Blitz and Bloom

Blitz and Bloom is football with feelings. It’s leadership without the bullshit. It’s the human side of a sport that teaches you to get hit, get up, and grow. Hosted by Tanya Henderson—former CFL coach, Team Canada athlete, builder of female pathways — and someone who’s been in every corner of the sport from frozen fields to pro sidelines—this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with players, coaches, creators, and leaders shaping Canadian football.If you love football, personal growth, or the gritty parts of becoming yourself, you’re in the right place.This is Blitz and Bloom.

Blitz and Bloom is a sports podcast hosted by Tanya Henderson, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tanya Henderson hosts Blitz and Bloom, a sports show with 28 episodes published.

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  CFL Week 11 - Thoughts and Picks

  Aug 13, 20265 minS2

  Week 11 is where the CFL playoff race starts to get real. Tanya breaks down every matchup on the slate, from BC and Calgary’s huge divisional showdown to Ottawa chasing its first win in Winnipeg, Edmonton trying to derail Toronto at Commonwealth, and Hamilton finding ways to compete without Bo Levi Mitchell. Plus, the key matchups, returning playmakers, home-field edges, desperate teams, and Tanya’s picks for a week that could start separating the contenders from the pretenders.

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  CFL Week 10 - Thoughts and Picks

  Aug 6, 202616 minS2

  CFL Week 10 brings a packed slate of big matchups, bold picks, and one of the spiciest quarterback debates of the season, with Tanya joined by special guest Shaylee Foord for insider analysis from two women who know the league from the inside out. From Calgary’s surge and Toronto’s shaky home-field edge to Ottawa’s nightmare season, Montreal’s grind, and the ongoing Nathan Rourke conversation in BC, this episode dives into the biggest storylines shaping the week, while also looking ahead to the Senior Women’s National Championship and a long-awaited tournament weekend.

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  CFL Week 9 - Thoughts and Picks

  Jul 30, 20266 minS2

  After going 4-for-4 last week, Tanya breaks down every CFL Week 9 matchup, including two desperate teams in BC and Winnipeg, Montreal’s edge over winless Ottawa, Calgary’s offensive surge and a must-watch rematch between Edmonton and Saskatchewan.

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  CFL Week 8 - Thoughts and Picks

  Jul 23, 20269 minS2

  The CFL season is heating up, but some game-changing rules and unexpected stories are shaking up the league in ways no one saw coming. From emotional tributes to jaw-dropping plays, this episode pulls back the curtain on the CFL’s most unpredictable season yet. If you’re craving candid insights, bold takes, and a fresh perspective that goes beyond the scoreboard, this is your must-listen.

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  Shaylee Foord - Emotionality, Shit Talking and Hot Takes

  Jul 21, 20261h 15m

  Most women in football are asked to fit into a narrow mold — but what if the game’s biggest growth comes from rewriting the playbook? Shaylee Ford’s journey through every role imaginable in the sport shows how curiosity, resilience, and boldness can carve new paths in a traditionally male-dominated space.From her first nervous step onto the field in 2019 to becoming a CFL operations and video coordinator, Shaylee’s path proves there’s no single way to belong. She shares how seeing the game from different angles helped her challenge norms, ask better questions, and create more opportunity for herself and others.This episode explores sponsorship, support, and the power of representation in women’s sports. It’s a story about breaking barriers, showing up authentically, and making room for more voices in football.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, inclusion, and why the future of the sport depends on expanding who gets to lead.

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