Doug Flutie weighed in on the CFL moves to change field dimensions and placement of goalposts, expressing his concerns over the percieved move to 'americanize' the game.  Realtionships are hard wn and sometime even harder lost as Darian Durant explains his feelings after Andy Fantuz left via free agency for Hamilton from Saskatchewan in 2012.  Some big names have landed with new teams: Wynton McManis and Tre Ford find themselves in Hamilton; Austin Mack signs in Edmonton, Dakoda Shepley returns to the CFL signing with Toronto and the Roughriders defence looks to get picked over by Ottawa (CFL on CBC theme used with express permission; podcast recorded Feburary 9, 2026).

Special guest Steve Daniel joins to talk about the statistically measureable comparisons between the CFL and NFL game, the role of Statistics in informing Coaches and General Managers about their teams, the 2026 Winter Meetings held in Calgary, and discusses further how the placement of the goal posts will influence third down gambles (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded January 26, 2026).

CFL revenues continue to climb and as a result so does the Salary Cap, however the Expenditures Cap (coaches and foootball operations) may remain stagnant, again.  Willie Jefferson admits to thinking about leaving Winnipeg after the playoff loss in Montreal.  While some recievers re-sign with their clubs (Ottawa- Justin Hardy, Saskatchewan- Samuel Emilus) others are released (Hamilton- Tom White, Montreal Austin Mack) prior to off-season bonuses.  When to fire a Coach, was NFL Buffalo Bills ownership correct in firing Sean McDermott after seven-straight 10-win seasons?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with epxpress permission; podcast recorded January 26, 2026).

Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) co-hosts as we discuss what may happen at the CFL Winter Meetings in Calgary, what might happen to the final three minutes, quarterback sneaks, overtime, the Replay Centre, playoff formats, player awards, and more.  Andrew dusicsses the 2025 season and what the Elks have as priorities as they prepare for the 2026 season under General Manager Ed Hervey (CFl on CBC theme used with express permission; podcast recorded January 12, 2026).

Tommy Condell lands in Winnipeg while Jason Hogan is demoted, what will that room be like and can the Bombers find their way back in the Western Conference?  Jarious Jackson leaves Winnipeg to Quarterback Coach in Calgary.  Two veteran defensive players retire to become Defensive Line Coaches... Jake Thomas (Winnipeg) and Micah Johnson (Saskatchewan).  While Bo Levi Mitchell signs a contract extension in Hamilton, what does that mean for Taylor Powell?  (CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recordd January 6, 2026.

Special guest, and author, Howie Mooney discusses growing up in Ottawa, being a fan of the Rough Riders, and a career that had him working a day job and working in media at night.  Howie then does a deep dive into Ottawa's 5-11 1981 CFL season (first-ever season of full-interlocking play) and how Ottawa made it to the Grey Cup versus Edmonton.  The discussion moves to the 1981 Grey Cup game and the infamous double-interference penalty call.  (CFL on CBC game audio and opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded December 17. 2025).

Special Guest Steve Daniel joins to discuss the changes in the CFL game, the evolution of placekicking in the CFL, charting stats from vintage Grey Cups back to 1952 to update the CFL Statistical archives, how the propsed new field dimensions in 2027 may influence the number of plays-per-game, scoring, where the ball will be placed after a made field goal, a single, on converts, 'touchbacks', the start of overtime to name a few. (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded November 21, 2025).

Dave Thomas, radio voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on the 620 CKRM Co-operators Riders Radio Network, discusses the journey for the Roughriders that culminated in winning the 2025 Grey Cup.  Dave discusses Trevor Harris' mission, injuries, slaying the beast, Tommy Nield's catch, Shea Patterson's fumble, and much more (Roughriders radio game audio with Dave Thomas (620 CKRM Co-operators Riders Radio Network) and CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded November 27, 2025).

Teams are already signing players to contract extensions, some are not even pending free agents.  Keon Hatcher signs a huge contract with the BC Lions.  The 2026 CFL schedule is out with the season starting on June 4th in Hamilton, keeps three bye weekends for every team.  Play 51, Referee Andre Proulx weighs in with his thoughts on what happened that night in Edmonton.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded December 8, 2025).

Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) is our guest host.  The Argonauts have named their new Head Coach.  There are hundreds of CFL free agents, who might make a big splash if still available in February?  Rules: Commissioner Stewart Johnston's suite of changes still leaves questions.  Whither to opt out...  would a new television deal open up the contract beween the CFLPA and the CFL?  (CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded December 1, 2025).

The Argonauts search for a Head Coach continues. The saga of Offensive Coordinator Jason Hogan... what is happening in Winnipeg?  BC Lions' Touchdown Kelowna 2026 game dates are announced.  U Sports' Bishop's University moves back to the RESQ, after eight years playing Atlantic Canada schools.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded November 25, 2025).

