Matt, Nik and The MOJ were LIVE at Good Co. on Main St. for a jam-packed week one edition of 1st and Now! Wide receiver Keon Hatcher and running back James Butler joined the show to look back at a solid training camp and discuss the excitement to chase a Grey Cup in 2025. The fellas get you primed for Saturday’s Concert Kickoff clash with the Elks and it all wraps up with the return of Kowalski’s famous trivia! 0:00 - Intro and Week 1 Preview 9:29 - Keon Hatcher Sr. interview 25:54 - James Butler interview 44:03 - Kowalski’s BC Lions Trivia 50:02 - Between the Lines with PlayNow

As we get set for the final couple of days in Kamloops, the fellas bring in Lions play-by-play man Bob “The Moj” Marjanovich for an overall look at training camp and what to expect for our pre-season clash in Edmonton later this week. The boys also have some fun with their road trip city rankings! We welcome back Cam Tucker from BCLC & PlayNow.com for a look at some new pre-season wagering lines and have our usual ‘Go For It Or Punt’ and “They Not Like Us’ segments. 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Show announcements 2:28 - FanFest recap 4:18 - BC at Edmonton preview 8:50 - Bob Marjanovich interview 33:01 - Between the Lines with PlayNow 48:08 - Go For It Or Punt 52:45 - They Not Like Us

We have a game to recap! Matt and Nik are back on campus in Kamloops following 24 hours of fun at Bear Mountain Resort and Starlight Stadium. The fellas talk about solid performances in the pre-season opener and what to look forward to for the final 10 days of training camp. Assistant GM Rob Ralph joins the show to talk camp and what he sees from the Lions’ rookie Canadians so far. As always, we have our ‘Go For It Or Punt’ and ‘They Not Like Us’ segments to wrap it all up. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Show announcements 3:57 - Calgary vs. BC game recap 16:45 - Rob Ralph interview 35:38 - Go For It Or Punt 42:53 - They Not Like Us

One week into the Kamloops fun, Matt and Nik break down key camp battles shaping up and react to the exciting news of Snoop Dogg performing 2025 Concert Kickoff. VP of Football Operations Neil McEvoy joins the show to give a perspective on how the roster is shaping up and some camp memories from years past with the team. The fellas also bring our always-entertaining 'Go For It Or Punt' and 'They Not Like Us' segments, plus introduce Between The Lines with Cam Tucker from BCLC! 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Snoop Dogg performing at Concert Kickoff 3:36 - Training Camp updates 14:21 - Between The Lines with Cam Tucker of PlayNow 25:06 - Neil McEvoy interview 44:56 - Go For It Or Punt 48:56 - They Not Like Us

Matt and Nik made it to Kamloops and are fired up for the start of another BC Lions training camp. Nathan Rourke sits down with the fellas to talk about a productive off-season of training, film study and being an ambassador for the club's community programs. Nathan also breaks down being with younger brother Kurtis on the night the San Francisco 49ers called his name at the NFL Draft. The boys preview some key camp battles and have some fun along the way! TIMESTAMPS: 2:53 - Pre-Training Camp media availabilities 9:34 - Training Camp positional battles 16:58 - Training Camp superlatives 24:55 - Nathan Rourke interview 47:44 - Go For It Or Punt 52:11 - They Not Like Us

With ONE WEEK remaining until we hit the field in Kamloops, Matt and Nik recap a productive CFL Draft and take a look at the BC Lions' defence heading into 2025. Hear from linebackers coach Glen Young on his football philosophy, history as a player that includes a Super Bowl appearance and his other talents. Ryan Phillips joins the show to discuss his new role on the coaching staff and how he sees his defensive backs shaping up. We have our usual fun segments, trivia, ‘Go For it or Punt’ and ‘They Not Like Us’ to wrap it all up! 2:02 - CFL Draft recap 12:38 - BC Lions 2025 defence preview 18:42 - Coach Glen Young interview 40:00 - Coach Ryan Phillips interview 57:22 - Trivia Time - Lions single-game touchdown record 1:01:29 - Go For It or Punt 1:07:31 - They Not Like Us

With less than two weeks to go until the Kamloops heat, Matt and Nik bring you a jam-packed episode of 1st and Now. We bring in special teams coordinator Cory McDiarmid for a stroll down memory lane from his first stint and a breakdown of the Lions’ important pieces on teams. The fellas also discuss their favourite game themes coming up this season and get ready for next Tuesday’s CFL and Global Drafts. 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - BC Lions 2025 Game Themes 17:58 - Coach Cory McDiarmid interview 36:03 - BC Lions 2025 special teams preview 44:45 - Trivia Time - CFL Draft history 52:18 - Go For It or Punt 57:42 - They Not Like Us

Matt and Nik are back and getting giddy with inside 30 days remaining until our first training camp practices in Kamloops. With the coaching staff trickling into the office, the fellas speak with offensive line coach Paul Charbonneau, running backs coach Kristian Matte and receivers coach/passing game coordinator Kevin Bourgoin. The boys also take a closer look at the offence and bring you our regular fun segments in this early April edition of 1st and Now. 0:00 - Intro 5:48 - Josh Banks retirement 7:43 - Jevon Cottoy becomes BC World Vision Ambassador 9:40 - Stewart Johnston introduced as CFL commissioner 13:23 - Coach Paul Charbonneau interview 20:30 - Coach Kristian Matte interview 26:38 - Coach Kevin Bourgoin interview 36:20 - BC Lions 2025 offence preview 47:31 - Trivia Time - CFL receiving touchdown leaders 57:08 - Go For It or Punt 1:01:05 - They Not Like Us

Matt and Nik are joined by a couple of off-season additions to the 2025 BC Lions roster. First, linebacker Micah Awe joins the show to talk about returning to the Lions, approaching 100 CFL games, playing at Texas Tech, and the different aspects of the state of Texas. Next, defensive back Deontai Williams discusses why he signed with BC, his father Roosevelt’s NFL and CFL playing days, and how Coach Buck Pierce may have been targetting Deontai in his first CFL start.

The Madness is just beginning! Matt and Nik preview this week’s CFL Combine and look ahead to some of the key training camp battles on the horizon. General manager Ryan Rigmaiden joins the show to talk about some of the things the squad is looking for in the Draft along with his expectations for training camp in Kamloops. 0:00 - Intro 8:11 - Rob Ralph promoted to assistant general manager 11:43 - Lions in Langford sells out 19:28 - Lions first-year American additions 24:44 - Ryan Rigmaiden interview 47:02 - Trivia Time - BC Lions draft picks 51:58 - Go For It or Punt 56:17 - They Not Like Us

What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. The boys are back and Bakes is playing hurt after a few days of fun in Sin City. He and Nik bring you all the latest stories from Lions land, including an overall look at free agency and intriguing camp battles with TSN's Farhan Lalji. Our Go For It Or Punt and They Not Like Us segments go heavy on the 4 Nations Faceoff! 0:00 - intro 4:05 - Kristian Matte hired as RB coach 9:31 - David Mackie retirement 18:07 - Farhan Lalji interview 42:14 - Trivia Time - Longest-tenured BC Lions 47:00 - Go For It or Punt 54:39 - They Not Like Us

The boys are back to recap a busy first couple of days on the free agent front for your BC Lions. Bob "The Moj" Marjanovich stops by to talk about the new additions, the new coaching staff and what training camp battles he is excited about. The fellas also recap an eventful Super Bowl week where MOJ and Nik had boots on the ground in New Orleans, a city that Bakes is also quite familiar with. This episode has it all! 0:00 - intro 6:35 - 2025 Free Agency Recap 16:44 - Lions in Langford 19:11 - Bob Marjanovich interview 48:22 - Trivia Time - BC Lions Free Agency 53:48 - Go For It or Punt 58:15 - They Not Like Us

The offseason has kicked into high gear as free agency is just around the corner. Lions' analyst Giulio Caravatta joins Matt and Nik to break down the key re-signings so far and what the squad might look to address when the market opens. Giulio also gives a solid account of the current state of Canadian quarterbacks. The fellas also discuss their favourite parts of the 2025 schedule and branch out during the always-entertaining 'Go For It Or Punt' and 'They Not Like Us' segments. 0:00 - Intro 3:16 - 2025 schedule release 10:44 - Lions re-signings 15:28 - Arrow Up: Home Turf episodes 17:53 - Giulio Caravatta interview 39:00 - Debate: which U.S. state has the best CFL players? 43:48 - Go For It or Punt 55:22 - They Not Like Us

Bo Lokombo joins Matt and Nik on the heels of his retirement from football to recap some of his fondest memories as a Lion, both on and off the field. The linebacker leaves a lasting legacy as both a player and someone who gave back to his community, most recently as a proud ambassador for World Vision Canada.

In the 2025 season premiere of 1st and Now, Matt & Nik have plenty to talk about! From key player transactions to the coaching staff being assembled by Buck Pierce, the season prep. is in full force. The boys also talk with linebacker Josh Woods on both his injury recovery and the tragic fire situation in Los Angeles. To close it out, it’s an NFL-themed version of both ‘Go For It Or Punt’ or ‘They Not Like Us.’ 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Dejon Allen trade 5:10 - Sean Whyte extension 6:40 - Garry Peters extension 9:16 - Tibo Debaillie extension 10:32 - Riley Pickett extension 12:16 - James Butler, RB signings 17:30 - BC coaching staff announcement 24:00 - Josh Woods interview 44:12 - Arrow Up update 46:23 - Go For It or Punt

Matt and Nik bring you the final episode of 2024 which happens to come on the same day 2023 Most Outstanding Defensive Player Mathieu Betts signed for two more years. The boys break that and a few other transactions down, talk about their favourite Christmas gifts of all time and have some fun with our 'Go For It Or Punt' and 'They Not Like Us' segments! Happy Holidays to all of our great listeners! 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Mathieu Betts signs two-year extension 8:36 - BC Lions signings, pending free agents 20:24 - Arrow Up update 23:24 - Holiday season talk 26:05 - Go For It or Punt 33:36 - They Not Like Us

It's been a big week for the BC Lions as Buck Pierce was officially sworn in as the team's 28th head coach. Buck joins this week's episode to reflect on arriving in Canada nearly 20 years ago, his greatest Lion memories, rising through the coaching ranks in Winnipeg and he also answers questions from fans in our latest mailbag. Matt and Nik also give their thoughts on the hire and branch out in our Go For It Or Punt and a new segment titled "They Not Like Us." 0:00 - Intro, 0:32 - Buck Pierce announced as head coach, 11:52 - Vernon Adams Jr. trade, 18:17 - Buck Pierce interview, 41:13 - Go For It or Punt, 49:40 - They Not Like Us.

Matt and Nik break down the Lions' big week of moves while saluting Rick Campbell's job one day after he left the organization. The boys also recap an exciting and fulfilling Grey Cup week for Vancouver and discuss the Argonauts' victory with Ben Grant from XsandArgos, TSN 1050 and Three Down Nation.

Matt and Nik return with some post-mortem as the Lions fell short once again in their quest for a seventh Grey Cup. The fellas look back at key moments in the loss to Saskatchewan and look ahead to this weekend's division finals plus set the stage for what will still be a fun week of festivities as Vancouver gets set to host the 111th Grey Cup.

It’s s jam-packed edition of the podcast as Matt and Nik preview all of the key storylines for Saturday’s Western Semi-Final in Saskatchewan. Hear from Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta, head coach Rick Campbell, defensive back Garry Peters plus a discussion with CJME Regina’s Jamie Nye. November in the CFL has arrived! 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Week 20 vs Montreal, regular season recap 5:21 - Rick Campbell Oct. 29 media snippet 8:26 - Garry Peters Oct. 29 media snippet 13:40 - Giulio Caravatta interview 20:27 - Western Semi-Final at Saskatchewan preview 25:24 - Jamie Nye interview 40:59 - Eastern Semi-Final talk 43:34 - Go For It or Punt