The 5th Quarter

The 5th Quarter

The 5th Quarter tradition continues. After every Tiger-Cats game listen to Hamilton’s most popular post-game show. It's an open forum that brings football fans together to talk about the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the CFL. Longtime Ticats play-by-play announcer Rick Zamperin offers his thoughts on each game and talks with fans in Hamilton and around the world. You'll hear from Ticats players, vote for the player of the game, and compete to become fan of the night. The 5th Quarter is the show every die-hard Tiger-Cats fan listens to.

Episodes

Tiger-Cats @ Alouettes

August 11, 2024 • 73 mins
A rough start for the black & gold and Hamilton just could not get back on track in Montreal, and the latest loss has fans more upset than ever. Rick hears what you have to say on the 5th Quarter.
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Tiger-Cats vs. Alouettes

August 3, 2024 • 44 mins
Losing is never fun and that's doubly so when it breaks a win-streak. Unfortunately, that was the case Friday night as the Tiger-Cats fell to the Alouettes 33-16. Rick shares his opinion and gathers your thoughts in another edition of The 5th Quarter.
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Tiger-Cats @ Elks

July 28, 2024 • 52 mins
A stellar second win for the black & gold against the Edmonton Elks. Rick asks fans if their confidence has been restored in the Ticats chances on 2024.
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Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts

July 20, 2024 • 44 mins
Winless no longer, the Tiger-Cats and Argonauts battled in what became a nail-biter with Hamilton coming out victorious. In this episode of the 5th Quarter we all breathe a sigh of relief.
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Tiger-Cats vs Lions

July 8, 2024 • 79 mins
Okay, so, the Ticats are 0 and 5. But! But...last week's Fan of the Night Kyle wasn't exiled to his driveway this week! We take the victories where we can find them. Join Rick Zamperin for another round of post-game therapy on the 5th Quarter!
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Tiger-Cats @ Redblacks

July 1, 2024 • 75 mins
All that for a squib kick...the Ticats are 0 and 4 after losing a heartbreaker (again) in Ottawa. In the aftermath of a close, but painful defeat, host Rick Zamperin steadfastly maintains his position as the unofficial therapist of a despondent Tiger-Cats nation.
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Tiger-Cats @ Roughriders

June 24, 2024 • 52 mins
0 and 3? Oh no... The Roughriders ran roughshod over the Ticats. Rick is here to share in your pain, listen to you vent, and take in your very creative suggestions for Player of the game.
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Tiger-Cats vs Roughriders

June 16, 2024 • 57 mins
A game that was in the bag the black and gold... and then a surprising 4th quarter comeback by the Roughriders dashed the dreams for the cats. A flabbergasted and solemn Rick hears from you on what is a stinging loss for the second game of the season.
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Tiger-Cats @ Stampeders

June 8, 2024 • 54 mins
The Tiger-Cats start their season 0-1... again, after a 32-24 loss in Calgary.
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Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

June 1, 2024 • 52 mins
Sure it's preseason but that doesn't make a loss any less saddening. This is doubled when you consider it's a 25-14 loss to the Toronto Argonauts! Rick Zamperin hears your thoughts on the team's playing tonight and what it could mean for the upcoming season. That's not all though! Scott Radley of The Hamilton Spectator & CHML's The Scott Radley Show checks in for the 3-Minute Warning to share what he saw tonight... and he's none to...
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Tiger-Cats vs Redblacks - pre-season

May 25, 2024 • 51 mins
Rick Zamperin breaks down Hamilton's preseason game against the Ottawa Redblacks and offers his first impression of the 2024 Ticats.
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Tiger-Cats @ Alouettes

November 4, 2023 • 71 mins
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Grey Cup drought has been extended by another year with a devastating 27-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes. Just as the Ticats played their final game of the season so too is this the last broadcast of the 5th Quarter for this season. What one thing has to happen for the Ticats to win the Grey Cup next year? Rick takes your calls, texts, emails and more to get your thoughts, questions and concerns on tonigh...
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Ticats @ Alouettes

October 28, 2023 • 59 mins
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Tiger-Cats vs Lions

October 13, 2023 • 48 mins
The Tiger-Cats fell 33-30 against the B.C. Lions thanks to a walk off field goal. Host Rick Zamperin speaks with fans about the game and the how the Ticats are playing as they head into the playoffs in November.
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Tiger-Cats @ Roughriders

October 8, 2023 • 53 mins
Tonight saw the return of Bo Levi Mitchell as well as a 38-13 win for the Tiger-Cats against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Is this a sign of what's to come for the Ticats? Rick takes your calls, emails, texts and more on yet another exciting edition of The 5th Quarter.
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Tiger-Cats vs Stampeders

September 30, 2023 • 49 mins
Tiger-Cats pounce their way into a win against Calgary, and with it a spot in the playoffs for the 5th year in a row. Rick hears from the fans on the win, and how there's still room for improvement before going against Toronto or Montreal.
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Tiger-Cats @ Argonauts

September 23, 2023 • 52 mins
The Toronto Argonauts beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29-14 to complete a four-game season sweep of Hamilton. 5th Quarter host Rick Zamperin offers his take on the game and took fan's calls, texts, emails and social media messages to get their take on Hamilton's loss.
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Tiger-Cats vs Blue Bombers

September 16, 2023 • 57 mins
Tiger-Cats came out on top tonight against the Blue Bombers in home territory. The Black & Gold now 6 and 7 in the season, Ticats Nation is feeling this victory and joins Rick Zamperin to share their thoughts.
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Tiger-Cats @ Redblacks

September 9, 2023 • 42 mins
After trading blows with the Ottawa Redblacks, the Hamilton Tigers-Cats came out victorious, 27-24. Are you pleased with the way the team performed or was this pure luck that they managed to pull out a win? Rick takes your calls, emails, texts and tweets and more!
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Tiger-Cats vs Argonauts - LABOUR DAY CLASSIC

September 4, 2023 • 58 mins
Hoping for a triumphant (if not humid) win over the dreaded Argos... became a game that can only be described with one phrase: "Not Good Enough". A 41-28 loss against Toronto, Rick Zamperin returns from his much needed vacation to chat with you about the game, the heat, and how the Black & Gold needs to be transformed before they face off Ottawa this Friday
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