The Saskatchewan Roughriders win their fifth Grey Cup 25-17 in a great contest in Winnipeg versus Montréal Alouettes.  Montréal quarterback Davis Alexander reveals he has had a grade 3C tear of his hamstring but has impacted him throughout the season and the 112th Grey Cup.  Montréal quarterback Shea Patterson fumbles near the Roughriders' goal line leaving many to question a quarterback sneak on second and two.  Roughriders celebrate their championship victory with a parade down the Green Mile in Regina on Tuesday.  (Grey Cup audio courtesy TSN, CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permision, podcast recorded November 18, 2025).

It is CFL Grey Cup Week: Montreal vs Saskatchewan in the big game in Winnipeg.  Ryan Dinwiddie takes over as Ottawa Head Coach and General Manager, will Mike O'Shea take over in Toronto?  BC Lions still think they did not lose the Western Final after looking at screenshots of the Tommy Nield catch.  Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell ponders his future after a devasting loss to Montreal in the Eastern Final.  Who wins the 112th Grey Cup?  It's too close for us to really call, tune in Sunday November 16 to watch the Grey Cup on CTV, RDS, or TSN to find out.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission from the CBC; podcast recorded November 11, 2025).

Alouettes end the Blue Bombers' consecutive Grey Cup run: Montreal, despite allowing 17 points in the early third quarter, find away to defeat WInnipeg in the CFL East Semi-Final.  BC's Sean Whyte kicks a last-play 43 yard field goal to help the Lions get past the Stampeders in the CFL West Semi-Final.

Hamilton has won all five East Final games versus Montreal since the East Conference went to a single-game final in 1973.  Roughriders play their first home CFL West Final since 2019 and first ever versus the Lions since the West Conference went to a signal-game final in 1971.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission, podcast recorded November 4, 2025).

Special Guest Host Andrew Hoskins (Turf District podcast) discusses the firing of Head Coach Bob Dyce in Ottawa.  Who will be on the short list to be considered as the RedBlacks' new Head Coach?  Chris Streveler suffers another major knee injury, is his football career over?  Winnipeg is in the playoff crossover for the first time ever, can they go where no Western team has gone before?  Edmonton has maybe turned the corner, but what does that mean for Tre Ford?  CFL Semi-Final playoffs are November 1, who will emerge?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded Ocotber 27, 2025).

The CFL Western Conference playoff-seeding race comes down to three games, but BC can make it simple: finish second with a win in Regina.  The Blue Bombers seemed to lack urgency despite defeating Saskatchewan Friday night, a bad night or major concern?  Vernon Adams is injured late in the third quarter versus Toronto with the football game well-in-hand.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with epress written permission; podcast recorded October 21, 2025).

Three teams in the CFL's Western Conference are vying for the last available playoff spot.  Did the Elks fumble a chance to win their season-series against Winnipeg via the tiebreaker proocedures, or was it a hill too tall to climb?  The hit on Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander Thanksgiving Monday by Ottawa defensive back Deandre Lamont: did the replay booth and the spotter's booth both get it wrong?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded October 14, 2025).

There will be a crossover in the 2025 CFL playoffs; it is yet to be determined which team from the West will crossover and which Western team will miss the playoffs.  Is Bob Dyce tenure as Head Coach over in Ottawa?  Can the West, seriously, end up in a four-way tie for first?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded October 7, 2025).

The fallout can still be felt from Stewart Johnston's September 22, 2025 announcement, many are still voicing their support and/or concerns.  A crossover is all but assured, a magic number of one means one BC and Winnipeg win (or a loss by each of Toronto and Ottawa) confirms a western opponent in the East Semi-Final.  Calgary makes a trade with Ottawa, can that help the Stampeders enough?  Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander goes 9-0 to start his CFL career.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded Spetember 30. 2025)

Steve Daniel was an integral member of the team looking at the CFL game and possible changes.  Steve's expertise helped inform some of the proposed major changes to the game that were presented by CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnson on September 22 in Toronto.  (CFL on CBC theme music is used with express written permission, podcast recorded September 24, 2025). 

CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston announces sweeping changes to the game: benches opposite, standard timing, smaller endzones, goalposts on the endline, a shorter field, and a modified 'rouge'.  Changes will be phased in over two years.  Where does this leave U-Sports, amateur football, and other stakeholders that operate and maintain playing fields?  Edmonton loses, again, on a last play field goal.  Calgary almost ran out of quarterbacks versus BC.  (CFL on TSN 2019 game audio, CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded September 23, 2025).

Argos' Head Coach Ryan Dinwiddie is upset with a couple members of the Elks at games' end and lets them know his feelings.  Winnipeg Head Coach Mike O'Shea defends the play of quarterback Chris Steveler.  Argonauts win a stunner over Edmonton, Montreal stuns the Roughriders,  Three teams have 6W-7L records, while two teams more are at 5W-8L in a very close crossover CFL playoff race.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded September 17, 2025).

Roughriders win in Winnipeg, Ottawa enjoys another 'Crumback' victory, and Edmonton wins their rematch.  Can Montreal win without Davis Alexander?  Zach Collaros is sidelined, what's next for him?  (CFL on TSN audio from September 5, CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded September 10, 2025).

Unbelieveable finishes in two CFL OK Tire Labour Day games; all three games were played in front of sellout crowds.  What will happen in Toronto with quarterback Chad Kelly announcing his return?  Can the Alouettes win again without quarterback Davis Alexander?  Can the Roughriders win the 'Banjo Bowl' game?  (CFL on TSN audio (2001) courtesy TSN, CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded Septmber 2, 2025).

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 Ottawa deserve an inclusion?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded August 24, 2025).

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?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded August 19, 2025).

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 still wants answers for his team's performance.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded August 12, 2025).

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?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded August 5, 2025).

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.  Has Winnipeg been knocked down from elite-team status?  Who will play quarterback his week in Ottawa: RedBlacks' Dru Brown and/or Stampders' Vernon Adams Jr.?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission;  podcast recorded July 29, 2025).

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 20 years.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded July 24, 2025).

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 for Montreal and Edmonton this weekend?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded July 21, 2025).

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 with express written permission, podcast reced July 15, 2025).

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 theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded July 9, 2025).

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 with express written permission; podcast recorded July 2, 2025).

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 touchdown audio courtesy of 620 CKRM Cooperators Rider Broadcast Network; CFL on CBC theme music is used with express written permission; podcast recorded June 25, 2025).

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).

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 recorded June 10, 2025).

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).

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 permission; podcast recorded May 26, 2025).

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 accurate, real-time, statistics; and how the game does not wait for the stats department to code everything that just happened on a play.  Jeff talks about new CFL.ca promotions, how the CFL is on an upward trend at the gate and with television ratings.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded May 29, 2025).

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 permission; podcast recorded May 20, 2025).

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 as a result.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded May 22, 2025).

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 Fitness' helping people sustainably achieve fitness goals.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded May 16, 2025).

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 recorded May 20, 2025).

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).

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).

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, and ehich quarterback picked may start the soonest in the CFL.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded May 5, 2025).

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).

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 quick look ahead to the 2025 CFL Draft.    (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded April 15, 2025).

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)

 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).

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 demands of the job, and good friend Coach Don Matthews. (CFL on CBC audio and theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded March 7, 2025).

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 foootball players.  (CFL on CBC theme music is used with written permission; podcast recorded March 25, 2025).

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).

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).

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 with written permission; podcast recorded February 25, 2025).

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 players to moving on from others. Andrew also talks about Ed Hervey's priorities and the new Elks coaching staff.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded February 17, 2025).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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 performing.  Numbers are there to tell a story.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December 17, 2024).

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).

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 Podcast Andrews Hoskins joins the show. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded Demember 10, 2024)

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 coordinator coaching roles (offensive and/or defensive) in B.C., Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, and Winnipeg.  The NFL's swift and decisive suspension to Houston linebacker Azeez Al Shaair serves as a good model for the CFL to consider.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December 4, 2024).

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 27, 2024)

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 backup?  Lions shake-up their front office, promoting Ryan Rigmaiden Elks bring back Ed Hervey as their General Manager, Head Coach Rick Campbell is let go, meanwhile the Elks bring back Ed Hervey as their General Manager, what does that mean for each coaching staff?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded November 20, 2024)

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 the Grey Cup.  Can Toronto's quarterback Nick Arbuckle create a different story?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded November 13, 2024)

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 written permission; podcast recorded November 6. 2024).

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 the West?  Two CFL Playoffs Semi-finals on Saturday, can the home teams sweep?  Special Guest Andrew Hoskins of the Thurf District Podcast joins the show.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; episode recorded October 30, 2024).

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. versus Montreal?  Ottawa almost, oh almost, pulls off the biggest comeback in CFL history.  Will Montreal put up a fight against Winnipeg on Saturday?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 22, 2024).

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 on their penalties and find a way to finish second? (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 15, 2022)

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 get the correct call in Edmonton's game versus Saskatchewan.  Hamilton still has a chance to make the playoffs in the East, but they'll need help. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 8, 2024).

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 to make the playoffs. Tiger-Cats are in the mix in both Eastern and Western Conferences, but their run may have come too late. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded October 1, 2024).

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 all remaining teams will wear their helmet-decal creations this season.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded September 24, 2024).

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, is the CFL ready to suspend upon further offence?  What does a tie create so much discourse... they do have them in the NFL.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded September 17, 2024)

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 in Winnipeg?  Has Hamilton's Bo Levi Mitchell found his game, again?  Massive games in Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Edmonton kickoff the CFL's race to the playoffs (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded September 3-4).

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 Argos, the very close Western Conference Standings and whether any team may emerge from the pack (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded August 29, 2024).

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 the final minute.  Nathan Rourke versus Vernon Adams Jr., is there a possible controversy brewing?  Three times ambulances enter the filed to carry players away, is this an aberration or a trend?  TouchDown Pacific and Labour Day Sunday in Regina both sold out; September could sort out a very close Western Conference (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded August 27, 2024).

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 owner and enjoy a three-game winning streak.  Brett Lauther owns his struggles versus Montreal.  Oh... before we forget, Chad Kelly is reinstated by the CFL.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded August 20, 2024).

Why did the booth not get the fumble call correct in Hamilton?  Does the term "immediate recovery" need to be redefined?  Edmonton Elks run very fast for their first win in 2024.  Lion's quarterback Vernon Adams is injured, what will that mean for BC?   Suspensions:  big days ahead for Alouettes' Shawn Lemon and Argonauts' Chad Kelly.  Can the Elks go on a roll with Tre Ford guiding the offence?  Special Guest host is Andrew Hoskins (the Turf District Podcast).  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast (#250) recorded August 5 and August 6, 2024).

Edmonton Elks remain winless, is it Tre Ford's turn to start at quarterback?  Close calls in Toronto, did the booth get them correct upon review?  Blue Bombers gamble with a minute left and in field goal range, was Mike O'Shea overthinking the situation?  BC travels to Winnipeg in a massive game for both teams, can Calgary bounce back versus Toronto. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded July 30, 2024).

Did Adam Bighill cross the line with his hit on Shea Patterson?  McLeod Bethel-Thompson delivers more criticism of scheduling.   Wally Buono would like to see a return of expansion by the CFL into the United States.  Why is hair-pulling legal?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded July 23, 2024).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (the Turf District Podcast) joins to discuss the firing of Edmonton Elks General Manager (GM) and Head Coach (HC) Chris Jones, the timing of this change, the implications on the teams' Operatons Cap, how this move may influence potential ownerships suitors, and what it means for interim GM Geroy Simon and interim HC Jarious Jackson and the team's prospects for the remainder of this 2024 season (podcast recorded July 17, 2024).

For the first time in his CFL career, Chris Jones is fired, Jarious Jackson becomes interim Head Coach of the Elks. Could Nathan Rourke return to the CFL this season? Do fines do enough for player safety?  Toronto upsets unbeaten Montreal, Calgary scores 37 and loses, Ottawa shocks Edmonton in an unbelievable series of plays starting with just :08 seconds on the clock; Edmonton, for the first time for any team in CFL history, loses three straight on a last play field goal. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded July 16, 2024.)

Did Winnipeg linebacker Redha Kramdi's hit on Dru Brown warrant a bigger penalty?  MBT gets fined by the CFL. Stampeders scare the Alouettes in a thriller in Montreal.  Will the Elks finally win?  Will Montreal or Saskatchewan finally lose? (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded July 9, 2024)

Designated National, this rule may have been put to the test Sunday night.  Three teams entered Week 4 winless, those three teams emerged that way.  Which of Edmonton, Hamilton, or Winnipeg will win first?  Why is tackling by the hair legal? Should half the distance be stricken?  Three games were won on the final play via a field goal in Week 4, how close is close?  Roughriders' Trevor Harris and Shawn Bane out versus Toronto, Winnipeg's Dalton Schoen out for the season, Zach Collaros questionable vesus Ottawa.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded July 2, 2024).

Three teams remain undefeated, three teams sit winless with three losses, who is in the most trouble?  The chip debate: four kickers were fined, were they deserving or not.  Ottawa is pummelled, BC shocks Winnipeg, a wild/exciting game in Toronto, Hamilton's Tim White... zero catches on six targets Sunday.  This week Montreal heads to Toronto to settle first place early, Winnipeg and Edmonton are on the road trying to win their first of 2024 (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded June 25, 2024).

Winnipeg is last in the West, Montreal first in the East, Ottawa and Saskatchewan are undefeated.  No lid and illegal participation, what does that mean?  What will it take for Winnipeg to bounce back?  Can Hamilton's Tim White get back into form?  The Elks are on a six-game losing skid, is Chris Jones in trouble?  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission, podcast recorded June 18, 2024)

The 2024 CFL season is finally underway.  Did Winnipeg rest their veterans too much?  Do kickers have a 'chip' on their shoulders?  Montreal shows they are for real, Bo is ready to go. Saskatchewan must be more disciplined, Hamilton receivers must hang on to the football, Edmonton has to avoid a one-quarter collapse, and a safety on a field goal attempt? (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission, episode recorded June 11, 2024).

It's opening weekend in the CFL. A new theme for the podcast courtesy the CFL on CBC. Roughriders release three veterans in final cuts, Stampeders release two, other teams not so much.  Derek Taylor (voice of the Blue Bombers 680 CJOB) helps disect the West and dicusses who, if anyone, could unseat the Blue Bombers. CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission (recorded May 23, June 5, 2024).

CFL 2024 pre-season is coming down to its final Friday. Johnny Manziel speaks out againt the Commissioner. Player movement changes fortunes. Derek Taylor (680 CJOB, voice of the Blue Bombers) joins to discuss the East Division, strengths, weakenesses, can Montreal repeat? (recorded May 23 and May 29, 2024).

2024 CFL Pre-season is underway and TSN and CFL+ are ways to watch pre-season games. New rules in the CFL for 2024 are out. Special Guest Jeff Krever (Senior Director, CFL Player and Game Statistics) joins to discuss what's new for 2024, the work over the winter with Genius Sports to build more functionality into stats reporting, and new online contests from the CFL (recorded May 17 and May 22, 2024).

CFL Training Camps are underway. Suspended players Chad Kelly and Shawn Lemon both seen at training camp.  Safety: Guardian Caps, mouth guards, GPS, are part of safety initiatives by the CFL.  Some players carry injuries into camp, Winniepg has Adam Bighill placed on the six-game list.  Special Guest Mark Stephen (770 CHQR, @markonfootball) talks about his career as the voice of the Calgary Stampeders, the outlook for the 2024 team, and then looks at the other eight teams and how the season may go (recorded May 13 and May 15, 2024).

Toronto Argonauts' quarterback Chad Kelly is suspended by the CFL. Who will lead the Argonauts at quarterback to start 2024?  Special guest Luc Mullinder (Saskatchewan Roughriders CKRM radio colour commentator (Harvard Media)) joins to talk about Milt Stegall at Winnipeg Rookie Camp, Nathan Rourke and his chances of being back in the CFL, Corey Mace taking over as Head Coach in Saskatchewan, and so much more. (recorded May 6 and May 7, 2024).

The CFL Draft marks the beginning of the 2024 season.  Three teams go over the CFL's Salary Expenditure Cap in 2023.  Shawn Lemon is indefinitely suspended by the Alouettes and CFL (recorded May 1, 2024).

Hall of Fame receiver Darren Flutie discusses the BC Lions and his decision to sign with Edmonton, his relationship with quarterback Danny McManus, joining with McManus and Head Coach Ron lancaster to sign with Hamilton in 1998, the 1998 and 1999 Grey Cups, then ending his playing career in Steeltown, joining the CFL on CBC, and his life after football (part two of two) (recorded March 15, 2024). (game audio recordings courtesy CFL on CBC)

Hall of Fame receiver Darren Flutie discusses his life before coming to play football at Boston College, his years in the NFL, his arrival in BC to play for the Lions, and the 1994 playoffs and Grey Cup versus Baltimore (part one of two) (recorded May 15, 2024). (game audio recordings courtesy CFL on CBC)

Special Guest Upton Bell (former New England Patriots General Manager -NFL, former Charlotte Hornets Owner -WFL) discusses the hurdles the fledgling National Football League overcame to become a massive success, the problems the upstart World Football League eventually did not overcome to survive, and much more (recorded March 12, 2024).

Special Guest Reid Johnson (The Markcast) joins to dicuss the new United Football League starting play on March 30, 2024, the UFL's origins through the merger agreement, its rules, and its future (recorded March 18, 2024).

Mark Speck (writer and historian) discusses the wild 1974 World Football League playoffs, the innvoations the league brought (Action Point), and those who started in the WFL and made a career elsewhere in part two; recorded February 29, 2029.

Writer and historian Mark Speck provides insight into the World Football League, from its origins, to its owners, its bid to bring in Joe Namath, the attempt to play in Canada, and much more in part one; recorded February 29, 2024.

Jamie Reidel (producer of CFL on TSN) decribes his journey to this position, the collaborative effort that goes into the show with the CFL on TSN Panel with host Kate Beirness, the creativity that goes into developing new CFL programming, coverage of the Grey Cup, and much more (recorded February 21, 2024).

Derek Taylor (play-by-play voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on 680 CJOB) joins the show to provide his excellent, well-researched, insight into 2024 CFL free agency.  Some surprises, wins, and losses as teams vied for the talent on the market (recorded February 20, 2024).

Two CFL and Blue Bombers' legends... Ken Ploen and Gerry James pass away.  CFL 2024 Free Agency leaves as many questions as it does answers.  Tim White reamins a free agent, where will he land? (recorded February 14, 2024)

CFL Discussion Window Week is in full force; surprises abound with player movement and those sticking with their old team.  Players still available: Mathieu Betts, Jake Dolegala, Kadeem Carey, Shawn Oakman, Larry Dean, Tunde Adeleke, and many more (recorded February 7, 2024).

Special Guest Ken Crippen, founder Football Learning Academy, (football-learning-academy.com), and host of The Official Football Learning Podcast provides historical insight into the beginnings of the National Football League and the rival All-America Football Conference, explains why many resources are difficult to find and where to find those that still exist, how players, coaches and journalists help form the academy, and the value of history and its application to the game of football today (recorded July 11, 2023).

Possible rule changes may include fewer kickoffs.  Second Down: Edmonton signs the law firm.  Where do all the free agent quarterbacks go? Where does Brady Oliveira land?  Third Down: Jordan Younger is the new DC in Winnipeg, Dominique Rhymes is released by BC (recorded January 18, 2024).

Special Guest Jeff Krever (Senior Director - CFL Player and Game Data) talks about the work-in-progress that was the launch/change to the GenuisSports' "LiveStats" software in 2023, how the system improved, the outlook for what that software will provide going forward, the huge effort of game-day statisticians (recorded December 29, 2023).

Special Guest Sean Campbell (TSN690 and play-by-play voice of the Montreal Alouettes) relates his story of how he joined TSN radio, getting the job to call the Alouettes, the 2023 Alouettes' season from start to finish, the Grey Cup victory, his thoughts on the stellar Montreal defence, and shares insight on 2024 for the team (recorded December 14, 2023).

Derek Taylor (voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bomber on 680 CJOB) joins to discuss the Blue Bombers' season, their loss in the 2023 Grey Cup game and how close the game was.  Derek discusses the team as it heads into off-season, possible Free Agency, Roughriders' hiring of Corey Mace, as well as Buck Pierce's, Zach Colloras' and Dru Brown's futures (recorded December 5, 2023).

Our annual Christmas podcast with special guest Steve Daniel (CFL Senior Director, Football and Team Analytics).  Steve discusses the 2023 season, including the transition to GeniusSports' statistical-programming architecture, why the Alouettes were full marks for their Grey Cup win, how statistics and analytics inform CFL teams ( including coaches and coordinators), and how each result can inform the product review of the CFL game (recorded December 19, 2023).

Quarterbacking in Hamilton and Ottawa, who will emerge as the starter in 2024?  Already Coaches/Coordinators state they like what they saw in Taylor Powell and Dustin Crum.  Second Down: does the Vanier Cup need to join the Grey Cup in the same city on the same weekend?  Logistics aside, is it a good idea?  Third Down: can the Blue Bombers stay intact, will BC keep the core together, what moves do Calgary. Saskatchewan and Edmonton make? (recorded December 13, 2023).

Roughriders' new Head Coach Corey Mace brings enthusiasm. Hamilton shuffles their management, then hire a new Head Coach. Ottawa hires a former Hamilton offensive coordinator. Second Down: USFL and XFL merge, now what?  Third Down: CFL Eastern Conference free agency, plenty of quality players are on expiriing contracts (recorded December 6, 2023).

It's CFL post-season, but we will keep going weekly to get you through this off-season.  First Down: Elks establish committee look into new ideas for ownership.  Elks and Stampeders need massive renovations or new stadiums.  Saskatchewan hire Toronto Defensive Coordinator Corey Mace as the Roughriders' new Head Coach.  Second Down:  Blue Bombers sign Gneral Manager Kyle Walters to an extension, Winnipeg Head Coach Mike O'Shea still hurting from Grey Cup loses, and criticizes Operations Cap.  Third Down: CFL Free Agency starts February 13, we discuss prospects for free-agent quarterbacks hitting the open market.  (recorded November 29, 2023).

Grey Cup 110: Montreal 28 Winnipeg 24.  A game for the ages... this game showcased the greatness of CFL football.  Montreal defies the odds with a never-back-down attitude, Cover '0', a right or wrong call by Winnipeg's Defensive Coordinator Richie Hall on Tyson Philpots game-winning touchdown in the waning seconds.  Second Down: Montreal QB Cody Fajardo's big second half, Austin Mack's unbelievable catch.  Third Down: Where do the Blue Bombers go from here?

Are the Blue Bombers a dynasty? Are the Elks for sale?  Second Down: Alouettes pull off major upset in the East Final while Blue Bombers' defense dominates in the West Final.  We learn that Toronto QB Chad Kelly was concussed maybe as early as the first quarter versus Montreal.  Third Down: Grey Cup 110 in Hamilton, the Blue Bombers are favoured by more than a touchdown, can the Alouettes defense score and Montreal upset Winnipeg? (recorded November 15, 2023).

Is Bo Levi Mitchell done in Hamilton?  Is Chris Edwards done in Hamilton?  Khari Jones is done in Ottawa.  Second Down: Alouettes and Lions prevail, 2022 repeats.  Third Down: Is an upset possible in either Divisional Final? (recorded November 8, 2023)

MOP finalists announced. Alouettes do it again. Second Down: Alouettes - Tiger-Cats prep for thier rematch, Argos make it to 16 wins.  Third Down: It's CFL Playoff time! Semi-Final Saturday: Montreal vs Hamilton, BC vs Calgary (recorded November 1, 2023)

Roughriders do not renew contract of Head Coach Craig Dickenson but do extend contract of General Manager Jeremy O'Day.  A one-division CFL?  Second Down: Stampeders lockup a playoff spot with an impressive win in BC along with a nailbiting loss to Toronto by the Roughriders.  Third Down: hard to gauge the final weekend with all playoff races over (recorded October 24, 2023).

Are Craig Dickenson's days in Saskatchewan over? Flag Football is in the Olympics in 2028, what does this mean?  Second Down:  Is the booth interfering with game-play by reviewing penalty calls without a Coach's Challenge? When offside is not offside (the waggle interpretation). Third Down: Calgary visits BC in a must-win for both teams, can Toronto continue their dominance when they play in Regina? (recorded October 17, 2023).

What happened to the Lions versus Winnipeg? Is the Waggle going too far? Total plays-per-game are down by 10 from 2016, time for a hard return to play 32 or 34 second clock?  Second Down: Roughriders lose... again. Elks and RedBlacks are eliminated from the playoffs.  Third Down: massive game in Calgary (recorded October 10, 2023).

A CFL legend passes away, George Reed #34 (1966 Grey Cup game-audio courtesy CBC). Montreal's Jeshrun Antwi makes a brilliant play against Ottawa.  The crossover can only go West, Ottawa has a faint hope.  Second Down: Argonauts scare the Blue Bombers, Roughriders stumble, Stampeders can't score a touhdown.  Third Down: the showdown... Lions vs. Blue Bombers fight for first Friday night (recorded October 3, 2023).

CFL playoff races heat up, a 10 second runoff(???) and when is a quarterback not a quartback. Second Down: Ottawa almost gives up another massive fourth-quarter lead, Montreal's defense looks great.  Third Down: Winniepg versus Toronto, too late for this matchup?  (recorded September 26, 2023).

When do you go for a field goal when down two scores?  Should tackles/blocks knees and below be banned? Second Down: all four CFL Week 15  games came down to the final minutes. Third Down: is Ottawa overdue? Is Montreal overrated? (recorded September 19, 2023).

The CFL moves quickly to suspend Roughriders' Pete Robertson.  Second Down: Lions right themselves, Roughriders win in overtime, Stampeders mount huge comeback.  Third Down: Ottawa and Edmonton are in trouble to stay in the playoff hunt if they do not win. What will be the atmosphere in Winnipeg Saturday? (recorded September 5, 2023).

QB Nathan Rourke is released by the NFL Jaguars. When is Booth involvement in game-play too much?  Second Down: Argos-Stampeders play a spectular game, Tiger-Cats upset Lions, Elks win at home. Third Down: Road teams favoured in three of four Labour Day Weekend games (recorded August 29, 2023).

Edmonton Elks name Rick Lelacheur President and CEO. Tiger-Cats facing huge uphill climb to get on-track.  Second Down: Elks win, Roughriders win changes West playoff landscape, Stampeders come close. Third Down: Three home teams heavily favoured, RedBlacks and Elks meet in huge pick-em game Sunday.

Elks' President Victor Cui is out in Edmonton.  Second Down: Is it time to trade Zach Collaros? All 24 helps the booth, Toronto wins at home, Elks don't. Third Down: Where will the Elks streak end, could it be in Hamilton? Do the Ottawa hosts Montreal in a huge game (recorded August 15, 2023). 

Another Offensive Coordinator is out (first Stephen McAdoo in Edmonton, now Tommy Condell in Hamilton).  Only four quarterbacks have started every week for their team, that number may drop to two in CFL Week 9. Can more be done to protect quarterbacks?  Second Down: Winnipeg mauls the Lions, RedBlacks almost pull-off another comeback win in Regina. Third Down: Will both Cody Fajardo and Chad Kelly play or rest to recover from injury this week?  Can the Elks win over the Blue Bombers with Tre Ford?

Elks name a new offensive coordinator, is that enough to change course? Hamilton's Bo Levi Mitchell injured late versus Ottawa, what happened? Second Down: Lions win with second shutout of the year (first defence to do so since 1970); Edmonton sets record with 21-straight home-losses.  Third Down: can BC win in Winnipeg... again; can Calgary win at home; four three-win teams to battle each other on the weekend (recorded August 1, 2023).

Stats please... the new system rolling out statistics still has its bugs. First Nations quarterbacks meet in BC. Second Down: Argos roll, RedBlacks-Stampeders play an overtime classic.  Third Down: Can the Elks bookend their streak with a win over BC (recorded July 25, 2023).

Sadly two more quarterbacks go down to injury, raising to 16 the number of different QB's starting a CFL game in 2023. Second Down: some wild finishes highlight CFL Week 6, all one win teams are victorious, the East has won five of nine games versus the West. Third Down: CFl Wekk 7 sees huge points spreads favouring Winnipeg and BC, can these be trusted? (recorded July 19, 2023).

1. Jeremiah Masoli's unfortunate injury leaves Ottawa reeling. Proof the 20 second clock is not what think, Winnipeg shows us how.  C.J. Sims' single... who is to blame?  Second Down: The West is starting to separate itself, Eastern teams holding their own. Tiger-Cats finally win.  Third Down: will the Elks finally win? Will Calgary QB Jake Maier finally break through in 2023? (recorded July 12, 2023).

Jeremiah Masoli named as RedBlacks' starting QB versus Hamilton.  Number of plays per CFL game is down again, is it time to introduce a hard 'return to play' clock. Second Down: Winnipeg and Toronto win big, Ottawa wins but loses Tyree Adams. Third Down: can home teams cover?

Road teams sweep for the first time since 2017. Chris Edwards, was his fine enough? Kai Locksley is out in Edmonton. Which coach is in trouble? Second Down: BC makes an early statement. Third Down: Argos verus Lions on holiday Monday, undefeated showdown (recorded June 28, 2023).

The reason to challenge in Regina, but then did the booth go too far in Vancouver?  When does a team need kick a field goal, when to go for a touchdown. Bo Levi Mitchell is out, can Mathew Shiltz lead the Tiger-Cats to wins? Winnipeg is scoring at a wild pace, is their defence in trouble?  Winnipeg versus BC, the undefeateds clash (recorded June 21, 2023).

CFL Week 1 is in... are there any quarterbacks that are in trouble heading into Week 2? Is there a chance McMahon Stadium can be renovated? Serious news from BC practice. Second Down: Hamilton nearly takes advantage of three Winnipeg turnovers to almost rally out of a 29-4 halftime deficit. Third Down: Can Ottawa break their home losing streak? Our picks for Week 2 are in (recorded June 14, 2023).

The 2023 CFL season is here!! Which coaches and which quarterbacks need to succeed early and why.  Designated Nationalized Americans and Designated Nationals: not as difficult to understand once you see the nuances. Who will win the East and the West?  Our Week One point spread picks and more (recorded June 7, 2023).

CFL pre-season starts on its earliest date ever.  Elks rceiver Dillon Mitchell makes a bold goal. Do starting quarterbacks need more game-time in pre-season games? Argos, Stamps, Lions unviel new jersey looks (recorded May 24, 2023).

CFL training camps are in full swing, some veterans are surprisingly released.  Joe Kapp passes, a legend in both CFL and NFL, and was Coach of the Cal Golden Bears in "The Play' versus Stanford Cardinal in the 'Big Game'. Nathan Rourke, no more CFL coaches in Jacksonsville, how does that impact his tryout? (recorded May 16, 2023).

Steve Daniel (CFL Statistics) discusses Genius Sports and its application for CFL Statistics. Steve also talks about the new rules for 2023, offseason projects, and charting/learning from other leagues' practices (recorded May 10, 2023).

The crew look back at Tuesday's CFL 2023 Drafts, both National and Global; discuss salary cap enforcement, and argue whether the Bruins (NHL) what... hockey??)) deserved a first-round bye (recorded May 2, 2023).

Jim Mullin (President, Football Canada) discuss the growth of flag football and whether it may find its way into the Olympics. He also gives his insight into the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Red Leafs football program: from its dissolution to the court case (recorded April 29, 2023).

James Duthie (TSN, The Rubber Boots Podcast) joins to discuss his diehard CFL loyalty, the Ottawa Rough Riders, his time at TSN, and Grey Cup memories (recorded April 17, 2023). 

Special guest Rob Vanstone (Senior Journalist and Riders Historian) joins to discuss his new career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, how the position came about, expectations and goals, and the importance of preserving history (recorded April 11, 2023).

Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins the crew to discuss ruels and other proposals for the CFL.  Does 'half-the-distance' need to be shelved, a hard 34 second clock needed for 'return-to-play", and more (recorded April 1, 2023).

Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins to convey his experiences at the 2023 CFL Combine in Edmonton.  From conversations with Michael Clemons to thoguhts about the drills, and putting forth ideas for future 'live' coveage (recorded April 1, 2023).

The CFL still wants to land a team in Atlantic Canada.  Is there a better way to retain players? With several deferrals to the 2024 CFL Draft, what will be the 2023 CFL Draft? (recorded March 29, 2023).

The crew discuss the XFL's struggles versus 'March Madness', three quarterback contracts that impact their team's differently, and the new Canadian football Hall of Fame class (recorded March 22, 2023).

Playoffs? Playoffs? Who is talking about playoffs?... (we are) The NFL reviews hip-drop tackles. Is there new ownership for the Alouettes? (recorded March 8, 2023).

Special guest Mike Hogan (Toronto Argonauts Manager - Communications, TSN 1050 radio Argos play-by-play) joins to talk about his career, the Toronto sports market, and his Argos' favourites from players to Grey Cups (recorded February 24, 2023).

JC Abbott (3DownNation.com) joins to discuss how 3DownNation kept the updates going during a hectic CFL Free Agency, the outcomes of some CFL free agent signings, the Alouettes' ownership situation, MBT and more (recorded February 21, 2023).

Special guest Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) joins to discuss the opening hours of free agency 2023 in the CFL. Who won? Who lost? Not until the games are played will we really find out (recorded February 15, 2023).