3rd & Wrong

In this special interview episode, Steve, Zach, and Austyn get the pleasure of interviewing Calgary Stampeders Defensive End, and Medicine Hat-native, Connor McGough.Connor covers everything from his start in football, to his departure from Hamilton en-route to Calgary, to his charitable acts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Connor gives the guys (and you, the listener/viewer) some great insights into the life of a pro athlete that are also applicable to everyday life! Connor is a spokesperson for the Purolator Tackle Hunger program. Help him and many others in feeding families during these trying times by donating at tacklehunger.ca. Even a donation as small as $1 feeds two families! You can find Connor on social media:Twitter - C_McGough35Instagram - connor_mcgoughAnd you can find us on social media:Twitter - @amateuragencyInstagram/Facebook - The Amateur Agency

The trio is back for episode 60. Be ready for another draft focused broadcast where the boys focus in on potential draft day trades. Can the Falcons get to a top 4 pick this year from their spot at 16? Will the Browns trade down from their #10 spot? All things covered by Steve, Austyn and Zach. To round off the episode the guys discuss the new uniforms that have dropped in the past two weeks. Also, with news of Gronk returning to football, the guys discuss the playoff hopes of the new-look Bucs.  Did 3rd & Wrong get it...right? Let us know!Twitter: @amateuragencyInstagram: @TheAmateurAgencyFacebook: The Amateur Agency Our podcasts are also being uploaded to YouTube now! Find us at The Amateur Agency.

With the NFL Draft a week away, we put together a mock draft of the first round! But we received a little help from a close friend and co-founder of The Amateur Agency, Braydon Tomac! 1-32, all mocked for YOUR pleasure, don't thank us yet! Listen to the episode!This mock was based on what we believe will happen, not what we would do ourselves if we were the GM. No trades were predicted in this mock though the teams that are candidates to trade up or down are discussed!Did 3rd & Wrong get it...right? Let us know!Twitter: @amateuragencyInstagram: @TheAmateurAgencyFacebook: The Amateur Agency We have some great content coming your way including our top 8 QB's, WR's and DE's heading into the draft!Our podcasts are also being uploaded to YouTube now! Find us at The Amateur Agency.Be sure to follow our good friend Tomac on Twitter: @BrayTomac and Instagram @tomac16.

That's right, you read the title and you're probably thinking to yourself: "What, how?" well, you're going to have to listen to the episode to find out but there's good news. Zach, Steve and Auzzie break down the Brandin Cooks trade and the concept of building teams for sustainable winning or aiming to capitalize on a Super Bowl Window. The guys also talk the biggest needs heading into the draft for their favourite teams the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.Then, we get to the juicy stuff. After seeing Nick Wright's Quarterback hierarchy a few weeks back, Zach was inspired to create a list of his own. It can be found on our social media but for a detailed explanation, you'll want to listen to this episode. We still continue thinking of everyone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and hope you are taking the proper measures to keep yourself healthy. We appreciate you tuning in and please don't be shy, DM us and let's talk football! If y

**A quick disclaimer! We unfortunately faced network issues throughout this episode, mainly on Steve's end. We've talked with him and he's cool if you skip his parts if it is a little too choppy. Thankfully, we don't face these issues often, your patience and understanding is appreciated.  We've also posted this episode on our Youtube channel as we used Skype to record the majority of this episode! The guys break down which teams performed the best and which teams hurt themselves the most in 2020 free agency. From the Bears to Broncos, no team was off-limits from the fellas' critique/praise. With the NFL Draft quickly emerging, the guys will be diving right in! Let us know who you think your team should/will draft and we'll discuss next episode!Facebook: The Amateur AgencyInstagram: @theamateuragencyTwitter: @amateuragency

Steve and Austyn had the privilege of talking with Edmonton Eskimos Wide Receiver, Ricky Collins Jr.In this interview, Ricky shares his football journey from college to the NFL and then to the CFL where he is making sorry defences pay (Austyn's still grieving last year's Alouettes vs Eskimos playoff game). We hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation, covering COVID-19, football (of course), and tasty Texan dishes. You can find Ricky Collins Jr on twitter, @real_2xs, or Instagram, @3_gully.Please stay safe out there! We aim to keep bringing you engaging content for you to enjoy during this trying time. Be sure to check out our other interviews as well with Marcus "Chunky" Adams (Ep.12), Jabari Arthur (Ep.26), Nik Kowalski (Ep.16&36), Danny Austin (Ep.38), Andy Fantuz (Ep.49) and Ryan Sheahan (Ep. 55). 

