Xs and Argos Podcast

The Toronto Argonauts dropped another heartbreaker on the west coast, falling 27–22 to the BC Lions in a game they once again had every chance to win. Toronto's offensive line, riddled with injuries, struggled all night, unable to generate push against light boxes in the run game or hold off three and four-man rushes in pass protection. Nick Arbuckle was efficient, but with BC dropping eight and n...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Toronto's trip to BC with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. This week's episode dives into the CFL's sweeping rule changes set to roll out over the next two seasons, from play clocks and goal posts to the rouge debate and shortened fields. They also break down Toronto's playoff math - what the Argos need to do over the final four games and whi...

The Argonauts dropped a heartbreaker 21–19 to the Montreal Alouettes in dramatic fashion. Toronto's defence was outstanding all night, piling up three sacks, three interceptions, countless quarterback hits, and timely stops that kept them in the game late. Special teams also delivered, with Lirim Hajrullahu executing a perfect onside kick and a pinpoint pooch, while Janarion Grant and Dave Ungerer...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Jarret Doege's Double Blue debut as the Toronto Argonauts look to finally solve the Montreal Alouettes after dropping the first two meetings of the season. This week's episode looks at Ryan Dinwiddie's postgame high kick and fiery comments following the last-second win over Edmonton, the decision to start Jarret Doege and what it means for Nick Arbuckle...

The Argonauts survived a rollercoaster game at BMO Field, edging out Edmonton 31–30 on a 47-yard walk-off field goal from Lirim Hajrullahu. Toronto turned the ball over six times, leading directly to 27 Elks points, but Edmonton's lone miscue proved costly. With just over three minutes remaining, Andrew Chatfield scooped up a Cody Fajardo fumble and ran it back for a go-ahead touchdown. Fajardo re...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for a special afternoon at BMO Field as the 4-8 Argonauts host the 5-7 Edmonton Elks in the John Candy Celebration Game. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative t-shirt honouring the late Canadian actor and former Argos owner. This week's episode covers a packed agenda: MLSE's new partnership with the Buffalo Bills and why it sho...

Ben Grant and JB are here to get you through Toronto's second bye week of the 2025 season - one that couldn't have come at a better time. At the heart of this episode is the looming quarterback question: Nick Arbuckle is on a six-game tear, completing 74% of his passes for 2,137 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just two interceptions - a pace that would put him in Doug Flutie territory over a full season...

What. A. Finish. The Argonauts stunned Hamilton 35-33 in the Labour Day Classic with a last-second field goal, capping one of the wildest endings in Labour Day history. The Ticats looked to have stolen it with a touchdown in the final 18 seconds, but Jake Herslow sparked the comeback with a kickoff return to the Toronto 44. On the very next play, Nick Arbuckle heaved one up for Dejon Brissett, who...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for the Labour Day Classic as the 3–8 Toronto Argonauts head down the QEW to face the division-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats. It's been a busy week for the Double Blue: Four signings, including 2024 East All-Star WR Makai Polk, QB Max Duggan (2022 Heisman runner-up), NT Joe Wallace, and OL Dre Doiron, two releases, including LB Jordan Williams, play Mark Milt...

The Argos exploded for their biggest offensive night in a long time, taking down the BC Lions 52-34. Nick Arbuckle was electric, throwing for 430 yards and three touchdowns while adding another on a QB draw. Jake Herslow chipped in with two touchdown receptions as Toronto's offence rolled all night. The defence made big plays when they had to, with leaders Wynton McManis and Benji Franklin steppin...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for CNE Week as the Toronto Argonauts host the BC Lions in a must-win matchup at BMO Field on Saturday. This week's episode covers it all including a deep dive into why Toronto can't close out games, how Brandon Kemp looked at left tackle, how difficult the road to the playoffs is, and a scary moment at practice Wednesday. Plus, your favourite segments retu...

The Argos dropped another close one, losing 28-20 in Edmonton and falling to 0–6 in games decided in the last three minutes. It was a night of near-misses and bad breaks. Nick Arbuckle threw for 382 yards and a touchdown, spreading the ball to seven different receivers with over 20 yards apiece. But the Argos came up short on key moments: Arbuckle hit the uprights on what looked like a touchdown p...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for "Must Win Week" as the 2-7 Argonauts travel to Edmonton to face the 2-6 Elks on Friday night. This week's episode features a breakdown of Coach Dinwiddie's fiery postgame comments on "pretenders in the building," the plethora of transactions the Argos made which include the release of Khalin Laborn and Brandon Calver, and the signing of an exciting pote...

