1st and Now

No 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.

Matt 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.

Lions 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.

Matt 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.

CFL 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.

Defensive 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.

Four-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.

Lions 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!

Lions 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.

From 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.

Matt 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.

Lions 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.

Offensive 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.

Kicker 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.

Linebacker 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.

Back 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.

Your 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 exciting week for the club, including the announcement of new team owner Amar Doman!

Matt 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.

With 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 this summer with an exciting group.

Defensive 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 a player.

Lions 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.

Matt 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.

Matt is joined by Lions offensive lineman Sukh Chungh. The former Terry Fox Ravens star talks about preparation for his 6th CFL season, offseason hobbies that include re-building a classic car and the pride he takes in being a role model to younger Sikh children pursuing their sports dreams.

Coquitlam native Lemar Durant joins Matt for a bonus episode. The receiver talks about a hobby he picked up during the COVID shutdown, his excitement level for getting back on the field and his thoughts on the Lions team that's being constructed for a big return in 2021!

Matt is joined by former BC Lions defensive back and current TSN football analyst Davis Sanchez. The North Delta native looks back on some fond memories of his time in the den plus talks about his transition into broadcasting. In 2020, Sanchez realized just how much he loves being part of the CFL on TSN family.

Matt is joined by new Lions receiver Lucky Whitehead. The dynamic playmaker talks about what sold him on signing with the squad, some of the highlights of his time with the Dallas Cowboys and the scary incident which saw his dog Blitz get kidnapped and held for ransom.

Co-GM and head coach Rick Campbell joins the show to look ahead to free agency and discuss some of the great pieces the Lions have already brought in. Campbell also can't wait for the chance to see what Bryan Burnham can do in this 2021 offence, after the All-Star re-signed last week.

Matt Baker talks with Lions fullback David Mackie on his new contract, his new role as a member of the special teams leadership group and how he has kept himself busy during the pandemic growing his personal training business back east.

Rick Campbell and Neil McEvoy join episode 41 to talk about their appointment as Co-General Managers and how plans are moving forward on a return to contention in 2021. The two football lifers took vastly different paths to their current positions, but both share the common goal!

Director of Football Operations Neil McEvoy joins episode 40. A member of three Lions Grey Cup-winning squads, he talks about his championship memories. He's also a busy guy preparing for a return to the field in 2021. How does the altered draft format impact their scouting plans? McEvoy breaks it all down as he and head coach Rick Campbell continue to lead the brass.

Episode 39 is dedicated to our owner, Mr. David Braley. Matt is joined by Wally Buono and Lions Vice President George Chayka for a tribute to the giant of a man who died earlier this week. The men share some of their fondest memories of a true Canadian patriot, and also talk about some of the things many people may not have known about him. This one is for you, Mr. B!

Lions head coach Rick Campbell joins 1st and Now to talk about how he and the brass are preparing for 2021 after the departure of GM Ed Hervey. Campbell says his discussions with coaches and players are all the same: the CFL will be as exciting as ever once we are back on the field. He also breaks down how different prep for the Draft and free agency will be this offseason.

You knew he was an athletic receiver. But did you also know Shaq Johnson had another big talent? In episode 37, Johnson stops by to talk about his latest project as an aspiring rap artist. He got the inspiration to do music from his father Alvin, a former reggae performer. Shaq also looks back on breaking in with the Lions and scoring his first career touchdown in a victory in Hamilton in 2017.

Richie Leone and Mike Benson join the show to talk about their favourite memories of BC Lions Stadium Cribs and more! The special teams duo remain close friends and also views the time in British Columbia as a highlight of their career. Both players admit times are tough without football games to play in 2020.

Geroy Simon stops by on episode 35 to talk all things football! The CFL's all-time leader in receiving yards gives his thoughts on the Grey Cup Fan Base, talks about going into the Greater Johnstown High School Ring of Honour, his excitement for Chase Claypool and MORE!

