THURSDAY SHOW RECAP: JON RYAN NEWS!
Thursday was episode #135 of The Rod Pedersen Show! Here are the highlights:
- Rod, Dupes and The Silver Fox Kelly Remple opened with The Rollout for Flooring Superstore. They guys discussed Kawhi’s return to Toronto, Wednesday’s Pats game, Wednesday’s news that the Riders signed WR Mitch Picton and the Rams added QB Coach Noah Picton, and the latest spying allegations against the New England Patriots.
- The marquee guest of the show was Rider punter Jon Ryan who joined via video chat from his off-season home in Los Angeles. The Regina product recapped his 2019 season with the Riders saying it was better than he’d ever imagined, and how important it is to have his wife, Hollywood starlet Sarah Colonna, in attendance at his games. He also addressed his future with the club as he’s set to become a free agent in 2020. “J.O. and Dickie have made it clear that they want me pack,” Jon said. “I’m gonna take a couple months here and think about it.”
Saskatchewan Rush forward Jeff Shattler joined the bunker to preview Saturday’s Rush home-opener (The Holiday Party) against the New England Black Wolves at SaskTel Centre. Shattler also recapped the Rush’s 9-8 season-opening win at Colorado, and said this might be the strongest Rush team he’s ever been on. Join RP Show staff at Saturday’s game!- Former Regina Pats & Calgary Stampeders broadcaster Kevin Gallant joined the show from Vancouver for a wide sports chat. He figures the BC Lions need a re-brand from top to bottom, and he’s not a fan of BC Place because “it’s so empty”. Kevin also told some old time WHL stories including the Mickey Mouse incident in Moose Jaw in the 80’s and some Bob Strumm stories.
- RP Show Director of Scouting Craig Smith joined the bunker in Hour 2 to talk about all the latest CFL news. That included the breaking news that the Edmonton Eskimos are poised to hire Scott Milanovich as their new head coach. The panel agreed that it’s an excellent hire. They also talked about the news that the Alouettes have offered their GM job to Blue Bombers Director of U.S. Scouting Ryan Rigmaiden. Smith knows Rigmaiden from his time in the CFL and said he has a great track record of success.
- Rod also announced that the celebrity speaker at the Rams Alumni Legends Series induction ceremony of Bob Poley and Roger Alday on April 18 will be Riders/Rams great Steve Mazurak. Tickets for the event are available online or from Rams Alumni members.
- The daily Capital Auto Mall/Universal Collision Centre poll question was: Do you believe Belichick that he had no knowledge of Patriots staff taping Cleveland’s sideline? Over 67% of respondents said no.
- Thursday’s show is available for viewing now on our Facebook page or you can listen to the podcast by clicking on the PODCAST tab at the top of this page.
- Be sure to join us at 10 am CT on Friday for another Football Friday. Our guests include John Frenzy, NFL Insider Tori Gurley and BC Lions head coach Rick Campbell!
