John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss whether the Winnipeg Blue Bombers or Saskatchewan Roughriders are the CFL's best undefeated team, when the Edmonton Elks will get their first win, some shaky play from the league's backup quarterbacks, Pat McAfee's rant about Team Canada beating Team USA at flag football, the CFL partnering with Drake's clothing company, and the emergence of former Division III player Derek Slywka. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertisin...
Jun 30, 2025•55 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 4 in the Canadian Football League. Edmonton Elks at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-10.5) Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+3.5) B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3.5) Toronto Argonauts at Ottawa Redblacks (+1.5) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 25, 2025•17 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss head coach Ryan Dinwiddie ripping his Toronto Argonauts after their loss to Saskatchewan, B.C. Lions offensive lineman Kory Woodruff accusing Willie Jefferson of playing dirty, a tweak to the CFL schedule, which winless team will be the first to get a victory, the Roughriders sitting Ka'Deem Carey, and the Calgary Stampeders signing future Hall of Fame linebacker Adam Bighill. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inq...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott makes their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 3 in the CFL. Thursday, June 19: Montreal Alouettes at Edmonton Elks (-5.5) — 9:00 p.m. EDT Friday, June 20: Saskatchewan Roughriders at Toronto Argonauts (+2.5) — 7:30 p.m. EDT Saturday, June 21: Ottawa Redblacks at Calgary Stampeders (pick'em) — 4:00 p.m. EDT Saturday, June 21: Winnipeg Blue Bombers at B.C. Lions (+2.5) — 7:00 p.m. EDT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...
Jun 18, 2025•18 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss which winless East Division teams should be pressing the panic button, which undefeated West Division team is the best of the bunch, whether or not Nathan Rourke should play through an oblique injury, season-ending injuries to Noah Curtis and Alonzo Addae, Brett Lauther missing three field goals, and this year's Canadian Football Hall of Fame class. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https:...
Jun 16, 2025•52 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 2 in the Canadian Football League. Thursday, June 12: B.C. Lions at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+2.5) Friday, June 13: Montreal Alouettes at Ottawa Redblacks (-1.5) Saturday, June 14: Calgary Stampeders at Toronto Argonauts (-3.5) Saturday, June 14: Saskatchewan Roughriders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+3.5) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 11, 2025•17 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions and Calgary Stampeders rising in the power rankings following Week 1 wins, the Edmonton Elks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats falling after disappointing losses, the Saskatchewan Roughriders signing Ka'Deem Carey, Austin Mack's anger at the TSN top 50 CFL players list, Toronto's flashy Grey Cup rings, and Milt Stegall releasing his first statement following the sudden passing of his son. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite po...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 1 in the Canadian Football League. Thursday, June 5: Ottawa Redblacks at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-3) Friday, June 6: Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-4) Saturday, June 7: Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Calgary Stampeders (-1) Saturday, June 7: Edmonton Elks at B.C. Lions (-5.5) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 04, 2025•17 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the notable casualties from CFL cutdown day, breakout candidates for the 2025 season, 3DownNation's power rankings for Week 1, Chad Kelly being cleared to practice, and the B.C. Lions surpassing 50,000 ticket sales for their home opener against the Edmonton Elks. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 02, 2025•55 min
Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers signing Zach Collaros to a contract extension, Montreal banning the use of air horns at games, Saskatchewan's injuries along the interior of the offensive line, William Stanback being bullish on the East Division, Taylor Elgersma standing out at Green Bay's charity softball game, and react to Saturday's four CFL preseason games. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
May 25, 2025•58 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss P.J. Walker's preseason debut with the Calgary Stampeders, Matt Dunigan not returning to the CFL on TSN , the B.C. Lions (sort of) making a profit on their concert kickoff series, the NFL's approval of players participating in the Summer Olympics, and serious injuries to Ottawa receiver Nick Mardner and Saskatchewan offensive lineman Sean McEwen. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://r...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Green Bay Packers signing Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma, Zach Collaros being suspended for the first game of the CFL season, TSN's preseason broadcast schedule, the first wave of training camp cuts across the CFL, Kalil Pimpleton and Mark Korte signing long-term contract extensions, the B.C. Lions getting Snoop Dogg for their home opener, and Chad Kelly being '50-50' to start the season. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast pro...
May 14, 2025•54 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott take a look at one pressing question for each CFL team ahead of training camp. Can Nathan Rourke get back to his form from 2022? How quickly can Edmonton's high-priced free-agent additions gel? Has Ottawa done enough to fix its secondary? Will A.J. Ouellette's weight loss help him get back to 1,000 yards? Does Winnipeg have enough ratio flexibility? We try to answer these questions and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & ...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott go from coast to coast breaking down the best and worst of each team's class in the 2025 CFL Draft. Also, JC makes good on his promise to eat a raw onion on camera. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Stewart Johnston's introductory press conference as the new commissioner of the CFL, how many Canadian players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which positions are strongest in the 2025 CFL Draft, Bo Levi Mitchell's thoughts on retirement, and the Montreal Alouettes predicting a big season for their receivers. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &a...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min
3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk interviews new CFL commissioner Stewart Johnson about how he got the role, the length of his contract, whether or not he believes all nine franchises can be profitable, and what he covets for the league's long-term media rights. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 24, 2025•16 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Trevor Harris playing part of the 2024 season on a partially torn ACL, Hodge's updated 2025 CFL Mock Draft, Abbott's column on the legacy of Randy Ambrosie, Bob Dyce getting a contract extension in Ottawa, the Roughriders investing $1.8 million in amateur football, Jon Ryan making the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, and retirement of Josh Banks. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min
3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sits down with Saskatchewan Roughriders' quarterback Trevor Harris to discuss his knee injury from 2024, how he's going about his preparation during the offseason, potentially wanting to pursue broadcasting after he retires, and the possibility of wearing "old man cleats" in 2025. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 09, 2025•16 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL appointing Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner, what the new Rogers-NHL television deal means for the CFL, Mark Weightman departing as the president of the Montreal Alouettes, the B.C. Lions forfeiting two 2025 CFL Draft picks for violating the salary cap, and Logan Ferland becoming one of the league's highest-paid non-quarterbacks on his new contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favouri...
Apr 02, 2025•56 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Ed Hervey's claim that there are no superstars in the CFL, analysis of the 2025 CFL Combine in Regina, the Saskatchewan Roughriders claiming the rights to former first-round NFL Draft pick Trey Lance, how all nine CFL teams plan to spend their money in 2025, Calgary's upgrades to their breakfasts and player amenities, and the Toronto Argonauts finalizing their coaching staff. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Ad...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, JC Abbott discuss Taylor Elgersma's performance at the University at Buffalo pro day, Alexander Hollins winning his $75,000 grievance, the ongoing search for the CFL's next commissioner, two-time All-Conference offensive lineman Tiger Shanks being added to the 2025 CFL Draft, Nate Behar announcing his retirement, and six-time Grey Cup champion Adam Rita continuing his coaching career at age 77. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Adver...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 7 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss 3DownNation' s first 2025 CFL Mock Draft, the Saskatchewan Roughriders restructuring four contracts, Brandon Alexander saying farewell to Winnipeg (but not retiring), seven CFL draft prospects performing at the University at Buffalo pro day, Alex Singleton making a cameo on Netflix, and Shawn Bane Jr. giving an update on his knee injury. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the updated depth charts for the Ottawa Redblacks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Craig Reynolds' ten-year anniversary as president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, A.J. Ouellette's 25-pound weight loss, standouts from the CFL Invitational Combine, Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor running well at the NFL Combine, and Richie Sindani stepping away from football. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://r...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss how much several CFL teams paid in free agency, how their depth charts are shaping up, two members of the Regina Rams facing drug charges, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats bringing back Julian Howsare, Charleston Hughes revealing the biggest regret of his career, B.C. cutting Most Outstanding Rookie candidate Ace Eley, and the league's upcoming Invitational Combine in Waterloo, Ont. Please enjoy the show and listen on your favourite podcast provider. Adverti...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss 3DownNation' s first power rankings of 2025, Eugene Lewis firing back at Edmonton Elks general manager Ed Hervey, Kenny Lawler and Robbie Smith's monster contracts, Demerio Houston denying his wife's allegations of domestic violence, Lucky Whitehead's retirement, Cody Fajardo taking a $200,000 pay cut, C.J. Reavis suing Netflix alongside five other 'Last Chance U' stars, and how much the Winnipeg Blue Bombers paid their free-agent additions. Please enjoy the show...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss all the latest in CFL free agency, which signings they think were the best, the B.C. Lions adding veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, the Calgary Stampeders cutting Demerio Houston following a charge for domestic violence, Patrick Mahomes wanting to attend a CFL game, and Zach Collaros calling the timing of the CFL salary cap increase "absolutely ridiculous." Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquir...
Feb 12, 2025•49 min
Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the gains and losses that each CFL team has made in free agency thus far, Kenny Lawler choosing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Toronto Argonauts suffering substantial losses, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers promoting Jason Hogan to offensive coordinator, Taylor Elgersma's performance at the Senior Bowl, and Diontae Spencer looking to get back into the CFL. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The Canadian Indigenous inspired NFL football has many parallels for veteran Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Eli Ankou in his sport and life. He shares those connections and what the design means to him in this special episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 31, 2025•17 min
In a special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast , former NFL tight end and current TSN analyst Luke Willson, a native of LaSalle, Ont., sits down with Justin Dunk to discuss why 2025 can be the year of the CFL. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy explains why Wilfrid Laurier QB Taylor Elgersma was invited to the prestigious NFL scouting event. The 22-year-old reigning Hec Crighton Trophy winner is the first Canadian university QB ever to accept an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 24, 2025•15 min
