Rider Rumblings: Recent Episodes
Regina Leader-Post
Rider Rumblings is a weekly podcast on the Saskatchewan Roughriders with Regina Leader-Post sports writers Rob Vanstone and Murray McCormick.
Rob and Murray discuss the Grey Cup's exciting finish before turning attention to the Roughriders' vacancies. The Green and White need an offensive coordinator and a quarterback. The best options may not be available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the upcoming Grey Cup game at Mosaic Stadium, which will see the Winnipeg Blue Bombers taking on the Toronto Argonauts on Nov. 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's edition of Rider Rumblings, Rob and Murray are joined by Craig Reynolds, CEO and president of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We were a little too busy to record this episode Tuesday as the Roughriders announced the firing of offensive co-ordinator Jason Maas after his second season in the role. Two offensive coaches will also not return next season. Rob and Murray consider how the Riders could replace that crew on one-year contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season, which will end Oct. 29 and will not include a trip to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Their playoff chances depend on having a better record than the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Both sit at 6-10 so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Rob is joined by CTV Regina's Brit Dort to discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders have a bye week but are coming off a loss against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on October 7, a loss which dropped Saskatchewan's record to 6-10 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the latest news surrounding the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders lost (again) to the Blue Bombers (again) in a 31-13 L on September 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Roughriders finished up their bye week but it wasn't without controversy. Rob is joined by Jeff Fairholm, former Saskatchewan Roughrider, to assess the current season which had a promising 4-1 start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Vanstone is joined by Jamie Nye, of CJME/CKOM radio's The Green Zone, to discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders third loss in a row and fifth consecutive loss on home turf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the sickening performance of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Winnipeg, ongoing criticism of Cody Fajardo and what makes the Bombers so dang good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the win over the B.C. Lions in Vancouver on Friday. The game was filled with sacks as the Lions played without QB Nathan Rourke. Three of the next four games are against the CFL's top team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers are in a position to clinch a playoff spot with a win at the Labour Day Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the latest Roughriders game, a 28-10 loss against the B.C. Lions at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders are sitting at .500 through 10 games. During Friday's lost, QB Cody Fajardo was pulled from the game late in the first half of the game, with Mason Fine drawing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Vanstone and Murray McCormick talk about the latest news surrounding the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Riders have ended a three-game losing skid with a 34-23 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray McCormick discusses what's going on with the Saskatchewan Roughriders during their bye week with former Leader-Post journalist Jeff DeDekker. The Riders had a bye week and haven't played since a 32-17 loss to the B.C. Lions on July 29 at Mosaic Stadium. Their record remains 4-4 heading into a Saturday matchup with the Edmonton Elks at Commonwealth Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Vanstone is joined by Regina Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk to discuss the latest news about the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In their most recent game, they fell to the B.C. Lions 32-17 as B.C. scored 28 unanswered points in a come-from-behind win. The loss against the Lions was the Riders' third consecutive loss this season and their record now sits at 4-4 heading into a bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Murray McCormick is joined by Darrell Davis of CJME/CKOM's The Green Zone to discuss the latest news surrounding the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The team dropped their second consecutive game against the Toronto Argonauts with a depleted roster due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The Riders play the B.C. Lions in three of their next four games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Vanstone is joined this week by Alex Dormuth, producer of CJME/CKOM's The Green Zone and host of the Piffles Podcast. Rob and Alex discuss the loss to Argos, the drama that unfolded and the uncertainty surrounding the team after multiple players and staff test positive for COVID-19. The Riders record is now 4-2, after the 30-24 loss in Wolfville, N.S. on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the Roughriders' 28-13 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday in Regina, which was "tainted" by a questionable hit from defensive tackle Garrett Marino on Redblacks QB Jeremiah Masoli. Marino was hit with a four game ban for his actions in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray is joined by CJME/CKOM's Britton Gray to break down the Roughriders' revenge game at home against the Montreal Alouettes, moving to 3-1 and putting an ugly loss behind them. Takeaways: The defence returned to form, fresh sparks of a running game and Cody Fajardo's knee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob is joined by former Roughriders slotback Jeff Fairholm to discuss the Riders' ugly road loss to