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🎙 1st and Now | Previewing The Frenzy With Giulio

February 2, 2023 | Matt Baker
The fellas recap a busy few days of signings and preview what should be a busy period with free agency opening in less than two weeks. Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta also stops by to discuss what ...

🎙1st and Now | Dominique Rhymes

January 25, 2023 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik talk about a productive week of Lions signings, plus get an offseason update from leading receiver Dominique Rhymes who has bigger plans in store in 2023.

🎙 1st and Now | Bryan Burnham

December 6, 2022 | Matt Baker
Bryan Burnham talks about his retirement from the Lions after eight outstanding seasons. He reflects on his path to the pros, the motivation that kept him going through a tough stretch in 2021 ...

🎙 1st and Now | Alexander Hollins

November 29, 2022 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik are stuck inside on a snowy day and talking about favourite CFL road trip hot spots, plus a decent chat with receiver Alexander Hollins who looks to make bigger strides in 2023 and ...

🎙 1st and Now | Duking It Out For The Western Crown

November 8, 2022 | Matt Baker
Matt and Nik break it all down ahead of the Western Final at Winnipeg on Sunday. TSN’s Farhan Lalji stops by for some insight on some of the key matchups, plus the boys each give their Lion ...

🎙1st and Now | David Mackie On CFL Path

October 18, 2022 | Matt Baker
David Mackie joins the show to talk about recovering from his toe injury, his path to the CFL which started with a 2.5 daily commute to play high school football and his endless community work ...

🛷 Murray-Lawrence Lives Out Olympic Dream 🇨🇦

February 2, 2022 | Matt Baker
Former Lions running back Shaquille Murray-Lawrence is off to Beijing. He joins 1st and Now to talk about his Olympic bobsled path!

Campbell On OTT Return | “It Was A Big Part Of My Life”

August 25, 2021 | Matt Baker
Even though he is focused mainly on getting the win, head coach Rick Campbell admits returning to Ottawa will be special this weekend.

🎥 Burnham | “I was always the guy star gazing ⭐️ 🔭

May 21, 2021 | Matt Baker
We catch up with Lions receiver Bryan Burnham on his other big hobby: Astronomy. He talks about continuing his education in the field at Athabasca University.

🎥 Rourke | “I’m happy to finally focus on helping the Lions.”

May 19, 2021 | Matt Baker
QB Nathan Rourke joins 1st and Now Chat to discuss his contract signing, excitement to work in this offence, his NY Giants mini-camp experience and MORE!

🎥 Reilly | “I’m healthier than I’ve ever been.”

December 26, 2020 | Matt Baker
Mike Reilly says being off in 2020 has resulted in his health being as good as it was when he first became a starter in the CFL eight years ago. He joined 1st and Now, presented by IA Financial Group.

🎥 “We have a great start, led by our head coach.”

December 12, 2020 | Matt Baker
Co-GM Neil McEvoy speaks about the organizational structure going forward and how the group that’s in place will do great things for the BC Lions ion 2021.

🎥 1st and Now | A Tribute To David Braley

October 28, 2020 | Matt Baker
In a very special episode of 1st and Now, Wally Buono and Lions VP George Chayka stop by to share their best memories of David Braley. As you will see, there was much more to the man than football!

🎥 1st and Now | Campbell, Lions Brass Prepare for ’21

October 23, 2020 | Matt Baker
Head coach Rick Campbell joined 1st and Now to talk about preparing for 2021 in these uncertain times after the departure of GM Ed Hervey.

🎥 1st and Now Chat | O’Brien Preparing For 2021 With Coaching Staff

October 19, 2020 | Matt Baker
Offensive assistant/running backs coach Danny O’Brien talks about preparing for 2021 and using this extra time to his advantage.

🎥 1st and Now | Shaq Johnson Looks Back on 1st Career TD

October 19, 2020 | Matt Baker
It was a hot night in Hamilton in front of his family and friends. Lions receiver Shaq Johnson recounts his first career touchdown back in 2017.

🎥 1 and Now Chat | Danny O’Brien

October 7, 2020 | Matt Baker
A presentation of iA Financial Group, 1st and Now Chat is back with Danny O’Brien talking about his transition into coaching, exploring the west coast and the time he beat Russell Wilson.

🎥 1st and Now Chat | Ty Long

September 24, 2020 | Matt Baker
We catch up with former Lions and current LA Chargers kicker Ty Long! He talks about NFL life during these crazy times, his overall experience down south as well as his time with the Lions in ...

🎥 1st and Now Chat | Godber On CFL Fandom, Community Involvement

September 16, 2020 | Matt Baker
Lions offensive lineman Peter Godber joins 1st and Now Chat, presented by iA Financial Group. He talks about the Grey Cup Fan base and meeting Geroy Simon as a young kid and how the impact played ...