Made in the Hammer is an inside look at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, chronicling the highs, lows, and everyday grind of a CFL season — from training camp to playoff chase. Powered by Porter Airlines, this documentary gives fans exclusive access to the team, the locker room, and the people who make Hamilton football truly special.
Made in the Hammer is an inside look at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, chronicling the highs, lows, and everyday grind of a CFL season — from training camp to playoff chase. Powered by Porter Airlines, this documentary gives fans exclusive access to the team, the locker room, and the people who make Hamilton football truly special.
Stephen Brunt, born in Hamilton, Ontario, is an award-winning sports journalist, author, and broadcaster, inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2007. He’s written seven books, including Facing Ali and Searching for Bobby Orr, and has covered Canadian sports for The Globe and Mail, Sportsnet, and radio. As producer and narrator of Made in the Hammer, Brunt brings his signature insight, passion, and storytelling to the journey of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
EPISODE 1
A New Chapter in Steeltown
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats get a fresh start in Made in the Hammer. Narrated by Stephen Brunt, this episode features new GM Ted Goveia reshaping the culture while facing health battles.
Follow rookie Devin Veresuk, veteran Jonathan Moxey, and QB Bo Levi Mitchell as they try to overcome an start. This is raw, relentless Steeltown football.
EPISODE 2
Road Warriors
After their first win, the team faces a tough schedule, including a showdown with the rival Argonauts and a dramatic return for defensive back Reggie Stubblefield. Watch the Ticats embark on a six-game winning streak, forging their identity in intense road battles across Ottawa, Vancouver, and Edmonton. The chase for first place in the East is on!
This is the hard-nosed, never-quit spirit of Hamilton football. This is football as Hamilton lives it: raw, emotional, and relentless.
EPISODE 3
The Classic
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ six-game win streak ends, setting up a huge test against the league-leading Saskatchewan Roughriders. Then, it’s the intense, historic Labour Day Classic vs. the Toronto Argonauts at a packed stadium. Despite an electric blocked-punt TD, the Ticats suffer a heartbreaking, last-second loss. Watch the team immediately rally to secure a crucial road win in Montreal and fight to regain first place in the East!
EPISODE 4
Team Ted
Episode 4 of Made in the Hammer is a story of heart, family, and legacy, as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats face the most emotional moment of their season: the loss of beloved General Manager, Ted Goveia.
“Team Ted” captures how the entire football family, from the locker room to the city, came together for a powerful tribute. Follow the team through this period of heartbreak and resilience—from an emotional “Team Ted Day” at home to their final push to clinch the East Division.
EPISODE 5
Coming Soon
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are in the final stretch. After an emotional journey, the team must now execute the final push toward the playoffs. Every snap counts as they battle for the East Division.
Episode 5 is coming soon.
Porter Airlines is the proud presenting partner for the Made in the Hammer Docuseries. To learn more about them, please visit their website.