3DownNation Podcast

Kenny Lawler’s NFL to CFL star evolution: chirper to peaceful playmaker 02.06.2026 15min

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

New TV deal, CFL cutdown day, 2026 predictions 01.06.2026 1h 17min

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

Veteran CFL quarterback Dustin Crum chose Montreal Alouettes over B.C. Lions 01.06.2026 14min

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

Commissioner Stewart Johnston breaks down process which led to new CFL broadcast rights agreements 28.05.2026 23min

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 explains interest in CFL broadcast rights deal 28.05.2026 26min

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 wants to become first CFL player to reach 1,000 rushing and receiving 27.05.2026 13min

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

CFL expansion buzz, preseason reaction, power rankings 25.05.2026 1h 37min

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’ QB Davis Alexander played through torn UCL, fractured elbow at Portland State 22.05.2026 9min

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

Schager shines for Riders, CFL ratifies new rules, B.C. Lions reworking lease 20.05.2026 1h 24min

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

Brady Oliveira wants to play 10 CFL seasons, retire as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber 14.05.2026 11min

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

CFL's highest-paid players, training camp battles, season shift 08.05.2026 50min

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

CFL on TSN stint could spur broadcast future for Zach Collaros 06.05.2026 10min

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

CFLPA player representatives unanimously voted to pass Grey Cup playoff format change, CBA amendments 04.05.2026 16min

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

CFL playoff changes, draft grades, Diego Pavia update 30.04.2026 1h 53min

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. wants to avoid ‘rock bottom’ fall off with Calgary Stampeders in 2026 CFL season 20.04.2026 12min

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

Ajou suspended, Elgersma signs with Bombers, Redblacks kicker change 17.04.2026 1h 6min

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

A.J. Ouellette acquires ‘dad strength’ for 2026 CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders 14.04.2026 22min

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

Disrespected to highest-paid: Habakkuk Baldonado resets CFL standard for Global players with record contract 12.04.2026 32min

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

Rourke tries flag, Elks profitability, Stampeders stadium 10.04.2026 1h 28min

Justin Dunk, John Hodge, and JC Abbott discuss Nathan Rourke trying his hand at flag football ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics, the Edmonton Elks possibly becoming profitable in the not-too-distant future, the Calgary Stampeders potentially getting a new stadium, the Elks hiring Rick Campbell, ranking all nine CFL quarterback rooms, and Chris Streveler announcing his retirement from professional football.Please enjoy the show and subscribe on your favourite podcast provider.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Night before Grey Cup, Trevor Harris asked himself if CFL championship game would be his last 09.04.2026 18min

From afar during the lead-up to the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg, it did not seem Trevor Harris intended the game to be the last of his 13-year CFL career. However, he recently admitted to 3DownNation reporter Justin Dunk that the thought entered his mind once on Saturday night.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy