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Dave & Cody are joined by film professor Paul to review Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which just posted the biggest live-action opening of 2026 and the best reviews of Nolan's career. The table digs into Ludwig Göransson's score, the IMAX cinematography, the 60-foot Cyclops puppet, Robert Pattinson's genuinely repulsive heel turn, and John Leguizamo's surprise best-in-career performance. Dave makes the case that softening Odysseus's hubris costs the third act its humility, and lays out a Pastor's Corner connecting the film's Sea Peoples references to the real Bronze Age collapse and what happens to a civilization that loses its faith. Plus a recast, an Argos tribute, and a spirited defense of Taco Bell.SPOILER WARNING: Full spoilers for The Odyssey after the news segment.Movie reviewed: The Odyssey (2026) — Written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo. In theaters now.

“I want someone who has regrets. I want someone who's learned the hard way. I want someone who understands that life is made of those messy compromises.” — Joel Christensen on the Odysseus he hopes to see in Matt Damon Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is out — the controversial movie of the year, much of the controversy raging before anyone had seen a frame. So, before either of us had seen the epic, I talked to the CUNY classicist Joel Christensen, author of the timely Why Odysseus? Survivor, Scoundrel, (Anti)hero. What, I asked Christensen, did he most dread about Hollywood's treatment of his beloved Odyssey? His answer: a hero too noble to be interesting. The Odysseus of the epic is a survivor, a scoundrel, an antihero — the master sergeant who does what needs to be done, from engineering the Trojan Horse to making sure Hector's infant son doesn't survive it. Christensen's worry about Matt Damon came down to one word: too likeable. What he wanted instead was a man with regrets — De Niro in Raging Bull rather than anybody noble. So did Christensen get the Odysseus he wanted? Below is his review, written after seeing the film when it came out. Postscript: Joel Christensen's Verdict on the Film Nolan's Odyssey is not Homer's Odyssey. This should be clear to anyone. Nolan faced an almost impossible task well: ancient audiences knew the story already. Modern audiences do not, so he created a ring structure with the beginning union of Penelope and Odysseus anticipating the reunion at the end, also introducing plot elements like the dog Argos and the pin by which Penelope will recognize Odysseus. The film is not Homer. Homer's power is poetry; the film's is image. Some of the images are striking: the scene when Circe turns his men into animals is the most arresting in the whole movie, showing everything that can be done with visceral imagery and a slight adaptation (Circe here is a survivor of sexual assault). The changes made to the plot such as omitting the Phaeacians, Nestor, Laertes, the bed and more are not as jarring as some of the general decisions. Calling “Zeus' Law” “do unto others…” makes an understandable translation to a Christian context, but it is somewhat nonsensical for Homer. Depicting a mutilated Helen is a strange decision that I am struggling with. What the movie gets right is making humans responsible for their own suffering. In a novel take on Odysseus as a traumatized warrior, the hero spends seven years with Calypso eating Lotus to forget the loss of his men. Damon, too likeable, regrets the trick of the Trojan Horse after witnessing the slaughter during the sack of Troy. We find out as well that the “sea people” from history, bringing an end to the “civilization” are actually the Greeks returning from the Trojan War and suffering for the transgressions they committed there. Is this ending an echo of Zeus' plan to end the race of heroes in the Trojan War? Is it an allegory for our civilizational collapse in the future thanks to technology, environmental catastrophe, and fascism? Any potential social critique dissipates with the movie's end. The traumatized veteran turns out to be merciful and kills only some of the suitors, showing many mercy. Then, guilty of violating “Zeus' Law”, Odysseus happily goes into exile with Penelope, leaving Telemachus to be king. There's no way to make Homer's Odyssey into a film and convey all its ambiguity and depth. That would be an unfair expectation. Nolan's film is a compelling spectacle and it makes me wonder more about how it reflects who we are as an audience. Do we need the hero to be ultimately good, even if he messed up? Are we so simple that we need to hear about Zeus' Law and the Sea People so repetitively? I fear that in this age where fiction and fact are so hard to disentangle, that we long for narratives that are just simpler. We don't get the Odyssey we want; we get the one we deserve. Five Takeaways •       A Complicated Man: The Translation Problem. Every word of Homer carries echoes no English can hold, and the fights over Nolan's dialogue replay the fights over translation. Emily Wilson detonated a controversy by rendering polytropos — poly, many; tropos, turn — as “a complicated man,” alluding at once to Odysseus's travels and the many forms of his character; Daniel Mendelsohn's “man of roundabout ways” does the work too, if you can stop thinking about rotaries. Even the objection to Tom Holland's Telemachus saying “dad” collapses on inspection: Telemachus uses the colloquial form in Homer. And the “authentic” dialect purists want was an artificial amalgam that no ancient Greek ever spoke. •       The Culture Wars Come for Homer. Nobody remembers a brouhaha over Wolfgang Petersen's Troy — a pretty bad movie, Christensen notes — but Nolan's Odyssey generates more controversy than a scholar can track daily. Lupita Nyong'o's Helen is attacked as inauthentic by one side and as cultural appropriation by the other; since 2015, classicists have watched the Western tradition weaponized by the alt-right while their own field argues about who owns it. Christensen's advice channels the epic itself: between Scylla and Charybdis, take Scylla. You'll lose six men. The alternative is losing the ship — and if the story doesn't persuade in three hours, nobody will remember the armor anyway. •       The Valence of Violence. Modern audiences are more accustomed to represented violence than any in history — you don't need Natural Born Killers when Twitter serves unverifiable clips from Gaza and Iran. The question Christensen brings to the film is what the violence is for. Uberto Pasolini's The Return gave Ralph Fiennes's Odysseus a steady, untroubled thump of arrows; the epic's own slaughter of the suitors, read closely, approaches Tarantino-adjacent parody. And the hardest tests are the atrocities the adaptations always cut: the mutilation of the goatherd Melanthius, and Telemachus hanging the enslaved women. Does the violence glorify the hero — or show what even the best of us are capable of? •       Keep Penelope Ambiguous. The great interpretive question of the Odyssey is when Penelope knows the beggar is her husband — the suitors, dead in the underworld, are convinced she was in on it all along. The epic grants her remarkable intelligence and agency, then reins it in: Agamemnon's ghost praises her by way of insulting all women, and she vanishes from the text. Christensen's advice to Nolan wouldn't be Margaret Atwood's Penelopiad, which centers the women's voices; it would be more screen time and total ambiguity — no access to her mind, a wife who matches her husband in wits and may even have outwitted him. Though based on Nolan's arc, he doubts we'll get a woman at the center. •       Survivor, Scoundrel, (Anti)hero. Christensen's worry about Matt Damon was simple: too likable. Odysseus is the master sergeant — the one who takes the hard orders, tricks Achilles into the war, engineers the Horse, and makes sure Hector's infant son doesn't survive to rebuild Troy. The ancient hero is neither good nor ...

