3Down Green Cast

There's no debating it now, there's someone pulling the strings trying to help the Saskatchewan Roughriders. How else can you explain them getting a win thanks to the weather and Andrew Harris getting suspended right before the two biggest games of the year to date? Surely there's no other logical explanation.  In (somewhat) more serious conversations, Joel and John do talk about the R...

It's one of our favourite times of the year, the #GreyCupGreaseUp is back!  Yes, your social media is currently filled with ambitious people working out and doing great things in the 100 days leading up to the Grey Cup. While we do support their efforts, it's not really our thing. If you're like us, feel free to join us by eating all the burgers, chips and of course, drinking all the b...

Live from the 3Down Weather Centre, Joel Gasson and John Fraser break down this week's long range forecast.  Just kidding. We do discuss how we feel about the Riders weather shortened win in Montreal and what could be done to avoid such an outcome from happening again.  We also talk about the Riders defence finding it's groove, Cody Fajardo and the XFL and the possibility of Weston Dressle...

It's an emotional week for Joel Gasson and John Fraser after fakeGAINER announced his retirement from Twitter on Instagram. So Faker, this episode is dedicated to you buddy.  Joel and John also talk about just how bad the Lions are, how good the Rider offence is and how no one should ever concede a safety.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. Y...

After a week away, Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to break down the Riders big win over the B.C. Lions.  We also talk about Cody Fajardo's bounce back performance, Stephen McAdoo's play calling and Jon Ryan's punting.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. You can subscribe to the Green Cast on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Play  and now...

Who says dreams don't come true? We had the most John Frasery end to a CFL game ever thanks to Sergio Castillo's rouge for the win against the Toronto Argonauts. So yeah, we're going to talk about it. We also discuss the Riders poor showing against Calgary and what it means. We talk about what the Riders should do with Cody Fajardo and Zach Collaros in the coming weeks and we share our...

Joel Gasson is back from vacation and John Fraser had a massage, so they're both pretty relaxed heading into this week's Green Cast.  Much like the Riders offence is looking pretty relaxed with Cody Fajardo at the helm. We also discuss the new Gainer, the rain delay, and Bo Levi Mitchell.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. You can subscri...

As Joel continues his Irish honeymoon Fraser and Pat are back again to break down the Riders 0-2 start and figure out...have the Riders found their quarterback!? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welp, Joel is gone on his honeymoon so John earns instant credibility by bringing on Pat Mckay from CTV to make the podcast sound smart. The boys talk about the Riders final pre season game, the NFL game in Winnipeg, the roster, and Pat drops some great tidbits on the team this year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Riders first pre-season game is in the books and despite how ugly the game was, it looks like the team's most pressing question has been answered. John Fraser and Joel Gasson discuss Cody Fajardo's game against Calgary and just how high could his ceiling be this season?  We also breakdown the rest of the game, look ahead to this week's game against Winnipeg and talk about the relea...

It's been a big week for Green Cast co-host John Fraser, as his favourite CFLer Sergio Castillo is back in the CFL after signing with the B.C. Lions.  Once they're done being idiots, John and Joel Gasson get into the Riders Green and White game, their feelings on camp so far, the new jerseys and an interesting jersey promo the Riders are running this year. They also go way of course again...

A busy week in the CFL means that Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to break it all down.  We talk about the new CBA, how it almost didn't happen, the signing of Jon Ryan and the return of Manny Arceneaux to the field far earlier than expected.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. You can subscribe to the Green Cast on  iTunes,    Google Pla...

A week after discussing the potential deal, Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to talk about the Riders signing of Solomon Elimimian.  What does it mean for the team and the defence going forward? Could they actually be better? We also look back at the Riders draft, talk a little about Jon Ryan and look ahead to the potential start of training camp.  We also mix in a little Raptors chat after th...

With the CFL Draft right around the corner, it was time for Joel Gasson and John Fraser to get together and ramble on about stuff.  We discuss the Riders interest in the recently released Solomon Elimimian, the current state of affairs between the league and the CFL and we give the world's shortest draft preview.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their sup...

It's a special edition of the 3Down Green Cast with Joel Gasson and John Fraser. We talk with the new voice of the Riders Derek Taylor about how he got the job, what he's looking forward, his thoughts on the team and the Last Saskatchewan Pirate. We also talk about the Riders getting in the way of an NFL game coming to Regina and the pending folding of the AAF and what it means for the CFL...

We're back after a bit of a hiatus!  Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on the proposed rule changes, Justin Dunk's report on the league and union possibly changing the ratio and just what should the league do with "global players." Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. You can subscribe to the Green Cast on  iTunes,   ...

Hey, this is different! It's one of our favourite times of the year. The "Season of Champions" is in full swing after an eventful Scotties and the Brier starting this weekend.  Joel Gasson, John Hodge and John Fraser share their thoughts on Chelsey Carey's stunning come from behind win over Rachel Homan, year two of the new pool format at the national championships and share their...

The Riders are hosting the 2020 Grey Cup and free agency is under way for another year. Joel Gasson and John Fraser share are thoughts on the Riders hosting Canada's biggest party in a couple of years, the re-signing of Zach Collaros and the signing of Micah Johnson. We also preview our upcoming #8EndNation Podcast with a little Scotties talk.   Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O&#...

T'was the night before free agency and all through the house, everyone was talking about who the Riders should sing as their quarterback. I'm back with John Fraser to talk about the pending opening of free agency, the odds of the Riders landing Bo Levi Mitchell or Trevor Harris. What should they do if Willie Jefferson walks?  We also touch briefly on the hirings of Craig Dickenson and Jaso...

Did we miss anything?  Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back for another week to break down what was a rather eventful week in Riderville. From Chris Jones' departure, Rod Pedersen moving on, Jeremy O'Day being promoted and the search of a head coach. A few things have happened.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. You can subscribe to the G...

The 3Down Green Cast is back for more in 2019. After a bit of a hiatus after the end of the Riders season, Joel Gasson and John Fraser return to discuss the Chris Jones one year extension, the quarterback situation and the glut of CFLers signing in the NFL.  Thanks to the show's title sponsor  Pile O' Bones Brewing  for their support. You can subscribe to the Green Cast on  iTunes  and  Go...

Another season of Saskatchewan Roughriders football has come to an end following the Riders semifinal loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  This week, Joel Gasson is joined by CJME's Arielle Zerr as they give credit to Chris Jones for holding back Zach Collaros. They also relish the opportunity to get negative and breakdown the Riders loss to Winnipeg and talk about where the team goes from here...

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. No, not Christmas or back to school, but playoff football! Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on this weekend's West semifinal between the Riders and the Bombers. They also talk about the seemingly slow ticket sales to said game, the league nominees for the most outstanding player awards and the Fighting Lobsters.  Thanks to the sho...

As the Riders finish their season on a bye week, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss the all-around failure after Lions defensive end Odell Willis delivered a dirty head shot to Riders quarterback Zach Collaros. They also talk about what a potential long term injury means for the Riders season.  Joel and John also say it's time to start the season earlier and they talk about the latest in the...

After a week off, Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to break down a pretty eventful couple of weeks in Saskatchewan, ending with the Riders naturally beating the Calgary Stampeders.  They also try and figure out who the best team is currently in the West Division, talk about the Charleston Hughes situation and make suggestions that Evraz Place is sure to ignore as they look for public feedback...