Xs and Argos Podcast

Pregame Walkthrough: At Montreal

July 13, 2023 02:53 - 55 minutes - 44.5 MB

The Argos extend head coach Ryan Dinwiddie through the 2026 season. Where does he rank among head coaches in the CFL? Toronto traded 2020 second round draft pick Sam Acheampong to the Edmonton Elks for a fifth round pick in 2024 and the negotiation rights to a player who may be made for the CFL. Will McLeod Bethel-Thompson end up in Ottawa? We've got answers!

Corey Mace and the best defense in the CFL

July 06, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

In this bye week special, hosts Ben and JB look at why the Argos are being disrespected and how fans should enjoy Coach Mace while he's still here. They also discuss the importance of the next five games, rank the league's quarterbacks, and deliver their Power Rankings. The show ends with the usual segments: Put Me Down for 20, and CFL Picks.

Toronto 45 - BC 24

July 04, 2023 04:44 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MB

The Toronto Argonauts are the only undefeated team remaining in the CFL after they blew away the BC Lions 45-24 at BMO Field on Monday night. The Argos scored on offense, defense, and special teams as all three units contributed in this fantastic early season litmus test.

Battle of the Undefeated: BC at Toronto

June 30, 2023 01:08 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

There are some significant injury concerns on both teams as the 3-0 BC Lions travel to Toronto to take on the 2-0 Argonauts. We've got all the week's Argos news plus the usual assortment of pregame goodies including some bold predictions.

Toronto 43 - Edmonton 31

June 26, 2023 04:21 - 52 minutes - 42 MB

It was a tight first half, a Toronto-dominated third quarter, and a fourth quarter that "bounced" the Elks' way in what was one of the strangest Argos games in recent memory. The Toronto Sack Exchange was open for business, bringing down Elks quarterbacks six times, the defense also adding a pick-six and a fumble recovery. Chad Kelly made a few mistakes but also had huge highlights, and David Ungerer and Dejon Brissett both played very well with Kurleigh Gitten Jr out.

Pregame Walkthrough: At Edmonton

June 22, 2023 03:25 - 51 minutes - 41 MB

With Stiggers and McFadden both coming off great games at corner and Jamal Peters returning, who should Toronto go with in the secondary? The Argos have the depth to withstand injuries at every positions except quarterback, so, how do they protect Chad Kelly? We get you set for Toronto's game in Edmonton with a preview, OC/DC, bets, picks, and much more.

Toronto 32 - Hamilton 14

June 19, 2023 04:51 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MB

Chad Kelly scored three touchdowns on the ground, Damonte Coxie went off, and the Argos defense shut down BLM and the Tiger-Cats as Toronto rolled to a convincing win in their opener. We take it all apart and put it back together in our postgame reaction podcast.

Pregame Walkthrough - The Home Opener vs Hamilton

June 14, 2023 03:19 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MB

Jamal Peters returns, AJ Ouellette wrestles, and Hamilton comes to town for the Argos' home opener. We've got a game preview, OC/DC, One Thing, Predictions, Put Me Down for 20, and our CFL Picks!

The CFL Season Begins

June 07, 2023 04:05 - 53 minutes - 42.5 MB

Rosters were trimmed and we can project the Argos' starters. Will that include Jamal Peters, who was released by the Atlanta Falcons? TSN released their 2023 Top 50 CFL Players and only five Argos made the list. Dave Naylor did a fantastic piece with Chad and Jim Kelly. We introduce a new segment and make our CFL picks for Week 1.

Ottawa 34 - Toronto 23

June 02, 2023 05:12 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MB

The Argos dropped their preseason finale to the Ottawa Redblacks, but more importantly, they collected the data they needed to make some difficult roster decisions in the days ahead. Who won the backup quarterback job? Which QB will make the practice squad? How many Americans will they keep at receiver? Who starts at corner in the opener if Robert Priester isn't back? We give you our best shot at all these questions and more.

Pregame Walkthrough vs Ottawa in Guelph

May 31, 2023 02:47 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MB

Injury updates, celebrating the 150th including an exciting giveaway at the home opener, two new All-Time Argos, players to watch vs Ottawa, OC/DC, One Thing, and Predictions. It's a busy week as cut-down day and the CFL regular season approaches.

Postgame Reaction: Hamilton 27 - Toronto 22

May 28, 2023 03:02 - 58 minutes - 46.5 MB

Chad Kelly didn't start after feeling tightness in his elbow pregame, Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Robert Priester went down with injuries in the first quarter, and the Argos were blown out in the first half. A second half response and some quality individual play salvaged what was otherwise a forgettable night in the Hammer. We've got injury updates and game analysis, plus you'll hear from Argos' head coach Ryan Dinwiddie.

Double Blue!

