Episodes
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Pregame Walkthrough — Eastern Semi-Final: Winnipeg at Toronto
The regular season is over. The playoffs are here. And the road to the Grey Cup begins at BMO Field. The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers both finished the regular season at 9-9, but those identical records don't begin to tell the whole story. On Saturday afternoon, two familiar rivals...
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Postgame Reaction — Montreal 33, Toronto 16
The regular season is over, and the Argos are headed to the playoffs. But after a 33-16 loss to the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto may have picked up a few more injuries than it can afford. With both teams resting a number of starters and Toronto dressing 15 new faces, Friday night's regular-season...
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Pregame Walkthrough — Week 21: Montreal at Toronto
Ben Grant and JB are back for the final regular-season edition of the Xs and Argos Pregame Walkthrough, getting you set for Friday night's matchup with the Montreal Alouettes at BMO Field. First, there's the biggest question hanging over Toronto's playoff preparations: How concerned should we be...
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Postgame Reaction — Ottawa 40, Toronto 39
The Argos lost the game. But the real concern is WHO they may have lost along the way. In a wild Friday night affair in Ottawa, the Redblacks scored a touchdown in the final seconds to escape with a 40-39 victory over Toronto. It was a thrilling finish to a game that ultimately meant nothing for...
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Pregame Walkthrough — Week 20: Toronto at Ottawa
With just two weeks remaining in the CFL regular season, the Argonauts are headed to Ottawa for a matchup with the Redblacks. But with Toronto's playoff position already secure, how much does winning this game really matter? Ben Grant and JB are back for another edition of the Xs and Argos…
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Bye Week Mailbag Special!
For this Bye Week Special, we're turning the show over to the listeners for a jam-packed mailbag featuring some terrific questions about the Argos, the CFL, and the finer points of football strategy. And where better to start than Toronto's recent short-yardage struggles? Why would a team...
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Postgame Reaction — BC 24, Toronto 17
The Argos came up one yard short. With Chad Kelly sitting this one out because of his hand injury, Nick Arbuckle stepped in and played well enough to give Toronto a chance to knock off one of the hottest teams in the CFL. But after driving all the way to the BC one-yard line in the final minute,...
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Pregame Walkthrough — Lions at Argonauts
Two of the hottest teams in the CFL collide at BMO Field. With JB away, 3DownNation's JC Abbott joins Ben Grant as the BC Lions, winners of seven of their last eight, come to Toronto to face an Argonauts team that has quietly won seven of its last nine. And there's another trend working in...
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Postgame Reaction — Toronto 30, Winnipeg 28
How on earth did the Argos win this game? Ben Grant goes solo with JB away for a Postgame Reaction to one of Toronto's strangest victories of the season - a 30-28 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a night when the Argos spent much of the first half looking completely out of sorts before…
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Pregame Walkthrough — Argonauts at Blue Bombers
JB is away this week, so 3DownNation's John Hodge returns to the co-host chair for the first time since 2024 as the Toronto Argonauts head to Winnipeg for a Friday night matchup with the Blue Bombers. There's some breaking news to discuss, with signs of actual movement toward CFL expansion in...
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Postgame Reaction — Toronto 24, Edmonton 19
The Argos have clinched a home playoff game, but they certainly didn't make it easy on themselves. Ben Grant goes solo for this edition of the Xs and Argos Postgame Reaction after Toronto held on for a 24-19 win over the Edmonton Elks, guaranteeing postseason football at BMO Field with four games...
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Pregame Walkthrough — Elks at Argonauts
Toronto enters Saturday's 3:00 p.m. matchup with Edmonton with a potential opportunity to clinch a playoff spot and secure a home playoff game. The guys start with a busy transaction report featuring both intriguing additions and concerning injuries. Meanwhile, Toronto has added several new…
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Postgame Reaction — Toronto 26, Ottawa 23
The Argos won. Somehow, they also made it far more interesting than it ever needed to be. Toronto moved the football almost at will against the Ottawa Redblacks, piling up first downs and consistently driving into scoring territory. Chad Kelly threw for 443 yards, the Argos produced 31 first…
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Pregame Walkthrough — Redblacks at Argos
It's perhaps the definition of a trap game, for those who believe in such things. Fresh off a convincing Labour Day victory in Hamilton, the 6-6 Toronto Argonauts are back at BMO Field on a short week to face a very well-rested Ottawa Redblacks team with nothing to lose. Ben Grant and JB get you...
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Postgame Reaction — Toronto 37, Hamilton 22
Now that is how you respond. One week after a frustrating loss in Saskatchewan, the Toronto Argonauts went into Hamilton for the Labour Day Classic, outplayed the Tiger-Cats and came away with a convincing 37-22 victory in one of their most important games of the season. Ben Grant and JB break…
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Pregame Walkthrough — Labour Day Classic: Argos at Tiger-Cats
Labour Day! The 5-6 Toronto Argonauts head down the QEW for the annual Labour Day Classic against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and this year's edition could have enormous implications for the East Division playoff race. Ben Grant and JB get you set for one of the biggest games on the CFL calendar on...
