1st and Now

With just over four weeks to go until all hands are on deck in Kamloops, Matt & Nik break down the Lions’ coaching staff announcements and preview what should be an intense defensive competition in camp. With Nathan Rourke set to begin a few days of offensive workouts, we speak with quarterback Chase Brice and wide receiver Stanley Berryhill in studio. We wrap it up as always with some trivia and Go For It Or Punt! TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 4:11 - Lions 2026 coaching staff 9:46 - BC Lions defence preview 22:57 - Chase Brice interview 33:59 - Stanley Berryhill interview 47:39 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 55:20 - Go for it or Punt

With just over six weeks until all hands are on deck for training camp in Kamloops, Matt and Nik are back to preview this week’s CFL Combine and Draft season with Assistant General Manager Rob Ralph. The boys talk with Rob on what the brass looks for at these events and how the process of evaluating draft prospects continues to evolve. We also begin to preview camp with a deep dive into the offence after last season’s record-breaking campaign. Can Bakes finally be completely stumped in trivia? Find out when we delve into Combine history! TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 3:29 - draft picks & signings 11:51 - BC Lions offence preview 25:05 - Rob Ralph interview 42:16 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 49:45 - Go for it or Punt

The off-season MARCHES on, as Matt & Nik bring you the latest in BC Lions land. Defensive tackle Casey Sayles joins the show to talk about his decision to move West and how it’s a perfect fit for him and his family. Sayles is excited to be re-united with defensive line coach Randy Melvin and a couple of former teammates. We also bring you a special version of BC Lions trivia after Bakes surpassed a big milestone with the organization. It wraps up with a very spirited version of ‘Go For It Or Punt.’ TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 4:19 - BC Lions news and content 15:41 - Casey Sayles interview 35:07 - Kowalski's Lions trivia 45:33 - Go for it or Punt

Matt & Nik catch up with James Butler and Patrice Rene, two key players on the field and in the community. Along with looking ahead to a big 2026 season, the fellas talk about the importance of being community ambassadors and about the specific school programs they take part in, including Be More Than A Bystander sponsored by BCMEA. We also continue to hype up Touchdown Kelowna and some of the big Lion free agent additions of the last few weeks. We wrap things up with Canadian Super Bowl trivia and Go For It Or Punt. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 5:25 - Touchdown Kelowna news 10:21 - BC Lions signings 24:13 - BC Lions school visits 27:28 - James Butler interview 42:06 - Patrice Rene interview 54:46 - Kowalski's Lions trivia 1:02:11 - Go for it or Punt

With Kowalski on assignment at Super Bowl XL in the Bay Area, Baker is flying solo on this special weekend edition of 1st and Now. General manager Ryan Rigmaiden joins the show to discuss a variety of topics with our football team, including the re-signing of a few key veterans, the backup quarterback position, the pending departures of Jarell Broxton and Ayden Eberhardt, and a timeline for naming this year’s coaching staff. Riggs also talks about the steps taken in 2025 and how the organisation has something special to build on in its quest to bring a Grey Cup back to British Columbia. 0:00- Intro 4:28- Ryan Rigmaiden Interview 26:47- Extro and Lion recent signings

It’s a great time of the year for CFL talk! Matt and Nik break down Nathan Rourke’s multi-year contract extension and what it means for both the Lions franchise and quarterback record books. With the free agency period less than two weeks away, we discuss a busy time for key transactions and speak with Adam Konar, Chris Schleuger and Jonah Tavai on their respective new deals. And as always, we wrap things up with ‘Go For It or Punt.’ TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 0:59 - Nathan Rourke extension 9:53 - BC Lions signings 16:56 - Free agency 20:32 - Adam Konar interview 30:02 - Chris Schleuger interview 39:46 - Jonah Tavai interview 53:38 - Go for it or Punt