Best thirddowngamble Podcasts (2025)

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Found a way. 1:11:54

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Special Guest Host Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) joins to discuss the Elks three-game winning streak, the aerial circus that was played at BMO Field between the Argonauts and Lions, how Calgary is surprising the league and whether the Stampeders can maintain their pace. Three games make up Labour Day "Rivalry" weekend, does Montreal vs Ott…

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A real tough test. 1:01:46

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Quarterbacks Caleb Evans and Dru Brown are out with knee injuries. Micah Awe gets flagged for spearing, why not make the penalty an ejection? West dominates the East over the weekend by taking all four games. Ottawa's Dustin Crum makes another 'crumback'. Calgary hosts Saskatchewan in a huge rematch, can the Roughriders win the seasonal series? (CF…

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Injection of positivity. 52:01

19d ago52:01

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An amazing Week 10 of CFL football that provided much drama, intensity, and nailbiting finishes. Montreal quarterback McCleod Bethel-Thompson struggles again, is placed on the six game injured list; can Caleb Evans right the offence? What does Edmonton's win in Montreal, BC's in Hamilton mean for each team? Argonauts' Head Coach Ryan Dinwiddie stil…

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Rally this team. 1:02:21

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A gut-wrenching loss to Hamilton leaves the Elks with more questions than answers. Hamilton wins their six-in-a-row, is that offence unstoppable when Bo Levi Mitchell is running the show? Montreal is hammered at home, are they in trouble? Troonto and Ottawa play in a consequential game this week? Can Winnipeg avenge their two losses to Calgary? (CF…

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Fun to watch. 55:24

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Quarterbacks: only Bo Levi Mitchell has played every game up-to-now. BC's Robert Carter Jr. defies gravity in one of the most amazing interceptions you will ever see. Alouettes win in the final seconds, again. Hamilton and BC claw back and forth in an amazing football game, highlighted by two Hamilton touchdowns in the last three minutes to win. Ha…

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Quick Kicks with Steve Daniel (CFL Associate VP, Football and Team Analytics). 44:47

1M ago44:47

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Special guest Steve Daniel joins to discuss quarterbacking in the CFL, how touchdowns off turnovers and kick returns impact the game, why lead fewer lead change equate to fewer games decided in the last three minutes, the depth of analysis now found in CFL Statistics, and how statistical presentations and understandings have evolved over the last 2…

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Caught him where he couldn't. 58:30

1M ago58:30

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Guest-host Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins to discuss the recent spate of hard hits on CFL quarterbacks and whether sanctions may follow with Hamilton's DaShaun Amos hit on Ottawa's Dru Brown. The Tiger-Cats and Stampeders are making believers of many. Ottawa Head Coach Bob Dyce, is his job in trouble? Who will start at quarterback…

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A lot of options. 56:13

2M ago56:13

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You could see and smell the air in Regina, an AQHI of 10+ refused to leave the area Friday night. Calgary takes down another top CFL opponent, making their case that the Stampeders are for real. What happened to Edmonton vs BC, Tre Ford throws for 34 yards? To gamble or not, Roughriders try it twice and do not succeed. (CFL on CBC theme music used …

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Credit where it's due. 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Tempers flare and suspensions/fines follow as the summer heat intensifies, what can be done? What could Noel Thorpe have changed defensively in the final seconds versus the Lions? Did both Hamilton and Edmonton turn the corner? Three-game weekend with so much pressure on all six teams playing in the CFL, who will come away winners? (CFL on CBC them…

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Will, money, and expertise. 52:48

2M ago52:48

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Panic buttons are being punched over early-season attendance, is there really a concern? If so, what can be done? Discipline causes concern for the Roughriders. Toronto's Derek Slywka has a game for the ages in Ottawa. Which injured quarterback will be available this weekend? Will the Elks win their first game Sunday? (CFL on CBC theme music used w…

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Change the narrative. 51:59

2M ago51:59

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TSN's Luke Willson takes shots at the CFL product, was his take 'hot garbage'? Chop blocks, why are they still in the game? Quarterback injuries mount, again. Roughrirders escape from Toronto with a 'Mario Miracle'... a moment for the ages. Argonauts' Coach Ryan Dinwiddie fumes over third straight lost to start the 2025 CFL season. (Mario Alford to…

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Out of the gate. 41:11

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Two weeks into the season and injuries to key players are impacting teams. Is it panic-time in Ontario with no wins in six games? Montreal's defence looks like its on a mission. If your defence scores... you win! (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded June 17. 2025).…

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Every win is important. 54:37

