Eskimo Empire Podcast

Esks Alumnus Lucius Floyd joins the gang to talk joining the team for the Grey Cup run in 1993, living in Hawaii during COVID and what it was like to play at Commonwealth. The next part of the Football Movie Bracket is announced and we even found some football news to chat about. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network

We are still missing the game! Superfan Mike and Andrew get together to talk getting CFL/CFLPA together, Operations Cap and the latest ideas for playing in 2020. Football Movie Bracket winners and set up for this week too! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

We may not be able to preview a season, but we can talk football with our good friends Morley Scott and Dave Campbell! We talk CFL season plans, funding and Esks roster of a season starts. Plus we launch the football movie bracket! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Recently retired defensive lineman “Milk truck” Mark Mackie joins the crew to talk about his time with the Esks, what football means to him and prepping for his next stage of medical school. The final positions are added to the All-Time Depth Charts and we talk about Randy Ambrosie’s Virtual Town Hall. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

We welcome back featured fan Chad to talk what we are doing to keep sane, the CFL asks for financial help and what comes next. The Ultimate Depth chart gets the Coaches added and Esks History adds the early Coaches. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

New Esks OL Justin Renfrow joins the gang to talk about his football journey, helping the community and his clothing/mask lines. Commissioner K is back too! Backfield gets filled in the All Time Depth Chart and we talk the new guys added in the draft! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Returning guest Matt Mandrusiak digitally joins the guys to talk Esks off season, where we are at for football this year, his favorite Esks' play and football movies! History segment is back with the defensive front 7 from 1949-74. Plus the fan voted All Time Linebackers. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB!

Joined for a second CFLFamily call by Brian from BCLionsDen, Superfan Mike, Jedi Chick, Rod from Woodcookie Sawcast, Quentin from Pay it Forward with Football, Jeremy, Stephanie from Horsemen, Tim from Alouettes Flightdeck and the incomparable Dennis...I mean Janice! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. 

Andrew and Superfan Mike are back on Skype to talk about whatever Esks news they could dig up! Plus, our favorite Esks plays, lots of schedule talk and we reveal the D-Line from the All Time Depth chart! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

In the new normal of isolating and COVID-19, we needed to get some CFL Family together and talk some football. Andrew is joined by Steve and Keri Etter, Avry, Joe, Deb and Vince, Steve Safimod, John Hodge and Andrea for an amazing conversation and maybe a few tears. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB 

Ryan Ballantine from the CFL Horsemen is back to talk CFL Free Agency, playoff formats, Wandering Glenns and, of course, his continued love of the Stamps. Lots of laughs as "Ryan Takes Over" and we all yell AARDVARK. Proud member of the Alberta podcast Network powered by ATB!

Brian “UncleBD” is back in the Turf District to amaze us with stats, talk about CFL 2.0 and go over some new Esks moves. Superfan Mike tackles the Oline in the Esks History segment. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

Kwaku Boateng joins in to talk to Andrew and Ryan Ballantine about his offseason, new coaches and his upcoming camp SacksForRacks. Check out his websitewww.sacksforracks.com for more information. Proud member of Alberta Podcast network powered by ATB.  

The boys are hitting the inter webs to talk all things with Esks Free Agency! Superfan Mike reveals the newest additions to the All-Time Depth chart from fans and media. Plus, we talk about possible new playoff format and answer some fan questions! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

Jed Roberts is back to talk about trading cards, coaches and lots of player moves! Esks History reveals more from the early All Time Depth Chart and we get the fan & media votes for round 2. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Andrew and Superfan Mike talk about the new coaching staff, new player signings and answer fan questions! The first Ultimate Depth Chart poll results are in and the History segment talks about the depth chart players from the first 25 years. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

Andrew catches up with Esks GM Brock Sunderland, HC Scott Milanovich, DC Noel Thorpe and STC AJ Gass as they are introduced for the 2020 season. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB!

Andrew, Mike and Kayla are back in the Turf District to kick off Season 6 of the pod! We talk player signings, who may join the Coach, who will sign next, and break down the schedule. The Esks History segment is back as we look at our new offseason challenge and talk Westivus in two weeks! Proud member of the Alberts Podcast Network powered by ATB

Merry Christmas! It’s a Spepisode! A new - and hopefully regular - addition to the pod: Tey Talks! We talk to Natey Adjei about his role on the team this year, moving to Edmonton and the excitement of adding Head Coach Scott Milanovich. We also break down the signing and talk about all the CFL coaching changes for 2020! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

The annual season review episode with Dave Campbell and Morley Scott! We break down the team from 2019, talk about the Maas departure and where the team goes for next year. Who’s the new coach? Which FA do we need to bring back? Always a good football chat with these guys! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

Andrew and Kayla talk all things Grey Cup week! Lots of good to talk about with Spirit room, CFL Fans Fight Cancer and Wandering Glenns. We recap the game and get prepared for the business season. Proud member of the Alberta podcast Network powered by ATB. 

We welcome Jay from Section O in to talk about the Esks' exit from the playoffs and set up Grey Cup week! We hear there's even a game there so we talk about that too. Plus, some CFPN trading card news! Proud member of Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

On to the East Final! Quentin from "Pay It Forward with Football" joins us to talk Esks' win in Montreal, the challenge ahead in Hamilton and help us give away a couple of Grey Cup Tickets! We catch up with Mike G from Podskeeweewee to set up the East Final - seems his memory of certain things isn’t what it could be. Plus, our Pick'Ems and Prop bet for the division finals. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Marc Majeau from the Eskimos Podcast joins us to talk about his passion for the team and hosting the team pod. We break down the Esks' final regular season game and set up the big East semifinal playoff game! CliffyD is back to set up the Als side. It’s playoff time, baby! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Gerry Haracsi is back to talk all things Spirit of Edmonton for the 107th Grey Cup in Calgary! Lots of fun teasers! We welcome Steve from Piffles Pod for the CFPN Game Preview. Oh ya, the Esks lost again too. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial.

