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The Lou Holtz ShowThe Lou Holtz Show with Raghib "Rocket" Ismail
Join Legendary Coach Lou Holtz and Notre Dame Legend Rocket Ismail for a powerful conversation on faith, football, and the character that defines champions. Discover Rocket’s journey from a shy high school sprinter to a national champion and beloved pro—and how faith, family, and fearless leadership have guided his life on and off the field.In this inspiring episode, Coach Lou Holtz reconnects with one of the most electrifying players in college football history—Raghib “Rocket” Ismail. A former Notre Dame superstar and pro football standout, Rocket joins Coach Holtz to revisit his unforgettable career, from his l...2025-05-2253 minThe Lou Holtz SHowThe Lou Holtz Show with Raghib "Rocket" Ismail
Join Legendary Coach Lou Holtz and Notre Dame Legend Rocket Ismail for a powerful conversation on faith, football, and the character that defines champions. Discover Rocket’s journey from a shy high school sprinter to a national champion and beloved pro—and how faith, family, and fearless leadership have guided his life on and off the field.In this inspiring episode, Coach Lou Holtz reconnects with one of the most electrifying players in college football history—Raghib “Rocket” Ismail. A former Notre Dame superstar and pro football standout, Rocket joins Coach Holtz to revisit his unforgettable career, from his l...2025-05-2253 min
Gridiron America USFL RadioFrom the 55 Yardline is Back on the Air!From the 55 Yard Line is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Greg, now back from America and settled back in over in Japan, dusts off the controls in the studio, and gathers the crew to talk about what has been happening in the WNBA, NWSL, CFL and the other leagues, including the UFL, since last they got together in May.
We are in need of an additional 24 followers for our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Fromthe55 so that we can g...2024-07-141h 06
Gridiron America AM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline is Back on the Air!From the 55 Yard Line is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Greg, now back from America and settled back in over in Japan, dusts off the controls in the studio, and gathers the crew to talk about what has been happening in the WNBA, NWSL, CFL and the other leagues, including the UFL, since last they got together in May.
We are in need of an additional 24 followers for our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Fromthe55 so that we can g...2024-07-141h 06
Gridiron America FM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline is Back on the Air!From the 55 Yard Line is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Greg, now back from America and settled back in over in Japan, dusts off the controls in the studio, and gathers the crew to talk about what has been happening in the WNBA, NWSL, CFL and the other leagues, including the UFL, since last they got together in May.
We are in need of an additional 24 followers for our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Fromthe55 so that we can g...2024-07-141h 06
Gridiron America Shortwave RadioFrom the 55 Yardline is Back on the Air!From the 55 Yard Line is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Greg, now back from America and settled back in over in Japan, dusts off the controls in the studio, and gathers the crew to talk about what has been happening in the WNBA, NWSL, CFL and the other leagues, including the UFL, since last they got together in May.
We are in need of an additional 24 followers for our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Fromthe55 so that we can g...2024-07-141h 06
Gridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yardline is Back on the AirFrom the 55 Yard Line is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Greg, now back from America and settled back in over in Japan, dusts off the controls in the studio, and gathers the crew to talk about what has been happening in the WNBA, NWSL, CFL and the other leagues, including the UFL, since last they got together in May.
We are in need of an additional 24 followers for our Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/Fromthe55 so that...2024-07-141h 06Gridiron America USFL Radio2024 CFL PreviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Greg and Dave are joined by Don and Heath of the Third Down Gamble podcast for the second year in a row to preview, here in the third week of the preseason, the upcoming CFL season. We start in the far east with defending Grey Cup champion Montreal and move our way west, team by team, and end with this year's Grey Cup host, the British Columbia Lions. The Third Down Gamble is going on five years...2024-05-311h 30Gridiron America FM Radio2024 CFL PreviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Greg and Dave are joined by Don and Heath of the Third Down Gamble podcast for the second year in a row to preview, here in the third week of the preseason, the upcoming CFL season. We start in the far east with defending Grey Cup champion Montreal and move our way west, team by team, and end with this year's Grey Cup host, the British Columbia Lions. The Third Down Gamble is going on five years...2024-05-311h 30Gridiron America AM Radio2024 CFL PreviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Greg and Dave are joined by Don and Heath of the Third Down Gamble podcast for the second year in a row to preview, here in the third week of the preseason, the upcoming CFL season. We start in the far east with defending Grey Cup champion Montreal and move our way west, team by team, and end with this year's Grey Cup host, the British Columbia Lions. The Third Down Gamble is going on five years...2024-05-311h 30Gridiron America Shortwave Radio2024 CFL PreviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Greg and Dave are joined by Don and Heath of the Third Down Gamble podcast for the second year in a row to preview, here in the third week of the preseason, the upcoming CFL season. We start in the far east with defending Grey Cup champion Montreal and move our way west, team by team, and end with this year's Grey Cup host, the British Columbia Lions. The Third Down Gamble is going on five years...2024-05-311h 30Gridiron America Radio2024 CFL PreviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Greg and Dave are joined by Don and Heath of the Third Down Gamble podcast for the second year in a row to preview, here in the third week of the preseason, the upcoming CFL season. We start in the far east with defending Grey Cup champion Montreal and move our way west, team by team, and end with this year's Grey Cup host, the British Columbia Lions. The Third Down Gamble is going on five years...2024-05-311h 30Gridiron