Xs and Argos Podcast

By Ben Grant and JB

What's Xs and Argos Podcast about?

Hosts Ben Grant and JB take you through the Toronto Argonauts season with previews, postgame reactions, chalk talk, the occasional therapy session, and complete coverage of everything Double Blue.

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Xs and Argos Podcast episodes:

06.29.2024
Postgame Reaction: Montreal 30 - Toronto 20
The Montreal Alouettes were the better team, and they proved it through 60 minutes of football, but there were some positive takeaways for the Argos, and they certainly belonged out there with the defending Grey Cup champions. Hosts Ben Grant...
06.26.2024
Pregame Walkthrough: vs Montreal
The Alouettes are the #1 team on just about every power ranking, and the undefeated Argonauts haven't dropped a regular season home game in ages. Hosts Ben Grant and JB get you set for this huge tilt and recap the...
06.23.2024
Postgame Reaction: Toronto 39 - Edmonton 36
The former Argos came to play as McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Kurleigh Gittens Jr., and Javon Leake did everything they could to give Edmonton their first win of the season, but nothing could stop Cam Dukes and the Argonauts offence on this...
06.20.2024
Pregame Walkthrough vs Edmonton
The Toronto Argonauts host the former Toronto Argonauts, better known as the Edmonton Elks as MacLeod Bethel-Thompson, Kurleigh Gittens Jr., Boris Bede, Javon Leake, Josh Hagerty, Sam Acheampong, Martez Ivey, and Dakota Prukop come to town. Quarterback Cam Dukes showed...
06.13.2024
Bye Week Special - Oakman and Marion are released, Ricky Ray is honoured
It's been a busy first bye week of the season for the Toronto Argonauts, releasing defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion. It was also announced that Ricky Ray will be added to the All-Time Argos list. Hosts Ben Grant...
06.10.2024
Postgame Reaction: Argos 35 - Lions 27
Cameron Dukes had a big day at quarterback and the Toronto defensive line was too much for BC to handle as the Argos came from behind to beat the Lions. Hosts Ben and JB break down all the action from...
06.05.2024
Pregame Walkthrough vs the BC Lions
Who will play corner for the Argos this season? Why did the team go so light at tackle? Which Argos were missing from TSN's Top 50 CFL Players list? Who will be Toronto's most valuable offensive and defensive players this...
06.01.2024
Preseason wraps up with a 25-14 Argos win over Hamilton
Toronto's starters looked ready for the regular season, questions were answered at quarterback with Cameron Dukes putting together another solid outing, and first round draft pick Kevin Mital had a huge day. It wasn't all smooth sailing for the Argos,...
05.28.2024
The Argos learned important lessons in Montreal and made some interesting signings, as they prepare for Hamilton
The Double Blue have signed an elite return specialist and an intruiging quarterback while also saying goodbye to few talented players. Hosts Ben Grant and JB give you their takes on the moves and break down Toronto's 30-13 preseason loss...
05.23.2024
Double Blue Game analysis / looking ahead to Montreal
The annual Double Blue Game is in the books. The defence set the tone with their aggressive play, and the quarterback production was strong across the board. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action from Monday night...
05.14.2024
Training Camp Report with Mike Hogan
With Toronto's training camp underway at the University of Guelph, hosts Ben Grant and JB check in with Argos Manager of Communication and play-by-play voice, Mike Hogan, to see what this year's projected starting lineup might look like and who...
05.08.2024
What the Chad Kelly suspension means for the Argos going forward
On Tuesday, the CFL suspended Argos quarterback Chad Kelly for a minimum of nine games. Hosts Ben Grant and JB take a look at the options the team has in terms of handling this suspension from a football perspective -...
05.01.2024
Post Draft and Co-Defensive Coordinators
The 2024 CFL Draft has concluded, and the Toronto Argonauts have nine new players on their roster, including one who could have an immediate impact. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down the Argos' picks and consider different directions the...
04.24.2024
The 2024 Xs and Argos Draft Special
The Toronto Argonauts have knocked the draft out of the park in recent years, and they'll look to continue that trend in the 2024 CFL Draft next week. When it comes to Canadian players, is there an area of weakness...
02.22.2024
2024 Free Agency Special - "When the Dust Settles"
The team is by no means complete, but most of the heavy lifting has been done. There were many high-profile losses, both on the roster and to the coaching staff, but the Argos' front office did a spectacular job ensuring...
11.23.2023
2023 Season Finale
It’s the Season Finale, which means it’s time for the Xs and Argos Awards! We’ll also go through all the big stories of the past week including Toronto’s CFL Award winners, Chad Kelly’s concussion, and MBT’s possible return to the...
11.12.2023
Montreal 38 - Toronto 17
After a historically good regular season, the Toronto Argonauts couldn’t finish the job in the Eastern Final in front of a record crowd at BMO Field. The Toronto defence played one of their best games of the year, but what...
11.09.2023
Pregame Walkthrough: Eastern Final
The Montreal Alouettes travel to BMO Field to take on the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL's Eastern Final. The Argos are 3-0 against the Alouettes this season, but two of those games went right down to the wire. This historically-good...
11.02.2023
Playoff Bye Week Extravaganza!
It’s the Xs and Argos playoff bye week extravaganza! Hosts Ben Grant and JB take a close look at which six Argos were nominated for CFL awards and what their chances are like, they review their original pre-season power rankings,...
10.29.2023
Toronto 27 - Ottawa 22
With their 16th regular season win, the Toronto Argonauts are into the history books, but it’s not hard to tell their sights are set on a bigger prize. Numerous starters were resting in this matchup, including quarterback Chad Kelly, so...
10.26.2023
Pregame Walkthrough at Ottawa
It was a busy week in Toronto! The team extended Canadians Josh Hagerty and David Ungerer III while also signing two new American players. There weren’t any big surprises for the Argos when the team’s CFL award nominations came out,...
10.22.2023
Toronto 29 - Saskatchewan 26
Cam Dukes, Dan Adeboboye, and Richie Sindani all stepped up in the final minutes to give Toronto a come-from-behind win over Saskatchewan. This was the Argos’ 15th win of the season, tying a franchise mark, and it also knocked the...
10.19.2023
Pregame Walkthrough at Saskatchewan
Defensive coordinator Corey Mace gets extended, the final home attendance numbers are in for the Argos, and the team may be reconsidering how they handle the last two games of the season. Hosts Ben and JB give you everything you...
10.15.2023
Postgame Reaction: Toronto 40 - Ottawa 27
The Argos’ offence put up 40 points somewhat sluggishly and the defence turned up the heat in the second half as Toronto came from behind to beat the Ottawa Redblacks in their final home game of the regular season. Chad...
10.12.2023
Pregame Walkthrough: Ottawa at Toronto
CFL All-Star voting has opened, but some of the best Argonauts face a disadvantage given the way it’s set up. Toronto signed an intriguing former Blue Bomber with all the potential in the world, but why didn't he work out...
10.07.2023
Toronto 35 - Edmonton 12
On the week of their 150th anniversary, in front of dozens of Double Blue legends, the Toronto Argonauts took care of business, dismantling the Edmonton Elks 35-12. It wasn’t an evening of outstanding individual performances, but all three phases produced...
10.04.2023
Pregame Walkthrough: The 150th Anniversary Game - Edmonton at Toronto
In the long history of the Toronto Argonauts, there has never been a star-studded gathering of former players equal to what we’ll see on Friday night at BMO Field against Edmonton. The celebrations kick off Wednesday morning with Mayor Olivia...
09.30.2023
Winnipeg 31 - Toronto 21...sort of
With Chad Kelly sitting out, the Argonauts suffered their second loss of the season, but there were plenty of positives to take away. Cameron Dukes looked very solid in his first CFL start, which Toronto desperately needed from their inexperienced...
09.27.2023
Pregame Walkthrough at Winnipeg
Cameron Dukes will get the start at quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Could it hurt Chad Kelly's MOP chances? Yes. Could it jeopardize records the Argonauts are on pace to set? Yes. Does it put...
09.24.2023
Toronto 29 - Hamilton 14
The Argonauts didn't play particularly well, yet they moved to 12-1 on the season with a 29-14 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, sweeping their rivals in the four-game series. Wynton McManis looked as dominant as he did down the stretch...
09.21.2023
Pregame Walkthrough vs Hamilton
Pinball Clemons and Mickey Donovan sign extensions, the Argos visit Holland Bloorview, Boris Bede surpasses 1000 points, and AJ Ouellette squats 635 pounds. It was another busy week in Toronto! We look at who the Argos should rest down the...
09.16.2023
Toronto 23 - Montreal 20 - The Argos Clinch First Place!
It was the most spectacular Toronto finish since the Argos won the Grey Cup last year - and both games concluded in very similar fashion, with a blocked field goal. From a defensive battle in the first half to a...
09.13.2023
Pregame Walkthrough at Montreal Part Deux
