Xs and Argos Podcast

Argos Senior Advisor to the GM John Murphy joins the show to discuss the tough roster decisions made this week, including some high-profile cuts that caught fans off guard. In this Pregame Walkthrough edition of the Xs and Argos Podcast, hosts Ben Grant and JB preview the season opener against Montreal, a rematch of last year's East Final. They'll go over injury reports, break down key matchups, and return with listener-favourites such as OCDC, One Thing, and Put Me Down For $20. Plus, don't miss the debut of Challenge Flag, where Ben gets one shot each week to prove JB wrong.

The Toronto Argonauts wrapped up their preseason with a 30-23 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down the game and look at who made their case for a roster spot and who may have lost one.

The Toronto Argonauts dropped their first preseason game of 2025 by a score of 24-16 to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action and take a look at who stood out at each positional group.

Training camp is in full swing and hosts Ben Grant and JB are back with a full breakdown of the Toronto Argonauts' Double Blue Game. They've got offensive stats to go along with their exclusive takes on who stood out, who struggled, and what it all means heading into this week's preseason game in Hamilton. 

Toronto's play-by-play voice Mike Hogan joins hosts Ben Grant and JB to go through this year's Argos draft picks. Ben and JB offer their analysis for each pick while Mike takes you behind the scenes into the Argos draft room.

It's the Xs and Argos Post Free Agency Special! Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down Toronto's eventful offseason, covering everything from coaching staff changes to key trades, free agency moves, and roster shakeups. Where do the Argos REALLY stand in the power rankings? What gaps still need to be filled before the season kicks off? Don't miss all the insights and analysis!

It's the much-anticipated Xs and Argos season finale and awards extravaganza! Hosts Ben Grant and JB recap the season, take a close look at the Argos' coaching staff, and consider Toronto's priority re-signings heading into the offseason. Plus, they'll close the show by handing out their 2024 Xs and Argos awards.

It was a full-team effort from the Toronto Argonauts as they secured their 19th Grey Cup championship with a 41-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Nick Arbuckle's offence put up points, Wynton McManis' defence played lights out football, Jack Cassar and Lirim Hajrullahu came up big on special teams, and the coaching staff had one heck of a game plan. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action from the 111th Grey Cup.

From pregame speeches to in-game strategies and all the week's Argos news, hosts Ben Grant and JB put on their coach's hats to break down everything you can expect to see in the 2024 Grey Cup game between the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

No CFL coach knows what Nick Arbuckle is about to go through better than Ryan Dinwiddie, who made his first CFL start for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2007 Grey Cup. But how did we get to this point? Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through the East Final from start to finish and break down everything that contributed to Toronto's dramatic 30-28 win over the Montreal Alouettes.

Somehow – and maybe it's because you've seen Rocky and Rocky II – you knew it would come down to this. As they get set to play the Alouettes for the right to represent the East in the Grey Cup, the Argos have a number of roster decisions to make. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week's news and give you a thorough breakdown of everything you can expect to see this week in Montreal.

The Argonauts are moving on to the East Final. On a record-setting night that saw the Argonauts score a franchise-high 58 playoff points and tie a CFL record for the most combined points scored in a playoff game, the Double Blue were simply too much for the Ottawa Redblacks to handle. Without Damonte Coxie, DaVaris Daniels and Makai Polk stepped up and Chad Kelly delivered what might have been his best game as a professional quarterback. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break it all down and go through what led to this big Toronto win.

The CFL playoffs have arrived, and Toronto will host the East Division semi-final for the first time since 2012. Hosts Ben Grant and JB will go through all the week's news including the naming of a league-high nine Toronto Argonauts as East Division All-Stars, plus they'll tell you everything to know about this playoff matchup including injury news, offensive and defensive plans of attack, predictions, and a lot more.

Resting a number of starters, the Argonauts allowed 581 yards to Tre Ford and the Elks offence, but saw their own offence explode with Nick Arbuckle at the helm. With 21 fourth quarter points, the Elks sent the game into overtime where they won it with a walk-off single point. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action and take a look at the injuries to Damonte Coxie and Cameron Dukes.