America USFL RadioFrom the 55 Yardline- Spring Football ReviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Fran, Dave and Greg are back to discuss the impending failure that is the new version of the Arena Football League, as it struggles with franchise losses in just its first week. They then discuss the United Football League, which is seemingly holding its own in the face of low expectations. For more online about the UFL, checkout Fran's column's on the league over at OurSportsCentral.com, where he writes a weekly column about the league, as...2024-05-031h 18Gridiron America AM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline- Spring Football ReviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Fran, Dave and Greg are back to discuss the impending failure that is the new version of the Arena Football League, as it struggles with franchise losses in just its first week. They then discuss the United Football League, which is seemingly holding its own in the face of low expectations. For more online about the UFL, checkout Fran's column's on the league over at OurSportsCentral.com, where he writes a weekly column about the league, as...2024-05-031h 18Gridiron America FM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline- Spring Football ReviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Fran, Dave and Greg are back to discuss the impending failure that is the new version of the Arena Football League, as it struggles with franchise losses in just its first week. They then discuss the United Football League, which is seemingly holding its own in the face of low expectations. For more online about the UFL, checkout Fran's column's on the league over at OurSportsCentral.com, where he writes a weekly column about the league, as...2024-05-031h 18Gridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, Spring Football ReviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Fran, Dave and Greg are back to discuss the impending failure that is the new version of the Arena Football League, as it struggles with franchise losses in just its first week. They then discuss the United Football League, which is seemingly holding its own in the face of low expectations. For more online about the UFL, checkout Fran's column's on the league over at OurSportsCentral.com, where he writes a weekly column about the league, as...2024-05-031h 18Gridiron America Shortwave RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, Spring Football ReviewFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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Fran, Dave and Greg are back to discuss the impending failure that is the new version of the Arena Football League, as it struggles with franchise losses in just its first week. They then discuss the United Football League, which is seemingly holding its own in the face of low expectations. For more online about the UFL, checkout Fran's column's on the league over at OurSportsCentral.com, where he writes a weekly column about the league, as...2024-05-031h 18Gridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, Sweet Home ChicagoFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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On the 3rd week of the LFA regular season, what was to be a Gridiron Mexico episode was immediately changed as a result of the breaking news of Justin Fields being traded from Greg's sweet home of Chicago to Pittsburgh. Dave and Greg talk about the trade, as well as the stadium issues faced by Chicago's south side teams. They also talk about the state of the CFL, particularly the Elks ownership issues, and their observations about...2024-03-1759 minGridiron America AM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, Sweet Home ChicagoFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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On the 3rd week of the LFA regular season, what was to be a Gridiron Mexico episode was immediately changed as a result of the breaking news of Justin Fields being traded from Greg's sweet home of Chicago to Pittsburgh. Dave and Greg talk about the trade, as well as the stadium issues faced by Chicago's south side teams. They also talk about the state of the CFL, particularly the Elks ownership issues, and their observations about...2024-03-1759 minGridiron America Shortwave RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, Sweet Home ChicagoFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
On the 3rd week of the LFA regular season, what was to be a Gridiron Mexico episode was immediately changed as a result of the breaking news of Justin Fields being traded from Greg's sweet home of Chicago to Pittsburgh. Dave and Greg talk about the trade, as well as the stadium issues faced by Chicago's south side teams. They also talk about the state of the CFL, particularly the Elks ownership issues, and their observations about...2024-03-1759 minGridiron America FM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, Sweet Home ChicagoFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.
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On the 3rd week of the LFA regular season, what was to be a Gridiron Mexico episode was immediately changed as a result of the breaking news of Justin Fields being traded from Greg's sweet home of Chicago to Pittsburgh. Dave and Greg talk about the trade, as well as the stadium issues faced by Chicago's south side teams. They also talk about the state of the CFL, particularly the Elks ownership issues, and their observations about...2024-03-1759 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, An All CFL Show, with Howie MooneyFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. The video livestream for this episode and past ones can be found on both the show's YouTube and Facebook pages
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With approximately three months to go before the kick off of the Canadian Football League season, Greg and Dave sit back down with Howie Mooney in the second "test" livestream and talk CFL free agency. In addition to free agency the also talk some CFL history and even squeeze in some Montreal Expos memories.
Howie...2024-02-231h 25Gridiron America AM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, An All CFL Show, with Howie MooneyFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. The video livestream for this episode and past ones can be found on both the show's YouTube and Facebook pages
EPISODE SUMMARY
With approximately three months to go before the kick off of the Canadian Football League season, Greg and Dave sit back down with Howie Mooney in the second "test" livestream and talk CFL free agency. In addition to free agency the also talk some CFL history and even squeeze in some Montreal Expos memories.