the Montreal Alouettes and what it means for a 2-1 team still struggling to produce consistent offence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 26-16 win over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday, a win that moved the club to 2-0, but also came with the loss of Dan Clark. Clark, a team leader and centre for the offensive line, left the game late in the fourth quarter with what is thought to be an ankle injury, leaving a significant hole in the roster heading into Thursday's game against the Montreal Alouettes. That game also saw the Riders get into trouble with the officials on field, as they were flagged 14 times and penalized 134 yards against the Elks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray break down the Roughriders' first game of the 2022 CFL regular season, a 30-13 home victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Great defence and 16 points from kicker Brett Lauther gave the offence plenty of security until the Riders' first touchdown in the fourth quarter. Paid attendance was around 28,000 but there were 4,000 fewer than that in the stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray examine the Roughriders' strengths and weaknesses heading into the CFL season. Do they have enough to take down the reigning back-to-back Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers? With the Riders' latest Grey Cup drought nearing a decade, a chance to play for the championship at home sets big expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The guys talk about some of the bright spots in a game that was seen by very few people. Who are the newcomers to watch? And who was released in the first round of mass cuts announced midway through the episode? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An emergency episode of Rider Rumblings as Murray gives us the scoop from Saskatoon, where Roughriders training camp is supposed to be happening. But contract talks between the league and players fell apart and the CFL strike is entering Day 3. What's it all about? How are the players feeling? Is the season going to be derailed over padded practices? Rob Vanstone is on holidays so Leader-Post digital editor Austin Davis fills in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKRM's Michael Ball, better known as Ballsy and the new voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, joins Rob and Murray ahead of rookie and training camps to examine the state of the team, including backup QBs and the surprise signing of Charleston Hughes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CJME’s Jamie Nye joins Rob and Murray for an all-encompassing chat on the state of the Riders and the CFL. They talk about the Riders’ roster, CFL marketing, TV deals and how invested fans are in the team right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray chat with Roughriders play-by-play commentator Derek Taylor, who will be moving on to become the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roughriders general manager and vice president of football operations Jeremy O’Day sits down with Rob and Murray to talk about free agency, how the team plans to replace William Powell, what they’re expecting from Duke Williams, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we start the show off with a goodbye to former Regina Pat Brad Hornung. Rob and Murray also discuss moves the Riders have made so far during the CFL’s free agency period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray and Rob chat about what we can expect to see from the Riders during free agency, whether players deserve more money and Fajardo’s restructured contract.
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Rob and Murray chat about the Grey Cup game, CFL revenue sharing, three downs vs. four and what the Riders general manager and VP of football operations Jeremy O’Day had to say this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray break down the Riders' close loss to the Blue Bombers, Cody Fajardo’s emotional comments during garbage bag day, slipping attendance numbers and Grey Cup predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob and Murray are joined by the legendary Bob Irving, play-by-play commentator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The crew talks about Irving’s storied career, Loucheiz Purifoy being detained by police after a disturbance at a local restaurant and what we can expect when the Riders face Winnipeg in the western final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds joins Rob and Murray this week to talk about the overall state of the team as we head into playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Riders have clinched a home playoff game, so why are the fans unimpressed? Murray and Rob discuss whether fans have been spoiled with a good season, if Cody Fajardo is appreciated enough, which players should rest when the team faces Hamilton and picks for the CFL player awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Roughriders defensive tackle Eddie Steele joins Rob and Murray this week to talk about the team's recent win over the Edmonton Elks. Steele also shares his thoughts on how the Riders are looking this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Riders are winning games again, but it doesn’t feel like they’re on fire. The team went to Montreal and played the same type of game they always play, complete with an offensive line that’s still weak. Is this how the Riders are going to play for the rest of the year? Other topics include A.C. Leonard, what to expect against the Elks and whether Cody Fajardo is having an all-star year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray get to talk about the Riders beating Calgary for a change. They also chat about the lack of buzz around CFL games, the upcoming game against Montreal, Micah Johnson’s performance and the kicker situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The season is starting to wind down and the Riders need a win or else they’ll be on the road for the playoffs.
