Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott provide insight, news, and analysis about all things Canadian football. A must-listen for CFL fans.

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Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the recent media availability of Toronto Argonauts&#39; general manager Mike &#39;Pinball&#39; Clemons, Shawn Lemon filing an appeal on his indefinite suspension from gambling, the health of Hamilton Tiger-Cats&#39; quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, the Edmonton Elks posting another large loss, and the retirement of Ted Laurent.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. At the time of this recording, the Argonauts had moved Chad Kelly to the suspended list, though the team has since announced that&#39;s no longer the case. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

3DownNation Podcast: Kelly update, Mitchell's injury, Lemon's appeal, Elks sale

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, JC Abbott discuss Toronto Argonauts&#39; quarterback Chad Kelly being suspended for a minimum of nine games, Nathan Rourke getting claimed off waivers by the New York Giants, Emmanuel Arceneaux retiring after 11 seasons in the CFL, this year&#39;s class of inductees for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the B.C. Lions signing Vancouver native and nine-year NFL veteran Christian Covington, and Milt Stegall returning to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for the first day of training camp. Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Kelly gets suspended, Rourke gets claimed, Stegall returns

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts and franchise quarterback Chad Kelly filing their defence amid an ongoing lawsuit, the aftermath of the 2024 CFL Draft, Shawn Lemon being suspended for betting on games, former CFL general manager Jo-Anne Polak joining Football Canada&#39;s board of directors, and the retirement of Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Chad Kelly update, 2024 CFL Draft reaction, Lemon gets suspended

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3DownNation reporters JC Abbott, John Hodge, and Ben Grant perform a live mock ahead of the 2024 CFL Draft.Abbott made selections on behalf of the B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Montreal Alouettes, while Hodge represented the Edmonton Elks, Calgary Stampeders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Grant picked for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts, and Ottawa Redblacks.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Don&#39;t forget to return to 3DownNation for our live draft show on Tuesday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

2024 CFL Mock Draft LIVE

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss three CFL teams violating the league&#39;s salary cap, TSN&#39;s two-game preseason broadcast schedule, Ottawa Redblacks&#39; running back Devonte Williams suffering a torn Achilles, the upcoming NFL and CFL drafts, the retirement of Saskatchewan Roughriders&#39; offensive lineman Logan Bandy, and the CFL Players&#39; Association joining the Canadian Labour Congress.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. It should be noted that this episode was recorded prior to the announcement of Shawn Lemon being suspended indefinitely for betting on CFL games, which will be discussed next week. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Three CFL teams violate salary cap, TSN's preseason slate, Williams tears Achilles

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Nathan Rourke&#39;s criticism of how the CFL has handled the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly, Jack Hinsperger&#39;s potential career-ending injury, Jeremy O&#39;Day addressing Saskatchewan&#39;s decision to place Chase Claypool on their negotiation list, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers making a massive profit, the Montreal Alouettes wearing throwback uniforms, and an intriguing player potentially being added to the 2024 CFL Draft.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rourke criticizes CFL, Hinsperger's injury, O'Day discusses Claypool

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the update to the lawsuit facing Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts, Dunk&#39;s new gig on Regina radio, the retirement of perennial all-stars Chris Van Zeyl and Shawn Lemon, the latest edition of Hodge&#39;s mock draft, and Henry Burris getting a new coaching job in the college ranks.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Kelly lawsuit update, Dunk's new gig, Van Zeyl and Lemon retire

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Saskatchewan Roughriders adding Canadian receiver and current NFL free agent Chase Claypool to their negotiation list, Theo Benedet and Giovanni Manu posting elite numbers at UBC&#39;s pro day, Football Canada hiring former CFL executive Kevin McDonald, Touchdown Pacific selling out in record time, and the passing of legendary executive Jim Hopson.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Riders neg Claypool, CFL draft prospect pro days, Hopson passes away

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John Hodge and JC Abbott do a deep dive on the CFL Combine in Winnipeg, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each position group and giving their overall thoughts on the event. They also discuss A.C. Leonard apparent retirement, Dave Dickenson hiring his brother in Calgary, Chris Jones feeling optimistic about a potential ownership change in Edmonton, Brendan Taman staying in a haunted hotel room, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders signing a big-name college quarterback.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

CFL Combine recap, Dickenson brothers reunite, Jones optimistic about Elks sale

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Prospective first-overall 2024 CFL Draft pick Joel Dublanko sat down with John Hodge at the CFL Combine in Winnipeg to discuss qualifying for Canadian citizenship, his two-year professional journey, and recently connecting with fellow American-Canadian linebacker Alex Singleton.Please come back later this week for a regular episode of the 3DownNation Podcast featuring John Hodge and JC Abbott. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Joel Dublanko hoping to follow in Alex Singleton's footsteps as late CFL draft addition

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On a special edition of the 3DownNation Podcast, John Hodge sits down with top CFL draft prospect and star Laval receiver Kevin Mital at the CFL Combine in Winnipeg. The pair discuss Mital&#39;s incredible 2022 season during which he won the Hec Crighton Trophy and Vanier Cup MVP, his preparation for the CFL Combine, and the criminal charges that led to him being suspended for one game in 2023. Please come back later this week for a regular episode of the 3DownNation Podcast featuring John Hodge and JC Abbott. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Star receiver Kevin Mital discusses highs and lows of U Sports career, goals for CFL Combine

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Cohosts John Hodge and JC Abbott discuss Hodge&#39;s first mock draft for 2024, the retirement of four-time all-star linebacker Larry Dean, Canadian Football Hall of Fame head coach Dave Ritchie passing away at age 85, trailblazing kicker Maya Turner being honoured at a Winnipeg Jets game, and Cody Fajardo celebrating a lack of turnover for the Montreal Alouettes in free agency.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

CFL mock draft, Dean retires, Ritchie passes away

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL launching an independent investigation of allegations made against the Toronto Argonauts and franchise quarterback Chad Kelly, Nathan Rourke signing a contract extension with the New England Patriots, the Saskatchewan Roughriders paying tribute to former president and CEO Jim Hopson, Toronto hiring former CFL quarterback Drew Tate to their coaching staff, and four Canadians taking part in the NFL Combine.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

CFL investigates Kelly allegations, Patriots extend Rourke, Argos hire Tate

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the lawsuit facing the Toronto Argonauts and franchise quarterback Chad Kelly, the retirement of three-time all-star linebacker Henoc Muamba, Craig Dickenson joining the Calgary Stampeders as a consultant, a former CFL award nominee being arrested in Florida, and the tragic passing of former CFL defensive lineman Craig Roh.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Argos and Kelly sued, Muamba retires, Roh passes away

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Tim White re-signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the B.C. Lions extending franchise quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. through 2026, 3DownNation&#39;s post-free agency power rankings, a GoFundMe campaign supporting former CFL fullback Mike Sellers, and Antonio Simmons eyeing a return to the CFL.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

White and Adams extend, Sellers falls ill, CFL power rankings debate

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the winners and losers from CFL free agency, Canadian defensive lineman Mathieu Betts signing with the Detroit Lions, the retirement of longtime Hamilton Tiger-Cats&#39; linebacker Simoni Lawrence, the aftermath of the Boomer Esiason saga, and the death of two Winnipeg Blue Bombers legends.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

CFL free agent frenzy, Betts signs in NFL, Boomer aftermath

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers retaining Brady Oliveira and Dalton Schoen, the Saskatchewan Roughriders agreeing to terms with three top pending CFL free agents, Mathieu Betts and Tim White still being without deals for 2024, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats unveiling their new coaching staff, and Chris Streveler commenting on Boomer Esiason&#39;s viral commentary from his NFL debut.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bombers keep Oliveira and Schoen, Riders get aggressive, CFL free agency

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers bringing back fan favourite Chris Streveler, the Montreal Alouettes releasing William Stanback, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats trading for Canadian linebacker Jordan Williams, the Chicago Bears hiring former CFL M.O.P. Kerry Joseph, and all things CFL free agency.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bombers sign Streveler, Stanback gets cut, CFL free agency

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss John Hufnagel stepping down as the president of the Calgary Stampeders, the Ottawa Redblacks acquiring Dru Brown from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL mulling changes to its kickoff rules, the Saskatchewan Roughriders re-signing backup quarterback Mason Fine, and the B.C. Lions making changes to their receiving corps.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hufnagel steps down, Redblacks get Brown, CFL mulls kickoff change

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Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks trading Jake Ceresna to the Toronto Argonauts for Kurleigh Gittens Jr., several CFL quarterbacks restructuring their contracts, Qwan&#39;tez Stiggers pursuing the NFL, the contract status of head coaches and general managers around the league, and Chris Streveler reportedly considering a return to the CFL.Please subscribe to the show on your favourite podcast provider. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>