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

Matt and Nik are back for another year of fun and hard-hitting BC Lions talk! On our maiden voyage of 2026, we recap Holiday activities and a busy couple of weeks of signings. TSN analyst and Canada Flag Football head coach Paul LaPolice stops by to talk about his Lions outlook for this season and how the squad is looking to build off of a solid bounce-back campaign. Lapo also gives an update on Canada’s quest to qualify for the Flag Football event at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. We wrap things up with trivia and our always fun ‘Go For It Or Punt’ segment. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro ⁣ 5:14 - CFL Winter Meetings⁣ 8:47 - BC Lions signings⁣ 20:41 - Paul LaPolice interview ⁣ 41:19 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia ⁣ 49:16 - Go for it or Punt

It was an early Holiday present for BC Lions and CFL fans, as the 2026 schedule was dropped this week! In their finale of 2025, Matt and Nik break down some of the more exciting games of our 72nd season filled with big matchups. Justin Dunk from 3DownNation stops by to talk schedule, the Lions hanging on to Keon Hatcher Sr. and his website’s exciting news of the past week. To wrap it up, we have some Lions trivia, our Go For It Or Punt segment and some Holiday wishes. Thanks to all of our listeners for tuning in and we can’t wait to bring your even more next year. Go Lions! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:46 - 2026 schedule breakdown 22:45 - Justin Dunk interview 54:16 - BC Lions signings, Keon Hatcher Sr. extension 1:00:01 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia 1:04:33 - Go for it or Punt

Matt and Nik are back on what has been an exciting couple of days in Lions land. The fellas recap Monday’s Touchdown Kelowna announcements and look ahead to the two pivotal matchups with Calgary and Edmonton next summer. Jacob Bond knows a thing or two about the Apple Bowl from his time with the Okanagan Sun, The fullback recaps his rookie season and looks ahead to year two with the squad, which includes a return to Kelowna. We also bring back ‘Go For It Or Punt’ where Nik is excited about a new possible celebrity power couple and Matt educates people on how the NFL schedule works. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts! 0:00 - intro 0:56 - Touchdown Kelowna news 4:22 - Grey Cup week recap 10:57 - BC Lions free agent list 14:47 - Jacob Bond interview 34:27 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia 38:34 - Go for it or Punt 47:38 - off-season show schedule

The boys welcome in the dynamic duo of The Moj & Giulio for a post-mortem on the Lions’ 2025 season and Western Final loss at Saskatchewan. While the ending wasn’t what we wanted, the fellas all agree that the future is bright with Buck Pierce and Nathan Rourke at the helm. They also discuss what needs to be done this off-season to get over the hump. Matt and Nik also look ahead to both Rourke’s and Mathieu Betts’ quest to come away with CFL hardware this week, plus break down who could be some potential candidates to represent Canada in Flag Football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Western Final recap 12:21 - Moj & Giulio roundtbale 34:27 - CFL Awards 44:34 - 2028 Olympics Flag Football

The BC Lions have one last obstacle in front of them for the 112th Grey Cup. On this week’s episode of 1st and Now, Matt, MOJ & Nik zero in on the key areas to focus on against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The boys also re-hash a thrilling and sometimes stressful win over Calgary in the Western Semi-Final and salute the awesome Lions fans for being noisy and making it fun. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Western Semi-Final recap 17:55 - Western Final preview - storylines 30:58- Western Final preview - matchups 38:51 - Kowalski’s BC Lions Trivia 47:50- Between the Lines with PlayNow

Playoffs? Talking about Playoffs?! The boys are back to break down all you need to know about Saturday’s Western Semi-Final. We have no shortage of storylines, as the Lions look to take down Calgary in November for a third time in four seasons. What key areas are most important? We have you covered. To cap it all, Nik’s famous trivia takes a look at the storied playoff history between these two Western rivals. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Week 21 at Saskatchewan recap 9:58 - BC Lions season in review 16;25 - Western Semi-Final preview - storylines 30:46 - Western Semi-Final preview - matchups 40:59 - Kowalski’s BC Lions Trivia 49:09- Between the Lines with PlayNow

Saskatchewan week! The Lions look for a sixth straight win and home field advantage in the Western Semi-Final, but will face a test against the league-leading Roughriders. TSN’s Matthew Scianitti joins the show to help preview this matchup and give some insight on the race for CFL Most Outstanding Player. Trivia takes us down crossover memory lane and the boys wrap it up with Cam Tucker from BCLC for a look at some of the lines to watch for in week 21. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Week 20 vs. Edmonton recap 13:53 - Matthew Scianitti Interview 30:06 - BC Lions awards nominees 35:26 - Week 21 at Saskatchewan preview 40:11 - Kowalski’s BC Lions Trivia 47:46 - Between the Lines with PlayNow

It’s been a big year for the offensive line! Left tackle Jarell Broxton joins the program LIVE from Surrey’s Brownsville Pub to discuss just that and the keys to a recent turnaround for the Lions. The boys also preview Friday’s big game with Edmonton, break down all of the crazy playoff scenarios and wrap up the program with some Survivor-style trivia and gaming lines to watch for with Cam Tucker from BCLC. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 3:38 - Bye Week, Calgary win recap 12:57 - Lions roster updates 17:15 - Jarell Broxton Interview 35:14 - Week 20 vs Edmonton preview 40:39 - Kowalski’s BC Lions Trivia 48:23 - Between the Lines with PlayNow

It’s another Calgary week! Matt, MOJ and Nik get you primed for The Gravy Bowl, as Saturday’s bash with the Calgary Stampeders comes with plenty at stake. Wide receiver Jevon Cottoy joins the show to talk about his pending return from injury, the keys to the recent turnaround and about his role as the Club’s World Vision ambassador and this Sunday’s 6K Walk For Water that will raise money for building a well in the Mahoo community in Kenya. We wrap things up with a little trivia and some of the betting lines to track with Cam Tucker from BCLC. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Week 17 vs. Toronto recap 14:39 - Jevon Cottoy interview 32:44 - Hayden Harris signing 36:33 - Week 18 vs. Calgary preview 41:52 - Kowalski's Trivia 49:10 - Between the Lines with PlayNow

The fellas were LIVE on location at Boston Pizza Guildford for a jam packed show. We recap a very busy week for the CFL and break down the CFL rule changes set to take effect next season. We are also joined by Lions fullback Riley Pickett and punter Carl Meyer, who break down the upcoming matchup with the Toronto Argonauts. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 3:22 - Week 16 at Calgary recap 8:43 - CFL rule changes discussion 17:38 - Riley Pickett interview 29:34 - Carl Meyer interview 41:29 - Kowalski's Trivia 49:22 - Between the Lines with PlayNow