Xs and Argos Podcast
Hosts 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.
Episodes
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Week 10 as the Argonauts return to BMO Field to take on the Ottawa Redblacks in a Saturday afternoon matchup packed with meaning both on and off the field. This is the Purolator Tackle Hunger game, and a special one at that as Chris Schultz will be honoured as the newest member of the All-Time Argonauts list along with Nick Volpe. It was also the busies...
The Argos dropped the second half of their home-and-home with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, falling 40–31 in a game marked by brutal early mistakes and a missed opportunity to complete the comeback. Ben Grant breaks down a game that started with one of the worst halves in recent Argos history, as Toronto gave up three non-offensive touchdowns - a pair on special teams and one on a sack-fumble return. The offensive line struggled under...
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you ready for the second half of the Argos-Bombers home-and-home as Toronto heads to Winnipeg looking to leap into a playoff spot. This week’s episode covers the big news: Chad Kelly has been placed on the six-game injured list, leaving the offence in the hands of Nick Arbuckle – but has anything actually changed? For the first time in weeks, the Argos seemed to avoid any major ...
The Argonauts bounced back in a big way, taking down the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31–17 at BMO Field in a dominant three-phase performance. Ben Grant and JB break down every angle of the Argos’ most complete game of the season, featuring seven forced turnovers, explosive offensive plays, and a statement performance from the special teams unit, including a huge play from Kevin Mital to stop a fake pun...
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for a pivotal Week 8 showdown as the 1-5 Argos return to BMO Field to host the 3-2 Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the first half of a home-and-home series. This week’s episode dives into the latest on Chad Kelly, after TSN’s Farhan Lalji reported he could return as early as Saturday. The guys also unpack a fresh wave of injuries and transactions, including a seas...
The Argos were in full control... until they weren’t. Toronto blew a 25–7 lead in the second half, falling 26–25 to the Montreal Alouettes in one of the most heartbreaking collapses in recent memory. Ben Grant and JB break down what went right for three quarters, and what went horribly wrong in the fourth. From missed opportunities to late turnovers, they cover every angle of the loss and what thi...
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you ready for Week 7 of the 2025 CFL season as the 1-4 Argonauts head to Montreal to take on the 3-2 Alouettes. There were plenty of roster moves this week as the Argos begin to get healthier, and the guys break down each transaction, including the releases of Kevin Brown, Donald Rutledge, and Daniel Kwamou. They also dive into a tough question: how soon is too soo...
It’s the first bye week of the 2025 season for Toronto, and Ben Grant and JB are using the break to take stock of where the Argonauts stand after five games. In this Bye Week Edition of the Xs and Argos Podcast, the guys hand out grades for every positional group on the roster. Some units are trending up and getting reinforcements shortly, while others are heading right back into the fight as-is. ...
It was a shootout at BMO Field, but the Toronto Argonauts couldn’t keep pace, falling 51–38 to the rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Ben Grant and JB break down a frustrating night where the offence finally found its rhythm - Nick Arbuckle delivered his best performance yet in relief of Chad Kelly, and Janarion Grant brought the house down with a kickoff return touchdown. But with so many starters out du...
Ben Grant and JB are back to get you set for Friday night football at BMO Field as the 1-3 Argonauts take on their rivals, the 1-2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats, in a key East Division clash. Can the Boatmen build on last week’s wild win in Ottawa? With both Chop Williams and Deonta McMahon battling injuries, the Argos' struggling ground game may fall entirely on the shoulders of Kevin Brown. Will that be e...
The Toronto Argonauts are finally on the board in 2025, earning their first win of the season with a 29-16 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks at TD Place. This week’s Postgame Reaction is packed with everything you need to relive one of the most exciting and unconventional Argos wins in recent memory. Ben Grant and JB break down a three-phase performance, includ...
It's the Pregame Walkthrough presented by Something in the Water Brewing. Ben Grant and JB are here to get you ready for Sunday night as the 0-3 Argos travel to Ottawa to face the 1-2 REDBLACKS. This week, they react to Coach Dinwiddie’s fiery postgame comments and why they were needed, they look at former Argo QB M...
The Toronto Argonauts suffered a heartbreaking loss to the undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders after tying the game with just 23 seconds left. Despite being undermanned and suffering more injuries, the Argos pushed the Riders to the brink. But while there were some positives, the number of costly mistakes proved too much to overcome. Hosts Ben Grant and JB break down all the action from a wild night at BMO Field.
Ben Grant and JB return for another Pregame Walkthrough as the Toronto Argonauts get ready to host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at BMO Field. This week, they break down two key roster moves: the return of running back Kevin Brown and the signing of Indiana linebacker Aaron Casey. Both additions highlight growing concerns about injuries at both positions. They al...
The Toronto Argonauts dropped to 0-2 after a tough 29-19 loss to the Calgary Stampeders at BMO Field. Despite the result, there were some bright spots: a great crowd, a memorable Grey Cup banner-raising ceremony, and 10,000 fans going home with replica championship rings. On the field, Chop Williams emerged as a standout with an electrifying performance at running back. Who else impressed? And what needs to cha...
Hosts Ben Grant and JB are back with another Pregame Walkthrough as the Toronto Argonauts get set for their 2025 home opener at BMO Field this Saturday. This week, they take a deep dive into what went wrong in Montreal, with a special focus on Toronto’s pass protection breakdowns. Was it scheme, execution, or something Montreal did that caused so much trouble up front? We break down the latest CFL transactions ...
The Toronto Argonauts dropped their first season-opener in the Ryan Dinwiddie era 28-10 to the Montreal Alouettes. It was a mistake-filled game for the Double Blue, and the offence really struggled, but there were still some positives to draw on. We've got radio replays, analysis, positional breakdowns, and where the Argos go from here as they look to regroup back at BMO Field.
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, a...
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.
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