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Welcome to Growing The Game With Ballsy, Michael Ball. This podcast is dedicated to growing the sport of football in Canada. On this podcast, you’ll find a mix of interviews with young local talent, CFL players, and other important figures in the sporting community.
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Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
1st QTR
After a 2-year hiatus because of Covid, the Sask Selects Football Program is back and is in the US competing in San Antonio. Organizer Zeljko Stefanovic points out that they hit the grid-iron bigger and better than ever!
2nd QTR
U OF S Huskies Offensive Lineman Noah Zerr is excited to be one of the top prospects heading into the CFL Combine Evaluations. Ballsy puts Zerr through his "own interview process!"
3rd QTR
The U OF R Rams have long been known as RECEIVER U and Emmett Steadman is hoping to take a big step this year and make his mark with the Boys In The Horns!
4th QTR
Speaking of the Rams, after a long Covid break 2020 CFL first round pick OL Theren Churchill finally made his debut with the Argos. Churchill talks about his "welcome to the CFL" moment, plus what it was like playing in front of friends and former Ram teammates at Mosaic!
BTW don't miss the podcast's spin on the Winter Games!
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
1st QTR
Podcast sponsor and local football hero Jon Ryan talks about his disappointment over not being re-signed by his hometown Roughriders.
2nd QTR
Former Leboldus Golden Suns and Regina Rams star Mitchell Picton gets the chance to continue his boyhood dream after re-upping with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
3rd QTR
Speaking of the Golden Suns, long-time Head Coach John Foord is stepping down and he talks to Ballsy about some of things he's most proud of.
4th QTR
After an extensive coaching search the University of Regina has decided to remove the interim tag and make Mark McConkey the Head Coach. McConkey talks about become the first former U of R Ram to coach the team.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
1st Segment
The Regina NFL Youth Flag Football League is back and Ballsy talks about that and some of the changes with Director Mike Thomas
2nd Segment
Regina boy and former U of S Huskie Evan Johnson re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on a 2-year deal. The local product is hoping to play in a home Grey Cup plus he has some advice for young football players!
3rd Segment
Rider Nation is full of passionate fans and right at the top of the list is our next guest Regina's Nelson Hackewich. This tech-whiz just created his own versions of CFL uniforms and they look awesome! Ballsy talks to Nelson about that, his first memory of the Riders and how we get young people turned on to the 3 DOWN GAME!
Also, Ballsy goes inside the head of Mr. Peanut and enjoy another installment of 24 SECOND SHOT CLOCK SPORTS!
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
1ST QTR
It was a memorable season for the Regina Thunder which culminated with Scott MacAulay being named the CJFL Coach Of The Year. Ballsy talks to him about that and the disappointing loss to the Toppers in the playoffs..
2ND QTR
Woldu is the defensive backs coach for the U of S Huskies and he talks with Ballsy about the team's memorable run to the Vanier Cup!
3RD QTR
Logan Ferland was thrust into a starting role on the Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line. The former Thunder alum was pretty pleased with his efforts in 2021 and Logan talks about what he needs to improve on in 2022!
4TH QTR
Former CFL and NFL receiver Manny Arceneaux gives us his thoughts on the West Final and his thoughts on the Riders receiving group next season!
EXTRA POINT
Time for another Gospel According to Ballsy, as he gives his thoughts on the 2021 football season at the various levels in Saskatchewan.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
1ST QTR - 1:40
The U of S Huskies are playing in their 2nd National semi-final in 3 years as they tangle with Montreal in the Uteck Bowl. Ballsy talks with the Dawgs physical DE Riley Pickett.
2ND QTR - 9:00
Ballsy catches up with Marshall Erichsen of the 6 A Provincial Football Champion Miller Marauders as they discuss his memorable senior season and his football future!
3RD QTR - 16:10
It's time for another Gospel According to Ballsy as he gives us his thoughts on the state of the 3 DOWN GAME we love here in Canada.
4TH QTR - 23:50
After a heartbreaking season, Ballsy and U of R Rams Interim HC Mark McConkey serve up another PICK 6--6 Rams related topics to wrap up the year, including his job status going forward!
