Not the way we wanted the season to end but there is still hope in the air. Alex, Greg, and Steve discuss what went wrong in the West Final and if the Riders had a successful year despite coming up short in the pursuit of a Grey Cup. Plus Trevor Harris says if the team doesn't think he's the guy he will move on because the team means that much to h…

1 Down, 2 to GO! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the West Semi Final win vs the BC Lions. Who looked good? What do they need to improve? Was the 2 RB system really what we hoped it was? Can we just get a yard? In the the Odds and Endzones, its CFL awards and who do the guys think is going to bring some extra hardware home for the Riders. Plus Calg…

In what many hoped was the full ascension of the Riders was gone with the wind. Alex, Greg, and Steve are back and ready for the playoffs. They discuss the impact of the flat home finale, the importance of staying healthy, and who is coming back for the Western Semi-Final this weekend. Plus its more awards talk in the Odds and End Zones. And Randy …

The Riders are getting ready to take on the Stamps this Saturday to finish off the regular season and lex got to chat with receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker about the game, the season and what it's like going up against DB Rolan Millligan Jr. every day.Piffles Podcast

1 Regular season game left, First on the line... well... maybe,,, The guys are back and the Riders are back off a bye week with an important home game. Alex. Greg and Steve do a big deep dive into the upcoming game versus the Stampeders where the Riders could walk away with first in the west and the bye to the West Final. But before that is the gam…

The Riders are going into a bye week but are heating up and cliched a home playoff game! Alex, Greg, and Steve look at the mollywhopping the Riders laid on the BC Lions and what it means for the quickly approaching playoffs. When everyone played great it hard to pick standouts, but the guys attempt to anyway. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys try …

Playoffs! We are talking playoffs! The guys are back and they have a playoff game to look forward to... but where is it going to be? Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the play off clinching win vs the Elks, double check what the odds of a home playoff game is, and discuss the most important political campaign this season... The Piffles Podcast campa…

2 wins after Labour Day? Surely these are the best of times! Alex, Greg, and Steve are back breaking down the Riders win vs the Ottawa Redblacks and wondering if it is quicker to name the players that aren't injured. Who looked good in relief and who did not. But it wouldn't be a new week in the CFL and the biggest story being a "dirty" play of a R…

It's late September and the Riders won a game... Plan the parade! The guys are and Ridernation are rejuvenated after a win in Cow Town. Alex, Greg, and Steve are excited to talk about the first post Labour Day win in a long time. The guys discuss Ryquell Armstead's amazing Rider debut, the play of the Oline, and if the team can hang on to a play of…

Say his name and he appears! The return of Replacement Steve! Riders legend Jeff Fairholm joins Alex, Greg, and Steve to discuss the slide going into the bye week, what needs to be done to get out of it, and the identity of the team. Plus Jeff weighs in on Myles Brown and the zesty practise that Coach Mace shut down twice. Plus Jeff joins the guys …

Bye week couldn't have come at a better time. 0-6-1 in the past 7 and the guys are trying to find answers. Alex, Greg, and Steve breakdown another close losing effort at the Banjo Bowl, if that's what its called anymore. Plus a very deep look at Myles Brown and his issues with the QBs and if the reputation he is getting is actually earned. In the O…

You have heard about Christmas in July, well Festivus has come early this year. The Riders are on a skid and the guys have a lot of problems and now you are going to hear about it. Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Labour Day Classic loss to Bombers. Look at the ever hurting offensive line, what is going on with our receivers, can we make it thr…

Alex and Steve are back from their CFL East Road Trip and it is time to talk football! They join Greg to first honour the memory of former Riders' Head Coach Ken Miller, who passed away this past week. Then the guys go over the Riders losing to the Argos by a rouge... A ROUGE!!!! They look at ups, the downs, Corey Mace's self evaluation, and where …

1-4-1 In the past 6, and still first in the West! How do you celebrate first place and be mad at the games? Alex, Greg, and Steve try to make it make sense. The guys break down the very close loss to the CFL leading Montreal Alouettes, including a long look at the future of Brett Lauther. How was the return of Trevor Harris as QB1? Did he mesh with…

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 Harr…

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 g…

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!Piffles Podcast

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 End…

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? Pe…

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…

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 injur…

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…

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 …

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 a…

Saskatchewan Roughriders Linebacker C.J. Avery joined Alex to talk his time in Riderville so far, his knack for clutch interceptions and Sunday's upcoming rematch with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.Piffles Podcast

2-0!!! Never ask how, just ask how many! In a really extended Opening Kick Off, Alex, Greg, and Steve break down that nail biting finish in Hamilton. From who looked great, whose ship had Sayles-ed, why the team's run defense is so great and why the run offense isn't, plus game stars and try to figure when it is safe to play the ball without a helm…

1-0! The Dream of a Riders undefeated season is still alive! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the Riders road win in Edmonton. The good, the bad, the massive amount of penalties in the first half, the players stepping up, and how much different this team is under Corey Mace. Then in the Odds and Endzones the guys dig into how bad Winnipeg looked, a…

LET'S GO RIDER FANS!!! We have made it through the off season and EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING!!! Alex, Greg, and Steve break down the surprise drop of the new alternate logo and uniform, discuss the final Rider cuts and roster moves, and make some very bold predictions. Plus the CFL announced the Grey Cup Halftime show before the season started, CFL fa…

The boys are back and they are planning the parade route! Alex, Greg, and Steve talk about another Riders' undefeated preseason, who looks good, who has to go, and what the Riders will do about the most important position to Rider Nation, QB2. Plus the BC Lions knock another game concert out of the park, the Weston Dressler Hall of Fame debate, and…

Rider Nation got their first peek at what a Corey Mace team is going to look like and Alex and Greg are here to talk about it! With Steve on the 1 game, the other 2 guys break down who looked good, who looked ok, and if anyone really looked bad. Tried to make sense of the back up QB situation and who in the really stacked defense is going to be on …

A day late but never a dollar short! The Guys are back and we are officially into training camp and we have an exhibition game coming! Alex, Greg, and Steve dig into the optimism and excitement coming out of Rider training camp in Saskatoon. The early camp moves, the always important left tackle debate, the surprise cuts, and who has made an impres…

CFL training camps open this week! The boys are back and they found Jamie Nye along the way! Alex, Greg, and Steve are joined by the host of CJME and CKOM's Green Zone to talk about the latest Chad Kelly news, Rider training camp positions to watch, the effect of Corey Mace, the Canadian Football Hall of Fame class, and there might be a few Messier…

Steve is stuck down a well so it's just Alex and Greg are recapping the CFL draft way past their bed time. The guys break down and grade the both the Riders' Global and Canadian draft, TSN's production decisions, the latest signings, and take a look at the upcoming rookie camp. In the Odds and Endzones, the guys talk about Shawn Lemon's indefinite …

All 3 guys are back but one might be stuck in a well. Alex, Greg, and Steve break news on the new Riders 4th jersey, a sudden retirement, Rider events, and the return of Darian Durant to the Riders family. Plus preseason games, other teams are dirty cheaters, and the guys have stakes on the line when it comes to their mock drafts.…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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 th…

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",…

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 so…

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…

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.…

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?Piffles Podcast

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders President & CEO Jim Hopson joined Alex on the phone to talk about his health, stopping chemo treatments and to share some stories from his playing days and time as the first Riders President.Piffles Podcast

Some guy named Steve joins Alex and Greg breaking down all of Riders news missed since the holiday season. In the Opening Kick Off the guys talk about the new coaching staff, the Riders biggest re-signings and the bigger non-signings. In the Odds and Endzones its all about where the Riders need the most help in free agency and do trades in the CFL …

It's 2024, Steve is still on vacation but Alex and Greg are back talking Riders Football. The guys look at the Riders holiday signings, discuss the lack of major signings in the CFL, what the impact of Rider Legend Dan Farthing as strength and conditioning coach will have on the team, plus the release of Derrick Moncrief and his impact on the Rider…

We got a problem and you are all going to hear it! Steve is under the weather so Alex and Greg cover the latest Rider news, the CFL schedule drop, and give their Riders wish lists they want to see Santa put under the tree. But it can't be the holiday season with Piffles Festivus and the airing of the grievances. Have a happy holidays from Alex, Gre…

Alex, Greg, and Steve might be on the pod but they turned over the program to the fans. Continuing on last week's show about the marketing of the team, the guys read the fans feedback on the brand and the marketing of the Riders. Plus a few Riders get some NFL looks, the CFL schedule is about to drop who is the Riders home opener, Neg lists were dr…

New Head Coach... New Offensive Coordinator... Same 3 guys on the pod. Alex, Greg, and Steve are back talking about the wave of positivity Corey Mace has brought to the Riders in his first week as Head Coach, Regina's own Marc Mueller's hiring as offensive coordinator, changes in Hamilton, and some Riders defensive free agents. But the big topic is…