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.
Xs and Argos Podcast
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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.
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Recent Episodes
May 30, 2026
Postgame Reaction: Ti-Cats 20 - Argos 14 (Preseason Finale)
<p data-start="138" data-end="466">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.</p>
May 27, 2026
2026 Preseason Week 2
<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">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?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">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?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">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?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Plus:</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Which position battles matter most Friday night</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Which jobs could still be won or lost</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Who you should be watching closely in the preseason finale</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Why initiatives like Huddle Up, which wrapped up its 25th year in Guelph this week, continue to matter so much</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">And finally, the guys dive into renewed discussion surrounding possible CFL expansion into Halifax or Quebec City</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal">Training camp is winding down. Tough roster decisions are coming. And Week 1 is right around the corner.</p>
May 24, 2026
Postgame Reaction: Toronto 20 - Hamilton 10
<p class="MsoNormal">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.</p>
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