Latest Bc lions Podcast Episodes
Feeling Humbled
1st and Now - July 13, 2022 01:38 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNo bye week for Matt and Nik as the fellas breakdown Saturday's loss to the Blue Bombers and how it can serve as a humbling lesson moving forward. Defensive back Quincy Mauger also joins the show to talk about his path to the Lions and some big games he played in while with the Georgia Bulldogs.
EPISODE 13 | Stop Overdose Part 2: Ending the Stigma
Move The Chains - July 12, 2022 20:12 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 2nd part of our special Move The Chains: Stop Overdose episodes continue to tackle the important conversations that need to be had about the toxic drug crisis in BC and the continued stigma around drug addiction. Trevor Botkin, Executive Director of HeroWork Victoria , joins host Matt Baker ...
Dancing With the Defending Champs
1st and Now - July 06, 2022 05:16 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMatt and Nik are back to preview a huge clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday. Wide receiver Keon Hatcher joins the show to break down his solid performance while Darren Bauming from Bonfire Sports TV stops by to talk about the defending Grey Cup champions.
Dominique Rhymes On Huge Start Plus His Off-Field Talents
1st and Now - June 28, 2022 14:40 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLions receiver Dominique Rhymes joins Matt and Nik to talk about a big performance in the win over Toronto, going back to Ottawa where he has a few special fans and his off-field hobbies which include producing video vlogs.
Teeing Up Boatmen Clash
1st and Now - June 21, 2022 19:23 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMatt and Nik look ahead to a big week three matchup with the Toronto Argonauts and how the squad looks to build on an impressive opener. The boys also interview Lukas Moore, a Chicago-based podcaster who covered Nathan Rourke during his time with the Ohio Bobcats.
James Butler On 4-TD Performance, Path To The CFL
1st and Now - June 14, 2022 14:49 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCFL Top Performer of the Week James Butler joins the boys to talk about his big performance in the 59-15 win over Edmonton and how he initially wasn't enamoured with the idea of playing in Canada. Matt and Nik also recap a special night at BC Place and go around the CFL.
John Bowman On Lions D-Line, Growing Up in Brooklyn
1st and Now - June 07, 2022 14:12 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDefensive Line Coach John Bowman joins the boys to talk about his position group, transition into coaching and memories of growing up in Brooklyn and some of the sports heroes he admired. Matt and Nik also recap training camp and look ahead to the regular season opener with Edmonton on Saturday.
Ep 12| Stop Overdose with Minister Sheila Malcolmson
Move The Chains - May 31, 2022 01:52 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis special Move The Chains episode begins to tackle the important conversations that need to be had about the toxic drug crisis in BC and the continued stigma around drug addiction. Minister of mental health & addiction, Sheila Malcolmson, joins Coach Rick Campbell, Jamie Taras, Bo Lokombo & h...
Bryan Burnham On Camp Life And Much More
1st and Now - May 26, 2022 16:47 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFour-Time CFL All-Star Bryan Burnham joins the boys to reflect on his long career with the Lions, first breaking into camp back in 2014 and how his family has provided love and support along the way.
Lucky Whitehead Talks Camp Life, Dog Dad Life And More
1st and Now - May 21, 2022 14:54 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLions playmaker Lucky Whitehead joins the boys from Kamloops as they talk training camp life, his expanding dog family, memories of the Dallas Cowboys and much more!
Training Camp Preview With Neil McEvoy
1st and Now - May 10, 2022 15:14 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLions co-GM Neil McEvoy stops by to preview 2022 Training Camp and some of the exciting storylines surrounding Lion rookies and returning vets. 1st and Now broadcasts from the Go Goat Sports studios inside the Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver.
Nathan Rourke's Football Path
1st and Now - May 03, 2022 15:35 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom the Go Goat Sports Studios at Sheraton Wall Centre, Matt and Nik are joined by Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke. The new starter talks about life at Ohio University, moving south to pursue his dream and breaks down a rather forgettable tryout with the New York Giants.
Ryan Rigmaiden On Scouting Life, Re-Shaping Roster For 2022
1st and Now - April 21, 2022 01:07 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMatt and Nik are joined by Lions Assistant GM Ryan Rigmaiden. The boys discuss day-to-day scouting, how the roster has shaped up for 2022 and how Riggs first got motivated to pursue a career in pro football.
Giulio Caravatta On 2022 Squad, Great Stories From Playing Days
1st and Now - April 13, 2022 22:24 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLions radio analyst Giulio Caravatta on what he likes about this 2022 squad, the difference in QB development in today's game and some great stories on his playing days and first career start for the Lions in Baltimore back in 1995.
Sukh Chungh On Quest For Grey Cup, Sikh Heritage And Giving Back To Community
1st and Now - April 08, 2022 20:53 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOffensive lineman Sukh Chungh joins the show to talk about closing in on 100 games, Grey Cup hunger and how proud he is of Sikh heritage and giving back to the community.
