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Jacob Firlotte joins the program to talk about his involvement in the club's Indigenous Youth Program and how proud he is to be a role model for these young kids wanting to learn football.

Matt Baker talks to Khaalid Hicks from McGill University on his upcoming role with the Lions as part of the CFL's Diversity In Football program. Khaalid talks about those who inspired him along his journey.

Following our discussion on our involvement in Surrey schools, Sukh Chungh and Andrew Peirson join Move The Chains to talk about their personal experiences giving back to the community and what they have learned about our great programs.

Matt Baker speaks with Lions director of community partnerships Jamie Taras and Rob Rai from the Surrey School District on the positive impact the organization is providing with our various school programs.

Kanye West, Twitter, Kyrie Irving and the rise of Antisemitism... Episode 15 of Move The Chains tackles these timely subjects as our guest host JJ Adams talks to BC Lions Alumn Noah Cantor and local comedian, JCC Sports Coordinator & Maccabi Games Delegation Head Kyle Berger.

On National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we continue to put in the work in our commitment to amplify the voices of our Indigenous neighbours. On this very special episode of Move The Chains, we focus on the real and important problem of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls... especially here in British Columbia. Joining our guest host JJ Adams are Debbie Scarborough, Halie Bruce, Jacob Firlotte & Jamie Taras.

The 2nd part of our special Move The Chains: Stop Overdose episodes continue to tackle the important conversations that need to be had about the toxic drug crisis in BC and the continued stigma around drug addiction. Trevor Botkin, Executive Director of HeroWork Victoria , joins host Matt Baker and alumni J.R. LaRose & Sean Millington for this important conversation.

Listener discretion: Contains subjects that listeners might find triggering (including suicide).

This special Move The Chains episode begins to tackle the important conversations that need to be had about the toxic drug crisis in BC and the continued stigma around drug addiction. Minister of mental health & addiction, Sheila Malcolmson, joins Coach Rick Campbell, Jamie Taras, Bo Lokombo & host Matt Baker for this important conversation.

Matt Baker speaks with Lions Defensive Assistant Tanya Walter, Jo-Anne Polak, the first female GM in pro football history, and Tampa Bay coach Lori Locust to talk about their respective paths and breaking barriers for women in football.

Guest host Matt Baker speaks with Ryan Phillips and Jamie Taras about the club's new Team Up To End Racism program. The boys talk about how it was created and what the objectives are once they start visiting schools in the new year.