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In this National Truth and Reconciliation edition of Diversity is Strength Conversations, host Donnovan Bennett is joined by Taylor McPherson, Kyle Jackson, and Misty Kolozetti for a candid dialogue on recognition, identity, and participation in reconciliation. Together they explore what it means to be seen, how to engage in community, and why uncomfortable conversations are essential to lasting change. Diversity is Strength Conversations is presented by Kyndryl and powered by SiriusXM.
In this Pride Month edition of Diversity is Strength Conversations, host Donnovan Bennett speaks with former CFL player Maven Maurer about the deeply personal journey of coming out as trans. Maven reveals how football became both a refuge and a distraction, and opens up about the fear of losing community, the courage it takes to be seen, and the power of choosing yourself—no matter the cost. Diversity is Strength Conversations is presented by Kyndryl and powered by SiriusXM.
In this special Asian Heritage Month episode, host Donnovan Bennett sits down with Canada Basketball's Abby Albino and TSN's John Lu to reflect on their experiences in the sports industry. From childhood memories of using sport to belong, to pushing for representation in media, marketing and sneakers, they share powerful stories of navigating identity, the importance of visibility and building spaces where everyone feels seen. Diversity is Strength Conversations is presented by Kyndryl and powered by SiriusXM.
Women's sports are finally getting their long overdue time to shine, and it's only the beginning. In honour of International Women's Day, Donnovan Bennett talks about the importance of investing in the future of women's sports with Shannon Woeller from Vancouver Rise FC of the NSL, Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport and Lindsay Knowlton, Founder and CEO of Iron Lady Golf.
This episode of Diversity is Strength Conversations, presented by Kyndryl and powered by SiriusXM, features host Donnovan Bennett and a panel of guests reflecting on Black History Month. Argos' star receiver DaVaris Daniels, MLSE Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Angela White, and Football Ontario's Manager of Flag Development, Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, discuss the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation and leading with purpose, despite the challenges they have faced.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba reflect on the biggest moments and standout players of the 2024 CFL season. Then, they turn their attention to 2025, sharing bold predictions and what to watch for in the year ahead.
It’s the final episode of the season, and Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba are here to wrap it all up with an in-depth look at the 111th Grey Cup! From the game’s biggest plays to the standout performances that defined the championship. They’ll share their thoughts on the CFL Awards winners, dive into the pivotal decisions, and relive the moments that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett react to the thrilling Finals, reflect on their season predictions, and look ahead to the Grey Cup. Plus, Marshall Ferguson hosts the Red Tag Aerial Report with an in-depth look at each team’s quarterback.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba discuss the recently announced CFL award nominees and give their insights on the semi-final games. Later, Marshall Ferguson joins them for the Aerial Report, offering an in-depth analysis of this weekend’s matchups.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba dive into two Canadians making CFL history this season - a 'Double Double'. They also break down the upcoming Semi-Final matchups, and later, Marshall Ferguson joins them for an Aerial Report, analyzing each team's quarterback.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba celebrate the return of Vernon Adams Jr, get into their picks for All-CFL receiver, and make the case for Bo Levi Mitchell to win the Most Outstanding Player award this year.
Donnovan Bennett and Marshall Ferguson break down the teams that have secured their playoff spots, spotlight the standout rookies to keep an eye on, and debate which running back has the best shot at claiming this year's Most Outstanding Player title.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba debate All-CFL Kickers, which Receiver could win MOP, and compete in a "Who Am I" challenge.
Henoc Muamba and Davis Sanchez dive into the CFL’s important work around Truth and Reconciliation, break down Winnipeg securing that all-important playoff spot, and interview Jovon Johnson to highlight the top defensive players dominating the league right now.
Ryan Francis, Claudia Jimerson and Samantha Big Swallow make up a tremendous panel discussing the value and role of sports for Indigenous youth.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett discuss superstitions and Bo Levi Mitchell's recent success with his 'BOveralls', their All-CFL Linebacker choice, and possible Grey Cup matchups.
Henoc & Donnovan discuss their hot takes, which players have Star Power, All-CFL (formally known as CFL All-Star), some Unreal Stats from Brady Oliveira, and more.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba discuss BC's bounce back, hall of fame greats, and chat with Randy Ambrosie about how the CFL is living up the fun, fast, and entertaining brand promise.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba recap OKTire Labour Day Weekend where they discuss Nathan Rourke’s return to form, the Edmonton Elks' surging success, the Hamilton Tiger Cats' big win and more. With teams trending in different directions, they also give their power rankings as the CFL heads into Week 14.
Donnovan & Henoc chat about their predictions for OK Tire Labour Day Weekend, must haves for the perfect tailgate, a chance for some big movement in the West, and compete in some Labour Day Classic trivia.
The East is rolling right now! Historically, the West is the Division to watch – but have the tides turned? Henoc and Marshall also discuss Rourke's return, Masoli's emotional first game back, the need for two Quarterbacks to make it to playoffs, and who is rolling up to the game in an S-Tier outfit.
Kid Canada returns to the BC Lions! Donnovan & Henoc react to the news including what this means for Vernon Adams Jr. + later we look at Janarion Grant's season and blind rank him among some of the best returners in CFL history.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett react to two big upsets in the CFL as the Edmonton Elks get their first win of the 2024 season on the road against the Riders, while the Bombers blank the Lions at home. The guys also look ahead to how a couple of teams will fare after some unfortunate quarterback injuries, and make their picks for all of the action in Week 10 of the CFL season.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down the quarterback competition in Edmonton between Tre Ford and McLeod Bethel-Thompson and contemplate the future of another Canadian quarterback who could soon be returning to the CFL. The guys also highlight some players across the league who have earned the right to recline and unwind, plus make their picks for all of the Week 9 games!
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Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba discuss Chris Jones' termination as General Manager and Head Coach and what it means to the Edmonton Elks, who just added yet another walk-off field goal loss to their record. They also dive into some standout players that you must have in your CFL Fantasy team, Canadians players who are on pace to make history, and choose their week 7 picks.
Donnovan Bennett and guest co-host Luca Celebre go into a very thought out conversation about which players match certain Timbit flavours in support of Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. Luca also shares some insight about when he's going to stay inside a CFL stadium for 24 hours. They also briefly discuss Montreal's current win-streak, and make their week 6 picks.
Donnovan Bennett and Henoc Muamba compete in a CFL trivia challenge based on the season so far, and make their picks for week 5.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett reflect on some of the Canadian football players they looked up to growing up, draft their top 5 Canadian things of all-time, and make their week 4 picks. They also sit down with the Montreal Alouettes' Canadian superstar wide receiver Tyson Philpot to talk about the season so far.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett reveal their top 3 Canadian WB's currently in the CFL, and take on the "Aura Eliminator" challenge to see who has the best aura in the league. They quickly discuss week 2 and make their picks for week 3 where Donnovan tells us the aftermath of his rivalry with his father-in-law after last Sunday's huge game.
In celebration of Pride Month, our Diversity is Strength panel discusses allyship in sports and how we can make our games a more accepting place for everyone. Featuring pro hockey players Luke Prokop and Carly Jackson, along with Toronto Argonauts former player and now front office member Matt Black.
Henoc and Donnovan discuss the two quarterbacks who've caught their attention as well which quarterbacks they would draft for a starter and backup QB based off of week 1 play. They also discuss their top 5 all-time touchdown celebrations, and make their picks for week 2.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett discuss their week 1 game predictions and their very early takes on the end of season awards. They also react to the TSN Top 50 list, and sit down to talk about everything Jonas Brothers with superfan Kristina.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett sit down with Samuel Emilus and AJ Ouellette to discuss the upcoming 2024 CFL season. The guys also give their hot takes on the top 10 CFL players ahead of TSN's 2024 CFL Top 50 Players list.
CFL football is back! Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap the first preseason game of the 2024 season between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers while looking ahead to the preseason match ups to come. Henoc also takes the World Vision Canada CFL Team Picker to figure out which team he should support in his first year of retirement, and the guys sit down with TSN's James Duthie.
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, we're talking to two people making a big impact on the game of football. Katie Miyazaki of Football Canada and Royce Metchie of the Toronto Argonauts.
Henoc & Donnovan discuss all of the news coming out of training camp including what’s going on in Hamilton with Bo Levi Mitchell? Now that he’s retired, Henoc takes World Vision Canada’s CFL ‘Team Picker’ quiz to find out who he should be cheering for this season. And the guys catch up with honourary ‘Canadian Air Force’ member, Weston Dressler to discuss his recent induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 2024.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett sit down with SJ Green and Chad Owens to discuss the recent announcement that the two receivers will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame with the Class of 2024.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down all of the moves from the 2024 CFL Draft alongside expert insight and analysis from Marshall Ferguson. The guys make their picks for which team won the CFL Draft before sitting down with BC Lions owner Amar Doman to discuss Asian Heritage Month and the big plans in store for the BC Lions this season as they get set to host the 111th Grey Cup this November.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett are challenged to make their quarterback blind rankings and give some spicy takes in the process. Plus, the guys discuss the upcoming CFL Draft airing on April 30th at 8pm on TSN and TSN+ and sit down with William Stanback and Alexander Hollins of the BC Lions to talk about the upcoming CFL season.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett are joined by two of the newest additions to the Ottawa REDBLACKS roster in Dominique Rhymes and Adarius Pickett. Recorded in Hamilton during the CFL Content Capture.
This week we're joined by two former 'Dawgs of the Week' - Brady Oliveira and Kenny Lawler of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Recorded in Hamilton during the CFL Content Capture, Kenny puts Donnovan on blast for his 'Receiver Blind Rankings' last week and we're talking legacy with Winnipeg's own Most Outstanding Canadian RB.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett sit down with Chris Streveler to talk about his 5 year journey across the NFL and his decision to return to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers where the quarterback won a Grey Cup in 2019. The guys also put their football knowledge (and luck) to the test blind ranking their top 5 CFL wide receivers.
Donnovan Bennett and Marshall Ferguson recap all things CFL Combine presented by New Era and discuss some of the notable names who saw their draft stock rise or fall ahead of the CFL Draft on April 30th
Donnovan Bennett and Marshall Ferguson talk all things CFL Combine before the country’s top football prospects look to turn heads March 19-24 in Winnipeg
With March upon us, Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap some of the madness happening in USports while proposing their ideas to create even more madness in the playoffs for USports football. The guys also react to CFL.ca's list of players picked to win the Most Outstanding Canadian award through the 2028 CFL season and sit down with Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas!
In honour of International Women's Day, we reflect on many of the incredible and positive steps forward for women in professional sport, while also recognizing the unfortunate reality of setbacks still faced by many on and off the field. Discussing their experiences and offering their perspectives are Saroya Tinker of the PWHL, Carolyn Cody of the BC Lions and Olympic figure skating Gold Medallist Gabrielle Daleman.
After last week's heated debate over the CFL.ca 'Way Too Early Power Rankings', Donnovan comes with his take on where each team currently stands. Plus, we talk the start of Combine season including interesting interview questions prospects get. We're also joined by the CFL's current longest-tenured head coach, Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Mike O'Shea.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett reflect on the best moments of Henoc's football journey after he announced the end of his 13-year pro career that saw him play in both the CFL and NFL. The guys also call up BC Lions co-general manager and head coach Rick Campbell to chat about the team's outlook for the 2024 CFL season and get into a spicy debate over CFL.ca's "Way Too Early" Power Rankings.
In honour of Black History Month, Diversity is Strength Conversations shines the spotlight on the issues of impact, representation and opportunity for black athletes in Canada. To provide their unique perspectives and insights, we're joined by 3-time CFL Most Outstanding Canadian and Canadian Football Hall of Famer Jon Cornish, as well as Georgette Reed, 17-time Canadian track-and-field champion and the daughter of CFL legend George Reed.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett look at every team's Grey Cup odds as the flurry of free agency transactions cools down around the league, and give their opinions on which teams might be flying under the radar heading into the 2024 CFL season. The guys also sit down with Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich to discuss their upcoming season and how the returning head coach plans to approach his first season in The Hammer.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down the first day of 2024 free agency across the CFL, recapping all of the biggest moves across the league, discuss which remaining big-name free agents could be signing soon, and analyze each team's roster for the 2024 season.
Marshall Ferguson and Donnovan Bennett break down a frantic week of news leading up to CFL Free Agency, including a couple of key players returning to the Blue Bombers, a shuffling of the running back market across the league, and some major departures for the Argonauts.
Donnovan Bennett and Marshall Ferguson make their 2024 Free Agency predictions for the biggest names in the CFL yet to sign with a team for the upcoming season. The guys also look ahead to the NFL's Super Bowl game and sit down with Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters.
0:00 - Intro
3:15 - NFL Playoffs
5:30 - QB Dru Brown traded
7:45 - Chris Streveler suitors?
9:15 - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie interview
24:30 - Shawn Burke pre-Free Agency moves
26:45 - Shawn Burke interview
Henoc Muamba and Donnoan Bennett break down a series of signings and trades across the CFL, most notably with McLeod Bethel-Thompson returning to the league with the Edmonton Elks and Kurleigh Gittens Jr. heading along with him to Edmonton while Jake Ceresna joins the Argonauts. The guys break down how Bethel-Thompson's arrival impacts Tre Ford, the Elks outlook for the 2024 CFL season, and debate potential landing spots for currently unsigned quarterbacks such as Dru Brown, Taylor Cornelius, who was recently waived by the Elks, and Chris Streveler, who is rumoured to be interested in a CFL return.
