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πŸŽ™οΈ 1st and Now | Preparing For A Hammerfest

August 23, 2023 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik look back at a tough physical battle in Saskatchewan and break down the keys to a bounce back at home against Hamilton this week. The fellas also talk with defensive back Garry ...

πŸŽ™οΈ1st and Now | Mid-Season Report & Talking With Tuck

August 16, 2023 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik recap a dominating win over Calgary and a special Wall of Fame night. You will also hear from wide receivers coach Jason Tucker while the fellas hand out midseason awards for the 7-2 ...

πŸŽ™οΈ 1st and Now | The West Gauntlet Continues

August 9, 2023 | Matt Baker
It’s a Wall of Fame edition of the podcast as Matt and Nik look ahead to Saturday’s home contest where the Lions look to wrap up the season series and move eight points clear of the ...

πŸŽ™οΈ 1st and Now | Battling The Bombers

August 1, 2023 | Matt Baker
No guest this week as Matt and Nik recap another historic defensive performance in Edmonton and preview their biggest test of the year thus far which takes place in Winnipeg on Thursday. Both the ...

πŸŽ™οΈ 1st and Now | On To Montreal!

July 6, 2023 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik break down some of the more impressive stats for Vernon Adams Jr. and the offence despite a loss in Toronto, plus preview Sunday’s home game against Montreal with Alouettes ...

πŸŽ™1st and Now | Previewing CFL Season With Sarah Said

June 2, 2023 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik recap an eventful camp and pre-season, look ahead to LL Cool J and Concert Kickoff, plus go around the CFL with Sarah Said from Showtime Digital.

πŸŽ™1st and Now | Lucky Whitehead and Dom Rhymes

May 16, 2023 | Matt Baker
The dynamic receiving duo joins 1st and Now to talk camp life, expectations for 2023 and much more.

πŸŽ™1st and Now | Marcus Sayles

April 4, 2023 | Matt Baker
CFL All-Star Marcus Sayles joins the fellas to talk about a busy offseason in Vancouver, the relationships he’s established with Lion teammates and how continuity in the secondary should ...

πŸŽ™Alumni Series | Solomon Elimimian

March 23, 2023 | Matt Baker
Our Alumni Series continues with Lions great Solomon Elimimian. Number 56 talks about getting the call from Wally Buono that he was part of the 2023 Hall of Fame Class and looks back on some of ...

πŸŽ™1st and Now | A Deep Dive Into The Defence

March 2, 2023 | Matt Baker
The boys break down a Lions defence that should have some solid depth at each key position. Matt is feeling a bit like George Costanza after his office move while Nik has enjoyed being a ...

πŸŽ™ 1st and Now | Recapping Free Agency & More

February 15, 2023 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik are back after a week off to break down a busy couple days of signings in the den. Nik weighs in on some fun Super Bowl stories in Arizona and the fellas also talk to new receiver ...

πŸŽ™ 1st and Now | Previewing The Frenzy With Giulio

February 2, 2023 | Matt Baker
The fellas recap a busy few days of signings and preview what should be a busy period with free agency opening in less than two weeks. Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta also stops by to discuss what ...

πŸŽ™1st and Now | Dominique Rhymes

January 25, 2023 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik talk about a productive week of Lions signings, plus get an offseason update from leading receiver Dominique Rhymes who has bigger plans in store in 2023.

πŸŽ™ 1st and Now | Bryan Burnham

December 6, 2022 | Matt Baker
Bryan Burnham talks about his retirement from the Lions after eight outstanding seasons. He reflects on his path to the pros, the motivation that kept him going through a tough stretch in 2021 ...

πŸŽ™ 1st and Now | Alexander Hollins

November 29, 2022 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik are stuck inside on a snowy day and talking about favourite CFL road trip hot spots, plus a decent chat with receiver Alexander Hollins who looks to make bigger strides in 2023 and ...

πŸŽ™ 1st and Now | Duking It Out For The Western Crown

November 8, 2022 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik break it all down ahead of the Western Final at Winnipeg on Sunday. TSN’s Farhan Lalji stops by for some insight on some of the key matchups, plus the boys each give their Lion ...

πŸŽ™1st and Now | David Mackie On CFL Path

October 18, 2022 | Matt Baker
David Mackie joins the show to talk about recovering from his toe injury, his path to the CFL which started with a 2.5 daily commute to play high school football and his endless community work ...

πŸ›· Murray-Lawrence Lives Out Olympic Dream πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

February 2, 2022 | Matt Baker
Former Lions running back Shaquille Murray-Lawrence is off to Beijing. He joins 1st and Now to talk about his Olympic bobsled path!

Campbell On OTT Return | “It Was A Big Part Of My Life”

August 25, 2021 | Matt Baker
Even though he is focused mainly on getting the win, head coach Rick Campbell admits returning to Ottawa will be special this weekend.

πŸŽ₯ Burnham | “I was always the guy star gazing ⭐️ πŸ”­

May 21, 2021 | Matt Baker
We catch up with Lions receiver Bryan Burnham on his other big hobby: Astronomy. He talks about continuing his education in the field at Athabasca University.
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