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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
Quick Kicks: the details.
Derek Taylor (680 CJOB Winnipeg) joins to discuss his career, his "Details", and the opportunity to be the new play-by-play voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers…
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Quick Kicks: the real CFL 2.0
The crew discuss how the May 26 Collective Bargaining Agreement could significantly alter the CFL, and its relationship with the CFLPA, going forward (recorded…
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Quick Kicks: trying their best.
Natey Adjei (TSN 1050, Toronto Argonauts broadcast analyst) joins to discuss his path through football, from his love of all sports to a strong friendship that…
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Quick Kicks: find a way.
Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District podcast) joins to discuss the issues facing the CFL and the CFLPA as the CFL-imposed deadline looms for the two sides to…
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Quick Kicks: the ratio.
The crew discuss the CBA, from salary cap to revenue sharing and the ratio, it's a big deal (recorded May 21, 2022).
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Quick Kicks: let’s get this deal done.
Special guest Ryan Koop (Canadian Football Countdown podcast) joins to discuss CBA negotiations: the offers and intricacies of trying to reach a new CBA…
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Quick Kicks: work on this
Don and Heath discuss the CFL-CFLPA contract negotiations, possible new streams for revenue sharing, quarterbacks, and the bind flying to camp puts players in…
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Quick Kicks: see the field
Special guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District podcast) joins to discuss the new CFL rules that were approved, Andrew's night on the CFL Draft with the Elks…
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Quick Kicks: best practices
Very special guest (Edmonton Elks President) Victor Cui discusses his early life, his business acumen, the immediate future of the Elks and the CFL, and his…
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Quick Kicks: elite athletes
The crew discussed the CFL ratio that seems to be up for negotiation, again. From whether there are enough national players available, how they affect…
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Quick Kicks: bionic shoulder
Special guest JC Abbott (of 3DownNation) discusses his passion for CFL, his work for 3DownNation, ongoing CFL-CFLPA negotiations, and an early look at each…
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Quick Kicks: tried and failed
The crew discuss the alignment of the two CFL Drafts, the 'seven is a crowd' QB tryouts in Edmonton, the CFL - CFLPA negotiations, and the revamped USFL season…
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Quick Kicks: front of mind
The crew discuss the CFL's decision to stick with three downs over four downs; Arash Madani and the Commish, and an excellent CFL combine (recorded April 5…
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Quick Kicks: new playoff format?
Our special investigative reporter digs up some incredible news (recorded April 1, 2022).
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Quick Kicks: excited about football
Special Guest Morley Scott (630 CHED, voice of the Edmonton Elks) discusses the changes in Edmonton over the winter, the direction of the team as it moves…
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Quick Kicks: tell the story
Special Guest Mike Smith-Knutsen from the Turf District Podcast discusses his efforts to archive Edmonton's professional football teams histories: from…
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Quick Kicks: a really big gamble
Special Guest Scott Adamson (co-host: From the 55 Yard Line Podcast) discusses his affinity for the CFL and the many pro-football ventures in Birmingham…
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Quick Kicks: take a chance
Very Special guest Upton Bell (former GM of the New England Patriots, radio and television host) joins Don Charabin to discuss his amazing life in and out of…
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Quick Kicks: didn’t waste a crisis
The CFLPA wants to negotiate; the CFL unveils a new corporate entity and equity partner (recorded March 2, 2022).
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Quick Kicks: fan-friendly environment
The crew discuss Derek Taylor moving to Winnipeg, the USFL/XFL and their courting of the NFL; is the CFL being too quiet? (recorded February 23, 2022).
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Quick Kicks: the mad rush
BC Lions embrace change; the crew also discuss the recent CFL FA signings that teams hope will be the answers to a successful 2022 season (recorded February…
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Quick Kicks: pay them to join you
Over 50 players will wear a new jersey this season. The crew review some of the big signings, surprises, and stunners that marked the opening days of free…
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Quick Kicks: progress not regress
The crew look at the intrigue that is negotiation week in the CFL. While teams attempt sign their potential Free Agents while other teams hope to lure players…
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Quick Kicks: a mandated bonus
The crew discuss the wild NFL weekend, bid a fond farewell to Michael Reilly, and propose some rule changes for the CFL (recorded January 26, 2022).
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Quick Kicks: fit the scheme
Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins the crew to discuss free agency, the CBA, and life with Mr. Jones in Edmonton (recorded January…
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Quick Kicks: pens to paper
The crew discuss CFL teams moving to re-sign key players. Bo Levi Mitchell takes a pay cut; is Michael Reilly next? (recorded January 12, 2021).
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Quick Kicks: all out effort
The crew discuss coach signings, players signings, Chris Jones speaking his mind, and the Alberta teams' quarterback situations (recorded January 5, 2022)
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Quick Kicks: drama is what drives
Special Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post) joins Don and Heath to discuss Chris Jones return to Edmonton, the huge list of pending free agents in the CFL…
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Quick Kicks: a deeper look into the game
Special Guest (CFL Head Statistician) Steve Daniel joins Don Charabin and discusses Steve's role in the CFL, his joy of storytelling through statistics, and…
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Quick Kicks: wipe the table
Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) joins Don Charabin to discuss the state of the Elks, moves by the CFL to enhance its future, and discuss…
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Heartbreaking
First Down: 108th Grey Cup provides all the reasons why CFL football is unique and awesome! Second Down: A better CFL future; where will it lead? Third Down: A…
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Fast and Strong
💯th episode! First Down: the CFL East and West Finals provide amazing drama. Second Down: does Hamilton have enough to take down Winnipeg? Third Down: the…
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Brace for impact
First Down: A wild West Semi-Final. Second Down: Labour-Day rematches, can anyone win in Death Valley? Third Down: CFL player awards, who might win? (recorded…
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Thinning the herd
First Down: Elks clean out the corral. Ottawa stuns Montreal. Second Down: It's playoff time! Is Levels on the level? Dave vs Craig, who will win? Third Down…
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Build some momentum
First Down: The Argos clinch. The booth intervenes? A missed call? Second Down: Montreal vs Hamilton... who gets second? Third Down: Fantasy-player picks…
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Clear as mud
First Down: The CFL says goodbye to two legends. Second Down: Massive games with playoff implications abound. Third Down: Get out your slide rule: we are…
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The mêlée ensued
First Down: Wild games in Edmonton and Toronto... for vastly different reasons. Second Down: Who can clinch, who must win to stay alive. Third Down…
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Quick Kicks: infinite wisdom
Special Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post : Rider Rumblings (on YouTube)) joins the crew to discuss the race to the playoffs in CFL 2021. Rob also…
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So tight
First Down: Walking papers, another QB trade, and three blowouts. Second Down: all interlocking and all important. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded…
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Not allowed to play
First Down: Road teams sweep, CFL announces post-November 30 Covid travel rules. Second Down: first place, second place(s) are up for grabs. Third Down…
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A fire underneath
First Down: road teams dominate, Elks in disarray, RedBlacks showing growth. Second Down: Trevor Harris is out, 'special-sauce' arms battle in Vancouver. Third…
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Quick Kicks: ultra-competitive soul
Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins Don and Heath to review the unpredictable first half of the CFL season. They also look at the…
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A game for the ages
First Down: Upsets and an epic. Second Down: Alberta's quarterbacking quandary and (woohoo!) five games this week. Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded…
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Heads or Tails
First Down: The rains came. Second Down: Dare we ask Bo not to start? Third Down: Fantasy Picks (sans Tuesday) (recorded September 27, 2021).
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Running out of bulbs
First Down: Oh those turnovers. Second Down: Wednesday football, woohoo! Third Down: Fantasy-player picks (recorded September 21, 2021).
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Pressing questions
First Down: What do you mean no ejection?? Second Down: Mr. Jones is back. Third Down: Fantasy player-picks (recorded September 14, 2021).
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Don‘t take that away
First Down: Alouettes go off. Second Down: Elks positivity proves tough. Third Down: Fantasy player-picks (recorded September 7, 2021).
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Defining-moment games
The crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) reunite. First Down: Time can be on your side. Second Down: Should the Elks pay? Third Down: Oh the fantasy of it all…
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7 of 9
The crew (Don and Heath) discuss Week 3 results and big stories including Alberta sweeps, the Brandon Alexander hit, and BC's offensive line woes. Second Down…
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Trust first blush
First Down: The crew (Don, Heath, Pat) review the big stories (Alberta winless; Mitchell, Evans on six-game) from CFL Week Two. Second Down: they discuss CFL…
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Here we go
First Down: The crew (Don and Heath) review the action and big stories from the CFL's Week One. Second Down: they discuss Week Two's games. Third Down: the…
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It's go time!
First Down: The crew discuss the news heading up to the 2021 season. Second Down: the crew preview all four game match-ups. Third Down: the crew's…
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Quick Kicks: embrace the season
The crew (Don and Heath) discuss stadium re-openings, more achilles tears, conditioning, surprise early releases, and much more (recorded July 27, 2021).
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Quick Kicks: a common thread
Crew members (Don and Heath) take a look at roster battles as they shape up in the CFL and look at the CFL's new transparency in injury reports for gamblers…
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Quick Kicks: passion is a good thing
Special Guest Reid Johnson (The Markcast) joins Don for this podcast. Coming off the injured list, Reid discusses the dissolution of the CFL-XFL talks, the…
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Quick Kicks: holding a lot of cards
The crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) take a quick tour around CFL training camps, discuss needed transparency under C-218 (recorded July 13, 2021).
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Quick Kicks: nothing that wasn't thought of
The crew (Don and Heath) welcome special guest Andrew Hoskins from The Turf District to discuss the terrifying news from Regina and the dissolution of the…
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Quick Kicks: amping up every day
The crew (Don and Heath) prognosticate as to who will rule the CFL West in 2021, focus on those players who will make an huge impact, and more... (recorded…
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Quick Kicks: a different dynamic
The crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) prognosticate as to who will rule the CFL East in 2021, focus on some players who will make an impact, and more... (recorded…
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Quick Kicks: chop up the money
Special guest Justin Dunk (3DownNation, CHCH-TV Hamilton) joins Don Charabin to discuss the CFL schedule, the ongoing XFL-CFL talks, gambling under C-218, and…