Show overview
Third Down Gamble has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 352 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 7th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 51 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by thirddowngamble.
From the publisher
Join us for lively debates and interesting guest interviews on the topic of Canadian Football. Audio... worth watching!
Latest Episodes
View all 352 episodesA lot of different changes (with Andrew Hoskins).
Sliding door of fascination (with Ben Grant, TSN 1050 radio, Xs and Argos Podcast).
Quick Kicks 155: Weather the storm.
Achieve the goal (with Paul Woods, author and historian).
The next generation quarterback superstar (with Sean Campell, TSN 690 radio).
All of a sudden on a random Thursday.
The atmosphere.
Get a good start (with Morley Scott 880 CHED).
S7 Ep 344Very grumpy.
No video coverage of the 2026 CFL Combine was provided, was this a missed opportunity? Calgary General Manager and Head Coach Dave Dickenson wants a new stadium for the Stampeders by the early 2030's. Taylor Elgersma is held off the UFL's Birmingham Stallions opening day roster due to a work-visa issue. The NHL considers a major expansion. (CFL on CBC theme music and game audio used with express permission; podcast recorded March 30, 2026).
S7 Ep 343Pursue those touchdowns.
The Calgary Stampede might have an answer for a new home for the Clagary Stampeders; more details are available for CFL player contracts; which CFL records may never be broken? In 1991, there was a game that had the field dimensions shrunk to accomodate the infiltration of ice into Winnipeg Stadium. (CFL on CBC theme music and game audio used with express permission, Winnipeg field report courtesy TSN, podcast recorded March 23, 2026).
S7 Ep 342Jump on the stage (with Andrew Hoskins of the Turf District Podcast).
Andrew Hoskins discusses the Elks' off-season moves that saw many players who wore black and gold in 2025 switch to green and gold in 2026. Andrew also explains the woes that have beset the franchise, the role of B.O.N.E. in the team's and in its future, what his hopes are for the team in 2026, the UFL's four-point-field goal attempt, and takes time to discuss the finer points of tailgaiting before a football game. (CFL on CBC theme and CFL game audio used with express permission; podcast recorded March 15, 2026).
S7 Ep 341Invested a lot (with Dave Thomas 620 CKRM).
Dave Thomas (Rider Radio) is our special guest as we discuss how free agency impacted the Saskatchewan Roughriders, how Canadian quarterbacks are fairing in their NFL pursuits, and the new rules in the UFL and CFL and how play may be impacted. (CFL on CBC theme music and game audio used with express permission; podcast recorded February 26, 2026).
Ep 340Is that what your end game is?
A fire appears, and is quickly doused, near Gate 2 of McMahon Stadium. UFL rule changes, is adding extra value to field goals and conversions the best way to engender exciting scoring plays? A. J. Allen and Darnell Sankey... two defenders relate their difficult choices to leave the teams with whom they were under contract since 2023 (CFl on CB theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded March 2, 2026).
S7 Ep 339Do what's best.
Elks' General Manager Ed Hervey is 'bullish' on his teams chances in 2026. CFL player-salary cap has jumped nearly 50% since 2010, what is driving the change? Roughriders' part ways with their most accurate kicker in franchise history. U-Sports Canadian Quarterback Taylor Elgersma will show off his skills February 26 - March 1 at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. (CFL on CBC opening theme and game audio used with express permission; podcast recorded February 23, 2026).
S7 Ep 338There could be some change (with Howie Mooney of the Sports Lunatics podcast).
Winnipeg spent a lot on free agents in 2025, none stuck with the team, by spending more in 2026 will the Blue Bombers fare better? Should a rule be in place to clarify how teams can communicate to potential free agents prior to the negotation window? Howie Mooney provides insight into the major 2026 free agent signing so far, including a huge spash by Ottawa, and a signifcant set of contracts signed by the Edmonton Elks (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded February 16, 2026).
S7 Ep 337Left it all out there.
Doug Flutie weighed in on the CFL moves to change field dimensions and placement of goalposts, expressing his concerns over the percieved move to 'americanize' the game. Realtionships are hard wn and sometime even harder lost as Darian Durant explains his feelings after Andy Fantuz left via free agency for Hamilton from Saskatchewan in 2012. Some big names have landed with new teams: Wynton McManis and Tre Ford find themselves in Hamilton; Austin Mack signs in Edmonton, Dakoda Shepley returns to the CFL signing with Toronto and the Roughriders defence looks to get picked over by Ottawa (CFL on CBC theme used with express permission; podcast recorded Feburary 9, 2026).
S7 Ep 336Quick Kicks 154: Steve Daniel (CFL Associate VP, Football and Team Analytics).
Special guest Steve Daniel joins to talk about the statistically measureable comparisons between the CFL and NFL game, the role of Statistics in informing Coaches and General Managers about their teams, the 2026 Winter Meetings held in Calgary, and discusses further how the placement of the goal posts will influence third down gambles (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded January 26, 2026).
S7 Ep 335Pieces to the puzzle.
CFL revenues continue to climb and as a result so does the Salary Cap, however the Expenditures Cap (coaches and foootball operations) may remain stagnant, again. Willie Jefferson admits to thinking about leaving Winnipeg after the playoff loss in Montreal. While some recievers re-sign with their clubs (Ottawa- Justin Hardy, Saskatchewan- Samuel Emilus) others are released (Hamilton- Tom White, Montreal Austin Mack) prior to off-season bonuses. When to fire a Coach, was NFL Buffalo Bills ownership correct in firing Sean McDermott after seven-straight 10-win seasons? (CFL on CBC theme music used with epxpress permission; podcast recorded January 26, 2026).
S7 Ep 334Who’s your backup.
CFL 2026 Winter Meetings in Calgary leave more questions... while the last minutes of a half remain unchanged, new overtime rules will end ties (only four since 2010) forever from the three-yard-line. Will playoff ties end the same way? The current playoff structure seems under fire from the Commissioner. Were the restrictions placed on scoring a single point really a structural change? Where is the next scrimmage line after on a kick sends a ball out of the endzone? (CFL on CBC theme music used with express permission; podcast recorded January 19, 2026).
S7 Ep 333A lot on the agenda (with Andrew Hoskins of the Turf District podcast).
Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) co-hosts as we discuss what may happen at the CFL Winter Meetings in Calgary, what might happen to the final three minutes, quarterback sneaks, overtime, the Replay Centre, playoff formats, player awards, and more. Andrew dusicsses the 2025 season and what the Elks have as priorities as they prepare for the 2026 season under General Manager Ed Hervey (CFl on CBC theme used with express permission; podcast recorded January 12, 2026).