Third Down Gamble

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Third Down Gamble episodes:

06.27.2024
Much ado about the chip.
Three teams remain undefeated, three teams sit winless with three losses, who is in the most trouble? The chip debate: four kickers were fined, were they deserving or not. Ottawa is pummelled, BC shocks Winnipeg, a wild/exciting game in Toronto,...
06.20.2024
Make the years count.
Winnipeg is last in the West, Montreal first in the East, Ottawa and Saskatchewan are undefeated. No lid and illegal participation, what does that mean? What will it take for Winnipeg to bounce back? Can Hamilton's Tim White get back...
06.13.2024
Can you argue it?
The 2024 CFL season is finally underway. Did Winnipeg rest their veterans too much? Do kickers have a 'chip' on their shoulders? Montreal shows they are for real, Bo is ready to go. Saskatchewan must be more disciplined, Hamilton receivers...
06.06.2024
The season is here.
It's opening weekend in the CFL. A new theme for the podcast courtesy the CFL on CBC. Roughriders release three veterans in final cuts, Stampeders release two, other teams not so much. Derek Taylor (voice of the Blue Bombers 680...
05.30.2024
Quick Kicks: a smart dude.
CFL 2024 pre-season is coming down to its final Friday. Johnny Manziel speaks out againt the Commissioner. Player movement changes fortunes. Derek Taylor (680 CJOB, voice of the Blue Bombers) joins to discuss the East Division, strengths, weakenesses, can Montreal...
05.23.2024
Quick Kicks: unique content.
2024 CFL Pre-season is underway and TSN and CFL+ are ways to watch pre-season games. New rules in the CFL for 2024 are out. Special Guest Jeff Krever (Senior Director, CFL Player and Game Statistics) joins to discuss what's new...
05.16.2024
Quick Kicks: training wheels are off.
CFL Training Camps are underway. Suspended players Chad Kelly and Shawn Lemon both seen at training camp. Safety: Guardian Caps, mouth guards, GPS, are part of safety initiatives by the CFL. Some players carry injuries into camp, Winniepg has Adam...
05.09.2024
Quick Kicks: fill that void.
Toronto Argonauts' quarterback Chad Kelly is suspended by the CFL. Who will lead the Argonauts at quarterback to start 2024? Special guest Luc Mullinder (Saskatchewan Roughriders CKRM radio colour commentator (Harvard Media)) joins to talk about Milt Stegall at Winnipeg...
05.02.2024
Quick Kicks: eight of nine.
The CFL Draft marks the beginning of the 2024 season. Three teams go over the CFL's Salary Expenditure Cap in 2023. Shawn Lemon is indefinitely suspended by the Alouettes and CFL (recorded May 1, 2024).
04.25.2024
Quick Kicks: Darren Flutie (part two).
Hall of Fame receiver Darren Flutie discusses the BC Lions and his decision to sign with Edmonton, his relationship with quarterback Danny McManus, joining with McManus and Head Coach Ron lancaster to sign with Hamilton in 1998, the 1998 and...
04.18.2024
Quick Kicks: Darren Flutie (part one).
Hall of Fame receiver Darren Flutie discusses his life before coming to play football at Boston College, his years in the NFL, his arrival in BC to play for the Lions, and the 1994 playoffs and Grey Cup versus Baltimore...
04.11.2024
Quick Kicks: a good idea in search of money.
Special Guest Upton Bell (former New England Patriots General Manager -NFL, former Charlotte Hornets Owner -WFL) discusses the hurdles the fledgling National Football League overcame to become a massive success, the problems the upstart World Football League eventually did not...
04.04.2024
Quicks Kicks: on the side of caution.
Touchdown Pacific sells out in minutes. Edmonton Elks have plenty of ownership suitors. Ottawa RedBlacks celebrate 10 years, Edmonton Elks 75 years in the CFL. Kickoffs are under fire, what will the NFL and CFL do about this part of...
03.28.2024
Quick Kicks: our talent is good.
Special Guest Reid Johnson (The Markcast) joins to dicuss the new United Football League starting play on March 30, 2024, the UFL's origins through the merger agreement, its rules, and its future (recorded March 18, 2024).
03.21.2024
Quick Kicks: should not be forgotten (part two).
Mark Speck (writer and historian) discusses the wild 1974 World Football League playoffs, the innvoations the league brought (Action Point), and those who started in the WFL and made a career elsewhere in part two; recorded February 29, 2029.
03.14.2024
Quick Kicks: coulda, woulda, shoulda (part one).
Writer and historian Mark Speck provides insight into the World Football League, from its origins, to its owners, its bid to bring in Joe Namath, the attempt to play in Canada, and much more in part one; recorded February 29,...
03.07.2024
Quick Kicks: social media.
News comes out of Toronto. As well, the NFL toys with a longer schedule, more kickoff returns, and eliminating chain measurements. Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) discusses a very public bid, led by former CFL player Garrick Jones, petitioning fans...
02.29.2024
Quick Kicks: a strong platform.
Jamie Reidel (producer of CFL on TSN) decribes his journey to this position, the collaborative effort that goes into the show with the CFL on TSN Panel with host Kate Beirness, the creativity that goes into developing new CFL programming,...
02.22.2024
Quick Kicks: price to be paid.
Derek Taylor (play-by-play voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on 680 CJOB) joins the show to provide his excellent, well-researched, insight into 2024 CFL free agency. Some surprises, wins, and losses as teams vied for the talent on the market...
02.15.2024
Quick Kicks: hard to gauge.
Two CFL and Blue Bombers' legends... Ken Ploen and Gerry James pass away. CFL 2024 Free Agency leaves as many questions as it does answers. Tim White reamins a free agent, where will he land? (recorded February 14, 2024)
02.08.2024
Quick Kicks: changemaker.
CFL Discussion Window Week is in full force; surprises abound with player movement and those sticking with their old team. Players still available: Mathieu Betts, Jake Dolegala, Kadeem Carey, Shawn Oakman, Larry Dean, Tunde Adeleke, and many more (recorded February...
02.01.2024
Quick Kicks: a lot to unpack.
Special Guest Ken Crippen, founder Football Learning Academy, (football-learning-academy.com), and host of The Official Football Learning Podcast provides historical insight into the beginnings of the National Football League and the rival All-America Football Conference, explains why many resources are difficult...
01.25.2024
Quick Kicks: crossroads.
Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) returns to discuss Winnipeg's Brady Oliviera and Dru Brown free agency options, the signing of the law firm (McLeod Bethel-Thompson) in Edmonton and where does that leave Tre Ford(?), the big trade...
01.18.2024
Continuity breeds success.
Possible rule changes may include fewer kickoffs. Second Down: Edmonton signs the law firm. Where do all the free agent quarterbacks go? Where does Brady Oliveira land? Third Down: Jordan Younger is the new DC in Winnipeg, Dominique Rhymes is...
01.11.2024
Quick Kicks: transformational change.
Special Guest Jeff Krever (Senior Director - CFL Player and Game Data) talks about the work-in-progress that was the launch/change to the GenuisSports' "LiveStats" software in 2023, how the system improved, the outlook for what that software will provide going...
01.04.2024
Quick Kicks: still riled up.
Special Guest Sean Campbell (TSN690 and play-by-play voice of the Montreal Alouettes) relates his story of how he joined TSN radio, getting the job to call the Alouettes, the 2023 Alouettes' season from start to finish, the Grey Cup victory,...
12.28.2023
Quick Kicks: iron is hot.
Derek Taylor (voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bomber on 680 CJOB) joins to discuss the Blue Bombers' season, their loss in the 2023 Grey Cup game and how close the game was. Derek discusses the team as it heads into...
12.21.2023
Quick Kicks: here’s what I see.
Our annual Christmas podcast with special guest Steve Daniel (CFL Senior Director, Football and Team Analytics). Steve discusses the 2023 season, including the transition to GeniusSports' statistical-programming architecture, why the Alouettes were full marks for their Grey Cup win, how...
12.14.2023
You need both.
Quarterbacking in Hamilton and Ottawa, who will emerge as the starter in 2024? Already Coaches/Coordinators state they like what they saw in Taylor Powell and Dustin Crum. Second Down: does the Vanier Cup need to join the Grey Cup in...
12.07.2023
Moving forward.
Roughriders' new Head Coach Corey Mace brings enthusiasm. Hamilton shuffles their management, then hire a new Head Coach. Ottawa hires a former Hamilton offensive coordinator. Second Down: USFL and XFL merge, now what? Third Down: CFL Eastern Conference free agency,...
11.30.2023
That level of excitement.
It's CFL post-season, but we will keep going weekly to get you through this off-season. First Down: Elks establish committee look into new ideas for ownership. Elks and Stampeders need massive renovations or new stadiums. Saskatchewan hire Toronto Defensive Coordinator...
11.23.2023
The biggest game of the year.
Grey Cup 110: Montreal 28 Winnipeg 24. A game for the ages... this game showcased the greatness of CFL football. Montreal defies the odds with a never-back-down attitude, Cover '0', a right or wrong call by Winnipeg's Defensive Coordinator Richie...
11.16.2023
On paper.
Are the Blue Bombers a dynasty? Are the Elks for sale? Second Down: Alouettes pull off major upset in the East Final while Blue Bombers' defense dominates in the West Final. We learn that Toronto QB Chad Kelly was concussed...
11.09.2023
Lay claim to that.
Is Bo Levi Mitchell done in Hamilton? Is Chris Edwards done in Hamilton? Khari Jones is done in Ottawa. Second Down: Alouettes and Lions prevail, 2022 repeats. Third Down: Is an upset possible in either Divisional Final? (recorded November 8,...
11.02.2023
Make the catches when it matters.
MOP finalists announced. Alouettes do it again. Second Down: Alouettes - Tiger-Cats prep for thier rematch, Argos make it to 16 wins. Third Down: It's CFL Playoff time! Semi-Final Saturday: Montreal vs Hamilton, BC vs Calgary (recorded November 1, 2023)
10.26.2023
There for a reason.
Roughriders do not renew contract of Head Coach Craig Dickenson but do extend contract of General Manager Jeremy O'Day. A one-division CFL? Second Down: Stampeders lockup a playoff spot with an impressive win in BC along with a nailbiting loss...
10.19.2023
Waggle that has gone too far.
Are Craig Dickenson's days in Saskatchewan over? Flag Football is in the Olympics in 2028, what does this mean? Second Down: Is the booth interfering with game-play by reviewing penalty calls without a Coach's Challenge? When offside is not offside...
10.11.2023
Vexed.
What happened to the Lions versus Winnipeg? Is the Waggle going too far? Total plays-per-game are down by 10 from 2016, time for a hard return to play 32 or 34 second clock? Second Down: Roughriders lose... again. Elks and...
10.04.2023
Know your history.
A CFL legend passes away, George Reed #34 (1966 Grey Cup game-audio courtesy CBC). Montreal's Jeshrun Antwi makes a brilliant play against Ottawa. The crossover can only go West, Ottawa has a faint hope. Second Down: Argonauts scare the Blue...
09.27.2023
Won’t be there.
CFL playoff races heat up, a 10 second runoff(???) and when is a quarterback not a quartback. Second Down: Ottawa almost gives up another massive fourth-quarter lead, Montreal's defense looks great. Third Down: Winniepg versus Toronto, too late for this...
09.20.2023
Crazy weekend.
When do you go for a field goal when down two scores? Should tackles/blocks knees and below be banned? Second Down: all four CFL Week 15 games came down to the final minutes. Third Down: is Ottawa overdue? Is Montreal...
09.13.2023
That kind of capable.
Ejection: when a punch does and/or does not merit one. What's up with the Banjo Bowl? Can Ottawa stop their slide? Second Down: Toronto and Winnipeg walk, Tiger-Cats and Elks win games. Third Down: can Winnipeg cover in Hamilton? Huge...
09.06.2023
Glaringly obvious.
The CFL moves quickly to suspend Roughriders' Pete Robertson. Second Down: Lions right themselves, Roughriders win in overtime, Stampeders mount huge comeback. Third Down: Ottawa and Edmonton are in trouble to stay in the playoff hunt if they do not...
08.30.2023
Comes to pass.
QB Nathan Rourke is released by the NFL Jaguars. When is Booth involvement in game-play too much? Second Down: Argos-Stampeders play a spectular game, Tiger-Cats upset Lions, Elks win at home. Third Down: Road teams favoured in three of four...
08.24.2023
Stepping over.
Edmonton Elks name Rick Lelacheur President and CEO. Tiger-Cats facing huge uphill climb to get on-track. Second Down: Elks win, Roughriders win changes West playoff landscape, Stampeders come close. Third Down: Three home teams heavily favoured, RedBlacks and Elks meet...
08.16.2023
Something to behold.
Elks' President Victor Cui is out in Edmonton. Second Down: Is it time to trade Zach Collaros? All 24 helps the booth, Toronto wins at home, Elks don't. Third Down: Where will the Elks streak end, could it be in...
08.10.2023
Starting quarterbacks.
Another Offensive Coordinator is out (first Stephen McAdoo in Edmonton, now Tommy Condell in Hamilton). Only four quarterbacks have started every week for their team, that number may drop to two in CFL Week 9. Can more be done to...
08.03.2023
Quarterback turmoil.
Elks name a new offensive coordinator, is that enough to change course? Hamilton's Bo Levi Mitchell injured late versus Ottawa, what happened? Second Down: Lions win with second shutout of the year (first defence to do so since 1970); Edmonton...
07.27.2023
Gaining confidence.
Stats please... the new system rolling out statistics still has its bugs. First Nations quarterbacks meet in BC. Second Down: Argos roll, RedBlacks-Stampeders play an overtime classic. Third Down: Can the Elks bookend their streak with a win over BC...
07.20.2023
Liking that magic.
Sadly two more quarterbacks go down to injury, raising to 16 the number of different QB's starting a CFL game in 2023. Second Down: some wild finishes highlight CFL Week 6, all one win teams are victorious, the East has...

What's Third Down Gamble about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Third Down Gamble episodes:

Much ado about the chip.

Make the years count.

Can you argue it?

The season is here.

Quick Kicks: a smart dude.

Quick Kicks: unique content.

Quick Kicks: training wheels are off.

Quick Kicks: fill that void.

Quick Kicks: eight of nine.

Quick Kicks: Darren Flutie (part two).

Quick Kicks: Darren Flutie (part one).

Quick Kicks: a good idea in search of money.

Quicks Kicks: on the side of caution.

Quick Kicks: our talent is good.

Quick Kicks: should not be forgotten (part two).

Quick Kicks: coulda, woulda, shoulda (part one).

Quick Kicks: social media.

Quick Kicks: a strong platform.

Quick Kicks: price to be paid.

Quick Kicks: hard to gauge.

Quick Kicks: changemaker.

Quick Kicks: a lot to unpack.

Quick Kicks: crossroads.

Continuity breeds success.

Quick Kicks: transformational change.

Quick Kicks: still riled up.

Quick Kicks: iron is hot.

Quick Kicks: here’s what I see.

You need both.

Moving forward.

That level of excitement.

The biggest game of the year.

On paper.

Lay claim to that.

Make the catches when it matters.

There for a reason.

Waggle that has gone too far.

Vexed.

Know your history.

Won’t be there.

Crazy weekend.

That kind of capable.

Glaringly obvious.

Comes to pass.

Stepping over.

Something to behold.

Starting quarterbacks.

Quarterback turmoil.

Gaining confidence.

Liking that magic.