The Waggle

Davis and Donnovan check up with their pal Chris O'Leary to share how they're coping at home and discuss how the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation is changing the landscape of sports overnight.

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips.

0:50 Working and adjusting to daily life at home

11:54 How will the gambling industry be impacted?

13:44 Varsity and college athletes impacted by COVID-19

23:19 How does this affect the veteran player market?

26:40 Teams step up to support their part-time staff

It's a rapid fire rundown of the hottest topics from the message boards and comment sections. Donnovan is joined by CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie this week to address some of the most common misconceptions, criticisms, and questions from fans across the country. 

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

3:19 Randy's least favourite CFL misconception

6:20 Should the CFL playoffs be moved to Saturday to avoid competing with the NFL?

8:20 Why isn't the Vanier Cup paired with the Grey Cup each year?

9:29 Start the season on Canada Day!

10:08 Quebec City expansion team

11:46 Too much roster fluidity in the league

13:24 CFL All-Star game

14:59 New playoff format idea

17:09 Picking playoff oppoents

19:10 CFL 2.0 potentially affecting Canadian players negatively

22:53 Merging with other leagues

25:40 Relationship with the NFL and advice from Roger Goodell

27:32 CFL games on international soil

28:20 Football operations salary cap

32:34 The #1 thing fans can do to support football in Canada

35:03 Greater harmony between Usports and CFL schedules

38:57 Combine interview questions and advice for attendees

The Waggle officially hits the 200th episode mark this week and O.G. host James Cybulski is back to celebrate the milestone and reflect on the young history of the official CFL podcast. The guys take a walk down memory lane from recording the first episode, to their favourite interviews, the first time they ticked off a fan base, and much more. 
 

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

2:08 We made it to 200! Welcome back James Cybulski

3:54 James recalls the origins of the podcast

5:27 Davis tells a story about recording the very first episode

7:20 The first player who DM'd to complain about something said on the show

9:33 Cybulski recalls a time he felt the wrath of Riderville

14:03 Memorable quotes from June Jones and some hindsight on Johnny Manziel

23:10 Favourite interview on the Waggle (so far)

27:45 Donnovan and James connect on their love of history

32:46 Cybulski's favourite storyline of the 2019 season

35:50 Davis and James share a story from the 2016 Grey Cup 

43:18 What's Cybulski up to post-Waggle?

46:35 Cybulski's eclectic twitter following

48:52 Favourite football movies

53:04: Til next time, C-Buls!

As Black History Month draws to a close, Donnovan Bennett speaks with CFL icon and Argonauts general manager Michael "Pinball" Clemons about the challenges and successes he's found at the crossroads of football and race. 

Davis and Donnovan round up the latest off-season news, including a discussion around Commissioner Ambrosie's "pick your opponent" playoff idea that he's pitched to fans for feedback.

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle, looking forward to our 200th episode next week

1:49 The guys trade stories about their 40 yard dash combine performances

6:47 Sport Clips contest

7:54 Free agency lingers on, BC makes moves at receiver

16:00 Derel Walker remains unsigned - why?

19:43 NFL CBA - potential effects on CFL?

22:47 Potential benefits for USports football players

24:41 Three CFL vets join XFL, but each under unique circumstances

32:24 Yay or nay on choosing your playoff opponent idea

45:10 Objectionable Conduct - Home made signs at games: just for kids?

2019 Defensive Player of the Year, 2019 Grey Cup champion and 2020's most sought-after free agent Willie Jefferson re-signed with the Bombers for two more seasons. Davis caught up with the superstar defensive end to talk about his decision to stay in Winnipeg.

Davis and Donnovan wrap up the week that was in a special post-free agency episode.

0:00 SportClips contest

1:43 Initial thoughts on how free agency 2020 played out.

4:37 Argos' recruiting tactics during negotiation window.

8:40 Davis tells a story about his recruitment visit to Oregon.

11:52 Willie Jefferson's impact on the defensive market

16:31 Scheme capital and the value of different positions

20:08 Who "won" free agency?

36:05 Who "lost" free agency?

39:18 Derel Walker on a reality TV show?

41:56 SJ to XFL

47:46 James Franklin's comments on his time in Toronto

With just one week left before the chaos of Free Agency begins, Dave Naylor joins Donnovan and Davis with predictions and analysis of all the biggest signings. CFL.ca's Chris O'Leary also stops by to explain the new free agency window and what it means for fans of the league. Later, Donnovan wants to dig into Davis' childhood memories for this week's edition of "Objectionable Conduct".

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips

1:45 Chris O'Leary has entered the chat

3:11 Superbowl 54 - how did it stack up to Grey Cup 107?

6:23 Postgame comments from Chiefs' Frank Clark

7:46 Understanding the new Free Agency Negotiation window

10:00 Why the new window was introduced

12:50 Dave Naylor discusses Nichols' limited options, what GMs are saying about the window, and what to expect going into free agency.

40:10 R.I.P. Willie Wood

41:09 Objectionable Conduct

The boys are joined by a very special guest all the way from Tokyo. But before that, Davis and Donnovan debate the recently released Top 30 Free Agent list on CFL.ca. Later, in this week's Objectionable Conduct, Davis weighs in on people "doing it for the 'gram" in public.

0:00 Welcome to the Waggle

2:34 Passing of Kobe Bryant

9:06 Zach Collaros signs in Winnipeg

11:20 Donnovan’s Top 5 Free Agents

19:10 Davis’ Top 5 Free Agents

21:40 Toronto and Ottawa’s options at QB

28:48 Should Nichols feel slighted by the Bombers?

37:37 Objectionable conduct: Influencers in the wild

43:29 Interview with Scotty from Tokyo’s CFL podcast “Two Guys, One Grey Cup”

For #BellLetsTalk day, Alouettes receiver Eugene Lewis shares his story of watching his father deal with and overcome depression and how it has motivated him to be a better athlete, but also to help others.