Third Down Gamble

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 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).

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 of Fame in 2024.  George also discusses the changes in helmets, jerseys, and players over his years in the CFL.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded December 19, 2024)

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 broadcaster, how he came to be the radio voice of the Roughriders, reflections on the 2024 season, and intriguing moves by some CFL teams changing up their quarterback room.  (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; recorded December 17, 2024).

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 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).

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 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).