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Head Coach Buck Pierce ‘Running’ Into Year Two At The Helm
Episode 217
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026

How does the head coach see this Lions squad heading into 2026? Matt and Nik welcome Buck Pierce into the studio for a look at the overall roster, Nathan Rourke’s quest for bigger things and the organization’s quest to take the next step. Buck also talks about what has kept him busy away from the office this winter. The fellas also preview special teams, next week’s Canadian and Global Drafts and wrap it up with our trivia and Go For It Or Punt segments. TIMESTAMPS: ⁣ 0:00 - intro 2:29 - CFL Canadian Draft talk 10:11 - BC Lions news 13:03 - Adam Bighill retirement 17:08 - special teams preview 25:19 - Buck Pierce interview 48:56 - Kowalski’s Lions trivia 54:14 - Go for it or Punt