The Toronto Argonauts suffered a heartbreaking 24-23 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday night, and while the lasting image will be Lirim Hajrullahu's missed 31-yard field goal as time expired, Ben Grant and JB explain why the game was lost long before the final kick. Yes, Hajrullahu missed the game-winning field goal. Yes, he also missed an extra point earlier in the contest. But football is the ultimate team game, and this defeat belonged to all three phases. On offence, the CFL's highest-scoring unit got off to a dream start, marching down the field for a touchdown on its opening possession. From there, however, Toronto managed just three points over the next three quarters before mounting a furious fourth-quarter comeback that ultimately came up one point short. Chad Kelly finished with over 320 passing yards, but the Argos simply waited too long to find their rhythm. Defensively, the numbers tell one story, but the film tells another. Holding Hamilton to 24 points should be enough to win most nights, but the Tiger-Cats did all of their scoring through the first three quarters. By the fourth, Hamilton was without both starting offensive tackles and had a fullback playing guard on an all-Canadian offensive line. The Argos finally took control defensively, but earlier in the game they struggled to contain Tre Ford, repeatedly taking poor pursuit angles and allowing him to escape what should have been drive-ending sacks. On this week's Postgame Reaction, Ben and JB dig into every turning point, every missed opportunity, and why it's far too simplistic to pin the loss on one player or one kick. They also highlight the bright spots, including the resilience Toronto showed in battling back to give itself a chance in the final seconds. The easy takeaway is that one missed field goal cost Toronto the game. The correct takeaway is that a collection of mistakes over four quarters left the Argos badly needing that kick. Ben Grant and JB break it all down on this week's Xs and Argos Postgame Reaction.

Mal and Jo defy the gods by diving deep into Christopher Nolan's latest film, ‘The Odyssey.' They break down the themes, the performances, how it fits into the rest of Nolan's filmography, and more! (00:00) Intro (04:46) Opening Snapshot (46:31) Really Defying The Gods (01:02:29) Polytropos and Xenia — A Crash Course in Greek (01:18:55) Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? (01:30:59) Argos, The Boy Who Waited (01:34:32) Anyone Can Wear The Mask (01:46:22) Oh, The Telemachy (01:55:04) Nolan's First Horror Movie? (02:02:32) Nolan's First Musical? (02:11:34) A Bizarrely Unhorny 'Odyssey' (02:13:55) To The Monsters We're The Monsters Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga, Scott Lee, and Jamie Yukich Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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After five straight games away from BMO Field, the Toronto Argonauts finally get something close to a home game as they head to Hamilton to face the Tiger-Cats in a pivotal East Division showdown. Ben Grant and JB get you set for a matchup that feels like a must-win for both clubs. This week, the guys break down a busy stretch of transactions, including Toronto's release of defensive tackle Dewayne Hendrix and offensive lineman Anim Dankwah, a trade for a former All-SEC player for Alabama, and the signing of standout Windsor kicker Brady Lidster. The conversation then turns to Chad Kelly, whose candid comments about Toronto's unprecedented road-heavy start to the season made headlines well beyond the CFL. Ben and JB discuss whether Kelly's frustrations are justified, how much the constant travel has affected the Argos, and why finally getting closer to home could make a difference over the second half of the season. Also on this week's episode: Home Suite Home, with another chance to win box tickets to Toronto's home opener Another surprise visit to practice from a former Argo Pick Six, featuring a listener question about the Hamilton seating controversy Injury Report OCDC One Thing Put Me Down for 20 Challenge Flag With Bo Levi Mitchell sidelined, the Tiger-Cats enter the week searching for answers at quarterback, while Toronto has an opportunity to get back above .500. It's another packed edition of the Xs and Argos Pregame Walkthrough, getting you ready for one of the biggest games of Toronto's season so far.

Boonstra Farms and the bad weather; Doug Brown on the Bombers win against the Argos; Plus, how do we navigate the jobless numbers?

The Toronto Argonauts left Winnipeg feeling like they let one get away. Despite holding Brady Oliveira to just 64 total yards, forcing two turnovers, and limiting the Blue Bombers to a single offensive touchdown, the Argos fell 30-21 in a game where mistakes in all three phases ultimately proved too much to overcome. Ben Grant and JB break down a frustrating night at Princess Auto Stadium, where Chad Kelly turned in another strong performance and Makai Polk continued his emergence as one of the CFL's most dangerous receivers. But while the passing game generated big plays, the offensive line struggled to consistently handle Winnipeg's four-man rush, and after Sam Hicks burst through for a 26-yard run on Toronto's opening drive, the Argos managed just four rushing yards from him the rest of the night. The turning point came on special teams. Trailing by one score in the fourth quarter, Toronto missed a 40-yard field goal that was returned 129 yards by Trey Vaval for a touchdown - a devastating 10-point swing in a game ultimately decided by nine. Combined with other special teams miscues throughout the evening, it was the difference between flying home with a statement road win and leaving Winnipeg empty-handed. On this week's Postgame Reaction, Ben and JB examine the game through all three phases, discuss the early tackling issues on defence, why the unit still deserves plenty of credit for its overall performance, and where the offence and special teams must improve heading into next week's game against Hamilton.

