Third Down Gamble

The crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) is back together for another show; they discuss CFL return to play, NDA's, and promoting players (recorded May 26, 2021).

Special Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post (daily newspaper)) joins host Don Charabin. Rob gives some stories about he became a journalist, the 2013 Grey Cup, then discusses the all-too-quiet CFL front office, issues faced by teams even before COVID, and what the future may hold with or without the XFL (recorded May 19, 2021).

Special guest Reid Johnson (The Markcast) joins Don Charabin and discusses what made Reid a fan of the XFL, the CFL-XFL talks, reactions to the social-media discourse, learning about the CFL, and much more (recorded May 17, 2021).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins Don Charabin to discuss the 2021 CFL season, the silence surrounding the CFL-XFL talks, and protocols for attending games. (recorded May 11, 2021)

Pat Mooney joins Don Charabin to provide insight into the need for the 2021 CFL season, why CFL-XFL meetings are confidential, and discusses why many fear a possible 'merger' (recorded May 11, 2021).

Special Guest Mark Perry (founder - XFL News Hub) joins Don Charabin and reviews the sale of the XFL by Vince McMahon, explains why the XFL has a future, and provides insight into the CFL-XFL talks (recorded May 5, 2021).

The crew looks at attendance requirements for the CFL 2021 season. Plenty of names are in an unprecedented CFL Entry Draft, should Edmonton join in and announce theirs? (recorded May 3, 2021).

Special Guest Justin Dunk (CHCH-TV anchor and Football Insider on 3DownNation) joins Don Charabin to discuss the CFL season, player promotion, the need to be seen, CFL-XFL talks, and the coming impact of gambling (recorded April 27, 2021).

Special Guest Greg James (@CFLAmerica) joins Don Charabin to get Greg's views on the CFL, the XFL, the CFL-XFL talks, and much more! (recorded April 21, 2021).

The CFL has set a new 'target-date' for the start of the 2021 season.  What does that mean for fans, players, and the governors? (recorded April 21, 2021).

The guys try to wrap their heads around when the CFL will play in 2021. Thoughts move to RedBird Capital, media revenue, and gambling... what does that all mean for CFL teams? (recorded April 14, 2021).

Special guest John Hodge (3DownNation) and host Don Charabin discuss the CFL-XFL talks, the 2021 CFL season (recorded April 13, 2021).

An alleged non-disclosure agreement keeps everyone guessing as to what is really happening between the XFL and the CFL. The NFL takes notice of these discussions. Are we braced-well for a change? (recorded April 6, 2021)

First Down: Moving the CFL schedule to spring. Second Down: 2021, a bet worth taking? Third Down: Proposed 'Smart Season' isn't that smart. (Recorded March 30, 2021).

First Down: Raynor continues investigating. Second Down: what a merged XFL-CFL game may look like. Third Down: the nuances of this 'supposed' merger. (Recorded March 23, 2021).

The XFL and CFL are discussing a myriad of topics. What is on the table? We offer our thoughts and look at some of the implications for the CFL... (recorded March 13, 2021).

What does the CFL need to have/know to launch on time, or hold off until later for Comeback 2021? (recorded March 3, 2021).

First Down: The Judge hands down his verdict. Second Down: Let's play. Third Down: EE what will you be? (recorded February 17, 2021).

The guys recap some of the highlights of the first two days of CFL Free Agency 2021 (recorded February 10, 2021).

First Down: Making sense of the negotiation window in 2021. Second Down: A new coach in Edmonton. Third Down: Who is signed, who is not, who may go where (recorded February 3, 2021).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins of The Turf District Podcast joins Heath and Don to discuss the sudden departure of Edmonton Head Coach Scott Milanovich and its ramifications on Edmonton player signings and free agency, and candidate options for Head Coach (recorded January 26, 2021).

The hosts review the current signings in the CFL, debate who left is a priority for each team, and ponder which players may go to Free Agency (recorded: January 19, 2021).

Guest Vikram Kail shares stories of his move from England to the Canadian Prairies, his love of the CFL, and hopes for 2021 (recorded: December 28, 2020).

The crew (Heath Graham, Pat Mooney, and Don Charabin) discuss the start of the signing frenzy in the CFL.

First Down: Pre-emptive team signings. Second Down: Scheduling is not easy. Third Down: It's a family affair as we share some of our favourite football memories with guests: Nadine Charabin and Shelly Mooney (First & Second Down recorded December 9, Third Down December 17).