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

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Where the Blue Jackets sit at the Olympic break

2026/02/09

Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. In this edition, we discuss where the Blue Jackets stand during the Olympic break and how this team has turned things around at this point in the season.

Dissecting Rick Bowness’ strong start with Blue Jackets

2026/01/23

Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we talk about the new coach Rick Bowness and how the Blue Jackets have played recently.

Evason out: 'Bones,' Wadds and Dean's disharmony

2026/01/13

Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss the surprising move to fire head coach Dean Evason and assistant Steve McCarthy and hire Rick Bowness as the team's new head coach.

Planes, trades and more blown leads

2026/01/07

Columbus Blue Jackets beat reporter Brian Hedger talks with Dispatch sports reporter Dan Aulbach on the latest episode of the Cannon Fodder podcast. During this edition, we discuss what’s currently happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets at this point so far into the 2025-26 season.

Was Don Waddell sneaky efficient?

2025/07/09

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 during the NHL draft and discuss the players the Blue Jackets acquired during this time.

Roster palooza

2025/06/25

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 preview the upcoming NHL draft, speculate about what the Jackets might do, and discuss the implications for the future.

Monahan wins Masterton

2025/06/05

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 talk about how center Sean Monahan was voted Masterton Trophy winner and provide other news and notes regarding the Blue Jackets.

The Dean Evason effect

2025/05/08

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 2025 NHL Draft and talk about everything that happened with the Blue Jackets.

Setting up for an interesting offseason

2025/04/24

Blow us outta here

2025/04/17

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 how the Blue Jackets were eliminated from the playoffs and their hopes of making a run in the postseason. Finally, we preview their final regular-season game against the New York Islanders.

Hedger, Buccigross on the stretch run

2025/04/03

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.

Down the stretch they come

2025/03/27

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.

Down the stretch in 26 minutes with Jody Shelley

2025/03/19

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.

The Gaudreaus’ court case, the Jackets wild card chase

2025/03/14

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.

Talking trade deadline, outdoor game

2025/03/06

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.

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4.1 out of 5

43 reviews

★★★★☆

Wood Mizer 2017/04/18

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 d...

★★★☆☆

kkol kid ruin 2026/01/14

Episode 224

It will miss Arace. The inconsistency of episodes is a major drawback. Hedger is one rabbit hole after another, and that was with Arace trying to keep...

★★★★★

PM1052 2025/06/27

Top podcast for CBJ fans

Excellent pod for the Union Blue. A blend of quick fire banter, critical information, and terrific insider perspective of CBJ and the broader NHL.

★☆☆☆☆

OldHouse9999 2025/04/27

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 2025/02/01

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? ...

★☆☆☆☆

jevondracek 2020/02/15

Jim V

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

★☆☆☆☆

Grumpy Potatoes 2020/01/06

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 frustrat...

★★☆☆☆

Anothedissatisfiedhpcustomet 2018/02/22

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 a...

★★★★★

CqwertyC 2013/03/22

The best source of information on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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

★★★★★

crankshaft333 2010/10/25

Very informative

A great way to keep up with the Blue Jackets.

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