1st and Now

Matt and Nik break down all of the key components of Sunday's Western Semi-Final matchup with Calgary and look back on a couple of massive wins over the Stamps which helped solidify second place. The boys also speak with Dustin Nielson who will call Sunday's game on TSN.

Matt and Nik break down a huge win in Edmonton which locks down a home playoff date, discuss the news of the week in Nathan Rourke returning and break down team award winners announced by CFL.

Fullback David Mackie joins the show to talk about recovering from his toe injury, his path to the CFL which started with a 2.5 daily commute to play high school football and his endless community work that includes feeding people on the Downtown Eastside. Matt and Nik also recap a huge win over the Blue Bombers and look ahead to Friday's test in Edmonton where the Lions can lock down a home playoff game.

Matt and Nik break down the race for second place in the West, recap a very eventful short trip to Toronto plus give some insight on who should come away with Lion and CFL Outstanding Player Awards this season.

TSN's Matthew Scianitti stops by to tee up Saturday's Lions-Argonauts tilt and some of the key matchups he likes. The fellas also go around the CFL and break down the races in both divisions as playoff races get more crucial with four weeks to go.

Matt and Nik recap a tough loss to the Stampeders and look ahead to Friday's tilt against Ottawa with REDBLACKS play-by-play man AJ Jakubec. The boys also go around the CFL and break down some special plans for the Orange Shirt Day Game this Friday.

Matt and Nik talk about a big win in Calgary, the guys get fired up over the latest CFL Power Rankings, plus Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta joins the show to talk about what has impressed him the most about Vernon Adams Jr. and a few other noteworthy players.

Matt and Nik are back to preview a big home and home series with the Stampeders, beginning this Saturday at McMahon Stadium. Stamps radio man Mark Stephen joins the program to talk about their recent QB change and what has made both the defence and special teams click so far this season.

Lions co-general manager Neil McEvoy stops by to talk about a busy few days which included two big trades for the squad. McEvoy also looks ahead to the upcoming eight-week stretch drive and talks about a special excursion with members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Rod Pedersen stoops by to give his thoughts on Friday's Lions-Roughriders rematch and how pressure is on in Riderville with the Grey Cup to be played there in November. Rod also talks broadcast memories and how the industry continues to evolve.