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Remembering Barry Melrose: A Hockey Original Who Never Forgot His Roots | Rod Pedersen Commentary Sep 10, 2026 122 We interrupt the regular sports talk to remember and celebrate the life of Barry Melrose, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 70 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease.From Kelvington, Saskatchewan, to junior hockey in Weyburn and Kamloops, an NHL playing career, a Memorial Cup championship with the Medicine Hat Tigers, coaching Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley

Random Thoughts Wednesday: NFL Kickoff, WHL, MLB & CFL Talk | Rod Pedersen Commentary Sep 9, 2026 99 🎙️ It’s Random Thoughts Wednesday with Rod Pedersen!There’s no shortage of topics on Rod’s mind as he fires off his latest thoughts from across the sports world.🏈 NFL — The 2026 season kicks off tonight with New England visiting the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. 🏒 WHL — The latest from the Western Hockey League ⚾ MLB — The pennant and Wild Card races heat up down the stretch 🏈 C

Labour Day Weekend Is Here: CFL Showdowns, College Football & Hockey Bloodlines | Rod Pedersen Commentary Sep 4, 2026 104 LABOUR DAY WEEKEND IS HERE — AND THE SPORTS WORLD IS LOADED! 🏈🔥Rod breaks down BC vs. Montreal and the Nathan Rourke–Davis Alexander showdown, gets ready for the Rider & Bomber Alumni Labour Day Golf Classic, dives into the opening weekend of College Football, and shares a Bryan Trottier family connection with the Regina Pats.🏈 CFL. College Football. Hockey. Labour Day Weekend.There’s plenty t

CFL Week 14 Picks: Labour Day Rivalries & Canada’s Game of the Week | Rod Pedersen Commentary Sep 3, 2026 109 🏈 It’s time for the Week 14 CFL Picks for PumpJacks!Rod Pedersen and Scruffy are making their selections for a huge Labour Day weekend of Canadian football, with four matchups on the board:🔥 BC at Montreal — The Lions take their five-game winning streak into Montreal to face the first-place Alouettes.💚 Winnipeg at Saskatchewan — Labour Day Classic 61! One of the CFL’s biggest rivalries takes centr

Random Thoughts Wednesday: Labour Day Classic, Blue Jays & More | Rod Pedersen Commentary Sep 2, 2026 96 It’s Random Thoughts Wednesday on the Rod Pedersen Commentary! 🎙️Rod fires off his latest thoughts from around the sports world, including:🏈 Labour Day Classic — The latest surrounding one of the CFL’s biggest weekends and rivalries.⚾ Toronto Blue Jays — Thoughts on the Jays as the MLB season hits the stretch drive.🔥 And More — More observations, opinions and stories making headlines across the sp

The Good, The Great & The Ugly: Hockey’s Back & The CFL Is Wide Open | Rod Pedersen Commentary Sep 1, 2026 90 It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for another edition of The Good, The Great & The Ugly on the Rod Pedersen Commentary!🏒 THE GOOD: Hockey weather is here! With WHL training camps underway and the Regina Pats and Moose Jaw Warriors hitting the ice, Rod says it feels great to be back in the rink.🏈 THE GREAT: Is this one of the greatest CFL seasons ever? The West Division is wide open, with jus

Monday Morning Goalie: Labour Day Weekend Sports Thoughts | Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 31, 2026 113 It’s Monday, and Rod Pedersen is back with another edition of the Rod Pedersen Commentary, featuring snippets from his Monday Morning Goalie column!Rod runs through some of the biggest stories, observations and talking points from around the sports world as we head into Labour Day — with his perspective on what has everyone talking.🏒 Hockey🏈 Football🇨🇦 CFL Labour Day Weekend🔥 And more from around

Jets, Bombers, Raiders & Riders | Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 28, 2026 96 It’s another Football Friday edition of the Rod Pedersen Commentary! 🏈Today, Rod dives into the latest storylines from across the football world, with thoughts on the New York Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Las Vegas Raiders and Saskatchewan Roughriders.From the NFL to the CFL, Rod gives his perspective on what’s happening, what’s coming next and the stories football fans are talking about.🎙️ The Ro

