The CFL Outsiders

The CFL Outsiders: S02 E24, Otherwise, I’d Be Naked Under Here
Not your ordinary football fan cast. Oldman & the crew see the game from a unique perspective with questions and insights you will not find elsewhere
 
In this episode of CFL Outsiders, the hosts discuss exciting jersey auctions planned for the next season, the announcement of CFL awards finalists, and the implications of recent player suspensions. They also touch on the Canadian Podcast Awards and the importance of community engagement. The conversation shifts to game highlights from the thrilling Winnipeg vs. Montreal matchup, player contracts, coaching changes, and the future prospects of CFL teams. The episode wraps up with final thoughts on the significance of community in sports. The conversation delves into the recent CFL games, analyzing player performances, coaching decisions, and the dynamics between teams. The hosts discuss the standout moments of the games, particularly focusing on quarterback matchups and the impact of coaching strategies on the outcomes. They also predict upcoming matches, emphasizing the strengths and weaknesses of the teams involved, and express their excitement for the future of the league.
 
00:00 Introduction and Exciting Jersey Auctions
06:55 CFL Awards Finalists
10:07 Oakman Suspension and CFL Ethics
17:28 Canadian Podcast Awards
19:15 Grey Cup Sold Out
19:42 Brady not committed to Bombers for 2026, Other thoughts on the Bombers' Future
28:07 Ryan Dinwiddie inducted into Boise State Hall of Fame
29:07 Rider's Get Meyers back for the Western Final
29:37 Elks Resign Players
32:03 Game Highlights: Winnipeg vs. Montreal
46:04 Game Highlights: Calgary vs. BC
01:01:49 Predictions for the Division Finals
01:07:29 Closing Thoughts & Social Media
Opening jingle and segment intros by, The Goddess @swell144.bsky.social
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The CFL Outsiders: S02 E23, The Tarot Cards say Winnipeg and BC.
Not your ordinary football fan cast. Oldman & the crew see the game from a unique perspective with questions and insights you will not find elsewhere
 
In this episode of CFL Outsiders, the hosts discuss various themes including the somewhat bland last week of the CFL season, updates on fantasy football, annual awards and officiating. They emphasize the importance the RedBlack getting their choice for their next head coach right, all while maintaining a lighthearted and humorous tone throughout the conversation. The conversation delves into the notion of player replaceability in sports, particularly focusing on linebackers and the implications of coaching decisions on player management and recruitment strategies. They share insights on the upcoming Semi-final matches, providing predictions based on team dynamics and recent performances.
 
00:00 Opening and CFL Fans fight Cancer Donations
03:51 Fantasy Football Updates
08:36 Coaching Changes and Team Management
15:48 Semi Final Game Times Have Changed
18:10 Chris Strevler Reinjures His Knee
22:12 Ed Hervey's Controversial Statements
27:44 Shifting CFL Schedule: A New Era for Football
29:46 Grey Cup 2027: Regina's Big Win
33:27 The Bidding Process: East vs. West for Grey Cup
40:36 Leadership Changes: Mike Morreale's Departure and Future Speculations
42:30 Defensive Player of the Year Nominations
53:10 Most Outstanding Player Discussion
54:51 Hamilton vs Ottawa Game Recap
01:02:00 Calgary vs Edmonton Game Analysis
01:11:58 Montreal vs Winnipeg Game Overview
01:17:31 Game Analysis: BC vs Saskatchewan
01:22:04 Referee Decisions and Game Impact
01:26:18 The CFL Outsiders Pick 'em Results
01:28:49 Playoff Predictions and Team Strategies
 
Opening jingle and segment intros by, The Goddess @swell144.bsky.social
MJ’s avtar designed by MJ’s sister
Social Media contacts
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GT - @gtbarnum.bsky.social
MJ - @sportsandplants
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Each week Oldman, co-host of The CFL Outsiders gives his picks and tips to help you win at CFL Fantasy Football
After week 20 Oldman has 2085.1 points and lost to CFCAdam of the Canadian Football Countdown in The Championship Game of the CFL Podcast League Playoffs.  Congratulations Adam
00:00 Intro and Recap
01:20 Analyzing the Games
05:00 Picking the team
10:37 Extro
 
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The CFL Outsiders: S02 E22 Tre’s Just Living His Best Clean Jersey Life
Not your ordinary football fan cast. Oldman & the crew see the game from a unique perspective with questions and insights you will not find elsewhere
In this episode of CFL Outsiders, the hosts discuss the excitement surrounding the Blue Jays' World Series appearance, reflect on their fantasy football experiences, and highlight the Alouettes' recent re-signings. They also delve into the Herm Harrison and Tom Pate awards, the announcement of Machine Gun Kelly as the halftime show performer for the Grey Cup and recap the recent games. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of recent CFL games, focusing on officiating concerns, quarterback performances, and team strategies. They analyze the impact of penalties on the Redblacks' performance, highlight standout players, and speculate on coaching decisions that could shape the future of teams like Ottawa. The discussion also covers Calgary's recent dominance and the unpredictability of the league, emphasizing the excitement and engagement of CFL fans as they look forward to upcoming games.
 
