The National Rundown

Welcome to Episode 8 of The National Rundown!Hosts Brady Locke and Geono are holding down the desk today to tackle the absolute biggest storylines cutting across both the CEBL and the CFL. From unexpected roster shakeups to media broadcast rights and critical team evaluations, the guys cover it all.Here is what is on deck for today’s show:The CEBL Conference Divide: With the Montreal Alliance losing Javon Freeman-Liberty (JFL) and the Niagara River Lions somehow sitting 3rd in the East, we ask the ultimate question: Is the East officially better than the West right now?The CBC TV Deal: Geono pitches a major broadcast strategy. With the NHL playoffs wrapping up and the CBC lacking CFL rights, how can the CEBL capitalize on securing a prime "Game of the Week" spot next season?CFL Quarterbacks & Duos: We dive into the gridiron to analyze Jake Maier’s evolution and debate a massive question: Are Tyson Philpot and Davis Alexander the absolute best duo in the CFL right now?Roster Madness (Returns & Departures): The Vancouver Bandits secure a massive signing in Mitch Creek, and Xavier Moon might be on his way back. Does this lock the Bandits in at the number one spot in the West? Plus, we check the damage on Montreal following JFL's departure.Reviewing the Hot Takes: We revisit Brady's legendary Scarborough take, check in on Vancouver, and re-evaluate our previous hot takes on Edmonton (do they just need a superstar?) and Calgary.Hit play and join the rundown!

Welcome to the debut episode of The Canadian Fast Break!Hosts Brady Locke and Jeremy Russo (joined by Geono) are tracking the chaotic, fast-paced world of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). On today's premiere, the guys welcome Jeremy to the spotlight to break down a wild Week 6 landscape.Here is what is on deck for today’s show:The Standings Shockers: A deep dive into Kelowna’s Hoopsfest, the massive Eastern Conference dominance (13-6 against the West!), and how the Montreal Alliance pulled off a stunning upset over Brampton.Calgary’s Crisis: With the Surge sitting at a brutal 0-9, we ask the ultimate question: how long do we have to wait for Calgary to finally get a win?The Return of Khalil Ahmad: What does his comeback mean for the Niagara River Lions' championship trajectory?The Ultimate 1-10 Power Rankings: Jeremy reveals his official league hierarchy, and Brady and Geono cross-examine it against their own takes from The National Rundown."Fresh Takes" & Game Predictions: The crew shares their first-season impressions on standout players, thoughts on the Target Score Time, and locks in predictions for tonight's three massive matchups.Is the league's parity just a phase, or is this beautiful chaos exactly what Canadian basketball is all about? Hit play and join the fast break!

Welcome to North Of The End Zone—your new favourite CFL show! 🏈In our historic first-ever episode, hosts Brady Locke and Owen Reid break down a wild, down-to-the-wire opening week where away teams ruled the gridiron. Every single game came down to the wireInside this episode:The Robert Kennedy III Revenge Game: How the Montreal Alouettes erased a 14-point deficit to shock the Ticats in OT, despite a massive injury blow.Calgary’s Clock & Rouge Blunder: Winnipeg edges the Stamps 30-28 in a thriller. We dissect the rule confusion that cost Calgary, Jake Ceresna's 3-sack debut, and Brady Oliveira making history.Elks Break the Curse: Edmonton secures its first Week 1 win since 2019 behind Justin Rankin's monster 200-yard night, while the Redblacks drown in turnovers.Team of the Week: Brady and Owen crown the ultimate standout squad from opening weekend.Looking Ahead: The Toronto Argos begin an unprecedented two-month road trip due to World Cup stadium renovations. Plus, a massive Grey Cup rematch as the defending champion Riders face Nathan Rourke and the BC Lions.Hit subscribe and join the huddle!

This week on The National Rundown, Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio break down a busy week across the CFL and CEBL. The duo discusses Hamilton and Montreal's dramatic season opener, Ottawa's early questions under Ryan Dinwiddie, Calgary's coaching vacancy, Edmonton's strong start and what went wrong for the Stampeders. On the basketball side, they dive into Brampton's hot streak, Montreal's struggles, Scarborough's near-perfect start, the Edmonton Stingers, Winnipeg Sea Bears and the impact of neutral-site games in the Yukon. Plus, Bo Levi Mitchell's MOP case, updated CFL power rankings and their quarter-season CEBL MVP rankings.

Brady and Geono break down the absolute chaos taking over the CEBL Western Conference and the massive shakeups across the CFL. The guys dive headfirst into a heated Hot Take Check-In to debate if the Winnipeg Sea Bears are stumbling, how the Edmonton Stingers' wild roster overhaul affects their championship ceiling, and whether the Vancouver Bandits have officially claimed the crown as the best team in the league. Over on the gridiron, Brady and Geono give their honest take on the new CFL DAZN TV deal—the good, the bad, and the ugly—before building their official CFL Power Rankings live on air from 1 to 9. To wrap it all up, they reveal their current Top 5 CFL Most Outstanding Player candidates—featuring Rourke, Bo Levi, Fajardo, VA, and Brady Olivera—and preview a massive week of matchups, including a pivotal Winnipeg vs. Calgary West Division showdown.

Brady and Geono are back with a jam-packed episode. They break down the chaotic scene in Edmonton, evaluate the Scarborough threat level, debate Vancouver's true identity, and check Calgary's panic meter before talking if Davis Alexander is for real.

Brady and Geono are back for another episode to break down the early parts of the CEBL season. Listen to the guys talk about Brampton's hot start, the new additions in Ottawa and Montreal, and whether Niagara is in trouble. All that and more as the CFL preseason gets underway!

This week, Brady Locke and Geono Aloisio break down a huge opening weekend across Canadian sports, including the CEBL’s national TV debut on CBC, early impressions from around the league and some major CFL storylines as training camps officially open. How did the CEBL’s CBC broadcast actually go? Which CFL players and teams have the most on the line heading into 2026? Our biggest hot takes entering the season.

Brady and Geono are back at it, breaking down the CEBL season and picking their power rankings 1-10. Stick around to hear about who they have at #1 and their thoughts on the Mamba rebrand. As well as debating the new CFL format changes and what it might mean for the league moving forward.

Join Brady and Geono for the debut of The National Rundown as they kick off episode number one. The guys break down last year's CEBL and CFL seasons before giving you the ultimate primer for everything you need to know heading into 2026. You will also get the full story on the Off the Line network and what to expect from your new favourite sports duo.