Piffles Podcast

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Piffles Podcast episodes

August 14, 2024 Episode 282 - The Command Centre Tie-rade
A TIE!!!

THERE ARE NO TIES IN FOOTBALL... well apparently there are.

Fresh off an emergency live stream after the tie in Ottawa Greg and Alex are back and they brought Steve with them to fire another few shots at the CFL Command Centre.

The guys breakdown the 22-22 tie with the Ottawa Redblacks and what it means going forward. Plus with Trevor Harris returning from injury, where did Shea Patterson rank on his 6 games as the QB1.

Then in the Odds and Endzones, Nathan Rourke is putting his NFL dream on pause to return to the CFL as the league's highest paid player. So, what does that mean for West MOP front runner Vernon Adams?

New ownership for Edmonton Elks is due to be announced this week, and Greg gets fired up that their first priority might not be winning.

Plus a full preview on the upcoming home game versus the Fajardo-less Alouettes and Piffles Picks.
1 hr 26 min
August 07, 2024 Episode 281 - The Sky Isn't Falling... Or is it?
Not the way Ridernation wanted that one to go, but let's talk it out!

The boys are back and it's time to break down that loss versus the Edmonton Elks.

Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the highs and lows, the ever growing injury report, and the accountability the Riders have shown from the players to the coaching staff.

In the Odds and Endzones, the guys look at the rest of the major questions in the CFL like... is Winnipeg actually back? What is Calgary supposed to be? and Will the Command Centre get their stuff together?

Plus a preview of the upcoming game vs the REDBLACKS and Piffles Picks.
1 hr 14 min
August 02, 2024 Piffles Podcast - Interview with Saskatchewan Roughriders DB Rolan Milligan Jr
Ahead of the Riders hosting the Edmonton Elks on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium, Roughriders star Defensive Back Rolan Milligan joined Alex to talk about the season so far, going up against Tre Ford and the Elks and more!
18 min
July 31, 2024 Episode 280 - Not Mad, Just Disappointed
The Riders lose on the road and the guys and have become their parents... They aren't mad, just disappointed.

Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the highs and lows of the Riders loss in Montreal.

From Frankie Hickson's amazing first half to the Spergon Wynn PTSD that Davis Alexander caused in Rider fans. The guys have it all covered.

In the Odds and Endzones, Alex talks with the unofficial Guiness World Record Holder for fastest trip to all 9 CFL Stadiums, Chris Tymofichuk, about his record, the fan support and the money raised for CFL Fans Fight Cancer fundraiser.

Plus a preview of the upcoming home game versus the Elks and Piffles Picks.
1 hr 10 min
July 25, 2024 Football, Family & Fitness - Petra Mace joins the Piffles Podcast!
Petra Mace, wife of Saskatchewan Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace joins Alex for a special interview for the Piffles Podcast!
What is it like to be the spouse of a pro football head coach? How about raising a family when your husband works long hours coaching? How intense is it to get into bodybuilding and place 5th IN THE WORLD at The Arnolds? Petra answers these questions and more as we learn a bit about the Mace family!
33 min
July 23, 2024 Episode 279 - Don't Make A Mountain Out Of A Bighill
5-1!!!!

The Riders downed the Bombers and the guys lost Steve to volleyball!

Greg and Alex look at the Bombers' Adam Bighill's end of the game hit on Riders' QB Shae Patterson, break down the Riders win against the Bombers, who looked great and most importantly the Obsidian jerseys.

Plus at the third season mark, where the guys are versus their own preseason predictions.

In the Odds and Endzones, Wally Buono is talking US expansion, is that a smart idea? Is Ottawa for real or a mirage? Plus the full round up of the other CFL games.

The guys then break down the upcoming game in Montreal and its another round of Piffles Picks.
1 hr 18 min
July 17, 2024 Episode 278 - The Good, The Bad, and the Chunky
No Greg this week... or is there?!?
Alex and Steve are joined by former Rider Defensive Tackle Marcus "Chunky" Adams to discuss this year's team, the importance of Micah Johnson's leadership, back when he played with the Riders, and if you look good you play good.
Plus the guys breakdown the Riders first loss vs BC. The good, the bad, and the injuries.
Then in the Odds and Endzones, Chris Jones got fired in Edmonton, Chaos ball between the Stamps and Bombers, and Montreal's winning streak snapped but is Fajardo down long term?
Plus Piffles Picks and a preview of the Riders vs Bombers and the official debut of the Obsidian Green Jerseys.
1 hr 22 min
July 10, 2024 Episode 277 - Something, something, 4 and 0
NO ONE SAW THIS!

The Riders are on their best start since 2013!

Alex, Greg, and the actual Steve are back and dive deep into Shea Patterson's first CFL start. The guys break down the ball hawking defense, the pressure from the Defensive line, underrated players stepping up, the walking wounded on the D line and who the alumnus of distinction in the house was!

In the Odds and Endzones, its a quick look around the league with cheap hits on QBs, Elks looking desperate, wondering if Jamal Morrow is done, and Chad Kelly is coming back whether people like it or not.

Plus a break down of the Riders upcoming game vs the Lions and Piffles Picks!
1 hr 26 min
July 03, 2024 Episode 276 - Someone Call The (Paul) LaPolice
Replacement Steve Alert!!

No Steve this week, so that means Alex and Greg need a replacement Steve. Fortunately, CFL on TSN's own Paul LaPolice volunteered to slide right into the third chair for the Opening Kick Off.

Coach LaPolice breaks down what he sees in the Riders this year, what to expect with Shea Patterson at QB1, The Dribble Kick, Rider memories, his foray into the world of YouTube and so much more.

In the Odds and Endzones, the guys break down the other happenings in the CFL during the bye week, Obscure QBs in Rider history, Power rankings with a special impression by Alex, and is a team actually better than their record.

Plus the Piffles Pickem and so much more.

Be sure to check out Paul LaPolice's Youtube channel for great CFL breakdowns at https://www.youtube.com/@coachlapo
1 hr 23 min
June 26, 2024 Episode 275 - Three and OH HELL YEAH
3-0!!!!!

Alex, Greg, and Steve come out of the gate flying like the Riders did!
The Guys break down the Riders' dismantling of the Tiger-cats from quick start till the end where Corey Mace finally got a true Gatorade shower.
The look at who looked great, what the Riders need to tighten up, and who needs to heal up during the bye week.

In the Odds and Endzones, Winnipeg threw everything they had at BC and still couldn't win, Montreal looks like a juggernaut, Edmonton just can't get out of their own way, and can we all stop talking about sideline signs.

Plus Piffles Picks and more!
1 hr 12 min