1st and Now

Episódios

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  Hamilton Week + Dane Evans Interview 05.08.2026 48min

  It’s a winning week on the podcast, as Matt, Moj & Nik recap the impressive effort in Winnipeg and look forward to Saturday’s home battle with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Former Lion & Ticat QB Dane Evans joins the fellas from his home in Hawaii to talk about what he likes about today’s quarterbacks in the CFL, some great Johnny Manziel stories and memories of a special return to Hamilton with the Lions in 2023. The boys wrap things up with another fun trivia game and keys to victory this weekend! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:40 - Week 9 at Winnipeg recap 12:50 - Dane Evans interview 32:03 - Week 10 vs Hamilton preview 40:54 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Solomon Elimimian Goes Down Memory Lane + Kaidon Salter at QB & Week 9 at Winnipeg Preview 29.07.2026 48min

  Short week? No problem! Matt, MOJ & Nik preview a big Thursday Night battle with the Blue Bombers and some possible lineup news that could be coming, including the expected first start for Kaidon Salter. Lion legend Solomon Elimimian joins the show to recap memories of a 2011 season that started out similar to this one and more trips down memory lane. We wrap things up with our X-Factors for this big game and another edition of trivia! TIMESTAMPS: 
 0:00 - intro 
 1:48 - Kaidon Salter at quarterback 
 8:41 - Lions lineup news 
 15:28 - Solomon Elimimian interview 
 30:01 - Week 9 at Winnipeg preview 
 41:13 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Lions Return to BC Place! Previewing Toronto Matchup, Chase Brice at QB + Mike Hogan Interview 22.07.2026 48min

  Matt, Moj & Nik recap a tough result in Edmonton and the Lions’ quest for a bounce-back against the Toronto Argonauts, as Chase Brice leads the offence into battle. The fellas speak with Argonauts play-by-play man Mike Hogan for a look at what the Boatmen have gone through so far this season. We wrap things up with a Brice-inspired version of trivia. Plus, we get you primed for a Pool Party on Saturday! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:46 - Week 7 at Edmonton recap 14:52 - Mike Hogan interview 32:32 - Week 8 vs Toronto preview 41:36 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Previewing the Rematch with Edmonton + Morley Scott Interview 15.07.2026 48min

  The Lions are back from a bye and their Kelowna adventure and now will get amped up for a huge nine-week stretch of games. It continues this week with a rematch in Edmonton. Matt, Moj & Nik talk about the keys to sweeping the Elks and bring on longtime Edmonton play-by-play man Morley Scott for a view from the other side. The boys also take part in another one of Kowalski’s famous trivia games, while MOJ rants about one of his least favourite rules in all of football! It’s another jam-packed edition of 1st and Now. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 6:32 - Week 5 vs Edmonton recap 14:22 - Morley Scott interview 30:33 - Week 7 at Edmonton preview 40:41 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Touchdown Kelowna Takeover + Colton Meikle Interview 01.07.2026 48min

  We've taken over Kelowna, as Matt and Nik bring you this week’s episode from the lounge at Okanagan College. We recap a tough BC Lions loss to the Calgary Stampeders and bring you all of the latest news from practice ahead of a big test against the undefeated Edmonton Elks. Colton Meikle joins the guys in-studio to talk about his new chapter with the Okanagan Sun and much more! We wrap it up with trivia and all of the info you need on this week's Touchdown Kelowna festival. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 2:22 - Week 4 vs Calgary recap 11:43 - Colton Meikle interview 28:23 - Week 5 vs Edmonton preview 39:44 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Gearing Up For Touchdown Kelowna + Mark Stephen Interview 24.06.2026 48min

  Matt, Nik and MOJ bring you another edition of the podcast ahead of Saturday’s big battle with the Calgary Stampeders. The longtime voice of the Stamps, Mark Stephen, pays a visit to give a perspective from the other side after Calgary dropped a couple of close games to start their season. We get you primed for a big week in Kelowna, including some of the exciting festival details to look forward to. Also, it’s a Hall of Fame edition of Kowalski’s famous trivia! TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 2:00 - Week 3 at Hamilton recap 10:43 - Mark Stephen interview 28:31 - Week 4 vs Calgary preview 39:08 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Previewing Week 3 at Hamilton with Matt Bucknor 17.06.2026 47min

  1st and Now is back with another jam-packed edition featuring Matt, Moj and Nik. The fellas recap a tough loss at Saskatchewan and start to look forward to another big battle brewing in Hamilton on Friday night. Matt Bucknor, a former BC Lion DB and current analyst on the Ticats Audio Network stops by for a Steeltown perspective on this matchup. We end it off with another segment of Kowalski’s famous trivia. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 1:18 - Week 2 at Saskatchewan recap 12:32 - Matt Bucknor interview 30:00 - Week 3 at Hamilton preview 39:43 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  The Moj is Back + Week 2 Preview & Glen Suitor Interview 10.06.2026 48min

  It’s our premiere 2026 regular season episode of 1st and Now! Bob “the Moj” Marjanovich joins Matt and Nik for another season of weekly shows. The fellas preview Saturday’s big opener in Saskatchewan with TSN’s Glen Suitor. We also recap what was a very exciting and productive bye week with the addition of our Pacific Frost road uniforms, a spiffy locker room upgrade and our Arrow Up training camp documentary. The episode concludes with another edition of Kowalski’s famous trivia and a look around the CFL after a very exciting opening weekend of action. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 0:59 - bye week news 8:20 - Week 2 at Saskatchewan preview 13:32 - Glen Suitor interview 30:37 - Around the CFL 41:25 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Training Camp Week 3 With Neil McEvoy 27.05.2026 55min

  In our latest Kamloops edition of 1st and Now, Matt & Nik are giving you all the latest Lion storylines! Neil McEvoy has been coming to training camp since 1998 and seen many different parts of the province. The club’s VP of Football Ops. gives his thoughts on the 2026 version and what has stood out from a management perspective. The boys also look ahead to Friday’s pre-season finale in Winnipeg and some exciting things happening next week, including the unveiling of a transformed Lions locker room at our Surrey facility. The episode concludes with another edition of ‘Go For It Or Punt.’ TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 3:21 - pre-season vs Edmonton recap 18:57 - Nathan Rourke interview 44:23 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 48:02 - Go for it or Punt
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  Live From Kamloops with MOJ & Giulio | May 22 22.05.2026 46min

  For the final time in 2026 Training Camp, Moj & Giulio bring you all of the latest with the Lions and a look ahead to Saturday's pre-season game in Langford. Hear from wide receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. and linebackers coach Mark Washington.
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  Live From Kamloops with Moj & Giulio | May 21 21.05.2026 47min

  A star-studded Thursday show from Kamloops features Nathan Rourke, Michael Couture and newly-signed defensive lineman Casey Sayles as the squad continues with the Training Camp grind.
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  Live From Kamloops With Moj & Giulio | May 20 20.05.2026 47min

  It's a solid Wednesday edition of Live From Kamloops! MOJ & Giulio speak with wide receiver Justin McInnis, rookie linebacker Ralen Goforth and defensive coordinator Mike Benevides on how his side of the ball has stacked up so far in training camp.
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  Nathan Rourke Training Camp Edition 20.05.2026 1h 7min

  With almost two weeks of training camp in the books, Matt and Nik are joined by reigning Most Outstanding Player and Outstanding Canadian Nathan Rourke in Kamloops. Rourke talks about camp life, the ups and downs of daily battles against an improved Lion defence and how he holds himself to a high standard, no matter what happened on the previous play. We also talk more about the Tournament Capital with Tourism Kamloops Director of Brand & Marketing Carmen Herman. We wrap things up with trivia and a little Go For It Or Punt! TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 1:37 - training camp updates 20:04 - Nathan Rourke interview 43:35 - Carmen Herman interview 53:44 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 58:10 - Go for it or Punt
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  Live From Kamloops With MOj & Giulio | May 19 19.05.2026 47min

  MOJ & Giulio bring you another solid show from training camp, as general manager Ryan Rigmaiden, Most Outstanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts and rookie wide receiver Nate Demontagnac all stop by in a big hour of Lions talk!
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  Live From Kamloops With MOJ & Giulio | May 18 18.05.2026 47min

  This week, we're bringing you some bonus content! MOJ & Giulio are on location at BC Lions Training Camp. Monday's show features Buck Pierce, James Butler and newcomer Darnell Sankey as our broadcast crew brings you all the latest news from Kamloops.
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  Training Camp Week 1 + Player Performance Talk With Tanner Care 13.05.2026 55min

  Matt and Nik are back, this time from the beautiful boardroom backdrop of Canada’s Tournament Capital in Kamloops, B.C. Along with giving the goods on the first few days of training camp, the fellas welcome in Tanner Care, the Lions’ Director of Player Performance, to talk about the Lions' strength and conditioning. How much has S&C changed over the years? Tanner shares his insight and breaks down what makes Nathan Rourke such a committed athlete. We wrap it up with Training Camp trivia and Go For It Or Punt. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 3:15 - training camp updates 22:32 - Tanner Care interview 44:59 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 48:42 - Go for it or Punt
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  Training Camp Preview + Farhan Lalji Interview 06.05.2026 58min

  It’s camp week at last! Matt & Nik are back to take a look at some of the more exciting position battles to look forward to in Kamloops. TSN’s Farhan Lalji stops by to give his takes on how the Lions look heading into a season with high expectations and also weighs in on the new CFL playoff format coming in for 2027. The boys also scroll through the Summer Series and Friday Night Lions game themes for our big return to downtown Vancouver. Plus, the usual fun trivia and ‘Go For It Or Punt’ segments! TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 3:36 - BC Lions game themes 15:05 - Training camp preview 28:00 - Farhan Lalji interview 45:10 - Kowalski's trivia 49:17 - Go for it or Punt
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  Draft Recap with J.C. Abbott & 1st-Round Pick Nate DeMontagnac 29.04.2026 57min

  It was a busy couple of days in Lions land, as the club landed a total of nine new prospects in the Canadian and Global Drafts. 3DownNation’s J.C. Abbott joins Matt & Nik in-studio for a thorough breakdown of all the Lions’ selections. The boys also debate the big news of a new playoff format and schedule for 2027. Wide receiver Nate DeMontagnac joins the podcast to discuss his excitement for going in the first round and what he expects to bring to this star-studded group of receivers. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 1:50 - CFL Canadian Draft recap 6:30 - playoff format change 13:45 - J.C. Abbott interview 40:18 - Nate DeMontagnac interview 47:26 - Go for it or Punt
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  Head Coach Buck Pierce ‘Running’ Into Year Two At The Helm 22.04.2026 1h 2min

  How does the head coach see this Lions squad heading into 2026? Matt and Nik welcome Buck Pierce into the studio for a look at the overall roster, Nathan Rourke’s quest for bigger things and the organization’s quest to take the next step. Buck also talks about what has kept him busy away from the office this winter. The fellas also preview special teams, next week’s Canadian and Global Drafts and wrap it up with our trivia and Go For It Or Punt segments. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 2:29 - CFL Canadian Draft talk 10:11 - BC Lions news 13:03 - Adam Bighill retirement 17:08 - special teams preview 25:19 - Buck Pierce interview 48:56 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 54:14 - Go for it or Punt
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  Chase Brice & Stanley Berryhill Interviews + Lions Defence Preview 08.04.2026 1h 2min

  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