3Down Green Cast

The Riders lost again to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Rider fans are not happy. But is it really as bad as it seems? Joel Gasson and John Fraser don't think so.  They also chat about Chris Jones' return to the CFL and the Argos signing former Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald.  Get the 3Down Green Cast wherever you get your podcasts.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

The 56th Labour Day Classic is in the books and uh, it was not a good one for the Riders. Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on the Riders first loss of the year, talk about where the team should go from there and what the loss means in the grand scheme of things.  Get the 3Down Green Cast wherever you get your podcasts.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Everyone's most tolerated series is back! This week on the 3Down Green Cast for the Pile O' Bones Brewing Company it's volume three of Ask John Anything.  You asked and John answers questions about deli meats, greasy car sales, the Riders offence against the Winnipeg defence and more.  Get the 3Down Green Cast wherever you get your podcasts.    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

The talk in Riderville has taken a sharp turn, and it's not a good one for the Green and White. Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on increasing pressure on the Riders to require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend games and what seems like their reluctance to do so. They also talk about the win over Ottawa and wonder if the team is currently so good, they're boring? ...

It's the question on no one's mind, but Joel Gasson and John Fraser are asking it anyway, should the Riders sign Tim Tebow?  No, of course not.  But, this week on the 3Down Green Cast for the Pile O' Bones Brewing Company they do discuss the Riders win over Hamilton, the state of the offensive line, Jason Maas' game plans thus far, Shaq Evans injury, and hot dogs.  Find the 3Down G...

Is taking a helicopter to get ice cream cake a crime?  Joel Gasson and John Fraser answer that question and talk about the Riders' win over the B.C Lions, the Michael Reilly saga, Cody Fajardo's headshot and look ahead to this week's game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.  Get the 3Down Green Cast wherever you get your podcasts.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva...

The first week of the CFL season is finally upon us! This week on the 3Down Green Cast for Pile O' Bones Brewing Joel Gasson is joined by fill-in John Fraser, CBC's Dan Plaster to break down the Riders' week one game against the BC Lions and answer some questions from listeners.  Find the 3Down Green Cast wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

The final week without CFL football is finally upon us. This week on the 3Down Green Cast for the Pile O' Bones Brewing Company , Joel Gasson and John Fraser are joined by CBC's Dan Plaster to play a little game to preview the 2021 season.  Fraser and Plaster also bond over their random Ryan Dinwiddie jerseys. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

The NHL's expansion draft has come and gone but that doesn't mean we can't have some fun with it. This week on the 3Down Green Cast for Pile O' Bones Brewing , Joel Gasson shares his nine-player protected list for a hypothetical CFL expansion draft and John Fraser wears his GM hat to pick one Canadian and one American for the Atlantic Schooners. Joel and John also talk about the wo...

It's been an eventful start to the Riders 2021 training camp. Joel Gasson and John Fraser talk about the Riders suffering four serious injuries before camp even begins and how it's Fraser's fault. They also chat about how no pre-season games could actually help teams after a year off and if the Riders should consider proof of vaccination to enter Mosaic Stadium. Thanks to the show’s ti...

Training camp is finally nearly here.  After the longest offseason ever, Joel Gasson and John Fraser talk about the four biggest questions surrounding the Riders heading into the 2021 season.  They also chat about the CFL and XFL no longer talking about talking and how it's time for everyone to get on board and support the league.  Thanks to the show’s title sponsor  Pile O’ Bones Brewing  for...

At long last, our long national nightmare is over. The CFL is back!  With the news the season will officially kick off on August 5, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss the league's pending return and if all of this time off could lead to the best season ever?  They also chat about Riders head coach Craig Dickenson's comments about players being ready for camp and local car commercials.  Th...

Could it be? Is a CFL season finally on the horizon? Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss recent optimism around the CFL season starting later this summer including the Riders potentially opening the season with 100 percent capacity.  They also chat about Canada being on the verge of legalizing single-game gambling and the Edmonton Elks.  Thanks to the show’s title sponsor  Pile O’ Bones Brewing  f...

This week on the 3Down Green Cast, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss Joel's recent vaccination and the improved 5G signal it has provided. They also discuss the CFL Draft and dangerous comments made this past week by former Riders defensive end John Chick. Thanks to the show’s title sponsor  Pile O’ Bones Brewing  for their support. Find the Green Cast wherever you get your podcasts. Adverti...

News! We have news.  For the first time in a while, there are some actual details regarding the CFL's return to play in 2021. Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on the CFL's potential plan to start the season on August 5th with the Grey Cup coming in December.  Thanks to the show’s title sponsor  Pile O’ Bones Brewing  for their support. Find the Green Cast wherever you get y...

As speculation around the CFL runs wild, it's time to have some fun. As Joel Gasson and John Fraser wait for a clearer picture to emerge regarding what's going on with the XFL or if they'll even play in 2021, they've decided it was time for another edition of Ask John Anything! No topic is off-limits.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their sup...

Another big week in the CFL as the league has presented the players with a plan, that includes yet another pay-cut, to start the season on time. Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on the latest developments in the CFL's will they or won't they play saga. They also talk about Tim Peel's firing from the NHL and what the CFL can learn from it. Before all of that, Joel and Jo...

It's the news that's got sports fans across Canada today. The CFL and XFL are talking business. What does it mean? Well, we don't really know yet but this won't stop Joel Gasson and John Fraser from sharing their thoughts on what it means, what it doesn't mean, and why they're happening.  Joel and John also chat about updates on COVID-19 vaccination schedules from various p...

Tis' the season for ice and granite. It's also time for the 3Down Green Cast's annual #8EndNation podcast where Joel Gasson and John Fraser talk about one of their other loves, curling.  This year, Gasson and Fraser are joined by the lead for Mike McEwen's team Colin Hodgson to discuss his curling apparel startup Dynasty Curling, Hodgson's friendship with Blue Bombers linebacke...

Introducing our newest reoccurring (at completely unknown and random intervals) segment -- Ask John Anything! Before the show, Joel asked Twitter to send him questions that John would then answer. At least one answer to these questions will surprise you.  They also discuss the Riders moves in free agency, where teams currently sit ahead of the 2021 season and they share their thoughts on a difficu...

CFL Free Agency is nearly here. Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to talk about the Riders' decision to release Charleston Hughes ahead of the opening of free agency. They also chat about the importance of signing linebacker Cameron Judge and the domino effect that could be created should he not return to the Green and White. Also, the Sergio to Saskatchewan campaign is launched. Thanks to...

In a stunning development, there's actual news to talk about in the CFL no more making up stuff to talk about for Joel Gasson and John Fraser.  Well, kind of. It can't all be serious all the time. This week, Joel and John discuss the options for the official beer of Saskatchewan, the Riders signing Jeremy O'Day and Craig Dickenson to contract extensions, and the restructuring of quarte...

The Green Cast got some interesting news this week -- apparently, they're the 216th most popular football podcast in Canada.  That's according to a random sales email Joel got from someone trying to sell him something. Now, their goal is to climb the ranks to 214.  This week, Joel and John talk turkey dinner drink pairings, the CFL trying to get teams to collude and spent to the floor. The...

It's a big week for the Green Cast's John Fraser, as his adopted son Sergio Castillo is off to a hot start in the NFL. You bet we're going to talk about it. Joel and John also discuss Four Seasons Total Landscaping, CFL Draft Lottery conspiracies, and the fan state of the league being in the middle of the afternoon on a Monday.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones...

After a long hiatus, Joel and John are back to talk about what matters to you -- breakfast sandwiches.  In actual topics, Joel and John talk about how the CFL can improve their product on the field when they return to the field next season, including ways to reduce the number of punts.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. You can subscribe to the G...