Third Down Gamble

Special guest Paul Woods (Argo historian/author) joins host Don Charabin. Paul recounts some of the more fascinating stories about the Toronto Argonauts over the last 50 years (recorded June 16, 2021).

The crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) review the revised 2021 CFL schedule and try to make sense of the difficulty and compromise required to make a schedule that works (recorded June 16, 2021).

Special Guest, Hall-of-Famer, Bob Irving (680 CJOB - voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) joins Don Charabin. Bob talks about his legendary broadcasting career, his time on CFN, life with Winnipeg in the East, and much more. Note: July 20, 2006 game-audio clip graciously provided by 680 CJOB. (recorded June 1, 2021).

Special Guest Morley Scott (630 CHED, voice of the Edmonton Elks) joins Don Charabin. Morley recalls his path through his media career, his time calling Edmonton football, and discusses the outlook for the CFL in 2021 (recorded June 7, 2021).

Special Guest Roy Rosmus (author of five historical books on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers) joins Don Charabin. Roy talks about the books, players who shared their stories, the Winnipeg-Saskatchewan rivalry, and more.

Special Guest Greg Holmstrom (@CFL_Headlines) explains to Don Charabin how Greg uses RSS feeds to help tweet about CFL news, Greg's reaction to the Elks, and his thoughts on the possible 2021 season (recorded June 1, 2021).

Special Guest Jim Mullin (host/producer 'Krown Gridiron Nation' on TSN and President of Football Canada) joins Don Charabin to discuss football in Canada, future plans, the influence of Football Canada growing the game internationally, flag football, and much more (recorded May 31, 2021).

The crew (Don, Heath, and Pat) is back together for another show; they discuss CFL return to play, NDA's, and promoting players (recorded May 26, 2021).

Special Guest Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post (daily newspaper)) joins host Don Charabin. Rob gives some stories about he became a journalist, the 2013 Grey Cup, then discusses the all-too-quiet CFL front office, issues faced by teams even before COVID, and what the future may hold with or without the XFL (recorded May 19, 2021).

Special guest Reid Johnson (The Markcast) joins Don Charabin and discusses what made Reid a fan of the XFL, the CFL-XFL talks, reactions to the social-media discourse, learning about the CFL, and much more (recorded May 17, 2021).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) joins Don Charabin to discuss the 2021 CFL season, the silence surrounding the CFL-XFL talks, and protocols for attending games. (recorded May 11, 2021)

Pat Mooney joins Don Charabin to provide insight into the need for the 2021 CFL season, why CFL-XFL meetings are confidential, and discusses why many fear a possible 'merger' (recorded May 11, 2021).

Special Guest Mark Perry (founder - XFL News Hub) joins Don Charabin and reviews the sale of the XFL by Vince McMahon, explains why the XFL has a future, and provides insight into the CFL-XFL talks (recorded May 5, 2021).

The crew looks at attendance requirements for the CFL 2021 season. Plenty of names are in an unprecedented CFL Entry Draft, should Edmonton join in and announce theirs? (recorded May 3, 2021).

Special Guest Justin Dunk (CHCH-TV anchor and Football Insider on 3DownNation) joins Don Charabin to discuss the CFL season, player promotion, the need to be seen, CFL-XFL talks, and the coming impact of gambling (recorded April 27, 2021).

Special Guest Greg James (@CFLAmerica) joins Don Charabin to get Greg's views on the CFL, the XFL, the CFL-XFL talks, and much more! (recorded April 21, 2021).

The CFL has set a new 'target-date' for the start of the 2021 season. What does that mean for fans, players, and the governors? (recorded April 21, 2021).

The guys try to wrap their heads around when the CFL will play in 2021. Thoughts move to RedBird Capital, media revenue, and gambling... what does that all mean for CFL teams? (recorded April 14, 2021).

Special guest John Hodge (3DownNation) and host Don Charabin discuss the CFL-XFL talks, the 2021 CFL season (recorded April 13, 2021).

An alleged non-disclosure agreement keeps everyone guessing as to what is really happening between the XFL and the CFL. The NFL takes notice of these discussions. Are we braced-well for a change? (recorded April 6, 2021)

First Down: Moving the CFL schedule to spring. Second Down: 2021, a bet worth taking? Third Down: Proposed 'Smart Season' isn't that smart. (Recorded March 30, 2021).

First Down: Raynor continues investigating. Second Down: what a merged XFL-CFL game may look like. Third Down: the nuances of this 'supposed' merger. (Recorded March 23, 2021).

The XFL and CFL are discussing a myriad of topics. What is on the table? We offer our thoughts and look at some of the implications for the CFL... (recorded March 13, 2021).

What does the CFL need to have/know to launch on time, or hold off until later for Comeback 2021? (recorded March 3, 2021).