3M ago54:37

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Hamilton General Manager Ted Goveia reveals he has cancer. CFL.ca may get an overhaul. Ottawa makes a lot of mistakes in their loss to Saskatchewan; Bo Levi Mitchell still can not lead the Tiger-Cats to a win in Calgary; the battle of Canadian quarterbacks goes to Nathan Rourke. (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast …

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On the cusp. 48:18

3M ago48:18

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The 2025 CFL season is set to unfold. Some surprising roster moves by the Argoanuts and Alouettes left veterans off the team. Is the East too impossible to predict, is the West really a two-tier division? (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded June 3, 2025).By thirddowngamble

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Quick Kicks: Dave Thomas (620 CKRM) and Derek Taylor (680 CJOB). 1:16:39

3M ago1:16:39

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Special Guests Dave Thomas (voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders) and Derek Taylor (voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) join in to discuss the upcoming CFL 2025 season and conjuecture as to what may happen in both the East and west Division and which teams may find themselves in the playoff hunt or not. (CFL on CBC theme used express written permi…

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Quick Kicks: Jeff Krever (CFL Senior Director, Player & Game Statistics). 38:25

3M ago38:25

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Jeff Krever is our special guest. Jess discusses player achievements in the 2024 CFL season and those players that may reach milestones in 2025. Jeff explains how the off-season is used by the stats department to build toward the new season. He also discusses the statististical systems used by all the crews in-stadium and their auditors to create a…

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Quick Kicks: Steve Daniel (CFL Associate VP, Football and Team Analytics). 41:17

3M ago41:17

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Special guest Steve Daniel joins to discuss more of the theory of analytics, how analytics informs CFL teams, prospective partners, and sponsors; how the Statistics departments prepare for a new season, and how new 'major foul' rule applications will impact statistics reporting, and much more. (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permi…

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Quick Kicks: Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District). 28:35

3M ago28:35

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Special Guest (maybe soon to be co-host) Andrew Hoskins joins the podcast to discuss driving to a football game in another city, the new CFL rules applications with emphasis on getting tougher on rough play calls, and Andrew discusses the growth of flag-football, its adoption into the LA Olympics, and what the furture impact is for tackle football …

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Quicks Kicks: Sean Millington (1990 #1 CFL Draft Pick). 1:01:20

3M ago1:01:20

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Sean Millington joins to discuss his namdic early life, his move to running back in high school, his career at Simon Fraser, being chosen first-overall in the 1990 CFL Draft. Sean also discusses his moves in his CFL career among three teams, his Grey Cup experiences, his time on the CFL on CBC, Sean's acting career, and setting up his 'Diesel Fitne…

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Painting that picture. 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Zach Collaros' suspension prompts questions about communication, how can it be made better? Six rule changes for the 2025, all are great improvements. The single point (rouge) may be saving the CFL from more overtime games. CFL+ is a great way to watch pre-season games in Canada. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorde…

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Quick Kicks: Tom Forzani (Calgary Stampeders' receiver #22). 38:56

4M ago38:56

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Stampeders' Wall-of-Fame member Tom Forzani discusses his journey from his start as a youth in Calgary, going to Utah State, signing with the Stampeders and spending his entire football career with the hometown club. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded April 21, 2025).…

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Quick Kicks: Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast). 32:39

4M ago32:39

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Andew Hoskins joins to discuss CFL training camps, whether Zach Collaros should have had a certain phone number in his contact list, the elks new staff making an impression in Edmonton, and the depth of quarterbacks in th CFL for 2025. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded May 12, 2025).…

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Quick Kicks: J.C. Abbott (3DownNation.com). 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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Special Guest J.C. Abbott (3DownNation podcast) joins to discuss the 10th Anniversary of 3DownNation.com, the 2025 CFL Draft, and he talks about presenting a live podcast during the draft, the winners/losers, surprises coming out of the 2025 CFL Global Draft, his reaction to the CFLPA pushing the league on exemptive status for previous draftees, an…

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Familiar confines. 33:32

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The CFL 2025 Draft is over, two quarterbacks are drafted, two receivers in the top three picks overall. Trevor Harris muses about working on game-day broadcasts, Bo Levi Mitchell wants to make his dream a reality for the Tiger-Cats (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded April 29, 2025).…

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Quick Kicks: Ben Grant (Toronto Argonauts' radio game-analyst). 45:00

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Special Guest Ben Grant (TSN 1050 and the X's And Argos' podcast) discusses the Argonausts success since 2107, the 2024 Grey Cup and the efforts of Head Coach Ryan Dinwiddie, the depletion of the defensive line by western teams in free agency and whether the depth chart can fill these holes, the huge re-signing of linebacker Wynton McManis, and a q…

