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, 2023•57 min
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, 2023•54 min
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, 2022•1 hr 18 min
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, 2022•38 min
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, 2022•48 min
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, 2022•34 min
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, 2022•53 min
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, 2022•54 min•Ep. 16
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, 2022•58 min
Tiger-Cats fans were left disappointed once again after the team’s poor performance against the hated Toronto Argonauts.
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min
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, 2022•59 min•Ep. 13
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, 2022•47 min•Ep. 12
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, 2022•57 min•Ep. 11
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, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 10
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, 2022•52 min•Ep. 9
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, 2022•37 min•Ep. 8
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, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 7
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, 2022•59 min•Ep. 6
The Tiger-Cats’ tough start to the 2022 season continued with a 26-12 loss in Winnipeg Friday night.
Jun 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 5
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, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4
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, 2022•48 min•Ep. 3
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, 2022•54 min•Ep. 2
Host Rick Zamperin is back talking Ticats after Hamilton’s 25-23 preseason win over the Montreal Alouettes.
May 29, 2022•54 min•Ep. 1
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, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 17
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, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 16
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, 2021•42 min•Ep. 15
The Ticats soared into the CFL playoffs after they rocked the Roughriders 24-3 on Saturday.
Nov 21, 2021•56 min•Ep. 14
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, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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, 2021•56 min•Ep. 12
A big 39-23 win for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a penalty flag filled game against the Edmonton Elks.
Oct 30, 2021•54 min•Ep. 11