3DownNation Podcast

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Ottawa Redblacks still searching for their first win, Tre Ford coming off the bench to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a win, Cody Fajardo's belief that the Edmonton Elks are a great team, the B.C. Lions being the CFL's second-hottest team, Vernon Adams Jr. suffering a head injury with the Calgary Stampeders, and the Canadian women's and men's flag football teams qualifying for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and Andrew McInnis make their picks for Week 11 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.#Stamps #Argos #Redblacks #Riders #Elks #Ticats #BCLions #Bombers #Winnipeg #CFL #Canadian #Football #CFLPicksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Montreal Alouettes dominating at their midway point of the season, the Ottawa Redblacks purging their secondary, the race for third place in the West Division, Chad Kelly throwing four interceptions against the Calgary Stampeders, Harrison Frost's first start as a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the B.C. Lions making two additions to their Wall of Fame, and Canada being set to take part in the IFAF Flag Football World Championships.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JC Abbott and Andrew McInnis make their picks for Week 10 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.#Stamps #Argos #Redblacks #Riders #Elks #Alouettes #Ticats #BCLions #CFL #Canadian #Football #CFLPicksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian quarterback Michael O'Connor explains the differences between international flag football and professional tackle football.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks firing defensive coordinator William Fields and cutting Eugene Lewis, the B.C. Lions running over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Scott Milanovich benching Tre Ford, Saskatchewan evening their season series with Edmonton and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Caroline Moquin-Joubert tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk how Canada's women's national flag football team is preparing to earn a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian defensive back and receiver Sabrina Gervais has played high level flag football for over two decades. She's a women's national team veteran.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 9 in the Canadian Football League. #CFL #BCLions #Bombers #Ticats #MontreALS #Stamps #Ticats #Riders #ElksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the injury to Chad Kelly, the B.C. Lions losing yet another game, a questionable penalty against Roughriders receiver Samuel Emilus, the Calgary Stampeders blasting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Tre Ford's performance against the Montreal Alouettes, Amar Doman's desire to purchase BC Place Stadium, and Lorenzo Mauldin IV coming out of retirement to sign in B.C.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 8 in the Canadian Football League. #CFLAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss two CFL rule changes playing prominent roles in Week 7, Nathan Rourke suffering an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, Dru Brown winning his his return to Ottawa, Tre Ford winning his first start as a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Dave Dickenson ripping the CFL's officials, the Edmonton Elks enjoying improved attendance, and Micah Awe receiving a maximum fine for his hit on Vernon Adams Jr.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 7 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.#CFL #Canadian #Football #CFLPicksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Ottawa Redblacks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats hitting rock bottom, Dru Brown shining in his first start back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Damonte Coxie being ejected for slapping a defender, Alex Hale's shaky start to the season in Saskatchewan, Tyson Philpot being on pace to break long-standing CFL records, Charleston Hughes being selected for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, and the University of Alberta adding Canadian quarterback Christian Veilleux.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 6 in the Canadian Football League.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the injuries to Bo Levi Mitchell and Zach Collaros, the performance of Tre Ford and Taylor Elgersma, Ryan Dinwiddie ripping the Ottawa Redblacks, Vernon Adams Jr. having a career day for the Calgary Stampeders, the B.C. Lions getting their first win of the season, Ajou Ajou's reinstatement by the CFL, and Lewis Ward's release from the Montreal Alouettes. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 5 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the B.C. Lions suffering yet another loss, the Ottawa Redblacks trading Dru Brown to Winnipeg, the CFL barring embattled collegiate QB Brendan Sorsby, Corey Mace defending his usage of Samuel Emilus on special teams, Justin Rankin's red-hot start to the season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders posting a small financial loss in 2025, and Jaylon Hutchings arguably being underpaid on his contract extension with the Calgary Stampeders.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 4 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Elks, and Toronto Argonauts soaring up the 3DownNation power rankings, the B.C. Lions plummeting to new depths, Chad Kelly's tale of two halves, the Ottawa Redblacks quarterback situation, the Saskatchewan Roughriders feasting off bulletin board material, the Blue Bombers inducting Cal Murphy into the Ring of Honour, and Damien Alford being waived by the New Orleans Saints.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks straight-up and against the spread for Week 3 in the Canadian Football League.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss their impressions from Week 2 in the CFL, the impressive performance of the league's quarterbacks, strong attendance at all three games, Jamal Peters recovering well from a scary-looking injury, the Ottawa Redblacks unveiling new white uniforms, Shawn Bane Jr. signing a contract in Europe, and Wally Buono launching a GoFundMe on behalf of a member of the CFL family.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a franchise with few regrets these days — a Grey Cup title tends to do that. But for some in the Queen City, Justin McInnis will always be one that got away.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Toronto Argonauts' receiver Makai Polk tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk he plans to dominate with the Double Blue in 2026.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 2 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-2.5)Toronto Argonauts at Montreal Alouettes (-6.5)B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders (-1.5)#Ticats #Hamilton #Bombers #Winnipeg #Argos #Toronto #MontreALS #Alouettes #BCLions #Saskatchewan #Riders #Roughriders #CFL #CFLPicks #Canadian #FootballAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wynton McManis was sought after during the Canadian Football League’s communication window and free agency period. He tells 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk which teams he talked to and why the 31-year-old chose to sign with Hamilton.