With Cam Dukes getting first team reps heading into Toronto's regular season finale in Edmonton, the expectation is the Argos will rest a number of starters. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week's Argos news including an intriguing quarterback signing and positive signs at the turnstiles, and they go through what can be gained and what can be lost against the Elks.

The Toronto Argonauts have clinched second place in the East Division with a 38-31 win over the Ottawa Redblacks, setting up a rematch between these two teams at BMO Field in the East semi final in two weeks. Toronto got out to a 38-6 lead through three quarters, but then the wheels just about fell off with Ottawa scoring 25 unanswered points in the fourth, driving for the tie in the final minute. Hosts Ben Grant and JB take a look at what went right, what went wrong, and how this unusual fourth quarter may have been a blessing in disguise for the Argos.

It's the final home game of the regular season for Toronto, but with a win over the Redblacks at BMO Field, the Argos will clinch second place, and host Ottawa once again in the East Semi-Final. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week's Argos news, including a pair of signings, and get you set for this huge East Division clash.

The Toronto Argonauts defeated the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg for the first time since 2015, clinching a playoff spot in the process and eliminated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from post-season contention. Toronto never trailed in this game, jumping out to a 7-0 lead on their opening drive, but it was the defence that deserves the laurels for an outstanding seven-sack, four turnover performance. Hosts Ben Grant and JB tell you how it all went down as they dissect this crucial Argos win.

2021 draft pick Sage Doxtater signed with the Argos this week after spending time in the NFL and UFL, and Toronto was involved in a trade with the Calgary Stampeders that could lead to a few other additions. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week's news and get you set for the toughest test of the season in Winnipeg.

The CFL trade deadline came and went with no action from the Argonauts. Hosts Ben Grant and JB use Toronto's bye week to answer a number of mailbag questions and take a look at how this season's final four weeks will wrap up for the Argos, the East Division, and the CFL as a whole.

The Argos honouring the importance of Truth and Reconciliation Day was a success, featuring an Indigenous-designed Argos logo, speakers, music, and dance from the community, which made it a memorable night. On the field, the Argonauts thoroughly outplayed the Alouettes, racking up over 500 yards of offence, including 234 rushing yards, but two critical mistakes almost cost them. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action in this hugely important Argos win.

Toronto signed four players and unveiled an indigenous-inspired logo, while their former star linebacker stepped into the exciting world of reality TV. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week's news and tell you everything you need to know about this East Final rematch between the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts.

The Argonauts had great offensive production with a beautifully balanced attack for the second straight week, but their defence was simply unable to stop Bo Levi Mitchell. On a night when Wynton McManis and Jared Brinkman both returned, one might have thought the defence would throw down their most inspired performance of the season – and while there were certainly moments, including an outstanding goal line stand, they were unable to generate a stop when they needed it at the end of the game.

The Argonauts are coming off one of their best performances of the season, but so are the Tiger-Cats, who have had Toronto's number this season. Hosts Ben Grant and JB get you caught up on the week's news and give you everything you need to know about this huge East Division clash on Friday night.

A week after getting blown out in Ottawa, the Argos had their game faces on in Vancouver. Chad Kelly played smart, disciplined football, the defence was relentless, and both Lirim Hajrullahu and Janarion Grant made huge special teams contributions in a wire-to-wire, three-phase win. Host Ben Grant breaks down all the action and takes you through Toronto's big win.

The Argos were blasted for their performance against Ottawa by just about everyone, from Adarius Pickett to the power rankings contributors on the CFL website, and fans of the Double Blue are starting to get nervous. Hosts Ben and JB take a close look at the criticism of Chad Kelly's play and Ryan Dinwiddie's coaching, and tell you everything you need to know about Toronto's Friday the 13th game in B.C. against the Lions.

For the third straight week, Toronto dug themselves an early hole, and for the second straight week, they were unable to climb out of it. Chad Kelly completed the fifth most passes in Argos history, and logged 463 yards through the air with three touchdowns, but the game was largely over by the time most of this was happening thanks, in part, to two rain-assisted pick-sixes, six total turnovers, and six surrendered sacks. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action.

It's been a game of musical chairs in the Toronto secondary all season long. Former starters Mason Pierce, Leonard Johnson, and Amani Dennis are no longer on the team, Robert Priester and Tarvarus McFadden have both played well despite not being on the roster to start the year, and while the team awaits Jonathan Edouard's return, DaShaun Amos may also be unavailable with a shoulder injury. Hosts Ben Grant and JB look at what needs to be done in the defensive backfield and get you set for Saturday's game in Ottawa.

The last time these two teams played, Hamilton ran out to a 17-0 lead and hung on to win by a field goal. In this Labour Day Classic, the Tiger-Cats established a 21-3 first quarter lead, and won by a field goal once again. At the end of the day, Toronto's offensive stats looked strong, and the defence only surrendered four points in the second half, but explosive plays in the game's early stages were the difference. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action, looking both at what went wrong and what the Argos can build on going forward.

Ralph Holley is honoured, Kenneth George Jr. signs, Qwan'tez Stiggers makes the Jets roster, and three Toronto draft picks find themselves without a team after NFL cuts. Hosts Ben Grant and JB go through all the week's news and tell you everything you need to know in preparation for this year's Labour Day Classic in Hamilton.

With the CNE in full swing, the Toronto Argonauts won a wild one over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Despite being stuffed at the one-yard-line on three possessions that didn't result in a single point, the Argos found a way to generate exactly one single point on the last play of the game for the win. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action from BMO Field.

Chad Kelly will start at QB for the Argos against the Roughriders this week with the CNE in town. How did he look at practice and how different might this Toronto team be with him at the helm? Hosts Ben Grant and JB have the answers to all your questions as they get you set for Saskatchewan's first visit to BMO Field in five years.

The Toronto Argonauts have reached the mid-point of the season and expect to see quarterback Chad Kelly return to the lineup. How different will this team look with their starter back at the helm and how do they stack up against the other contending teams? Hosts Ben Grant and JB will look at what the league has said about Kelly's return, plus they'll focus in on Toronto's potential all-star candidates to watch in the second half, and address the other top stories around the CFL, including Nathan Rourke's signing in B.C.

For the second week in a row, it was a story of two halves, but this time Toronto came out on top. Down 15-7 at the break, the Argos exploded for 32 second half points, scoring touchdowns in all three phases of the game. With JB unavailable, 3DownNation's John Hodge joins host Ben Grant to break down all the action from this thrilling Argos victory.

In a short week, the Argos make some minor tweaks to their roster in preparation for a rematch with the Calgary Stampeders, but there are injury concerns. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the week's news and get you set for round two.

The Argonauts were dominant in the first half and carried a 23-6 lead into the fourth quarter, however, as it so often has over the past decade at McMahon Stadium, this game somehow ended in a Toronto loss. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action, look at what can be duplicated from their first half success, and what must be fixed from their second half collapse.

Hosts Ben Grant and JB take a close look at how head coach Ryan Dinwiddie is managing his quarterback situation with the return of Chad Kelly likely approaching, and why his altercation on the sideline isn't a concern. Plus, they go through all the week's news and give you everything you need to know about this Sunday's game in Calgary.

On a night when the Toronto Argonauts offence couldn't get anything going at all, the defence stepped up and won the football game. Cam Dukes was replaced by Nick Arbuckle after the first quarter, but they only managed a combined 124 passing yards, and while the team did produce 96 yards on the ground, they were held without an offensive touchdown, leaving the scoring to the defence and special teams units. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action in this gritty, hard-fought win.

Who will start at quarterback for the Boatmen? What does the injury situation look like after last week's slugfest in Hamilton, and what relief might the Argos get from players ready to come off the six-game injured list? On location at Something in the Water Brewing, hosts Ben Grant and JB have all the answers, plus they'll reflect on the passing of Argonauts legend Peter Martin, and get you set for this week's game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Simply put, the Argos didn't deserve to win on Saturday night in Hamilton against their rivals. The team came out flat, handing Hamilton their first 14 points, and while they somehow found themselves driving for a game-tying field goal at the end of the game, yet another mental mistake slammed the door on that opportunity as well. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down Toronto's 27 -24 loss, go over the many injuries the Argos sustained, and look ahead to some of the problems facing them going forward.

