Cannon Fodder

A roundtable discussion on Columbus Blue Jackets from The Columbus Dispatch.

The Dean Evason effect
May 8, 2025 – 40:16
Setting up for an interesting offseason
Apr 24, 2025 – 30:40
Blow us outta here
Apr 17, 2025 – 28:20
Hedger, Buccigross on the stretch run
Apr 3, 2025 – 44:48
Down the stretch they come
Mar 27, 2025 – 41:04
Down the stretch in 26 minutes with Jody Shelley
Mar 19, 2025 – 26:33
The Gaudreaus’ court case, the Jackets wild card chase
Mar 14, 2025 – 44:26
Talking trade deadline, outdoor game
Mar 6, 2025 – 22:57
An hour into the break
Feb 11, 2025 – 01:02:16
Rumors: Elias Pettersson to Columbus?
Jan 31, 2025 – 37:45
Make or break time
Jan 21, 2025 – 44:11
Calgary ceremony, David Jiricek trade
Dec 4, 2024 – 38:21
On Jiricek, POO-tia, KJ and other news
Nov 21, 2024 – 49:58
November rain
Nov 7, 2024 – 27:10
Right in the slot
Nov 1, 2024 – 32:12
Strong outta the gate
Oct 15, 2024 – 45:26
Previewing the 2024-25 NHL season with ESPN’s John Buccigross
Oct 9, 2024 – 24:45
Hockey talk
Sep 27, 2024 – 41:40
RIP Johnny and Matthew
Sep 12, 2024 – 40:56
That’s a wrap on the offseason
Aug 27, 2024 – 30:13
Waddell gets busy
Aug 7, 2024 – 29:04
Summer is coming
Jun 6, 2024 – 38:23
Coaches, GMs, and prospects
May 9, 2024 – 46:08
Putting a bow on it
Apr 24, 2024 – 43:07
The Final Furlough
Apr 11, 2024 – 33:14
Wheels are off
Mar 27, 2024 – 28:33
Down the stretch they drag
Mar 15, 2024 – 40:09
Trade deadline looming
Mar 6, 2024 – 33:49
Farewell Jarmo. What’s next?
Feb 16, 2024 – 42:03
Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent speaks on the firing of GM Jarmo Kekäläinen
Feb 15, 2024 – 06:03
Bye bye bye week
Feb 7, 2024 – 29:19
Ranting about rants
Feb 1, 2024 – 48:37
Elvis’s new scenario
Jan 26, 2024 – 41:42
The kids are alright
Jan 5, 2024 – 38:06
Brick by brick
Dec 1, 2023 – 49:05
What’s the plan?
Nov 16, 2023 – 33:04
Melting the ice
Oct 24, 2023 – 25:45
Phones down. Here we go!
Oct 11, 2023 – 44:25
Enter Pascal Vincent
Sep 19, 2023 – 55:05
Prospects and chiclets
Sep 14, 2023 – 23:40
Holding pattern
Jul 14, 2023 – 14:25
FANTILLI! Plus, a visit from John Buccigross
Jun 30, 2023 – 43:50
Mike Babcock?
Jun 7, 2023 – 33:17
Who’s next?
May 19, 2023 – 30:22
Beyond black Monday
May 11, 2023 – 34:25
Let’s play GM
Apr 27, 2023 – 56:30
Exit interview: Coach fired
Apr 17, 2023 – 01:08:15
Down the stretch they come
Apr 6, 2023 – 39:14
The race to the bottom
Mar 24, 2023 – 46:42
Staggering down the stretch
Mar 17, 2023 – 40:49

Recent Reviews

OldHouse9999

Inability to correctly pronounce names

These two have no ability to correctly pronounce names and come across as totally uninformed. Once Portzline left this podcast went to trash.
Cap’n Awesome

Great Info but Painful

Hedger’s constant ramblings and interruptions are hard to listen to. He has good opinions but rambles on and on. Can you just edit yourself a little? I appreciate all the great info though.
jevondracek

Jim V

Arace’s constant interruptions of B Hegler makes this almost unlistenable- sorry.....
Grumpy Potatoes

Great content when they show up

Who is in charge of producing this podcast? I LOVE Arace and Hedger but man 1-2 podcasts month if you’re lucky is not going to cut it. It’s frustrating as a fan to subscribe and then stat wantingly into the vast emptiness of episodes. It feels like the Dispatch is responsible for the lack of production since the digital edition of the newspaper is a mess as well. If this even had a paltry one day a week - on the same day maybe - release it would bring this up to 4 stars.
Anothedissatisfiedhpcustomet

Great info, bad format

The sportswriters do a great job talking hockey. Occasional guests are good and the banter and humor is excellent. Recent changes to the format to add commercials have nearly ruined it. They actually play lead in/out music over the talking to segue to ads. Terrible production which takes away from the quality. It’s the audio version of pop up ads with auto play video that keep you from going back to read what you missed
Boner in sweat pants

Rust Belt

A pretty good pod. Informative. The inconsistency on any regular episodes is a significant shortcoming. Too bad because I lose interest when it goes dark for weeks.
CqwertyC

The best source of information on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The best source of information on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Witty and informative.
crankshaft333

Very informative

A great way to keep up with the Blue Jackets.
rb217999

Brum45638

Great show for any Blue Jackets fan. Go Jackets!!
The Browns Fan of Hockey

Great Show

This podcast delivers everything I am looking for as an avid CBJ fan. I sincerely wish each show was longer, or more frequent. It does seem at the end if many shows that there is more the group could cover but choose to keep it 25 to 30 minutes each time. Great insight by the guys, and no one knows more about what is going on with the Blue Jackets than these gents. I highly suggest following Portzline and Reed on Twitter as well to get multiple CBJ updates daily. Thanks for all of the hard work fellas. I can selfishly only ask for more of it. Oh, and I love the dry humor as well.
TBRambo

Good stuff!

I like the analysis they do because they aren't CBJ employees and can talk freely about the squad. I believe it's an honest podcast and the guys are fans of the team as well as wriiters. I just wish the Dispatch would do more on the team to match the in depth analysis of this podcast. Keep up the good work, guys!
El Slappitio Grande

Decent info by the Dispatch crew

The Dispatch beat writers come together for a good podcast that details the weekly news and opinions. Except for the dry sense of humor, this podcast gives you exactly what you want, straight and to the point.