Piffles Podcast

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October 31, 2023 Episode 246 - Hey It’s Jeff Fairholm
Alex and Greg are fanboying this week!

Riders great Jeff Fairholm sits in for Steve as he gives his take on what happened to the Riders this season, what the team should look for in a new coach, and who are some of the players he would like to see back in Rider green.

Plus 1989 memories, Taylor Field stories, maybe a story or 2, what he thinks about the 16-2 Argonauts, and this weeks CFL semifinal picks.
1 hr 2 min
October 25, 2023 Episode 245 - Putting the FUN in Funeral
There is still a week of the CFL regular season left but we are gathered here today to give the 2023 Saskatchewan Roughriders their last rites.

Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the final game vs the Argos, the firing of Craig Dickenson, if it was enough and where does the team go from here.

Plus they remember the good times the season brought, look at the final games not involving the Riders, and give their thoughts on who the new coach will be.
1 hr 11 min
October 18, 2023 Episode 244 - My Rage Has No Bounds
The Riders find another way to not clinch a playoff spot and the boys are here to talk about it.

In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the break down in Calgary versus the Stampeders. But on the plus side the Riders went bowling.

In the Odds and End Zones, the guys clarify the season tickets for the up coming season and talk about the CJFL playoffs with the upcoming PFC Championship between the Regina Thunder and the Saskatoon Hilltops.

Plus the guys break downs the upcoming game versus the Argos and do the weekly pick em.
1 hr 24 min
October 11, 2023 Episode 243 - It’s The Hope That Kills You
The guys showed up on a week where the Riders didn't.

In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve show way more emotion than the Riders did as they drop their 5th game in a row vs the Tiger-Cats. The guys talk about the amazing tributes to George Reed and the 2013 Grey Cup team, Terrible Craig Dickenson quotes, and do the Riders blow up this staff.

In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try to hire their fantasy staff for next year. Plus Season tickets went up discreetly, will this affect how many people renew?

Also a quick look at the PFC/CJFL Playoffs, a preview of the literal must win by the Rider vs the Calgary Stampeders and the weekly pick em.
1 hr 21 min
October 04, 2023 Episode 242 - Rest Easy George
Rider Nation is mourning as we say good bye to the great George Reed.

In the Opening Kick Off Alex, Greg, and Steve pay tribute to George Reed and look at the pluses and minuses of the game vs BC.

In the Odds and Endzones the guys give props to the CFL for getting Green Day as the Grey Cup half time act, wonder if and when Micah Awe will actually be suspended, Doug Brown really put his foot in his mouth, plus a whole bunch more odd ball Canadian Rules.

Plus breaking down the up coming game vs the Tiger-Cats and so much more
1 hr 38 min
September 27, 2023 Episode 241 - This Blank-ing Team
After a terrible loss and a lot of technical issues Alex, Greg, and Steve are back!

In the Opening Kick Off the guys try to find hope in the loss to the Redblacks, explain why the team can't win East of Mosaic stadium, and who if anyone survives in management at the end of the year.

In the Odds and Endzones we try to figure out the CFL's Kelce and Swift connection, the Riders legends night, and the realize there are kids buying beer for the first time that never seen the Stampeders miss the playoffs.

Plus the weekly breakdowns and so much more
1 hr 23 min
September 20, 2023 Episode 240 - Lights Off
The gang is all together.

In the Opening Kick Off, Greg, Alex, and Steve break down the Riders loss versus the Elks, Try to figure out why the defense is regressing, Are the Riders soft, and wonder if it is possible to keep Craig Dickenson away from a microphone.

In the Odds and Endzones, there is plenty of Roy Shivers and Danny Barrett talk, Are teams better than their records, and when do the Argos start resting their starters after lighting up the league?

Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Redblacks and the rest of the CFL games for the week.
1 hr 22 min
September 13, 2023 Episode 239 - Banj-OMG
It's just Greg and Alex this week. Did Steve run off with Chris Streveler? You need to listen to find out.

In the Opening Kick Off, Greg and Alex break down the Riders defeat at the Banjo Bowl, Try to define what the this Riders team actually is, and where are the bright spots for the last third of the season.

In the Odds and Endzones, former Rider Darnell Sankey is back in the league but in Montreal and 2 weeks after we have the commissioner on the stats page is working, so you are welcome.

Plus they break down the upcoming game versus the Elks and the rest of the CFL games for the week.
1 hr 2 min
September 07, 2023 Episode 238 - Big Ol’ (Head)Butt
The boys are back and the Riders don't make it easy on Rider Nation's hearts.

In the Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss the wild Labour Day finish, Pete Robertson's penalty and 1 game suspension, Have Craig Dickenson and Jeremy O'Day figured it out?

Then around the CFL in Odds and End Zones the guys talk about "Swag" Kelly reupping in Toronto long term, Duke Williams out in the Hammer, Banjo Bowl memories, plus the weekly picks.
1 hr 21 min
August 30, 2023 Episode 237 - Oddball Canadian Rules
The Riders may be coming off the by week but there is a still a ton to talk about in the CFL.

In the opening kick off Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about the Riders marketing around Labour Day, Is a home play off game really that crazy, and what are the chances of the Riders bringing back Dakoda Shepley off an NFL run.

In the Odds and Endzones, Nathan Rourke was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars is he coming back north, Are the Elks not terrible?, and in USports the Mount Allison Mounties and Acadia Axemen had the most Canadian finish in football history and it was AMAZING!!

Plus the guys tee up the Labour Day Classic and look at their weekly picks.
1 hr 26 min