Third Down Gamble

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 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).

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 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).

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 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).

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 hoping to get into professional media.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded March 17, 2025)

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 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).