1st and Now

As the BC Lions prepare for another big battle in Calgary on Saturday, the fellas bring in TSN’s Paul LaPolice for a game preview and his thoughts on the big Lions turnaround from their 1-5 start. LaPolice also gives an update on Team Canada’s preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and how his role as head coach will bring some difficult roster decisions. How eerily similar is this 2026 Lions squad to the 2011 version that won it all? Find out in the latest instalment of Kowalski’s famous trivia!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - intro

1:58 - Week 19 vs Ottawa recap

12:57 - Paul LaPolice interview

37:13 - Week 20 at Calgary preview

42:51 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia

It’s Ottawa week with a playoff berth at stake! On the heels of Sean Whyte’s franchise record eight field goal-performance in Toronto, the boys welcome in the legendary Lui Passaglia to talk about the clutch kicker and what else he likes about this current edition of the Lions. Lui also answers some social media questions from fans and takes part in some fun trivia created by the MOJ.  They also break down Saturday’s gritty win in Toronto and the keys to not having a setback against the winless REDBLACKS this Friday. The Gravy Bowl festivities get going at 4:00 pm on Terry Fox Plaza!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - intro

1:24 - Week 18 at Toronto recap

10:59 - Lui Passaglia interview

42:25 - Week 19 vs Ottawa preview

The BC Lions look to stay hot when they take on the Argonauts on Saturday in Toronto. The boys preview this matchup with Matthew Scianitti from TSN who gives his thoughts on the Lions’ recent success and how exciting it has been to watch Nathan Rourke continue to elevate his game. MOJ delivers this week’s trivia segment, focusing on the interesting history between the two teams. The trio also talks about the keys to another win, along with looking back on some of the highlights of last week’s victory over Saskatchewan.

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2:57 - Week 17 vs Saskatchewan preview

13:05 - Matthew Scianitti interview

32:20 - Week 18 at Toronto preview

40:05 - K̶o̶w̶a̶l̶s̶k̶i̶'̶s̶ Moj's BC Lions trivia.

The boys are back after a week off and ready to tee up Friday’s big divisional showdown with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Harp Pandher, voice of the Lions on Punjabi Radio, joins the show to help break down the big storylines from the return of Robert Carter Jr. to what stood out in the impressive win over Montreal that got the squad back over .500. This week’s trivia game takes a look at some impressive Lion rookies over the years, then to wrap it up Sophia Renn from Ocean Wise stops by to talk about the impact of shore cleanups.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - intro

0:43 - Robert Carter Jr. signing, Montreal win

14:59 - Harp Pandher interview

30:32 - Week 17 vs Saskatchewan preview

39:19 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia

49:05 - Sophia Renn | Ocean Wise interview

In the second instalment of our 2026 Wall of Fame interviews, Ryan Phillips joins the program to reflect on his great career and how he carved a 2005 opportunity into a lifelong stay with the BC Lions. RP tells a great story of the 2006 Grey Cup and his experience drinking out of the cherished trophy. He also breaks down his favourite of the 47 interceptions he recorded in a Lions uniform. The fellas also recap Friday’s tough loss in Montreal and the importance of bouncing back in key areas for Saturday’s home rematch

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - intro

4:31 - Week 14 at Montreal recap

14:37 - Ryan Phillips interview

39:06 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia

Matt, MOJ & Nik are in Ottawa for another jam-packed episode of the podcast. Along with looking back at another impressive victory, the boys are joined by general manager Ryan Rigmaiden. How does Riggs view his team after a five-game winning streak? He also breaks down life as a talent evaluator with NFL roster moves now in full force. The fellas also preview Friday’s big test in Montreal and wrap it up once again with a fun round of CFL trivia!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - intro

4:59 - Week 13 at Ottawa recap

14:46 - Ryan Rigmaiden interview

41:17 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia

It’s Ottawa week, as the boys look ahead to this two-game Eastern trip through the Nation’s Capital and Montreal. They also recap Sunday’s big win over Saskatchewan and what stood out on both sides of the ball. Grey Cup champion and former CFL and NFl quarterback Chris Streveler joins the podcast to discuss Nathan Rourke, his overall thoughts on the Lions and his latest chapter in the digital media world, where he loves to promote the CFL and all of the league’s great marketing initiatives. Once again, we wrap this up with Kowalski’s World-famous trivia!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:35 - intro + Week 12 vs Saskatchewan recap

12:43 - Chris Streveler interview

38:21 - Week 13 at Ottawa preview

44:14 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia

It’s a long week of prep and build-up to the next big BC Lions game! There's plenty to discuss, as the boys are back to recap the big win in Calgary and preview Sunday’s Watermelon Smash with Saskatchewan in what promises to be a memorable afternoon. Jamie Nye from CJME Regina stops by with all of the latest in Riderville. The boys also give out their mid-season CFL awards and wrap it up with a new version of our Lions trivia! This time, MOJ plays the role of Game Show Host.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - intro

0:52 - Week 11 at Calgary recap

8:14 - O.J. Brigance tribute

13:22 - Jamie Nye interview

30:06 - Mid-season CFL awards

40:44 - K̶o̶w̶a̶l̶s̶k̶i̶'̶s̶ Moj's BC Lions trivia

2011 Grey Cup champion and 2026 Wall of Fame inductee Travis Lulay joins the show to talk about the honour, share his favourite career memories and answer social media questions from fans. The boys also recap a gutsy win over Hamilton, break down keys to this week’s battle in Calgary and wrap things up with some Lulay trivia!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - intro + BC Lions news

6:02 - Week 10 vs Hamilton recap

13:40 - Travis Lulay interview

42:19 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia

It’s a winning week on the podcast, as Matt, Moj & Nik recap the impressive effort in Winnipeg and look forward to Saturday’s home battle with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Former Lion & Ticat QB Dane Evans joins the fellas from his home in Hawaii to talk about what he likes about today’s quarterbacks in the CFL, some great Johnny Manziel stories and memories of a special return to Hamilton with the Lions in 2023. The boys wrap things up with another fun trivia game and keys to victory this weekend!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - intro

0:40 - Week 9 at Winnipeg recap

12:50 - Dane Evans interview

32:03 - Week 10 vs Hamilton preview

40:54 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia