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Cannon Fodder episodes

September 30 Cannon Fodder breaking news edition: a blockbuster at the buzzer
Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss how the Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko and others to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Finally, we provide our reactions, thoughts, and what this means for CBJ going forward.
42 min
September 28 Don’t stumble out of the gate
Dispatch sports reporters Brian Hedger and Dan Aulbach talk about the latest developments in everything Columbus Blue Jackets on the newest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast.
34 min
September 21 Uncertainty reigns as camp begins
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss what’s happened during the Blue Jackets' crazy offseason and look ahead to what the 2026-27 season might hold.
35 min
March 05 Breaking Points
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss what’s been happening with the Blue Jackets since the return from the Olympic break.
1 hr 10 min
February 09 Where the Blue Jackets sit at the Olympic break
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss where the Blue Jackets stand during the Olympic break and how this team has turned things around at this point in the season.
1 hr 16 min
January 23 Dissecting Rick Bowness’ strong start with Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about the new coach Rick Bowness and how the Blue Jackets have played recently.
48 min
January 13 Evason out: 'Bones,' Wadds and Dean's disharmony
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss the surprising move to fire head coach Dean Evason and assistant Steve McCarthy and hire Rick Bowness as the team's new head coach.
57 min
January 07 Planes, trades and more blown leads
Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss what’s currently happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets at this point so far into the 2025-26 season.
42 min
July 09, 2025 Was Don Waddell sneaky efficient?
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap what happened during the NHL draft and discuss the players the Blue Jackets acquired during this time.
53 min
June 25, 2025 Roster palooza
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we preview the upcoming NHL draft, speculate about what the Jackets might do, and discuss the implications for the future.
57 min