3DownNation Podcast

Prospective first-overall 2024 CFL Draft pick Joel Dublanko sat down with John Hodge at the CFL Combine in Winnipeg to discuss qualifying for Canadian citizenship, his two-year professional journey, and recently connecting with fellow American-Canadian linebacker Alex Singleton. Please come back later this week for a regular episode of the 3DownNation Podcast featuring John Hodge and JC Abbott. Ad...

On a special edition of the 3DownNation Podcast, John Hodge sits down with top CFL draft prospect and star Laval receiver Kevin Mital at the CFL Combine in Winnipeg. The pair discuss Mital's incredible 2022 season during which he won the Hec Crighton Trophy and Vanier Cup MVP, his preparation for the CFL Combine, and the criminal charges that led to him being suspended for one game in 2023. Pl...

Cohosts John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss Hodge's first mock draft for 2024, the retirement of four-time all-star linebacker Larry Dean, Canadian Football Hall of Fame head coach Dave Ritchie passing away at age 85, trailblazing kicker Maya Turner being honoured at a Winnipeg Jets game, and Cody Fajardo celebrating a lack of turnover for the Montreal Alouettes in free agency. Please enjoy the s...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL launching an independent investigation of allegations made against the Toronto Argonauts and franchise quarterback Chad Kelly, Nathan Rourke signing a contract extension with the New England Patriots, the Saskatchewan Roughriders paying tribute to former president and CEO Jim Hopson, Toronto hiring former CFL quarterback Drew Tate to their coa...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the lawsuit facing the Toronto Argonauts and franchise quarterback Chad Kelly, the retirement of three-time all-star linebacker Henoc Muamba, Craig Dickenson joining the Calgary Stampeders as a consultant, a former CFL award nominee being arrested in Florida, and the tragic passing of former CFL defensive lineman Craig Roh. Please enjoy the show and s...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Tim White re-signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the B.C. Lions extending franchise quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. through 2026,  3DownNation' s post-free agency power rankings, a GoFundMe campaign supporting former CFL fullback Mike Sellers, and Antonio Simmons eyeing a return to the CFL. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podc...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the winners and losers from CFL free agency, Canadian defensive lineman Mathieu Betts signing with the Detroit Lions, the retirement of longtime Hamilton Tiger-Cats' linebacker Simoni Lawrence, the aftermath of the Boomer Esiason saga, and the death of two Winnipeg Blue Bombers legends. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers retaining Brady Oliveira and Dalton Schoen, the Saskatchewan Roughriders agreeing to terms with three top pending CFL free agents, Mathieu Betts and Tim White still being without deals for 2024, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats unveiling their new coaching staff, and Chris Streveler commenting on Boomer Esiason's viral commentary...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers bringing back fan favourite Chris Streveler, the Montreal Alouettes releasing William Stanback, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats trading for Canadian linebacker Jordan Williams, the Chicago Bears hiring former CFL M.O.P. Kerry Joseph, and all things CFL free agency. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provide...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss John Hufnagel stepping down as the president of the Calgary Stampeders, the Ottawa Redblacks acquiring Dru Brown from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL mulling changes to its kickoff rules, the Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signing backup quarterback Mason Fine, and the B.C. Lions making changes to their receiving corps. Please enjoy the show and subsc...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks trading Jake Ceresna to the Toronto Argonauts for Kurleigh Gittens Jr., several CFL quarterbacks restructuring their contracts, Qwan'tez Stiggers pursuing the NFL, the contract status of head coaches and general managers around the league, and Chris Streveler reportedly considering a return to the CFL. Please subscribe to the sho...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks signing veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Nathan Rourke wrapping up his first NFL season as the primary backup in New England, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers shaking up their coaching staff, Jeremiah Masoli's looming $100,000 roster bonus in Ottawa, and the future of up-and-coming CFL quarterback Dru Brown. Please enjoy the...

Former Montreal Alouettes’ receiver Austin Mack joins 3DownNation's Justin Dunk to explain his signing process with the Atlanta Falcons after winning the 110th Grey Cup. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the New England Patriots claiming Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the CFL releasing its schedule for 2024, a flurry of NFL workouts for veteran CFL players, the CFL Combine coming to Winnipeg in March 2024, and Denver Broncos' head coach Sean Payton making a CFL reference following a blowout loss to the Detroit Lion...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the newly-released early betting odds for the 2024 Grey Cup, Brady Oliveira's aspirations to try the NFL, the Saskatchewan Roughriders officially introducing Mark Mueller as their new offensive coordinator, the Montreal Alouettes continuing to re-sign impact players, and the Arizona Cardinals hosting a CFL-packed workout. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Justin Dunk is joined by J.C. Abbott -- John Hodge is off this week. Dunk and Abbott discuss the Roughriders hiring Corey Mace, the new-look Tiger-Cats, the same old Blue Bombers, Commonwealth Stadium needing a retrofit, Cody Fajardo signing an extension with the Alouettes and the latest on potential Halifax expansion plus more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

On a very special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, Justin Dunk is joined by Duane Forde and Tim Micallef to discuss the Université de Montréal Carabins winning the Vanier Cup, why the event should be paired with the Grey Cup, Jonathan Sénécal garnering comparisons to Tre Ford, and more. Please enjoy the show and subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Montreal Alouettes' shocking win in the 110th Grey Cup, Cody Fajardo silencing his haters, Winnipeg's future after dropping a second straight championship game, Marc-Antoine Dequoy's postgame comments, and overall thoughts on their Grey Cup experience in Hamilton. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider....

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss all the latest from Grey Cup week in Hamilton, including Chad Kelly claiming he suffered a concussion during the East Final, Randy Ambrosie's State of the League address, Winnipeg Blue Bombers' general manager Kyle Walters still not having a contract for 2024, this weekend's U Sports Bowl games, and make their picks for the 110th Grey Cup....

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Montreal Alouettes and B.C. Lions advancing to the next round of the CFL playoffs, what the Hamilton Tiger-Cats could do with franchise quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, the Calgary Stampeders' pending free agent list, the league's all-star and awards lists, the Toronto Argonauts' setting a six-year attendance high, and make their picks fo...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's upcoming East and West Semi-Finals, the Ottawa Redblacks' free agent list, the league's divisional awards, Henry Burris campaigning to be the next head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, this weekend's U Sports playoffs, and Neil Lumsden saying he's not interested in becoming the next president of the Edmonton Elks. P...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders signing general manager Jeremy O'Day to a three-year contract extension, the Calgary Stampeders embarrassing the B.C. Lions this past weekend, Brady Oliveira getting Winnipeg's Most Outstanding Player nomination over Zach Collaros, the Riders' pending free agent list, and make their picks for Week 21 in the CFL...

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders continuing their turtle derby for the last playoff spot in the West Division, flag football being approved for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke being promoted to the active roster with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Edmonton Elks' pending free agent list, and make thei...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Winnipeg's win over B.C. and how it has affected the race for Most Outstanding Player, Ottawa and Edmonton being eliminated from playoff contention, Saskatchewan and Calgary's turtle derby for the CFL's final postseason spot, Bo Levi Mitchell's short but impressive return for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Shawn Lemon becoming the thirte...

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the passing of legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders' running back George Reed, Jeshrun Antwi's viral onside punt, Montreal and Hamilton punching their tickets to the postseason, which teams could earn the last available playoff spot, Green Day being announced as this year's Grey Cup halftime show, and make their picks for Week 18 in the CFL....