The Argos dropped another heartbreaker, falling 46-42 to Ottawa in a wild game that saw Toronto jump out to a 22–1 lead after the first quarter. Now 0-5 in games decided in the last three minutes and sitting at 2-7, the Boatmen will need to string wins together quickly to stay in the playoff hunt. Despite a defensive touchdown from Jordan Williams on a long scoop-and-score, the Argos' defence allo...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Week 10 as the Argonauts return to BMO Field to take on the Ottawa Redblacks in a Saturday afternoon matchup packed with meaning both on and off the field. This is the Purolator Tackle Hunger game, and a special one at that as Chris Schultz will be honoured as the newest member of the All-Time Argonauts list along with Nick Volpe. It was also the busies...

The Argos dropped the second half of their home-and-home with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, falling 40–31 in a game marked by brutal early mistakes and a missed opportunity to complete the comeback. Ben Grant breaks down a game that started with one of the worst halves in recent Argos history, as Toronto gave up three non-offensive touchdowns - a pair on special teams and one on a sack-fumble return....

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you ready for the second half of the Argos-Bombers home-and-home as Toronto heads to Winnipeg looking to leap into a playoff spot. This week's episode covers the big news: Chad Kelly has been placed on the six-game injured list, leaving the offence in the hands of Nick Arbuckle – but has anything actually changed? For the first time in weeks, the Argos seemed to av...

The Argonauts bounced back in a big way, taking down the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31–17 at BMO Field in a dominant three-phase performance. Ben Grant and JB break down every angle of the Argos' most complete game of the season, featuring seven forced turnovers, explosive offensive plays, and a statement performance from the special teams unit, including a huge play from Kevin Mital to stop a fake pun...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for a pivotal Week 8 showdown as the 1-5 Argos return to BMO Field to host the 3-2 Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the first half of a home-and-home series. This week's episode dives into the latest on Chad Kelly, after TSN's Farhan Lalji reported he could return as early as Saturday. The guys also unpack a fresh wave of injuries and transactions, including a seas...

The Argos were in full control... until they weren't. Toronto blew a 25–7 lead in the second half, falling 26–25 to the Montreal Alouettes in one of the most heartbreaking collapses in recent memory. Ben Grant and JB break down what went right for three quarters, and what went horribly wrong in the fourth. From missed opportunities to late turnovers, they cover every angle of the loss and what thi...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you ready for Week 7 of the 2025 CFL season as the 1-4 Argonauts head to Montreal to take on the 3-2 Alouettes. There were plenty of roster moves this week as the Argos begin to get healthier, and the guys break down each transaction, including the releases of Kevin Brown, Donald Rutledge, and Daniel Kwamou. They also dive into a tough question: how soon is too soo...

It's the first bye week of the 2025 season for Toronto, and Ben Grant and JB are using the break to take stock of where the Argonauts stand after five games. In this Bye Week Edition of the Xs and Argos Podcast, the guys hand out grades for every positional group on the roster. Some units are trending up and getting reinforcements shortly, while others are heading right back into the fight as-is....

It was a shootout at BMO Field, but the Toronto Argonauts couldn't keep pace, falling 51–38 to the rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Ben Grant and JB break down a frustrating night where the offence finally found its rhythm - Nick Arbuckle delivered his best performance yet in relief of Chad Kelly, and Janarion Grant brought the house down with a kickoff return touchdown. But with so many starters out du...

Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Friday night football at BMO Field as the 1-3 Argonauts take on their rivals, the 1-2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in a key East Division clash. Can the Boatmen build on last week's wild win in Ottawa? With both Chop Williams and Deonta McMahon battling injuries, the Argos' struggling ground game may fall entirely on the shoulders of Kevin Brown. Will that be e...

The Toronto Argonauts are finally on the board in 2025, earning their first win of the season with a 29-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place. This week's Postgame Reaction is packed with everything you need to relive one of the most exciting and unconventional Argos wins in recent memory. Ben Grant and JB break down a three-phase performance, including two touchdowns from safety Derek...