Zach & Steve have a virtual sitdown with the Head Coach of the University of Guelph Gryphons, Ryan Sheahan!Coach Sheahan has had a successful start to his young coaching career starting with Queens University as the Assistant Offensive Coordinator & Quarterback coach before moving on to be the Hamilton Tiger-Cats running back coach in 2012. Sheahan returned to USports as the Offensive Coordinator at Queens before taking the job at the University of Calgary as their Offensive Coordinator & Assistant Head Coach. In 2019, Sheahan was named Head Coach of the Gryphons and lead the team to a 6-2 regular-season record and an OUA Semi-Finals appearance. The fellas talked about a range of topics from how the Gryphons and other football programs are coping with the current COVID-19 climate, what got Sheahan started in football, what he looks for in a quarterback, his coaching philosophy and much more!You can find Coach Sheahan on Twitter @ryshea7 & on Instagram @ryanpatricksheahan.Please stay safe out t

In this NFL Free Agency recap pod, Zach rejoins Steve and Austyn as they go through a plethora of the trades and signings that took place over the first three days of Free Agency. (Tom Brady to the Buccaneers?!)They were also asked from a loyal listener: Would you start franchise building around the o-line or d-line first? Get those listener submissions in - it could be a question, comment, or food take!You can find us on any of the major social media platforms.Self-isolate, stay clean, and godspeed.  

Well we recorded this episode as it was breaking that the USA was stopping all travel from Europe, the NBA had cancelled its season (temporarily) and that Tom Hanks contracted the COVID-19 Virus. We didn't have a clue until we had finished our episode.To help take your mind off the ensuing chaos that surrounds us, Auzzie and Steve dove into NFL talk with Dak's demands, Brady's potential landings spots and a pretty awful new logo the Los Angeles Rams released.The XFL had their first botched reffing call! Happens to the best of the professional sports leagues out there. Over on Canadian Corner, the guys discuss the merit of the rouge and whether or not it should stay in the game. The Stampeders also teased new uniforms. Always exciting!Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, leave us a review and wash your hands!

Steve and Austyn hold down the fort for episode 52. They dive (more like a dip of the toe) into the NFL Combine that has come and gone, giving you some valuable information along the way.Next, they get into some of the latest rumours surrounding NFL Free Agency:Where Tom Brady is headingJameis Winston staying or going in TampaJaguars making moves (good or bad, we aren't sure)And more!After that, they briefly cover the XFL games of week 4, including Austyn's DC Defenders' freefall.Flying into the Canadian Corner, the CFL and CFLPA are working to amend a contract stipulation for a former NFL wide receiver that wants to play in the CFL.In this week's food take of the week, Steve delves into a particular fast-food chain's upcoming deal and he is PUMPED about it - the guys discuss what this fast-food chain's best treat is.As always, thanks for listening! Find us on twitter, instagram, and facebook: The Amateur Agency. If you're feeling extra generous, give us feedback on Apple Po

Steve & Auzzie run the show while Zach's out making a career for himself or something like that (he'll be back, don't worry everyone). The fellas dive right into the latest NFL CBA talks that involve extending the NFL Regular Season to 17 games and adding two additional playoff teams.After touching on the combine and the upcoming draft, the fellas talk XFL and where their favourite teams are at three games into the season.Finally, it's Canadian Corner and Steve reminisces on what Naaman Roosevelt meant to the Saskatchewan Roughriders throughout his tenure there. We turn one year old on February 27th and we couldn't be here without all your support! Thanks for riding with us up to this point. If you haven't already, please leave a review, follow/like us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and be sure to tell a friend about us, it means more than you know!Until next time, Godspeed! 

Steve and Austyn hold down the fort for this offseason episode. They introduce the new and improved XFL, breaking down some of the interesting rule differences the league has introduced. Then the guys discuss their life-long fandom of their favourite XFL teams.After, they dive into CFL Free Agency and go through some of the top signings which saw a possible QB competition in the East begin to brew. They also delve into the teams who were big spenders in Free Agency and what that means for the upcoming season.Lastly, they get into an early NFL Free Agency preview where they talk about some of the big QB names set to hit the open market and where they may land. Don't be a stranger! Find us on twitter @amateuragency and instagram @theamateuragency

Now that the Super Bowl festivities have come and gone the fellas are back to business and what better way to get back on track than an interview with CFL legend, Andy Fantuz!Auzzie and Steve take the reigns for Episode 49 as they sat down (via Skype) with Andy Fantuz for a look back at his illustrious career from high-school to retirement. Fantuz breaks down the ups and downs of his career and the insight that went into each major decision he had to make a long way. The guys also chatted about the origins of the infamous Fantuz Flakes, the cause it supported and whether or not he still has boxes at home. And of course, no interview is complete without finding out whether or not Fantuz puts ketchup on his Kraft Dinner!You can find Fantuz on Instagram @afantuz as well as his Training Center @athletixtsYou can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by simply searching The Amateur Agency (there can't be that many of us out there, right?)Please like, rate, subscribe and tell a friend about us :) 

In this 3rd & Wrong special, the guys hosted their first Super Bowl viewing party! Bear with us through the background noise as the guys interview multiple guests throughout the Super Bowl, and briefly breakdown the big game post-game! Huge shoutout to Skinny's Smokehouse again for teaming up with us, and all the people who came out to support our first event! 

3rd & Wrong finally has a full roster as Zach, Auzzie and Steve recap the Conference Championship games from this past weekend. They first look at what's ahead for the two losing sides in the Packers and Titans. But look to what made the Chiefs and Niners so special this season. With an official Super Bowl preview coming next week, the fellas looked at some off-season news including Jay Gruden and Freddie Kitchens finding new jobs and if Tom Brady and Phillip Rivers will have new homes next season.To wrap up the NFL talk, each of the guys give their prediction on which teams who made the playoffs in 2019 WON'T make it in 2020 and three teams who missed the playoffs this season WILL make it in 2020. Some surprising answers...On Canadian Corner, it's Matt Nichols versus Zach Collaros on who will be the starting QB in 2020 for the Bombers. Nick Arbuckle hasn't signed with the Redblacks yet, should they be worried? And Chris Streveler explores NFL options. Finally, we'd be remiss to n

In this shorthanded episode of 3rd & Wrong, Zach and Steve cover what was a shocking, confusing, unique Divisional Playoff Weekend. After delving into that, they discuss the latest Browns head coaching hire, and what it means for Cleveland for at least this upcoming season before they are looking for a new HC next year.Next, Zach and Steve give an in-depth preview for this weekend's Conference Championship games and make their Super Bowl picks. The guys make an exciting announcement at 1:02:43. You do not want to miss it!!!With some big happenings in the CFL over the past month, the guys go back into the Canadian Corner. They review a trade between the REDBLACKS and Stampeders and the Alouettes revamped front office.  They finish by winging it during the food take of the week. Thanks for listening! If you're feeling generous, give us some feedback on Apple Podcasts. A few seconds of your time and you can change 3rd & Wrong forever... 

Steve and Auzzie take the reigns as Zach is busy for the week (ask him about his flag football league if you're living in the Medicine Hat area!) The fellas cover a WILD Wild-Card Weekend with upsets everywhere and a few controversial calls mixed in for fun. They then take a look at a few of the coaching hires across the league and candidates for the Cleveland Browns position which includes..Jim Schwartz? Finally, the guys take a swing at a few Divisional Round predictions with Auzzie predicting a MASSIVE upset in one of the games (of course you'll have to listen to find out, what do you think this is?)Check out all our socials and please leave a review and rating from wherever you're listening from! It's always appreciated!

This week 3rd and Wrong was missing Co-host Stephen but Austyn and Zach hold the fort down. In this shorter edition of 3rd and Wrong the guys dive into the 2 minute drill (Which doesn't go as planned). This allows the guys to dive right into the wildcard match ups and give their predictions. After the Wild Card predictions the guys talk about their Super Bowl predictions. Steve even gets his predictions in early so Austyn and Zach can discuss a third point of view. And finally to finish Austyn gets his wish for coward of the week which you'll have to listen to find out. Thanks for listening!

Steve, Zach and Austyn take the time during a busy holiday season to bring TAA listeners a new episode of 3rd and Wrong.In this short installment to the 3rd and Wrong series the boys first review the games played in week 16. Stephen even gets to watch his Seahawks lose to the Cardinals right on the recording. This brings a fun twist to the Christmas special for all our listeners. After the review the guys talks about the playoff picture and what can occur in the final week of the regular season. Check us out on our YouTube channel and see how the guys recorded this episode on video. Thanks for listening!

Steve, Zach, and Auzzie quickly recap Week 15's games in the 2 Minute Drill before delving into the updated playoff pictures for the NFC and AFC.Next, they spend some time going through some of the big-name QBs who are set to hit the free-agent market in 2020 and predict the teams they will lead next season. (This segment was done on Skype and will be posted to Youtube, so check it out, cowards).Turning the page to Week 16, the guys preview this week's top games; one of which is a huge battle in the AFC East (we forgot there were other teams in the Patriots' division, tbh).For the food take segment, they have a "succulent" debate for the best Christmas chocolate. Let us hear your thoughts on the IG account, @theamateuragency.Thanks for listening!