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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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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
1ST QUARTER.. 1:00
Ballsy and Lions radio colour commentator Giulio Caravatta talk about how week 1 will truly be won in the trenches with both teams having new faces on both sides of the line.
2ND QUARTER....22:18
2nd year Lions running back Jamel Lyles talks about going to camp with his second coaching staff in as many seasons. Plus, the Surrey, BC native talks about his love of gardening and how growing fruit like strawberries helps him relieve stress!
3RD QUARTER.... 35:14
We kick off the 2nd half of Restore The Roar by taking a trip down memory lane in our Lions Legend segment with Dante Marsh. The former all-star defensive back talks about how he first underestimated the CFL. Plus, number 31 discusses the 2006 and 2011 Grey Cup winning teams and fills us in on his new venture.
4TH QUARTER....50:12
The final quarter focuses on the grassroots of the sport in BC and Canada as Ballsy talks with Football Canada President and BC native Jim Mullin. Mullin tells us about a great Canadian Football Weekend coming up in October!
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
In Episode 302 of #GTGwithBallsy
1ST QUARTER :57
Ballsy kicks off this week's podcast with Regina Thunder LB Carter Stusek, as the 6 year veteran talks about his career in the PFC and gives us tips on how to put long hair in a football helmet.
2nd Quarter 9:28
At the time of recording, there were 9 season ending achilles injuries in the CFL including 5 at Riders camp! Ballsy picks the brain of former CFL Athletic Therapist, Dale Pitura, about how this injury happens, how it can be prevented and its impact on a player going forward.
3rd Quarter 22:23
Ballsy talks about how to build a winner with Saskatoon Hilltops longtime Assistant Coach Jeff Yausie. And has he ever come to blows with his long time friend and Toppers Head Coach Tom Sargeant?
4th Quarter 34:45
Mitch Picton has been turning heads in Riders camp and the receiver stops to talk about staying focused on his goal of making the team. Plus he tells us that he does worry about LOCAL KID DISEASE! What is that you say? Have a listen.
EXTRA POINT 45:22
Regina kid and U of S Huskies safety, Josh Hagerty, was a long shot to make the Toronto Argonauts, but he made the active roster! He talks about his move to the "BIG SMOKE" and his feelings about leaving his Saskatoon teammates behind!
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BALLSY
Ballsy rants about the CFL ratio's importance and how it needs to be improved in 1 key area.
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
EPISODE 301 of #GTGwithBallsy and another installment of #RestoretheRoar is out. Check out this week's line up below.
1ST QUARTER
Ballsy and Giulio Carvatta talk about the retooled offensive line and a secondary that will be called upon to anchor the Lions defence. Plus Giulio brings to light just how hard it is to make a CFL roster.
2nd QUARTER 20:30
After a season in which he set a CJFL record with 27 TDs in a season, Canadian RB Andrew Pocrnic talks about his journey to BC Lions camp and what he'll have to do to catch the coaching staff's attention.
3RD QUARTER 35:30
In the #LionsLegends Segment, we catch up with Canadian Football Hall of Famer Damon Allen as he discusses winning the Grey Cup in his 40's. Plus, Ballsy asks Allen if there's still racism as it relates to the QB position.
4TH QUARTER 47:00
In the #HomeGrown Feature we look at the new expansion franchise in the BCFC, the Prince George Kodiaks. Ballsy talks with Kodiaks President Craig Briere about building a team from the ground up, everything from picking a logo to the 1st head coach.
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Episode 300, YES that’s right Episode 300 of #GTGwithBallsy, is out and it is jam packed!!!
1st Quarter 1:10
Regina Thunder Defensive Coordinator Andrew Rumbaugh calls Ballsy and leaves a raw and emotional message about the upcoming PFC season which starts for the Thunder on August 22nd in WPG.
2nd Quarter 5:37
The RMF Varsity All Stars are finishing up their two game series with the SMF Varsity All Stars this weekend in Saskatoon. Grade 12 Miller Marauder Running Back Marshall Erichsen talks about his 2 TD performance in game 1 and what his dad, former Ram, Kollin Erichsen, has taught him about the game.
3rd Quarter 13:47
In this quarter, Leader Post writer Rob Vanstone stops in the middle of his 100 km bike ride to break down Riders training camp including his thoughts on the stable of Quarterbacks and the revamped Offensive Line.
4th Quarter 36:20
It's time for the 4th quarter stretch, as we head to Winnipeg and see how Regina Rams Running Back Kyle Borsa's legs are holding up early at Bombers camp. Plus Kyle tells us what the biggest eye opener has been so far.
Extra Point 44:07
SMF Varsity All Star Head Coach Cody Halseth talks about the big rematch with the RMF All Stars on Saturday in Saskatoon. Halseth thinks his team can overcome a 16 point deficit if they clean up some penalties. Cody also marvels about football talent in Saskatchewan and how far the game has progressed in the last 20 years.
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BALLSY
Ballsy gives his thoughts on the state of MLB baseball and how Commissioner Rob Manfred continues to screw it up.
SPONSORS OF THIS PODCAST
Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina | Mark Greschner Photography | Regina Sports Performance Centre | Advantage Collision Inc. Saskatoon/Prince Albert | Hammertime Roofing Saskatoon | Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation | Face First Medical Aesthetics | Double Z Ag Sales | AGT Foods Canada.
