1st and Now

A conversation with a CFL lifer. Matt and Nik sit down with new long snapper Kyle Nelson who dishes on life in Kamloops and his rich Canadian bloodlines. Plus, Bakes gets some insight on his time with the 49ers which included a memorable Super Bowl clash.

Matt and Nik recap the Lions' first camp scrimmage this past weekend plus sit down with director of US Scouting Jim Jauch. Jim talks about the routine of scouting and how his year-round schedule dictates who the team brings into camp.

Matt and Nik break down the training camp storylines and position battles plus take a deep dive into the 2011 Grey Cup champion Lions. The boys also talk to Ryan Phillips and Jason Tucker about their camp experience and life in Kamloops.

With one week to go until first-year Lions hit the training camp grind in Kamloops, Matt and Nik recap the 2024 draft class with 3 Down Nations's JC Abbott. Offensive lineman and round- one selection George Una also stops by. The boys also break down a huge week of signings headlined by the addition of local boy Christian Covington and continue the Grey Cup recap series by breaking down a dominant 2006 squad.

Matt & Nik are back with a deep dive on the 2000 Grey Cup win as that year's unforgettable squad will enter the Wall Of Fame later this year. Jamie Taras and Sean Millington join the show for a look back on some of the best memories from the championship season, including an intense battle in the backfield with Millington and Robert Drummond. The fellas also preview special teams as 2024 training camp draws even closer.

Matt and Nik catch up with Vernon Adams Jr. from his home in Tacoma. VA talks about his motivation for the 2024 season, the role he played in helping recruit key free agents to the den and his thoughts on March Madness! The boys also continue their Grey Cup recaps with a look at the unforgettable 1994 championship.

Defensive lineman David Menard joins the fellas from his offseason training hub in Montreal. Menard talks about the mindset and goals ahead of his 10th CFL season, how the Combine process has changed since he worked out for CFL teams in 2014 and much more. Matt and Nik also continue our 70th Season Grey Cup recaps by breaking down the performance of our 1985 champions and a big win over Hamilton.

Matt and Nik dish out their favourite Lions home game themes of 2024 plus begin their deep dives into our Grey Cup championship teams with a look at the 1964 squad! Tanya Henderson also joins the fellas to talk about an exciting new flag football venture as we honour International Women’s Day.

Matt and Nik recap a busy week of Lions free agent activity while looking ahead to some exciting battles brewing for 2024 training camp in May. Matt has strong takes on watching big games around big crowds while Nik is about to jump on the Taylor Swift bandwagon.

Intro - 0:00

BC Lions re-signings - 7:54

Free agency signings - 10:45

Early team positional battles - 25:02

Victoria Play with the Pros trip - 31:18

Go for It or Punt - 33:39

Matt and Nik speak with newly re-signed DL Tibo Debaillie on life in Belgium and his path to Canada. The fellas also break down some other key Lions signings and give their thoughts on Super Bowl 58 between Kansas City and San Francisco. Nik is also jacked for his first trip to Las Vegas!

0:00 - intro

2:54 - weekly BC Lions news

13:35 - CFL news

15:46 - Arrow Up talk

18:42 - Tibo Debaillie interview

36:27 - Go For it or Punt

44:06 - Super Bowl talk