In the 2023 holiday edition of The Waggle, Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett give out a Christmas gift to each CFL team going into the new year and reminisce about their favourite moments from the 2023 season. The guys also preview their most anticipated games on the 2024 CFL schedule and catch up with newly-appointed head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Corey Mace
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down a slew of signings across the CFL including the Montreal Alouettes bringing back multiple key veteran pieces from their Grey Cup championship team and the BC Lions running it back next season with their entire coaching staff from 2023. The guys also discuss every teams single most important issue to address in free agency and sit down with BC Lions defensive coordinator and newly appointed assistant head coach Ryan Phillips.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett discuss some of the major coaching changes in the CFL so far as the offseason begins, including Corey Mace being hired as the head coach in Saskatchewan, a new offensive coordinator in Ottawa, and a major shake-up in the Hamilton front office. The guys also sit down with 3-time Grey Cup champion Shawn Lemon to talk about the celebrations in Montreal and discuss some of the most intriguing free agents set to hit the market in February.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett sit down with some of the league's best at the CFL Awards to get their thoughts and reaction in these Waggle-exclusive interviews!0:00 Qwan'tez Stiggers - Most Outstanding Rookie8:55 Mathieu Betts - Most Outstanding Defensive Player14:53 Javon Leake - Most Outstanding Special Teams Player22:43 Dejon Allen - Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman26:59 Brady Oliveira - Most Outstanding Canadian31:05 Chad Kelly - Most Outstanding Player
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down a historic 110th Grey Cup game that will not be forgotten anytime soon, as the underdog Montreal Alouettes pulled off one of the most miraculous upsets in the history of the CFL.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett sit down with key players on both sides of the ball from the Alouettes and the Blue Bombers before the two teams face off in the 110th Grey Cup.INTERVIEWS WITH TIME STAMPS0:00 Demerio Houston and Brandon Alexander18:16 Darnell Sankey and Shawn Lemon40:34 Jackson Jeffcoat and Sergio Castillo55:41 James Letcher Jr. and Austin Mack1:04:45 Stanley Bryant and Jermarcus Hardrick1:21:56 William Stanback and Tyson Philpot1:34:40 Nic Demski and Kenny Lawler
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down all the action from the Division Finals this past weekend and look ahead to the 110th Grey Cup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.
Henoc Muamba and Luca Celebre look ahead to the Division Final match ups as the Grey Cup Playoffs roll on in the Canadian Football League. The guys also look back on a pair of thrilling Division Semi-Final games, debate where Bo Levi Mitchell will be playing football in 2024, and deep dive all four starting quarterbacks who will be playing this Saturday with the CFL's resident quarterback Marshall Ferguson.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett preview all of the action coming up in the Eastern and Western Semi-Finals next weekend, break down the quarterbacks from each game alongside Marshall Ferguson, and make their early picks for MVP and MVC of the 110th Grey Cup.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett react to the Saskatchewan Roughriders decision to not renew Craig Dickenson's contract as head coach of the team while extending the contract of general manager Jeremy O'Day, and get expert analysis from TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor about why the team went in the direction that they did. The guys also look ahead at the final week of the CFL regular season, including a playoff preview between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Monteal Alouettes.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap a week of CFL football that proved crucial in solidifying the playoff picture around the league. Plus, with the announcement of flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics, the guys assemble their dream team of CFL players for the Canadian Men's side. Finally, we look ahead to all of the week 20 action, including a season-defining matchup between the Roughriders and Stampeders, and sit down with standout Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap what was the game of the year in Week 18 when Winnipeg pulled off a come-from-behind overtime victory against BC to take control of first place in the West Division. The guys also sit down with Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back James Butler as he prepares for a revenge game against his old team. Henoc and Donnovan also give their pick for Most Outstanding Rookie, debate all-star selections at the QB and OL positions, and look ahead to all of the Week 19 action and the playoff implications that come with it.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett get you set for CFL All-Star voting to open this week by making their all star picks at defensive line, running back, and defensive back as well as interviewing Montreal star receiver Austin Mack! The guys also play a game of guess the artist with songs from Green Day and Carrie Underwood leading up to the Grey Cup Festival in Hamilton, preview all of the action coming up in week 18 and remember the legendary George Reed.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett look forward to Week 17 in the CFL and specifically discuss the various initiatives around the league taking place in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The guys also break down some CFL strategies being implemented in the NFL, make their picks for CFL All Star, and sit down with The Halluci Nation before they play halftime at the BC Lions game this weekend.
In our fifth 'Diversity is Strength Conversations' episode this year, we talk about the Truth & Reconciliation Commissions 'Calls to Action', and dive into how sports can play a role in that. To help us with this, we are joined by Kevin T. Hart, Amy Shipley and Brian Chrupalo.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap a week of classic CFL games from Week 15 and debate The Waggle's CFL power rankings as we near the end of the regular season. The guys also sit down with Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Tim White and discuss their early candidates for the MOP and MOC awards.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett look ahead to Week 15 in the CFL and all of the playoff implications that come with it including the East Division potentially being decided this Friday! The guys also sit down with Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford and rank the top 3 catches from the middle third of the CFL season.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down all of the action from an OK Tire Labour Day Weekend to remember, including a thrilling upset victory by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Plus, the guys make their tier lists ranking the relationship status of every starting quarterback in the CFL with their respective teams and look ahead to all of the Week 14 action including two Week 13 rematches!
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett preview what is sure to be an exciting OK Tire Labour Day Weekend, look back on Week 12 where Edmonton notably snapped their home losing streak, and sit down with one of the greatest to ever play on OK Tire Labour Day Weekend - someone who has played in all of the OK Tire Labour Day Weekend match-ups - Henry Burris himself!
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett look back on an exhilarating Week 11 in the CFL including a battle of celebrations between Alexander Hollins and Samuel Emilus in a Sunday night thriller to wrap up last weeks slate of games. The guys also draft their top 5 receivers from the upper echelon of CFL teams, analyze a do-or-die stretch of the schedule for the Montreal Alouettes and look ahead to all of the Week 12 matchups.
Henoc Muamba and Luca Celebre separate the CFL's cream of the crop from the rest of the pack as they break down all of the action from week 10, give their power rankings of the top 3 teams in the CFL right now, and look ahead to an exciting week 11! Plus, Henoc and Donnovan Bennett sit down with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback and former BC Lion Nathan Rourke during his first NFL preseason.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap what they describe as an "eventful" week in the CFL, with a new team taking the top spot in the CFL Power Rankings, some notable names departing their spot on the sidelines and others making their long-awaited return! The guys also preview the games next week, including Tre Ford's first start of the season for the Elks, and chat with the King of the Crumback, "Dusty Football" himself, Dustin Crum before he takes on Henoc's Argonauts this week.
We recap Touchdown Atlantic, changes on offence in Edmonton, Bo going back on the 6-game and look ahead to a clash of titans in the West on Thursday night.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett look ahead to an exciting slate of games in Week 8 of the 2023 CFL season, highlighted by Touchdown Atlantic in Halifax this Saturday at 5pm AST! The guys also look back on The Crumback 2.0 as Ottawa pulled out another overtime victory last week, Henoc discusses what life was like back in his university days at St. Francis Xavier University, and Donnovan and Henoc participate in a Nova Scotian-themed game of trivia!
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap one of the most exciting weeks of CFL football in recent memory! They break down "The Crumback" in Ottawa and react to one of the most improbable plays you'll ever see by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as well as possibly the catch of the year by Toronto Argonauts receiver Damonte Coxie. The guys also break down the quarterback situation across the league and debate who holds the title of best running back in the CFL, wrapping it all up with an exclusive interview with Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Nic Demski!
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett take a look at the best of the best after the first quarter of the CFL season, including the best catch so far and the best receiver in the league to this point. The guys also send love to Jeremiah Masoli after his unfortunate achilles injury, highlight some of the rules that make Canadian football great, and catch up with Guinness World Record holder and newly-appointed CFL legend Bobby Dubeau!
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett react to Ottawa getting their first win of the season behind quarterback Tyrie Adams' first CFL start and Vernon Adams' baffling 6-interception outing against the Argos. They also look back at some of the best jerseys in CFL history and separate the contenders from the pretenders as we approach the quarter-way mark of the season.
Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett look ahead to Canada Day in the CFL with a head-to-head draft of their top 5 Canadians in the league! The guys also debate how far the Lions can go this season after a dominant road win in Winnipeg and evaluate what it takes to develop a top tier quarterback in the CFL.
After LL Cool J rocked BC Place for the Lions home opener, Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett discuss their top musical performances in CFL history! Plus, the guys call out that teammate who celebrates a play a little bit too hard when they're losing and give their thoughts on a potential quarterback controversy brewing in Edmonton.
For our Pride Month episode of Diversity is Strength Conversations, Donnovan is joined by former pro hockey player Brock McGillis and Commissioner of the National Gay Flag Football League Joel Horton. In this episode we discuss lack of inclusion in sports and how to make them a more welcoming place for all.
Henoc Muamba and Kristina Costabile give their overreaction power rankings after a wild week in the CFL, debate which rivalry is the best in the league, and look at some of the antics players around the CFL have been getting up to in their free time. Plus, Donnovan and Henoc sit down with Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly for an exclusive interview.
Welcome to the 2023 CFL season! To kick things off we're talking TSN's Top 50 Players (and one notable omission), and introducing our new segments "That Guy" and "Dawg of the Week".
In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, CFL on TSN's Farhan Lalji, former O-lineman Obby Khan and football official Henry Chiu join Donnovan Bennett to share their experiences in Canada and in football.
To celebrate International Women's Day, we speak with 3 of the many women doing great work around the CFL. TSN's Kate Beirness, BC Lions' Tanya Henderson and Edmonton Elks' Ashley Callingbull.
0:30 - Orlondo Steinauer, Head Coach & President, Football Operations - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
19:10 - Corey Mace, Defensive Coordinator - Toronto Argonauts
42:00 - Geroy Simon, Assistant General Manager - Edmonton Elks
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Ottawa's new coaching staff
3:30 - Montreal's coaching search
6:25 - Nathan Rourke watch
11:30 - Gift giving season
12:00 - A gift for the BC Lions
15:00 - A gift for the Edmonton Elks
17:30 - A gift for the Calgary Stampeders
20:00 - Gifts for Winnipeg and Saskatchewan
25:30 - A gift for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
29:40 - A gift for the Ottawa REDBLACKS
33:25 - A gift for the Montreal Alouettes
36:00 - A gift for the Toronto Argonauts
39:00 - Conclusion
That's Mr. Muamba to you! Our own Henoc Muamba is not only a Grey Cup champion, but was named the game's MVP and MVC (Canadian). To debrief the entire lead-up, Grey Cup game and week-long "Club Dub" that followed, we've got you covered with Donnovan and Henoc on this episode of The Waggle.
In the West it's Nathan Rourke and the exciting BC Lions team trying to knock off the 2x defending champion Bombers. Darrin Bauming of Bonfire Sports joins us to break down that match-up, and later CFL.ca's Marshall Ferguson joins the guys to talk about Henoc's Toronto Argonauts ahead of their Eastern Final clash with the Alouettes.
We're joined by our East and West analysts this week to help us tee up a great weekend of playoff football. First, Darrin Bauming helps us look ahead to the great Western Semi-Final showdown between the Calgary Stampeders and BC Lions. After, Marshall Ferguson crunches numbers and gives a look at what we can expect in the Eastern Semi-Final between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes.
Eugene Lewis joins the Waggle to talk about his journey to the top of the CFL, plus Donnovan and Henoc analyze the matchups heading into the final week of the regular season!
0:00 – Intro
2:00 – Week 19 Montreal @ Ottawa Game Recap
4:10 – Week 19 Hamilton @ Calgary Game Recap
7:30 – Dane Evans coming up clutch
8:50 – Week 19 Toronto @ Edmonton Game Recap
10:10 – Edmonton’s home losing streak continues
11:50 – Taylor Cornelius injury update
12:40 – How real are the Argonauts?
15:00 – Week 19 Winnipeg @ BC Game Recap
18:15 – Henoc’s Unsung Hero
20:00 – Playoff picture update
22:30 – Week 20 Ottawa @ Hamilton Game Preview
23:50 – Week 20 BC @ Edmonton Game Preview
25:30 – Week 20 Toronto @ Montreal Game Preview
27:55 – Week 20 Saskatchewan @ Calgary Game Preview
Bombers legend Doug Brown chats with the boys about the Winnipeg dynasty. Then, with the Grey Cup Playoffs only 3 weeks away, Donnovan and Henoc analyze the upcoming games in Week 19 and debate which teams are will make the cut heading into the postseason.
The Lions, Stampeders and Argonauts all clinched playoff spots last week. We break down their games and how the rest of the season (and playoff picture) is starting to shape up.
0:00 – Welcome Sara Orlesky
2:30 – What inspired her to get into this field
4:45 – The Sara Orlesky Farewell Tour
8:30 – Being able to thrive in a traditionally male-dominated field
12:30 – The career path and choosing to move on
17:45 – Advice for young girls who want to be like Sara
20:30 – Changes in the CFL and industry since Sara started
24:00 – Sara’s new role with the Jets
27:45 – What Sara will miss the most
32:15 – Week 15 “upsets”
36:30 – Playoff implications
37:45 – Extra-curriculars postgame in Calgary
40:00 – Signing off with Sara
Donnovan and Henoc look ahead to Week 15 in the CFL and discuss who could go on a run during the home stretch of the regular season as we begin the road to the Grey Cup in Regina this November.
In our final Diversity is Strength Conversation of 2022 we speak with 3 great guests from around the CFL: Lions' defensive back Jacob Firlotte, CFL official Brian Chrupalo and Elks' game day host Ashley Callingbull.
RUNDOWN
0:00 – Intro
1:00 – Ottawa @ Montreal – OK Tire Labour Day Weekend Recap
4:40 – Could a receiver make a case for MOP?
6:50 – James Smith Cree Nation
7:50 – Winnipeg @ Saskatchewan – OK Tire Labour Day Weekend Recap
9:30 – Discipline issues in Saskatchewan
13:00 – Marino’s latest offence
15:35 – Collaros continues to dominate
19:40 – Toronto @ Hamilton – OK Tire Labour Day Weekend Recap
24:20 – Jamal Peters breakout performances
26:00 – Trouble in Tiger Town
30:00 – Edmonton @ Calgary – OK Tire Labour Day Weekend Recap
32:30 – Week 14 Montreal @ BC Preview
34:05 – Week 14 Toronto @ Ottawa Preview
36:00 – Week 14 Saskatchewan @ Winnipeg Preview
41:10 – Week 14 Calgary @ Edmonton Preview
43:40 – Sara Orlesky’s last game on the sideline
The best part of summer is finally here - OK Tire Labour Day weekend! The best rivalries in the CFL take centre stage and we are here for it.
This week we're picking our All-Stars for the first half of the season! Also, with the Alouettes perhaps settling their QB question, many more arise across the league with Nathan Rourke going down and back-ups making a case in Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Saskatchewan.