It's a busy week in Toronto! The Argos can clinch the division with a win, but they can also clinch a home playoff game with a Hamilton loss. American defensive back Benjie Franklin signs with the Boatmen, and his reviews...
09.09.2023
Toronto 38 - Montreal 10
The Toronto Argonauts have clinched a playoff spot with a dominant win over the Montreal Alouettes. AJ Ouellette passed the century mark on the ground, Chad Kelly was accurate and efficient, the defence created turnover after turnover, and the special...
09.07.2023
Pregame Walkthrough vs Montreal
Nicastro signs a three-year extension, the Argos can clinch a playoff spot, it's the Purolator Tackle Hunger Game at BMO Field, and we come up with a few nickname option for Toronto returner Javon Leake. Plus we've got all the...
09.05.2023
Toronto 41 - Hamilton 28
The Toronto Argonauts hammered the Tiger-Cats, literally and figuratively, amazingly enough, beating their rivals 41-28 on Labour Day in Hamilton. The Toronto defence forced two turnovers and logged five sacks, while A.J. Ouellette carried the load for the Argonauts on...
08.31.2023
Pregame Walkthrough - Labour Day
Chad Kelly signs a three-year extension becoming the highest paid player in the CFL, the league and the Argos say goodbye to a coaching legend with the passing of Rich Stubler, and two Toronto draft picks sign with NFL practice...
08.26.2023
Toronto 39 - Calgary 31
The Toronto Argonauts improved to 8-1 with a hard-fought 39-31 win over the Calgary Stampeders in front of their largest crowd of the season at BMO Field on Friday night. There were record-setting touchdowns, sensational plays, significant injuries, trick plays,...
08.24.2023
Let's Go To The Argos Game (Oh Baby) - Pregame Walkthrough vs Calgary
With the Canadian National Exhibition in full swing, the first place Toronto Argonauts look to avenge their only loss of the season in front of what's expected to be a great crowd at BMO Field on Friday night. Who's hurt?...
08.17.2023
Mike Hogan Co-Hosts in Final Bye Week
The Argonauts' play-by-play team guides you through Toronto's final bye week of the season as Ben Grant is joined by guest co-host Mike Hogan. The pair discuss how DaVaris Daniels dominated the league's PFF scores this week, which Argos were...
08.14.2023
Toronto 44 - Ottawa 31
Chad Kelly exploded for 417 yards passing and DaVaris Daniels caught all six of his targets for 180 yards and three touchdowns as the Toronto Argonauts sailed past the Ottawa Redblacks 44-31, moving to 7-1 on the season. It was...
08.10.2023
Pregame Walkthrough vs Ottawa
Chad Kelly was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, but will he play this week against Ottawa? What about Adarius Pickett? Should Toronto still top the CFL Power Rankings? We've got all the week's news plus everything you need...
08.05.2023
Calgary 20 - Toronto 7
The Argonauts were unable to overcome a slew of first and second quarter injuries to key players, including quarterback Chad Kelly, and Adarius Pickett, as the Calgary Stampeders handed Toronto their first loss of the season. Kelly suffered an ankle...
08.02.2023
Pregame Walkthrough - At Calgary
The Argos release Markeith Ambles, one of their stars from a season ago. What will they do with their situation at Canadian receiver as Tommy Nield gets set to return? They have similar numbers issues on the offensive line as...
07.31.2023
Toronto 31 Saskatchewan 13
The Argos win their sixth straight game to start the season, but it's not the offence that comes away with the headlines. Toronto's defence was outstanding, but in an unusual way, and their special teams were elite all around. Andrew...
07.26.2023
Pregame Walkthrough - TD Atlantic
Our hosts join you from opposite coasts, with JB on the ground in Halifax, and Ben about as far away from this upcoming game as possible. Has Flo Orimolade been getting overlooked because of Pickett's outstanding play and the success...
07.22.2023
Toronto 31 Hamilton 15
The Argos move to 5-0 after defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 31-15 at Tim Horton’s Field on Friday night. Chad Kelly scorched the Ti-Cats for 248 yards and two touchdowns in the first half and then leaned on the run game...
07.18.2023
Pregame Walkthrough: At Hamilton
The Argonauts are off to a hot start and the city of Toronto is taking notice. Chad Kelly registers the highest PFF grade in the CFL, joined on the Week 6 All-CFL team by DaVaris Daniels, David Ungerer III, and...
07.15.2023
Toronto 35 - Montreal 27
The Argos move to 4-0 and distance themselves further from the rest of the East. Chad Kelly has his best game as an Argonaut, David Ungerer has a touchdown party, and Damonte Coxie delivers the highlight touchdown catch of the...
07.13.2023
Pregame Walkthrough: At Montreal
The Argos extend head coach Ryan Dinwiddie through the 2026 season. Where does he rank among head coaches in the CFL? Toronto traded 2020 second round draft pick Sam Acheampong to the Edmonton Elks for a fifth round pick in...

What's Xs and Argos Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Xs and Argos Podcast episodes:

Postgame Reaction: Montreal 30 - Toronto 20

Pregame Walkthrough: vs Montreal

Postgame Reaction: Toronto 39 - Edmonton 36

Pregame Walkthrough vs Edmonton

Bye Week Special - Oakman and Marion are released, Ricky Ray is honoured

Postgame Reaction: Argos 35 - Lions 27

Pregame Walkthrough vs the BC Lions

Preseason wraps up with a 25-14 Argos win over Hamilton

The Argos learned important lessons in Montreal and made some interesting signings, as they prepare for Hamilton

Double Blue Game analysis / looking ahead to Montreal

Training Camp Report with Mike Hogan

What the Chad Kelly suspension means for the Argos going forward

Post Draft and Co-Defensive Coordinators

The 2024 Xs and Argos Draft Special

2024 Free Agency Special - "When the Dust Settles"

2023 Season Finale

Montreal 38 - Toronto 17

Pregame Walkthrough: Eastern Final

Playoff Bye Week Extravaganza!

Toronto 27 - Ottawa 22

Pregame Walkthrough at Ottawa

Toronto 29 - Saskatchewan 26

Pregame Walkthrough at Saskatchewan

Postgame Reaction: Toronto 40 - Ottawa 27

Pregame Walkthrough: Ottawa at Toronto

Toronto 35 - Edmonton 12

Pregame Walkthrough: The 150th Anniversary Game - Edmonton at Toronto

Winnipeg 31 - Toronto 21...sort of

Pregame Walkthrough at Winnipeg

Toronto 29 - Hamilton 14

Pregame Walkthrough vs Hamilton

Toronto 23 - Montreal 20 - The Argos Clinch First Place!

Pregame Walkthrough at Montreal Part Deux

Toronto 38 - Montreal 10

Pregame Walkthrough vs Montreal

Toronto 41 - Hamilton 28

Pregame Walkthrough - Labour Day

Toronto 39 - Calgary 31

Let's Go To The Argos Game (Oh Baby) - Pregame Walkthrough vs Calgary

Mike Hogan Co-Hosts in Final Bye Week

Toronto 44 - Ottawa 31

Pregame Walkthrough vs Ottawa

Calgary 20 - Toronto 7

Pregame Walkthrough - At Calgary

Toronto 31 Saskatchewan 13

Pregame Walkthrough - TD Atlantic

Toronto 31 Hamilton 15

Pregame Walkthrough: At Hamilton

Toronto 35 - Montreal 27

Pregame Walkthrough: At Montreal

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