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The 5th Quarter

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The 5th Quarter tradition continues. After every Tiger-Cats game listen to Hamilton’s most popular post-game show. It's an open forum that brings football fans together to talk about the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the CFL. Longtime Ticats play-by-play announcer Rick Zamperin offers his thoughts on each game and talks with fans in Hamilton and around the world. You'll hear from Ticats players, vote for the player of the game, and compete to become fan of the night. The 5th Quarter is the show every die-hard Tiger-Cats fan listens to.
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Episodes

Ticats @ Alouettes - 2023 preseason game 2

The Tiger-Cats closed out their final preseason game with a 25-22 loss against the Montreal Alouettes. While no one likes to lose, the preseason is all about evaluating your players and seeing who will be your go to guys. With that in mind, did you like what you saw? Who stood out to you? Rick Zamperin wants to hear from you!

Jun 03, 202357 min

Ticats vs Argonauts - 2023 preseason game 1

The CFL's preseason kicked off with a bang for the Black & Gold, as Hamilton topped the Argos 27-22. Fans joined 5th Quarter host Rick Zamperin to share their thoughts on the game and remain cautiously optimistic about the 2023 campaign.

May 28, 202354 min

Tiger-Cats @ Alouettes - Eastern Semifinal

The Ti-Cats season comes to a disappointing end in 2022, losing to the Montreal Alouettes in an away game meant to see if the tables have turned rolling into the playoffs. Sadly, it was not so and Montreal moves on with a 28-17 win over the Black, White & Gold. Host Rick Zamperin talks with you - the fans - one last time for the 2022 season, on the final season 2022 episode of the 5th Quarter.

Nov 06, 20221 hr 18 min

Tiger-Cats @ Redblacks

Make it four straight wins for the Tiger-Cats after a 23-16 victory in Ottawa to wrap up the regular season. Your thoughts, opinions, and player of the game votes with host Rick Zamperin on The 5th Quarter Podcast.

Oct 30, 202238 min

Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks

A very windy Tim Hortons Field saw what can only be described as a nail-biter of a game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Ottawa Redblacks. The game was capped off with the final play being the winning play as the Ticats fired a field goal right through the uprights for a 30-27 win. How do you feel about the game? Rick takes your calls to find out and gives his thoughts on the Ticats, tonight's performance and more.

Oct 22, 202248 min

Tiger-Cats @ Stampeders

The Tiger-Cats broke an 18-year loss streak in Calgary with a dramatic 35-32 win over the Stampeders. What felt like another depressing nosedive into the loss column was saved in the last few seconds with a Ticats touchdown. Rick gets your take on the nail biting finish, the end of the streak, and if this is a turning point for the Ticats.

Oct 15, 202234 min

Tiger-Cats vs Roughriders

The Tiger-Cats kept their post-season hopes alive with an 18-14 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Host Rick Zamperin gives his thoughts on Hamilton's massive victory and hears from Ticats fans who had plenty of praise for the team.

Oct 08, 202253 min

Tiger-Cats @ Alouettes

Coming off the back of an amazing win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats couldn't repeat their performance this time in Montreal. The disappointing 23-16 final score has put the Tiger-Cats at a dreadful 4 wins and 10 losses. Rick takes your calls to get your thoughts and opinions on if you're throwing in the towel on the Ticats' playoff chances, how they played tonight and more.

Sep 24, 202254 minEp. 16

Tiger-Cats @ Blue Bombers

Fluke? Or a turn for the better? That's the question on Ticats fans minds as tonight's game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ended with an astounding 48-31 win!

Sep 18, 202258 min

Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

Tiger-Cats fans were left disappointed once again after the team’s poor performance against the hated Toronto Argonauts.

Sep 05, 20221 hr 20 min

Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

The Tiger-Cats suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Toronto Argonauts. With a final score of 37-20, there is a lot to break down and Rick welcomes your thoughts and concerns on the Ticats, who are now sitting with 3 wins and 8 losses.

Aug 26, 202259 minEp. 13

Tiger-Cats vs Alouettes

The Tiger-Cats couldn't land the final blow in Montreal as the Alouettes kicked a walk off field goal to edge Hamilton 29-28. Rick welcomes Ticats fans of all stripes to join him to discuss what went well and what needs improvement.

Aug 21, 202247 minEp. 12

Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts

The Tiger-Cats pulled off a triumphant 34-27 win against their QEW rivals, the Toronto Argonauts. Have the Ticats finally found their footing from which they'll build the rest of the season? Rick fields your calls on the game as well as some questionable penalties.

