Film Never Lies with Luke Willson

In a special edition of Film Never Lies with Luke Willson, Luke goes in depth on the NFL playoffs, breaking down how each team can win this year's Super Bowl. It's a wide-open year for the Lombardi Trophy and Luke picks his favourites and sleepers to win it all. He also goes to the tape, to explain how Pittsburgh's passing attack and a vintage Aaron Rodgers performance won the Steelers the AFC North in week 18 against the Ravens. Luke reacts to the news of his former coach, Pete Carroll's firing in Las Vegas and gives a first-hand account of how the Raiders organization operates. And in this week's Top 5, Luke lists the quarterbacks he would want in a must-win, single game scenario.

In episode 10 of Film Never Lies, Luke Willson is joined by Super Bowl winning offensive lineman Max Unger to discuss the way NFL offences have evolved, the synergy needed between the coaching staff and players to have success, and how to read complex defensive coverages. Luke and Max reminisce on their time as teammates in Seattle, from locker room hijinks, to winning the Super Bowl together in Luke's rookie year and the heartbreak of losing in SB XLIX the next year. Luke also breaks down what he's seen down the stretch of the NFL season - Tampa Bay's fall off, San Francisco's emergence, Detroit's struggles, and what will happen in the winner-take-all matchup between Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

In episode 9 of Film Never Lies, Luke Willson is joined by CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston to discuss the CFL's rule changes and to address the narrative that the league is being 'Americanized.' They dive into Stewart's background and his rise from an intern at TSN in the '90s to the head of the CFL. Luke and Stew discuss what went well and what did not in his first year as commissioner. They also look at the future of the league and the potential for expansion. And after his first season covering the league for TSN, Luke asks if he gave Stew any problems. And in the Top 5, both Luke and Stew rank their all-time favourite CFL quarterbacks. @00:00 - Conversation with Stewart Johnston @11:05 - CFL rule changes and 'Americanization' @24:18 - CFL coverage, perception, and future @43:05 - Top 5 favourite CFL quarterbacks

In episode 8 of Film Never Lies, Luke Willson is joined by Alphonso Davies, for an exclusive interview ahead of Davies' return from injury. Davies details when he will be back on the pitch, how his rehab from knee surgery went, and how he's been able to return so quickly. Alphonso and Luke look ahead to the FIFA World Cup, going through Canada's group stage matches, what it would take for Canada to "shock the world," and the potential of playing Italy in game one. The two also break down Alphonso's younger brother's game film on the gridiron. Luke looks at how the Raiders were able to cover the spread against the Broncos on a last second field goal and what happened on Caleb Williams' interception against the Packers. And in the Top 5, Luke ranks his Top 5 Italian National Soccer Team Players of All-Time.

In episode 7 of Film Never Lies, Luke Willson is joined by Windsor, Ontario native and former Dallas Cowboy, Tyrone Crawford to discuss his journey to the NFL and what it's really like to play for the Cowboys. Tyrone details his first interactions with Jerry Jones and going through contract negotiations with the owner of America's Team. Luke and Tyrone reminisce on their matchups against each other in high school and the pros. And Luke lists his top 5 all-time greatest Cowboys. Luke also discusses the Dallas' current three-game winning streak and their chances of making the playoffs.