First Down: The Judge hands down his verdict. Second Down: Let's play. Third Down: EE what will you be? (recorded February 17, 2021).

The guys recap some of the highlights of the first two days of CFL Free Agency 2021 (recorded February 10, 2021).

First Down: Making sense of the negotiation window in 2021. Second Down: A new coach in Edmonton. Third Down: Who is signed, who is not, who may go where (recorded February 3, 2021).

Special Guest Andrew Hoskins of The Turf District Podcast joins Heath and Don to discuss the sudden departure of Edmonton Head Coach Scott Milanovich and its ramifications on Edmonton player signings and free agency, and candidate options for Head Coach (recorded January 26, 2021).

The hosts review the current signings in the CFL, debate who left is a priority for each team, and ponder which players may go to Free Agency (recorded: January 19, 2021).

Guest Vikram Kail shares stories of his move from England to the Canadian Prairies, his love of the CFL, and hopes for 2021 (recorded: December 28, 2020).

The crew (Heath Graham, Pat Mooney, and Don Charabin) discuss the start of the signing frenzy in the CFL.

First Down: Pre-emptive team signings. Second Down: Scheduling is not easy. Third Down: It's a family affair as we share some of our favourite football memories with guests: Nadine Charabin and Shelly Mooney (First & Second Down recorded December 9, Third Down December 17).

Guests (Turf District) Andrew Hoskins and Mike Smith-Knutsen join Don Charabin to discuss the 2021 CFL season, their thoughts on Edmonton's possible new team name, life growing up as an Edmonton football fan, and how the podcast duo met (recorded November 25, 2020).

Guest host Heath Graham joins Don Charabin and review the new look 2021 CFL schedule (recorded November 23, 2020).

First Down: changes in BC. Second Down: a trivia extravaganza. Third Down: Grey Cup Unite and hope for 2021 (recorded November 11, 2020).

Guests Alouettes FlightDeck hosts Tim Capper and Cliffy D. Pine join Don Charabin to discuss some of their experiences as Alouettes' fans since the return of the team in 1996 (recorded November 3, 2020).

First Down: The crew discuss the Edmonton 'thought' bubble for 2021. Second Down: Heath joins Pat for trivia. Third Down: The guys offer some rule-change proposals. With special guest Heath Graham (recorded October 14, 2020).

Guest Emily Mooney joins host Don Charabin to discuss from where her passion for the CFL began and grew (recorded September 28, 2020).

First Down: Opt-out splashes. Second Down: Trivia time. Third Down: From where did our Canadian Football passion start? Special guest: Heath (recorded September 20, 2020).

Heath joins Don to discuss CFL-player Opt Outs and Labour Day weekend football.

First Down: Opt outs and NFL opp's. Second Down: Trivia with Pat. Third Down: Lessons learned and schedule changes (recorded August 24, 2020).

First Down: CFL cancels 2020 season. Second Down: Trivia with Pat. Third Down: Edmonton... maybe now is good for a new helmet logo? (recorded August 16-17, 2020).

Co-host this episode is Andrew of The Turf District. First Down: Deadline anxiety, a shortened season, and gambling. Second Down: Trivia with Pat. Third Down: Rock revisited, buckets versus benches, contract ideas (recorded August 4, 2020).

First Down: The guys discuss the obstacles facing the CFL playing in 2020. Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: Rock makes a splash (recorded August 3, 2020).

First Down: A what if? ...wait 'til 2021? Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: Deadlines loom, a September 14 start, CFL and Federal Government deal is a must for 2020 play (recorded July 26, 2020).

First Down: Guest Host Heath (Snack_Bites_Pete) joins to discuss helmet decals and names. Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: Winnipeg is the hub, now the wheels are in motion (recorded July 20, 2020).

First Down: The guys discuss CBC Sports Dan Ralph's story of the CFL revised financial aid request of the Federal Government. Second Down: It's trivia time. Third Down: Name change? Now that Washington (NFL) has... will Edmonton do the same? The guys are joined by Andrew of the Edmonton Turf District (recorded July 13-14, 2020).

First Down: Back at the table, negotiations continue... Second Down: Trivia. Third Down: hub vs own stadium, intra-divisional versus inter-locking schedule, six games or eight, so much to consider (recorded July 8, 2020).

First Down: growing tomatoes and revenues. Second Down: Pat takes another step in his trivia journey. Third Down: SuperFan Mike (Eskimo Empire Podcast) joins to discuss BC owner David Braley's comments (recorded June 29, 2020)

First Down: Cliffy D. Pine joins to discuss the Alouettes FlightDeck. Second Down: Pat tries to build on his impressive trivia run. Third Down: Snack_Bites_Pete joins Don to discuss bubbles (Recorded: June 23, 2020).