Sean Whyte On Kicking, Firefighting, The Roxy And More
1st and Now - March 29, 2022 22:34 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKicker Sean Whyte on returning to the Lions, memories of playing with CFL legends, pursuing a career in firefighting and much more as he joins Matt and Nik to look ahead to the 2022 season.
A Chat With the CFL Most Outstanding Rookie
1st and Now - March 23, 2022 02:57 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLinebacker Jordan Williams joins Matt and Nik to talk about preparation for year two, scary memories of the Ontario Regional Combine as the COVID-19 Pandemic was just beginning and reflection on winning the CFL Most Outstanding Canadian award in 2021.
Don't Call It A Comeback
1st and Now - March 11, 2022 20:04 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBack for another season! Matt Baker introduces new co-host Nik Kowalski who just arrived at the Lions content team from Winnipeg. The boys speak with head coach Rick Campbell on preparations for 2022, his favourite musical acts and MORE.
Celebrating International Women's Day
Move The Chains - March 07, 2022 19:40 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMatt Baker speaks with Lions Defensive Assistant Tanya Walter, Jo-Anne Polak, the first female GM in pro football history, and Tampa Bay coach Lori Locust to talk about their respective paths and breaking barriers for women in football.
RP and Taras Team Up To End Racism
Move The Chains - December 16, 2021 22:40 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGuest host Matt Baker speaks with Ryan Phillips and Jamie Taras about the club's new Team Up To End Racism program. The boys talk about how it was created and what the objectives are once they start visiting schools in the new year.
Orange Shirt Day | A Discussion On Truth And Reconciliation
Move The Chains - September 30, 2021 22:21 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOn this Day For National Truth and Reconciliation, Matt Baker speaks with Phyllis Webstad and former Lion JR Larose. Phyllis shares her inspirational story of how Orange Shirt Day started after her experience at a Residential School. They also talk about last week's home game where the Lions host...
Rick Campbell Talks Homecoming, Keys To Improvement
1st and Now - August 23, 2021 20:46 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYour BC Lions are 1-2 and looking to get back into the win column this Saturday in Ottawa. For head coach Rick Campbell, it marks a return to the city he called home for six seasons and led the REDBLACKS to a Grey Cup championship in 2016. Campbell also breaks down what was a busy and exciti...
The MOJ Stops By!
1st and Now - July 06, 2021 16:01 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMatt is joined by Lions play-by-play voice Bob "The Moj Marjanovich who talks about the new broadcast deal with Corus, being reunited with Giulio Caravatta and some of the storylines he's excited for as training camp begins this weekend.
Truth And Reconciliation
Move The Chains - June 21, 2021 18:57 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGuest host Matt Baker speaks with former Lion JR Larose and Second Vice-Chief David Pratt of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations for a powerful discussion about Indigenous issues and Truth and Reconciliation. As the club honours National Indigenous History month, we also discuss what ...
ATL Duo Primed For Grey Cup Run With Lions
1st and Now - June 08, 2021 19:59 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith a return to the field hopefully getting closer by the day, Matt catches up with Lions defensive backs Garry Peters and Kenny Ladler. The childhood friends talk about growing up in Atlanta, playing big games against big opponents in college and excitement to kick things off in Kamloops later ...
Coaching And Mentorship In Today's Social Climate
Move The Chains - May 28, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsRyan Phillips is joined by TSN's Farhan Lalji plus former Lions Dante Marsh and Tim Brown. The roundtable discussion is focused around coaching kids of today and how moulding them into professionals is different than in previous years.
Hall Of Famer Leroy Blugh Talks Lions D-Line
1st and Now - May 12, 2021 19:56 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDefensive line coach Leroy Blugh stops in for a discussion on some of the talented players in his position group being brought to camp. It's a nice mixture of CFL and NFL experience. Blugh also talks about his relationship with head coach Rick Campbell and looks back on his Hall of Fame career as...
CFL Draft, Broadcast Legends & Excitement For 2021
1st and Now - April 28, 2021 02:04 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLions co-GM Neil McEvoy stops by for a look ahead to the CFL Draft on May 4th! How excited is he for this year's class of Canadian content? That plus he and Matt kick around some stories about a few British Columbia broadcasting legends.
Adjusting To Post-Football Life Pt. 2
Move The Chains - April 16, 2021 19:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe end is inevitble. In part two of our series on adjusting to post-football life RP, Kevin Glenn and John Bowman share more insight on what young players can do to make sure they're set up for their second career.
Scouting Season Heats Up
1st and Now - April 13, 2021 00:33 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsMatt checks in with Lions co-GM/head coach Rick Campbell for a preview of both the Global Draft on Thursday and Canadian Draft set for May 4th. How stoked is Campbell to land an impact Global player at first overall? He also looks ahead to planning for training camp in this uncertain world.