65 Wide: A CFL Podcast

Right into the interview this week with the one, the only, Road Team. We chat about what can turn Ottawas season around, how he came to love the CFL, the new rules in the CFL, and what inspired him to create fun, original CFL Content! 
 
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This episode we chat with a receiver from Team Canadas Women's Flag Football team, HOT OFF HER WIN at the recent IFAF World Championships in Dusseldorf, Marianne Quirion! To say that she is a dominating force for Team Canada is an understatement, as her 5 touchdowns and 2 pt. conversion in the tournament helped them sweep with an undefeated run.  Marianne talked about her journey to flag football, the supportive environment within the Team Canada locker room and coaching staff, and what to look forward too with her upcoming collegiate season with Universite de Sherbrooke. 
 
Plus! I give my completely unserious thoughts on the Labor day games, and a random college game I saw over the weekend. 

Back in a BIG way babbyyyyy!!! After an insane summer that including lots of weekends doing comedy, my own football schedule, and covering music fests for the radio station I work at, WE ARE BACK! 
 
If you are even remotely interested in the CFL, you KNOW who our guest is. His Short Form CFL content has been sweeping the internet and gained collective interest from fans, players, and journalists alike for his incredibly energetic presentation and well researched stories. He's a Stand-up comic, journalist, MASSIVE CFL fan, and recently he launched his new podcast 3rd & Short which is a easy way to keep updated on the league with its 10-15 minute episode runtimes. 
 
Listen to his podcast below:
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No Guest this week, life got busy, but fear not! Still got the good ole league recaps.  

Week 3 was a wild one to recap with our first triple header Saturday, and 4 HIGH SCORING GAMES! 
We get into it with the regular jokes and ads. 
PLUS, we sit down with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers LEGEND Chris Streveler. Not only did he bring a Grey Cup back to Winnipeg after 29 years, and play in the NFL with the Cardinals, Ravens, Dolphins, and Jets, but he is also a stand up guy. We had a great conversation about his career, decision to retire, and what is next for him post football. *Hint* He is pivoting to broadcasting, and after watching his recaps and sitting down to talk with him, it's safe to say he has a bright future behind the microphone. 
 
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Second week of the regular season, and we are SO BACK baby. 3 Incredible games that had us feeling like it was October already with the sheer volume of highlight reel plays and high scoring games. We chat about it in the first half, before bringing the young punting GOAT Nathan Walker on to discuss his INCREDIBLE Pre-season play against the Ti-cats. Nathan was drafted in the 7th round with the 57th pick by the Toronto Argonauts, and in his last season with York he punted for 2160 yards. We break down the play, how he got into the game, and whats next for the CFL Free agent. 
 
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FIRST WEEK OF THE REGULAR SEASON IS HERE FOLKS!
We recap the 3 games of the first week of the season before hopping into an interview with Julian Mckenzie! Julian is a sports journalist, writing about the NHL for the Athletic, co-hosting the Chris Johnston show, and recently wrote the book Black Aces:  Essential Stories from Hockey's Black Trailblazers. We discuss the book, and the writing process, but since we are a football podcast, I try to get Julian to convince me to like the Montreal Alouettes. Does he succeed? Do I make any sense? Lets find out! 
 
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Last week of the pre-season and WOW was it a doozy. 2 Massive League updates, 4 exciting games, and that means we got lots to discuss! (and also make our regular jokes about it all, because thats what we're best at)
 
PLUS we welcome to the show our 3rd guest, and this conversation is awesome! The Yates cup champion long snapper from Burlington, Ont. currently heading into his second professional season with the Calgary Stampeders, #43 himself Jason MacGougan! We chat about the importance of special teams, starting his university career during the pandemic, and how his rookie year is influencing his approach to 2026!

In this weeks episode we recap the second weekend of pre-season games before chatting with former professional football player Ronald Ollie about the differences in the CFL/NFL, becoming a mentor for the next generation, and staying true to yourself no matter how you are perceived. 

Welcome To 65-Wide! In this episode we recap the first preseason game with the stamps vs. the riders, and talk some smack like a true armchair QB. We also sit down with one of the most decorated kickers in CFL History. With 2 Grey cups and 5 Dave Dryburgh awards to his resume and a 15 year career with the Calgary Stampeders, please welcome our first guest, Rene Paredes!
 
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