In a stunning development, there's actual news to talk about in the CFL no more making up stuff to talk about for Joel Gasson and John Fraser. Well, kind of. It can't all be serious all the time. This week, Joel and John discuss the options for the official beer of Saskatchewan, the Riders signing Jeremy O'Day and Craig Dickenson to contract extens…

The Green Cast got some interesting news this week -- apparently, they're the 216th most popular football podcast in Canada. That's according to a random sales email Joel got from someone trying to sell him something. Now, their goal is to climb the ranks to 214. This week, Joel and John talk turkey dinner drink pairings, the CFL trying to get team…

It's a big week for the Green Cast's John Fraser, as his adopted son Sergio Castillo is off to a hot start in the NFL. You bet we're going to talk about it. Joel and John also discuss Four Seasons Total Landscaping, CFL Draft Lottery conspiracies, and the fan state of the league being in the middle of the afternoon on a Monday. Thanks to the show's…

After a long hiatus, Joel and John are back to talk about what matters to you -- breakfast sandwiches. In actual topics, Joel and John talk about how the CFL can improve their product on the field when they return to the field next season, including ways to reduce the number of punts. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for the…

Welcome to the 3Down Dog Cast! Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to show that they are not above talking about dogs for clicks as John has a new addition to the family -- Barkley! They also give a round of applause to NFL OL and Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif for opting out of a potential 2020 NFL season to work the front lines at a Quebec lon…

It's time to talk about something! Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to discuss the biggest story in the CFL...Edmonton's name. Before that, they talk about Twitter's blue checkmarks being down for the day, and a bunch of other randomness. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscribe to the Green …

Who said CFL free agency was over? Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss Chris Cuthbert's move from TSN to Sportsnet and how it makes a bunch of sense for Cuthbert at this time before chatting about who could replace one of the country's top broadcasters at TSN. They also discuss the cancellation of fall USports in Canada West, Ontario, and the Atlan…

The CFL regular season has officially been pushed back into a September start, at the earliest, Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on the league's move, the idea of hub cities and the options available to Rider season ticket holders. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscribe to the G…

It's been an eventful week in the CFL. Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to discuss the CFL looking for funding from the federal government and the CFL Draft, specifically how boring the broadcast was on TSN. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscribe to the Green Cast on Apple Podcasts, Google …

One of the biggest weeks on the football calendar is here -- it's draft week! Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on the now completed NFL draft and what it could mean for the CFL draft. Before all of that, they pour one out for the sudden end of the Shutdown Fullcast, the internet's only college football podcast. Thanks to the show's …

This week on the 3Down Green Cast, Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss the for sale sign going up on the XFL and what they would do with the league if they were to buy it. They also discuss the delayed start to the CFL regular season and if it's even feasible to play a season at all at this point. If the season isn't played, there's a chance that e…

With so much going on in the world, Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to talk about a whole bunch of stuff that doesn't really have to do with anything -- especially football. Before getting into a bunch of nonsense, like theories about kids' shows and interesting international football team names, Joel and John get a little serious and talk abo…

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The Riders have a new offensive coordinator and we're here for it. Joel Gasson and John Fraser discuss Craig Dickenson's decision to make a change on offence, Jason Maas' offence and what it means for the team, specifically Cody Fajardo. We also chat a little about the future of Stephen McAdoo. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewi…

The offseason is well underway and that means it's business time. Before they get to all of that, Joel Gasson and John Fraser break down John's post-Grey Cup experience and the game itself. We also chat about the Louchiez Purifoy signing, one year contracts and the future of Stephen McAdoo. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing f…

It was a big weekend for Green Cast co-host John Fraser, no not because his Winnipeg Blue Bombers are going to the Grey Cup, but because the Bombers actually won a game with him in attendance. They had lost like 26 straight before that. So, naturally John is relieved that he'll be able to go to the games in the future knowing they might win. Joel a…

Bring on the West Final. Joel Gasson and John Fraser get you ready for this weekend's big game by talking about the Bombers quarterback situation, and what the Riders can do about it. They also talk about Cody Fajardo's situation. They also talk a little about the East Final and the revival of the CFL in Quebec and how that changes everything for t…

