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Step inside the office of a professional football team and get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes. Players, coaches & other special guests will join Matt Baker in studio for a unique look at BC Lions football and other stories in the world of sports.

  1. 5D AGO

    Getting to Know Micah Awe and Deontai Williams

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

    50 min

  2. MAR 19

    March Madness, BC Lions Style with GM Ryan Rigmaiden

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

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 26

    Putting The Bow On A Busy February with TSN's Farhan Lalji

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

    59 min

  4. FEB 13

    Free Agent Additions, Nik and Moj's New Orleans Escapades with Bob Marjanovich

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

    1h 1m

  5. JAN 30

    Free Agency Preview With Giulio Caravatta

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

    1 hr

  6. JAN 22

    Special Episode With Bo Lokombo As He Reflects On Career And What's Next

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

    28 min

  7. JAN 16

    2025 Loading: Signings, Trades & Coaches, Oh My! Plus Josh Woods Interview

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

    58 min

  8. 12/19/2024

    Holiday Edition? You Can Place Your 'Betts' On It!

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

    39 min
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    About

    Step inside the office of a professional football team and get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes. Players, coaches & other special guests will join Matt Baker in studio for a unique look at BC Lions football and other stories in the world of sports.

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    • Creator
      BC Lions Football Club
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
    • Episodes
      178
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2019 1st & Now
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