Rob and Murray talk about whether it’s possible to revamp the offensive line at this point, how much the team has cooled off since the start of the season, how hot Winnipeg is and when does Cody Fajardo need to step up his game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Other CFL teams have been improving, but it seems like the Riders are stuck.
This week Rob is joined by CJME’s The Green Zone host Jamie Nye.
They discuss the Riders’ two recent losses at the hands of the Stampeders, why the team needs a new game plan for its offence, Cody Fajardo’s lack of confidence and how much mindshare the team has in the community these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the news that veteran receiver Duke Williams has signed with the Roughriders, which will hopefully help the team’s vertical passing game. They also dissect what went wrong in the Riders’ loss to the Stampeders, Fajardo’s rant after the game, the state of the offence and needless penalties the team is taking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray talk about the Riders’ nail-biting win over the Lions, Craig Dickenson’s record, the team’s upcoming games against the Stampeders, amazing field goals and answer some listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray talk about the Riders’ win over the Argonauts, the team’s upcoming games against the Lions and Stampeders, the continuing A.C. Leonard situation and fans being toxic towards Cody Fajardo. Also, Rob thinks the CFL has been boring this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray talk about the Riders’ second loss to the Blue Bombers, whether the team should play Cody Fajardo against the Argonauts given his recent concussion, A.C. Leonard’s suspension, Chris Jones’ return to the CFL and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray dig into the 23-8 loss the Riders suffered against the Bombers during the Labour Day Classic. They discuss Fajardo being off his game, Winnipeg’s excellent defence, problems with the Riders’ offence and holding CFL games during a fourth wave of COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This year’s Labour Day Classic looks to be a hotly anticipated matchup between two talented CFL teams. Rob and Murray discuss the upcoming game, their favourite Labour Day Classics of yore, Fajardo vs. Collaros and the vaccine pass announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Riders are dominating, but the discourse is being overshadowed by the great vaccine debate.
With five CFL teams now saying they will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, the Riders and Elks are the outliers. Rob and Murray discuss the team’s hot streak, as well as the mounting pressure the club is facing regarding vaccine passes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray and Rob analyze the Roughriders' hot start after the 30-8 victory over the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Riders are now off to a 2-0 start despite a lack of deep bombs from franchise quarterback Cody Fajardo. Is the offence still scary after an injury to Shaq Evans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray and Rob discuss the Roughriders' home opener, a 33-29 victory over the visiting B.C. Lions. The score reflects the Riders' struggles in the second half -- not the strength of the offence in the first two quarters. How high is the team's ceiling and how low is the floor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds returns to the podcast to talk about the team’s upcoming season. We asked him about the Riders opting not to ask fans for proof of vaccination, the team’s financial prospects coming off of a cancelled season and the reason why they stopped letting fans bring sunflower seeds and blow horns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray chat about what it was like to finally see the Roughriders back in action at their recent scrimmage. They also ask how much enthusiasm there is for attending Rider games, which won’t require proof of vaccination. Other topics include Achilles injuries, conditioning issues, quarterback talk and Jason Maas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our second training camp episode, Rob and Murray break down each of the team’s positions and speculate on who’s likely to be in the starting lineup. This includes some concerns over the offensive line, and how the team will protect its star quarterback, Cody Fajardo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode comes to you live from the Mosaic Stadium press box. Rob and Murray chat about who’s been impressing them so far at training camp, last week’s four achilles injuries and the debate over whether the Riders should be asking fans for proof of vaccination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our training camp preview episode, we talk about the surreal fact that the Riders are starting to prepare to play football in front of crowds at Mosaic Stadium again.
