
Cannon Fodder
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
A roundtable discussion on Columbus Blue Jackets from The Columbus Dispatch.
Location:
United States
Description:
A roundtable discussion on Columbus Blue Jackets from The Columbus Dispatch.
Language:
English
Contact:
603-570-3343
Website:
http://www.dispatch.com/
Episodes
Hedger, Buccigross on the stretch run
4/3/2025
Dispatch sport columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about where things currently sit with the Blue Jackets and what’s next as this regular season comes to an end. Finally, we hear from sports broadcaster John Buccigross on his thoughts on the Jackets this year and get his predictions on how things will shake out.
Duration:00:44:48
Down the stretch they come
3/27/2025
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss how the Philadelphia Fylers have fired head coach John Tortorella. Finally, we discuss the current skating lines and how the CBJ could make the playoffs.
Duration:00:41:04
Down the stretch in 26 minutes with Jody Shelley
3/19/2025
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with broadcaster Jody Shelley on the latest Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we hear Shelley’s thoughts on the final 15 games of the season and how the Blue Jackets have been performing as of late.
Duration:00:26:33
The Gaudreaus’ court case, the Jackets wild card chase
3/14/2025
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and courts reporter Bethany Bruner on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we provide an update on where things currently sit with the court case regarding the Gaudreau brothers and talk about the Blue Jackets' chase for a wild-card spot in the NHL playoffs.
NOTE: Sean Higgins has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.
Duration:00:44:26
Talking trade deadline, outdoor game
3/6/2025
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about tomorrow’s trade deadline and recap everything that recently happened at the outdoor stadium series game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Duration:00:22:57
An hour into the break
2/11/2025
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. This edition discusses the Blue Jackets performance before the NHL break and what we think will happen when play resumes.
Duration:01:02:16
Rumors: Elias Pettersson to Columbus?
1/31/2025
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap everything that’s been happening as of late with the Blue Jackets and speculate on some trade rumors circulating amongst the NHL.
Duration:00:37:45
Make or break time
1/21/2025
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we recap the latest happenings with the Blue Jackets and talk about how it’s make or break it time for the Blue Jackets to start earning points in the NHL standings.
Duration:00:44:11
Calgary ceremony, David Jiricek trade
12/4/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap last nights Calgary ceremony that was held to remember the Gaudreau brothers, talk about the Blue Jackets performance during this game and discuss the recent trade of player David Jiricek.
Duration:00:38:21
On Jiricek, POO-tia, KJ and other news
11/21/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we break down the Blue Jackets performance this far into the 2024-25 season, talk about how well the Jackets have been playing, and how this team is fun to watch.
Duration:00:49:58
November rain
11/7/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we breakdown what the Blue Jackets have currently been up to and provide our takeaways from the last few games.
Duration:00:27:10
Right in the slot
11/1/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap how the start of season has gone for the Blue Jackets and preview tonight’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
Duration:00:32:12
Strong outta the gate
10/15/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap what happened in the first two games of the season against the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche and look ahead to tonight’s home opener against the Florida Panthers. Finally, we talk about the tribute that will be held tonight in remembrance of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau who tragically passed away earlier this year.
Duration:00:45:26
Previewing the 2024-25 NHL season with ESPN’s John Buccigross
10/9/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with special guest John Buccigross on the latest episode of the Columbus Blue Jackets Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we break down the entire NHL and talk about what we can expect to see ahead of the upcoming season.
Duration:00:24:45
Hockey talk
9/27/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we recap everything that’s been currently going on with the Blue Jackets and look ahead to what’s upcoming.
Duration:00:41:40
RIP Johnny and Matthew
9/12/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger and staff photographer Adam Cairns on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we pay tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau and recap everything that’s happened since they were killed on Thursday Aug. 29 when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver while bicycling in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.
Duration:00:40:56
That’s a wrap on the offseason
8/27/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we provide updates on the Blue Jackets staffing changes and wrap up everything impactful that happened in the offseason.
Duration:00:30:13
Waddell gets busy
8/7/2024
Columbus sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we talk about the latest developments and what’s been happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets over the last two months.
Duration:00:29:04
Summer is coming
6/6/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss Don Waddell, the new Blue Jackets GM and president of hockey operations. Finally, we talk about the Blue Jackets head coach and speculate what future might hold for Pascal Vincent going forward and look ahead to the upcoming 2024 NHL draft.
Duration:00:38:23
Coaches, GMs, and prospects
5/9/2024
Dispatch sports columnist Michael Arace speaks with Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition we discuss NHL coaches, speculate who the next Blue Jackets GM could be and talk about player prospects. Finally, we recap what happened in the recent NHL draft lottery.
Duration:00:46:08