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April 17, 2024 Episode 265 - New Voice of the Riders Dave Thomas
Alex and Steve are sans Greg this week and are joined by the NEW Voice of the Riders, Dave Thomas! We learn a bit about Dave and get his take on the 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Plus, the guys discuss the theme games that the Riders announced and we get to the root of why Steve does not like The Sheepdogs!
1 hr 13 min
April 10, 2024 Episode 264 - This One Is For Jim
After a week off the guys are back to honour the memory of former Riders President and CEO, Jim Hopson, and look at his legacy left on the team.
Plus Alex, Greg, and Steve name names with the new Riders gameday and play by play coverage, catch up with the latest Rider signings, the Riders bringing up the word "Proud" A LOT and discuss Andrew Harris' saying he doesn't care about his failed drug test anymore.
1 hr 7 min
March 27, 2024 Episode 263 - Super Mario's World
WE'RE BACK!

And we brought Mario Alford with us!

Alex, Greg, and Steve are back after a week off to talk all things Riders and CFL.

In the Opening Kick Off through the magic of time travel and editing Alex and Steve sit down with Riders Kick returner Mario Alford talk rule changes, being a Rider, and what current players are farm tough.

In the Odds and Endzones, the guys get ready for the draft, the latest Rider signings, and if will the CFL ever figure out theme nights.
1 hr 6 min
March 13, 2024 Episode 262 - Don "Freaking" Narcisse
Don "Freaking" Narcisse that is all you need to know.

In an extended Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined by "Narco" himself as he talks about his university days at Texas Southern, his upcoming TSU Hall of Fame induction, his time as a Rider, the people that supported him along the way, and he might make a small literary announcement.
Then the guys recap all of the CFL happenings of the past week in the Odds and Endzones, including the retirement of Larry Dean.
1 hr 9 min
March 06, 2024 Episode 261 - Singing and Awkward Silence
It's a slow week in Rider Nation but the boys are back and bringing the singing and awkward silences.
Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the latest Riders' signings and what some of the training camp battles may look like. If the Girl Math apology was warranted, a step too far, or did the team miss the mark on that as well. Who is the new voice of the Riders, and will we know soon?

In the Odds and Endzones, do the Riders need to accentuate their branding and what does this player driven attempt to buy the Elks look like and will it succeed?

Plus the guys take some time to pay their respects to father, husband, former CFL player and great league ambassador, Craig Roh, after his battle with Colon Cancer.
1 hr 7 min
February 28, 2024 Episode 260 - The Voice with Rob Vanstone
Rob Vanstone is BACK!

Alex, Greg and Steve are lucky enough to be joined again by Roughriders Sr Journalist, Historian, viral ad star, and Greg's personal Voice of the Riders, Rob Vanstone.

Rob talks about his first year with the Riders, his transition from the Leader-Post and his time spent there, contentious interviews, his new book "Brave Face", and of course, his dog Candy.
Then the guys talk Riders signings, Girl Math, Henoc Muamba's retirement, and the Chad Kelly lawsuit in Toronto.
1 hr 13 min
February 21, 2024 Episode 259 - Linnipeg, That's Not A Typo
As sure as Bomber fans are soft as freshly fallen snow the boys are back!

Alex, Greg, and Steve lay out the recent Riders signings and try to answer the question: Is there such thing as too many Canadian Offensive Linemen?

They also try to decide exactly how soft are Bomber fans after the reaction to an intentional misspelling by the Roughriders social media team.

Plus where did the other Rider free agents end up, and the legacy of Simoni Lawrence in the CFL and if truly he was a dirty player.

Will Chris Streveler show up this week? Only one way to find out!

53 min
February 14, 2024 Episode 258 -Free Agency Or Best Offer
The Ed Hervey window has closed so the guys kick down the door and move into free agency.

Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders first official signings of free agency and give it a grade.

In Odds and Endzones, they look at where the latest former Riders have ended up and the CFL is finally looking for a Manager of Player marketing.

Plus being the Valentines season, Steve gets a personal message from someone he mutually admires.
1 hr 1 min
February 07, 2024 Episode 257 - The Ed Hervey Window
Free Agency is here and the CFL Free Agency Communication Window AKA The Ed Hervey Window is open for business.
Alex, Greg, and Steve are pumped about the latest Rider re-signings and the reported Riders that will be joining Rider Nation.
Plus who is going elsewhere in the league and the pod celebrates an amazing milestone.
55 min
January 31, 2024 Episode 256 - So What Do You Want To Talk About?
The boys are back and there is fresh news!!

Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the news about Michael Ball being removed at play by play of the Riders, recent team signings, and free agency musts.

In the Odds and Endzones it is all about trades and the CFL version of What If?
1 hr 6 min