The Argonauts are coming off their biggest win of the season against the previously undefeated Montreal Alouettes as they get set to take on the winless Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Tim Horton's Field. Toronto is a much better team on paper and in the standings, but you can throw the records out whenever these two rivals get together - especially knowing there are six former Argonauts defensive players waiting to greet the Boatmen in Hamilton. Ben Grant and JB break down all the week's news for the Double Blue and tell you everything you need to know about this week's game.

It was a full team effort for the Argos in their big road win against Montreal. The defence held Cody Fajardo to one point in his quarter of action before he left the game with an injury, and they cashed in a pick six of his replacement, Caleb Evans. The special teams unit also got into the action with Janarion Grant taking a 103-yard kickoff return to the house, and the offence did just enough with two majors of their own. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action.

In this Pregame Walkthrough edition of the Xs and Argos podcast, hosts Ben Grant and JB review the week's Argos news, explain how the practice roster works, and review when teams can welcome players on the six-game injured list back to practice. Plus, they'll tell you everything you need to know about Toronto's huge test this week as they head into Montreal to take on the Alouettes.

The Argonauts defence did just about everything they could, limiting Roughriders quarterback Shea Patterson to under 200 yards passing, and holding A.J. Ouellette to 3.6 yards-per-carry, but the offence turned the ball over five times and must be held responsible for the loss. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down the game and look ahead to who should start at quarterback next week for the Argos after Cam Dukes struggled for the second straight outing.

Robert Priester is back with the Argos and may be thrown into the fire immediately due to the injury to strong-side linebacker Quincy Mauger. Toronto also made two additional signings while releasing two players. Cornerback Jonathan Edouard took over for Leonard Johnson late last game and played so well he was honoured by PFF as the CFL's top performer of week five. How will that impact the defensive backfield moving forward? Hosts Ben and JB break down all the week's news and preview Toronto's first road game of the season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The Montreal Alouettes were the better team, and they proved it through 60 minutes of football, but there were some positive takeaways for the Argos, and they certainly belonged out there with the defending Grey Cup champions. Hosts Ben Grant and JB react to Toronto's first loss of the season, look at what went wrong for the Boatmen, and outline some injury concerns moving forward.

The Alouettes are the #1 team on just about every power ranking, and the undefeated Argonauts haven't dropped a regular season home game in ages. Hosts Ben Grant and JB get you set for this huge tilt and recap the week's Argos news.

The former Argos came to play as McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Kurleigh Gittens Jr., and Javon Leake did everything they could to give Edmonton their first win of the season, but nothing could stop Cam Dukes and the Argonauts offence on this night. Dukes followed up his fantastic season debut with another incredible performance completing 86-percent of his passes, and the Toronto defence did just enough to get the win. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down the action from BMO Field.

The Toronto Argonauts host the former Toronto Argonauts, better known as the Edmonton Elks as MacLeod Bethel-Thompson, Kurleigh Gittens Jr., Boris Bede, Javon Leake, Josh Hagerty, Sam Acheampong, Martez Ivey, and Dakota Prukop come to town. Quarterback Cam Dukes showed up on the injury report, Tarvarus McFadden signed in Edmonton, the Argos added a receiver, and Running Back Relentless  - the Andrew Harris documentary - hits streaming platforms. Hosts Ben Grant and JB bring you all the details and get you set for Saturday's game at BMO Field.

It's been a busy first bye week of the season for the Toronto Argonauts, releasing defensive linemen Shawn Oakman and Benoit Marion. It was also announced that Ricky Ray will be added to the All-Time Argos list. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break it all down and consider where the Argos stand in the East Division and the league overall through one week.

Cameron Dukes had a big day at quarterback and the Toronto defensive line was too much for BC to handle as the Argos came from behind to beat the Lions. Hosts Ben and JB break down all the action from BMO Field, select players-of-the-game, and try to pinpoint where the game was won.