The 5th Quarter

Tiger-Cats @ Alouettes

A rough start for the black & gold and Hamilton just could not get back on track in Montreal, and the latest loss has fans more upset than ever. Rick hears what you have to say on the 5th Quarter.

Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes

Losing is never fun and that's doubly so when it breaks a win-streak. Unfortunately, that was the case Friday night as the Tiger-Cats fell to the Alouettes 33-16. Rick shares his opinion and gathers your thoughts in another edition of The 5th Quarter.

Tiger-Cats @ Elks

A stellar second win for the black & gold against the Edmonton Elks. Rick asks fans if their confidence has been restored in the Ticats chances on 2024.

Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts

Winless no longer, the Tiger-Cats and Argonauts battled in what became a nail-biter with Hamilton coming out victorious. In this episode of the 5th Quarter we all breathe a sigh of relief.

Tiger-Cats vs Lions

Okay, so, the Ticats are 0 and 5. But! But...last week's Fan of the Night Kyle wasn't exiled to his driveway this week! We take the victories where we can find them. Join Rick Zamperin for another round of post-game therapy on the 5th Quarter!

Tiger-Cats @ Redblacks

All that for a squib kick...the Ticats are 0 and 4 after losing a heartbreaker (again) in Ottawa. In the aftermath of a close, but painful defeat, host Rick Zamperin steadfastly maintains his position as the unofficial therapist of a despondent Tiger-Cats nation.

Tiger-Cats @ Roughriders

0 and 3? Oh no... The Roughriders ran roughshod over the Ticats. Rick is here to share in your pain, listen to you vent, and take in your very creative suggestions for Player of the game.

Tiger-Cats vs Roughriders

A game that was in the bag the black and gold... and then a surprising 4th quarter comeback by the Roughriders dashed the dreams for the cats. A flabbergasted and solemn Rick hears from you on what is a stinging loss for the second game of the season.

Tiger-Cats @ Stampeders

The Tiger-Cats start their season 0-1... again, after a 32-24 loss in Calgary.

Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

Sure it's preseason but that doesn't make a loss any less saddening. This is doubled when you consider it's a 25-14 loss to the Toronto Argonauts! Rick Zamperin hears your thoughts on the team's playing tonight and what it could mean for the upcoming season. That's not all though! Scott Radley of The Hamilton Spectator & CHML's The Scott Radley Show checks in for the 3-Minute Warning to share what he saw tonight... and he's none too pleased.

Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks - pre-season

Rick Zamperin breaks down Hamilton's preseason game against the Ottawa Redblacks and offers his first impression of the 2024 Ticats.

Tiger-Cats @ Alouettes

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Grey Cup drought has been extended by another year with a devastating 27-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes. Just as the Ticats played their final game of the season so too is this the last broadcast of the 5th Quarter for this season. What one thing has to happen for the Ticats to win the Grey Cup next year? Rick takes your calls, texts, emails and more to get your thoughts, questions and concerns on tonight's performance as well as the future of the team.

Ticats @ Alouettes

Tiger-Cats vs Lions

The Tiger-Cats fell 33-30 against the B.C. Lions thanks to a walk off field goal. Host Rick Zamperin speaks with fans about the game and the how the Ticats are playing as they head into the playoffs in November.

Tiger-Cats @ Roughriders

Tonight saw the return of Bo Levi Mitchell as well as a 38-13 win for the Tiger-Cats against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Is this a sign of what's to come for the Ticats? Rick takes your calls, emails, texts and more on yet another exciting edition of The 5th Quarter.

Tiger-Cats vs Stampeders

Tiger-Cats pounce their way into a win against Calgary, and with it a spot in the playoffs for the 5th year in a row. Rick hears from the fans on the win, and how there's still room for improvement before going against Toronto or Montreal.

Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

The Toronto Argonauts beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29-14 to complete a four-game season sweep of Hamilton. 5th Quarter host Rick Zamperin offers his take on the game and took fan's calls, texts, emails and social media messages to get their take on Hamilton's loss.

Tiger-Cats vs Blue Bombers

Tiger-Cats came out on top tonight against the Blue Bombers in home territory. The Black & Gold now 6 and 7 in the season, Ticats Nation is feeling this victory and joins Rick Zamperin to share their thoughts.

Tiger-Cats @ Redblacks

After trading blows with the Ottawa Redblacks, the Hamilton Tigers-Cats came out victorious, 27-24. Are you pleased with the way the team performed or was this pure luck that they managed to pull out a win? Rick takes your calls, emails, texts and tweets and more!

Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts - LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

Hoping for a triumphant (if not humid) win over the dreaded Argos... became a game that can only be described with one phrase: "Not Good Enough". A 41-28 loss against Toronto, Rick Zamperin returns from his much needed vacation to chat with you about the game, the heat, and how the Black & Gold needs to be transformed before they face off Ottawa this Friday

Tiger-Cats @ Lions

Talk about a sharp 180 from last week's disappointing loss! After a much needed win for the Black and Gold, TiCats fans join guest host Dave Woodard to gush in this stellar performance, and surprising comeback by James Butler.

Tiger-Cats vs Elks

Fresh off the bi-week, new offensive playcaller, facing an 0-9 team... How did they still lose? A confused and frustrated fanbase joins an equally confused Rick Zamperin on a late-night edition of the 5th Quarter

Tiger-Cats vs Alouettes

After 8 games of the season, our black & gold have won... 3. That, of course, is not counting Saturday night's game -- highlighted by a perplexing second half against the Montreal Alouettes, leaving fans befuddled by the 27-14 loss. Fans are again calling for change and shared their take with Rick on an extended version of the 5th Quarter.

Tiger-Cats @ Redblacks

While it's hard to complain about winning, Hamilton's 16-12 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks was capped off with a terrible injury to Bo Levi Mitchell in his first game back from another injury. Did you like the Ticats' performance or was this a game rife with disappointments in your eyes? Rick Zamperin offers his take and speaks with Ticats fans young and old.

Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts

After Hamilton's disappointing 31-15 loss against the Toronto Argonauts, Rick Zamperin opens the phone lines, takes your texts and reads your emails to see what you thought of the Ticats' performance against their arch-rivals.

Tiger-Cats @ Elks

It was so nice they did it twice! The Hamilton Tiger-Cats pulled off back-to-back wins with a 37-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks. Guest host Dave Woodard sat in for Rick Zamperin to take your calls, texts, emails and Tweets following Hamilton's second win of the year.

Tiger-Cats vs. Redblacks

The losing streak is no more! The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the Ottawa Redblacks 21-13 to improve to 1-3 on the CFL season. How do you feel the game went and have the Ticats figured things out, or was this just a fluke? Rick opens up the phone lines and takes your calls, email, texts and tweets to get your thoughts on Hamilton's performance.

Tiger-Cats vs Alouettes

Hamilton's 2023 home opener ended with a disappointing 38-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes. Though losing is never fun, the 5th Quarter sure is! Rick Zamperin offers his opinion on the Cats and has his hands full with your calls, texts, tweets and emails because there is plenty to complain about.

Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are now standing with 2 losses on the board and no wins following a 32-14 loss to the Toronto Argonauts. What made for the disappointing loss? Is it Bo Levi Mitchell? Is there a problem with the defence? Rick hears from fans and you can be sure it's an interesting show as always.

Tiger-Cats @ Blue Bombers

The Tiger-Cats opened their 2023 season with a 42-31 loss against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Despite leading the Ticats for most of the game, Hamilton mounted a comeback in the second half but ultimately fell short. Rick takes your calls, texts, tweets and emails for what is always a fun and enlightening review of the Ticats performance.