CFL Week 13 Preview & Picks | Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 27, 2026 100 It’s time to dive into Week 13 of the CFL! 🏈🇨🇦On today’s Rod Pedersen Commentary, Rod looks ahead to another important week of Canadian football, breaks down the matchups and gives his CFL Week 13 picks.🏈 Week 13 CFL talk 🔥 Key matchups to watch 🎯 Rod’s picks and predictions 🇨🇦 The latest from around the CFLCFL Picks presented by PumpJacks Regina & Weyburn.Who are YOU taking this week? Drop yo

The Latest From Around the Sports World | The Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 26, 2026 91 Rod Pedersen checks in with his latest thoughts, opinions and observations from across the sports world.From the biggest headlines and developing stories to the topics sports fans are talking about, Rod gives his perspective on what’s happening and what has his attention today.It’s another edition of The Rod Pedersen Commentary — quick, direct and always from Rod’s point of view.🎙️ Listen now and

Monday Morning Goalie Tidbits: The Sports Weekend That Was | Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 24, 2026 109 Rod Pedersen is back with today’s Rod Pedersen Commentary, featuring a couple of tidbits from the Monday Morning Goalie column, presented by SUDS Full Service Car Wash.Rod shares his thoughts and observations coming out of another busy weekend in the sports world — the stories that caught his attention, what has people talking, and what’s next as we head into a new week.It’s a quick dose of sports

The Rod Pedersen Commentary: A Coupla Three or More Thoughts: Calgary, CFL Showdowns & NFL Preseason Aug 21, 2026 95 It’s Friday, and Rod Pedersen has a coupla three or more thoughts entering the weekend!Rod checks in after a whirlwind trip through Calgary that included two live editions of the RP Show and MC’ing Theo Fleury’s golf tournament, highlighted by a Flames Hot Stove alongside Perry Berezan, Colin Patterson and Theo Fleury — complete with a classic Battle of Alberta story.Then it’s back to football as

The Rod Pedersen Commentary for Thursday, August 20th 2026 Aug 20, 2026 94 Tune into to today's Rod Pedersen Commentary Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Rod Pedersen Commentary: Random Thoughts Wednesday – Blue Jays Fever, NHL Rivalries & Football Season Aug 19, 2026 100 It’s Random Thoughts Wednesday on The Rod Pedersen Commentary, and Rod has plenty on his mind!⚾ Blue Jays Fever: Canada is back on the Blue Jays train as Toronto continues its push for a Wild Card spot. After a 10-5 win over Tampa Bay, just how far can this team go?🏒 NHL Rivalries: Canadiens-Bruins, the Battle of Alberta and the Battle of Pennsylvania may have the history, but Rod makes the case t

The Rod Pedersen Commentary: The Good, The Great & The Ugly – CFL Drama, Blue Jays Magic & RedBlacks Woes Aug 18, 2026 94 It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for The Good, The Great & The Ugly on The Rod Pedersen Commentary!🏈 THE GOOD: The CFL season is heating up. The BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats have battled their way back into the playoff picture, and Rod looks ahead to Sunday’s Roughriders-Lions matchup at BC Place.⚾ THE GREAT: The Toronto Blue Jays are making things interesting again. After big home seri

Rod Pedersen Commentary: Berries Are WCBL Champs, Riders Fall & CEBL Championship Aug 17, 2026 89 On today’s Rod Pedersen Commentary, Rod looks back at a championship weekend across the Canadian sports scene.⚾ The Saskatoon Berries are WCBL Champions, completing their run to the league title after getting past the Moose Jaw Miller Express in the East Division Final.🏈 In the CFL, the Saskatchewan Roughriders come up short against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats as Rod weighs in on the loss and where th

Rod Pedersen Commentary: A Weekend of Football, Farewells & Championship Baseball Aug 14, 2026 109 It’s “a coupla three or more thoughts entering the weekend” on today’s Rod Pedersen Commentary.Rod weighs in on:🏈 DAZN & Football — Why he finally subscribed to DAZN, the NFL preseason action he’s watching and the CFL games coming to the service next season.🏈 CFL West Race — The BC Lions pull out a 30-26 victory over Calgary, while the battle for the final Western playoff spot continues to tig