Howie...2024-02-231h 25Gridiron America Shortwave RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, An All CFL Show, with Howie MooneyFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. The video livestream for this episode and past ones can be found on both the show's YouTube and Facebook pages
EPISODE SUMMARY
With approximately three months to go before the kick off of the Canadian Football League season, Greg and Dave sit back down with Howie Mooney in the second "test" livestream and talk CFL free agency. In addition to free agency the also talk some CFL history and even squeeze in some Montreal Expos memories.
Howie...2024-02-231h 25Gridiron America USFL RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, An All CFL Show, with Howie MooneyFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. The video livestream for this episode and past can be found on both the show's YouTube and Facebook pages
EPISODE SUMMARY
With approximately three months to go before the kick off of the Canadian Football League season, Greg and Dave sit back down with Howie Mooney in the second "test" livestream and talk CFL free agency. In addition to free agency the also talk some CFL history and even squeeze in some Montreal Expos memories.
Howie Mooney...2024-02-231h 25Gridiron America FM RadioFrom the 55 Yardline, An All CFL Show, with Howie MooneyFrom the 55 Yardline is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. The video livestream for this episode and past can be found on both the show's YouTube and Facebook pages
EPISODE SUMMARY
With approximately three months to go before the kick off of the Canadian Football League season, Greg and Dave sit back down with Howie Mooney in the second "test" livestream and talk CFL free agency. In addition to free agency the also talk some CFL history and even squeeze in some Montreal Expos memories.
Howie Mooney...2024-02-231h 25
Gridiron America RadioGridiron America- The USFL ProjectIn the annals of professional football, aside from the American Football League, only one other league has truly challenged the dominance of the NFL, and that was the United States Football League of the 1980s. Unlike other spring leagues, all of which are small potatoes comparatively, the USFL forever changed how we look at professional football and how we not only watch the game, but also view upstart leagues. Unlike the XFL, which is small bug on the windshield of the NFL's largess, the USFL crashed into it and cracked the shield in many places as numerous high-profile players...2023-03-201h 31
Gridiron America Shortwave RadioGridiron America- The USFL Project
In the annals of professional football, aside from the American Football League, only one other league has truly challenged the dominance of the NFL, and that was the United States Football League of the 1980s. Unlike other spring leagues, all of which are small potatoes comparatively, the USFL forever changed how we look at professional football and how we not only watch the game, but also view upstart leagues. Unlike the XFL, which is small bug on the windshield of the NFL's largess, the USFL crashed into it and cracked the shield in many places as numerous...2023-03-201h 31
Gridiron America FM RadioGridiron America- The USFL ProjectIn the annals of professional football, aside from the American Football League, only one other league has truly challenged the dominance of the NFL, and that was the United States Football League of the 1980s. Unlike other spring leagues, all of which are small potatoes comparatively, the USFL forever changed how we look at professional football and how we not only watch the game, but also view upstart leagues. Unlike the XFL, which is small bug on the windshield of the NFL's largess, the USFL crashed into it and cracked the shield in many places as numerous high-profile players...2023-03-201h 31Gridiron America USFL RadioGridiron America- The USFL ProjectIn the annals of professional football, aside from the American Football League, only one other league has truly challenged the dominance of the NFL, and that was the United States Football League of the 1980s. Unlike other spring leagues, all of which are small potatoes comparatively, the USFL forever changed how we look at professional football and how we not only watch the game, but also view upstart leagues. Unlike the XFL, which is small bug on the windshield of the NFL's largess, the USFL crashed into it and cracked the shield in many places as numerous high-profile players...2023-03-201h 31
Gridiron America Shortwave RadioGridiron America- The World of FootballIt is XFL kickoff eve in America! In this episode Greg sits down with the elder half of The World of Football podcast dynamic duo, Randy Snow. Randy is the Adam West to his own son Adam's Burt Ward, both of whom who broadcast weekly from the Man Cave news and history lessons that encompass the gridiron game around the world, including where Greg is, in Japan. Greg and Randy review the news out of the CFL of the Alouettes being placed in receivership by the league, look ahead to the upcoming XFL and USFL seasons, and discuss the...2023-03-031h 06Gridiron America FM RadioGridiron America- The World of FootballIt is XFL kickoff eve in America! In this episode Greg sits down with the elder half of The World of Football podcast dynamic duo, Randy Snow. Randy is the Adam West to his own son Adam's Burt Ward, both of whom who broadcast weekly from the Man Cave news and history lessons that encompass the gridiron game around the world, including where Greg is, in Japan. Greg and Randy review the news out of the CFL of the Alouettes being placed in receivership by the league, look ahead to the upcoming XFL and USFL seasons, and discuss the...2023-02-251h 06Gridiron America USFL RadioGridiron America- The World of FootballPrior to the XFL kickoff in America, Greg James sat down with the elder half of The World of Football podcast dynamic duo, Randy Snow. Randy is the Adam West to his own son Adam's Burt Ward, both of whom who broadcast weekly from the Man Cave news and history lessons that encompass the gridiron game around the world, including where Greg is, in Japan. Greg and Randy review the news out of the CFL of the Alouettes being placed in receivership by the league, look ahead to the upcoming XFL and USFL seasons, and discuss the state of...2023-02-231h 06
Gridiron America Shortwave RadioKickoff- XFL America Radio Is On the Air!From Japan, it's Greg James of CFL America Radio and the Sports History Network with a new show filled with commentary and observations about the XFL, as well as analysis of league news, and those important items that affect the business of gridiron football.2023-02-1824 minGridiron America RadioGridiron America- The World of FootballIt is XFL kickoff eve in America! In this episode Greg sits down with the elder half of The World of Football podcast dynamic duo, Randy Snow. Randy is the Adam West to his own son Adam's Burt Ward, both of whom who broadcast weekly from the Man Cave news and history lessons that encompass the gridiron game around the world, including where Greg is, in Japan. Greg and Randy review the news out of the CFL of the Alouettes being placed in receivership by the league, look ahead to the upcoming XFL and USFL seasons, and discuss the...2023-02-181h 06Gridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line, it's Dr. Frank Cosentino- Canadian Football History Scribe, Scholar, and Hall of FamerIn this episode, Greg sits down with Canadian football historian and scholar, Dr. Frank Cosentino, to talk about his playing career and the CFL as a cultural institution in the 20th Century, especially during the time he played. They also discuss how the CFL dealt with the threat of the WFL in the 1970s, during which John Bassett planned on placing a franchise in Toronto. Lastly, they discuss the American expansion, changing sports landscape and the prospects of a successful CFL/XFL merger, should one ever be pursued again.
