Archives: Captivate Podcasts
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Episode 167: All Business
This week the CFL gave some important updates regarding their 2021 season, as well as some obligatory responses to how the discussions are going with the XFL. With CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie going on a big “update tour” this week, Alan and Bryant had to welcome back TSN football insider Dave Naylor to the show, […]
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Episode 166: Supermega Grey Cup Bowl
As the clock ticks on the CFL to make some kind of announcement regarding its 2021 season, the latest rumors surrounding XFL and CFL alignment have taken the discussion among fans towards some kind of interleague championship game model. What does “interleague” play mean for a football league? Sort out the possibilities, think big and […]
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Episode 165: Get a Clue
As XFL and CFL negotiations continue, the CFL released some sound clips of Commissioner Randy Ambrosie discussing why negotiations began and how they are going. All in all, there were no major developments announced, but the CFL’s commish did say some things that maybe give more insight into the direction both leagues are heading. For […]
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Episode 164: A Smart Season
This week we learned just how enthused everyone at the top in the CFL is for their negotiations with the XFL. Also, as alignment talks progress, misinformation and anticipation are taking hold, especially on social media. Thankfully, The Rock set the record straight and explained how the goal of XFL/CFL alignment will be to put […]
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Episode 163: The Most Anticipated CFL Season in XFL History
With the XFL sitting at the negotiation table, talking about alignment with the CFL, every piece of news coming out about the Canadian Football League weighs heavy on the minds of XFL fans now. This week, the CFL offered a deal to the CFLPA to cut player pay by 20% in order to kickoff on […]
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Good Crisp Interview: TSN’s Dave Naylor
Ace football insider from TSN in Canada, Dave Naylor, gives insight into the budding CFL/XFL relationship. Find out why the CFL is possibly considering an alignment with the XFL, reasons behind certain fan reactions to the news, and where it all might lead moving forward. This is a special long form conversation about the biggest […]
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Episode 162: Where Does the Mind Go?
It has been over a week since the XFL and CFL announced that they are talking about a potential alignment between the leagues. Not knowing exactly what that means quite yet, where has the speculation amongst the fans, media, and even players gone? Get the latest on one of the most intriguing and puzzling stories […]
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Episode 161: This is a CFL Show
This week the XFL announced they are entering into negotiations with the CFL about potential alignment in hopes of benefitting both leagues and growing the game of football. What does this mean!? Join the show to parse out exactly what has been said by those in charge of both leagues, as well as all the […]
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Episode 160: Guts
Bryant had a gut feeling about the XFL’s 2022 TV deal last week, which now leads to this week’s topic…GUTS! Do you have it? What gut feelings do XFL fans have when it comes to the 2022 season? We asked and you answered! Also, dive deep into the live sports + TV network landscape as […]
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Episode 159: Embracing Lineage
The XFL in 2022 is obviously going to be demonstrably different from the XFL in 2001. That does not mean 2001 iteration should be ignored, or does it? Alan and Bryant discuss whether the history of the XFL can be implemented to make 2022 even better. It is also the one year anniversary of the […]