We brought in a few ringers from out west as Pat Steinberg in Calgary and Darrin Bauming in Winnipeg take over the controls of The Waggle this week. We're looking back at some big upsets in week 10, looking ahead to week 11 and beyond as the West Division is getting ready for an incredible finish to the 2022 season.
386yds passing & 5 TDs in one half of football? You know Donnovan's driving the Nathan Rourke hype train this week, especially as 'Kid Canada' gets set to take on the O.G. Bo Levi Mitchell in Calgary this week. We also discuss the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 4th quarter woes and are the Riders looking east for their road to the Grey Cup?
Week 8 had some big moments, including another great game between Calgary and Winnipeg, and Ottawa finally getting that elusive first W. But with the Argos loss and Ticats win, their 4-game head-to-head over the next 5 weeks becomes increasingly intriguing.
0:00 – Intro
0:39 - Week 7 TOR @ SSK Recap
4:01 - Andrew Harris Surpasses 10 000 Yards Rushing
9:09 - Jake Dolegala First Impressions
11:46 - Toronto Defensive Performance in Week 7
12:50 - Week 7 MTL @ OTT Recap
15:25 - Who Should Start at QB in Ottawa?
16:51 - Rourke Struggles in Lions Win
20:22 - Looking ahead for Hamilton
21:08 - Winnipeg Finds a Way to Win
23:23 - Week 8 MTL @ HAM
26:33 - Week 8 BC @ SSK
29:15 - Week 8 WPG @ CGY
30:54 - Week 8 OTT @ TOR
34:04 - John Metchie III
0:00 – Intro
1:30 – Marino suspension
7:00 – Duke vs. Shaq at TDA
15:00 – Henoc’s argument with Pinball
17:00 – Maintaining composure in the heat of battle
19:30 – Touchdown Atlantic atmosphere
23:00 – Edmonton’s comeback win over Montreal
26:30 – Heavyweight bout between Calgary and Winnipeg
32:30 – Hamilton holds on to beat Ottawa
35:30 – Pressure on Montreal heading to Ottawa
40:10 – Khari Jones lands a job in Hamilton
41:00 – Hamilton heads to BC
43:00 – Can Edmonton push Winnipeg in week 7?
45:00 – Toronto/Saskatchewan rematch in Regina
The CFL is headed east as Wolfville, Nova Scotia plays host to the Argos and Riders in the 2022 version of Touchdown Atlantic. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie joins us to talk about the event and the potential of CFL football on the east coast.
0:50 Henoc on tough loss to Winnipeg
11:20 Collaros dominance
15:00 Rourke/BC in week 4
19:45 OTT in week 4 and how to turn team around
22:50 EDM@HAM thoughts
26:30 Tre Ford initial impressions
30:00 Where does Hamilton go from here?
32:25 Edmonton and Ford predictions + Rourke vs. Ford
38:50 MTL@SSK recap
42:30 CGY@EDM preview
43:55 OTT@SSK preview
45:10 WPG@BC preview
Rundown:
0:00 – Intro
0:55 – Welcome Brad Sinopoli
1:30 – Impact Canadian players in the CFL
5:00 – Switching from QB to Receiver
15:15 – Brad’s favourite team to watch right now
17:30 – Nathan Rourke emerging star as Canadian QB
29:30 – Has Trevor Harris taken over the reins in Montreal?
34:30 – Time to panic in Hamilton?
38:00 – Winnipeg the most underwhelming undefeated team?
44:45 – The first Battle of Alberta of 2022
48:00 – Another blowout in BC
52:00 – BC @ Ottawa, Thursday
56:30 – Edmonton @ Hamilton, Friday
59:30 – Montreal @ Saskatchewan, Saturday
1:05:00 – Winnipeg @ Toronto, Monday
1:09:00 – Statement game for Andrew Harris
1:00 - Ricky's call to the Hall
5:00 - Henoc's scouting report on QB Ricky Ray
7:00 - Playing under different coaches and coordinators
10:30 - Which Grey Cup victory is Ricky's most cherished?
14:30 - The Hall of Fame induction
15:40 - Does the Hall of Fame creep into Henoc's mind?
18:00 - Week 2 MTL @ TOR
20:40 - QB controversy in Montreal
24:00 - Week 2 WPG @ OTT
26:00 - Week 2 CGY @ HAM
30:15 - Week 2 SSK @ EDM
33:30 - Week 3 SSK @ MTL
34:55 - Week 3 HAM @ WPG
36:20 - Week 3 EDM @ CGY
38:20 - Week 3 TOR @ BC
4:15 - KG's favourite CFL cities
9:15 - Fans with the best chirps in the CFL
13:00 - Best restaurant in CFL cities
16:00 - How the new hashmarks change the game
25:38 - Week 1 games, Montreal @ Calgary
29:15 - Montreal losing William Stanback
33:00 - Can Calgary handle a brewing QB controversy?
37:20 - Ottawa @ Winnipeg
43:45 - Hamilton @ Saskatchewan
49:40 - Edmonton @ BC
53:30 - Looking ahead to week 2
1:02:00 - KG's take: the best rivalry in the CFL
2:30 - Grinding through CBA negotiations
7:00 - Argos on a bye week 1, blessing or curse?
10:00 - Going all-out in pre-season vs. holding back
15:45 - Montreal @ Calgary
18:30 - The rise of Vernon Adams Jr.
20:30 - Ottawa @ Winnipeg
23:45 - Getting hyped too early with pre-game ceremonies
26:30 - Hamilton @ Saskatchewan
28:45 - Dane Evans taking over the reins
30:00 - Edmonton @ BC
31:15 - The Chris Jones era begins (again) in Edmonton
34:30 - The best QB in the CFL?
38:00 - The best player in the CFL?
41:30 - TSN's "Top 50 Players"
On International Women's Day we speak to 3 great Canadian women working in football about the lack of females within the sport and how we can improve that.
In honour of Black History Month, we bring you our first 'Diversity is Strength Conversations'. For this episode, we feature Edmonton's Geroy Simon, Montreal's Khari Jones and Ottawa's Bob Dyce talking about their careers, black representation in football personnel, allyship and striving for improvement.
1:00 What will be remembered looking back on Grey Cup 108 down the road
4:00 Hamilton's decision to take a knee
7:00 How the kicking game plays a huge role in CFL football
9:00 The play of Zach Collaros and does he stack up as one of the best CFL QBs of all time
13:00 Will Winnipeg be able to keep this team together in free agency?
17:30 How special was having the CFL back after a year off
21:00 Goodbyes From Donnovan
3:30 – Different journeys for Hamilton and Winnipeg
7:00 - What did we learn about both teams?
12:00 – The scariest thing about the Bombers
15:00 – The scariest thing about the Ticats
17:30 - Grey Cup Predictions
19:00 – Donnovan’s final thoughts
2:00 - What we learned about Fajardo after the Western Semi-Final
5:30 - What does it actually mean to be clutch and is there really a clutch gene?
7:00 - What should Winnipeg be worried about heading into the Western Final?
10:00 - What should Saskatchewan be worried about heading into the Western Final?
13:15 - X factors for both teams
16:30 - Donnovan's final thoughts
2:30 - The unpredictability of the Eastern Final between Hamilton and Toronto
6:15 - Assessing both running games
12:30 - The pressure is on in Hamilton
19:00 - A look-ahead to the Vanier Cup between the Saskatchewan Huskies and Western Mustangs
22:00 - CFL draftees to watch on Saturday in the Vanier
23:30 - Donnovan's final thoughts
1:20 The Elks clean house and what went wrong in Edmonton
5:20 What did we learn from the three games between Calgary and Saskatchewan?
9:00 Calgary's defence giving the Riders problems during the season
12:30 Critical defensive line play for both the Riders and Stamps this season
15:30 How does Bo Levi Mitchell look going into this playoff game
18:30 Who would give Winnipeg the biggest test in the Western Final
22:00 Final thoughts with Donnovan
Playoffs?! That's right, we've made it to the 2021 CFL Grey Cup Playoffs and first up is the Eastern Semi-Final between the Montreal Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. To help us prepare, Marshall Ferguson joins Donnovan to take a deep look at the match-up.
To wrap up our Game Changers series we talk to one of the first women to officiate a CFL game, Emily Clarke, on growing up playing the game and how she earned her stripes.
1:30 – More critical week 16 – Montreal or Hamilton?
7:00 – Calgary’s 16th consecutive post-season appearance
10:30 – What went wrong for BC this year?
14:15 – Brandon Alexander interview begins
15:45 – Defending the 2019 Grey Cup with an impressive 2021
19:30 – Does Brandon Alexander think he should be an all-star this year?
20:20 – Alexander & Stanback repping UCF in the CFL
24:30 – What’s the secret to Zach Collaros’ success this year?
26:30 – What has B.A. learned since coming to the CFL?
29:30 – The complexity of playing safety in the CFL
33:00 – The burgeoning music career of B.A.
39:00 – The Winnipeg fan base and how they fuel the team
41:30 – Final thoughts
With playoff spots and seeding hanging in the balance, Donnovan and Pat look at the all-important match-ups this weekend in 'Cover 3'. Then, Stampeders star running back Ka'Deem Carey chats with Donnovan about how they've been able to rebound in Calgary and make a run at the post-season.
The CFL's leading rusher joins us this week to talk about his Alouettes and how he hopes to help carry them to a Grey Cup. First, we check in with our friend Pat Steinberg to look at some western teams that may be able to stop the dominant Bombers.
A big week in the CFL! Nick Arbuckle heads back west, Ottawa says goodbye to Marcel Desjardins and playoff spots are up for grabs. Speaking of which, with a big win in Calgary last week our guest Cody Fajardo and his Saskatchewan Roughriders are right in the thick of the playoff hunt in the west.
It's the second instalment of Game Changers presented by CDIC! This time we speak with Nadia Doucoure, who originally hails from France but moved to Canada 7 years ago and is currently the receivers coach for the Carleton University football program. Tune in this season to these special edition episodes presented by CDIC.
2:00 – Three week 9 games that saved 3 seasons
7:45 – Who is the best team in the East?
13:00 – Can Winnipeg be stopped?
20:00 – Lucky Whitehead interview begins
20:30 – Injury update
21:00 – Trying to re-enter game against Winnipeg
23:00 – Timeline for recovery
24:30 – Emerging as a receiver in BC
25:45 – Comparable story to that of 2019 MOP Brandon Banks?
26:45 – Giving returners a chance at receiver
28:00 – The long road to landing with the Lions
30:00 – The Lions sale pitch in free agency
33:00 – The competition in the west division
34:00 – Who will step up for Leos in Lucky’s absence?
35:45 – The story behind the name Lucky
37:15 – Donnovan’s final thoughts
3:00 – Pat Steinberg’s mid-season player awards
5:00 – Is Willie Jefferson in the MOP conversation?
6:30 – Most Outstanding Canadian
8:00 – Coach of the Year frontrunner
10:45 – A week 8 thriller in BC
13:00 – Is McLeod Bethel-Thompson underappreciated?
16:30 – How nervous should the Alouettes be?
21:00 – Dane Evans interview start
22:00 – Emotional when injured in Toronto game
24:45 – Ticats starting to get healthy down the stretch
27:45 – Throwing a historic TD to Papi White
30:45 – Dane’s custom cleats
32:30 – Connection with Papi White around Indigenous backgrounds
34:00 – Dane’s Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood
35:30 – Getting his feather from his tribe at age 17
37:15 – Dane’s great grandmother and her legacy in the Wichita Tribe
39:30 – Why reflection is important on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
41:45 – The strength and beauty of Indigenous culture
45:00 – Donnovan’s final thoughts
Pat Steinberg tees up his new weekly segment where he and Donnovan cover the 3 biggest storylines in the CFL. This week, they all land out west where Calgary and Edmonton are shockingly at the bottom thanks to the surging BC Lions.
What Grey Cup hangover? The Winnipeg Blue Bombers looked dominant in back-to-back weeks against the previously 1st place Riders. TSN's Sara Orlesky covers the Bombers closely and stops by to talk about that team and the league as a whole.
We have CFL on TSN's Claire Hanna joining us from Regina this week to discuss the mood in Saskatchewan following a tough loss for the Riders at Mosaic last weekend. We also discuss the Stamps' tough road ahead out west and even mix in a few volleyball takes with our former member of Team Canada guest.
We're teeing up all the headlines around the CFL, including the great rivalries that encompass Mark's Labour Day Weekend with someone who's seen them all for a long time - Derek Taylor.
Recently retired Ottawa great Brad Sinopoli joins Donnovan this week to give his perspective on the 2021 season so far, as well as talk about the REDBLACKS .500 start ahead of their home opener this weekend.
The QB position is dominating headlines in the CFL, whether it be the Michael Reilly/Nathan Rourke situation in BC, questions around who will start in Hamilton and Toronto, or the 0-2 Alberta teams. To help us make sense of it all is the CFL on TSN's Farhan Lalji.
Hello Canada! How good did that feel? We FINALLY welcomed our beloved league back last week, and this week on The Waggle we talk to a man who was in the building calling the action as we kicked off the 2021 season, CFL on TSN's Rod Black.
4:50 - Hamilton @ Winnipeg
10:15 - BC @ Saskatchewan
15:00 - Toronto @ Calgary
20:40 - Ottawa @ Edmonton
26:38 - Montreal (bye week)
Our first episode of Game Changers presented by CDIC! We speak with Jo-Anne Polak, first ever female GM in a professional sports league in North America and joined by a special co-host by Kate McKenna. Tune in this season to these special edition episodes presented by CDIC.
Recently retired Canadian DB Courtney Stephen catches up with Donnovan to talk about leaving the game of football and how he can help players with his new role.
Recently retired Canadian receiver Natey Adjei joins us this week to give his thoughts on camp and how the 2021 season may shake out.
We wrap up our team previews with help from Murray McCormick covering the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Darrin Bauming discussing the defending Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
This week we look east as we preview the 2021 REDBLACKS and Alouettes, and to do so we get help from our friends Tim Baines in Ottawa and Joey Alfieri in Montreal.
The BC Lions have a new front office and coaching staff, but how will they fare on the field in 2021 against the ultra-competitive west division? Later, TSN's Dave Naylor discusses Bill C-218 that allows legal single game sports betting in Canada, and how it may impact the CFL.
We travel along the QEW this week as Don Landry previews the 2021 Toronto Argonauts, followed by Ticats Digital Host Louis Butko talking Tabbies.