May 24, 2023 02:53 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MB

We break down the Double Blue Scrimmage and the Argos new uniforms, then get you set for this week's preseason matchup with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Argos Training Camp Begins

May 17, 2023 02:44 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

The guys explain why the Argos are so far ahead of where they were at this time last year, and who looks good in camp. In their annual preseason predictions, do they double down and take the Argos to win the Grey Cup again? Plus, Adriano Belli is trying to set a world record, Dontrelle Inman retires, Theren Churchill is traded, Shane Ray gets one last NFL shot, and Ben explains why some people think the new helmet looks strange.

Is Toronto's Roster Better?

May 10, 2023 03:45 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Did the Argos improve this offseason? How does their roster compare to the Ticats, REDBLACKS, and Alouettes? Plus, Mike Hogan joins the pod to talk about the new helmets and what it was like in the Argos war room.

Argos Draft Reaction

May 03, 2023 05:37 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

The 2023 CFL Draft is in the books and the guys are here to tell you everything you need to know about the new Toronto Argonauts. Which picks did they nail? Where did they miss? Were there any big surprizes? We've got you covered.

2023 CFL Draft Special

April 26, 2023 02:14 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

The 2023 CFL Draft is less than a week away. The Argos have arguably experienced more success at the draft than any other CFL team over the past five seasons, but their strategy might change this year. Find out who the guys think Toronto might end up with.

Argos Free Agency Review Special

February 24, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

McLeod Bethel-Thompson is not returning, which is a huge loss, but Ben and JB aren't panicking and neither are the Argos. Which signing do they like? Which do they question? What still needs to be done?

2022 Season Finale

December 01, 2022 01:38 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Who do the Argos absolutely need to re-sign? What will the QB situation look like next year? What new stars will emerge in 2023? We've got answers, thoughts, and educated guesses, plus this year's Xs and Argos award winners.

2022 Grey Cup Champions!

November 21, 2022 05:13 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

The Argos took down the Blue Bombers 24-23 in an absolutely wild finish at Mosaic Stadium to win the 2022 Grey Cup. It was an exciting game, it was a strange game, it was a game you'll never forget.

2022 Grey Cup Preview

November 17, 2022 04:19 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

We've got everything you need to know about the Grey Cup, from injuries updates to possible changes, and how the game will unfold, plus OD/DC, One Thing, predictions, and more.

The Argos are Going to the Grey Cup!

November 14, 2022 00:51 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

The offense exploded and the defense shut down Montreal's ground game as the Argos defeated the Alouettes 34-27 at BMO Field to advance to the Grey Cup. Join us as we break it all down for you.

2022 CFL Eastern Final Preview

November 10, 2022 04:09 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Amazingly, this is the healthiest the Argos have been all season. Who do they send out there against the Alouettes in the Eastern Final? Do they dress four RB? Eight OL? Any FB? We've got predictions, strategies, and the most detailed OC/DC segment in our podcast's history.

Montreal 38 - Toronto 33

October 29, 2022 23:48 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

A number of evaluation-related questions may have been answered today. We'll let you know what we thought of Chad Kelly's performance at QB, and we'll give you an assessment of each positional group. Who stood out enough to contribute in the playoffs and who can the Argos bank on for next year?

Pregame Walkthrough: Evaluation Week

October 27, 2022 03:07 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Chad Kelly will start at QB and Ben Holmes will likely play, but who are the other Argos to watch this week? We also discuss Toronto's nominees for 2022 CFL Awards, and give you our usual assortment of Pregame Walkthrough goodies.

Toronto 24 - Montreal 23

October 25, 2022 01:59 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

With Ben mostly recovered from an illness, we've finally got the postgame reaction episode for your listening enjoyment as the Argos clinch the CFL's East Division in a thrilling win over the Alouettes.

Argos Win, But Postgame Podcast Delayed

October 23, 2022 01:07 - 18 seconds - 276 KB

The Argos clinched the East Division with a 24-23 win over the Montreal Alouettes. Our usual postgame podcast has been postponed due to illness, but we'll be back on Monday with a full breakdown of the game.

Pregame Walkthrough: Toronto at Montreal

October 20, 2022 03:04 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

The Argos can clinch first place in the East Division with a win against the Alouettes. MBT has a chance to be the only CFL QB to hit 5000 yards since 2018. The OL is getting healthy at the right time. Plus, updated injury news, One Thing, Predictions, Fantasy Advice, and Picks.

Toronto 28 - Edmonton 23

October 16, 2022 04:18 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

The Argos looked terrible in the first half, but came to life late to beat the Elks in Edmonton. AJ Ouellette and the offensive line had a huge night, MBT played well, and the defense made big plays at the right time.

Pregame Walkthrough: Edmonton

October 13, 2022 03:11 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

In 2022, the Argos haven't played a solid game west of Hamilton. Will this trip to Alberta be different? The guys agree that Toronto is better than the Elks at just about every position, yet one of them thinks Edmonton will win.

