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Third Down Gamble
Join us for lively debates and interesting guest interviews on the topic of Canadian Football. Audio... worth watching!
Episodes
- Third Down Gamble
A real tough test.
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…
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Injection of positivity.
An amazing Week 10 of CFL football that provided much drama, intensity, and nailbiting finishes. Montreal quarterback McCleod Bethel-Thompson struggles again…
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Rally this team.
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…
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Fun to watch.
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…
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Quick Kicks with Steve Daniel (CFL Associate VP, Football and Team Analytics).
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…
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Caught him where he couldn't.
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…
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A lot of options.
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…
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Credit where it's due.
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…
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Will, money, and expertise.
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…
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Change the narrative.
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…
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Out of the gate.
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…
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Every win is important.
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…
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On the cusp.
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…
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Quick Kicks: Dave Thomas (620 CKRM) and Derek Taylor (680 CJOB).
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…
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Quick Kicks 147: Jeff Krever (CFL Senior Director, Player & Game Statistics).
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…
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Quick Kicks: Steve Daniel (CFL Associate VP, Football and Team Analytics).
Special guest Steve Daniel joins to discuss more of the theory of analytics, how analytics informs CFL teams, prospective partners, and sponsors; how the…
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Quick Kicks: Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District).
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…
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Quicks Kicks: Sean Millington (1990 #1 CFL Draft Pick).
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…
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Painting that picture.
Zach Collaros' suspension prompts questions about communication, how can it be made better? Six rule changes for the 2025, all are great improvements. The…
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Quick Kicks: Tom Forzani (Calgary Stampeders' receiver #22).
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…
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Quick Kicks: Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast).
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…
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Quick Kicks: J.C. Abbott (3DownNation.com).
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…
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Familiar confines.
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…
- Third Down Gamble
Quick Kicks: Ben Grant (Toronto Argonauts' radio game-analyst).
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…
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Quick Kicks: Dave Naylor (TSN).
Special guest David Naylor discusses his career in journalism through print, radio, and television; the uniqueness of the CFL, and provies insights to anyone…
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Take a chance on futures.
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…
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Quick Kicks: Adam Rita (CFL Coach and General Manager).
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…
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Look forward.
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…
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Get reinvested.
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…
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Enjoy the experience.
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…
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Startin’ money.
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…
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Stepping stone.
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…
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Quick Kicks: Andrew Hoskins (Turf District podcast).
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…
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Quick Kicks: Derek Taylor (680 CJOB).
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…
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The fun part.
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…
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Quick Kicks: Dave Thomas (Roughriders Radio Network).
Drew Wolitarsky posts a heartful message about being released by Winnipeg. Special guest Dave Thomas (620 CKRM, The Sportscage) joins to discuss free gency…
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Jump back in.
Alouettes' GM Danny Maciocia would like Shawn Lemon (gambling suspension) reinstated. Montreal and Edmonton exchange quarterbacks. Elks' GM Ed Hervey stands…
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Quicks Kicks: CFL Referee Tim Kroeker.
CFL Referee Tim Kroeker joins the podcast to discuss his early years in Saskatoon, playing competitive baseball, becoming an official, and talks what the…
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Quick Kicks: George Hopkins (Equipment Manager - Calgary Stampeders).
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…
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Quick Kicks: Dave Thomas (620 CKRM).
Special Guest Dave Thomas (620 CKRM, voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders) joins to discuss his time growing up in Saskatchewan, his development as a…
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Quick Kicks: Steve Daniel (CFL VP in charge of Analytics).
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…
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Quick Kicks: Ben Grant (TSN 1050).
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…
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Willing to spend.
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…
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Explosive mix.
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…
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The race is on.
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…
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Believe in us.
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…
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Grey Cups are... unpredictable.
Toronto quarterback Chad Kelly fractures his tibia in Montreal, but the Argonauts prevail in an amazing game. Winnipeg easily defeats the Roughriders, what…
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Ready and excited.
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…
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Stepping down.
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…
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Pride and Passion.
Hamilton quarteback Bo Levi Mitchell makes another case for MOP consideration. Has the quarterbacking situation in BC eased with the play of Vernon Admas Jr…
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Difficult to grasp.
Two races for home playoff spots remain as CFL Week 20 approaches. What is happening to the BC Lions, and is their trouble at quarterback? Can Ottawa cut down…
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Very meaningful games.
No team from Alberta will be in the 2024 CFL playoffs, first time in the modern era. McLeod Bethel-Thompson is upset about how far the Command Centre went to…
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Tough to see.
Roughriders' Deontai Williams hit on Kalil Pimpleton, what will the CFL do as a follow up to Williams ejection? Elks, Stampeders have long roads ahead trying…
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Something bigger.
Rogers wants to take control of MLSE. The Tiger-Cats are making noise that they want to be in the playoffs. First Nations artists have their work displayed as…
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Wheat from the chaff.
Did BC's Head Coach Rick Campbell create a problem by switching quarterbacks when he did versus Toronto? Saskatchewan's Miles Brown gets hit with another fine…
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Give them a fighting chance.
Toronto's Chad Kelly throws more interceptions, two more are returned for touchdowns. Saskatchewan's Miles Brown gets flagged again for roughing the passer…
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All the fireworks.
Saskatchewan's Miles Brown knocks out another CFL quarterback from a game, Blue Bombers' President Wade Miller is irate. Is Chris Streveler a dependable backup…
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Quick Kicks: Derek Taylor (680 CJOB).
Special Guest Derek Taylor (680 CJOB, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) discusses the rouge, the surprising Alouettes, Chad Kelly and his impact on the…
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Get the point.
Roughriders mismanage the clock in the final minute in Toronto, Argonauts win the game on its final play. Hamilton's Chris Jones defence stymies Winnipeg until…
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Love others.
Nathan Rourke is back... was he rushed too quickly to play? Jeremiah Masoli starts and plays a full-game for the first time in years. Edmonton Elks have a new…