The CFL is coming back August 5th! To talk about how we got here, and what will happen between now and the start of the 2021 season we spoke to the CFL Commissioner himself.
Natan Obed is President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national representative organization for Inuit in Canada. In 2015, he spoke up against Edmonton's team name at the time. Today, in honour of Indigenous History Month, we speak with him about why the change was so important and how we as a country can continue to seek change for the better.
It's all about Alberta this week as we talk to Morley Scott about the new-look Elks, as well as Stampeders legend and hall-of-famer Jon Cornish about his philanthropic contributions to the city of Calgary and what the Stamps might look like in 2021.
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Calgary QB Bo Levi Mitchell checks in this week to talk about getting ready to take the field again, staying loyal to Calgary and his new podcast.
We check in with 2019 breakout star QB Vernon Adams Jr. who is excited to get back on the field with his Alouettes teammates for 2021.
Hall of Fame football player, and Hall-of-Fame-level storyteller Don Wilson joins the podcast this week to talk about his memories of the CFL, attending Wayne Gretzky's wedding, his acting career, beating Jamie Foxx at ping-pong and much more.
Hear from 1st overall CFL Draft selection Jake Burt, as the former Boston College/New England Patriots TE expects a lot from himself and his new team - the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Fresh off TSN's broadcast of the 2021 CFL Draft, Farhan Lalji joins Donnovan to share his thoughts on the Draft overall, the recent rise in quality Canadian talent in the NCAA and a look ahead to getting the CFL back on the field this summer.
We have our CFL Draft expert Marshall Ferguson on the show this week to help preview the upcoming CFL Draft on May 4th.
Commissioner Randy Ambrosie joins us to discuss today's announcement of the CFL's plan to return to the field on August 5th.
The CFL's former Director of Global Scouting, Greg Quick (now with Montreal) gives his insight to the level of talent converging on the CFL from around the globe and how his Alouettes fared in the Global Draft.
The honour is all ours on this episode of The Waggle as we get the opportunity to speak with three of the newest members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame - Orlondo Steinauer, Nik Lewis and Marv Levy.
With the CFL Global Draft coming up on April 15th, the Canadian Football League's CFO & Head of Football Operations, Greg Dick, joins Donnovan to discuss the challenges of scouting and drafting global talent during a pandemic.
The always-inspirational Henoc Muamba joins Donnovan to discuss his decision to sign with the Argonauts, the influence of the perhaps even MORE inspiring Michael 'Pinball' Clemons and how his family has changed him as a person.
This week we speak to just a few of the great women doing incredible work around the CFL. Donnovan is joined by guest co-host Kate McKenna as they talk with Sara Orlesky (CFL on TSN), Arielle Zerr (Saskatchewan Roughriders), Gemma Karstens-Smith (Canadian Press) and Kristina Costable (CFL.ca).
James Duthie, Dave Randorf and Rod Smith join Donnovan to share stories and reflect on their time spent with Chris Schultz on the CFL on TSN panel. Schultz, the face of football on TSN in Canada, sadly passed away at the age of 61 last week.
For International Women's Day we spoke with Reina Iizuka, the first woman in history to crack the roster of a Canadian University men's football team with the Manitoba Bisons.
To see a great video on Reina's story, click here: https://vimeo.com/347148800
The Toronto Argonauts made a big splash, in fact, a number of big splashes this off-season. This week on The Waggle, Donnovan talks to head coach Ryan Dinwiddie about all the moves and how he's feeling finally heading into his first season at the helm.
Donnovan is joined for the final instalment in our Black History Month series by TSN's Milt Stegall and Jermain Franklin, who have each blazed their own unique trail through the landscape of the CFL and Canadian sportscasting.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:17 What does Black History Month mean to you?
10:41 Navigating the CFL as a black
24:52 On raising children in a complex and divided society
34:47 Where can we strive for improvement
37:26 Milt sneaks in some fashion talk
Donnovan is joined by mentor and broadcasting colleague Duane Forde, a mainstay of the CFL on TSN broadcast team since 2008, for a discussion about the experience of black broadcasters in football and the media industry as a whole.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:38 Duane Forde. Quick thoughts on off-season activity
10:30 Duane's influence on Donnovan's early career
12:47 Duane tells how a meeting with Elliot Friedman led to his start in broadcasting
16:23 Diversity and representation in sports broadcasting
24:42 Where is there room to improve?
With day one of 2021 free agency in the books, Donnovan is joined by two experts with a deep passion for the game. TSN's Farhan Lalji provides his thoughts on Solomon Elimimian's retirement, the Argos' impressive early moves, and how grassroots football can bounce back in Canada post-COVID. Later on the episode we hear from Spencer Zimmerman, an experienced scouting director with stints with both Hamilton and Toronto to his name, who gives some deep insight into the thought processes teams go through during free agency.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by SportClips
2:49 Welcome Farhan. Solly retires with a lasting legacy.
12:23 Argos' early moves make waves
16:28 Bombers quiet on day one
18:29 Ottawa REDBLACKS and the Arbuckle/Nichols swap
22:29 Michael O'Connor gets another shot
24:47 Edmonton and BC
29:40 COVID effects on grassroots football
32:44 Welcome Spencer Zimmerman
34:01 Two styles of approach teams take in free agency
40:45 Highlighting two interesting moves from day one
Donnovan connects with former CFL quarterback and coach Marcus Brady, who transitioned from the Argos coaching staff to the NFL in 2018 and was promoted to offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts last month.
Winnipeg's General Manager Kyle Walters chats with Donnovan about the unique challenges and tribulations of the pandemic off-season, and looking ahead to the new landscape of the CFL post-COVID.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:07 Welcome Kyle Walters
5:28 Art vs. Science: is CFL GM the toughest exec job in sport?
9:01 Implications of a potential double draft class
11:15 Process of restructuring contracts and budgets
20:28 Has the pandemic made it easier to keep the Bombers championship roster intact?
Donnovan chats with Canadian NCAA lineman Liam Dobson, CFL prospect and sought after transfer from University of Maine who has found a new home at Texas State for his final season of college play.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
3:33 Why Texas State was a good fit
9:49 Liam's viral photo from last year
13:35 Natural athleticism in football
15:07 Ottawa's emergence as a football hotbed
17:03 BBQ favourites
19:06 On the prospect of going pro
Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo checks in on The Waggle to talk about his latest extension with the team and share how he's handled a year without football at home. Later on the show, Cody shows off his analyst chops as he gives his thoughts on each NFL quarterback in the playoffs this weekend.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by SportClips
2:05 Catching up on 2020 and feeling the love from Riderville
8:39 Lessons learned from past QB teammates
11:17 Staying healthy during extended off season
20:33 Dealing with the pandemic at home
23:29 NFL quarterback analysis and playoff matchups
36:12 Looking ahead to a Grey Cup in Regina
2:00 - Marshall talks Canadians in NCAA
27:30 - CFL Free Agency & Jeremiah Masoli outlook
40:00 - The Chris Streveler conversation
Davis Sanchez returns to the pod just in time for our special holiday episode. Donnovan and Chez break down their dream guest list for a fantasy CFL holiday party. Who's cooking in the kitchen? Who's mixing the drinks? Why is Milt Stegall wearing a beard?? All that and more on the final episode of the year of the Waggle.
0:00 Welcome the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:26 Welcome back Davis - talking @TSN_Edge
5:54 CFL Fantasy holiday party guest list
22:29 Sidebar on Tevaughn Campbell and Canadians finding success down south
34:29 Looking ahead to 2021 and farewells
Donnovan is joined by Stacey Dales, pro basketball player turned sports analyst currently for the NFL Network. Stacey reveals what it was like growing up with a CFL All-Star punter for a brother, and how her experience as a high level athlete has translated to her career as a reporter. Later on the show, Rick Campbell reflects on his recent Remote Reunion with players from the REDBLACKS inaugural roster.
Chris O'Leary joins Donnovan to highlight some of the more intriguing names found on the recently released free agent list, now available at CFL.ca. Later on the show, Travis Lulay reveals what it was like virtually gathering with his 2011 teammates to relive Grey Cup glory.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:39 Chris O'Leary joins to discuss FA list
4:05 What jumped out first when the list was released
10:28 Argos hoping local signings will pay off
12:06 Will we see a wave of retirements in 2021?
14:02 Who are the most valuable assets potentially hitting the market?
21:09 What are you looking forward to most in 2021?
27:35 Travis Lulay interview
Donnovan chats with AVP of Business Operations & Analytics, Trevor Hardy. Known as @CFLCapGuy on Twitter, Trevor is the spreadsheet wizard tasked with creating the CFL schedule each season.
15 years after capturing a heart-stopping Grey Cup victory for Edmonton, Ricky Ray, Jason Maas and Danny Maciocia look back but also talk about the CFL going forward into 2021. Later, Blue Bombers' writer Ed Tait talks about a Matt Dunigan passing record that may be impossible to break.
With the unveiling of the 2010-2019 "All-Decade Team", we've brought in the one and only Duane Forde to break down who stands out the most of all the talented names on the list. Later, we talk to the best coach of the 1980s, Hugh Campbell, about his Edmonton dynasty in Remote Reunion Revisited.
We had the distinct privilege this week to talk to a CFL living legend - Hugh Campbell. The TEN-TIME Grey Cup champion and Hall-of-Famer talks about his life in the CFL, including a monumental 16-player trade he once pulled off with the Argonauts. Later, Rick Moffat talks about the 13th Man game and the 09 Alouettes championship.
We're going green this week - specifically, Rider green. First, we've gathered the Riders' "Canadian Air Force" receivers Jason Clermont, Andy Fantuz, Chris Getzlaf and Rob Bagg. Later, Jamie Nye stops by to talk the 2007 Riders Grey Cup team for our Remote Reunion Revisited.
Fresh off a pick-6 against the Niners and blowing up the Giants' backfield, former Stampeder and current Eagles LB Alex Singleton catches up with Donnovan. Afterwards, Hamilton-born receiver Mike Morreale talks about winning the 1999 Grey Cup with the Ticats (and all the partying that ensued) in Remote Reunion Revisited.
BC Lions head coach Rick Campbell discusses GM Ed Hervey stepping down and how the team moves forward in an already difficult year. Later, Don Landry reminisces on the dominance of the 96 Toronto Argonauts.
Continuing the theme of last week's interview with Bombers receivers Milt Stegall & Robert Gordon, this week Donnovan speaks with Nik Lewis and Ken-Yon Rambo - Stampeders receivers responsible for such TD celebrations as 'The Bobsled' and 'The Bike'.
We're looking back on some of the flashiest receiving corps in the CFL, starting with Milt Stegall and Robert Gordon of the early-2000's Bombers. To help us out, one of the flashiest receiver in recent memory, Emmanuel Arceneaux, steps in to help co-host!
Donnovan Bennett is joined by former CFL quarterback Brandon Bridge to talk about his football career and his recent transition to policing and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber and 2019 Grey Cup Champion quarterback Chris Streveler chats with Donnovan about the transition to the NFL after joining the Arizona Cardinals for the 2020 season.
Dayna Spiring is the Chair of the Winnipeg Football Club Board of Directors and in November at the 2019 Grey Cup she made history. Donnovan speaks with Dayna about representation, diversity and inclusion and her path to being the first woman to have her name inscribed on the Grey Cup.
Broadcast legends Bob Irving, Mark Stephen and Rick Zamperin join Donnovan Bennet to discuss what Mark’s Labour Day weekend means to their respective markets and share stories from years past.
CFL.cas's resident MMQBPat Steinberg joins Donnovan Bennett to debate the best quarterback of the decade for the All Decade team presented by LeoVegas.
Jeremy O'Day the GM and VP of Football Operations for the Saskatchewan Roughriders speaks with Donnovan Bennett on how to move football forward, from scouting new players to managing current players in light of the cancelled 2020 season.
With Donnovan away this week, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Wade Miller joins Brodie Lawson to discuss next steps for the CFL and what the last few months have been like trying to get a 2020 season in action.
After a two-quarterback system helped lead the Bombers to a Grey Cup, two former CFLers, with opposing views on the philosophy share their point of view. Matt Dunigan & Joe Barnes give their take.
What does it take to be in physical shape for football? How do you get that training in during a global pandemic? Trainer to the stars Matt Nichol joins Donnovan Bennett to talk elite physical training and how CFL players have been keeping in shape.
Managing editor and senior writer for CFL.ca Chris O'Leary drops by to talk CFL topics making big news this week including the team name change in Edmonton and where the league stands on a hub city and why.
Toronto Argonauts Natey Adjei and Juwan Brescacin both grew up in the GTA and after playing in the West Division they felt pulled to come back home. Juwan and Natey talk about what's brought them home and what is keeping them busy outside of football.
Donnovan is joined by CFL legend Henry Burris to celebrate the news of his pending induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
0:00 – Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
6:30 – On the delayed HOF ceremony
10:43 – How Henry found out
15:00 – His wife Nicole’s vital role
18:15 – Who he called first
23:05 – The team cap he would wear to represent his impact in the CFL
25:25 – Who he would bring with him into the HOF if he could
27:55 – On being first ballot
It's the farewell finale episode of podcast for Davis Sanchez! Donnovan and Chez talk about some of the challenges and triumphs over the years hosting the pod. The pair also talk about the concept of hub cities and speculate about their pitfalls and strengths.
Happy Canada Day! Davis and Donnovan discuss the lessons Canadian Football has taught them and how applicable they are in the current climate. Davis also shares some of the toughest players he had to defend and informs Waggle fans that next week will be his final episode of the podcast.
Davis and Donnovan are joined by CFL.ca writer Matt Cauz to dissect and debate a few of their picks for The All Decade team presented by LeoVegas.
Davis and Donnovan talk with former NFL defensive end Ryan Russell about coming out as bisexual, how self love and acceptance is critical in sports and what pride means to him this Pride Month.
Nate Behar joins Donnovan Bennett and Brodie Lawson to discuss the powerful essay on race he wrote for Medium, a self described "stream-of-conciousness" turned to "paper". Then, former CFL player turned activist joins the show to share his own personal story of injustice turned to activism.
The story behind the 'Muamba Moments' podcast (1:20); How sports is reacting to tensions and protests (5:30); Keeping the conversation going (8:45); Realizing issues are not exclusive to America (10:45); Silence speaks volumes (12:30); Tangible actions (14:30).
