No bye week for Matt and Nik as the fellas breakdown Saturday's loss to the Blue Bombers and how it can serve as a humbling lesson moving forward. Defensive back Quincy Mauger also joins the show to talk about his path to the Lions and some big games he played in while with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Feeling Humbled

Matt and Nik are back to preview a huge clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Saturday. Wide receiver Keon Hatcher joins the show to break down his solid performance while Darren Bauming from Bonfire Sports TV stops by to talk about the defending Grey Cup champions.

Dancing With the Defending Champs

Lions receiver Dominique Rhymes joins Matt and Nik to talk about a big performance in the win over Toronto, going back to Ottawa where he has a few special fans and his off-field hobbies which include producing video vlogs.

Dominique Rhymes On Huge Start Plus His Off-Field Talents

Matt and Nik look ahead to a big week three matchup with the Toronto Argonauts and how the squad looks to build on an impressive opener. The boys also interview Lukas Moore, a Chicago-based podcaster who covered Nathan Rourke during his time with the Ohio Bobcats.

Teeing Up Boatmen Clash

James Butler

CFL Top Performer of the Week James Butler joins the boys to talk about his big performance in the 59-15 win over Edmonton and how he initially wasn't enamoured with the idea of playing in Canada. Matt and Nik also recap a special night at BC Place and go around the CFL.

James Butler On 4-TD Performance, Path To The CFL

John Bowman

Defensive Line Coach John Bowman joins the boys to talk about his position group, transition into coaching and memories of growing up in Brooklyn and some of the sports heroes he admired. Matt and Nik also recap training camp and look ahead to the regular season opener with Edmonton on Saturday.

John Bowman On Lions D-Line, Growing Up in Brooklyn

Bryan Burnham

Four-Time CFL All-Star Bryan Burnham joins the boys to reflect on his long career with the Lions, first breaking into camp back in 2014 and how his family has provided love and support along the way.

Bryan Burnham On Camp Life And Much More

Lucky Whitehead

Lions playmaker Lucky Whitehead joins the boys from Kamloops as they talk training camp life, his expanding dog family, memories of the Dallas Cowboys and much more!

Lucky Whitehead Talks Camp Life, Dog Dad Life And More

Lions co-GM Neil McEvoy stops by to preview 2022 Training Camp and some of the exciting storylines surrounding Lion rookies and returning vets. 1st and Now broadcasts from the Go Goat Sports studios inside the Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver.

Training Camp Preview With Neil McEvoy

Nathan Rourke

From the Go Goat Sports Studios at Sheraton Wall Centre, Matt and Nik are joined by Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke. The new starter talks about life at Ohio University, moving south to pursue his dream and breaks down a rather forgettable tryout with the New York Giants.

Nathan Rourke's Football Path

Step inside the office of a professional football team and get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes. Players, coaches &amp; 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.

1st and Now

In Episode 12 of First and Now, Matt and Jamie look ahead to a big test in Regina and go down memory lane to visits there from the past. The duo also discusses the MLB All-Star game and adventures in fatherhood.

Episode 12 | "It's like having kids. You've gotta believe in them."

With the latest Avengers movie set to open this week, Jamie and Matt talk about unlikely movie plots, the craziness of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the importance of good Canadian content in the CFL.

Episode 10 | "They played that game in just a torrential downpour."

Episode 19 of 1st and Now is jam-packed with football content! Matt Baker and Travis Lulay speak with head coach Rick Campbell on his re-adjustment to the west coast and what he is looking for in free agency next week. Plus, they recap Super Bowl LIV.

Episode 19 | Catching Up With Coach Campbell

Saluting an all-time great Lion, picking their Stanley Cup favourites and reacting to “boring” CFL comments - Jamie and Matt talk sports, sports, sports on this edition of 1st &amp; Now!

EPISODE 8 | "If you're going to base your entire opinion of a league on one game, you are in fact, an idiot."

Fan favourite and BC Lions legend Travis Lulay joins Matt Baker for a bye-week edition of 1st &amp; Now to talk family life, football and the psychology of slumps.

EPISODE 14 | "The grind don't stop"

Quarterback Royalty - Travis Lulay &amp; Mike Reilly are in studio with Jamie Cartmell &amp; Matt Baker as #14 announces his retirement.

EPISODE 3 | "I don't know if you're going to die but I just want you to do it quietly so I can get some sleep."

Matt and Jamie are back for a recap of the division finals plus they tee up the 107th Grey Cup between Hamilton and Winnipeg.  The fellas also debate the big issue of when is it too early to hang Christmas decorations?

Episode 16 | "You need to start with a core and a core is there."

BC Lions' president Rick LeLacheur takes calls and questions from Season Ticket holders with the help of moderator Matt Baker.

First & Now Special | Chat with the Prez

Matt Baker and Travis Lulay speak with Lions legend and current defensive backs coach Ryan Phillips. What does RP remember about first breaking in with the BC Lions? Matt and Travis also break down the club's recent free agent additions.

Episode 21 | Interview with a Lions Legend

Host Matt Baker is joined by TSN 1040 Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta! The duo breaks down a busy 24 hours for the club in free agency and how the addition of Micah Johnson will do wonders for the defence. Plus, Giulio goes down memory lane and shares some stories of the legendary J.P. McConnell.

Episode 20 | Free Agent Frenzy

Matt and Jamie are back! In episode 11, the boys recap a big win in Toronto, break down what has impressed them with the Lions so far plus get into everything else that's gone down in the world of sports, including the Raptors title and subsequent loss of Kawhi Leonard.

Episode 11 | No apologies for victory

In Episode 18 of First and Now, Matt Baker is joined by 2011 Grey Cup MVP Travis Lulay. The pair discusses a couple of key offseason moves by the BC Lions and also give their thoughts on Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

First And Now Season Premiere | Let The Offseason Fun Begin

Matt and Jamie are back with a post-Grey Cup edition of 1st and Now.  The fellas recap what was a big day for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Jamie is really angry about something that gets discussed around every Grey Cup! They also have some hard-hitting food takes.

Episode 17 | Grey Cup Saturdays Were Made For Partying

Matt and Travis are back with episode 23! The fellas are joined by long-time Lions strength and conditioning coach Chris Boyko who shares his interesting path to working in pro football and what his routine is like keeping the players in tip-top shape. Mr. Lulay also shares some good stories of his time in NFL Europe with the Berlin Thunder! The fellas also talk about CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie's commitment to making the league more global.

Episode 23 | I Still Keep A Suitcase In Berlin

April Fools, Netflix Picks, failing Football leagues &amp; March Madness... Jamie &amp; Matt take it all on in Episode 7.

EPISODE 7 | “I’d rather be found dead in my own bathtub from drowning than wear a halloween costume to work”

Matt Baker and Travis Lulay are back with a football-filled episode 22 of 1st and Now! The boys break down the latest additions to this Lions squad and look ahead to next week when the entire coaching staff will be in town. Also, with the NFL Combine going on we go down memory lane with Travis on his experience working out for all 32 NFL teams back in 2006. It includes a doozy of a story on his interview session with the Miami Dolphins!

Episode 22 | Smells Like Football

Jamie and Matt talk hitmen, babies &amp; cougars in this weekend rambling edition of 1st &amp; Now.

EPISODE 6 | Maybe someone's out of town and has arranged for me to be taken out.

In Episode 13 of 1st and Now, Matt and Jamie look ahead to the big rematch with Saskatchewan plus talk moon landings and the FaceApp craze.

Episode 13 | "We're In a Yelling Mood."

Deadly spiders, first concerts and CFL Combine tales... it's story time in the den as head coach DeVone Claybrooks joins Jamie &amp; Matt for Episode 5 of 1st and Now! Oh, and we decided we can curse.

EPISODE 5 | “We had a meeting and we decided we can curse..”

Matt Baker and Jamie Cartmell talk about CFL 2.0 and funny office banter

EPISODE 4 | "Have a little self-awareness!"

The best podcast episodes on romantic relationships. Episodes talk about the 5 love languages, intimacy, and the taboo topics of sexual desires and infidelity. This topic is a deep dive into the science and complexities that face us in our relationships with others. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Relationships & Love

The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!