We also comb over the roster and chat about who could be the number two quarterback, how the Riders will go about replacing Brendon LaBatte and what training camp could look like with players having been off for so long. Also, RIP the XFL deal that never was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Vanstone and Murray McCormick chat about a new Leader-Post series that looks at how the pandemic has affected the Saskatchewan Roughriders. They talk about how the team has been affected financially, and what needs to happen as the world emerges from the pandemic so the team can continue playing football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to Murray McCormick and Rob Vanstone as they chat about the Riders' top picks for the CFL draft and the importance of signing players that were born on home soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Vanstone and Murray McCormick talk about the news that the CFL's 2021 season will now start on Aug. 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray chat about the moves the Riders made during free agency, how the roster is shaping up and what holes still need to be filled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray chat about Charleston Hughes’ exit from the Riders and his new home with the Toronto Argonauts. They guys also talk about what we can expect when free agency gets underway next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray are back for the first Rider Rumblings of 2021 to discuss Cody Fajardo's contract extension, which will see the star quarterback stay with the team through the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray are back for another episode to discuss Randy Ambrosie’s state of the league town hall. They discuss Ambrosie’s renewed hope for the league thanks to coming COVID-19 vaccines, and what the 2021 CFL season might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the news that the 2020 CFL season has been officially cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray talk about the big debate over whether the CFL should get federal funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss the chances that were will even be a CFL season this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray record a special remote episode of Rider Rumblings to discuss the CFL’s announcement that the start of the 2020 season will be delayed into July.
We weren’t able to record video for this episode, but we still uploaded the audio to the Leader-Post YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Riders didn’t make any earth-shattering free agency moves, but Murray and Rob are still here to diligently discuss the signings that did go down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brace yourselves…free agency is coming.
Rob and Murray sit down to discuss the recent signings the Riders have made leading up to free agency, and speculate what other moves the team might make. We’ll have another episode next Thursday to wrap up free agency discussion once the dust settles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Austin convene for a special episode to discuss a TSN report that Jason Maas has been hired by the Roughriders to replace offensive co-ordinator Stephen McAdoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray dive into the most heated topic in Rider Nation right now: Should the Riders keep or fire offensive coordinator Stephen McAdoo?
After that's out of the way, the guys review all 32 free agents with the Riders, and speculate on who might stay or go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray sit down to discuss the Riders’ heartbreaking loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the West final.
The guys talk about the calls from fans to have offensive co-ordinator Stephen McAdoo fired, get into the nitty-gritty of some specific calls and plays made during the game, then address the number of free agents the team will have heading into next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKRM colour analyst and former Rougrider Luc Mullinder joins Rob and Murray to chat all things West Division Final. The Riders had a bye week as a reward for finishing first and got to watch the Winnipeg Blue Bombers trounce the Calgary Stampeders at home. How much of a threat is the Zach Collaros/Chris Streveler combo? How's Cody Fajardo's oblique? It's all here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roughriders president and CEO Craig Reynolds joins Murray and Rob to chat about finishing first in the West, the value of a bye week and the downward trend of attendance across the CFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do the Roughriders need to treat Saturday's regular season finale against the Eskimos like a must-win? How important is it to finish first in the west? Rob and Murray discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rider fans can breathe easy and not sweat about Cody Fajardo going to the NFL for another two years. We start off this week's episode with discussing the team’s contract extension with its star quarterback. Then we talk about how the Riders can handle Calgary in the playoffs, if Andrew Harris should get a CFL player award nomination, the Riders’ upcoming game against Edmonton and Rob rants about how sports reporters should refrain from cheering for the teams they cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell continues to be a puzzle the Riders can’t quite solve, but that’s going to have to change soon.
This week, we recap the Riders’ narrow loss to Calgary, and ask if Cody Fajardo should be the CFL’s most outstanding player. Finally, we answer some listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Riders are now in first place in the west division, but how did we get here?
We discuss who should get the credit for building such a successful team. Other topics include a recap of the win over the Bombers, Murray’s brush with fame, the price of 2020 Grey Cup tickets and predictions for Friday’s game against the Stampeders. Then we close with some questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The season is winding down, and the Riders’ remaining games are getting more important.