CFL on TSN play-by-play man Chris Cuthbert chats with Donnovan & Davis about his time covering the CFL, as well as his personal favourite play calls.
CFL executive Greg Dick speaks with Donnovan & Davis on the current status of the CFL as they continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic.
Donnovan and Davis are joined by Dejon Brissett, 2nd overall pick for the Toronto Argonauts in the 2020 CFL draft, and his brother Oshae of the Toronto Raptors.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
3:00 How much did playing at home factor into career choices?
5:37 Sibling rivalry throughout childhood
7:00 Where Dejon fits on the Argos
10:41 Training during COVID-19
14:52 Running routes with mom
19:43 Reflecting on each other's success
23:49 Mt Rushmore of Mississauga Athletics
25:07 What are you watching right now?
The guys are joined by TSN analyst and Canadian draft guru Duane Forde to discuss and dissect the 2020 CFL draft. Davis and Duane share some behind the scenes insight on the TSN broadcast coverage while Donnovan gets an unexpected answer when he asks what Duane is binge-watching these days.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
4:23 Quick look ahead to prospects coming down the pipeline
9:48 Effect of cancelled combine on the draft
13:45 Roster fluidity and player retention
19:04 Recruiting homegrown talent
24:01 Davis and Duane discuss the TSN panel coverage
33:20 Duane's sleeper pick of the draft
37:33 Who was Duane surprised to see go undrafted?
45:26 Canadian quarterbacks
50:09 Comparing Nathan Rourke and Michael O'Connor
57:13 What is Duane binge-watching currently?
As we get set for the CFL Draft on Thursday night (8pm ET) we talk to the man in charge of the Grey Cup champions draft - Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters.
Donnovan chats with Oakville, Ontario native Nathan Rourke, a three-year starting quarterback for the Ohio Bobcats and an intriguing prospect in the 2020 CFL draft.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:17 Welcome Nathan Rourke
3:07 Bracing for the draft during COVID-19
6:22 Playing QB in American vs. Canadian game
11:02 Adjusting to different responsibilities in college system
12:41 Potential for a Taysom Hill style role in the NFL
13:24 Role models, why wear #12?
16:48 On not being invited to the NFL combine
18:17 Training and fitness during COVID-19
19:54 Message to Canadian fans and supporters
In this edition of the Waggle, Donnovan catches up with Armanti Edwards who was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos this month after a stint in the XFL. Hear what led to the move down south and why Edmonton was an easy choice upon returning to the Canadian game.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:25 Deciding on Edmonton
3:54 Handling a strange off-season
6:57 Free agency, leaving for the XFL
11:05 Joining the Esks receiving corps
The boys are joined by former Calgary Stampeder linebacker Alex Singleton, who waited patiently for his shot in the NFL and was finally rewarded when he was promoted to the active roster of the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2019 season. Alex reflects back fondly on his time in Canada and gives his thoughts on his former quarterback's status among the CFL's all-time greatest gunslingers.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
1:41 Armanti Edwards signs with Edmonton
4:07 Potential effects of the XFL folding
8:45 Lirim Hajrullahu headed to the NFL
12:17 Checking in with Alex Singleton
21:50 Which former teammates of yours belong in the NFL?
24:18 First hand observations on talent difference between NFL and CFL
28:39 Getting waived after preseason, almost coming back to Calgary for Labour Day
37:51 Thoughts on Bo Levi Mitchell
46:19 Virtual workouts with Special Olympics Calgary
47:29 Alex's latest binge-watch picks
Davis returns with news of his happy and healthy second child while Marshall Ferguson joins us to explain his toughest assignment to date: formulating a mock draft without a combine. Later, Donnovan stirs up the classic top 5 QBs of all-time debate. Does Bo belong in that conversation? Listen to find out.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
5:29 Marshall Ferguson on formulating a mock draft with no combine
16:16 How the lack of a combine affects players with injury histories
20:00 Mechanics of a social-distancing draft night
25:17 The territorial pick and Ottawa's options
33:00 Debating the top 5 QBs of all-time
47:44 Will Bo Levi Mitchell enter the top 5 conversation while still playing?
53:10 Binge-watching suggestions
Donnovan chats with Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Orlondo Steinauer as he and his staff navigate a unique off-season.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
1:40 Coach O; adjusting to COVID-19 situation
2:55 Effects on off-season workflow
4:37 Effects on draft, roster planning
6:26 Evaluating 2019 season
8:04 Silver linings, more family time at home
9:57 Guidance to players for current situation
Donnovan checks in at home with Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. as he juggles a complicated situation with off-season preparations.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
4:06 Interview with Vernon Adams Jr.
5:31 Staying in football shape at home
7:40 Staying connected with fans
10:14 Reflecting on how the Alouettes rallied around him last season
18:54 Working on composure and self control
21:14 Optimism about new ownership and management
22:27 Vernon's music playlist
This week on the Waggle, we're joined by Bill Manning, president of the Toronto Argonauts and Toronto Football Club to discuss the uncertain times ahead for MLSE and the rest of the sports world, and his optimism that sport will be there to reunite us when the time is right.
0:00 Welcome the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
5:51 Giving back in a time of need
9:19 Interview with Bill Manning
31:46 Final thoughts for the week
Davis and Donnovan check up with their pal Chris O'Leary to share how they're coping at home and discuss how the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation is changing the landscape of sports overnight.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips.
0:50 Working and adjusting to daily life at home
11:54 How will the gambling industry be impacted?
13:44 Varsity and college athletes impacted by COVID-19
23:19 How does this affect the veteran player market?
26:40 Teams step up to support their part-time staff
It's a rapid fire rundown of the hottest topics from the message boards and comment sections. Donnovan is joined by CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie this week to address some of the most common misconceptions, criticisms, and questions from fans across the country.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
3:19 Randy's least favourite CFL misconception
6:20 Should the CFL playoffs be moved to Saturday to avoid competing with the NFL?
8:20 Why isn't the Vanier Cup paired with the Grey Cup each year?
9:29 Start the season on Canada Day!
10:08 Quebec City expansion team
11:46 Too much roster fluidity in the league
13:24 CFL All-Star game
14:59 New playoff format idea
17:09 Picking playoff oppoents
19:10 CFL 2.0 potentially affecting Canadian players negatively
22:53 Merging with other leagues
25:40 Relationship with the NFL and advice from Roger Goodell
27:32 CFL games on international soil
28:20 Football operations salary cap
32:34 The #1 thing fans can do to support football in Canada
35:03 Greater harmony between Usports and CFL schedules
38:57 Combine interview questions and advice for attendees
The Waggle officially hits the 200th episode mark this week and O.G. host James Cybulski is back to celebrate the milestone and reflect on the young history of the official CFL podcast. The guys take a walk down memory lane from recording the first episode, to their favourite interviews, the first time they ticked off a fan base, and much more.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
2:08 We made it to 200! Welcome back James Cybulski
3:54 James recalls the origins of the podcast
5:27 Davis tells a story about recording the very first episode
7:20 The first player who DM'd to complain about something said on the show
9:33 Cybulski recalls a time he felt the wrath of Riderville
14:03 Memorable quotes from June Jones and some hindsight on Johnny Manziel
23:10 Favourite interview on the Waggle (so far)
27:45 Donnovan and James connect on their love of history
32:46 Cybulski's favourite storyline of the 2019 season
35:50 Davis and James share a story from the 2016 Grey Cup
43:18 What's Cybulski up to post-Waggle?
46:35 Cybulski's eclectic twitter following
48:52 Favourite football movies
53:04: Til next time, C-Buls!
As Black History Month draws to a close, Donnovan Bennett speaks with CFL icon and Argonauts general manager Michael "Pinball" Clemons about the challenges and successes he's found at the crossroads of football and race.
Davis and Donnovan round up the latest off-season news, including a discussion around Commissioner Ambrosie's "pick your opponent" playoff idea that he's pitched to fans for feedback.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle, looking forward to our 200th episode next week
1:49 The guys trade stories about their 40 yard dash combine performances
6:47 Sport Clips contest
7:54 Free agency lingers on, BC makes moves at receiver
16:00 Derel Walker remains unsigned - why?
19:43 NFL CBA - potential effects on CFL?
22:47 Potential benefits for USports football players
24:41 Three CFL vets join XFL, but each under unique circumstances
32:24 Yay or nay on choosing your playoff opponent idea
45:10 Objectionable Conduct - Home made signs at games: just for kids?
2019 Defensive Player of the Year, 2019 Grey Cup champion and 2020's most sought-after free agent Willie Jefferson re-signed with the Bombers for two more seasons. Davis caught up with the superstar defensive end to talk about his decision to stay in Winnipeg.
Davis and Donnovan wrap up the week that was in a special post-free agency episode.
0:00 SportClips contest
1:43 Initial thoughts on how free agency 2020 played out.
4:37 Argos' recruiting tactics during negotiation window.
8:40 Davis tells a story about his recruitment visit to Oregon.
11:52 Willie Jefferson's impact on the defensive market
16:31 Scheme capital and the value of different positions
20:08 Who "won" free agency?
36:05 Who "lost" free agency?
39:18 Derel Walker on a reality TV show?
41:56 SJ to XFL
47:46 James Franklin's comments on his time in Toronto
With just one week left before the chaos of Free Agency begins, Dave Naylor joins Donnovan and Davis with predictions and analysis of all the biggest signings. CFL.ca's Chris O'Leary also stops by to explain the new free agency window and what it means for fans of the league. Later, Donnovan wants to dig into Davis' childhood memories for this week's edition of "Objectionable Conduct".
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle presented by Sport Clips
1:45 Chris O'Leary has entered the chat
3:11 Superbowl 54 - how did it stack up to Grey Cup 107?
6:23 Postgame comments from Chiefs' Frank Clark
7:46 Understanding the new Free Agency Negotiation window
10:00 Why the new window was introduced
12:50 Dave Naylor discusses Nichols' limited options, what GMs are saying about the window, and what to expect going into free agency.
40:10 R.I.P. Willie Wood
41:09 Objectionable Conduct
The boys are joined by a very special guest all the way from Tokyo. But before that, Davis and Donnovan debate the recently released Top 30 Free Agent list on CFL.ca. Later, in this week's Objectionable Conduct, Davis weighs in on people "doing it for the 'gram" in public.
0:00 Welcome to the Waggle
2:34 Passing of Kobe Bryant
9:06 Zach Collaros signs in Winnipeg
11:20 Donnovan’s Top 5 Free Agents
19:10 Davis’ Top 5 Free Agents
21:40 Toronto and Ottawa’s options at QB
28:48 Should Nichols feel slighted by the Bombers?
37:37 Objectionable conduct: Influencers in the wild
43:29 Interview with Scotty from Tokyo’s CFL podcast “Two Guys, One Grey Cup”
For #BellLetsTalk day, Alouettes receiver Eugene Lewis shares his story of watching his father deal with and overcome depression and how it has motivated him to be a better athlete, but also to help others.
Brodie is back from her honeymoon and joins Donnovan to chat about the latest on CFL 2.0, the top 30 free agents about to hit the market, and the appropriateness of sweatpants in the office.
0:00 How late is too late to say “Happy New Year”?
2:00 Brodie’s wedding and honeymoon in Australia/New Zealand
6:30 Global combines continue, Brazil joins CFL 2.0 movement
9:15 Donnovan discusses his optimism about 2.0 after the success of Thiadric Hansen
16:45 Free agency approaching, top 30 free agent list dropping this week, Brodie and Donnovan’s top free agents
31:45 CFL Power Couples
40:35 Montreal front office assembles
43:20 Who will Meghan and Harry cheer for?
45:50 Objectionable conduct: When are sweatpants appropriate?
Donnovan catches up with Manny Arceneaux during Grey Cup week in November 2019 to discuss his future, his motivations, and what legacy he wants to leave on the CFL.
Marshall Ferguson joins Davis Sanchez for another off-season edition of The Waggle. We're talking the latest leadership news in Montreal, where the QBs will last this time around, and what to expect from the CFL global combines.
0:00 - Montreal secures new GM and President
14:10 - Analyzing the QB landscape in 2020
19:00 - Who’s better right now: Masoli or Evans?
20:10 - Toronto QB situation
22:40 - Where does Zach Collaros fit?
29:20 - Davis tells an NFL story about battling for a roster spot in training camp
33:38 - Global combines underway across the world
39:11 - Goodbyes
Davis and Donnovan analyze the latest moves and news in the CFL, including Nick Arbuckle's potential signing in Ottawa and Hamilton's stacked quarterback room.
0:00 - 13:00 Nick Arbuckle's rights traded to Ottawa
13:00: Hamilton secures Masoli one year deal
17:10: Who starts for the Tiger-Cats?
22:40: Montreal Alouettes acquired by new owners, president and GM search continues
29:30: The most qualified GM candidate no one is talking about
33:30: Nick Marshall and Shaq Cooper off the free agency board
35:30: Objectionable Conduct
We're quickly dropping in to wish you a happy new year, and give you a new years resolution for every team in the CFL.
We quickly touch on the most recent coaching moves before bringing in Don Landry to help us think of gifts for every CFL team!
Donnovan and Davis get caught up on the coaching movement in the CFL, including a special guest interview with Rick Campbell. Finally, they touch on upcoming free agency by ranking (and debating) their top available QBs.
The off-season begins! CFL on TSN insider Dave Naylor joins Donnovan to discuss the first domino in the off-season coaching moves, as well as look ahead to some pending free agency questions.
The guys reflect on the 107th Grey Cup presented by Shaw and the season that was. They also take a chance to look ahead at what changes might come, particularly at the quarterback position.
Donnovan and Davis are in Calgary for a special live on location Grey Cup edition of the Waggle. Recorded at Sport Clips Riverbend on November 20th.
0:00 - 9:44 Grey Cup 107 Matchup
9:44- 30:40 Jamar Wall and Rene Paredes
30:40 - 33:15 Audience Q & A
Grey Cup week is finally here! The guys welcome in Grey Cup champs Mike Morreale and Henry Burris for their take on the matchup and check in on the latest LeoVegas odds ahead of the big game.
What in the world will the quarterback matchup look like come Sunday afternoon? And is anyone more motivated to win than Andrew Harris? Plus, Jamie Nye stops by with his take on all the quarterback scenarios in play for this weekend.