Aug 13, 202257 minEp. 11

Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

The Ticats fell to a dismal 2-6 after blowing another second half lead and losing 34-20 in Toronto to the hated Argonauts. Hamilton fans who joined The 5th Quarter are calling for change.

Aug 07, 20221 hrEp. 10

Tiger-Cats vs Alouettes

They did it again! The Tiger-Cats pulled off another victory, this time, against the Montreal Alouettes. Rick breaks down the game and welcomes your thoughts on the Ticats’ performance. Who's your Player of the Game? What was the Play of the Game? It's time to find out! It’s time for The 5th Quarter!

Jul 29, 202252 minEp. 9

Tiger-Cats vs Lions

Another heartbreaking loss as the Tiger-Cats fell to the B.C. Lions 17-12. Guest host Dave Woodard gets your thoughts and shares his views on a very late edition of The 5th Quarter.

Jul 22, 202237 minEp. 8

Tiger-Cats vs Redbacks

A last minute win for the Ticats as they edged the Ottawa Redbacks 25-23! While it was Hamilton’s first win of the season, their performance left many fans unsatisfied… and the need to talk about it with Rick on the 5th Quarter.

Jul 17, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 7

Tiger-Cats vs Elks

Unfortunately, new uniforms were not enough for the Tiger-Cats to pull out a win against the previously winless Edmonton Elks. A late game fumble by Dane Evans helped the Elks to a dramatic 29-25 win over the Ticats, who are now 0-4… and fans made sure to share their displeasure.

Jul 02, 202259 minEp. 6

Tiger-Cats @ Blue Bombers

The Tiger-Cats’ tough start to the 2022 season continued with a 26-12 loss in Winnipeg Friday night.

Jun 25, 202248 minEp. 5

Tiger-Cats vs Stampeders

The Tiger-Cats carried a 24-3 lead into halftime, only to watch in dismay as the visiting Calgary Stampeders mounted a furious comeback and upended Hamilton 33-30 in overtime. Host Rick Zamperin, like many fans who joined The 5th Quarter, was disappointed.

Jun 19, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 4

Tiger-Cats @ Roughriders

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats opened the 2022 CFL season with a 30-13 loss in Saskatchewan. Predictably, Ticats fans reacted with anger and dismay. Host Rick Zamperin is back with a Game 1 disaster

Jun 12, 202248 minEp. 3

Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts - Pre-season

It feels great to win a game in the last seconds with a field goal, but losing in that fashion stinks infinitely more… especially against your arch-rival. The Ticats were topped by the Argonauts 18-17 on a last second field goal in Guelph. Host Rick Zamperin breaks down the loss and hears your thoughts on the game, the team’s performance and what we can expect to see in the regular season.

Jun 04, 202254 minEp. 2

Tiger-Cats vs Blue Bombers, 108th Grey Cup

Host Rick Zamperin walks you through a much-needed group therapy session after the Ticats lost 33-25 in overtime against Winnipeg in the first Grey Cup game in Hamilton in 25 years.

Dec 13, 20211 hr 18 minEp. 17

Tiger-Cats vs. Argonauts - Eastern Final

What an explosive show! The Ticats had a sluggish first half but pulled through in the end with a 27-19 win over the Argos to advance to the 108th Grey Cup. From a fake-out field goal attempt to Papi White's 92 yard touchdown, Rick hosts the biggest celebration of the season thus far. As well, the 5th Quarter Fan of the Night has provided a new winning tradition.

Dec 05, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 16

Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes - Eastern Semifinal

The Tiger-Cats defence forced five turnovers on a snowy Sunday in Steeltown to power Hamilton to a 23-12 victory over Montreal in the CFL's Eastern Semifinal.

Nov 28, 202142 minEp. 15

Tiger-Cats vs. Roughriders

The Ticats soared into the CFL playoffs after they rocked the Roughriders 24-3 on Saturday.

Nov 21, 202156 minEp. 14

Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

With a chance to move into first place in the East, the Tiger-Cats were trounced 31-12 in Toronto Friday night. The loss means the Argonauts clinched the division title and a first-round playoff bye. Ticats fans, understandably, we’re not impressed.

Nov 13, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Tiger-Cats vs. Lions

The Tiger-Cats won their third straight game, and handed B.C. their sixth consecutive loss, and in doing so clinched a playoff spot.

Nov 06, 202156 minEp. 12

Tiger-Cats @ Elks

A big 39-23 win for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a penalty flag filled game against the Edmonton Elks.

Oct 30, 202154 minEp. 11
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