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Quick Kicks: Dave Naylor (TSN). 1:08:29

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Special guest David Naylor discusses his career in journalism through print, radio, and television; the uniqueness of the CFL, and provies insights to anyone hoping to get into professional media. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded March 17, 2025)By thirddowngamble

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Take a chance on futures. 40:31

5M ago40:31

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Stewart Johnston is named the CFL's 15th Commisioner, what is his biggest priority? Is it too early to assess Randy Ambrosie's legacy? BC quarterback Nathan Rourke admits the Lions' quarterback controversy was tough on the locker room. (CFL on CBC theme music is used with written permission; podcast recorded April 8, 2025).…

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Quick Kicks: Adam Rita (CFL Coach and General Manager). 43:40

5M ago43:40

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Adam Rita (six-time Grey Cup Champion) joins to dicusss his life growing up in Hawaii, his move to Boise State, his first chance to guest coach in the CFL, losing the 1983 and 1988 Grey Cuops, and winning (as a rookie Head Coach) the 1991 Grey Cup; and also he remembers a 1997 game versus Winnipeg. Adam talks about his philosophy of coaching, the d…

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Look forward. 35:53

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2025 CFL Combine is over, but no live coverage, why? Edmonton General Manager Ed Hervey outrages the CFLPA over his 'superstars' comments. Blue Bombers unviel their 2025 Grey Cup plans, but still have not talked to quarterback Zach Collaros about his tenure beyond 2025. Stampeders tap the Calgary Flames to help provide better nutrition to their foo…

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Get reinvested. 35:30

6M ago35:30

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What hurdles are there to be the next CFL Commisioner? WLU's Taylor Elgersma impresses at his pro day, will it be enough to be drafted by the NFL? BC Lions must pay Lionel Hollins off-season bonus, what happens next? (CFL on CBC theme music is used with written permission; podcast recorded March 18, 2025).…

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Enjoy the experience. 35:40

6M ago35:40

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One U-Sports Regina Rams player is granted a conditional release. If the BC Lions are $100,000 over the cap, what happens next? Kurtis Rourke, does any CFL team take a chance at drafting him? (CFL on CBC theme music is used with written permission; podcast recorded March 11, 2025).By thirddowngamble

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Startin’ money. 34:12

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BMO Field in Toronto get some upgrades in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, how does this impact the Argonauts schedule? Jason Hogan , new offensive coordinator in Winnipeg, has earned his way into that position, how much change in philosophy will there be? Stampeders were quiet on the FA front, but trades may have made up for that. Dakota Prukop i…

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Stepping stone. 40:51

6M ago40:51

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Two Regina Rams face charges after a Regina Police Service seizure of fentanyl. Jim Mullin is tasked by the IFAF to lead a ask force with getting tackle football on a more optimitic growth pattern. Early Amsoil CFL team power rankings get the discussions started, which teams lost or gained the most in free agency? (CFL on CBC theme music is used wi…

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Quick Kicks: Andrew Hoskins (Turf District podcast). 49:29

6M ago49:29

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Why is Winnipeg upset about the announcement timing of the revised Salary Cap? 'Last Chance U' has a lawsuit filed against it. Eugene Lewis fires back at Ed Hervey over how Lewis left Edmonton. Ted Goveia reluctantly goes hard in free agency, still brings Blue Bombers with him. Andrew Hoskins discusses the changes in Edmonton, from bringing back pl…

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Quick Kicks: Derek Taylor (680 CJOB). 44:39

7M ago44:39

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CFL free agency is upon us; after looking at how the Communication Window and some terms apply, Derek Taylor joins the podcast to take a deep dive into the signings confirmed so far and how these changes will impact teams across the CFL. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded February 11, 2025).…

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The fun part. 39:51

7M ago39:51

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The CFL Free Agent Communication Window is open. Is Edmonton going to sign every available free agent? The CFL player salary cap is higher than anticipated for 2025, what is driving the change? (CFL on CBC theme music is used with written permission; podcast recorded February 4, 2025).By thirddowngamble

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Quick Kicks: Dave Thomas (Roughriders Radio Network). 1:00:25

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Drew Wolitarsky posts a heartful message about being released by Winnipeg. Special guest Dave Thomas (620 CKRM, The Sportscage) joins to discuss free gency, team needs, wants, and who may land the biggest names that might be available when Free Agency starts. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded January 28, 2025).…

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Jump back in. 35:34

7M ago35:34

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Alouettes' GM Danny Maciocia would like Shawn Lemon (gambling suspension) reinstated. Montreal and Edmonton exchange quarterbacks. Elks' GM Ed Hervey stands firm on contract offers. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded January 18, 2025).By thirddowngamble

