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    The Waggle

    Welcome to "The Waggle," the official CFL podcast! Join hosts Donnovan Bennet and Henoc Muamba for casual and fun football talk. They bring you inside stories, exclusive interviews, and all things CFL. Get ready for game-day banter, insightful analysis, and a front-row seat to Canadian football culture.
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    Episodes (416)

    March Madness! + Jason Maas Interview

    March Madness! + Jason Maas Interview
    With March upon us, Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett recap some of the madness happening in USports while proposing their ideas to create even more madness in the playoffs for USports football. The guys also react to CFL.ca's list of players picked to win the Most Outstanding Canadian award through the 2028 CFL season and sit down with Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas!

    Progress and Pain for Women in Sports | Diversity is Strength Conversations

    Progress and Pain for Women in Sports | Diversity is Strength Conversations
    In honour of International Women's Day, we reflect on many of the incredible and positive steps forward for women in professional sport, while also recognizing the unfortunate reality of setbacks still faced by many on and off the field. Discussing their experiences and offering their perspectives are Saroya Tinker of the PWHL, Carolyn Cody of the BC Lions and Olympic figure skating Gold Medallist Gabrielle Daleman.

    Donnovan's Definitive Rankings + Mike O'Shea Interview

    Donnovan's Definitive Rankings + Mike O'Shea Interview
    After last week's heated debate over the CFL.ca 'Way Too Early Power Rankings', Donnovan comes with his take on where each team currently stands. Plus, we talk the start of Combine season including interesting interview questions prospects get. We're also joined by the CFL's current longest-tenured head coach, Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Mike O'Shea.
    The Waggle
    en-caMarch 06, 2024

    Henoc Hangs 'Em Up + Rick Campbell Interview

    Henoc Hangs 'Em Up + Rick Campbell Interview
    Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett reflect on the best moments of Henoc's football journey after he announced the end of his 13-year pro career that saw him play in both the CFL and NFL. The guys also call up BC Lions co-general manager and head coach Rick Campbell to chat about the team's outlook for the 2024 CFL season and get into a spicy debate over CFL.ca's "Way Too Early" Power Rankings.

    Black Excellence in Canadian Sport | Diversity is Strength Conversations

    Black Excellence in Canadian Sport | Diversity is Strength Conversations
    In honour of Black History Month, Diversity is Strength Conversations shines the spotlight on the issues of impact, representation and opportunity for black athletes in Canada. To provide their unique perspectives and insights, we're joined by 3-time CFL Most Outstanding Canadian and Canadian Football Hall of Famer Jon Cornish, as well as Georgette Reed, 17-time Canadian track-and-field champion and the daughter of CFL legend George Reed.
    The Waggle
    en-caFebruary 23, 2024

    Grey Cup Futures + Scott Milanovich Interview

    Grey Cup Futures + Scott Milanovich Interview
    Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett look at every team's Grey Cup odds as the flurry of free agency transactions cools down around the league, and give their opinions on which teams might be flying under the radar heading into the 2024 CFL season. The guys also sit down with Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Scott Milanovich to discuss their upcoming season and how the returning head coach plans to approach his first season in The Hammer.

    Free Agency Frenzy

    Free Agency Frenzy
    Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down the first day of 2024 free agency across the CFL, recapping all of the biggest moves across the league, discuss which remaining big-name free agents could be signing soon, and analyze each team's roster for the 2024 season.

    The New Look Elks

    The New Look Elks
    Henoc Muamba and Donnoan Bennett break down a series of signings and trades across the CFL, most notably with McLeod Bethel-Thompson returning to the league with the Edmonton Elks and Kurleigh Gittens Jr. heading along with him to Edmonton while Jake Ceresna joins the Argonauts. The guys break down how Bethel-Thompson's arrival impacts Tre Ford, the Elks outlook for the 2024 CFL season, and debate potential landing spots for currently unsigned quarterbacks such as Dru Brown, Taylor Cornelius, who was recently waived by the Elks, and Chris Streveler, who is rumoured to be interested in a CFL return.

    A Very Waggle Holiday + Corey Mace Interview

    A Very Waggle Holiday + Corey Mace Interview
    In the 2023 holiday edition of The Waggle, Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett give out a Christmas gift to each CFL team going into the new year and reminisce about their favourite moments from the 2023 season. The guys also preview their most anticipated games on the 2024 CFL schedule and catch up with newly-appointed head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Corey Mace

    Running It Back + Ryan Phillips Interview

    Running It Back + Ryan Phillips Interview
    Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett break down a slew of signings across the CFL including the Montreal Alouettes bringing back multiple key veteran pieces from their Grey Cup championship team and the BC Lions running it back next season with their entire coaching staff from 2023. The guys also discuss every teams single most important issue to address in free agency and sit down with BC Lions defensive coordinator and newly appointed assistant head coach Ryan Phillips.

    The CFL Coaching Carousel + Shawn Lemon Interview

    The CFL Coaching Carousel + Shawn Lemon Interview
    Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett discuss some of the major coaching changes in the CFL so far as the offseason begins, including Corey Mace being hired as the head coach in Saskatchewan, a new offensive coordinator in Ottawa, and a major shake-up in the Hamilton front office. The guys also sit down with 3-time Grey Cup champion Shawn Lemon to talk about the celebrations in Montreal and discuss some of the most intriguing free agents set to hit the market in February.

    CFL Awards Exclusive!

    CFL Awards Exclusive!
    Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett sit down with some of the league's best at the CFL Awards to get their thoughts and reaction in these Waggle-exclusive interviews! 0:00 Qwan'tez Stiggers - Most Outstanding Rookie 8:55 Mathieu Betts - Most Outstanding Defensive Player 14:53 Javon Leake - Most Outstanding Special Teams Player 22:43 Dejon Allen - Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman 26:59 Brady Oliveira - Most Outstanding Canadian 31:05 Chad Kelly - Most Outstanding Player

    Grey Cup Media Day Exclusive!

    Grey Cup Media Day Exclusive!
    Henoc Muamba and Donnovan Bennett sit down with key players on both sides of the ball from the Alouettes and the Blue Bombers before the two teams face off in the 110th Grey Cup. INTERVIEWS WITH TIME STAMPS 0:00 Demerio Houston and Brandon Alexander 18:16 Darnell Sankey and Shawn Lemon 40:34 Jackson Jeffcoat and Sergio Castillo 55:41 James Letcher Jr. and Austin Mack 1:04:45 Stanley Bryant and Jermarcus Hardrick 1:21:56 William Stanback and Tyson Philpot 1:34:40 Nic Demski and Kenny Lawler

    One Win Away + Marshall Ferguson Interview

    One Win Away + Marshall Ferguson Interview
    Henoc Muamba and Luca Celebre look ahead to the Division Final match ups as the Grey Cup Playoffs roll on in the Canadian Football League. The guys also look back on a pair of thrilling Division Semi-Final games, debate where Bo Levi Mitchell will be playing football in 2024, and deep dive all four starting quarterbacks who will be playing this Saturday with the CFL's resident quarterback Marshall Ferguson.