Toronto 23 - BC 20

October 09, 2022 01:50 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Coach Dinwiddie called an aggressive game, MBT threw for 352 yards and a TD, and the Argos defense played well without Wynton McMain and Shane Ray, yet it still came down to the wire against the BC Lions.

Pregame Walkthrough vs BC

October 06, 2022 03:41 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

We review the transactions the Argos made this week, including four new additions and the retirement of Jake Reinhart. We also look at the trade deadline, the organization's charitable initiatives, potential All-Stars, and get you set for Saturday's game vs the BC Lions.

Calgary 29 - Toronto 2

October 02, 2022 04:39 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

The #Argos defense was outstanding despite suffering huge losses at key positions. Unfortunately, the offense couldn't pull their weight. Calgary's defense knew what was coming, and their three-man rush was getting home.

A Test Awaits the Argos in Calgary

September 28, 2022 02:53 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Two Argos are honoured, two Argos are released, and two Argos could make their CFL debut this week against the Stampeders. We give you everything we've got on newly signed OL Ryan Hunter and how he'll factor in down the stretch. Plus we've got injury updates, OC/DC, One Thing, Predictions, Fantasy Advice, and Picks.

Toronto 45 - Ottawa 15

September 25, 2022 03:39 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

The Argos clinch a playoff spot with five games remaining, hammering the REDBLACKS in Ottawa by 30 points. The defense created five picks, returning two for touchdowns, Bethel-Thompson was on fire, and AJ Ouellette was running wild. It was Toronto's most dominant win since August of 2017.

Back to the Capital

September 21, 2022 03:36 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

The Argos could clinch a playoff spot this week as they return to Ottawa for the second half of their back-to-back with the REDBLACKS. Last time out it was CFL Player of the Week Kurleigh Gittens Jr who stepped up. Who will lead the Boatmen this week?

Down the Stretch they Come!

September 16, 2022 02:32 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

With six games remaining for the Argos, we look at the injury situation, assign positional grades, and predict how things will end. Plus, we discuss Kurleigh being honoured, dish out fantasy advice, and give you our CFL picks.

Toronto 24 - Ottawa 19

September 10, 2022 22:52 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The Argos jumped out to an early lead, but injuries to key players and the inability to run allowed the REDBLACKS to get back into it. MBT and Gittens Jr had great games, while multiple defensive players were asked to stand up when their leader went down.

Is this a revenge game? For who?

September 07, 2022 22:39 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

The Argos are looking to get revenge on an Ottawa team that embarrassed them at BMO Field last month, but this is the classic "revenge game" situation for REDBLACKS QB Nick Arbuckle.

Toronto 28 - Hamilton 8

September 05, 2022 22:27 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

The streak is broken as the Argos beat the Ticats on Labour Day! Toronto's defense turned in a performance for the ages while the offense came to life late and put this one away.

Toronto / Hamilton Round 4!

September 02, 2022 02:16 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Two Argos were honoured while one was fined, a former Toronto mayor doesn't think the Argos should play at BMO Field, Midseason Power Rankings, OCDC, One Thing, Predictions, Fantasy Advice and CFL Picks.

Toronto 37 - Hamilton 20

August 27, 2022 05:48 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

Other than the audio issues we're having, nothing could go wrong for Toronto from 1:26 remaining in the second quarter onwards. The play-calling was dynamic, the o-line was pass protecting, receivers were getting open, and MBT was firing the ball with confidence.

Pregame Walkthrough vs Hamilton - Round 3

August 25, 2022 03:23 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

It's definitely the noisiest episode we've ever had as Ben tries to record from a bar in Quebec City. The guys get into the tackle situation, Chad Kelly's usage, injuries, OC/DC, One Thing, Predictions, Fantasy Advice, and CFL Picks.

Calgary 22 - Toronto 19

August 21, 2022 04:38 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The Argos defense and special teams unit stepped up, but the offense was nowhere to be found in the second half. Nine running back carries for 27 yards simply isn't going to do it as the Stamps were able to focus all their energy on defending the pass.

Pregame Walkthrough: Calgary

August 17, 2022 02:49 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

With Andrew Harris out at least 4-6 weeks, can the Argos find a way past an equally banged-up Calgary team? What will the offense look like? Plus, is MBT really the third best QB in the CFL? And don't forget our usual assortment of pregame walkthrough goodies like OC/DC, one thing, predictions, and fantasy advice.

Hamilton 34 - Toronto 27

August 13, 2022 13:37 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

In a complete role reversal based on the 2022 CFL season to this point, the Argos score a rushing touchdown in the first quarter and get out to an early lead, and the Ticats come storming back for the win. Join us as we break it all down.

Pregame Walkthrough: Toronto at Hamilton

August 10, 2022 03:03 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

It's hard to beat the same CFL team in back-to-back games, but Coach Dinwiddie has a perfect record in the second leg of these situations. Will the Argos beat the Ticats again? We go through new signings, the injury report, OC/DC, predictions, fantasy advice, and picks.

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