3DownNation Podcast
Episodes
CBA standstill, Riders bring back Hughes, could Tre Ford start for Elks?
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the CFL's CBA negotiations coming to a standstill, Canadian quarterback Tre Ford's pot...
CFL draft, rule changes, CBA update
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the 2022 CFL Draft, the league's recently announced rule changes, the three Canadian who w...
Mitchell's future, Canadians in NFL draft, could Elks trade top pick?
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Chris Jones saying there are 'lots of people calling' to trade for the first overall p...
Trestman's tweet, Toronto poll, Metchie wins Cornish
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and J.C. Abbott discuss Marc Trestman calling the recent discussion regarding CFL rules a distraction, John Metchie ...
Naturalized Canadians, CFL expansion guarantee and Cody Fajardo handling pressure-packed situations
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and JC Abbott discuss the idea of naturalized Canadians potentially impacting the ratio, commissioner Randy Ambrosie putting the ...
Four-down vote, CFL's Women in Football Program, Ross' barbell backflip
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders voting to play four-down football, the CFL's ...
CFL combine, Tre Ford draws NFL attention, will J. T. Barrett start for Elks?
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and J.C. Abbott discuss the CFL's first in-person combine since 2019, who Edmonton could select with the first o...
Four-down debate, Riders sign Campbell, Tre Ford garners NFL attention
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss the possibility of the CFL switching to four-down football, the Saskatchewan Roughriders signi...
Burris returns to CFL, U Sports athletes grab NFL attention, Bo Levi Mitchell and Tony Romo
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and J.C. Abbott discuss Henry Burris returning to the CFL, take an in depth look at each CFL team’s current salary cap situatio...
Barrett's contract, no CBA talks, Hodge's mock draft
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss former Ohio State star quarterback J.T. Barrett's contract with the Elks, a lack of CBA ta...
Elks sign Bryant, Ticats neg Griffin, Jones calls out Stamps
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts John Hodge and J.C. Abbott discuss the Edmonton Elks signing former NFL receiver Martavis Bryant, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats adding one-handed l...
Streveler joins Dolphins, Redblacks add Vic Beasley to neg list, Marino's rant
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss quarterback Chris Streveler signing with the Miami Dolphins, the Ottawa Redblacks adding former first-roun...
Elks sign Carter, Argos sign Banks, Walter makes history
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks signing Duron Carter as a defensive back, Brandon Banks signing with the Toronto Argonau...
L.A. Rams' DL Michael Hoecht honoured to represent Canada in Super Bowl LVI
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a very special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, L.A. Rams' defensive lineman and Oakville, Ont. native Michael Hoecht stops by to discuss hi...
Masoli joins Ottawa, Harris leaves Winnipeg, CFL free agent frenzy
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Jeremiah Masoli signing with the Ottawa Redblacks, Andrew Harris leaving the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in favo...
Masoli causes bidding war, Fajardo restructures, Bowman unretires
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa Redblacks having a bidding war for the services of pending free agent quarter...
Reilly retires, Collaros re-signs, Chris Jones visits Duron Carter
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the retirement of B.C. Lions' quarterback Michael Reilly, Chris Jones reaching out to Duron Carter abo...
Collaros' contract negotiations, Ticats choose Evans, Breaux unretires
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss contract negotiations between Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Dane Evans re-signing with the ...
Bo restructures, Riders re-sign Leonard, Jefferson gets 'bum-rushed'
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Bo Levi Mitchell's redone contract in Calgary, Willie Jefferson and his family getting "bum-rushed...
Jones takes shot at Fajardo, Bo Levi Mitchell's contract, Arbuckle's future
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Edmonton's new offensive coaching staff, Bo Levi Mitchell's contract with the Stampeders, Simoni L...
Jones to Edmonton, Burke to Ottawa, NFL workouts
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the hiring of head coach and general manager Chris Jones in Edmonton, the hiring of general manager Shawn ...
Grey Cup, four downs, Steinauer & O'Shea
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers winning a second straight Grey Cup, TSN ratings, Mike O'Shea reportedly bein...
Grey Cup preview, Ottawa GM interviews, Riders' off-season questions
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the upcoming Grey Cup, off-season questions facing the Argos and Riders, the alleged postgame altercation ...
Stamps & Als eliminated, Purifoy's detainment, U Sports playoffs
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the elimination of the Calgary Stampeders and Montreal Alouettes from the CFL postseason, the detainment o...
Edmonton cleans house, Streveler gets cut, Levels guarantees win
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Edmonton cleaning house, Patrick Levels guaranteeing a win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Semi-F...
Vallesi's F-bomb, Dickenson 'not happy' with Riders, Hajrullahu's NFL debut
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Saskatchewan Roughriders' head coach Craig Dickenson not being happy with his team, Tom Vallesi droppi...
CFL scoring is down, Mosca passes away, Irving to retire
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL's diminishing scoring, the upcoming retirement of legendary play-by-play man Bob Irving, some ...
Dinwiddie 'blew it,' Stamps sign Begelton, Elks extend Arbuckle
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Ryan Dinwiddie blowing a late-game decision against the B.C. Lions, Edmonton re-signing Nick Arbuckle, Cal...
Arbuckle gets traded, Desjardins gets fired, Als catch fire
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the latest around all things Canadian football. Today's episode covers the firing of Ottawa Redblacks&...
Elks trade Harris, Roberson signs, Black leaves TSN
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks trading quarterback Trevor Harris to the Montreal Alouettes, Tre Roberson signing with t...
Adams gets hurt, Harris gets demoted, is Bo back?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the potential season-ending injury to Vernon Adams Jr., Trevor Harris getting demoted in Edmonton, Toronto...
Steele gets fired, Lawler gets arrested, Fajardo apologizes
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Eddie Steele being let go by 630 CHED in Edmonton, Kenny Lawler getting arrested for impaired driving, Cod...
Redblacks bounce back, Riders complete comeback, Harris' neck injury
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Saskatchewan's big comeback win over the B.C. Lions, Trevor Harris' curious neck injury, Patrick L...
Ottawa stinks, Bo gets benched, Chris Jones takes over Argos' D
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Ottawa Redblacks' terrible loss to Hamilton, the emergence of Riders' rookie Kian Schaffer-Bak...
Chris Jones returns, Banjo Bowl ejections, QB injuries
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the return of Chris Jones to the CFL, the ejections from the Banjo Bowl, injuries to Cody Fajardo and Dane...
Bombers walk the walk, Elks outbid Riders for Moncrief, should Stamps hit panic button?
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss whether or not the Calgary Stampeders should hit the panic button after starting the season 1-4, Winnipeg ...
Ruby gets cut, Maier shines, LaPolice calls offence 'unacceptable'
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Edmonton Elks releasing Jacob Ruby, Jake Maier shining in Calgary, Chris Streveler making the Arizona ...
Edmonton's COVID outbreak, Alexander's big hit, Doman buys Lions
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Edmonton's COVID outbreak, Brandon Alexander's hellacious shot on DaVaris Daniels, Amar Doman'...
Bo Levi Mitchell's broken leg, Sewell calls out Harris, TV ratings up
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Bo Levi Mitchell hitting the six-game injured list with a fractured fibula, Almondo Sewell calling out Elk...
TSN ratings, Nathan Rourke's surprise start, Cody Fajardo's headshot
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge talk about television ratings for the CFL on TSN, McLeod Bethel-Thompson outplaying Bo Levi Mitchell, Nathan Rourk...
One critical question for each CFL team in 2021
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge go from coast to coast, asking one critical question for each CFL team. Can the Riders protect Cody Fajardo? Will ...
TSN changes, Roosevelt released, Canadian QBs rise
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss some changes surrounding the CFL on TSN, the release of Naaman Roosevelt (and where he might end up), and ...
Derek Dennis' contract, Toronto's Facebook plea & how much Paxton Lynch is getting paid
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Edmonton Elks' offensive lineman Derek Dennis calling his contract "BS," the Toronto Argonauts...
Positive COVID tests, Paxton Lynch makes Riders debut, CEWS money withheld
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL having ten positive COVID-19 tests, Paxton Lynch making his debut at Roughriders' training cam...
XFL deal dies, Riders suffer four Achilles tears, Bo embraces villain role
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the end of a potential partnership between the CFL and XFL, the Riders suffering four Achilles tears ahead...