Fortunately, math whiz and CKRM Sports Cage host Derek Taylor is here to explain some potential routes the Riders could take through the playoffs. Other topics include trade deadlines, roster talk and listener questions. Then we wrap up by offering our own take on what the odds are of the Riders making it to the Grey Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cody Fajardo has been a blessing for the Riders, but how can the team keep him from leaving for another CFL club, or even the NFL when his contract expires?
We also talk about the Riders’ upcoming game against the Argonauts this weekend, Vernon Adams Jr.’s suspension and the state of the Riders’ receiving core.
This week’s special guest is CTV Regina’s Don Hewitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cody Fajardo was already playing in the CFL before joining the Riders, but there's no question that this season has been his big break.
In this episode we talk about Fajardo's ascent and where his career could go next, who else in the organization deserves credit for the team's success, Jon Ryan haters and we make some predictions on what place the Riders will finish at the end of the regular season.
This week's special guest is Rod Pedersen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a lengthily discussion on what went amiss for the Riders during the Banjo Bowl. Rob has concerns about the team's downward trend for offensive touchdowns and the recent lacklustre performance by the offensive line. We also talk about the CFL's goal to own Fridays and Saturdays on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite the name, the Labour Day Classic isn’t always entertaining football, but it sure was this year. We also talk about Cody Fajardo’s future with the team, if Craig Dickenson ever gets mad, how well the offensive line has come together and look ahead to the Banjo Bowl.
This week’s special guest is former Roughriders director of player personnel Craig Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CJME’s Jamie Nye joins Rob and Murray to preview this year’s Labour Day Classic. All three think the Riders have this one in the can, which may have something to do with Andrew Harris’ suspension for testing positive on a drug test. We also discuss Cody Fajardo’s spirituality, Solomon Elimimian’s improved performance, how the CFL schedules game broadcasts and plenty more.
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Craig Dickenson might make mistakes, but his openness with fans and the media makes it easier to forgive him
CKRM’s Ballsy joins Rob and Murray this week to chat about Dickenson, plus a range of other Rider and CFL topics, including everything the league does that Ballsy and Rob disapprove of. It’s a long list.
The guys also check in with how some members of the team are performing, such as Jon Ryan, Stephen McAdoo and Micah Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CKRM's Luc Mullinder joins Rob to chat about the Roughriders' controversial storm-delay victory over the Montreal Alouettes.(Murray's on bye-week vacay) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now that the Riders have a superstar on their hands, how should they go about marketing Cody Fajardo?
We also talk about the improvement of the team’s offensive line, CFL game attendance dropping and the importance of having Roughriders players be active in the community.
This week’s special guest is former Roughriders president and CEO Jim Hopson, who this week will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray sit down for a special episode to discuss Zach Collaros' exit from the Riders and what it means for Cody Fajardo, who is now officially the team's starting quarterback.
We only do these special episodes when big Rider news happens, and this definitely qualifies. We'll be back with a regular episode next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week’s special guest is CTV Regina News and TSN’s Claire Hanna, who regales Rob and Murray with her story of meeting Dana White.
The Riders managed to beat the B.C. Lions twice, but that’s not saying much. The real test will be when the team faces an upper-echelon CFL team. Fortunately, that's going to happen when they play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday.
We also check in on how several players have been progressing this season and who the current MVP is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob has had enough of Gainer controversies. After that rant is out of the way, we dissect the Riders’ win over the B.C. Lions, and ask whether the victory is much to celebrate since the Lions aren’t that hot right now.
This week’s special guest is Darrell Davis from CJME/CKOM’s The Green Zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob, Murray and former Riders director of player personnel Craig Smith talk about the Simoni Lawrence suspension being upheld, the Montreal Alouettes’ GM being fired and what the Riders need to do to beat the B.C. Lions on Saturday. Bottom line: The team’s defence needs to get its act together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob and Murray are joined by Piffles Podcast co-host Greg McCulloch.