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Playoffs
03:16 Fantasy Football Update and Reflections
08:51 Alouettes Re-signings and Team Stability
10:47 Awards and Recognition in the CFL
10:59 Halftime Show Announcement and Reactions
22:14 Game Recap: Saskatchewan vs Winnipeg
30:36 Game Recap: Edmonton vs. BC
39:33 Game Recap: Montreal vs. Ottawa
51:18 Game Recap: Toronto Vs Calgary
01:02:51 Game Predictions and Team Analysis
01:14:07 Final Thoughts and Season Wrap-Up
Opening jingle and segment intros by, The Goddess @swell144.bsky.social
MJ’s avatar designed by MJ’s sister
Social Media contacts
Oldman – Bluesky -    @oldman-sac.bsky.social
                    Mastodon - @oldman_shoutingatclouds   mstdn.ca server
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GT - @gtbarnum.bsky.social
MJ - @sportsandplants
The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders
                                      -(Bluesky) @thecfloutsiders
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e-mail oldman.shoutingatclouds@shaw.ca
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Each week Oldman, co-host of The CFL Outsiders gives his picks and tips to help you win at CFL Fantasy Football
After week 19 Oldman has 1974.3 points and The Championship Game of the CFL Podcast League Playoffs facing CFCAdam of the Canadian Football Countdown.
 
00:00 Intro and Recap
02:15 Analysing the Games
07:19 Picking the team
08:40 Extro
 
Social Media contacts
Oldman – Bluesky -    @oldman-sac.bsky.social
                    Mastodon - @oldman_shoutingatclouds   mstdn.ca server
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The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders
                                      -(Bluesky) @thecfloutsiders
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e-mail oldman.shoutingatclouds@shaw.ca

The CFL Outsiders: S02 E21 I Think These Coaches Have Some Questions to Be Answered.
Not your ordinary football fan cast. Oldman & the crew see the game from a unique perspective with questions and insights you will not find elsewhere
In this episode of CFL Outsiders, the hosts discuss various topics including a charity auction for a Casey Printers jersey, updates on their fantasy football leagues, personal backgrounds in football, and the importance of community initiatives. They also delve into the controversy surrounding Grey Cup passes, coaching changes, and analyze the recent games, analyzing team performances, player highlights, and the implications for upcoming matches. They discuss the excitement and tension of the games, particularly focusing on the Riders, Elks, and the dominance of the Montreal Alouettes. The conversation also touches on predictions for future games, emphasizing the unpredictability of football and the potential for surprises in the playoffs.
 
00:00 Introduction and Charity Auction Discussion
05:03 Fantasy Football Updates and Personal Stories
06:28 Backgrounds of the Hosts and Their Football Journeys
16:26 Jake Gaudaur Award Nominees and Community Contributions
19:13 Elks' Initiative During Teacher Strike
21:38 Pinball as Parade Marshal and Community Engagement
23:06 Grey Cup Festival Passes causing controversy
33:56 Coaching Stability and Future Predictions
38:33 Player Safety and Concussion Protocols
39:06 Game Analysis: Saskatchewan vs. Toronto
50:50 Game Analysis: Calgary vs. Hamilton
01:00:02 Game Analysis: Winnipeg vs. Edmonton
01:09:43 Game Analysis: Ottawa Vs Montreal
01:17:35 Upcoming Matches and Predictions
 
Opening jingle and segment intros by, The Goddess @swell144.bsky.social
MJ’s avatar designed by MJ’s sister
Social Media contacts
Oldman – Bluesky -    @oldman-sac.bsky.social
                    Mastodon - @oldman_shoutingatclouds   mstdn.ca server
                     Reddit-         u/Oldmanshoutingcloud                              
GT - @gtbarnum.bsky.social
MJ - @sportsandplants
The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders
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e-mail oldman.shoutingatclouds@shaw.ca
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Each week Oldman, co-host of The CFL Outsiders gives his picks and tips to help you win at CFL Fantasy Football
After week 18 Oldman has 180.4 points and is in the semi-finals CFL Podcast League Playoffs facing RougeDalts of Rouge Radio.
 
00:00 – Intro and recap of last week.
01:25 – Summarizing my fantasy strategy
04:50 – Analyzing the week.
15:50 – Building the team.
20:30 – Extro and weekly beg session.
 
Social Media contacts Oldman –
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The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders
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The CFL Outsiders: S02 E20 Sack-a-palooza
Not your ordinary football fan cast. Oldman & the crew see the game from a unique perspective with questions and insights you will not find elsewhere
 
In this episode of CFL Outsiders, the hosts discuss the latest updates in the CFL, including fantasy league results, player signings, and the upcoming Grey Cup halftime show. They delve into the growing popularity of flag football and the NFL's plans to expand it, while also proposing rule changes to enhance the game. The conversation wraps up with a recap of recent games, highlighting team performances and coaching strategies. In this episode, the hosts discuss the current state of the CFL, focusing on coaching changes in Ottawa, game analyses of recent matchups, and predictions for upcoming games. They emphasize the need for a commanding coach in Ottawa, critique the performance of special teams, and analyze the defensive strengths of Hamilton against Toronto. The conversation also covers Calgary's struggles and BC's dominance, along with insights into the playoff picture and predictions for future matchups.
 
