It was a shootout at BMO Field, but the Toronto Argonauts couldn’t keep pace, falling 51–38 to the rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Ben Grant and JB break down a frustrating night where the offence finally found its rhythm - Nick Arbuckle delivered his best performance yet in relief of Chad Kelly, and Janarion Grant brought the house down with a kickoff return touchdown. But with so many starters out due to injury, the defence simply couldn’t hold up. Despite being in phase on most throws, the Boatmen...
Jul 05, 2025•40 min
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Friday night football at BMO Field as the 1-3 Argonauts take on their rivals, the 1-2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in a key East Division clash. Can the Boatmen build on last week’s wild win in Ottawa? With both Chop Williams and Deonta McMahon battling injuries, the Argos' struggling ground game may fall entirely on the shoulders of Kevin Brown. Will that be enough against a Ti-Cats team that just knocked off division-leading Montreal? The guys break it all ...
Jul 02, 2025•54 min
The Toronto Argonauts are finally on the board in 2025, earning their first win of the season with a 29-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place. This week’s Postgame Reaction is packed with everything you need to relive one of the most exciting and unconventional Argos wins in recent memory. Ben Grant and JB break down a three-phase performance, including two touchdowns from safety Derek Slywka - one on a record-setting scoop-and-score, and another on a blocked field goal return, both o...
Jun 30, 2025•44 min
It's the Pregame Walkthrough presented by Something in the Water Brewing. Ben Grant and JB are here to get you ready for Sunday night as the 0-3 Argos travel to Ottawa to face the 1-2 REDBLACKS. This week, they react to Coach Dinwiddie’s fiery postgame comments and why they were needed, they look at former Argo QB Michael O'Connor's Team Canada flag football win over Team USA, a massive signing at nose tackle, and somehow... a jump in the power rankings. Plus, they'll go through the injury repor...
Jun 26, 2025•58 min
The Toronto Argonauts suffered a heartbreaking loss to the undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders after tying the game with just 23 seconds left. Despite being undermanned and suffering more injuries, the Argos pushed the Riders to the brink. But while there were some positives, the number of costly mistakes proved too much to overcome. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action from a wild night at BMO Field.
Jun 21, 2025•37 min
Ben Grant and JB return for another Pregame Walkthrough as the Toronto Argonauts get ready to host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BMO Field. This week, they break down two key roster moves: the return of running back Kevin Brown and the signing of Indiana linebacker Aaron Casey. Both additions highlight growing concerns about injuries at both positions. They also dig into the quarterback situation, explaining why Coach Dinwiddie is likely to start Nick Arbuckle again. From there, it’s a deeper ...
Jun 18, 2025•55 min
The Toronto Argonauts dropped to 0-2 after a tough 29-19 loss to the Calgary Stampeders at BMO Field. Despite the result, there were some bright spots: a great crowd, a memorable Grey Cup banner-raising ceremony, and 10,000 fans going home with replica championship rings. On the field, Chop Williams emerged as a standout with an electrifying performance at running back. Who else impressed? And what needs to change for the Argos to notch their first win of the season? Hosts Ben Grant and JB break...
Jun 15, 2025•34 min
Hosts Ben Grant and JB are back with another Pregame Walkthrough as the Toronto Argonauts get set for their 2025 home opener at BMO Field this Saturday. This week, they take a deep dive into what went wrong in Montreal, with a special focus on Toronto’s pass protection breakdowns. Was it scheme, execution, or something Montreal did that caused so much trouble up front? We break down the latest CFL transactions - including former Argonaut Ka’Deem Carey finding a new home in Saskatchewan. And of c...
Jun 12, 2025•55 min
The Toronto Argonauts dropped their first season-opener in the Ryan Dinwiddie era 28-10 to the Montreal Alouettes. It was a mistake-filled game for the Double Blue, and the offence really struggled, but there were still some positives to draw on. We've got radio replays, analysis, positional breakdowns, and where the Argos go from here as they look to regroup back at BMO Field.
Jun 07, 2025•42 min
Argos Senior Advisor to the GM John Murphy joins the show to discuss the tough roster decisions made this week, including some high-profile cuts that caught fans off guard. In this Pregame Walkthrough edition of the Xs and Argos Podcast, hosts Ben Grant and JB preview the season opener against Montreal, a rematch of last year’s East Final. They’ll go over injury reports, break down key matchups, and return with listener-favourites such as OCDC, One Thing, and Put Me Down For $20. Plus, don't mis...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The Toronto Argonauts wrapped up their preseason with a 30-23 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down the game and look at who made their case for a roster spot and who may have lost one.
May 31, 2025•31 min
The Toronto Argonauts dropped their first preseason game of 2025 by a score of 24-16 to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action and take a look at who stood out at each positional group.
May 25, 2025•51 min
Training camp is in full swing and hosts Ben Grant and JB are back with a full breakdown of the Toronto Argonauts' Double Blue Game. They've got offensive stats to go along with their exclusive takes on who stood out, who struggled, and what it all means heading into this week's preseason game in Hamilton.
May 20, 2025•41 min
Toronto's play-by-play voice Mike Hogan joins hosts Ben Grant and JB to go through this year's Argos draft picks. Ben and JB offer their analysis for each pick while Mike takes you behind the scenes into the Argos draft room.
May 02, 2025•1 hr 9 min
It’s the Xs and Argos Post Free Agency Special! Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down Toronto's eventful offseason, covering everything from coaching staff changes to key trades, free agency moves, and roster shakeups. Where do the Argos REALLY stand in the power rankings? What gaps still need to be filled before the season kicks off? Don’t miss all the insights and analysis!
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
It’s the much-anticipated Xs and Argos season finale and awards extravaganza! Hosts Ben Grant and JB recap the season, take a close look at the Argos’ coaching staff, and consider Toronto’s priority re-signings heading into the offseason. Plus, they’ll close the show by handing out their 2024 Xs and Argos awards.
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min
It was a full-team effort from the Toronto Argonauts as they secured their 19th Grey Cup championship with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Nick Arbuckle’s offence put up points, Wynton McManis’ defence played lights out football, Jack Cassar and Lirim Hajrullahu came up big on special teams, and the coaching staff had one heck of a game plan. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action from the 111th Grey Cup.
Nov 18, 2024•53 min
From pregame speeches to in-game strategies and all the week's Argos news, hosts Ben Grant and JB put on their coach's hats to break down everything you can expect to see in the 2024 Grey Cup game between the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
No CFL coach knows what Nick Arbuckle is about to go through better than Ryan Dinwiddie, who made his first CFL start for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2007 Grey Cup. But how did we get to this point? Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through the East Final from start to finish and break down everything that contributed to Toronto’s dramatic 30-28 win over the Montreal Alouettes.
Nov 10, 2024•52 min
Somehow – and maybe it’s because you’ve seen Rocky and Rocky II – you knew it would come down to this. As they get set to play the Alouettes for the right to represent the East in the Grey Cup, the Argos have a number of roster decisions to make. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week’s news and give you a thorough breakdown of everything you can expect to see this week in Montreal.
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The Argonauts are moving on to the East Final. On a record-setting night that saw the Argonauts score a franchise-high 58 playoff points and tie a CFL record for the most combined points scored in a playoff game, the Double Blue were simply too much for the Ottawa Redblacks to handle. Without Damonte Coxie, DaVaris Daniels and Makai Polk stepped up and Chad Kelly delivered what might have been his best game as a professional quarterback. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break it all down and go through wh...
Nov 03, 2024•54 min
The CFL playoffs have arrived, and Toronto will host the East Division semi-final for the first time since 2012. Hosts Ben Grant and JB will go through all the week’s news including the naming of a league-high nine Toronto Argonauts as East Division All-Stars, plus they’ll tell you everything to know about this playoff matchup including injury news, offensive and defensive plans of attack, predictions, and a lot more.
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Resting a number of starters, the Argonauts allowed 581 yards to Tre Ford and the Elks offence, but saw their own offence explode with Nick Arbuckle at the helm. With 21 fourth quarter points, the Elks sent the game into overtime where they won it with a walk-off single point. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action and take a look at the injuries to Damonte Coxie and Cameron Dukes.
Oct 26, 2024•44 min
With Cam Dukes getting first team reps heading into Toronto’s regular season finale in Edmonton, the expectation is the Argos will rest a number of starters. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week’s Argos news including an intriguing quarterback signing and positive signs at the turnstiles, and they go through what can be gained and what can be lost against the Elks.
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The Toronto Argonauts have clinched second place in the East Division with a 38-31 win over the Ottawa Redblacks, setting up a rematch between these two teams at BMO Field in the East semi final in two weeks. Toronto got out to a 38-6 lead through three quarters, but then the wheels just about fell off with Ottawa scoring 25 unanswered points in the fourth, driving for the tie in the final minute. Hosts Ben Grant and JB take a look at what went right, what went wrong, and how this unusual fourth...
Oct 19, 2024•48 min
It’s the final home game of the regular season for Toronto, but with a win over the Redblacks at BMO Field, the Argos will clinch second place, and host Ottawa once again in the East Semi-Final. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week’s Argos news, including a pair of signings, and get you set for this huge East Division clash.
Oct 17, 2024•56 min
The Toronto Argonauts defeated the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg for the first time since 2015, clinching a playoff spot in the process and eliminated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from post-season contention. Toronto never trailed in this game, jumping out to a 7-0 lead on their opening drive, but it was the defence that deserves the laurels for an outstanding seven-sack, four turnover performance. Hosts Ben Grant and JB tell you how it all went down as they dissect this crucial Argos win.
Oct 12, 2024•42 min
2021 draft pick Sage Doxtater signed with the Argos this week after spending time in the NFL and UFL, and Toronto was involved in a trade with the Calgary Stampeders that could lead to a few other additions. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week’s news and get you set for the toughest test of the season in Winnipeg.
Oct 09, 2024•57 min
The CFL trade deadline came and went with no action from the Argonauts. Hosts Ben Grant and JB use Toronto’s bye week to answer a number of mailbag questions and take a look at how this season’s final four weeks will wrap up for the Argos, the East Division, and the CFL as a whole.
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The Argos honouring the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Day was a success, featuring an Indigenous-designed Argos logo, speakers, music, and dance from the community, which made it a memorable night. On the field, the Argonauts thoroughly outplayed the Alouettes, racking up over 500 yards of offence, including 234 rushing yards, but two critical mistakes almost cost them. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action in this hugely important Argos win.
Sep 29, 2024•45 min