LaBatte steps away, Reilly's new name, 2021 season prop bets
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Brendon LaBatte's decision not to play in 2021, Bo Levi Mitchell's receivers, Brandon Banks' c...
Bill C-218, Sinopoli's retirement, Dickenson's comments on Fajardo
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss all the latest news across the Canadian Football League, including the passing of Bill C-218, the retireme...
3DownNation Podcast: 2021 CFL season confirmed, incoming player retirements, Dickenson's warning
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL board of governors voting in favour of a 14-game 2021 regular season, a possible influx of player ...
CFL & CFLPA sign amended CBA, 2021 season vote, plaid helmets
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host John Hodge and guest co-host JC Abbott discuss the CFL and CFLPA ratifying an amended CBA for the 2021 season, the upcoming vote from the board o...
Edmonton Elks name & logo, Ambrosie presents to the Senate, 2021 CFL season update
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the unveiling of the Edmonton Elks name and logo, Randy Ambrosie's presentation to the Senate regardin...
Twitter beef, CFL training camp start dates, Jon Ryan's comments
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Twitter beef between Sportsnet reporter Arash Madani and Hamilton Tiger-Cats' owner Bob Young, a start...
2021 season guarantees, Mitchell on the XFL, Nathan Rourke's future
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Bob Young's guarantee for the 2021 season, Bo Levi Mitchell's comments on the XFL and the future o...
Edmonton's $7.1 million loss & CFL still awaiting health approval from B.C. & Ontario
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge explain why B.C. and Ontario have not yet approved the CFL's return-to-play plan, which contradicted a report ...
TSN's CFL Draft ratings, Riders' picks, Chuba Hubbard signs with Panthers
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the aftermath of the 2021 CFL Draft, TSN's ratings on the broadcast, the Saskatchewan Roughriders'...
Dunk, Hodge & Abbott give a team-by-team breakdown of the 2021 CFL Draft
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation draft analysts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott react to the 2021 CFL Draft moments following its conclusion. They go from coast to ...
3DownNation Live Mock Draft
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation draft experts Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott sit down to perform a live CFL mock draft. Each analyst takes three teams through the...
Ranking the talent at every position in the 2021 CFL Draft
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special episode of the 3DownNation Podcast in which John Hodge and JC Abbott rank the talent at every position in the 2021 CFL Dra...
CFL's new target date, Ambrosie's XFL update, questionable combine numbers
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation Podcast co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL's return-to-play plan, Randy Ambrosie's vague update on discussions wi...
CFL federal aid, return-to-play & Global Draft
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation Podcast co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL's request for federal aid, Ontario sport minister Lisa McLeod's hesita...
Protecting the ratio, XFL merger & Canadian NFL Draft prospects
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the importance of the CFL's national ratio, Randy Ambrosie's eyebrow-raising comments about the XF...
NFL games in Canada, Winnipeg's $7 million loss, NCAA pro days
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the NFL's intention to play regular season games in Canada, Winnipeg's $7 million loss amid the CO...
John Hodge & Matt Sekeres discuss questions, reporting around potential CFL-XFL merger
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation Podcast co-host John Hodge is joined by special guest Matt Sekeres to discuss the many questions surrounding a potential partnership betwe...
Pay cuts, retirements, potential CFL-XFL TV deal
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the CFL's business model, the league's proposed 20 percent pay cut for players, and the latest on ...
John Hodge & Dave Naylor debate whether or not the CFL's business model is broken
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation's John Hodge & TSN's Dave Naylor debate whether or not the CFL's business model is broken. The pair also discuss the impac...
Muamba signs, the CFL's business model & the XFL
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the latest on talks surrounding a potential partnership between the XFL and the CFL, the Toronto Argonauts...
The XFL is coming!
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the potential partnership between the CFL and XFL, Bob Young's statement, and the death of Chris Schul...
Justin Dunk discusses the CFL/XFL announcement with Randy Ambrosie
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation's Justin Dunk interviews CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie regarding Wednesday's announcement about the formalized discussions takin...
How much will CFL quarterbacks get paid in 2021?
