The Waggle

Donnovan is joined by mentor and broadcasting colleague Duane Forde, a mainstay of the CFL on TSN broadcast team since 2008, for a discussion about the experience of black broadcasters in football and the media industry as a whole.

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

2:38 Duane Forde. Quick thoughts on off-season activity

10:30 Duane's influence on Donnovan's early career

12:47 Duane tells how a meeting with Elliot Friedman led to his start in broadcasting

16:23 Diversity and representation in sports broadcasting

24:42 Where is there room to improve?

With day one of 2021 free agency in the books, Donnovan is joined by two experts with a deep passion for the game. TSN's Farhan Lalji provides his thoughts on Solomon Elimimian's retirement, the Argos' impressive early moves, and how grassroots football can bounce back in Canada post-COVID. Later on the episode we hear from Spencer Zimmerman, an experienced scouting director with stints with both Hamilton and Toronto to his name, who gives some deep insight into the thought processes teams go through during free agency.

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by SportClips

2:49 Welcome Farhan. Solly retires with a lasting legacy. 

12:23 Argos' early moves make waves

16:28 Bombers quiet on day one

18:29 Ottawa REDBLACKS and the Arbuckle/Nichols swap

22:29 Michael O'Connor gets another shot

24:47 Edmonton and BC

29:40 COVID effects on grassroots football

32:44 Welcome Spencer Zimmerman

34:01 Two styles of approach teams take in free agency

40:45 Highlighting two interesting moves from day one

Donnovan connects with former CFL quarterback and coach Marcus Brady, who transitioned from the Argos coaching staff to the NFL in 2018 and was promoted to offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts last month.

Winnipeg's General Manager Kyle Walters chats with Donnovan about the unique challenges and tribulations of the pandemic off-season, and looking ahead to the new landscape of the CFL post-COVID.

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

2:07 Welcome Kyle Walters

5:28 Art vs. Science: is CFL GM the toughest exec job in sport?

9:01 Implications of a potential double draft class

11:15 Process of restructuring contracts and budgets 

20:28 Has the pandemic made it easier to keep the Bombers championship roster intact?

Donnovan chats with Canadian NCAA lineman Liam Dobson, CFL prospect and sought after transfer from University of Maine who has found a new home at Texas State for his final season of college play. 

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

3:33 Why Texas State was a good fit

9:49 Liam's viral photo from  last year

13:35 Natural athleticism in football

15:07 Ottawa's emergence as a football hotbed

17:03 BBQ favourites

19:06 On the prospect of going pro

Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo checks in on The Waggle to talk about his latest extension with the team and share how he's handled a year without football at home. Later on the show, Cody shows off his analyst chops as he gives his thoughts on each NFL quarterback in the playoffs this weekend. 

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by SportClips

2:05 Catching up on 2020 and feeling the love from Riderville

8:39 Lessons learned from past QB teammates

11:17 Staying healthy during extended off season

20:33 Dealing with the pandemic at home

23:29 NFL quarterback analysis and playoff matchups

36:12 Looking ahead to a Grey Cup in Regina

2:00 - Marshall talks Canadians in NCAA

27:30 - CFL Free Agency & Jeremiah Masoli outlook

40:00 - The Chris Streveler conversation

Davis Sanchez returns to the pod just in time for our special holiday episode. Donnovan and Chez break down their dream guest list for a fantasy CFL holiday party. Who's cooking in the kitchen? Who's mixing the drinks? Why is Milt Stegall wearing a beard?? All that and more on the final episode of the year of the Waggle.

0:00 Welcome the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

2:26 Welcome back Davis - talking @TSN_Edge

5:54 CFL Fantasy holiday party guest list

22:29 Sidebar on Tevaughn Campbell and Canadians finding success down south

34:29 Looking ahead to 2021 and farewells

Donnovan is joined by Stacey Dales, pro basketball player turned sports analyst currently for the NFL Network. Stacey reveals what it was like growing up with a CFL All-Star punter for a brother, and how her experience as a high level athlete has translated to her career as a reporter. Later on the show, Rick Campbell reflects on his recent Remote Reunion with players from the REDBLACKS inaugural roster.

Chris O'Leary joins Donnovan to highlight some of the more intriguing names found on the recently released free agent list, now available at CFL.ca. Later on the show, Travis Lulay reveals what it was like virtually gathering with his 2011 teammates to relive Grey Cup glory. 

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

2:39 Chris O'Leary joins to discuss FA list

4:05 What jumped out first when the list was released

10:28 Argos hoping local signings will pay off

12:06 Will we see a wave of retirements in 2021?

14:02 Who are the most valuable assets potentially hitting the market?

21:09 What are you looking forward to most in 2021?

27:35 Travis Lulay interview