Rod Pedersen Commentary: A Special Team, A Special City, A Special Season Aug 13, 2026 92 It doesn't get any easier.Today's Rod Pedersen Commentary is a personal reflection on the end of a historic season for the Moose Jaw Miller Express.After producing the best regular season in franchise history and finishing first in their, the Millers' playoff run came to an abrupt end with back-to-back 7-4 losses to the Saskatoon Berries in the WCBL East Division Final.Rod reflects on

Random Thoughts Wednesday: Miller Express Fight On, Sports Radio Lives & Raiders Mystery - The Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 12, 2026 113 Today's Random Thoughts Wednesday covers a little bit of everything from the baseball diamond to the football field.The Moose Jaw Miller Express face a must-win Game 2 in the WCBL East Division Final after dropping Game 1 to the Saskatoon Berries. Rod discusses why the series is far from over, thanks fans for helping set a new single-game franchise attendance record, and looks ahead to a pivot

The Good, The Great & The Ugly: Blue Jays, Miller Express & WMBA Buzz - The Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 11, 2026 106 It's another edition of The Good, The Great & The Ugly on today's Rod Pedersen Commentary!Rod shares what's caught his attention from around the sports world, including the Toronto Blue Jays' latest push, the Moose Jaw Miller Express as they continue their playoff run, and the drama in the WMBA.Which stories make the Good? Which deserve Great? And what lands in the Ugly? Tune i

Monday Morning Goalie: CFL Takeaways, Kelly Hrudey & More - The Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 10, 2026 105 It's another edition of Rod Pedersen Commentary, featuring Snippets from the Monday Morning Goalie column on RodPedersen.com.In today's audio commentary, Rod shares his biggest takeaways from another exciting week in the CFL, discusses the storylines shaping the season, and weighs in on the sports media world following the departure of Kelly Hrudey from Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada

Football Is Back, Playoffs Are Here & An Era Ends - The Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 7, 2026 114 A coupla three or more thoughts entering the weekend...🏈 The NFL preseason is officially underway after an exciting Hall of Fame Game in Canton, while the CFL kicked off Week 10 with another thrilling finish as the Toronto Argonauts edged Calgary 33-30.🏈 The Saskatchewan Roughriders return home tonight looking to improve to 6-2 against the winless Ottawa RedBlacks in a rematch of the 1966 Grey Cup

CFL Week 10: Preview - The Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 6, 2026 99 Week 10 of the CFL season is here, and the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. In today's Rod Pedersen Commentary, Rod breaks down the biggest matchups of the week, the teams building momentum, those heading in the wrong direction, and the players with the most to prove as the second half of the season heats up.Rod shares his thoughts on all the key storylines heading into another exci

Random Thoughts Wednesday: Miller Express Magic, CFL Showdowns & Aaron Rodgers Stirs the Pot | Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 5, 2026 111 It's Random Thoughts Wednesday on the Rod Pedersen Commentary!Today, Rod shares his thoughts on:⚾ The Moose Jaw Miller Express setting a franchise record with their 41st win and the unforgettable post-game rendition of Wonderwall. 🌎 The fun of discovering famous people from players' hometowns during long broadcasts. 🏈 Why Edmonton vs. Montreal is the CFL Game of the Week, while Rider Natio

The Good, The Great & The Ugly: CFL Takes Centre Stage, Miller Express Make History & Blue Jays Keep Rolling | Rod Pedersen Commentary Aug 4, 2026 106 On today's Rod Pedersen Commentary, it's another edition of The Good, The Great & The Ugly!Rod breaks down the biggest stories in sports, including:🏈 The latest headlines from around the CFL⚾ The Moose Jaw Miller Express setting a new franchise record for wins in a season🍁 The Toronto Blue Jays seasonThree topics, plenty of opinions, and the unique perspective you've come to expect

🏈 CFL Week 9 Upset, Kaidon Salter Shines, Miller Express Roll & NFL Headlines | Rod Pedersen Commentary Jul 31, 2026 107 A coupla three or more thoughts entering the weekend on today's Rod Pedersen Commentary!Rod discusses:🏈 BC's stunning 35-19 upset over Winnipeg as rookie quarterback Kaidon Salter leads the Lions back into the CFL playoff race.🏈 Why Kent Austin's omission from the Canadian Football Hall of Fame continues to make no sense—and why it's time to fix it.⚾ The Moose Jaw Miller Express ar

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