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Postgame Reaction — Saskatchewan 28, Toronto 24
In many ways, this might have been the Argos' worst loss of the season. Toronto went into Regina facing a Saskatchewan team ravaged by injuries, built a 22-12 halftime lead, and appeared to be in complete control. Instead, the Argos failed to score a single point on offence in the second half and...
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Pregame Walkthrough — Argos at Roughriders
This very quickly became a quarterback-themed episode. The 5-5 Toronto Argonauts head back on the road looking to climb above .500 again as they take on a Saskatchewan Roughriders team that has dropped two straight. Ben Grant and JB get you set for the first half of Toronto's two-game road trip…
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Postgame Reaction — Toronto 39, Hamilton 20
Now that looked like the team the Argos have been trying to become. After an hour-long lightning delay at BMO Field, Toronto turned a tight game into a convincing 39-20 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, using a dominant second half to pick up a massive win in the East Division. Ben Grant and…
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Pregame Walkthrough — CNE Game: Tiger-Cats at Argonauts
It's CNE Game in Toronto, and this one feels bigger than most. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats come to BMO Field for one of the marquee dates on the Argos calendar, and with Toronto and Hamilton battling for position in the East Division, there's a lot more at stake than bragging rights. Ben Grant and JB...
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Postgame Reaction — Edmonton 42, Toronto 12
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 11: Argos at Edmonton
Fresh off a wild 33-30 victory over Calgary at BMO Field, the 4-4 Toronto Argonauts head west to take on the 6-3 Edmonton Elks in a rare Saturday mid-afternoon matchup. Ben Grant and JB get you set for a fascinating test against one of the CFL's best teams. This week, the guys start with the…
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Postgame Reaction – Argonauts 33, Stampeders 30
Home sweet home. After seven straight games on the road, the Toronto Argonauts finally returned to BMO Field and somehow found a way to pull out a wild 33-30 victory over the Calgary Stampeders. It certainly wasn't easy. On a night when the Argos' offence seemed determined to give the game away,...
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 9: Home Opener vs. Calgary
After seven straight games on the road, the Toronto Argonauts are finally coming home. Ben Grant and JB get you set for Toronto's long-awaited home opener as the Double Blue welcome the Calgary Stampeders to a newly renovated BMO Field. Is this the game that marks the true beginning of the Argos'...
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Bye Week Podcast - Midseason Report Cards and Second-Half Outlook
The Argos have finally reached their second bye week, bringing an end to an unprecedented seven-game road trip to open the 2026 season. With Toronto sitting at 3-4, Ben Grant and JB take a step back to evaluate where the team stands, what they've accomplished, and what needs to improve as the...
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Postgame Reaction – Argonauts 26, Lions 12
The Toronto Argonauts couldn't have picked a better time to put together their most complete performance of the season. Facing what Ben Grant called a must-win game, the Double Blue delivered in all three phases, defeating the BC Lions 26-12 to head into the bye week with momentum and finally…
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 8: Argos at Lions
The Toronto Argonauts have reached a crossroads. After nearly two months on the road, the Double Blue head to Vancouver for what might be the most important game of the season. A win over the BC Lions sends Toronto into its bye week with momentum and in a good position in the standings before...
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Postgame Reaction – Tiger-Cats 24, Argonauts 23
The Toronto Argonauts suffered a heartbreaking 24-23 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night, and while the lasting image will be Lirim Hajrullahu's missed 31-yard field goal as time expired, Ben Grant and JB explain why the game was lost long before the final kick. Yes, Hajrullahu…
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 7: Argos vs. Tiger-Cats
After five straight games away from BMO Field, the Toronto Argonauts finally get something close to a home game as they head to Hamilton to face the Tiger-Cats in a pivotal East Division showdown. Ben Grant and JB get you set for a matchup that feels like a must-win for both clubs. This week, the...
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Postgame Reaction – Blue Bombers 30, Argonauts 21
The Toronto Argonauts left Winnipeg feeling like they let one get away. Despite holding Brady Oliveira to just 64 total yards, forcing two turnovers, and limiting the Blue Bombers to a single offensive touchdown, the Argos fell 30-21 in a game where mistakes in all three phases ultimately proved...
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 6: Argos at Blue Bombers
The Toronto Argonauts continue their season-opening road trip with one of the toughest assignments in the CFL - a Friday night showdown in Winnipeg. Ben Grant and JB get you set for a pivotal Week 6 matchup as the 2-2 Argos look to climb the East Division standings and prove they're not the team...
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Postgame Reaction – Stampeders 58, Argonauts 36
The Toronto Argonauts suffered their toughest loss of the young season Thursday night, falling 58-36 to the Calgary Stampeders in a game that slipped away just before halftime. For much of the opening half, the Argos were right where they wanted to be. The offence moved the football, special…
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 5: Argos at Stampeders
The Toronto Argonauts have won two straight and now head to Calgary for their fourth consecutive road game, looking to improve to 3-1 and continue climbing the East Division standings. This week, Ben Grant and JB celebrate two of the newest members of the All-Time Argos. The guys reflect on the...