We're one week away from the main event. Can a crossover team finally make it all the way to the Grey Cup? And who's feeling the pressure? Plus, Marshall Ferguson stops by to talk all things football in Canada.
Let's look to the West and an intriguing quarterback matchup between Bo Levi Mitchell and Zach Collaros. These teams have seen plenty from each other in the past month. How will it play out in an elimination game? Plus, Danny Austin drops in to give the lowdown on this weekend's Western Semi-Final.
The playoffs are upon us! First up, the Eastern Semi Final. Why has the crossover been so difficult in the past and will the trend continue? And which team is better built to take down the Ticats? That and more on this episode of the Waggle. Plus, Matthieu Proulx joins the pod to tee up this weekend's showdown between the Esks and the Alouettes in La Belle Province.
In this Waggle Extra, Donnovan sits down with Montreal Alouettes (interim) head coach Khari Jones to talk about his transition from player to coach, his approach to his role as head coach and his philosophy towards interacting with his players.
The MOP debate is in full swing but what does it take for a defensive player to take home the title? The guys are joined by veteran reporter Rob Vanstone to chat Riders and much more The Waggle presented by SportClips.
As the playoff picture starts to come into focus, who do the guys think is taking the West? And is this finally the year of the crossover? Plus, Greg Ellingson checks in to talk Esks football down the stretch.
What will the Argonauts look like with Pinball at the helm? And, it's a fight to the finish in the West. Who's coming out on top? Plus, Bo Levi Mitchell stops by to talk hometown sports, the NFL and more.
How would the guys rank this years receivers and how might that factor into the MOP debate? Plus, big changes in the big smoke and Shaq Evans swings by after yet another massive performance.
With the trade deadline just around the corner it's prediction time! With Winnipeg and Hamilton most likely to make a splash, Jeff Hamilton and Rob Hitchcock join the podcast to discuss the home stretch of their respective seasons.
The boys break down all the pre- and post-game beef in Montreal last weekend. Plus, how did it all go down from John Lu's perspective? And DeVier Posey tells all about what it's really like to play in Montreal. That and more on this week's episode of the Waggle.
Who's got the better future outlook? The Lions or the REDBLACKS? Giulio Caravatta drops by to discuss. Plus, Paul Woods has a deep dive on one of the most interesting teams to ever play in the CFL; the 1991 Argonauts. All this and more, on the Waggle.
With Trevor Harris out, the Western playoff picture gets even more complicated. Henry Burris jumps on to defend his comments
about how the best receiver is. Plus, it's time to get Wilder as Argos tailback James Wilder Jr. drops in!
Donnovan is joined by Brodie Lawson for the post-Labour Day edition of the Waggle. Dylan Wynn joins us for an interview while we look ahead to what next weekend's rematches have to offer.
2:30 Baby gift for Donnovan
6:00-10:50 Former Argos ball out for Hamilton
11:00 Labour Day rivalries
14:25 Banjo Bowl
17:25 Riders-Bombers Labour Day game / John Ryan
19:00 Canadian Player Shoutouts
22:20 Favourite Game Day Experience
24:10 Bo is back and gelling with Reggie Begelton
32:00 Hiding signs on the sidelines
35:30 Dylan Wynn interview
53:00 Grey Cup Vegas picks
58:00 Final questions / goodbyes
Davis is joined by Milt Stegall for a special Mark's Labour Day Weekend edition of the Waggle, plus an interview with Eskimos receiver DaVaris Daniels.
1:45-4:15 Rod Smith discussion
4:15 7:15 Ranking the East division
7:15- 9:00 Khari Jones
10:30 Ranking the West division
15:00 Bo Levi Mitchell, will he be ready for playoffs?
19:00 Coaches challenges
23:48 Mark's Labour Day Weekend
27:00 Harris Suspension/breaking record
33:00 What can Reilly do differently in BC?
39:00 DaVaris Daniels interview
Andrew Harris ran right into the record books in Week 10, another starting QB goes down and why is everyone so upset?! Plus, Rick Moffat and Anthony LeBlanc jump on the pod to talk Alouettes and Touchdown Atlantic.
The year of the return continues, Trevor Harris takes heat from his former squad and the guys talk Canadian culture questions. Plus, Ryan Janzen stops by to break down weather delay scenarios and Jon Cornish checks in.
We're talking QB's this week, as we discuss back-ups stepping up across the league, as well as Matt Nichols and the Bombers eastern slide. Later, Marshall Ferguson joins us to talk about the Ticats with Dane Evans, and newest Argo QB Zach Collaros talks about his return to Ontario.
With Jeremiah Masoli out for the season, are the Ticats still the team to beat in the east? And how much heat should Mike Reilly be taking for the Lion's 1-6 record? Plus, William Stanback stops in to talk food and football in la belle province.
Plenty of quarterbacks were sounding off after Week 6 losses. Were their comments kosher? The guys debate. Plus, Big Play VA, hall of fame discussions and your Week 7 preview on this episode of the Waggle.
Kavis Reed is out in Montreal but the Alouettes are on the up and up. Have they found their guy in Vernon Adams Jr.? Plus, what's going on in BC and how can it be fixed? Then, Andrew Harris stops by to chat with Donovan about team speed, skill and his new coaching gig.
The guys break down the decision making during the dramatic ending to Saturday's game between the Lions and the Argonauts. Plus, how do the Ticats fill a Sean Thomas Erlington sized hole and why are the Bombers being so secretive? This and more on this week's episode of the Waggle presented by Sport Clips.
Who should get credit for the Riders' big Canada Day W? And are the Ticats in elite territory? Plus, Odell Willis stops by to chat with Davis Sanchez.
Dominique Davis and Cody Fajardo proved the doubters wrong in Week 2. Do the guys have to update their quarterback rankings? Plus, what's going on with the Argos and how long will Mike Reilly take to find his groove in BC?
Meaningful football is back! The guys break down Week 1, from the run game dominance to the Simoni Lawrence suspension. Plus, a look at what's on tap for Week 2.
With the pre-season wrapped up it's time to check the official odds for this year's Grey Cup Champion. Who's the favorite and who do the guys like to win it all?
Bo Levi Mitchell, Mike Reilly, Trevor Harris... all former back-up QB's in the CFL who waited for their moment to shine. With some pre-season looks at QB's across the league, who has the potential to be the next big time CFL quarterback?
On this week's episode Donnovan and Davis focus on the west division and how preseason injuries could have a huge impact on early storylines in the season.
The guys break down some of the key positional battles to watch across the CFL as depth charts take shape during training camp.
This week on the Waggle: Another CFL coach departs for the XFL, Ricky Ray calls it a career on his own terms, Elimimian lands in Riderville, Winnipeg snags Chris Matthews, and Davis recounts a Raptors win for the ages.
Donnovan breaks down which teams won and lost in the 2019 CFL Draft while Davis has the inside scoop on the Elimimian situation in BC.
Davis is joined by resident draft guru Marshall Ferguson to officially tee up the 2019 CFL Draft set to take place on Thursday evening.
Davis and Donnovan are throwing out their all-too-early predictions to the masses as the 2019 season nears. Who will dominate? Who will fall off? Which stars will emerge?
The Ottawa REDBLACKS rebounded from losing Jamie Elizondo by welcoming back former Renegades head coach Joe Paopao. Donnovan and Davis assess the hire, as well as look ahead to the upcoming CFL Draft and who holds all the cards.
2:24 Ray Elgaard’s comments on claiming ownership on jersey numbers
11:51 Reaction to the AAF folding last week
25:50 The John Manziel saga continues
38:10 Jon Ryan wants to be a Rider
With the news that former offensive coordinator Jaime Elizondo suddenly left the REDBLACKS for a role south of the border, Donnovan and Davis debate the timing and etiquette of the move, as well as where Ottawa goes from here. Later, we rank our top prospects at different positions based on Combine performances.
Davis and Donnovan break down the top performers, and no-shows, from the 2019 CFL Combine presented by New Era. This week, they dive especially into a deep pool of talented Canadian receivers.
With the CFL National Combine presented by New Era kicking off this weekend, DJ & Davis take an early look at Marshall Ferguson's mock draft and weigh in on each team's needs heading into this weekend and, ultimately, the Draft.
This week Donnovan and Davis chat regional combine results, the Russell Westbrook fan altercation, and whether or not it makes sense for a top prospect to skip a combine. Later, Donnovan speaks with Arielle Zerr, CJME beat reporter covering the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Davis and Donnovan analyze the aftermath of Manziel mania, and tackle some of the tough questions that player may face at the upcoming national and regional combines.
Davis and Donnovan discuss some intriguing names still left to be signed, the effects of the AAF, and the back to back Grey Cup location announcement by Randy Ambrosie. Plus, the guys are joined by Manny Arceneaux, a man on a mission with a rematch against his former team in his sights.
In honour of Black History Month, Donnovan sat down with 3 generations of black quarterbacks - Chuck Ealey, Damon Allen and Tre Ford.
Donnovan and Davis are on opposite sides of the country this week, breaking down all the wild moves from free agency and taking a larger look at the remaining holes on every team's roster.
Donnovan sits down with Commissioner Randy Ambrosie to get all the details behind the global football initiative that he calls CFL 2.0
Donnovan and Davis break down the huge moves across the league following the start of CFL Free Agency. From Reilly to BC, Edmonton loading up and the Bombers landing Willie, the west is wilder than ever before.
We've moved east, talking free agency implications for all of the teams in the East Division. Who will be major players? Who's on the move? We've got Milt Stegall back to talk about all of it with us as we get you primed for CFL free agency!
With a potentially crazy free agency period kicking off next week, we invite Milt Stegall to join us as we go through each of the West Division teams to discuss who's staying, who's going and who's due for a big pay day.
With free agency looming, Davis and Donnovan look at some of the top available pending FA's, including some big name quarterbacks. Later, newly-minted Riders GM Jeremy O'Day stops by to talk about his whirlwind week.
New co-host Donnovan Bennett and Davis tackle how the differing replay rules impact football on both sides of the border, take a deep dive on the Riders' coaching search and candidates they weren't granted access to. Later on, TSN’s Insider Dave Naylor stops by to talk about what has been a busy off-season for him, addressing the CFL in Atlantic Canada, the LFA Mexican Combine and the latest news and rumours ahead of free agency.
Marshall Ferguson pinch-hits with Davis Sanchez from his European adventure this week, as they break down Chris Jones' departure from Riderville, J.C. Sherritt's retirement and the 2019 Tiger-Cats coaching staff.
This week James & Davis discuss the CFL stars heading south to the NFL, as well as a major announcement regarding The Waggle podcast!
On this Waggle Extra, James talks with new Argos head coach Corey Chamblin about his return to Toronto, his history in Saskatchewan and how he plans to turn things around for the Argonauts.
Ho ho ho! It's the most wonderful time of the... off-season! We're giving out gifts to teams around the CFL in the yearly holiday edition of The Waggle!
The Toronto Argonauts and BC Lions both announced their new head coaches this week, and we have one of them as our special guest as we talk changes across the CFL.
Coach O takes over the Ticats, Argos and Lions zero in on their new bench bosses, Bo's heading south and Mike Reilly... heading west? James & Davis tee up what will be a very busy off-season full of movement!
James and Davis break down the 106th Grey Cup presented by Shaw, and discuss the legacy of Bo Levi Mitchell... is he one of the all-time greats?
Davis sits down with both Bo Levi Mitchell and Trevor Harris to talk about their approach to Sunday's game, and how they helped get their teams back to another Grey Cup.
The big game is here! James and Davis give their thoughts from the East and West finals, Dave Dickenson's sideline comments and, of course, set up and predictions for the 106th Grey Cup going down in Edmonton.
The boys debate possible rule changes and lots of playoff talk too. Plus, Brad Sinopli from the RedBlacks drops by for an in depth conversation.
Hamilton's, Mike Daly, joins Davis to talk playoffs before the Tiger-Cats Conference Semifinals matchup against the BC Lions
Davis Sanchez is joined by TSN's Marshall Ferguson to set up the 2018 Conference Semifinals, from BC at Hamilton to Winnipeg at Saskatchewan.
With the regular season wrapping up this week, it's time for MOP debates. James and Davis give their thoughts on the best receiving corps in the league, Mike O'Shea's aggressive coaching style and the locker room reports coming out of Montreal. Plus Wally Buono looks back on his memories coaching in the CFL while focusing on chasing one more title before it’s all over.
We're getting down to the wire and plenty of playoff scenarios are swirling. James and Davis talk power rankings, the Brandon Banks injury, if Calgary is still the team to beat and more! Plus a discussion with Lou Ferrigno on his brief stint in the CFL
As the playoff race tightens in the west, James and Davis break down the Lions surprising win in Caglary, the Stamps' slump, and the Bombers laying the smack down on the Roughriders. Plus, Brandon Banks joins the podcast to talk some cold weather football.
Sanchez and Cybulski break down the Defensive Game of the Year between the Eskimos and Roughriders and chat the upcoming free agency season. Plus, Bombers' Kevin Fogg stops by to talk southern comforts!
James and Davis award Zach Collaros their week 16 MVP and hand out honourable mentions to Johnny football, and the Blue Bomber defence. Plus, the logo debate comes to a close with the Tigers trouncing the Lions .
James and Davis debate June Jones' decision making in one of the most exciting games of the season and discuss Jonathan Jennings' success as the Lions starter plus James catches up with Duke Williams to break down his trash talking philosophy.
James and Davis talk Johnny Manziel's next big start and discuss some of his comments from the past few weeks. Plus, does BC now have the best secondary in the league? Then, newest BC Lion and last year's Grey Cup MVP, Devier Posey, stops by to chat life with the Lions and College Football.
James and Davis discuss where the ceiling might be for a streaking Roughriders team. They get you set for what Davis is calling the game of the season so far, when the Ticats host the Stamps in Week 14 action. And is it too soon to make some Western Conference Final predictions after last week's Alberta Arms race? Plus, Willie Jefferson stops by to talk football fans on the prairies and gives some insight into social media etiquette.
Fresh off a big Labour Day Classic win, Jeremiah Masoli joins fellow Oregon Alumni, Davis Sanchez, to talk college, what it's like working with June Jones and how the sky's the limit for the 2018 Ticats.
This week we're talking trouble on the prairies, props to Montreal for their play as of late and why you shouldn't count out the Lions just yet.
On the heels of signing one of the league's most polarizing stars in Duron Carter, James catches up with long-time General Manager Jim Popp to talk about his career, his relationship with the players and his philosophies on team building.
This week we're talking D.C. in T.O., Matt Nichols' comments and should the Als sit down Manziel for "Tony Football"? Later, Antonio Pipkin himself stops by to chat with Cybulski.
CFL on TSN panelist Milt Stegall joins Chezzy this week to break down week 10's games and debate where Duron Carter's next landing spot might be.
Sanchez and Cybulski react to the surprise release of Duron Carter from the Riders and James speaks with Darrell Davis, co-host of the Green Zone on CJME/CKOM in Regina.
James and Davis break down the decision to start Johnny Manziel on the heels of the Alouettes blowout loss to Hamilton. James starts to hint at the Stamps having a shot at being perfect in 2018, and later on the first female GM in North American professional sports, Jo-Anne Polak, reminisces with James about her role with the Ottawa Rough Riders in the 80's.
This week, James and Davis talk Johnny Manziel's upcoming CFL debut, the Als QB situation, a Roughriders mid-season evaluation, and much more! BC Lions QB Travis Lulay joins for an interview to discuss his return from injury and other league storyline.
Rundown: Manziel mania in Montreal (00:40), Manziel, Masoli, Hamilton (9:36), Matchup: Als vs. Ticats (13:11), Vernon Adams Jr. (16:14), Roughriders: Collaros, Carter, Chris Jones (20:56), Jerome Messam (25:51), Legacy of Canadian Running Backs (29:25), Argos QB situation (30:53), #StrikeTheBandAbility (37:37), REDBLACKS offensive inconsistency (42:24), BC Lions D (44:44), Final quick thoughts (48:38), Lulay interview (51:50)
Davis breaks down the blockbuster Johnny Manziel trade from both Montreal and Hamilton perspectives, and later on Stampeders receiver Eric Rogers joins James to talk about his return to the CFL
This week we're dissecting the BC Lions comeback victory over the Bombers, and what does this mean for all the quarterbacks involved? Later, we talk to possibly the most interesting man in football - Ticats defensive coordinator Jerry Glanville.
James and Davis recap the week that was in the CFL: looking at BC's struggles at QB, the Roughriders tight win against the Ticats, and the Eskimos slow start to the 2018 season. James also speaks with REDBLACKS receiver Diontae Spencer.
Are we done with experimenting with Duron at DB? Also, we have to ask... do the Ticats trade Johnny Manziel? Later, we chat with Alouettes linebacker Henoc Muamba about moving from Africa to Canada, as well as moving around many teams in the CFL and NFL.
In this Waggle Extra we talk to Tiger-Cats DB Delvin Breaux on his return to the CFL after some impressive seasons with the Saints. Also, he tells us his amazing story overcoming a neck injury in high school that almost ended his life, let alone his football career.
James & Davis take a look at some interesting QB situations around the league, including Jeremiah Masoli in Tigertown who seems to have the Tabbies in serious contention in the East.
James breaks down his early thoughts following week 1 of 2018 and sets up week 2 before being joined by 2017 M.O.P. Mike Reilly.
James and Davis look at the upcoming CFL season and evaluate each team's chances at hoisting the Grey Cup at the end of the year.
James & Davis summarize everything from week 1 of the pre-season before being joined by veteran receiver Adarius Bowman to talk about his return to Winnipeg, his home in Edmonton and what it means to be an "O.G. Receiver" in the CFL.
We're right in the thick of training camp and we have a special co-host with James away! Long-time star CFL QB Henry Burris drops in to talk about the struggles of camp and what he sees across the league for the 2018 season.
After months of discussion and debate, Johnny Manziel has finally landed in the CFL and the guys break down his arrival and what it could mean for the Ticats and the league. Later, Riders QB Brandon Bridge talks about being a Canadian QB in the CFL and why he's campaigning for the position to be included in the ratio.
James and Davis make sense of Darian Durant's surprise retirement and look ahead toward the opening of training camp. Featuring Blue Bombers Receiver Darvin Adams.
James and Davis breakdown last week's CFL Draft with CFL.ca's Jeff Krever and then speak with backup QB Andrew Buckley on his recent retirement announcement.
Self proclaimed draft guru Marshall Ferguson joins James and Davis for a first round mock draft in preparation for the 2018 CFL Draft.
James and Davis respond to some of the early debate on Twitter about who the top 50 CFL players are and Davis catches up with Argos DBs Ronnie Yell and TJ Heath at their Mini-Camp in Florida.
James and Davis welcome Montreal Alouettes receiver Ernest Jackson to talk about his experience at the Als' mini camp. Alouettes offensive coordinator Khari Jones talks to Davis about his first impressions of the Als' roster.
Ottawa REDBLACKS general manager Marcel Desjardins drops by to talk Combine and some of the big off-season shake-ups in the capital. James and Davis debate what it'll take in 2018 to get Ottawa back to another Grey Cup.
The boys from The Waggle debate where Johnny Manziel will play in 2018, look at the most interesting players to watch on new teams, reflect on John Chick's great career and catching up with Hamilton’s defensive force, Larry Dean.
Davis and James recap the 2018 scouting combine, and examine the process along with the next steps for some draft eligible players through the eyes of CFL Player Agent/Representative Rob Fry. Later, conversations with 2 intriguing prospects— receivers Rashaun Simonise and Mark Chapman.
Our resident USports guru Marshall Ferguson joins James & Davis to tee up this weekend's CFL Combine, including his list of who to watch for. Make sure you tune in to CFL.ca all weekend long for live coverage of the 2018 Combine presented by adidas.
The Waggle shares their own version of CFL Power Rankings…and they couldn’t be any different. Plus TSN Analyst Duane Forde weighs in on the offseason and looks ahead to the combine and draft.
This week James & Davis are "punting" their least-favourite free agent moves before long-time Stampeder Charleston Hughes stops by to hype up his new team as Grey Cup favourites.
James & Davis focus on the Tiger-Cats off-season moves on and off the field, as well as make a case for their most impactful moves so far this off-season. Later, Orlondo Steinauer stops by to chat about his return to the Hamilton and the CFL.
James & Davis are joined by CFL.ca's Jeff Krever to grade out team's free agency moves, plus debate who might be the best GM in the CFL. Later, Alouette ironman and veteran DL John Bowman talks about his impressive longevity in the league and with Montreal.
James and Davis are joined by TSN Insider Farhan Lalji to breakdown the first two days of 2018 CFL Free Agency.
CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie joins James and Davis to talk about recent contract disputes and updates the guys on his tour across Canada.
There are a lot of hot-button issues in the CFL right now and former QB Henry Burris joins James and Davis to talk about the likes of Manziel, Wilder and even ranks his top CFL QBs.
When at his best, is Zach Collaros a top 3 quarterback in the CFL? James & Davis discuss that and also take a look at the top free agents on the market this year. Later, we chat with former NFL starter and new Alouettes QB Josh Freeman.
Guess what? We're talking quarterbacks again! From KG in Edmonton to Darian's release from Montreal. Later, CFL writer Chris O'Leary talks about his time in Banff for the CFL GM meetings last week.
Davis Sanchez and James Cybulski talk with new Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Zach Collaros and give their thoughts on the new Johnny Manziel contract developments.
James Cybulski sits down with Darren and Doug Flutie to chat about their time in the CFL and when they were briefly teammates with the BC Lions.
Before we turn the page to 2018, Davis and James (or Chez and Balls) look back on some of the stories that dominated 2017.
Pour yourself a glass of egg nog, pull on your favourite CFL team's jersey and cuddle up by the fire - it's time for The Waggle Holiday Special! On this episode, we've got special gifts for everyone across the CFL!
Davis Sanchez catches up with the BC Lions new GM, Ed Hervey who is quickly putting his stamp on the Lions as he takes over for the legendary Wally Buono.
What off-season? We dive deep into the James Franklin trade and what that means for Ricky Ray and the Toronto Argonauts. We also discuss June Jones' comments on Johnny Manziel's potential as "The best ever" and the ongoing ratio debate.
Who says the off-season is slow? We're talking June Jones in Hamilton, Ed Hervey in BC, the coaching search in Montreal and QB's looking for new teams in 2018.
How's that for Canadiana?! James and Davis break down an incredible finish for the Toronto Argonauts, the devastating heartbreak for the Calgary Stampeders and what wonderful hosts the city of Ottawa were for the 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw.
Our Grey Cup preview episode is a who's-who of Grey Cup week! Coming to you from the Stampeders final practice of the 2017 season, James and Davis get breakdowns and predictions from multiple guests, and discuss everything about the week of celebrating Canadian football!
After an exciting weekend of Division Final action, we are teeing up Grey Cup week in Ottawa while the Argos and Stamps get ready to do battle on Sunday!
James and Davis break down the upcoming West Finals between the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos and talk key match-ups, star quarterbacks and who they think will earn a trip to the Grey Cup.
James and Davis break down all the Eastern Final matchup between the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders with a hand from Canadian Press writer Dan Ralph. Later, James catches up with Roughriders defensive back Jovon Johnson to talk about his journey to the CFL and how his team is feeling heading into their big matchup with the Argos.
James and Davis break down the division semi-finals that saw the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos move one step closer to the Grey Cup, and ended the season for the Ottawa REDBLACKS and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
These two teams split results in two 1-point games this season. How do you predict this one? James and Davis dive into what will surely be an exciting matchup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa REDBLACKS on Sunday for a spot in the Eastern Final!
We're diving deep looking into the Western Semi-Final between the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. We get into the health of both teams, weigh all the matchups on the field and make our predictions! We also check in with Darren Bauming in Winnipeg and stud rookie DL Kwaku Boateng in Edmonton.
Another memorable CFL regular season is in the books, and we're right into the swing of things for the first round of the playoffs! James and Davis tee things up as we look ahead to the Eastern and Western Semi-Finals.
The former Most Outstanding Player and Grey Cup Champion quarterback Kerry Joseph chats with James Cybulski about winning a championship for Riderville, being in the middle of a quarterback controversy and coaching the next crop of potential CFL stars.
We know who is in the playoffs, we just don't know when, or where they'll be playing. This week, James and Davis attempt to break down the playoff scenarios to be played out this weekend, and predict who will win with the CFL Pick 'Em selections.
This week we talk about potential playoff match-ups, Duron Carter's switch to the other side of the ball and the Jason Maas' controversial sideline conduct. Later, James catches up with the aforementioned Duron Carter to talk the season so far, his misunderstood persona and his outlook on the upcoming playoffs.
This week we talk about the drama out of Regina, and also start to predict how the playoffs might shake out. Later, BC's human highlight reel Bryan Burnham chats with James about his tough road to professional football.
With the playoffs looming, both Ottawa and Toronto seem to be finding their form at the right time. James and Davis debate who has the best chance to make a Grey Cup run. Later, resurgent star running back William Powell drops in.
It's week 16 already! As a result, we're starting to see who's peaking at the right time with the post-season just around the corner. Who can challenge Calgary out west? Are the Argos the team to beat out east? We discuss this week on The Waggle! Later, Toronto DL Cleyon Laing drops in to chat with Davis.
This week we talk about Trent Richardson's opportunity to take over the backfield in Regina, and can we take a minute to talk about how good the Stampeders are? Plus, an under-the-radar top defensive player in the league, Larry Dean, chats with James about his humble beginnings in Tifton, Georgia.
The guys are already looking forward to how the playoffs are going to shape up out west, but we can't neglect the east either. Lots of questions from REDBLACKS QB's to Montreal coaching staff and could we see Johnny Football sometime this season?
Prior to the news out of Montreal, James and Davis discuss what's gotta give with the Alouettes. Also, where do teams in the CFL stand with so many QB changes across the league this week?
We make sense of the fallout following Mark's Labour Day weekend match-ups, and look ahead to revenge week across the CFL. Later, we talk to 2nd year defensive coordinator DeVone Claybrooks on the transition from player to coach, and marching out one of the CFL's best defences two years running.
James and Davis get you primed for Mark’s Labour Day Weekend and give their take on the events in Hamilton this past week. They are also joined by Kevin Glenn who has the Riders rolling.
2016 Grey Cup Champion quarterback Henry Burris talks shop with Davis Sanchez about the state of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, the prospect of Johnny Manziel in the CFL and making some early Grey Cup predictions.
We discuss the Bombers big win knocking off the previously-undefeated Eskimos in week 9, and what this means for the rest of the West. We also give our week 10 predictions and later Darvin Adams drops in to talk about his journey from BCS National Champion to the CFL.
This week James & Davis heap praise on the CFL for their timely "Diversity is Strength" t-shirt initiative. In the spirit of heaping praise, we also show some love to Edmonton and Calgary who have been dominant thus far, and debate if the Riders, Lions and Bombers can keep up.
This week we talk about the struggles in the East with QB injuries, coaching changes and leadership questions. On the other side of the country though? Different story. Plus later, the Mayor of Commonwealth chats with James about the undefeated Esks.
Well apparently Jerome Messam is just fine in Calgary. We discuss his big performance, as well as the offensive shootout in BC and all the match-ups from a 5-game week 5. Later, Lions RB Chris Rainey stops by to talk social media and share his incredible road to the CFL.
James & Davis break down a busy week ahead, including two REDBLACKS games. Later, former Argo Peewee Smith joins James to reminisce on the 96 & 97 Argos dynasty set to be honoured on Monday in Toronto.
We're right into summer across Canada, including our host James Cybulski who checks in from camping in the rockies to talk about the Riders big win, the REDBLACKS near misses and all things CFL. Later, Davis is joined by former teammate Paul Waldu to discuss the Riders riding high into the bye.
One of the CFL's longest-running QB hunters, John Chick, chats with James about his social media game as well as his on-field game.
James Cybulski talks to newly appointed CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie about his journey from player, to successful businessman, to CFL Commissioner.
James and Davis chat about Randy Ambrosie as the new CFL commissioner along with a look back on an exciting Week 2.
After a long off-season wait, week 1 did not disappoint! We break down the games, talk about Canada 150, and later on speak to Argos LB Marcus Ball on his impressive return to the Canadian Football League shutting down the Ticats in week 1.
We're back! The 2017 season officially kicks off this week, and we celebrate by picking week 1's games and take a guess at who will hoist the Grey Cup this November. Later, Calgary receiver DaVaris Daniels chats with James about his turbulent college career and how thrilled he is to be a Stampeder.
Former player Demetrious Maxie joins Davis Sanchez to reflect on the life of their former coach, hall-of-famer Don Matthews, who passed away on Wednesday.
The season is so close we can almost taste it! This week we look back at the first pre-season games, chat about Vince Young's hamstring and have a talk with the defending Grey Cup champion head coach (Slick) Rick Campbell
This week we continue our game of "21 Questions" about camp and pre-season, plus later Jamie Nye drops in to talk about all things Riders and offer some early tips for setting your CFL Fantasy roster.
With training camps in full swing, the guys start to debate many things about the upcoming season. Who has the best receiving corps? Defensive secondary? Can Matt Nichols take the Bombers to the promised land? Later, CFL on TSN's Sara Orlesky drops by to talk about the ultra-competitive West Division.
Tiger-Cats LB Simoni Lawrence is getting ready for training camp, so much so, that he doesn't even stop his off-season workouts while talking to James & Davis on this week's episode!
Stampeders veteran receiver Marquay McDaniel sits down with Davis to talk about his offseason, including free agency, training, and more.
BC head coach and GM Wally Buono sits down with James & Davis to talk about his years of experience as a legendary coach and GM. Tough decisions, working with Canadian content and improving the game, we cover it all!
5x Grey Cup Champion, Canadian Football Hall of Famer, 9x NFL Pro Bowler... and yet one of the most decorated quarterbacks of all time, Warren Moon did not have an easy ride to pro football. James catches up with the CFL & NFL legend to talk about all of that and his fond memories of Canada.
James and Davis are joined by TSN draft expert Duane Forde to recap the 2017 CFL Draft and speak on what has been an eventful off-season.
Our resident CFL Draft guru Marshall Ferguson drops in to deliver his mid-week mock draft, discussing team needs and just how unique the CFL Draft is.
Stampeders LB Alex Singleton chatted with Davis at Mark's CFL Week about his journey to Canada and watching his brother at Combine.
Bobby Gordon went from CFL receiver to Hollywood actor to the head offices of the WWE. This week, he joins James and Davis to reminisce about his CFL days and talk about his interesting transition from the gridiron to the silver screen.
S.J. Green chats with Davis shortly after news broke that the 10-year veteran was traded to Toronto from the Montreal Alouettes.
James and Davis discuss this weeks big news that Commissioner Jeffrey L. Orridge will be departing the CFL, and debate who might be a good fit to fill the void. Later, former Riders head coach Corey Chamblin chats with the guys about his return to the CFL.
James & Davis catch up with Montreal QB Darian Durant from the teams mini-camp in Florida, as the long-time Rider pivot adjusts to life with a new team.
The Eskimos shocked the CFL world on Friday, announcing that General Manager Ed Hervey had been relieved of his duties. James & Davis break down the stunning development and what might be next for both Ed and the Eskimos.
Newly-appointed free agent Ricky Foley joins James and Davis this week to shed light on his departure from the Argonauts, plus we talk Ryan Smith's retirement and who's going to buy the Leos?
Davis caught up with former teammate and Argos starting QB Ricky Ray at Mark's CFL Week in Regina to talk about contemplating retirement, the new leadership in Toronto and being handed the starting role once again.
Our resident Combine guru Marshall Ferguson stops by to break down all of the big names coming out of last week's CFL Combine in Regina as the next crop of CFL stars showed off their skills to scouts, coaches and fans. Plus we talk about all the fun we had at Mark's CFL Week and assess the Jovan Olafioye deal between the Leos and Als.
James Cybulski and Davis Sanchez discuss the importance of Mark's CFL Week and the upcoming Combine presented by adidas.
James & Davis tee up Mark's CFL Week in Regina next week, including the star-studded lineup of players eligible to receive their Hall of Fame nods. Later, Saskatchewan head coach and GM Chris Jones joins to guys to talk Vince Young, Darian Durant and some of his favourite hip-hop artists.
The guys talk about Corey Chamblin's return to the CFL coaching ranks with the Argos, as well as QB Vince Young's potential chances for success in Sask. Later, veteran slotback Nik Lewis joins to talk about the weapons Montreal has added in the off-season.
Newly-appointed Argonauts head coach Marc Trestman joins James and Davis on this episode of The Waggle, and the guys reflect on the life of the great Bernie Custis.
As the dust settles on free agency 2017, James & Davis chat with Ottawa GM Marcel Desjardins about the major moves in the nations capital. Later, long-time BC Lions DB Ryan Phillips drops in to talk about taking on a new challenge in Montreal and going through the free agency process.
James & Davis give their team-by-team analysis of how every CFL club fared through the first few days of free agency. Later, James chats with a Grey Cup champion DB who is taking his talents to Steeltown as Abdul Kanneh reflects on signing with the Ticats.
James & Davis deliver their pre-free agency power rankings, rating which teams are the strongest heading into February 14th. They also dive into the recently released 2017 schedule and are joined by Trevor Hardy, the mastermind behind the whole thing for the CFL.
Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, CFL and NFL legend Joe Theismann joins The Waggle! "Bay Street Joe" reminisces fondly on his time in Canada as the 2x CFL All-Star QB of the Toronto Argonauts, and also talks about his place in the Madden game and overcoming his devastating leg injury
Duron is back! The talented receiver is off to Riderville, and James and Davis discuss how he'll fit in with Chris Jones' club. Furthermore, we're talking Argos again following the loss of head coach Scott Milanovich, as well as how the O-Line is shaping up in Montreal.
We chat with recently retired Grey Cup MVP QB Henry Burris about his career and his decision to hang up the cleats. Also, we discuss Jim Barker receiving his walking papers in Toronto and Kevin Glenn's return to Riderville.
New Alouettes GM Kavis Reed joins The Waggle to discuss making his first bold move acquiring Darian Durant from Saskatchewan, and how he landed the job in the first place. Plus, Matt Nichols returns to Winnipeg— does this make the Bombers a Grey Cup contender? And who’s going to quarterback the Riders? Let the offseason fireworks begin!
James & Davis are back in 2017 and on this episode they're joined by 3x Grey Cup champion Geroy Simon to talk off-season and his personnel role with the BC Lions.
James and Davis look back at the biggest storylines from the year that was in the CFL, plus we chat with CFL.ca host Brodie Lawson about her travels across the CFL landscape in 2016 and Ticats speedster Brandon Banks also checks in.
Ho ho ho! It's our holiday edition of The Waggle, and to celebrate we're giving out gifts to those who are both naughty and nice around the CFL. Later, all-star linebacker Solomon Elimimian also drops by to chat with James and Davis.
James & Davis dive into the off-season with reactions to the Kavis Reed hiring in Montreal and also look at the extensions signed by the Blue Bombers brass.
James and Davis break down everything about the Ottawa REDBLACKS' wild victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the 104th Grey Cup presented by Shaw. They also get exclusive on-field interviews with REDBLACKS owner Jeff Hunt, general manager Marcel Desjardins along with receivers Brad Sinopoli and Ernest Jackson.
James and Davis are back to break down Sunday's 104th Grey Cup presented by Shaw featuring the Calgary Stampeders and the Ottawa REDBLACKS. They also get some great insight from B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay and Stampeders defensive lineman Charleston Hughes.
Grey Cup Week is finally here! James and Davis discuss this past weekend's West and East Division Finals along with what to expect for the 104th Grey Cup between the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the Calgary Stampeders.
We break down the exciting West Final matchup between the Calgary Stampeders and the B.C. Lions. We also get the latest with Canadian Football Hall-of-Famer Lowell Ullrich and Stampeders running back Jerome Messam.
James & Davis take us 35,000 feet in the air to preview the East Final between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Ottawa REDBLACKS. Ottawa play-by-play announcer AJ Jakubec as well as Edmonton defensive coordinator Mike Benevides also weigh in on the big matchup.
We break down both the Eastern and Western Semi-Finals and discuss all the storylines from Zach's pick, Loffler's hit, Toliver's goodbye and what now for the Tabbies and Bombers who have officially "gone fishin".
Edmonton WR Derel Walker joins the guys from The Waggle to share his journey from a small town of 8,000 in Texas, to finding out there’s more to Canada than Drake and syrup and whether a return to the NFL is in the cards.
James Cybulski and Davis Sanchez break down the West Semi-Final matchup between the B.C. Lions and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. We also get an inside look with Lions receiver Manny Arceneaux along with Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press.
We break down the upcoming East Semi-Final matchup between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Edmonton Eskimos. Marshall Ferguson, play-by-play voice of the Ticats on TSN 1150, also drops by for some more great insight.
The playoffs are finally here! The B.C. Lions get set for a home date against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers while the Edmonton Eskimos hit the road to face the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. We debate who the favourites are and who is going home early.
James chats with the Commissioner of the Canadian Football League about everything from instant replay and live mics to his days playing basketball with David Duchovny and George Clooney.
We've seen the last of the Calgary Stampeders until the West Final, but will they always look back on week 19 and wish they played their starters? We debate that as well as how the remaining playoff questions may shake out this weekend.
Eskimos QB and 2015 Grey Cup Champion Mike Reilly drops in to chat with James about his long journey to the CFL, the inspiration behind his refined sense of fashion and even give his take on "mic-gate 2016". All that and more on this Waggle Extra!
The guys look back on the history of Mosaic Stadium as the Riders prepare to close the doors there this weekend, and Davis shares why CFL Pink month is so important to him.
James & Davis get fired up over the release of Duron Carter and Kenny Stafford from the Alouettes, plus two key figures in the Bombers surge drop in - Mike O'Shea and Matt Nichols.
We've got you covered on all the fallout following a controversy-filled Thanksgiving weekend in the CFL, from mic removals to fumbles. Also, the voice of the REDBLACKS stops by to discuss Ottawa's QB carousel.
We break down the major shake-up in Toronto, and are the Riders for real? Later, James sits down with Ottawa QB Trevor Harris about his Grey Cup hopes for this season.
Calgary Stampeders QB Bo Levi Mitchell is our special guest this week, talking about everything from his chirping on and off the field, his villain status (especially in Saskatchewan) and his M.O.P. chances in 2016.
CFL on TSN analyst and Canadian Football guru Duane Forde joins the guys to talk everything CFL. Forde discusses about his potential as a CFL GM, Kent Austin's "chop" and the state of Canadian talent in the league.
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio speaks with James about his memories of former Spartan Mylan Hicks who died tragically in Calgary early Sunday morning.
In an exclusive 1-on-1 James chats with Tiger-Cats head coach Kent Austin about his coaching philosophy, his successes in Regina and his final trip to Mosaic this weekend.
This week we assess the coaching changes in Montreal, talk about Darian Durant's future in Riderville and preview the second installment of "The Game of the Year."
We talk about the game of musical chairs at QB this week, as well as dive into the reputation of CFL villain Duron Carter including an exclusive 1-on-1 chat with the Alouettes receiver.
In this Waggle Extra, we chat with Bombers RB Andrew Harris on his football career and what ultimately brought him back home to Winnipeg.
James and Davis look back on another thrilling Mark's Labour Day Weekend in the CFL, and Dr. Davis checks in with his prescriptions for the struggles in Saskatchewan and Montreal.
In an exclusive interview, Chad Owens talks about coping with leaving Toronto for Hamilton, the pressures felt during his NFL career and his brief foray into the world of MMA fighting.
We've officially reached the halfway point of the season, and that means Mark's Labour Day Weekend! James and Davis grade the best and the worst from the first half with the Waggle Awards, and Chad Owens also drops by to talk about his first Labour Day on the other side of the QEW Rivalry.
This week Matthieu Proulx of RDS joins the guys to talk about the wide-open East division, and look ahead to the key match-ups in week 10 including... a potential Grey Cup preview?
Cybulski chats with one of the emerging stars of the CFL - BC quarterback Jonathon Jennings. Find out how JJ went from working at a call centre to calling out plays in the huddle for the Leos.
James and Davis talk about the recent situation in Saskatchewan, and also preview week 9's games including the two hottest teams going head-to-head again on Friday night.
James is back to dish with Davis about Smilin' Hank's halftime rant, and debate the teams that have been a bit underrated thus far in 2016. Later, Tiger-Cats QB Zach Collaros joins us to talk about the long road to recovery from last season's knee injury, and review some television shows with James; from The Bachelorette to Saved By the Bell. It's all in episode 8 of The Waggle!
Davis is solo this week, spouting off about all the news and notes from around the CFL. Is it too early to hand the reigns to Trevor Harris in the nations capital? Will the BC Lions rebound from a devastating loss in week 6, and are the Stamps poised to dominate?
Davis is joined by Red 1 from Canadian hip-hop group The Rascalz talking about all the quarterback headlines in the CFL, and later, James chats with a former QB Dave Dickenson about his playing days and his new role as head coach in Calgary.
Cybulski and Sanchez chat with the voice of the Roughriders Rod Pedersen about the 0-3 start in Regina, Darian Durant's injury history and the faith in Chris Jones. Argos QB Ricky Ray also drops in to catch up and reminisce about the time he burned Davis for a 70+yd TD.
James and Davis chat with former Maryland Terrapin teammates Geroy Simon and Scott Milanovich, but not before they look ahead to the CFL's week 4 match-ups and talk about Ryan Smith's magical, mythical mitts.
James chats with new Argos DE Shawn Lemon following his abrupt departure from Rider Nation.
James and Davis weigh-in on Duron Carter's 1-game suspension following his "run-in" with Rick Campbell, and of course give their week 3 Pick 'Em predictions
James chats with former Bomber Jonathan Hefney about the 2011 team and the birth of "Swaggerville".
James and Davis take their lumps in CFL Pick'Em after an upset-filled Week 1. Are the Riders ready to roll? Can Jeremiah Masoli continue slingin' the rock? All that and more in Episode 2 of The Waggle.
In the first ever episode of The Waggle, hosts James Cybulski and Davis Sanchez get you all set up for kickoff, breaking down the off-season activity as well as give their take on week 1 match-ups. Also, James and Davis give their picks for CFL Pick 'Em and set their Draft Kings fantasy rosters!
‘The Waggle’ is the official podcast of the Canadian Football League hosted by Canadian Screen Award nominee, James Cybulski and three-time Grey Cup Champion Davis Sanchez. . Each week will feature guest interviews, fantasy football insight, analysis from the week before and teeing up the games ahead that week.