BOMBERS! PART ONE This is an Argos HOME game?? - Derek Taylor, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1:40); Following up on the city's tree-planting efforts, let's talk trees! Got a favourite spot? Ever climb a tree? Have a treehouse? (5:05); Heat warning raising concerns for vulnerable population / Greg's emotional experience at Tim Horton's this morning with a homeless person - "We're not all bad people" (12:55); BOMBERS! PART TWO... No Zach Collaros... Dru Brown NOT Taylor Elgersma (20:45); THE COUCH POTATOES! (24:40); Revisiting Greg's story on his encounter with a homeless man, and feedback from listeners (34:20); Trees! (46:10); CLAYHEM! (49:35); Winning entries on trees (56:40); BOMBERS! PART THREE... What do we expect from the Argos, and what's up with the Bombers' defensive struggles (1:00:55).

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The Toronto Argonauts continue their season-opening road trip with one of the toughest assignments in the CFL - a Friday night showdown in Winnipeg. Ben Grant and JB get you set for a pivotal Week 6 matchup as the 2-2 Argos look to climb the East Division standings and prove they're not the team some Power Rankings would have you believe. On this week's episode: Toronto's latest roster moves, including the exciting addition of Bubba Bolden Home Suite Home, with another chance to win box tickets to Toronto's home opener Pick Six, featuring a question about how the Argos prepare defensively without knowing Winnipeg's starting QB The latest injury report, including the impact of Dakota Shepley's return to practice and Cameron Judge's absence A full game preview and Xs-and-Os breakdown of both teams One Thing, Put Me Down for 20, and Challenge Flag Can the Argos slow down Brady Oliveira? Will Chad Kelly continue his strong start to the season? Ben Grant and JB break it all down on this week's Xs and Argos Pregame Walkthrough.

Aan tafel zitten Marc Veeningen, Hansje van de Beek en Spraakmaker Mariëtte Hamer.  Een flinke kanteling in de toon van de media over de NAVO-top in Ankara, die gister tot een einde kwam. Hoe kritisch en somber er vooraf en tijdens over werd bericht, zo positief was het gisteravond. Het werd een groot succes genoemd. Maar was dat wel echt zo? "Aan het einde van de dag is het ze toch gelukt om een soort eensgezindheid uit te stralen. Daar wordt weer verslag van gedaan en dat is knap werk van de mensen die daarbij betrokken zijn", zegt Marc Veeningen, hoofdredacteur Nieuws bij Talpa. Volgens Hansje van de Beek, onderzoeksjournalist bij Argos, is het de taak van journalisten om te "proberen achter de schermen het echte verhaal te vinden, maar dat verhaal duurt wel langer."

On today's episode, Christian is joined by voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor to look at the Bombers QB Situation and more heading into Friday's game. He also looks at some audio from the Sea Bears as they get ready to take on the Edmonton Stingers.

Dru Brown starts vs Chad Kelly, following QB Zach Collaros' neck injury sustained last week. Bonfire's O.G. duo are back — Hall-of-Famer Chris Walby and broadcaster Darrin Bauming — deliver their trusted insight and in-depth perspective (while having some laughs) as the 2-2 Blue Bombers eye their first 2026 home victory against the 2-2 Argos.

Derek Taylor, 680 CJOB The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are preparing for the Toronto Argonauts this week. They may have to take on the Argos without their starting quarterback Zach Collaros. Collaros left last weeks game with an injury. Can the Blue Bombers backup QBs win football games? Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider Reporter Finally! The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back on the practice field preparing for their Sunday Night game against the Hamilton Ticats. Britton Gray has the latest on who participated and who is still out with injury. The Green Zone

This week, we're joined by Natasha Caller, Head of Category at Halfords, whose buying career proves that the best buyers aren't defined by what they buy - they're defined by how they think.Natasha's journey into buying didn't follow a traditional path. She started on the shop floor at John Lewis when she was just 17 and quickly realised she wanted to be more involved in the products customers were buying. Before long, she'd talked her way into creating a new fine jewellery range, helping transform the department's performance and sparking a career that's taken her across some incredibly varied categories.Since then, she's bought everything from cookers and cameras to chocolate, hampers, entertainment merchandise and now car parts. Along the way she's worked at Argos, Comet, Hotel Chocolat, Not On The High Street, Harvey Nichols, RWS Global, Moonpig and now leads the servicing category at Halfords.What we loved about this conversation is that it's a brilliant reminder that buying isn't about becoming an expert in one category - it's about understanding customers, being endlessly curious and having the confidence to throw yourself into something new.We also chat about what it was really like developing products at Hotel Chocolat (including how a visit to the V&A Museum inspired one of their bestselling ranges), why Far East sourcing trips are still some of the best learning experiences a buyer can have, and how moving into leadership taught Natasha that managing people is a completely different skill to buying products.As always, it's packed with honest career advice, brilliant stories and plenty of reminders about why we all fell in love with buying in the first place.Three Key Takeaways1. Great buyers can buy almost anything.Natasha's career has taken her from jewellery to chocolate, cameras to car parts - and every move has reinforced the same lesson. While product knowledge is important, the skills that make a great buyer are incredibly transferable. Understanding your customer, asking the right questions, spotting opportunities and making sound commercial decisions are skills that can be applied to almost any category. Sometimes the biggest career opportunities come from saying yes to something completely outside your comfort zone.2. The best learning happens when you're given the chance to get stuck in.One of the things Natasha reflects on is how much of her career was shaped by managers who invited her into supplier meetings, trusted her with projects and gave her opportunities long before she felt completely ready. Whether it was building her first jewellery range at John Lewis or spending time on production lines at Hotel Chocolat, those hands-on experiences taught her far more than any training course ever could. It's a great reminder that the best leaders don't just manage buyers - they help create the next generation of them.3. Some of the best ideas happen when you step away from your desk.In a world of AI, trend platforms and endless data, Natasha is a huge believer in getting out into the real world. From factory visits in the Far East to museum exhibitions and shopping trips, she shares why some of her best product ideas have come from experiences she never expected. Inspiration doesn't always come from your own category - it comes from staying curious about the world around you.Support the showIf you've liked this episode please rate, follow, subscribe and share :) - and if you already have, thank you! It honestly really helps to keep this going and growing!Follow us @buyingandbeyond on Instagram Send us a DM or email hello@buyingandbeyond.co.ukWe also have a retail buyers membership @jointhebuyersclub  Find out more at www.jointhebuyersclub.co.ukIf you'd like to show a little more love, then head here to give us just a little bit *extra* and show us your support :) thank you!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300060/support

