3DownNation Podcast

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sat down with Hamilton Tiger-Cats' head coach and president of football operations Orlondo Steinauer during the CFL's winter meetings in Kananaskis, Alta. to discuss the team's contract negotiations with Bo Levi Mitchell, watching Brandon Banks win a Grey Cup with the Toronto Argonauts, and the future of quarterback Dane Evans. Advertising Inquiries: ht...

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sat down with Winnipeg Blue Bombers' head coach Mike O'Shea and general manager Kyle Walters during the CFL's winter meetings in Kananaskis, Alta. to discuss moving on from a Grey Cup loss, how the club manages to keep so many sought-after players in free agency, and Walters going into the final year of his contract. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sat down with B.C. Lions' co-general manager Neil McEvoy during the CFL’s winter meetings in Kananaskis, Alta. to discuss the future of Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke, how his potential departure could affect B.C.'s plans for 2023, and the retirement of Bryan Burnham. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sat down with Montreal Alouettes' general manager Danny Maciocia and head coach Jason Maas during the CFL’s winter meetings in Kananaskis, Alta. to discuss the pending free agency of Trevor Harris and Eugene Lewis, how the club went about hiring Maas, and the uncertainty surrounding the club's ownership. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sat down with CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie during the CFL’s winter meetings in Kananaskis, Alta. to discuss the latest on expansion, an uptick in scoring, the ownership of the Montreal Alouettes, an impending American TV deal, and the overall financial health of the league. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk sat down with Saskatchewan Roughriders' general manager Jeremy O'Day and head coach Craig Dickenson on Tuesday during the CFL's winter meetings in Kananaskis, Alta. The duo answered questions regarding a challenging 2022 season, the development of Canadian receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker, and the future of franchise quarterback Cody Fajardo. Advertising In...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Montreal Alouettes hiring Jason Maas as their head coach, which CFL players are most likely to be signed following their NFL workouts, Chris Streveler playing meaningful snaps with the New York Jets, changes to the 2023 CFL schedule, and the Toronto Argonauts moving on from former CFL M.O.P. Brandon Banks. Advertising Inquiries: https://r...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Mike O'Shea's three-year contract extension with Winnipeg and what it means for the future of general manager Kyle Walters, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats rolling out the red carpet for Bo Levi Mitchell, the Montreal Alouettes narrowing down their head coaching search, the Saskatchewan Roughriders naming Kelly Jeffrey as their offensive coordinator, and...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Ottawa Redblacks hiring Bob Dyce as their new head coach, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' search for a new offensive coordinator, Bryan Burnham retiring after eight seasons with the B.C. Lions, Nathan Rourke making visits to teams across the NFL, and Kyle Walters refuting a report that Mike O'Shea has agreed to terms on a contract extension in...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss head coach Mike O'Shea reportedly agreeing to a contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Laval Rouge et Or defeating the Saskatchewan Huskies in the 57th Vanier Cup, Tiger-Cats' quarterback Dane Evans posting a video of moving trucks outside his Hamilton home, Toronto Argonauts' head coach Ryan Dinwiddie saying Chad...

In this bonus episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, reporter Justin Dunk and CFL Players' Association president Solomon Elimimian discuss the impact of the landmark collective bargaining agreement that was ratified ahead of the 2022 season. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts' victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 109th Grey Cup, the game posting higher TV ratings than it did in 2021, Nathan Rourke admitting that he risked further injury to his foot in the West Final, Randy Ambrosie confirming that CFL Week will not return in 2023, and the league's year-end awards. Advertising...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott are in Regina covering the 109th Grey Cup between the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Listen as they discuss news, insight, and analysis from the prairies surrounding Andrew Harris, Zach Collaros, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Mike O'Shea, Bo Levi Mitchell, and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders being eliminated from postseason contention, Bo Levi Mitchell saying goodbye to Cowtown, Nathan Rourke's victorious CFL playoff debut, B.C. Lions' head coach Rick Campbell meeting Canadian icon Sarah McLachlan, and preview the upcoming East and West Finals. Advertising Inquiries: https://...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders firing offensive coordinator Jason Maas, Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke's return to the field for the B.C. Lions, Bo Levi Mitchell playing his last game at McMahon Stadium as a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Canadian receiver Chase Claypool throwing an NFL regular season touchdown pass, and preview the...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke returning from injury for the B.C. Lions, the CFL operations cap returning to pre-pandemic levels, Cody Fajardo's plan to test free agency after being benched in Saskatchewan, the league's postseason being set, and the mystery surrounding the Grey Cup halftime show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Zach Collaros signing a three-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' late surge for the playoffs, Riders' quarterback Cody Fajardo not participating in practice on Tuesday, Vernon Adams Jr.'s restructured contract, and the CFL posting their worst TV ratings of the season in Week 19. Please enjoy th...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the possibility of Nathan Rourke returning from foot surgery, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' disappointing loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Bob Dyce getting his first win as the interim head coach of the Ottawa Redblacks, Winnipeg clinching first place in the West Division, and former CFL head coach Mike Kelly taking a shot at modern Canad...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks firing Paul LaPolice, how they could fill the job permanently, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats fighting for a playoff spot, Calgary Stampeders' defensive end Shawn Lemon's candidacy for Most Outstanding Defensive Player, and things getting a little out of hand at the annual Panda Game. Adverti...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss whether or not the Calgary Stampeders should trade quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, Saskatchewan Roughriders' head coach Craig Dickenson claiming he was misquoted, the impending return of Montreal Alouettes' running back William Stanback, and whether or not the Ottawa Redblacks should make a coaching change. Please enjoy the show and sub...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Cody Fajardo complaining about getting booed in Saskatchewan, Cameron Judge getting suspended for punching Lucky Whitehead, Taylor Cornelius signing a two-year contract extension in Edmonton, the Montreal Alouettes bringing back Jamal Davis II following a stint in the NFL, and former CFL quarterback Danny O'Brien getting punk'd by Eli...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions starting Vernon Adams Jr., the Riders having a chance to eliminate Edmonton from postseason contention, Dane Evans possibly coming back from a shoulder injury, Canadian running back Chase Brown getting off to a hot start to his season with Illinois, and TV ratings for the NFL and CFL this past week. Advertising Inquiries: https...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders releasing defensive lineman Garrett Marino, the Edmonton Elks trading offensive lineman David Beard, Jamie Newman struggling in his first start with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Ottawa Redblacks winning back-to-back games for the first time since 2019, and Duke Williams taking a stupid penalty in the Labour Day Classic. Adverti...

Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Gary Stern stepping away from the Montreal Alouettes, the B.C. Lions trading a first-round pick for Vernon Adams Jr., Jake Maier shining in his first start of the season with Calgary, Dane Evans struggling in Hamilton, and former CFL quarterback James Franklin selling his 2015 Grey Cup ring. Please enjoy the show and subscribe to it on your f...

Co-hosts John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the benching of Bo Levi Mitchell, Nathan Rourke undergoing what could be season-ending surgery, Duke Williams being fined for his nacho-eating touchdown celebration, the Ottawa Redblacks bringing back star return specialist DeVonte Dedmon, and Chris Streveler sweeping the NFL preseason by storm. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...