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.
1st and Now
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4.8(22 reviews)
226 episodes
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Podcast Overview
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.
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Publishing Since
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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2026
Training Camp Week 3 With Neil McEvoy
In our latest Kamloops edition of 1st and Now, Matt & Nik are giving you all the latest Lion storylines! Neil McEvoy has been coming to training camp since 1998 and seen many different parts of the province. The club’s VP of Football Ops. gives his thoughts on the 2026 version and what has stood out from a management perspective. The boys also look ahead to Friday’s pre-season finale in Winnipeg and some exciting things happening next week, including the unveiling of a transformed Lions locker room at our Surrey facility. The episode concludes with another edition of ‘Go For It Or Punt.’ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 3:21 - pre-season vs Edmonton recap 18:57 - Nathan Rourke interview 44:23 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 48:02 - Go for it or Punt
May 22, 2026
Live From Kamloops with MOJ & Giulio | May 22
For the final time in 2026 Training Camp, Moj & Giulio bring you all of the latest with the Lions and a look ahead to Saturday's pre-season game in Langford. Hear from wide receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. and linebackers coach Mark Washington.
May 21, 2026
Live From Kamloops with Moj & Giulio | May 21
A star-studded Thursday show from Kamloops features Nathan Rourke, Michael Couture and newly-signed defensive lineman Casey Sayles as the squad continues with the Training Camp grind.
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