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Quicks Kicks: CFL Referee Tim Kroeker. 49:25

8M ago49:25

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CFL Referee Tim Kroeker joins the podcast to discuss his early years in Saskatoon, playing competitive baseball, becoming an official, and talks what the expectations and demands are like being a Referee in the CFL. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December 18, 2024).…

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Quick Kicks: George Hopkins (Equipment Manager - Calgary Stampeders). 44:59

8M ago44:59

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George Hopkins joins to discuss his career with the Calgary Stampeders, from starting as a teenager in the 1970's to being inducted in the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2024. George also discusses the changes in helmets, jerseys, and players over his years in the CFL. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December …

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Quick Kicks: Dave Thomas (620 CKRM). 49:26

8M ago49:26

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Special Guest Dave Thomas (620 CKRM, voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders) joins to discuss his time growing up in Saskatchewan, his development as a broadcaster, how he came to be the radio voice of the Roughriders, reflections on the 2024 season, and intriguing moves by some CFL teams changing up their quarterback room. (CFL on CBC theme music u…

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Quick Kicks: Steve Daniel (CFL VP in charge of Analytics). 53:27

8M ago53:27

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Our annual Christmas show with Hall of Famer Steve Daniel, (CFL VP in charge of Analytics). Steve explains the Game Quaility Index and how it creates the Product Review that is used by the CFL Executives, Rules Committee, and Coaches; and this Product Review is also presented to sponsors and fans to easily understand how well the CFL game is perfor…

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Quick Kicks: Ben Grant (TSN 1050). 34:47

9M ago34:47

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Ben Grant (TSN 1050, Argonauts in-game radio colour commentator) talks about his journey to the booth, the Argonauts' season and their 2024 Grey Cup championship, as well as free agent 'musts' in the off-season for Toronto. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December 2, 2024).…

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Willing to spend. 59:31

9M ago59:31

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Up to three teams may be over the player salary cap in 2024, does that raise a concern or is it part of competing in the CFL? Edmonton Elks introduce Mark Kilam and then sign Canadian quarterback Tre Ford to a three-year deal, what does that mean to the team, how does the change the free-agency landscape? Special guest from the Turf District Podcas…

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Explosive mix. 50:14

9M ago50:14

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Mark Kilam (Edmonton) and Buck Pierce (B.C.) are named first-time CFL Head Coaches; what will each bring to their repsective new clubs? Ted Goveia becomes the new General Manager in Hamilton. Brent Monson takes over as Defensive Coordinator in Toronto, where does this leave Kevin Eiben and Howard Fields? The race is still on to fill more coordinato…

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The race is on. 49:32

9M ago49:32

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Vernon Adams Jr. is traded from BC to Calgary. Edmonton and BC may be vying for the same coaching candidates. Montreal is all in on quarterback Davis Alexander, what is the future for Cody Fajardo? Will Bo Levi Mitchell get a bigger, more secure, contract in Hamilton? (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded November 2…

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Believe in us. 53:23

9M ago53:23

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Toronto Argonauts win Grey Cup 111, have yet to lose a Grey Cup with Michael Clemons working for the franchise. Nick Arbuckle was the game's MOP, but what about Wynton McManis or Willie Jefferson? Blue Bombers' quarterback Zach Collaros' pointer-finger injury seems to have turned the tide in the Argos' favour, why did Winnipeg not have a capable ba…

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Grey Cups are... unpredictable. 46:49

10M ago46:49

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Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly fractures his tibia in Montreal, but the Argonauts prevail in an amazing game. Winnipeg easily defeats the Roughriders, what lessons are there for Saskatchewan Head Coach Corey Mace? Barron Miles is out as Defensive Coordinator in Ottawa, who might replace him? Winnipeg, facing legacy questions, is heavily-favoured in…

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Ready and excited. 1:00:09

10M ago1:00:09

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BC Lions quarterbacking situation, where will Adams Jr. and Rourke be in 2025? Will Rick Campbell be Lions' Head Coach in 2025? Elks may interview up to nine candiates for General Manager. Toronto's offence flexed against Ottawa; can the Argos do it in Montreal? Is Winnipeg susceptible to an upset on Saturday? (CFL on CBC theme music used with writ…

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Stepping down. 1:09:11

10M ago1:09:11

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CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie announces he is stepping down, what will be his legacy? Edmonton Elks hire Chris Morris (U Sport's Alberta Golden Bears Head Coach, former Edmonton offensive lineman) as their new President and CEO. Dave Dickenson keeps his jobs in Calgary; three other coaches do not. Did the weather put Winnipeg into first place in …

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