Episode 123 (04/07/26) – Unwanted feedback for Greg's music, Colin the Concierge, Steve O Hawking, YouTubers checking out Bruce Forsyth's old house, the return of the documentary 7 Up, the story of a great-grandmother who has been banned from all Sainsbury's and Argos stores, the director of 47 Ronin ripping off Netflix, Armie Hammer, Brian Gawkins (Football Manager), someone who spent £40,000 to go to the World Cup, the girl with 39 parasites in her brain, Craggy, recommendations, and a whole lot more!

The Toronto Argonauts suffered their toughest loss of the young season Thursday night, falling 58-36 to the Calgary Stampeders in a game that slipped away just before halftime. For much of the opening half, the Argos were right where they wanted to be. The offence moved the football, special teams made several positive contributions, and Toronto looked poised to head into the break within striking distance. Then, with just 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Vernon Adams Jr. connected on a 73-yard touchdown pass that completely changed the complexion of the game. From that point on, Calgary seized control and never looked back. While the final score won't sit well with anyone in Double Blue, Ben Grant and JB explain why the offence wasn't the story. Chad Kelly and the Argos moved the ball effectively for much of the night, and there were encouraging performances across the offensive unit and on special teams. Instead, the difference was Calgary's ability to consistently attack Toronto through the air, as Vernon Adams Jr. put together the best passing performance of the young CFL season. On this week's Postgame Reaction, Ben and JB identify two specific areas Calgary repeatedly targeted on offence and discuss why it gave Toronto's defence so much trouble. More importantly, they examine whether those issues are correctable before next week's showdown with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. They'll also have radio replays with Mike Hogan from the call on TSN 1050. The Argos now have a full week to regroup before facing another major test on the road. Ben Grant and JB break down what went wrong, what still went right, and where the Double Blue go from here.

Mike Hogan and Ben Grant are on the call for the second half of action between the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders!

Mike Hogan and Ben Grant are on the call for the first half of action between the Toronto Argonauts and Calgary Stampeders!

The Toronto Argonauts have won two straight and now head to Calgary for their fourth consecutive road game, looking to improve to 3-1 and continue climbing the East Division standings. This week, Ben Grant and JB celebrate two of the newest members of the All-Time Argos. The guys reflect on the remarkable careers of linebacker Kevin Eiben and defensive back Carl Brazley, discussing why both legends earned their place among the greatest players in franchise history and what made each of them so special. Ben and JB dive into the tactical battle that could decide the game. How can the Argos neutralize Calgary's talented defensive front? Should Chad Kelly continue to rely on quick decisions, tempo, and moving the pocket? And can Toronto's offence continue the efficiency it displayed in Regina? Plus: A discussion on Toronto's locker room culture and why it matters over the course of a CFL season A full game preview of Argos vs. Stampeders Injury Report Pick Six, explaining some of the football terminology fans hear every week OCDC: How should each team attack the opposing defence? One Thing Put Me Down for 20 Challenge Flag The road doesn't get any easier, but another win in Calgary would further establish the Argonauts as one of the CFL's hottest teams heading into Week 6.

The Riders drop their first game to the Argos and Alex and Greg have some questions.Why was Emilus fielding punts? Who is healthy on the defense? and can they really take Daniel Wiebe off the roster? And so much more.In the Odds and End Zones, a lesson about Saskatchewan Garage sale finds, expansion rumours, and a look around the league.Then a full preview of the upcoming game vs the REDBLACKS.Plus Piffles Picks and Remember That Guy!

Manchester-based Nadine Merabi played Hockey professionally for England, bought a £250 sewing machine from Argos and taught herself how to sew. With no formal training she sold a collection to Selfridges and from there she stitched together a £40 million luxury fashion business. She talks candidly with host Sir Richard Harpin about the resilience needed to build a business from scratch —the only thing standing in entrepreneurs' way is themselves. Merabi pivoted during covid into a Darcie pyjama line, which was worn by celebrities and still makes up a significant proportion of sales, but she draws the line at loungewear. She reveals why growing 800% in a year was her biggest mistake and what it taught her about culture and leadership. And her why her mantra has shifted from "pressure makes diamonds" to "planning makes profit". Also, she explains how her decision to hire a CEO frees her up to focus on what she does best: giving women confidence. Subscribe to the Business Leader Podcast and sign up to our free weekly newsletter at businessleader.co.uk/newslettersBusiness Leader is a membership community for ambitious CEOs and founders of mid-sized UK companies, designed to help them grow with purpose through strategic support, peer-to-peer learning, expert coaching, and high-impact events. Sign up for our Business Leader newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Argonauts marched into Regina and handed the Saskatchewan Roughriders their first loss of the season, knocking off the Riders 40-34 in what was officially a home game for Toronto but felt anything but. It wasn't a perfect performance, and it certainly wasn't a conventional one. There were explosive plays on offence, a game-changing punt return touchdown from Janarion Grant, momentum swings in every quarter, and a few head-scratching moments. But when the game hung in the balance, Toronto's biggest stars delivered. Chad Kelly once again led the offence with poise, the playmakers came through when it mattered most, and the Argos proved they have the firepower to beat anyone in the CFL. Now sitting at 2-1, Toronto leaves Saskatchewan with one of the league's most impressive road victories and a statement win over a team many considered the CFL's early benchmark. Ben Grant and JB break down everything from an entertaining Friday night in Regina, taking a closer look at the mistakes the Argos made, how they overcame them, and why this victory could be an important turning point early in the season. Plus: Players of the Game Plays of the Game Radio replays from TSN 1050 with Mike Hogan It wasn't flawless, but it was resilient, opportunistic, and ultimately good enough to leave Regina with a huge victory.

Tony is under the weather but powers through. The guys talk about the big trade that sent Dru Brown back to Winnipeg, and the Bumblebee back in the CFLThe guys also preview week 4 and which game will be the first stinker?!?!?!?!Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

The Riders are one of two teams that remain undefeated!Alex, Greg, and Steve are back to discuss the aftermath of the win in Calgary, the Riders 2025 financials, and the "special" Prairie Blizzard jerseys. In the Odds and End Zones, Winnipeg and Ottawa are making trades, Hall of Fame news, and Ottawa brings in MBT to be QB.Plus the guys tee up the game vs the Argos, Remember That Guy and Piffles Picks.

The Toronto Argonauts are coming off their first win of the season, but their toughest challenge yet awaits Friday night in Regina. Ben Grant and JB get you set for a showdown with the undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders in what could be an early measuring-stick game for the Double Blue. This week, the guys break down Toronto's latest roster moves, highlighted by the signing of former Florida State offensive lineman Darius Washington. Ben dives into the film and explains why the Argos may have quietly improved one of their biggest areas of concern. They also discuss Mike Miller's decision to keep the team off the practice field earlier this week. Is it a smart way to manage players during a long road stretch, or a risk for a team still trying to establish its identity? The conversation then turns to Kevin Mital's new contract extension, and why the Argos may have secured one of the CFL's premier Canadian receivers in a deal that is legitimately good for both sides. After leading the league in receptions a season ago and exploding out of the gate in 2026, Mital is quickly becoming one of the league's most valuable offensive players. Plus: A look at the quarterback chaos unfolding in Ottawa and the Toronto connections surrounding it A full game preview of Friday night's clash in Saskatchewan Pick Six, featuring a listener question about whether a starter automatically gets his job back after a long injury absence Home Suite Home, including your chance to win tickets to Toronto's first home game in the newly renovated north-end boxes at BMO Field Injury Report OCDC One Thing Put Me Down for 20 Challenge Flag A win in Regina would send a message to the rest of the CFL. Friday night presents Toronto with its first opportunity to prove it belongs among the league's elite.

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Frank Grabowski dive into Books 17–19 of Homer's Odyssey, where the disguised king returns to Ithaca as a beggar.Check out our WRITTEN Q&A GUIDE TO THE ODYSSEY.Check out Dr. Grabowski's new Substack: The Porch and the Altar.The conversation explores iconic moments like Odysseus's heartbreaking reunion with his loyal dog Argos, the tense first dialogue with Penelope that raises fascinating questions about what she truly knows or suspects, and the escalating violations of xenia by the suitors. Listeners will appreciate the rich analysis of loyalty as the ultimate standard, Odysseus's hard-won maturation in temperance and piety, and striking contrasts between faithful servants like Eumaeus and disloyal figures like Melanthius.Homer emerges here as both poet and philosopher, using these scenes to probe justice, the nature of heroism, the city at peace, and the interplay of fate and human choice.With Athena guiding events and the tension building toward the suitors' doom, Deacon and Dr. Grabowski illuminate how Odysseus' trials have prepared him not just for revenge, but for restoring order.Whether you're new to the epic or a longtime reader, this episode offers fresh insights that make the ancient story feel urgently relevant. Don't miss it—subscribe and join the community as the Odyssey study continues toward its dramatic climax!Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Odyssey Study04:30 The Role of Penelope and Theoclymenus07:14 Contrasting Characters: Eumaeus and Melanthius10:28 Odysseus' Growth and Maturation13:11 The Loyalty of Argos16:26 The Test of Guest Friendship19:10 The Fate of the Suitors22:22 The Beggar Fight and Its Implications24:43 Odysseus' Reflection on His Journey27:21 The Irony of Antinous30:45 Penelope's Anticipation and the Build-Up to Reunion33:28 Odysseus' Moral Self-Awareness36:37 Conclusion and Themes of Justice42:10 The Philosopher Beggar and the Blindness of the Suitors44:49 The Nature of Law and Lawlessness47:33 Penelope's Cleverness and the Suitors' Downfall52:09 Telemachus' Growth and the Stability of Society57:19 The Reunion of Odysseus and Penelope01:01:40 The Test of Loyalty and the Nature of Guest Friendship01:06:23 The Subtlety of Odysseus and Penelope's Intuition01:12:19 The Significance of Names and Identity01:19:33 The Tension of Recognition and the Test of the SuitorsKeywords: Odyssey Books 17-19, Homer Odyssey summary, Odysseus as beggar, reunion with Argos, Penelope and Odysseus dialogue, what Penelope knows, xenia guest friendship, loyalty in the Odyssey, Argos the dog, Melanthius goat herder, Eumaeus swineherd, Theoclymenus prophecy, suitors fate, Odysseus maturation, temperance and piety, Homer philosopher, city at peace, Athena disguise, beggar fight Book 18, bow of Odysseus, scar of Odysseus, Great Books Podcast, Ascend podcast Odyssey, Frank Grabowski Homer, classical education Odyssey, Western literature analysis.

The Toronto Argonauts picked up their first win of the 2026 season in impressive fashion, rolling past the Ottawa Redblacks 44-24 in a game that got closer than the final score might suggest, but was never really in question either. Ben Grant and JB break down a dominant performance from the Double Blue, who piled up over 500 yards of offence and controlled the game from start to finish. Chad Kelly showed some rust, throwing four interceptions, but also reminded everyone why he's one of the CFL's most dangerous quarterbacks, surpassing 400 passing yards for the second consecutive week while throwing four touchdown passes. Offensively, the Argos got contributions from all over the field. Kevin Mital delivered one of the best performances of his young career, Tyler Kahmann continued to emerge as a reliable weapon, and Toronto's ground game provided enough balance to keep Ottawa on its heels throughout the afternoon. Defensively, this was a statement performance. The Argos limited Ottawa to a single touchdown and came up with the game's defining moment when they stuffed the Redblacks at the one-yard line, preserving control of the game and effectively ending any hopes of a comeback.  The victory wasn't without concern, however. Starting safety Robert Priester left the game with what appeared to be a serious injury, and his replacement, rookie Ethan John, impressed before suffering an injury of his own. There was also a scare late when Kevin Mital had to be helped off the field, though early indications suggest the standout receiver may have avoided a significant injury. The Argos are now 1-1, and with plenty of positives to build on, Ben Grant and JB break down everything that happened in Ottawa. Plus, the guys hand out their Players of the Game, relive the Plays of the Game, and look ahead to the next challenge on Toronto's schedule.

Redblacks analyst Jeff Avery on the Redblacks looking to rebound from a week 1 loss, the Leafs adding a “right now” player, and Canada destroying Qatar at the World Cup.

Redblacks analyst Jeff Avery on the 2nd week bye week, where they want to improve in their second game, Jake Maier's week 1 performance, and the Argos.

The Argonauts are searching for their first win of the 2026 season, and this week's challenge comes with an extra layer of intrigue. Ben Grant and JB get you set for Toronto's trip to Ottawa, where the Argos will face their former head coach Ryan Dinwiddie for the first time. After re-watching Toronto's season-opening loss in Montreal, the guys dig into what actually worked better than the result might suggest. Chad Kelly threw for 445 yards, but where did the offence leave yards on the field? What can the Argos do to get Damonte Coxie and Makai Polk more involved? And why might Sam Hicks be the key to unlocking even more from Toronto's offence this week? Defensively, Ben and JB examine a unit that struggled to generate pressure without blitzing and discuss how that affected the secondary throughout the night. What adjustments need to be made heading into a matchup with Jake Maier and an Ottawa offence loaded with playmakers? Plus: How much of an advantage does Ryan Dinwiddie have knowing the core of this Argos roster so well? The latest injury news, including concerns along the offensive line following Kendall Randolph's injury Week 3 may not be a must-win (unless you're JB), but it's a significant early-season test for a Toronto team looking to avoid an 0-2 start. Ben Grant and JB break it all down on the latest edition of the Xs and Argos Pregame Walkthrough.

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Rumours swirling around Jets G Connor Hellebuyck's, Canada's match against Qatar and Jonathan David needing to find his scoring touch, passionate fans filling stadiums, and the Redblacks preparing for the Argos.

The Toronto Argonauts opened their 2026 season with a frustrating 37–30 loss in Montreal, a game that felt very much there for the taking. In his first game action in 581 days, Chad Kelly looked every bit like one of the CFL's elite quarterbacks, throwing for 445 yards and three touchdowns. The Argos also found some success on the ground, but costly drops, missed connections, and untimely mistakes prevented Toronto from turning a strong offensive performance into a victory. Defensively, the Argos struggled to generate consistent pressure on Davis Alexander, allowing the Montreal quarterback to settle into a rhythm and produce a huge night through the air. Special teams also played a major role in the outcome, surrendering a blocked punt touchdown and leaving points on the field with two missed field goals. Despite the loss, there were encouraging signs. Kelly's return was a major positive, Sam Hicks showed flashes in the backfield, and Tyler Kahmann continued to make a strong impression in his first regular season action. Still, all three phases of the team will need to improve quickly before next week's showdown against Ryan Dinwiddie's Ottawa Redblacks. Ben Grant and JB break down Mike Miller's regular-season debut as head coach, discuss what went right, what went wrong, and where the Argos go from here. Plus, hear the biggest moments from the game with radio replays from TSN 1050.

Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Barton, Gillespi Introducción • 0:00:00 Apertura y festejo por los 40 años del programa Segmento Inicial • 0:01:28 Rechazo humorístico a hablar del Mundial y coberturas desde el exterior • 0:04:51 Presentación de funciones en Avellaneda, Canning y Rosario • 0:06:15 Consejos para recibir a un novio extranjero • 0:36:35 Desconfianza sobre romances a distancia y mudanzas por amor • 0:44:10 Mensajes de oyentes y comentarios varios • 0:54:47 Anécdota sobre la declaración de Huésped de Honor en La Plata • 0:54:47 Debate sobre el plural de modestia y el tono mayestático Segmento Dispositivo • 0:58:19 Ojos y miradas en mitos e historias antiguas • 0:58:36 Odín sacrifica un ojo en la fuente de Mimir • 1:00:33 Panku y la creación del mundo desde su propio cuerpo • 1:02:50 Mitos griegos sobre Argos, las Grayas y Perseo • 1:05:37 El ojo de Horus como amuleto protector • 1:08:13 Humbaba y las miradas petrificantes • 1:09:19 Creencias antiguas sobre la vista y el emperador Shenong • 1:11:07 "A unos ojos" ♫ por Antonio Tormo Segmento Humorístico • 1:15:38 Servicios atendidos por novatos y precarización laboral • 1:17:13 Peluqueros principiantes y riesgos del oficio • 1:21:29 Electricistas inexpertos y accidentes domésticos • 1:22:51 Tatuadores nuevos y errores permanentes • 1:26:06 Mecánicos, farmacéuticos y gasistas sin experiencia • 1:32:24 Odontólogos, colectiveros novatos y defensa irónica de la juventud • 1:36:12 Burla a la figura del locutor y automatización radial Sordo Gancé / Manuel Moreira • 1:40:26 Presentación de Manuel Moreira • 1:42:33 "El ciego de la piedad" ♫ • 1:45:33 "En estos días" ♫ (Silvio Rodríguez) • 1:48:57 "Milonga de pelo largo" ♫ • 1:51:36 Comentarios sobre la trompeta de Gillespi • 1:53:42 Pedido de "Las hojas muertas" (Resumen generado automáticamente con IA, puede contener errores)

Tony sees a movie, and the guys recap week 1 giving out the first Magnificent Bastard of the 2026 season!They bring back the mystery Deck plus see which game the guys can't agree on for week 2Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

The wait is over. Argos football is back, and Ben Grant and JB are here to get you set for the Toronto's season opener Friday night in Montreal. This week, the guys break down a handful of notable roster moves, including the addition of Canadian offensive lineman Dominico Piazza, an intriguing prospect Ben has followed since his days at McGill, and the practice roster signings of Michael Buckley and Dathan Hickey. They also discuss former Argo Anthony Vandal landing on Montreal's practice roster and what may have led to the release of Theron Johnson. One of the biggest storylines facing Toronto this season is a schedule quirk unlike any other: the Argos will begin the year with seven consecutive road games. Ben and JB discuss the challenge that presents, how important a fast start could be, and why Friday night's matchup feels bigger than a typical contest. The guys also dive into their game preview, injury report, and a detailed OC/DC breakdown of how each team can attack the other. Should Montreal lean on the run game or test Toronto's revamped safety position? Can Chad Kelly and the Argos exploit vulnerabilities in the middle of the Alouettes' secondary? And how much of Toronto's offensive success will come down to one simple objective: keeping their franchise quarterback upright? Plus: Pick Six One Thing Put Me Down for 20 Challenge Flag The 2026 season is finally here. Ben Grant and JB get you ready for kickoff as the Argonauts head to Montreal looking to start the year on the right foot.

THIS WEEK: Destiny 2's closing chapter is fast approaching (June 9th) and Bungie revealed their plans for incredible new abilities, aspects and fragments like Titan's Shieldburst, Warlock's Soul Siphon & Hunter's Phantom Surge. We also got news of new Armor Archetypes, Exotic Armor updates and a slew of rewards that you'll be able to earn through the Monument of Triumph! Danfinity, EpicDan22, Tiddly and BonafideHiro also welcome longtime friends of the show illPhysics and Legoleflash onto the panel to talk about Destiny 2's final meta and what weapons and abilities to look for in the days to come. Don't skip the beginning, there's a surprise in there for you.We're still looking to share your Destiny 2 memories in future episodes of the show! Drop your 30 - 90 second clips here: https://forms.gle/U3acZNuunw7VNQzN6Follow illPhysics at https://twitch.tv/illphysicsFollow Legoleflash https://www.youtube.com/c/legoleflash| SOURCES |Bungie - Dev Insights - Abilities & Armor Preview: https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/dev_insights_abilities_armor_previewBungie: This Week In Destiny - 06/04/2026: https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/twid_06_04_20263rd Party Tool by shotskeber: Old Lights Eligibility Checker: https://d2oldlightcheck.online/Destiny Digest is a weekly Destiny 2 podcast covering game updates, community conversations, sandbox discussion, and news from across the gaming world. Hosted by Danfinity, EpicDan22, BonafideHiro, Eseipha, Samikat and Tiddly. New episodes go live every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.Watch live every Sunday at 6:30 PM ET on Twitch:https://twitch.tv/destinydigestSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DestinyDigestPodListen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.Ratings and reviews make a real difference for independent shows:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51utOpaycri2x7WotgVlFXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/destiny-digest/id1638939545PocketCasts: https://pca.st/iczgzkt1RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/ae2d464c/podcast/rssOn Bluesky? Follow the whole crew with our Starter Pack:https://bsky.app/starter-pack/danfinity.gg/3lbrtal4y7c2rFollow Danfinity: https://danfinity.ggFollow Bona: https://bsky.app/profile/bonafidehiro.bsky.socialFollow EpicDan: https://linktr.ee/epicdan22Follow Eseipha: https://bsky.app/profile/eseipha.bsky.socialFollow Sami: https://linktr.ee/samikatplaysFollow Tiddly: https://bsky.app/profile/tiddly.bsky.social| CHAPTERS |00:00:00 Intro & Welcome00:02:52 Destiny Digest's Future00:06:30 illPhysics: Minecraft Obsession, Kerbal Space Program & an Artemis 2 NASA Guest00:09:37 Legoleflash: Selling the House, Retro Mario & Pokémon Nostalgia00:13:26 Pokémon Pocket Meta & The Balatro Addiction Spiral00:18:51 EpicDan22: Marathon Season 200:25:19 Forza Horizon 6's Bowie Knife00:30:37 Tiddly: Diablo, Marvel Rivals, Slay the Spire 2 & Fortnite's New Season00:34:31 BonafideHiro: 30 People into Star Citizen 00:37:15 Danfinity: Saros & Sektori00:43:34 Lego: Passion High, Corporate Says No00:47:37 Tony: The Love Letter Update & His Leaked Wishlist00:51:33 Tiddly: Bittersweet, But the Friendships Remain00:55:35 EpicDan22: Losing the Community That Gathered Us01:06:06 Gaming Industry Reckoning01:08:10 The Final PvP Meta: Special Ammo Economy, Cooldowns & Nightstalker Invis01:17:25 Raids, Eater of Worlds, Argos & The Pantheon Rotation01:31:00 Riven Legit-Only01:36:24 Dev Insights: New Subclass Abilities01:41:15 Hunter's Phantom Surge & The Trappers Ambush Wombo Combo01:43:31 Titan's New Ward of Dawn: Pick It Up, Throw It, Troll Your Team01:49:15 Balance Pass: Frost Armor Rework, Super Gen Nerf & The Rocket Bubble Death02:08:08 Armor Archetypes & Armor 3.002:12:08 TWID: Monument of Triumph, Old Lights Emblem & Final Bungie Rewards02:19:33 Q&A: D3 Petition, Mystery Loot & How Long We'll Keep Playing02:33:44 Q&A: Launch-Day Titles, Fashion & Emblems, Plus Sign-Offs

In this episode of Ethnocynology, David chats with friend of the show Dr. Alyce Cannon, who is an expert in classics and dogs in the classical world. The discussion begins with an overview of Alyce's research an ancient Greece and how dogs appear in pottery after the great Athenian plague. Then they begin to discuss Odysseus's dog Argos in Home's Odyssey: his roles, significance, and sad story. And discussed as well as whether or not he will be in the new Christopher Nolan version of the epic poem. Towards the end of the episode, the two discuss dogs and popular media and why the dog always has to die in films, and what this means for the human mind and it's connection to the ancient Classics. Transcripts For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ethnocynology/38 Links: History of Dog Course davidianhowe.com Davidianhowe.com/store ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Its week 1 and the guys preview the first 3 games plus talk about the crime that is not having the defending champs playing!They talk about the massive TV deal with DAZN plus give their flowers to the BC Lions!!!Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

3DownNation's Justin Dunk on the favourites in the East and West, concern surrounding the Argos, Ryan Dinwiddie's impact on the Redblacks, and are the Bombers still contenders.