EXTRA POINT
Zeljko and Deb Stefanovic continue to GROW THE GAME at the grass roots level with their Sask- Selects Football program. The boys are down in Vegas taking part in a tournament and Ballsy catches up with Zeljko to talk about their first trip since the Covid 19 Pandemic.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
1ST QTR 1:33
The U of S Huskies have clinched first in the Can West for the first time in 11 seasons. Ballsy talks with their slotback Sam Baker about that, his rocket armed QB Mason Nyhus and how much home field advantage will help in the playoffs!
2ND QTR 16:23
Ballsy catches up with Regina Rams running back Kyle Borsa to discuss the team's devastating season and the fact that he is probably playing in his final U-Sports football game!
3RD QTR 30:00
The 8-0 Regina Thunder open the playoffs this weekend at home against the Winnipeg Rifles. Ballsy talks with Thunder slotback Isaac Foord about this memorable season, his chemistry with QB Carter Shewchuk and his famous curling brother-in-law Ben Hebert!
4TH QTR 41:45
The city high school football finals go this week in Regina and Saskatoon. Ballsy and his radio colleague Clayton Kroeker of 96.3 Cruz Fm in Saskatoon preview the action!
EXTRA POINT 48:00
Former CFL and NFL receiver Manny Arceneaux stops by with a tip for the young players. THE MANNY SHOW talks about the "50/50" ball.
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
1ST QTR - 0:45
AT 1-3 The U of R Rams are battling for their playoff lives and Ballsy catches up with their star receiver Riley Boersma.
2ND QTR - 13:00
Ballsy takes you behind the scenes to talk to a keep figure who helps you enjoy the football game---it's Perry Leitner the time clock/down and distance operator. They talk about seeing the game from a different point of view!
3RD QTR - 23:50
In the quarter Ballsy catches up with a familiar face to Rider Nation, it's veteran fullback Spencer Moore of the Montreal Alouettes.
4TH QTR - 35:30
Ballsy wraps up the podcast by speaking to his GTGWB Canadian college football expert "Timmy The Geek" in Davidson to get his thoughts on this weekend's action!
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
1ST QTR 1:29
Ballsy talks with Sheldon Williams Spartans HC Chris Latimer about the first ever UNITY BOWL with the OKC Buffalos and how this is a great way to GROW THE GAME we love!
2ND QTR 10:25
For the 1st time in 2 yrs the U of R and the U of S meet on the gridiron with a lot at stake and we catch up with Rams assistant coach Dwayne Masson to talk about their heartbreaker last week vs UBC. Plus, Ballsy catches up with CanWest bookie "Timmy The Geek!"
3RD QTR 19:42
The Regina Thunder rallied for a gutsy OT win over the hometown Edmonton Huskies last weekend to keep their perfect season alive. Head Coach Scott MacAulay talks about that wild finish and the history it made in the process for the franchise.
4TH QTR 29:38
Dave Thomas of CanWest TV and Ballsy dive deeper in the matchup between the Rams and Huskies and discuss how this huge game might be decided.
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
1ST QTR 1:09
Each month Growing The Game With Ballsy puts an Indigenous or Metis athlete, coach or builder in the spotlight. Today Ballsy talks with U Of R Rams QB Noah Pelletier about being a role model and what he's thankful for in his sporting life!
2ND QTR 14:45
In this quarter Ball and Paul talk "all things football" as they breakdown the Canada West through 2 weeks, the Regina Thunder's perfect start and Cody Fajardo's error in judgement!
3RD QTR 29:30
As we kick off the 2nd half of the podcast we head to PA for the big annual football matchup "THE CANADIAN TIRE CLASSIC" between Carlton and St. Mary's. Ballsy talks with long-time Marauders' coach Curt Hundeby about the history of this matchup and the great football being played in that city!
4TH QTR 40:00
In another GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BALLSY, Ballsy gets on his "soap box" and gives his thoughts on Cody Fajardo's decision to call out his receivers after the Riders loss in Calgary.
EXTRA POINT
We go overtime to breakdown WK 2 in Canada West and Ballsy hands out his weekly awards! Plus some details on the long awaited Can West Top 50 show!