00:00 Introduction and Fantasy League Updates
04:50 CFL News and Player Transactions
06:50 Grey Cup Halftime Show Speculations
12:56 Flag Football Developments
19:18 One rule change we would each like to see.
27:03 Game Recaps: Sack-a-palooza Weekend
27:05 Game One Saskatchewan 20 @ Ottawa 13
43:33 Game Two: Hamilton 47 @ Toronto 29
54:16 Game Three: Calgary 24 @ BC 38
01:03:00 Upcoming Matches and Predictions
01:13:45 Closing thoughts
 
Opening jingle and segment intros by, The Goddess @swell144.bsky.social
MJ’s avtar designed by MJ’s sister
Social Media contacts
Oldman – Bluesky -    @oldman-sac.bsky.social
                    Mastodon - @oldman_shoutingatclouds   mstdn.ca server
                     Reddit-         u/Oldmanshoutingcloud                              
GT - @gtbarnum.bsky.social
MJ - @sportsandplants
The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders
                                      -(Bluesky) @thecfloutsiders
                                     - (Instgram) @thecfloutsider
e-mail oldman.shoutingatclouds@shaw.ca
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Each week Oldman, co-host of The CFL Outsiders gives his picks and tips to help you win at CFL Fantasy Football
After week 17 Oldman has 1761 points and is in the first round of the CFL Podcast League Playoffs facing Koopertrooper42 of the Canadian Football Countdown.
 
Social Media contacts Oldman –
Bluesky - @oldman-sac.bsky.social
Mastodon - @oldman_shoutingatclouds mstdn.ca server
Reddit- u/Oldmanshoutingcloud
The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders
                          -(Bluesky) @thecfloutsiders
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The CFL Outsiders: S02 E19 The Bloom is off the Rose
Not your ordinary football fan cast. Oldman & the crew see the game from a unique perspective with questions and insights you will not find elsewhere
 
In this episode of CFL Outsiders, the hosts discuss various themes including the significance of Truth and Reconciliation Day, updates on fantasy football, recent trades in the CFL, and reflections on game performances. They emphasize the importance of community engagement within the CFL and share personal anecdotes, all while maintaining a lighthearted and humorous tone throughout the conversation. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of recent football games, focusing on quarterback safety, the impact of referee decisions, and standout player performances. They analyze the implications of penalties on game outcomes and share insights on upcoming matches, providing predictions based on team dynamics and recent performances.
 
00:00 Introduction
02:19 Larry Thompson, Owner of the Elks Passes Away
02:52 Fantasy Football Updates and Reflections
05:59 Mia Culpa
07:24 Truth and Reconciliation Day Observations
13:50 B.C. Lions to play 2 2026 regular Season Games in Kelowna
16:50 Trade Discussions and Player Movements
28:35 CFL All-Star Voting and Player Selections
29:30 Kickers: Consistency is Key
30:32 Punting Choices: Who's the Best?
31:06 Special Teams: Returner of the Year
32:14 Linebacker Showdown: Who Stands Out?
34:17 Defensive Linemen: The Power Players
35:07 Defensive Backs: Key Players in Coverage
38:24 Running Backs
38:53 Offensive Linemen: The Unsung Heroes
40:01 Wide Receivers: Who's the Best?
43:26 Quarterback Debate: Consistency vs. Potential
46:25 Game One: Montreal 21 @ Toronto 19
46:46 Quarterback Safety and Controversial Calls
52:56 Stadium Atmosphere and Player Safety Innovations
58:22 Game Two: Toronto 22 @ B.C. 37
01:06:59 Game Three: Hamilton 3 @ Winnipeg 40
01:11:43 Game Four: Saskatchewan 25 @ Edmonton 27
01:16:22 Referee Decisions and Controversies
01:23:01 Coaching Strategies and Team Dynamics
01:24:53 Upcoming Games and Predictions
Opening jingle and segment intros by, The Goddess @swell144.bsky.social
MJ’s avtar designed by MJ’s sister
Social Media contacts
Oldman – Bluesky -    @oldman-sac.bsky.social
                    Mastodon - @oldman_shoutingatclouds   mstdn.ca server
                     Reddit-         u/Oldmanshoutingcloud                              
GT - @gtbarnum.bsky.social
MJ - @sportsandplants
The CFL Outsiders – (X) @thecfloutsiders
                                      -(Bluesky) @thecfloutsiders
                                     - (Instgram) @thecfloutsider
e-mail oldman.shoutingatclouds@shaw.ca
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