Quand un trouble psychique surgit, le déni ne concerne pas seulement la personne qui souffre : il peut aussi toucher les proches, saisis par la peur, la culpabilité ou la honte. Comment reconnaître cette souffrance, trouver la bonne attitude et accompagner sans nier ni surprotéger ? Dans ce podcast, Paul Delair et Caroline Dublanche parlent les mécanismes du déni familial et rappelle aussi les ressources qui existent pour les aidants. **Associations citées :** - **UNAFAM** - Union nationale de familles et amis de personnes malades et/ou handicapées psychiques - Écoute famille : **01 42 63 03 03** - **Argos 2001** - Association nationale de patients et de proches consacrée aux troubles bipolaires Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.fr.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The CFL season is finally here! With final roster cuts now complete, the guys break down the most surprising decisions Toronto made, including the departures of Aaron Casey, Anthony Vandal, and Peyton Logan. They also take a position-by-position look at the 2026 Argonauts and discuss how the roster stacks up heading into the season. The biggest news of the week may have come after final cuts, as Toronto signed former Winnipeg Blue Bombers starting tackle Kendall Randolph. Ben and JB discuss why this could prove to be one of the most important additions of the offseason and what it means for the offensive line moving forward. The conversation then shifts to the CFL's new six-year television agreement, which keeps TSN as the league's primary broadcast partner while adding DAZN beginning in 2027. What does the deal mean for the future of the CFL and the league's financial outlook? Plus, despite coming off a Grey Cup championship just two seasons ago and returning a healthy Chad Kelly, the Argos are finding themselves near the bottom of many preseason power rankings. Ben and JB debate whether the skepticism is justified and offer their own expectations for the 2026 campaign.

The Toronto Argonauts wrapped up their 2026 preseason schedule with a 20–14 loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Alumni Stadium in Guelph. While the final score won't count in the standings, there was no shortage of storylines as players battled for roster spots, practice roster opportunities, and potentially even starting jobs. With most established starters resting on both sides, this game was all about evaluation. Which players took advantage of their opportunities? Who did enough to force their way into roster discussions? And are there any newcomers or young players who may have put pressure on veteran incumbents heading into final cutdown day? Ben Grant and JB break down the key performances from across the roster, discuss the toughest decisions facing the coaching staff and management, and look ahead to what the final roster could look like as the Argos prepare for Week 1. Training camp is over. The evaluations are nearly complete. Now the hard decisions begin.

On this weeks show we finish the 9 teams in 9 weeks previewing the Saskatchewan Roughriders,They talk life on the road, Pre season games and Kenny Lawler's new contract!Partnered with  Sports Interaction.  Go to sia.com/rouge and your first deposit is matched up to 100%Sponsored by Manscaped.  go to manscaped.com and enter ROUGE for a 20% discount and free worldwide shipping

The regular season is almost here, but first the Toronto Argonauts have one more preseason test. Ben Grant and JB get you caught up on everything happening around the Double Blue and get you set for Friday night's preseason finale in Guelph against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Projected starting Canadian safety Enoch Makonzo has unexpectedly retired, leaving Toronto with questions about roster construction. Can rookie Ethan John step into the role immediately? Or will the Argos need to pivot and open the season with an American at safety? The guys also take a hard look at Toronto's Canadian depth across the roster. Which spots feel solid? Which positions are one injury away from becoming a problem? Ben and JB also debate one of training camp's more unusual moments after Mike Miller ended practice early and took the team to the movies. Smart team-building move? Or valuable practice time a team can't afford to lose? Plus: Which position battles matter most Friday night Which jobs could still be won or lost Who you should be watching closely in the preseason finale Why initiatives like Huddle Up, which wrapped up its 25th year in Guelph this week, continue to matter so much And finally, the guys dive into renewed discussion surrounding possible CFL expansion into Halifax or Quebec City Training camp is winding down. Tough roster decisions are coming. And Week 1 is right around the corner.

Mike Hogan is the play-by-play voice of the Toronto Argonauts and he joins Travis Currah and Sheldon Jones to preview the 2026 CFL season for the Argos.   00:00 - Open 00:23 - Being on the road to start the season 01:35 - Overcoming adversity 03:16 - A new atmosphere with Miller, Hufnagel and Barker 05:18 - The return of Chad Kelly 06:34 - The next step for Kevin Mital 08:05 - The receiving corps 10:24 - Overcoming the loss of Wynton McManis 13:07 - How's the running game shaping up? 15:40 - The underdog Argos 17:07 - Bulletin board material 20:11 - BMO Field Theme Games   SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1-WTbs82THRNHc-RQbCVA    2 and Out Merch: https://2-and-out-cfl.myspreadshop.ca/    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/2andOutCFLPodcast 

The Toronto Argonauts opened their 2026 preseason with a 20–10 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Hamilton Stadium, but with cold temperatures, driving rain, and heavy winds throughout the night, this was far from an ideal environment for evaluation. Ben Grant and JB break down Chad Kelly's return to game action, his first appearance since suffering an injury in the 2024 East Final, and discuss what stood out from the Argos' franchise quarterback in limited preseason work. The guys also go position by position looking at who impressed, who helped themselves, and who still has work to do as Toronto moves toward final roster decisions. With weather making evaluation difficult for coaches, management, and even the podcast hosts themselves, separating performances from conditions becomes a major theme of the episode. With only one preseason game remaining, roster battles are heating up, difficult decisions are coming, and the road to Week 1 is officially underway.

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