Xs and Argos Podcast
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHosts Ben Grant and JB take you through the Toronto Argonauts season with previews, postgame reactions, chalk talk, the occasional therapy session, and complete coverage of everything Double Blue.
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Episodes
Coach Nelson Interview
June 23, 2020 05:12 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBSpecial Teams Coordinator Mark Nelson explains why he’s excited about the Toronto coaching staff and the young Canadian players, plus he tells some amazing stories you’ve never heard before.
The Cap Mess, Schedule Suggestions, and Alden Darby
June 16, 2020 05:46 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe guys examine how the Argos went over the cap and explain why the league is correct not to fine them. Also, DB Alden Darby breaks down the most spectacular interception of his career against Hamilton last season.
Juwan Brescacin Interview
June 09, 2020 22:50 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBArgos WR Juwan Brescacin talks to us about choosing football over basketball, Coach Dinwiddie, Zoom meetings with other players, and which Argos he'd put on a basketball team.
Shaq Richardson Interview
June 03, 2020 20:12 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBArgos DB Shaq Richardson discusses George Floyd, racial injustice, protests, and police brutality. He also gets into what position he sees himself playing in Toronto, and who he's looking forward to taking on in practice.
Craig Roh Interview / Argos on Social Media
May 26, 2020 22:27 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBToronto DL Craig Roh talks to Ben Grant about Michigan, social media, and what to expect from new Defensive Coordinator Glen Young, and the guys list the Top 5 Argos you need to follow on Twitter.
Coach Speak
May 22, 2020 20:04 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBBen Grant and JB attempt to translate some Argos "coach speak", and they look ahead to what a season that starts in September might look like.
CFL Draft Reaction
May 03, 2020 21:40 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBBen and JB grade Toronto on each pick they made in the 2020 CFL Draft and talk in more detail about all seven new Argos.
2020 CFL Draft Targets
April 28, 2020 16:14 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBBen and JB highlight players they'd like to see the Argos select in the 2020 CFL Draft.
Depth Chart Q&A
March 08, 2020 21:46 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBBen Grant and Jay Burke field Twitter questions, including one from Shaq Richardson, about Ben's first depth chart of 2020. Why does he have Shaq playing field corner?
Free Agency Reaction
February 19, 2020 04:33 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThe madness is over as the first week of free agency comes to an end. Ben Grant and JB review the key signings as the new look Argos look to rebuild after back-to-back four-win season.
Free Agency Opens
February 11, 2020 02:07 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIt's open season on all CFL free agents! Ben and JB go through the hierarchy of needs for the Argos, name some potential targets, and speculate as to just how good a football team without centers or guards can be.
Halifax Game, Coaching Rumours and Rules
January 23, 2020 18:18 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBBen and JB discuss the CFL's announcement of the Toronto game in Halifax, some coaching rumours, and how other leagues seem to want to be more like the CFL.
Winter Meetings and More
January 14, 2020 02:55 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWhat's on this podcast? What isn't on this podcast? Ben and JB cover the CFL Winter Meetings, the CBA, Coach Dinwiddie's comment on Bethel-Thompson, the Shaq re-signing, and more!
Offseason Signings - Defense
January 10, 2020 02:04 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBHost Ben Grant tells you everything you need to know about the defensive players signed by the Argonauts so far this offseason.
Offseason Signings - Offense
January 04, 2020 01:11 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBBen Grant says the word "exciting" 41 times as he sifts through the Toronto Argos offensive signings so far this offseason.
Ryan Dinwiddie Takes The Helm
December 18, 2019 02:21 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBBen Grant and JB discuss the hire of Ryan Dinwiddie as the new head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. What will the team look like under Coach Dinwiddie, and who does he want at quarterback?
Xs and Argos Personnel Evaluaiton - Defense
November 26, 2019 01:33 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBBen Grant and JB discuss the Grey Cup and talk about defensive players they'd like to see back with the Argos next season.
Xs and Argos Personnel Evaluation - Offense / Coaching
November 13, 2019 02:17 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBBen Grant and JB go through which coaches they'd like to see back in Double Blue next season, and which offensive players they'd see return.
Xs and Argos Postgame Reaction - Week 21
November 04, 2019 04:43 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBHost Ben Grant recaps Toronto's 21-18 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, breaks down the team's performance, and looks ahead to a brighter future.
Xs and Argos Postgame Reaction - Week 20
October 27, 2019 05:26 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBHost Ben Grant recaps The 39-9 Argos win over Ottawa and reviews the performance of Toronto's two young quarterbacks.
Xs and Argos Postgame Reaction - Week 19
October 19, 2019 05:37 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBHost Ben Grant recaps and breaks down Toronto's heartbreaking loss to the Montreal Alouettes.
Xs and Argos Postgame Reaction - Week 18
October 16, 2019 14:56 - 39 minutes - 28 MBHost Ben Grant breaks down Toronto's thrilling victory over the Ottawa Redblacks. Be sure to subscribe to the show!
Xs and Argos Postgame Reaction - Week 17
October 11, 2019 15:33 - 29 minutes - 21.8 MBHost Ben Grant walks through the total annihilation of the Toronto Argonauts in their Week 17 loss to the BC Lions. Be sure to subscribe to the show!