Scott was slated to join the conversation; however...2023-02-171h 14Gridiron America USFL RadioKickoff- XFL America Radio Is On the Air!From Japan, it's Greg James of CFL America Radio and the Sports History Network with a new show filled with commentary and observations about the XFL, as well as analysis of league news, and those important items that affect the business of gridiron football.2023-02-1624 minGridiron America RadioKickoff- XFL America Radio Is On the Air!From Japan, it's Greg James of CFL America Radio and the Sports History Network with a new show filled with commentary and observations about the XFL, as well as analysis of league news, and those important items that affect the business of gridiron football.2023-02-1624 min
Gridiron America FM RadioKickoff- XFL America Radio Is On the Air!From Japan, it's Greg James of CFL America Radio and the Sports History Network with a new show filled with commentary and observations about the XFL, as well as analysis of league news, and those important items that affect the business of gridiron football.2023-02-1524 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- More Than Just a Game, With Howie MooneyWhen one thinks of Howie Mooney, their first thought is about sports and sports history. Currently, he is the host of the Sports Lunatics Show, a sports history podcast, on the FiredUp Network, a Toronto website. He also writes a sports history column there. Indeed, his first venture into the world of sports history came when he began researching his first Canadian sports history calendar back in 1986. His success with that venture led to Howie becoming the host of "The Ultimate Sports Quiz," an interactive call-in sports trivia program, on local television in Ottawa, Canada in 1991, which he hosted...2023-02-071h 46Gridiron America RadioFull Color Football, From the 55 Yard Line- The Gridiron Cup, a Cold War What If?One of the most popular genres of science fiction literature is that of alternate history, and in sports one of the most common questions asked among fans of all sports is, "what if?" For instance, what if Bo Jackson did not get hurt in that playoff game against the Bengals? What if Bartman had not interfered with that foul ball in Wrigley Field during the NLCS in 2003? What if Babe Ruth played his entire career in Boston? What if Muhammad Ali had lost or quit in his first fight against Sonny Liston? What if the Brooklyn Dodgers and New...2023-02-041h 05
Gridiron America FM RadioXFL Week 6: NY/NJ Hitmen vs San Francisco DemonsJoe Aska, the former Oakland Raider, returned to the Bay Area as New York / New Jersey defeated San Francisco 20-12 at Pacific Bell Park. Joe Aska's return to the Bay Area was an overwhelming success. The former Oakland Raider put the finishing touches on his team's victory with a 2-yard touchdown dive late in the fourth quarter as the New York/New Jersey Hitmen defeated the San Francisco Demons 20-12 in the XFL before 33,522 fans Sunday at Pacific Bell Park. Aska added a conversion run and watched as the Hitmen recorded four sacks of the Demons' Pat Barnes. The vict...2022-04-292h 12
Gridiron America RadioFrom The 55 Yard Line- Sunday With The Voice of the Argos, Mike HoganAfter a nearly two month break, Scott and Greg return to talk about the upcoming season with the radio voice of the Toronto Argonauts, Mike Hogan. In an easygoing Sunday morning conversation, the three talk about his love of the CFL and the Argos, and his memories of seasons pas2022-03-251h 10Gridiron America RadioBlack History Month: Engraved On A Nation- The Chuck Ealey StoryA look at the legacy and inspiring life of CFL legend Chuck Ealey. Experience the joys and the highs, the electricity and the love, the pains and the sorrows, the perseverance and fight for equality.2022-02-2245 min
CFL America RadioThe 1963 Grey CupThe 51st Grey Cup was played on November 30, 1963, before 36,545 fans at Empire Stadium in Vancouver.2022-02-112h 54Gridiron America RadioBlack History Month Presentation- From The 55 Yard Line, African Americans In The CFL With Dana AugusterA replay from August 2021, in which Scott and Greg are joined by fellow Sports History Network member, Dana Auguster, of the Historically Speaking Sports podcast to talk about the important role African Americans have played in Canada, both on the field, as well as in the front office. Beginning with Robert "Stonewall" Jackson and continuing to the present with Clarence "Pinball" Clemons, the three talk about their contributions and look back at the greatest players many Americans may never have heard of or seen play.2022-02-061h 14CFL America RadioBlack History Month Presentation- From The 55 Yard Line, African Americans In The CFL With Dana AugusterA replay from August 2021, in which Scott and Greg are joined by fellow Sports History Network member, Dana Auguster, of the Historically Speaking Sports podcast to talk about the important role African Americans have played in Canada, both on the field, as well as in the front office. Beginning with Robert "Stonewall" Jackson