1st and Now

Matt and Nik are back with our opening episode of 2024 as we recap a busy week of key Lions signings and also chat with assistant GM Ryan Rigmaiden on the talent evaluation process. The fellas also look ahead to the NFL Divisional Playoffs and talk television and football overtime rules in our 'Go For It Or Punt' segment.

0:00- Intro

4:06- Lions player news and signings

21:58- Ryan Rigmaiden, Lions assistant GM

40:53- Go For It Or Punt

50:22- General Sports Talk

Matt and Nik are here with the final show of 2023! The boys do a deep dive into the 2024 regular season schedule and talk favourite road cities while discussing a few special holiday traditions. Plus, Ryan Phillips joins the show to talk about his new coaching role and excitement for his 16th season with the Lions organization.

The offseason may be underway, but that doesn't exist for Matt and Nik! The boys break down an exciting Touchdown Pacific announcement and also talk about some important work ahead with Lions radio analyst Giulio Caravatta.

Matt and Nik are back from Lions Den in Hamilton at the 110th Grey Cup! Sean Whyte joins the program to break down his stellar All-Star season while Co-GM Neil McEvoy talks Grey Cup week, puts a wrap on the 2023 Lions campaign, and looks ahead to another off-season process.

The boys are LIVE from 2023 Lions Den in Hamilton! Most Oustanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts talks about winning his award, motivation for next season, and the love and support from his fiancee Camile who was in attendance.

Back to Winnipeg for another Western Final showdown! Matt and Nikl talk with "Hustler" Paterson from Winnipeg Sports Talk for an overview of this game from a Bomber perspective. The fellas also recap a special Saturday at BC Place in the Western Semi-Final, and how Vernon Adams Jr. rose to the occasion in his first Lion playoff start.

It's playoff week! Matt and Nik are back to preview Saturday's Western Semi-Final with the resurgent Calgary Stampeders. The boys speak with both Farhan Lalji from TSN and long-time Stampeders' radio man Mark Stephen. The fellas also recap a productive weekend on social media and discuss the team's award nominees in 2023.

Matt and Nik recap an impressive win in Hamilton and look ahead to the final regular season tilt on Friday with Calgary. The boys also recap some of their favourite memories of this season to date and break down all of the scenarios as the Lions are still alive in the battle for first in the Western Division.

The boys recap Friday's crazy clash against Winnipeg and keys to bouncing back against a resurgent Tiger-Cat squad in Hamilton this week. Hear from wide receiver Jevon Cottoy on his career year and linebackers coach Travis Brown who breaks down his solid position group heading into the final two weeks before the playoffs arrive.

Matt and Nik are back to tee up Friday's critical first-place showdown with the Blue Bombers and break down the case for Vernon Adams Jr. to get more Most Outstanding Player consideration. Plus. you will hear from former Bomber Michael Couture on being on the Lion side of this solid rivalry.