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
In Episode 298 of #GTGwithBallsy we kick things off with Okotoks, Alberta product Nick Wiebe, talking about his decision to leave the Oregon Ducks to join the U of S Huskies. The linebacker tells us why he picked the Dawgs over his hometown Calgary Dinos!
2ND QUARTER 10:15
Our Athlete Of The Week is Moose Jaw's Layne Johnson, a grade 12 student with the Central Cyclones. Johnson is happy to be playing in the Moose Jaw Summer League after being away from the game for over a year because of Covid 19! Johnson also discusses grabbing the attention of a number of universities.
3RD QUARTER 16:55
In the third quarter, Ballsy catches up with Riders Global kicker Henry Nell. In this interesting chat Nell talks about following his football dream, literally! Fun Fact: Did you know Henry's first ever game was as a professional?
4TH QUARTER 32:05
In another Gospel According to Ballsy, our host gives his thoughts on the farce that is Floyd Mayweather, The Tour De France Crash, and Brendon Labatte's decision to sit out this Riders season!
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
In Episode 297 of GTG with Ballsy, we have another installment of Restore the Roar. It’s a BIG SHOW and we covered a lot. #GTGwithballsy
But first, make sure you FOLLOW and tell your friends about this podcast so we can continue to PROMOTE and GROW this GREAT CANADIAN GAME of OURS.
1st Quarter
We kick things off with Giulio Caravatta, discussing Canadian QB'S getting a fair shot, how we get fans back into the stands at BC Place, and how single game day betting might be the financial Hail Mary the BC Lions and CFL needs.
2nd Quarter 22:20
Lions Offensive Line Coach Kelly Bates talks about being part Coach and part Counselor when it comes to dealing with the team’s offensive line. Bates also discusses working for new Lions Head Coach Rick Campbell and how much he’s looking to open the season on the road in his home Province of Saskatchewan.
3rd Quarter 34:00
Lions Legends Segment
BC Lions legend Geroy Simon spent his off-season on his own dime helping out at his Alma Mater, The University of Maryland. Superman Simon also talks about his desire to be a GM in the near future.
4th Quarter 44:30
UBC Linebacker and Lions 2021 Draft pick Ben Hladik talks about the excitement of being drafted by his hometown team. Hladik also talks about his challenges during the pandemic including staying in football shape and getting married!
The Gospel According to Ballsy 53:44
Ballsy gives us his thoughts on Defensive End of the Las Vegas Raiders Carl Nassib becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay.
SPONSORS OF THIS PODCAST
Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina | Mark Greschner Photography | Regina Sports Performance Centre | Advantage Collision Saskatoon/Prince Albert | Hammertime Roofing Saskatoon | Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation | Face First Medical Aesthetics | Double Z Ag Sales | AGT Foods.
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
On Episode 296 of #GTGwithBallsy
We speak with former Regina Ram and Professional Wrestler, Wavell Starr about racism in sports and his quest to help Indigenous athletes.
The Can West Football schedule is out and we get reactions from U of S Huskies Head Coach, Scott Flory as well as Regina Rams Head Coach, Mark McConkey.
Plus we’ve have Saskatoon Grasswoods MP Kevin Waugh, who spearheaded the effort to legalize single game day betting checks in!
SPONSORS OF THIS PODCAST
Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina | Mark Greschner Photography | Regina Sports Performance Centre | Advantage Collision Saskatoon/Prince Albert | Hammertime Roofing Saskatoon | Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation | Face First Medical Aesthetics | Double Z Ag Sales | AGT Foods.
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
This podcast's mandate is still to grow the 3 down game of football in Saskatchewan but we are also expanding the focus nation wide.
With that in mind, once a week on GTGwithBallsy , former BC Lions QB and current broadcaster Giulio Caravatta and Ballsy will tackle the stories involving the Lions and the CFL in an installment we are calling RESTORE THE ROAR.
Ballsy will also chat with a BC Lions Player, Coach or Front Office Person, promote the sport at the Amateur Level in the #Homegrown Segment and take a walk down memory lane in the #LionsLegends feature.
In episode 295 of GTG and the first ever installment of #RTR, we kick things off by chatting with Giullio Caravatta about everything that is BC Lions football.
Ballsy speaks to Lions 5th round selection of the 2021 CFL draft, Offensive Lineman Tyler Packer from the U of C Dino's.
In the first #RTR #LionsLegends segment we catch up with Canadian Football Hall of Famer and the greatest coach in Lions history, Wally Buono.
WE hope you enjoy Restore the Roar & GTGwithBallsy Podcast aimed at keeping the game we all love alive in Canada!
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
In Episode 294 of #GTGwithBallsy, 🏈🏈🏈 Stamps QB Bo Levi Mitchell is ready to put on pads and "have a F$%kin a blast!".
Plus Riders punter Jon Ryan talks about working on few different punts and how he misses his long snapper Jorgen Hus' butt!
Another sign the CFL is coming back, the revised schedule is out today!
Also available on Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts.
SPONSORS OF THIS PODCAST 📢📢📢
Paul Woldu at Royal Lepage/Regina | Mark Greschner Photography | Regina Sports Performance Centre | Advantage Collision Inc. Saskatoon/Prince Albert | Hammertime Roofing Saskatoon | Gear Up with Jon Ryan Foundation | Face First Medical Aesthetics | Double Z Ag Sales | AGT Foods Canada.