and continuing to the present with Clarence "Pinball" Clemons, the three talk about their contributions and look back at the greatest players many Americans may never have heard of or seen play.2022-02-061h 14Gridiron America RadioFrom The 55 Yard Line, Border Boys- A Conversation With PFRA & CFL Historian Ryan ChristiansenIn their first podcast of 2022 Scott and Greg sit down and talk about Scott's impressions about the new USFL and the news conference he attended in Birmingham for the hub city in season one of the fledgling league. After which, Scott and Greg talk with PFRA and CFL historian Ryan Christiansen to discuss his newly published book Border Boys, about the men who brought Winnipeg their first Grey Cup championship. Available in both the United States and Canada, the book details the history of Canadian football prior to the official start of the CFL when rugby unions governed the sport...2022-01-281h 37
Gridiron America USFL Radio"Football For a Buck" With Jeff PearlmanOriginally broadcast on CFL America Radio and The Sports History Network, "From the 55 Yard Line" podcast cohosts Scott and Greg put on their parachute pants and fire up the Commodore 64 as they sit down with prolific sports author Jeff Pearlman to talk about the United States Football League and stories from his book, "Football for a Buck," about the wild times of a league that left us way to soon and whose impact has gone beyond the field and with us still today, be it in the form of an attempted coup or the two point conversion. Also discussed, a...2021-12-1453 minGridiron America RadioTrue Double Blue- Paul Woods, John Candy And The Year Of The RocketOn the eve of the Grey Cup, author Paul Woods returns to talk about his best selling book, "Year of the Rocket," about that one time in CFL history where the league upstaged the NFL and with a trio of celebrity owners set about making the CFL cool again. The book tells the story of how Rocket Ismail came to Canada and signed the largest contract in sports, and also how John Candy became the unofficial commissioner of a league that in the 21st Century could use some of that celebrity magic and cache to help it become relevant a...2021-12-112h 10
CFL America RadioThe 2020 Tampa Bay BuccaneersFor the first time in NFL History, a Super Bowl Champion was crowned on their own home turf as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers captured their second Vince Lombardi Trophy. Tampa Bay made history with Tom Brady turning the franchise 17-year playoff win drought into Super Bowl glory, with a 31-9 victory over the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.2021-12-1044 minGridiron America RadioA Conversation With Rich Podolsky- The Bombers' Indian Jack Jacobs and The NFL Today On CBSOn the eve of the Grey Cup semi-finals Scott and Greg sat down with Rich Podolsky, author of the best selling book "You Are Looking Live!: How The NFL Today Revolutionized Sports Broadcasting" to discuss with him his reflections and remembrances of his time at CBS Sports on the ground breaking pregame show where he was a writer. They talk about Brent Musburger and the entire NFL Today team, including Jimmy The Greek and Greg's school boy crush, Jayne Kennedy. In addition to the NFL Today, Rich also talks about Winnipeg Blue Bomber great and CFL Hall of Famer, In...2021-12-051h 08CFL America RadioThe 2011 New York GiantsRe-live the story of the 2011 New York Giants and their run to Super Bowl XLVI through the eyes of Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, Victor Cruz & Head Coach Tom Coughlin. Narrated by Alec Baldwin.2021-12-0345 minCFL America RadioThe 2006 Indianapolis ColtsThe story of Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts. Featuring interviews with Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning, head coach Tony Dungy, and center Jeff Saturday. Narrated by Donald Sutherland.2021-11-2845 minGridiron America RadioFrom The 55 Yard Line- Ron Snyder and The Baltimore Stallions, America's CFL ChampionOn the day the USFL was "rebooted and reimagined," Scott and Greg sat down with sports historian and Baltimore native Ron Snyder to discuss his book on the CFL Colts/Stallions entitled "The Baltimore Stallions: The Brief, Brilliant History of the CFL Champion Franchise," as well as the rich legacy of football in Baltimore and how the departure of the NFL Colts opened the door for the team to claim the unofficial title of "America's CFL Team." Not only are the Stallions and football history of Baltimore discussed, but they also embark on a conversation about the future of t...2021-11-241h 14
The Football Odyssey with Aron HarrisGreg James - CFL America Radio/From The 55 Yard Line/Gridiron JapanGreg James is a football historian that runs the CFL America Radio podcast, and is the co-host of both From The 55 Year Line podcast and Gridiron Japan. In this hang out episode, Greg and Aron kick back have a wide ranging conversation that covers his Canadian football fandom, Howard Cosell, American football in Japan, and much much more.
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www.GridironJapan...2021-11-191h 26Gridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- Bryant Turner, Jr., True Blue BomberScott and Greg are joined by former CFL All-Star Bryant Turner, Jr., who talks about his love for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, his best memories from his playing days and how important fan/player relationships are in professional football. From 2011 through 2015 Bryant spent five seasons in blue and gold, followed by two seasons in with the British Columbia Lions. During his time in Winnipeg, as a defensive tackle, he appeared and started in 71 games, in which he recorded 26 sacks, five forced fumbles and 75 total tackles. He also appeared in three playoff games for the Bombers, including the 2011 Grey Cup.2021-08-2452 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- African Americans in the CFLScott and Greg are joined by fellow Sports History Network member, Dana Auguster, of the Historically Speaking Sports podcast to talk about the important role African Americans have played in Canada, both on the field, as well as in the front office. Beginning with Robert "Stonewall" Jackson and continuing to the present with Clarence "Pinball" Clemons, the three talk about their contributions and look back at the greatest players many Americans may never have heard of or seen play.2021-08-171h 14
CFL America RadioThe American Game- RivalriesSome of the greatest rivalries in college football are highlighted: Harvard-Yale, Lehigh-Lafayette, Auburn-Alabama, Ohio State-Michigan, USC-UCLA, Florida-Florida State, Iowa-Iowa State, Army-Navy, Texas-Oklahoma, Southern-Grambling2021-08-1349 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- Going Deep With Matt DuniganOn the cusp of the long awaited 2021 CFL season, Scott and Greg sit down for a lengthy conversation with Canadian football legend, two time Grey Cup champion, author, hall of famer and all around great guy, Matt Dunigan. We talk about his long and storied career, his first years in Edmonton, his time in Toronto, and the challenges facing the league. Additionally, he regaled us with his story of the fajita incident with Bruce McNall.2021-08-011h 20Gridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- Football Canada With Jim MullinOn what is our tenth interview show (remember, the first 55 Yard Line show was just Scott & Greg, so that doesn't count) on the Sports History Network and CFL America Radio, from Vancouver, Jim Mullin, the president of Football Canada, host of Gridiron Nation on TSN, and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame selection committee, joins us to talk not only about the upcoming season, but also Canadian football, CFL and British Columbia Lions history. As to what we learned, among the many things is that the CFL does not own the Grey Cup! 2021-07-2854 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- Third and One From the Gun With Dave NaylorAs the 2021 CFL season approaches, Dave Naylor of Canada's TSN takes time with us to talk about where the league is headed using history as a guide. In particular we talk in-depth about the American expansion of the 1990s when the CFL first sought to expand its reach south.2021-07-201h 14Gridiron America RadioThe Top Ten CFL Weather GamesThe CFL has no luxury of a warm weather site, if you don't count BC Place. As a result, the CFL has been impacted by weather on numerous occasions, the most famous being the interruption of the 1962 Grey Cup that was suspended due to fog in the 4th quarter and continued the next day. Prior to floodlights being installed in most stadiums, games in the late fall were sometimes suspended for darkness, to either be replayed or continued on a future date. Otherwise, CFL games have been played in every imaginable condition in ice, snow, mud and gale force...2021-07-0624 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- A Conversation With Upton BellFor our seventh episode on the Sports History Network, CFL fan and Grey Cup attendee Upton Bell, joins us. Upton is the former director of personnel of the Baltimore Colts, general manager of the New England Patriots, and owner of the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League. After football, Upton transitioned into sports broadcasting in the New England area where he was the host of "Calling All Sports", "Sports Nightly", "Sports Line", and "Sports Beat." Upton was also the color commentator for the Boston Breakers, Boston Celtics, Boston College and Ivy League football, as w...2021-07-041h 27Gridiron America RadioThe Top Ten CFL CharactersOnce you get to know the nine teams of the CFL, you quickly realize that not only does the league have a lot of moxie, but they have some great personalities and characters. For instance, there is Joe Kapp and Angelo Mosca, fierce competitors on and even off the field. Who can forget that time the geriatric hall of famers exchanged punches at a charity event, the incident of which was fortunately caught on camera. For every CFL fan there is a personality they either love or hate, like Henry Burris, Leo Cahill and the all time winningest coach...2021-06-2421 minGridiron America RadioThe Top Ten CFL and NFL StarsThere have been quite a few CFL players to make their way to the NFL. Stars like Cameron Wake, Brandon Browner, and Joe Horn, in fact, all got their big breaks at the CFL (for the B.C. Lions, Calgary Stampeders, and Memphis Mad Dogs, respectively). There have also been a handful of NFL players who have taken their talents to Canada. One such player is Johnny Manziel, who, unfortunately, seems to have blown his shot at football redemption in the CFL. The players in this list, however, are unlike Manziel, have been the tops in both leagues.2021-06-2023 minGridiron America RadioThe Return of the ChampionsAfter a disappointing 1977 season, the '78 Steelers dominated the opposition, winning 14 game in the NFL's first 16 game regular season. Pittsburgh then dismantled the defending AFC champion Broncos in the first round of the playoffs before crushing divisional rival Houston in the AFC title game, 34-5. In Super Bowl XIII, Bradshaw, the 1978 NFL MVP, set a then Super Bowl record with 318 yards and four touchdowns in Pittsburgh's 35-31 victory over the Cowboys in a matchup that determined who would be forever known as the "Team of the 70's."
