1st and Now

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  Ryan Phillips On Wall Of Fame Career 09.09.2026 49min

  In the second instalment of our 2026 Wall of Fame interviews, Ryan Phillips joins the program to reflect on his great career and how he carved a 2005 opportunity into a lifelong stay with the BC Lions. RP tells a great story of the 2006 Grey Cup and his experience drinking out of the cherished trophy. He also breaks down his favourite of the 47 interceptions he recorded in a Lions uniform. The fellas also recap Friday’s tough loss in Montreal and the importance of bouncing back in key areas for Saturday’s home rematch TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 4:31 - Week 14 at Montreal recap 14:37 - Ryan Phillips interview 39:06 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Inside the 2026 BC Lions With GM Ryan Rigmaiden + Ottawa Recap, Montreal Preview 02.09.2026 50min

  Matt, MOJ & Nik are in Ottawa for another jam-packed episode of the podcast. Along with looking back at another impressive victory, the boys are joined by general manager Ryan Rigmaiden. How does Riggs view his team after a five-game winning streak? He also breaks down life as a talent evaluator with NFL roster moves now in full force. The fellas also preview Friday’s big test in Montreal and wrap it up once again with a fun round of CFL trivia! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 4:59 - Week 13 at Ottawa recap 14:46 - Ryan Rigmaiden interview 41:17 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  CFL and Media Talk With Chris Streveler 26.08.2026 50min

  It’s Ottawa week, as the boys look ahead to this two-game Eastern trip through the Nation’s Capital and Montreal. They also recap Sunday’s big win over Saskatchewan and what stood out on both sides of the ball. Grey Cup champion and former CFL and NFl quarterback Chris Streveler joins the podcast to discuss Nathan Rourke, his overall thoughts on the Lions and his latest chapter in the digital media world, where he loves to promote the CFL and all of the league’s great marketing initiatives. Once again, we wrap this up with Kowalski’s World-famous trivia! TIMESTAMPS: 0:35 - intro + Week 12 vs Saskatchewan recap 12:43 - Chris Streveler interview 38:21 - Week 13 at Ottawa preview 44:14 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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  Watermelon Smash Preview with Jamie Nye 19.08.2026 50min

  It’s a long week of prep and build-up to the next big BC Lions game! There's plenty to discuss, as the boys are back to recap the big win in Calgary and preview Sunday’s Watermelon Smash with Saskatchewan in what promises to be a memorable afternoon. Jamie Nye from CJME Regina stops by with all of the latest in Riderville. The boys also give out their mid-season CFL awards and wrap it up with a new version of our Lions trivia! This time, MOJ plays the role of Game Show Host. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:52 - Week 11 at Calgary recap 8:14 - O.J. Brigance tribute 13:22 - Jamie Nye interview 30:06 - Mid-season CFL awards 40:44 - K̶o̶w̶a̶l̶s̶k̶i̶'̶s̶ Moj's BC Lions trivia
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  Wall of Fame edition with Travis Lulay Interview 12.08.2026 48min

  2011 Grey Cup champion and 2026 Wall of Fame inductee Travis Lulay joins the show to talk about the honour, share his favourite career memories and answer social media questions from fans. The boys also recap a gutsy win over Hamilton, break down keys to this week’s battle in Calgary and wrap things up with some Lulay trivia! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro + BC Lions news 6:02 - Week 10 vs Hamilton recap 13:40 - Travis Lulay interview 42:19 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
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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.