UPDATE: A few days following the recording of this podcast, Aldo was successful in receiving an internship with Football Operations at the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team!

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In this episode of The Scratching Post, host Arthur Ward welcomes Regina Rams alum Aldo Galvan — a former standout kicker from Mexico City who turned a chance email into a five-year football career in Canada. Aldo opens up about overcoming homesickness, adjusting to a new culture, and chasing pro football dreams through both CFL and LFA opportunities. Now working in sports events and marketing, Aldo shares behind-the-scenes insights on game day operations, student engagement strategies, and his ambitions to one day become a general manager. It’s a story of resilience, reinvention, and passion for sport — both on and off the field.

In this episode of The Scratching Post, host Arthur Ward sits down with rising track and field star Femi Akinloye — a rookie standout with the Regina Cougars. From setting personal bests under pressure to juggling training, school, and building a budding sports media brand on TikTok, Femi opens up about the challenges of student-athlete life, his future journalism dreams, his deep-rooted faith, and some bold NFL hot takes. Get ready for a fast-paced, thoughtful, and inspiring conversation.

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