1st and Now

Matt and Nik tee up Friday's big battle against the Stampeders and what to expect in some key areas as we prepare for another eventful Gravy Bowl. The fellas also discuss the two transactions this week and how the impact the active roster on Friday. Hear from Rick Campbell and Nathan Rourke on the keys to victory along with some spicy takes in 'Go For It Or Punt.'

Matt and Nik are back after a bye week to preview the four-game stretch drive with TSN's Glen Suitor. 'Suits' breaks down what he likes about this Lions squad, the decision to go with Nathan Rourke and the differences between a Hamilton team that has found some juice since the last time we faced them.

The fellas catch up with Lions' all-time passing leader and 2000 Grey Cup champion Damon Allen ahead of Legends Night when the squad gets inducted to our Wall of Fame. Allen shares great stories and a few nuggets on how that team pulled together to win it all. Matt and Nik also recap the big win in Montreal and break down the keys to sinking the Boatmen this Friday.

0:00 - Intro

1:21 - Week 14 at Montreal recap

5:34 - Week 15 vs Toronto preview

12:02 - 2000 BC Lions championship deep dive (re-run)

20:50 - Damon Allen interview

46:20 - CFL Week 15 talk

50:03 - Go For It or Punt

An episode so jam-packed, no guest was required! Matt and Nik recap an unforgettable Touchdown Pacific including their favourite off-field moments and a dominant win over Ottawa. It’s Montreal week and the fellas zone in on some key storylines against the Alouettes. With one-third of the season to go, they also go over some highs and lows of 2024 thus far while taking a look at some Lions award candidates. The episode wraps up with another edition of ‘Go for it or punt.’

It's a big week in Lions land as the squad is set to embark on Victoria and our Touchdown Pacific rematch with Ottawa. Matt and Nik recap Saturday's loss to the Redblacks and bring in offensive lineman Sukh Chungh for a fun interview on football, food and much more. The boys wrap it up by previewing OK Tire Labour Day Weekend in the CFL and with the always popular 'go for it or punt' segment.

Matt and Nik are back in a jampacked week to recap Nathan Rourke's return and another tough loss to the Blue Bombers. Now it's all about a special home-and-home series with the Ottawa REDBLACKS with round one Saturday in the nation's capital. REDBLACKS radio voice A.J. Jakubec stops by for a preview of the game and a look at the tenth anniversary of football's return to Ottawa which will be celebrated this weekend.

It’s buzzin’ inside Lion headquarters this week as Matt and Nik talk about Nathan Rourke’s return, Sunday’s pivotal showdown with Winnipeg, and around week 11 of the CFL with some juicy matchups in store. The boys also welcome Lions Radio Punjabi broadcaster Harp Pandher to talk about the news of the week and his path to broadcasting Punjabi games for football and hockey.

In this special episode of 1st & Now, Matt Baker & Nik Kowalski welcome BC Lions' linebacker Bo Lokombo, Senior VP of Business George Chayka, ex-CFLer & co-host of The Waggle, Henoc Muamba and Kyla Findlay from World Vision following a life-changing trip to East Africa. From visits to schools and youth centres, to playing ball in one of the largest refugee camp in the world, the crew talks about the most memorable moments of the trip, which is now airing on BC Lions' platforms.

Matt & Nik are back after a long weekend of fun and adventure for each guy. Now it's all about football once again as the fellas recap what went wrong in Winnipeg and discuss the keys for a bounce back in Edmonton this Sunday. Assistant defensive backs coach Tanya Henderson talks about the Elks challenge, Lions defence and promotes next week's women's flag football clinic in Surrey.

0:00 - Intro, 2:22 - Week 9 at Winnipeg recap, 6:40 - Week 10 at Edmonton preview, 14:45 - Coach Tanya Henderson interview, 37:50 - CFL Week 10 talk, 43:52 - Go For It or Punt

This week on the podcast, Matt & Nik pay tribute to 100 episodes recorded dating back to March 11, 2022 when we re-launched the podcast with Rick Campbell as our guest. There have been many laughs, stories, recaps of wins and losses and other great memories along the way! Strap in and join us as we look back at some of our best interviews and look ahead to the next 100!

0:00 - intro

1:42 - Rick Campbell interview

27:42 - Sean Whyte interview

55:36 - Nathan Rourke interview

1:23:52 - Lukas Moore interview

1:49:40 - Bryan Burnham interview

2:16:11 - Vernon Adams Jr. interview

2:41:03 - Paul McCallum interview

3:10:49 - Solomon Elimimian interview

3:36:01 - Jamie Taras & Sean Millington interview

4:01:22 - Chase Brice interview