It's a bye week in Saskatchewan but it's not a week off for Joel Gasson and John Fraser They're back to talk about John's favourite player -- Sergio Castillo -- being named a West Division All Star. They also chat about Cody Fajardo's injury, attendance at last week's game and about this weekend's semifinals. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile…

A big week ahead in Saskatchewan, as the Riders have a shot at hosting the West Final for the first time since 2009. It's also Most Outstanding Player Awards nominees week. John and Joel talk about the Riders nominees and the games against the Eskimos. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscribe to …

Get ready for two more years of Fajardomania, brother! The Riders got the job done this week and signed their quarterback to a two year extension. Joel Gasson and John Fraser talk about how the deal is good for both sides and how Fajardo has done everything right. With award season right around the corner, they also talk about Fajardo's chances the…

A tough loss for the Riders in Calgary but not all is lost. Joel Gasson and John Fraser agree with 3DownNation's Ryan Ballentine that the score flattered the Riders a bit, we also feel they showed enough to lead us to believe they could win there if the West Final is in Calgary. We also talk about that game's officiating and get into a broader disc…

The CFL Trade Deadline has come and gone without much of anything happening, except for one trade. That one trade was enough to throw our entire opening segment out the window as John was ready and willing to go off on the Bombers for not adding a quarterback. We also talk about why the CFL trade deadline is so slow, the Riders big win over Winnipe…

The Riders did what they had to do against Toronto. So, yeah. That's actually been one of their stories of the season, they haven't really lost to anyone they're supposed to. Because of that, they're in position to have a shot at finishing first in the West. We also discuss the return of Jordan Williams-Lambert and Brendon LaBatte Thanks to the sho…

The Riders are back from their bye week and so is the 3Down Green Cast. This week, Joel and John talk about Jordan Williams-Lambert's pending return and that resting Naaman Roosevelt for a week to do it might not be the worst decision with a five game stretch to end the season against the west, including three straight games on the road. They also …

The Riders suffered their first loss in six games at the hands of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in this year's Banjo Bowl. A win so good for Winnipeg that John couldn't be with us this week. So, instead Joel joined by CBC Saskatchewan's and fellow college football nerd Dan Plaster. They talk about what went wrong for the Riders and where they go from h…

The Riders have won six in a row after their big win over the Bombers in the Labour Day Classic. Joel and John talk about how the Riders found a way to win another game, their spot in the power rankings, Mike O'Shea's beef. They also look ahead to the Banjo Bowl and the potential return of Jordan Williams-Lambert. Thanks to the show's title sponsor…

There's no debating it now, there's someone pulling the strings trying to help the Saskatchewan Roughriders. How else can you explain them getting a win thanks to the weather and Andrew Harris getting suspended right before the two biggest games of the year to date? Surely there's no other logical explanation. In (somewhat) more serious conversatio…

It's one of our favourite times of the year, the #GreyCupGreaseUp is back! Yes, your social media is currently filled with ambitious people working out and doing great things in the 100 days leading up to the Grey Cup. While we do support their efforts, it's not really our thing. If you're like us, feel free to join us by eating all the burgers, ch…

Live from the 3Down Weather Centre, Joel Gasson and John Fraser break down this week's long range forecast. Just kidding. We do discuss how we feel about the Riders weather shortened win in Montreal and what could be done to avoid such an outcome from happening again. We also talk about the Riders defence finding it's groove, Cody Fajardo and the X…

It's an emotional week for Joel Gasson and John Fraser after fakeGAINER announced his retirement from Twitter on Instagram. So Faker, this episode is dedicated to you buddy. Joel and John also talk about just how bad the Lions are, how good the Rider offence is and how no one should ever concede a safety. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' …

After a week away, Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to break down the Riders big win over the B.C. Lions. We also talk about Cody Fajardo's bounce back performance, Stephen McAdoo's play calling and Jon Ryan's punting. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscribe to the Green Cast on Apple Podcas…

Who says dreams don't come true? We had the most John Frasery end to a CFL game ever thanks to Sergio Castillo's rouge for the win against the Toronto Argonauts. So yeah, we're going to talk about it. We also discuss the Riders poor showing against Calgary and what it means. We talk about what the Riders should do with Cody Fajardo and Zach Collaro…

Joel Gasson is back from vacation and John Fraser had a massage, so they're both pretty relaxed heading into this week's Green Cast. Much like the Riders offence is looking pretty relaxed with Cody Fajardo at the helm. We also discuss the new Gainer, the rain delay, and Bo Levi Mitchell. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for …

As Joel continues his Irish honeymoon Fraser and Pat are back again to break down the Riders 0-2 start and figure out...have the Riders found their quarterback!?Oleh 3Down Green Cast

Welp, Joel is gone on his honeymoon so John earns instant credibility by bringing on Pat Mckay from CTV to make the podcast sound smart. The boys talk about the Riders final pre season game, the NFL game in Winnipeg, the roster, and Pat drops some great tidbits on the team this year.Oleh 3Down Green Cast

The Riders first pre-season game is in the books and despite how ugly the game was, it looks like the team's most pressing question has been answered. John Fraser and Joel Gasson discuss Cody Fajardo's game against Calgary and just how high could his ceiling be this season? We also breakdown the rest of the game, look ahead to this week's game agai…

It's been a big week for Green Cast co-host John Fraser, as his favourite CFLer Sergio Castillo is back in the CFL after signing with the B.C. Lions. Once they're done being idiots, John and Joel Gasson get into the Riders Green and White game, their feelings on camp so far, the new jerseys and an interesting jersey promo the Riders are running thi…

A busy week in the CFL means that Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to break it all down. We talk about the new CBA, how it almost didn't happen, the signing of Jon Ryan and the return of Manny Arceneaux to the field far earlier than expected. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscribe to the Gr…

A week after discussing the potential deal, Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back to talk about the Riders signing of Solomon Elimimian. What does it mean for the team and the defence going forward? Could they actually be better? We also look back at the Riders draft, talk a little about Jon Ryan and look ahead to the potential start of training cam…

With the CFL Draft right around the corner, it was time for Joel Gasson and John Fraser to get together and ramble on about stuff. We discuss the Riders interest in the recently released Solomon Elimimian, the current state of affairs between the league and the CFL and we give the world's shortest draft preview. Thanks to the show's title sponsor P…

It's a special edition of the 3Down Green Cast with Joel Gasson and John Fraser. We talk with the new voice of the Riders Derek Taylor about how he got the job, what he's looking forward, his thoughts on the team and the Last Saskatchewan Pirate. We also talk about the Riders getting in the way of an NFL game coming to Regina and the pending foldin…

We're back after a bit of a hiatus! Joel Gasson and John Fraser share their thoughts on the proposed rule changes, Justin Dunk's report on the league and union possibly changing the ratio and just what should the league do with "global players." Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscribe to the Gre…

Hey, this is different! It's one of our favourite times of the year. The "Season of Champions" is in full swing after an eventful Scotties and the Brier starting this weekend. Joel Gasson, John Hodge and John Fraser share their thoughts on Chelsey Carey's stunning come from behind win over Rachel Homan, year two of the new pool format at the nation…

The Riders are hosting the 2020 Grey Cup and free agency is under way for another year. Joel Gasson and John Fraser share are thoughts on the Riders hosting Canada's biggest party in a couple of years, the re-signing of Zach Collaros and the signing of Micah Johnson. We also preview our upcoming #8EndNation Podcast with a little Scotties talk. Than…

T'was the night before free agency and all through the house, everyone was talking about who the Riders should sing as their quarterback. I'm back with John Fraser to talk about the pending opening of free agency, the odds of the Riders landing Bo Levi Mitchell or Trevor Harris. What should they do if Willie Jefferson walks? We also touch briefly o…

Did we miss anything? Joel Gasson and John Fraser are back for another week to break down what was a rather eventful week in Riderville. From Chris Jones' departure, Rod Pedersen moving on, Jeremy O'Day being promoted and the search of a head coach. A few things have happened. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their suppo…

The 3Down Green Cast is back for more in 2019. After a bit of a hiatus after the end of the Riders season, Joel Gasson and John Fraser return to discuss the Chris Jones one year extension, the quarterback situation and the glut of CFLers signing in the NFL. Thanks to the show's title sponsor Pile O' Bones Brewing for their support. You can subscrib…