The guys talk about Gainer’s about face, then get into dissecting the Riders’ terrible defence during their game against the Calgary Stampeders. Other topics include Cody Fajardo’s performance, Zach Collaros, game attendance numbers and how the Riders treat their fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest Marshall Hamilton joins Rob and Murray. Is Cody Fajardo the bonafide starter? What about if/when Zach Collaros returns to the team from injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob is joined by CBC Saskatchewan’s Dan Plaster this week to talk about Cody Fajardo’s encouraging performance during a disappointing loss to the Ottawa Redblacks.
We also chat about hopes for the team’s young offence, the lacklustre defence so far this season, the Toronto Argonauts’ embarrassing home opener, more on the Collaros hit, possible Plaza of Honour inductees and more.
Murray is on vacation, but don't worry, he'll be back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now that Zach Collaros is on the six-game injured list, what do the Riders do now?
This week we talk about the hit on Collaros, how the CFL disciplined the player who dealt it and who is likely to step up as Collaros' replacement. This week's special guest is Brendan Taman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray is back from Saskatoon to help Rob unpack the abysmal showing the Riders had in their first pre-season game against the Calgary Stampeders on May 31.
We talk about how seriously pre-season games should be taken, the Riders' continued offensive woes, Craig Dickenson’s coaching style compared to Chris Jones' and much more.
This week’s special guest is University of Regina journalism student and sports reporter Dylan Earis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray is still in Saskatoon and brings us more impressions and observations as training camp continues. We discuss how Collaros and the other quarterbacks are faring. Then we talk about receivers, linebackers and everyone’s favourite punter, Jon Ryan.
This week’s special guest is Mitchell Blair from 620 CKRM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray phones in from Saskatoon to report what’s going on at the Riders’ training camp and how the backup quarterbacks are looking. Then we move into discussing Jon Ryan signing with the Riders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray talk about the Raptors win, then get into actual CFL topics such as linebacker Solomon Elimimian signing with the Riders, the league’s labour negotiations, Tyler Crapigna getting released and who they’re looking forward to seeing in action at rookie camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray and Rob sit down to discuss the Riders’ 2019 CFL draft picks, how the roster is shaping up, the lack of a veteran backup quarterback and Kevin Mitchell’s award-winning coverage of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week’s special guest is CKRM’s new Roughriders play-by-play commentator and Sports Cage host Derek Taylor.
The guys talked about football stats, Taylor’s time at TSN and why he decided to come to Regina, the CFL’s bargaining talks, Taylor’s support for Zach Collaros and Canadian quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week the guys talk about bargaining talks between the CFL and players, the Riders’ quarterbacking situation, Canadians who played in the NFL not being allowed in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and answer some questions from Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Vanstone and Tony Playter are back this week to discuss what labour action or a strike by CFL players would look like if they can’t reach an agreement with the league by the time the season starts.
The guys also talk a little about the Winnipeg Jets, Stampede Wrestling and answer some questions from Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob is joined by radioman Ballsy from CKRM and The Wolf.
The two talk about the possibility of Jon Ryan joining the Riders, sports teams nobody roots for anymore, keeping the CFL Canadian and why people don’t support local football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Tony Playter are back to talk about their all-time favourite Roughriders players. After that, they discuss what role the Riders may have played in an exhibition NFL game not coming to town, and Derek Taylor getting hired as CKRM’s new play-by-play commentator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we look back on some of our favourite memories involving the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Murray is away recovering from hip surgery, so Rob is joined by Tony Playter, who previously worked for the Riders in its communications and football operations departments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray are re-united, and start off with some listener questions about the idea of Weston Dressler ever returning to the team.
Then the guys talk about how they think the team’s quarterbacking situation still isn’t in a great place, CFL bargaining talks and the 2009 Grey Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trent Fraser joins Rob again for another episode.
This week the guys have a broad conversation about the current state of the Riders’ roster, then reminisce about the storybook day that was the 2013 Grey Cup. If you’ve been missing Murray, he’ll be back next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray is away on vacation this week, so Rob is joined by former Roughriders marketing manager Trent Fraser.