CFL America Radio has been recognized as one of the T...2021-06-1923 minGridiron America RadioAmerica's TeamOriginally nicknamed by the media during the highlight film in 1978, the Dallas Cowboys, also known as America’s Team, stuck as The Voice of God opened with the nickname, and it continues to represent the team today. During the opening game of the 1979 season, the announcer for CBS called the Dallas Cowboys by their new nickname, and from that point on, it became part of the team as fans, announcers, and even team members, used the nickname. Coach Tom Landry wasn’t thrilled by the new nickname for his team and felt strongly that the name would push their oppo...2021-06-1823 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- Jack Gilden and the Collision of Wills of Unitas and ShulaOn a football Sunday morning on what should have been the start of the CFL preseason for Scott and Greg, the pair sit down with Jack Gilden to discuss his book, "Collision of Wills", about the relationship of Johnny Unitas and Don Shula and the times they lived in. They discuss Jack's interviews with the Unitas family, Don Shula, Joe Namath and Earl Morrall, as well as the history of Baltimore football from the Colts, through the Stallions and Ravens, and the legacy the player and coach have had on football history.
CFL America Radio has been...2021-06-141h 18Gridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- The World of Football With Randy SnowScott and Greg sit down with professional football historian and co-host of The World of Football podcast, Randy Snow and talk about the National Football League, Canadian Football League and Arena Football League moments he has shared with his children, and showing us how football has the power to bring families together with memories to last a lifetime. They also discuss Randy's love and long suffering fandom of the Detroit Lions and some of the best books about the team, as well as his love and admiration for the Canadian brand of professional football.
CFL America Radio...2021-06-121h 04Gridiron America RadioJourney to the Grey Cup: The 2015 Edmonton EskimosThe Edmonton Eskimos finished their season with a record of 14-4 (their best performance since 1989 in which they went 16-2). The Calgary Stampeders, the defending Grey Cup champions, finished with the same record as the Eskimos after the regular season. However, Edmonton clinched first place in the division (and a playoff bye) by virtue of defeating Calgary in two of three regular season contests. The two teams then met again in the Western Final after Calgary defeated the BC Lions 35–9 in the Western Semi-Final. The Eskimos earned the right to represent the West in the Grey Cup game by vir...2021-06-0224 minGridiron America RadioThe KingThe flamboyant James "King" Corcoran had a long and successful career as a minor league pro quarterback, achieving a near-legendary status due to his performance on the field and eccentric behavior off of it. He spent the better part of his first six seasons in the Atlantic Coast Football League. With Wilmington in 1966, he led the ACFL in pass attempts (247) and with Waterbury in 1967 topped the circuit in attempts (309), completions (141), yards (2065), and TD passes (19). Corcoran was cut by the AFL’s Denver Broncos during both the 1966 and ’67 preseasons and was signed to the New York Jets’ taxi squad.
He st...2021-06-0122 minGridiron America RadioThe Life and Times of Ron LancasterA graduate of Wittenburg College, Ron Lancaster started his career with the Ottawa Rough Riders. The eastern Riders were blessed with another outstanding QB in Canadian Russ Jackson and the two split the pivot duties for three years with Lancaster also seeing some action as a defensive back during that period. In his rookie season in 1960, Lancaster threw 201 passes and had three interceptions as a defensive back. Lancaster was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders and became their starting QB for the next sixteen years. Teamed with fullback George Reed, Lancaster made the green Riders a force to be reckoned wi...2021-05-211h 00Gridiron America RadioVintage Canadian Football - Sacramento vs Ottawa (July 7, 1993)On July 7th, 1993, the first regular season game of an American CFL franchise was played at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa, between the now defunct Sacramento Gold Miners and Ottawa Rough Riders. 2021-05-193h 30Gridiron America RadioThe CFL: A Century of BattleA look at the CFL's greatest teams, from the Toronto Argonauts to the Baltimore Stallions.2021-05-1259 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- British Columbia LionsThe final chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca2021-05-1124 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Edmonton Eskimos & ElksThe ninth chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca2021-05-1024 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Calgary StampedersThe eighth chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca2021-05-0924 minGridiron America RadioBiography- Matt DuniganA 14-year CFL standout, Matt Dunigan is one of the CFL's most accomplished and celebrated players. In 2006, Dunigan received the CFL's highest honor with his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and was also named one of the TSN Top 50 CFL Players of the modern era. Dunigan played with six CFL teams throughout his professional career: Edmonton Eskimos (1983-1987), B.C. Lions (1988), Toronto Argonauts (1989-1991), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1992-1994), Birmingham Barracudas (1995), and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1996).2021-05-0823 minGridiron America RadioEngraved on a Nation- The Kid From La PuenteDuring his 19-year CFL career, Anthony Calvillo never talked a lot about his past. It was known the Canadian Football League’s all-time passing leader grew up in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles and that he chose football over a life of street gang crime, but over the years he gave few details of just how difficult it was. Director Shelley Saywell’s documentary “The Kid From La Puente” shows both the horrifying and uplifting aspects of the star quarterback’s upbringing that he had kept mostly to himself. It features a boy growing up in La Puente, a crime-rid...2021-05-0844 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Saskatchewan RoughridersThe seventh chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca 2021-05-0824 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Winnipeg Blue BombersThe sixth chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca 2021-05-0724 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Ottawa Rough Riders & RenegadesThe fifth chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca2021-05-0624 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Montreal Alouettes & ConcordesThe fourth chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca 2021-05-0523 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Hamilton Tiger-CatsThe third chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca2021-05-0424 minGridiron America RadioEngraved on a Nation- Playing a Dangerous GameSet against a backdrop of violence in Québec in the late ‘60s, quarterback Russ Jackson was determined to win what was destined to be one of the greatest games in CFL history.2021-05-0444 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- Toronto ArgonautsThe second chapter in a ten part documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca2021-05-0423 minGridiron America RadioFlutie Ball- The 1996 Toronto ArgonautsDoug Flutie was a superhero on the field with the football in his hands, all of which earned him legendary status in Canada in America. He was small, mighty and had the characteristics of a proper role model. Flutie led the Argos to back-to-back Grey Cups in 1996 and 1997 and earned the CFL’s Most Outstanding Player both years. His final professional play, in a career that spanned three leagues, was a drop kick that went right through the uprights and was good!2021-05-0430 minGridiron America RadioTraditions- The Origins of Canadian FootballThe opening chapter in a ten chapter documentary series detailing the history of football and the Canadian Football League through the early 21st Century. The series is also available for viewing at www.cfl-films.ca 2021-05-0324 minGridiron America RadioOne Horse TownThe story of America's CFL champion, the Baltimore Stallions.2021-05-0314 minGridiron America Radio"On the Spot" - A 1953 CFL Documentary on the Edmonton EskimosA 1953 documentary (available at CFL-Films.ca) on the Edmonton Eskimos from the National Film Board of Canada with Fred Davis, and featuring Rollie Miles, Normie Kwong, coach Daryl Royal.2021-05-0215 minGridiron America RadioEngraved on a Nation- The Chuck Ealey StoryA look at the legacy and inspiring life of CFL legend Chuck Ealey. Experience the joys and the highs, the electricity and the love, the pains and the sorrows, the perseverance and fight for equality.2021-05-0245 minCFL America RadioOne Horse TownThe story of America's CFL champion, the Baltimore Stallions.2021-05-0213 minGridiron America RadioA Love Letter to the CFLFrom NorthAmericanPodcast.com- PBS Producer Robert Reid's Love Letter to the CFL — "Wait, is Football Canadian or American?"2021-05-0232 minCFL America RadioA Love Letter to the CFLFrom NorthAmericanPodcast.com- PBS Producer Robert Reid's Love Letter to the CFL — "Wait, is Football Canadian or American?"2021-05-0231 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- A Conversation With Scott AdamsonIn their pilot episode, co-host Greg James discusses with fellow co-host Scott Adamson his book on professional football history in Birmingham, Alabama entitled "The Home Team: My Bromance with off Brand Football." They discuss Birmingham's teams of the WFL, USFL, WLAF, CFL, XFL and AAF, as well as the future of Canadian football.2021-04-2153 minCFL America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line- A Conversation With Scott AdamsonIn their pilot episode, co-host Greg James discusses with fellow co-host Scott Adamson his book on professional football history in Birmingham, Alabama entitled "The Home Team: My Bromance with off Brand Football." They discuss Birmingham's teams of the WFL, USFL, WLAF, CFL, XFL and AAF, as well as the future of Canadian football.2021-04-2153 minCFL America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line TrailerJoin Scott and Greg at CFL America Radio (WCFL.us, CFL-Radio.us and CFL-Radio.ca) for discussions on football history and fandom in North America and all around the world...2021-04-2101 minGridiron America RadioFrom the 55 Yard Line, the CFL America Radio TrailerJoin Scott and Greg at CFL America Radio (WCFL.us, CFL-Radio.us and CFL-Radio.ca) for discussions on football history and fandom in North America and all around the world...2021-04-2101 minCFL America RadioThis Is Our League...To paraphrase John Facenda, professional football in Canada is a special game, a unique game ... It is a rare game. The men who play it make it so. All of them are fearless. All of them are strong, quick. And all of them are part of a story that began long ago. A story written by men who found, in the sport, a demanding measure for their own courage and ability.... This podcast is dedicated to the celebration of them, for this is our game.2021-04-1204 min