Helmets Off

Helmets Off

Helmets Off is where football's biggest stories come to life. Hosted by Sean Bowen and three-time CFL Grey Cup champion DaVaris Daniels, Helmets Off is a weekly podcast that takes you beyond the game with candid conversations featuring football's most compelling personalities. From college football, the NFL, the CFL and championship moments, every episode dives into the journeys, challenges, and unforgettable stories that shape the game. Whether it's life in the locker room, the road to becoming a pro, career-defining moments, or what it really takes to win championships, Helmets Off delivers authentic conversations you won't hear anywhere else. If you love football—no matter the league—this podcast is for you. Football. Championships. Unfiltered.

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September 15, 2026 30 mins

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Shawn Lemon joins Sean Bowen and DaVaris Daniels on Helmets Off to talk about a CFL journey that has taken him across the league, playing for every current CFL team except one. Lemon reflects on how the CFL has helped him grow both as a player and a person, why he believes the league is in a great place, and what continues to fuel him after more than a decade in professiona...

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Growing up in Louisiana, Toronto Argonauts wide receiver Damonte Coxie always dreamed of playing professional football. After starring at the University of Memphis, Coxie faced uncertainty about what would come next before ultimately making his way to Canada and joining the Argos in 2022.

Now a two time Grey Cup Champion, Coxie sits down on Helmets Off to talk about his footb...

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In the mid 90’s D-Max would join the Argos led by Doug Flutie, and shares some amazing & funny stories on those legendary teams. We also find out that coach Maxi has known co-host DD since he was a little kid having played with DaVaris’ dad back in the day

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Growing up in Windsor, Ontario, Dakoda shares that football wasn’t on his radar until high school. With a passion for the arts, hockey, and cars, he shares how his family and coaches helped guide him toward a career in football.

The 2015 Vanier Cup champion also opens up about his love for tattoos, acting, writing, and, of course, playing football

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DaShaun makes it clear exactly what part of Virginia he’s from as he takes us back to the beginning of his football journey, starting as a wide receiver in high school. It wasn’t until he attended East Carolina that he made the switch to the defensive side of the ball, where he found a coach who helped pave the way for his professional career.

DaShaun also spills ...

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Growing up in Michigan, Ralph helped his high school win three consecutive state championships before taking his talents to Western Michigan, where he developed into a standout defensive lineman. He eventually made his way to professional football and the CFL, where he broke out with the Toronto Argonauts, tied for the league lead with eight sacks in his first season and bec...

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Welcome to the very first episode of Helmets Off.

Sean Bowen and three-time Grey Cup champion DaVaris Daniels sit down with Ryan Hunter—Super Bowl champion, two-time Grey Cup champion, CFL Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, and one of the game's most entertaining personalities.

Ryan shares his incredible football journey, from growing up in North Bay, Ontario, leaving h...

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July 27, 2026 56 secs

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Get a sneak peak into some of the fun that hosts Sean Bowen and DaVaris Daniels get into with their guests from this season of Helmets Off.

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