Rob and Trent have chat about the marketing behind the Riders, and how the team went from having to hold telethons to becoming a major pro sports brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray start off with discussing the pros and cons of signing a veteran quarterback vs. developing a younger player.
Then they talk about the signing of Manny Arsenault and speculate on which cities could get the 2020 and 2021 Grey Cup games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss how the Riders fared during free agency, starting with the deal that didn’t happen. They talk about fans’ disappointment around the team not being able to nab a new high-profile quarterback such as Bo Levi Mitchell, and instead falling back to Zach Collaros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a maelstrom of Rider news, this week is a bit of a lull before free agency starts in the CFL. Rob and Murray start off by talking about the Super Bowl, then move into the Riders’ search for a new defensive co-ordinator and other positions that have to be filled. Rob rants again about why a collective bargaining agreement still hasn’t been reached between the CFL and the players’ association, plus a plethora of other issues he has with the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Murray and Rob share their thoughts on the Riders’ new head coach, Craig Dickenson. There’s also discussion on Chris Jones’ legacy and the ongoing search for a quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now that the dust has settled, Murray and Rob discuss who is likely to be hired as the Riders’ next head coach. Stephen McAdoo? Craig Dickenson? There are many possibilities, but there can be only one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’ve got a special bonus episode this week where Rob and Murray speak at length about the massive news that Chris Jones is leaving the Riders. Why did he do it? What does it mean for the team?
We’ll be back with a regular episode next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Murray is back from covering important CFL meetings in Quebec, and he and Rob start off the podcast by talking about linebacker Adam Bighill signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The guys then talk about who the Riders should get for their next starting quarterback. Maybe Mike Reilly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob Vanstone is joined by 980 CJME sports reporter Arielle Zerr.
The two talk about the rumours that Riders head coach and GM Chris Jones is being vetted by NFL teams, and what impact Jones leaving would have on the Riders.
Rob and Arielle also talk about receiver Jordan Williams-Labert leaving the Riders to pursue an opportunity in the NFL, Paul Jones joining the team to handle player personnel and another lengthily discussion about CFL contracts and labour issues being faced by players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Murray and Rob start off with answering a couple of questions from listeners, and talk about why the Riders didn’t provide media access to the players when they cleaned out their lockers for the season, an event known as “garbage bag day”.
The guys go on to talk about whether the Alliance of American Football will be a problem fro the CFL, players who did and didn’t like talking to the press, Corey Chamblin and finally some more talk on the operations salary cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob is joined by 3DownNation’s Joel Gasson.
The guys talk about the Riders’ quarterbacking situation, and if Chris Jones is likely to sign a contract extension. Then it’s onto more general CFL subjects, such as whether the league still offers a unique kind of football to watch, if CFL players are fairly compensated and what we might see when the league and the CFLPA go to the bargaining table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob and Murray are joined by former Roughriders general manager and Leader-Post sports columnist Brendan Taman.
The guys start off with talk about the Grey Cup and whether icy conditions played a factor, hits on refs, contract talks between the CFL and CFLPA and finally the thorny issue of the CFL’s cap on football operations.
Is the policy geared towards targeting the Riders? Taman thinks so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Murray and Rob talk about the ongoing debate on whether to move the CFL season up three weeks, the struggle to find CFL games on basic cable, the Stampeders’ coaches and finally the guys give their Grey Cup picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray are joined by local athlete and social media influencer Amanda Ruller to chat about all the factors at play ahead of Sunday's home playoff game against the Blue Bombers. It's the first playoff game at New Mosaic Stadium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’ve got a long episode today that’s fuelled by some young blood.
Murray is away on vacation, so we brought in local sports experts Derek Meyers and Darren Dupont for an extended discussion on what might await the Riders in this year’s CFL playoffs.
The guys also talk about Chris Jones’ master plans finally starting to crystallize, whether the Riders have a better rivalry with Winnipeg or Calgary and fantasy football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob and Murray discuss the Riders’ decision to suspend Charleston Hughes after he was charged with impaired driving, then go in-depth on the team’s decisive win over Calgary, just after they were humiliated by Winnipeg.