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss their impressions from Week 1 in the Canadian Football League, possible CFL expansion to Quebec City, poor attendance to open the year, Amar Doman's bullishness on the future of the league, Brandon Banks being selected for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, some unsolicited advice for DAZN, and Bralon Addison being hired by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a permanent basis.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Toronto Argonauts have only six true home games scheduled for the 2026 CFL regular-season as the World Cup has taken over BMO Field for the first-half of summer. While some would consider that a disadvantage, star receiver Damonte Coxie is relishing the opportunity to play more games as a visitor.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman sits down with 3DownNation.com's J.C. Abbott to discuss whether or not the team is profitable, the challenges of the BC Place Stadium lease, and his optimism about the CFL's financial future.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian defensive back Tyrell Ford tells 3DownNation's Justin Dunk the Edmonton Elks could easily be the number one defence in CFL.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott make their picks for Week 1 in the 2026 CFL season straight-up and against the spread.Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Tiger-Cats (+2.5)Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Calgary Stampeders (+1.5)Edmonton Elks at Ottawa Redblacks (-3)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian receiver Jalen Philpot tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk the Calgary Stampeders 'wanted to play' the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 112th Grey Cup playoffs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hamilton Tiger-Cats' all-star receiver Kenny Lawler tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk he has made “peace” with not being in the NFL and rising to star status in the Canadian Football League.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's new media rights deal with TSN and DAZN, post-training camp cuts from around the league, the Ottawa Redblacks naming Jake Maier their starting quarterback, how many fans have cancelled their season tickets due to incoming rule changes, Jaylon Hutchings signing back with the Calgary Stampeders, Jon Gruden raving over the B.C. Lions, Mike O'Shea giving Zach Collaros a vote of confidence, and their predictions for the 2026 season.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Counting the Ottawa Redblacks, Dustin Crum estimated to 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk that five to six Canadian Football League teams inquired about his quarterbacking services during the negotiation window in February.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canadian Football League commissioner Stewart Johnston explains to 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk how the new broadcast agreements, which start in 2027, came to fruition and what the deals mean for the future.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DAZN Canada vice president Deidra Dionne joins 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk to explain why the Canadian Football League's broadcast rights were valuable to the streaming company.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Rankin isn’t lacking for confidence. Fresh off his first 1,000-yard rushing season, the Edmonton Elks star running back has set an ambitious goal for 2026: become the first player in CFL history to rush and receive for 1,000 yards in the same year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the latest on a possible new stadium near Halifax, Jacques Tanguay changing his tune on CFL expansion to Quebec City, Taylor Elgersma's performance in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan's backup QB battle, Chad Kelly seeing the field for the first time in 18 months, 3DownNation's latest power rankings, Larry Rountree III running away with a starting job in Hamilton, and Isaiah Wooden Sr. returning to the Tiger-Cats.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Montreal Alouettes’ franchise quarterback Davis Alexander tells 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk he played through a torn ulnar collateral ligament and fractured elbow in his right throwing arm for the final six games during his senior season at Portland State University.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Brayden Schager shining for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in his preseason debut, the Calgary Stampeders lacking quarterback depth behind Vernon Adams Jr., the CFL officially ratifying new rules for 2026, the B.C. Lions renegotiating their lease at BC Place Stadium, the Montreal Alouettes signing Laval passer Arnaud Desjardins, and Casey Sayles calling his release from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats "unprofessional."Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Star Canadian Football League running back Brady Oliveira tells 3DownNation's Justin Dunk he wants to play 10 professional seasons and retire with his hometown team. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL's highest-paid players list, some intriguing position battles in Winnipeg and Saskatchewan, the league shifting its season to start earlier in 2027, the retirement of Seth Hundeby, the Toronto Argonauts offering $1 hot dogs, and second-overall 2026 CFL Draft pick Niklas Henning signing with the Las Vegas Raiders.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zach Collaros enjoyed his first experience as a broadcast analyst for TSN during the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, he tells 3DownNation.com reporter Justin Dunk.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The CFL Players’ Association benefitted from the league’s desire to expand the Grey Cup playoffs starting in 2027, as the union's first vice president Brett Lauther explains to 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Canadian Football League changing its playoff format for 2027, offer their thoughts on all nine CFL draft classes, whether or not Diego Pavia will ever come to the CFL, the Calgary Stampeders new uniforms, the Ottawa Redblacks signing Luiji Vilain, and the retirement of P.J. Walker.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vernon Adams Jr. has developed a trend and wants to buck it in 2026, he tells 3DownNation.com's Justin Dunk. His last three CFL campaigns, to varying degrees, have started hot, with Adams Jr. being in the Most Outstanding Player conversation until different points in the schedule.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Justin Dunk and JC Abbott share opinions about how the Saskatchewan Roughriders handled Ajou Ajou's release following his suspension, break down Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, analyze whether Chad Kelly's NFL aspirations are legitimate and detail reasons behind the Ottawa Redblacks changing Canadian kickers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Saskatchewan Roughriders’ running back A.J. Ouellette did not undergo a viral body transformation in the offseason — but he has gained dad strength. Isla Jo was born on Friday, March 6 as Ouellette and his girlfriend, Caitlyn Amaral, welcomed a daughter into the world.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Habakkuk Baldonado has pushed confidence in Global athletes in the Canadian Football League to a new level. The 26-year-old maximized his earning potential for the 2026 CFL season, becoming the highest-paid Global in three-down league history by a considerable margin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy