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.
David Ungerer III on His Football Journey, Being a Namesake & Becoming a Champion | Helmets Off
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David Ungerer III joins Sean Bowen and DaVaris Daniels on Helmets Off to talk about the journey that is pro football, being a namesake and betting on yourself. Born in Pullman, Washington, Ungerer attended Pullman High School before playing college football at the University of Idaho. With Canadian roots through his mother’s family in Ontario, his football journey eventually brought him north to the CFL, where he was selected 11th overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2019 CFL Draft. Ungerer III reflects on his CFL career, the decision to bet on himself and join Toronto, and what it meant to finally win his first Grey Cup with the Argonauts in 2024. He also looks back on the celebration that followed alongside teammate and now Helmets Off with Sean Bowen & DaVaris Daniels.
15 Sept 2026
Shawn Lemon on His CFL Career, Akron Days, LeBron James & What Keeps Him Going | Helmets Off
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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 professional football. He also talks about his time at Akron, why he has no plans of slowing down, and what keeps him motivated to continue playing. Plus, Lemon gets into his love for basketball and LeBron James, and finally addresses the important question: why did DaVaris unfollow him? 👀
9 Sept 2026
Damonte Coxie on Life in Canada, His CFL Journey & What He Calls Cooking | Helmets Off
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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 football journey, the life lessons he’s learned along the way and adjusting to life in Canada. He also shares his love of what he calls “cooking,” breaks down the art of the perfect touchdown celebration and even freestyles a brand new intro for the show.
1 Sept 2026
Coach Maxi takes us back to where his CFL career began. In Baltimore, Maryland with the Stallions of all places. Where he was a member of the only non-Canadian team to ever win a Grey Cup.
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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
25 Aug 2026
Acting, Arts & Growing up and playing football in Canada with Dakoda Shepley
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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
18 Aug 2026
Awful nicknames, Repping your Hometown & standing out in the Canadian Football League
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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 the beans on a nickname DaVaris Daniels had during his time in Calgary and finally sets the record straight on how to actually pronounce his last name.
11 Aug 2026
Michigan Football, Learning the CFL & Life Beyond the Game with Ralph Holley
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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 became a Grey Cup champion.
Ralph takes us inside the life of a professional football player, from early mornings, meetings and practice to hours of film study at home. He explains how studying opponents has become an essential part of his game and what it really takes to prepare for a professional football season.
4 Aug 2026
Football, Food & Championships with Ryan Hunter
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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 home at 16 to chase his dream, playing college football at Bowling Green, winning a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, and becoming one of the CFL's premier offensive linemen.
27 Jul 2026
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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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