The guys also talk about what the Riders should do to get ready for the B.C. Lions on Saturday.
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This week the guys sift through the remains of the Riders’ embarrassing loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last weekend. Is it a one-off, or a sign that something is seriously wrong with the team's offence?
This week’s guest is Warren Woods, who is a host on 980 CJME’s morning show and a contributor to the station’s sports show, The Green Zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the Riders’ win over the Edmonton Eskimos, what to expect as the regular season winds down, Willie Jefferson's pick-six and who should be named the team’s most outstanding player. Finally, we talk about the U of R Rams being stripped of all three of their wins this season for using an ineligible player.
This week’s guest is Four Seasons owner George Yannitsos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob and Murray are joined by Craig Reynolds, the president and CEO of the Roughriders, to talk about the team’s bid for the 2020 Grey Cup.
Reynolds also spoke about what it was like for the team during their August slump, keeping the faith in Zach Collaros, the importance of the Oct. 8 game against the Edmonton Eskimos and the challenge of getting people out to Rider games when it gets cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Now that the Riders have locked in a playoff spot, the big question is how far will they be able to go in the postseason? Three years into the Chris Jones regime, it feels like the team is finally coming together.
Other topics this week include last weekend’s win against the Argonauts, Johnny Manziel’s outbursts, Duron Carter on the sidelines, the Riders’ defence, Marcus Thigpen and the upcoming game against the Alouettes.
This week’s guest is Rider alumni and longtime radio analyst Carm Car Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week the guys dissect what went wrong during the Riders’ game against Redblacks, the special teams unit, Zach Collaros, Trevor Harris, the defence, Tre Mason, Marcus Thigpen and predictions for Saturday’s game against the Toronto Argonauts. Rob also rants about the Riders’ offence again.
This week’s guest is former Roughriders player Dan Rashovich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talked about whether Zach Collaros would start against the Redblacks in light of the hit he took last week, and of course after we recorded the news broke that he will.
We also talked about Chris Jones’ vision for the Riders starting to finally take shape, playoff chances, the offence’s lack of touchdowns, Bradon Bridge, Tre Mason and and the lack of touchdowns by wide receivers.
This week’s guest is local country singer/songwriter J.J. Voss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the Riders’ big win at the Labour Day Classic, how the offence still needs improvement, Ed Gainey, the receiving core, Banjo Bowl predictions, rink burgers, Murray’s Ozark addiction and the best athlete names.
This week’s guest is former CTV sportscaster Chris Hodges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we discuss whether people are jumping back on the Rider hype bandwagon, the Blue Bombers' quarterback controversy and predictions for the Labour Day Classic.
This week’s guest is former CBC Saskatchewan anchor Costa Maragos.
Finally a correction: Rob says next week’s guest is JJ Voss, but it’s actually Chris Hodges. It wouldn’t be the first mistake Rob’s made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Riders beat the Stampeders, but can they build on it?
This week Rob and Murray are joined by longtime Rider fan Ron Podbielski. There’s a wide-ranging discussion on how each component of the team is doing, whether they can finally get on a hot streak and rumoured Chad Owens sightings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob and Murray are joined by former Riders president and CEO Jim Hopson, who is being inducted into the Plaza of Honour. The guys talk about how much things have changed from the days when the club was struggling financially, as well as the uproar in Rider Nation over the release of star player Duron Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Rob is joined by Leader-Post entertainment co-ordinator Jeff DeDekker and former L-P sports writer Darrell Davis, who is now a co-host on CJME’s The Green Zone.
The guys talk about former NFL receiver Terrell Owens working out for Chris Jones, the team’s continued offensive troubles and Johnny Manziel’s less-than stellar CFL debut with the Montreal Alouettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Roughriders general manager Brendan Taman joins Rob and Murray to talk all things Rider Nation: Primarily, the return of concussed quarterback Zach Collaros and the departure of Canadian running back Jerome Messam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices