Piffles Podcast

After a week off the guys are back to honour the memory of former Riders President and CEO, Jim Hopson, and look at his legacy left on the team. Plus Alex, Greg, and Steve name names with the new Riders gameday and play by play coverage, catch up with the latest Rider signings, the Riders bringing up the word "Proud" A LOT and discuss Andrew Harris' saying he doesn't care about his failed drug tes...

WE'RE BACK! And we brought Mario Alford with us! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back after a week off to talk all things Riders and CFL. In the Opening Kick Off through the magic of time travel and editing Alex and Steve sit down with Riders Kick returner Mario Alford talk rule changes, being a Rider, and what current players are farm tough. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys get ready for the draft, t...

Don "Freaking" Narcisse that is all you need to know. In an extended Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined by "Narco" himself as he talks about his university days at Texas Southern, his upcoming TSU Hall of Fame induction, his time as a Rider, the people that supported him along the way, and he might make a small literary announcement. Then the guys recap all of the CFL happenings of...

It's a slow week in Rider Nation but the boys are back and bringing the singing and awkward silences. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the latest Riders' signings and what some of the training camp battles may look like. If the Girl Math apology was warranted, a step too far, or did the team miss the mark on that as well. Who is the new voice of the Riders, and will we know soon? In the Odds and E...

Rob Vanstone is BACK! Alex, Greg and Steve are lucky enough to be joined again by Roughriders Sr Journalist, Historian, viral ad star, and Greg's personal Voice of the Riders, Rob Vanstone. Rob talks about his first year with the Riders, his transition from the Leader-Post and his time spent there, contentious interviews, his new book "Brave Face", and of course, his dog Candy. Then the guys talk...

As sure as Bomber fans are soft as freshly fallen snow the boys are back! Alex, Greg, and Steve lay out the recent Riders signings and try to answer the question: Is there such thing as too many Canadian Offensive Linemen? They also try to decide exactly how soft are Bomber fans after the reaction to an intentional misspelling by the Roughriders social media team.   Plus where did the other Rider...

The Ed Hervey window has closed so the guys kick down the door and move into free agency. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders first official signings of free agency and give it a grade. In Odds and Endzones, they look at where the latest former Riders have ended up and the CFL is finally looking for a Manager of Player marketing. Plus being the Valentines season, Steve gets a personal mess...

Free Agency is here and the CFL Free Agency Communication Window AKA The Ed Hervey Window is open for business. Alex, Greg, and Steve are pumped about the latest Rider re-signings and the reported Riders that will be joining Rider Nation. Plus who is going elsewhere in the league and the pod celebrates an amazing milestone.

The boys are back and there is fresh news!! Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the news about Michael Ball being removed at play by play of the Riders, recent team signings, and free agency musts. In the Odds and Endzones it is all about trades and the CFL version of What If?

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders President & CEO Jim Hopson joined Alex on the phone to talk about his health, stopping chemo treatments and to share some stories from his playing days and time as the first Riders President.

Some guy named Steve joins Alex and Greg breaking down all of Riders news missed since the holiday season. In the Opening Kick Off the guys talk about the new coaching staff, the Riders biggest re-signings and the bigger non-signings.  In the Odds and Endzones its all about where the Riders need the most help in free agency and do trades in the CFL actually mean anything and who won the most recen...

It's 2024, Steve is still on vacation but Alex and Greg are back talking Riders Football.  The guys look at the Riders holiday signings, discuss the lack of major signings in the CFL, what the impact of Rider Legend Dan Farthing as strength and conditioning coach will have on the team, plus the release of Derrick Moncrief and his impact on the Riders.  The Odds and Endzones is all about CFL Player...

We got a problem and you are all going to hear it! Steve is under the weather so Alex and Greg cover the latest Rider news, the CFL schedule drop, and give their Riders wish lists they want to see Santa put under the tree. But it can't be the holiday season with Piffles Festivus and the airing of the grievances.  Have a happy holidays from Alex, Greg, and Steve and see you in the New Year. Go Ride...

Alex, Greg, and Steve might be on the pod but they turned over the program to the fans. Continuing on last week's show about the marketing of the team, the guys read the fans feedback on the brand and the marketing of the Riders.   Plus a few Riders get some NFL looks, the CFL schedule is about to drop who is the Riders home opener, Neg lists were dropped, and next week is Piffles Festivus! This w...

New Head Coach...  New Offensive Coordinator...  Same 3 guys on the pod. Alex, Greg, and Steve are back talking about the wave of positivity Corey Mace has brought to the Riders in his first week as Head Coach, Regina's own Marc Mueller's hiring as offensive coordinator, changes in Hamilton, and some Riders defensive free agents.   But the big topic is the revitalization of the Riders brand; what...

In an event that never happens, Rider news dropped right before Alex, Greg, and Steve recorded so they could talk about it when it was fresh.    And that news was Riders new Head Coach, Corey Mace.    Plus the guys breakdown his 2 man race with Buck Pierce, what happened with long time favourite Scott Milanovich, Touchdown Pacific was announced for 2024, and the Elks are out running of money?   Pl...

The Grey Cup is over, the guys are back and their glasses are filled with Bomber fans tears with a hint of respect for Cody Fajardo. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down everything Grey Cup related: The game, the half time show, the questionable officiating, the signage, the new game entrance, and so much more.  Plus they discuss the CFL awards, what receivers and lineman that are must keeps, and more...

Alex's streak of the most hair ends at 1 episode as the boys welcome former Riders sideline reporter and call in show host, Daniella Ponticelli to the show. In the Opening Kickoff Alex, Greg, and Steve with Daniella talk the latest Riders news, break down the CFL Divisional Finals, and talk about Daniella's time around the team, her future, and opening up her private life.   In Odds and Endzones,...

Steve is back and the guys are talking playoffs.    Alex, Greg, and Steve breakdown the CFL semifinals, discuss some of their favourite Riders semifinal moments, CFL awards and all stars, and the search for a new head coach.   Plus the guys preview the upcoming CFL East and West finals, break down the free agent QBs and RBs, and Greg has something to say about 3 of the final 4 starting QBs.

Alex and Greg are fanboying this week! Riders great Jeff Fairholm sits in for Steve as he gives his take on what happened to the Riders this season, what the team should look for in a new coach, and who are some of the players he would like to see back in Rider green. Plus 1989 memories, Taylor Field stories, maybe a story or 2, what he thinks about the 16-2 Argonauts, and this weeks CFL semifinal...

There is still a week of the CFL regular season left but we are gathered here today to give the 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders their last rites. Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the final game vs the Argos, the firing of Craig Dickenson, if it was enough and where does the team go from here. Plus they remember the good times the season brought, look at the final games not involving the Riders, and...

The Riders find another way to not clinch a playoff spot and the boys are here to talk about it.  In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the break down in Calgary versus the Stampeders. But on the plus side the Riders went bowling.   In the Odds and End Zones, the guys clarify the season tickets for the up coming season and talk about the CJFL playoffs with the upcoming PFC Champ...

The guys showed up on a week where the Riders didn't. In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve show way more emotion than the Riders did as they drop their 5th game in a row vs the Tiger-Cats. The guys talk about the amazing tributes to George Reed and the 2013 Grey Cup team, Terrible Craig Dickenson quotes, and do the Riders blow up this staff.  In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try to hir...

Rider Nation is mourning as we say good bye to the great George Reed.  In the Opening Kick Off Alex, Greg, and Steve pay tribute to George Reed and look at the pluses and minuses of the game vs BC.  In the Odds and Endzones the guys give props to the CFL for getting Green Day as the Grey Cup half time act, wonder if and when Micah Awe will actually be suspended, Doug Brown really put his foot in h...

After a terrible loss and a lot of technical issues Alex, Greg, and Steve are back! In the Opening Kick Off the guys try to find hope in the loss to the Redblacks, explain why the team can't win East of Mosaic stadium, and who if anyone survives in management at the end of the year. In the Odds and Endzones we try to figure out the CFL's Kelce and Swift connection, the Riders legends night, and th...