Matt is joined by Lions offensive line coach Kelly Bates! The self-confessed Grey Cup romantic shares his favourite stories on the trophy, when he first saw it up close and of course breaks down the moment he broke it after winning in 2006! Bates also talks about the current times and how he can't wait to hit the field again with his offensive linemen.

BC Lions offensive lineman Andrew Peirson joins episode 33! Peirson talks about growing up in Kingston and his path to the Lions that included a stop at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Plus, Peirson has a great story about nearly not making it to his first Lions camp in Kamloops! Once he got there, he was able to learn from a few great mentors on the 0-Line.

Matt speaks with BC Lions receivers coach Jason Tucker. The three-time CFL All-Star talks about his path to Canada that included a stop with the Dallas Cowboys and a stint with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe. Tuck also can't wait to get to work with the Lions crop of receivers.

Matt is joined by TSN 1040 Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta in Episode 31! The guys look back on some of the key moments from the magical 2011 Grey Cup season, Giulio tells a great story about his first trip to Hamilton as a player in 1991 and they also talk about latest activities during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Veteran Lions defensive back TJ Lee joins host Matt Baker to talk about Father's Day and some of the best Dad figures he has had in his life. Lee also looks back to his first ever Lions camp in 2014 and how he went from a relatively unknown prospect to one of the best defensive backs in the entire CFL.

Host Matt Baker is joined by longtime Lions employee Neil McEvoy who looks back on starting with the Lions in ticket sales in the mid 90s and climbing his way up the football operations ladder. The duo talks Kamloops training camp memories and Neil also weighs in on one of his favourite all-time Wally Buono stories.

Host Matt Baker is joined by former Lions lineman and current Director of Corporate Partnerships Jamie Taras who talks about memories of Doug Flutie and travelling to American CFL cities in 1994 and 1995. Taras also breaks down some of the important Lions community initiatives the club is promoting during this COVD-19 pandemic.

Host Matt Baker is joined by Lions colour analyst Giulio Caravatta! Giulio talks about life as a firefighter on the front lines during COVId-19, looks back on his days as a Toronto Blue Jays groundskeeper, his first ever start as Lions QB in 1995 and talks about this week's CFL draft!

Host Matt Baker chats with newly re-signed kicker Sergio Castillo. How excited is Sergio to build on what was a career year in 2019? The kicker also talks about life in Texas during COVID-19 and breaks down his experience playing for the XFL's Houston Roughnecks.

Matt and Travis head down to Florida for a chat with the always-entertaining Chris Rainey! How excited is the Rain Man to be back in Lions orange? The speedster is motivated to help this squad back back to the playoffs and compete for the Grey Cup. Rainey also talks about life in the Sunshine State and adjustments to the every day routine with his wife and kids during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matt and Travis are joined by Lions starting quarterback Mike Reilly in episode 24 of 1st and Now! In his first interview of 2020, Reilly has plenty of jokes in store and talks about his excitement for a new coaching staff. The boys also talk about some of the latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 virus.

Matt and Travis are back with episode 23! The fellas are joined by long-time Lions strength and conditioning coach Chris Boyko who shares his interesting path to working in pro football and what his routine is like keeping the players in tip-top shape. Mr. Lulay also shares some good stories of his time in NFL Europe with the Berlin Thunder! The fellas also talk about CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie's commitment to making the league more global.

Matt Baker and Travis Lulay are back with a football-filled episode 22 of 1st and Now! The boys break down the latest additions to this Lions squad and look ahead to next week when the entire coaching staff will be in town. Also, with the NFL Combine going on we go down memory lane with Travis on his experience working out for all 32 NFL teams back in 2006. It includes a doozy of a story on his interview session with the Miami Dolphins!

Matt Baker and Travis Lulay speak with Lions legend and current defensive backs coach Ryan Phillips. What does RP remember about first breaking in with the BC Lions? Matt and Travis also break down the club's recent free agent additions.

Host Matt Baker is joined by TSN 1040 Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta! The duo breaks down a busy 24 hours for the club in free agency and how the addition of Micah Johnson will do wonders for the defence. Plus, Giulio goes down memory lane and shares some stories of the legendary J.P. McConnell.