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 & Nik Kowalski in studio for a unique look at BC Lions football and other stories in the world of sports.
Extended Lui Passaglia Interview + Toronto Recap, Ottawa Preview
It’s Ottawa week with a playoff berth at stake! On the heels of Sean Whyte’s franchise record eight field goal-performance in Toronto, the boys welcome in the legendary Lui Passaglia to talk about the clutch kicker and what else he likes about this current edition of the Lions. Lui also answers some social media questions from fans and takes part in some fun trivia created by the MOJ. They also break down Saturday’s gritty win in Toronto and the keys to not having a setback against the winless REDBLACKS this Friday. The Gravy Bowl festivities get going at 4:00 pm on Terry Fox Plaza!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - intro
1:24 - Week 18 at Toronto recap
10:59 - Lui Passaglia interview
42:25 - Week 19 vs Ottawa preview
30 Sept 2026
Lions-Argonauts Preview with TSN’s Matthew Scianitti
The BC Lions look to stay hot when they take on the Argonauts on Saturday in Toronto. The boys preview this matchup with Matthew Scianitti from TSN who gives his thoughts on the Lions’ recent success and how exciting it has been to watch Nathan Rourke continue to elevate his game. MOJ delivers this week’s trivia segment, focusing on the interesting history between the two teams. The trio also talks about the keys to another win, along with looking back on some of the highlights of last week’s victory over Saskatchewan.
TIMESTAMPS:
2:57 - Week 17 vs Saskatchewan preview
13:05 - Matthew Scianitti interview
32:20 - Week 18 at Toronto preview
40:05 - K̶o̶w̶a̶l̶s̶k̶i̶'̶s̶ Moj's BC Lions trivia.
23 Sept 2026
Friday Night Lions Begins With A Bang vs Saskatchewan + Harp Pandher and Sophia Renn Interviews
The boys are back after a week off and ready to tee up Friday’s big divisional showdown with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Harp Pandher, voice of the Lions on Punjabi Radio, joins the show to help break down the big storylines from the return of Robert Carter Jr. to what stood out in the impressive win over Montreal that got the squad back over .500. This week’s trivia game takes a look at some impressive Lion rookies over the years, then to wrap it up Sophia Renn from Ocean Wise stops by to talk about the impact of shore cleanups.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - intro
0:43 - Robert Carter Jr. signing, Montreal win
14:59 - Harp Pandher interview
30:32 - Week 17 vs Saskatchewan preview
39:19 - Kowalski's BC Lions trivia
49:05 - Sophia Renn | Ocean Wise interview
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Davis Sanchez
Darrin Bauming
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