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Postgame Reaction - Argos 40 - Roughriders 34
The Toronto Argonauts marched into Regina and handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their first loss of the season, knocking off the Riders 40-34 in what was officially a home game for Toronto but felt anything but. It wasn't a perfect performance, and it certainly wasn't a conventional one. There...
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 4: Argos at Roughriders
The Toronto Argonauts are coming off their first win of the season, but their toughest challenge yet awaits Friday night in Regina. Ben Grant and JB get you set for a showdown with the undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders in what could be an early measuring-stick game for the Double Blue. This…
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Postgame Reaction – Argos 44, Redblacks 24
The Toronto Argonauts picked up their first win of the 2026 season in impressive fashion, rolling past the Ottawa Redblacks 44-24 in a game that got closer than the final score might suggest, but was never really in question either. Ben Grant and JB break down a dominant performance from the…
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 3: Argos at Redblacks
The Argonauts are searching for their first win of the 2026 season, and this week's challenge comes with an extra layer of intrigue. Ben Grant and JB get you set for Toronto's trip to Ottawa, where the Argos will face their former head coach Ryan Dinwiddie for the first time. After re-watching...
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Montreal 37 - Toronto 30
The Toronto Argonauts opened their 2026 season with a frustrating 37–30 loss in Montreal, a game that felt very much there for the taking. In his first game action in 581 days, Chad Kelly looked every bit like one of the CFL's elite quarterbacks, throwing for 445 yards and three touchdowns. The...
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Pregame Walkthrough – Week 2: Argos at Alouettes
The wait is over. Argos football is back, and Ben Grant and JB are here to get you set for the Toronto's season opener Friday night in Montreal. This week, the guys break down a handful of notable roster moves, including the addition of Canadian offensive lineman Dominico Piazza, an intriguing...
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Week 1 - Regular Season Kickoff
The CFL season is finally here! With final roster cuts now complete, the guys break down the most surprising decisions Toronto made, including the departures of Aaron Casey, Anthony Vandal, and Peyton Logan. They also take a position-by-position look at the 2026 Argonauts and discuss how the…
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Postgame Reaction: Ti-Cats 20 - Argos 14 (Preseason Finale)
The Toronto Argonauts wrapped up their 2026 preseason schedule with a 20–14 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. While the final score won't count in the standings, there was no shortage of storylines as players battled for roster spots, practice roster opportunities, and...
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2026 Preseason Week 2
The regular season is almost here, but first the Toronto Argonauts have one more preseason test. Ben Grant and JB get you caught up on everything happening around the Double Blue and get you set for Friday night's preseason finale in Guelph against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Projected starting...
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Postgame Reaction: Toronto 20 - Hamilton 10
The Toronto Argonauts opened their 2026 preseason with a 20–10 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium, but with cold temperatures, driving rain, and heavy winds throughout the night, this was far from an ideal environment for evaluation. Ben Grant and JB break down Chad Kelly's…
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2026 Season Premiere
Ben Grant and JB officially kick off the 2026 season as the Toronto Argonauts open training camp and prepare for their preseason opener Saturday afternoon in Hamilton. This week's episode takes a deep dive into the early storylines shaping camp, including several surprising roster decisions as…
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2026 Post Draft Special
The Xs & Argos Post Draft Special is here! Ben Grant and JB discuss the retirement of CFL veteran DaVaris Daniels following an outstanding career that included two Grey Cup championships with the Double Blue. They also break down key upcoming dates as the Argos prepare for training camp and the...
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2026 Free Agency Special
Free agency has calmed down, and the Toronto Argonauts look very different than they did when we signed off in November. In this Free Agency Special, Ben Grant and JB break down the naming of new head coach Mike Miller, the additions of John Hufnagel and Jim Barker to the front office, the…
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Season Finale: Dinwiddie to Ottawa, the Coaching Search, and Ralph Holley Returns (with an interview)
Ben Grant and JB close out the 2025 season with a massive Xs and Argos finale, brought to you by Something in the Water Brewing. This episode covers one of the most dramatic few weeks in recent Argos memory. Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie is off to Ottawa, and Ben and JB break down how it all…
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Exit Interviews: The highs and lows of 2025
Ben Grant and JB return for the second-to-last episode of the 2025 season with a packed edition of the Xs and Argos Podcast. This week, the guys break down Toronto's team award nominees, and react to comments from head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and GM Michael "Pinball" Clemons during the Argos'...
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Postgame Reaction - Calgary 44 - Toronto 13
The Argonauts closed out their 2025 season with a 44–13 loss in Calgary, a game that started with a pick-six on Toronto's opening drive and never really turned around. The result didn't affect Toronto, but it did provide plenty of material for evaluation heading into the offseason. Ben Grant and…
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Pregame Walkthrough: Argos at Stampeders
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Toronto's final game of the 2025 season as the Argonauts head west to face the Calgary Stampeders. With playoff hopes officially gone, this week's focus shifts to reflection and evaluation. The guys dig into All-Star fan voting, which currently feels...
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