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3DownNation Podcast co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the latest around Canadian football, including a breakdown of CFL quarterback salaries...
Is Henoc Muamba heading to Toronto?
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the future of Henoc Muamba, the retirement of Ricky Collins Jr., and Toronto's salary cap situation.Ad...
Judge-ment Day
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss the Toronto Argonauts signing Cameron Judge, Randy Ambro...
CFL free agent frenzy
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the 3DownNation Podcast, co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss day one of CFL free agency, the CFL and the CFLPA's ...
The Return of the 3DownNation Podcast
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the relaunched 3DownNation Podcast, co-hosts Justin Dunk and John Hodge discuss Charleston Hughes signing with the Toronto Arg...
Undrafted to NFL dream through Canada: Derrick Moncrief
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Derrick Moncrief realized his NFL dream in Week 8 of the 2020 season. Playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL, with Chris Jones as his tut...
Inside the video game: Doug Flutie's Maximum Football co-founder Dave Winter
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vancouver island native Dave Winter had a vision for a football game with multiple options and playing styles, including Canadian rules. So he created...
2020 CFL draft breakdown with the original Canadian guru Duane Forde
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TSN draftnik Duane Forde teams up with 3DownNation's Justin Dunk, John Hodge and JC Abbott for a comprehensive breakdown of the 2020 CFL draft. Th...
University of Nevada, Canadian receiver Brendan O'Leary-Orange ascent to pro prospect
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian pass catcher Brendan O'Leary-Orange joins 3DownNation's Justin Dunk to share his football journey, detail a scary play that had him s...
Canadian receiver Dejon Brissett jumping out of the gym and on tape
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian receiver Dejon Brissett is looking to join his brother Oshae Brissett playing professional sports. The younger bro is currently a member of t...
In depth: Ohio University, Canadian QB Nathan Rourke NFL Draft process
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke had a highly productive NCAA career at Ohio University and it should translate into a shot in the NFL. Rourke detai...
Throwback style: University of Buffalo, Canadian offensive lineman Tomas Jack Kurdyla
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian offensive lineman Tomas Jack-Kurdyla learned the value of a dollar while growing up and applies the same work ethic and focus to thriving as ...
The rise of Rysen John
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Canadian receiver Rysen John had a stellar senior season at Simon Fraser University and its garnered the attention of NFL and CFL scouts. The six-foot...
The Jordan Williams Experience
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Freakishly athletic Canadian linebacker Jordan Williams patiently waited for his citizenship papers in order to be eligible for the CFL draft after a ...
Better call Sol: CFLPA president and Riders linebacker Solomon Elimimian
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CFLPA president and Riders linebacker Solomon Elimimian joins the 3DownNation podcast hosted by Justin Dunk to detail his off-season. Elimimian re-sig...
Kickers, punters and long snappers are football players too: renowned NFL, CFL specialists coach Gary Zauner
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former NCAA, NFL special teams coordinator and pro kicking consultant Gary Zauner joins 3DownNation's Justin Dunk from Arizona. He has created hi...
Adam Bighill droppin’ knowledge about the business and politics in the NFL
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Adam Bighill joins the 3Down pod and takes us behind the scenes of what it is like for a CFL star at an NFL training...
Lions GM Ed Hervey details new CFL negotiating window
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
B.C. Lions general manager Ed Hervey joins 3DownNation insider Justin Dunk to provide insight from multiple different perspectives on the CFL's ne...
CFL winter meetings 2020: Bombers' Mike O'Shea and Kyle Walters
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Winnipeg Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea and general manager Kyle Walters join 3DownNation insider Justin Dunk to chop it up about facial hair...
CFL winter meetings 2020: Ridin' with the Riders' top football men
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Jeremy O'Day and head coach Craig Dickenson join 3DownNation insider Justin Dunk for separate one-on-one ...
CFL winter meetings 2020: Redblacks' GM Marcel Desjardins
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ottawa Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins joins 3DownNation insider Justin Dunk to break down all facets of the trade for quarterback Nick Ar...
CFL winter meetings 2020: Argos' head coach Ryan Dinwiddie
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie joins 3DownNation insider Justin Dunk for a chat about his hair, the fake news report about his NFL head c...