The gang talks to new Esks' President Chris Presson after his first couple months on the job. Lots of learning and great ideas for building the fan base! CFPN Game Preview features Travis Currah of the 2 and Out pod and a fun prop bet this week. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Former co-host Josh is back to discuss the win over BC to clinch a playoff spot. We talk about the phantom PI, the play of the defense and which penalties are ok. The Esks History Moment returns and Josh brings his own top 10 list for us! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

Superfan Mike and Andrew break down last week’s Esks "game" and look to what we see from our armchairs to help. Could there be a trade? CFPN Game Preview welcomes The PodFather Brian from BCLionsDen to set up the game! Proud member of Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

Tree is back on the show for the first time since season 1 to talk Esks' win in OTT, Ricky Ray night and how the Esks need to win in Hamilton this week. Everyone but Mike is in a video this week and we have our Pick'Ems for Week 17! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

The boys are back in the Turf District and catch up with 3rd overall pick, and newly signed Esk, Mathieu Betts! Mike G, from Podskeeweewee joins in for the CFPN game preview and we get ready for Ricky Ray to be added to the Wall of Honour. Proud member of Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

Joe Balaneski joins Commissioner K and Andrew to talk about yet another Labour Day loss to the Stamps. We find some positives and try some constructive ideas for this week's rematch.  Proud member of Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB!

Real Deal Eddie Steele is back to break down the loss to Winnipeg, find some positives to build on, make some CFL Picks and set a bold prop bet! Also joined by Pod Villain Ryan of the CFL Horsemen to set up the Labor Day game in the CFPN game preview. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Hostful fun returns as the gang breaks down the Esks' win over the Argos and give out our Mid-season Empire Awards. Also joined by Robert Dalton from Rouge Radio for the CFPN game preview against the Bombers! We are a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB!

Dave Jamieson, from TSN1260, is back in the Turf District to regale us with stories on Ricky Ray and Mike Pringle. We break down the Esks' win over OTT and set up this week’s games, including a tough challenge against the Argos. We are a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. 

Featured Fan Cam joins Andrew and Commissioner Kayla to talk about his fandom of the team, a great Jason tucker story and the Esks shutout over the Argos. We catch up with Ryan from the Horsemen to set up this week's game and throw out our PickEms for the rest of the CFL slate. We are a proud part of the Alberta Podcast Network brought to you by ATB.

What better way to get over the tough loss than some hostful fun! We wrap up the loss, and look forward to the chance to be better this week. We welcome Clay Chisholm from Argosfancast to help set it up. Pick'ems as always and the return of the History Moment. We are a proud part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB!

Jeremy is back to chat with the gang about the Esks' big win over the Lions. We also set up this week’s challenge against the Alouettes with Brazilian Ty from the 2 & Out podcast. Andrew caught up with Davaris Daniels and Natey Adjei after the game and talks with both receivers. Plus our regular Pick'Ems and CFL Fantasy chat! We are a proud part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

Esks' Alum Justin Sorensen is in the Turf District to talk about his playing days and the brotherhood of the Oline. We get our Week 5 Pick'Ems in, and another great History moment from Superfan Mike! We are a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB

A hostful episode to recap the Esks' first loss of the season. #pushups We make our picks for the bye week and have some fun with a mini-AMA (Ask Me Anything)!  Proud to be part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB.

It’s just the boys this week as Andrew and Superfan Mike break down the big win over the Lions and set up the challenge against the Bombers this week. We also welcome (good) Ryan from Canadian Football Countdown to set up the Winnipeg side and talk some CFPN Fantasy league! 

The gang is joined by Featured Fan Ken to talk about the Esks' win and the impressive showing by T-Sniper. Ken tells us his Highbaugh memories and the History moment is another winner. Plus, our Pick'ems for Week 2! 

It’s Week 1! JT joins Andrew and Superfan to talk Esks cuts, the final roster, and a Game One preview against the Als. CliffyD joins in for the MTL point of view and the guys check out their prediction skills for final standings and Grey Cup winners.

Andrew and Superfan Mike are joined by Linda to talk the second preseason “game”, Esks Fan Day and some of the latest roster moves. Esks History focuses on a special number and brings a tear to our eyes. We are part of the Canadian Podcast Network.

Andrew caught up with the 2019 Jimmy Gaines Award winner, Tyquwan Glass. He tells about the culture shock coming to Canada, his pregame routine and the unity in the defensive backfield already. 

Featured Fan Jacob is in the Turf District to talk the first Esks preseason game with Andrew, Kayla and returning fan Paul! We talk about who stood out in the game, the SirV injury, and a twist for an Esks History Moment. Plus, we award the 2019 Jimmy Gains award! Brough to you by United Construction Company.

Andrew caught up with "The President" Don Unamba after camp practice to see how it's been coming to Edmonton, hoe he is preparing for the preseason game and how he got that amazing nickname. 

A tentative CBA is in place and that means Esks Training Camp 2019 is open! Paul Rechner is back to talk first impressions, his thoughts on CBA and leading candidate for this year's Jimmy Gaines award. Plus, History on Bernie Faloney and Commissioner K is back! Brought to you by United Construction Company.

Joined by new Esks Linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox to talk about joining the Green and Gold, his journey to football and how good chicken parm is. Camp opens Sunday! Brought to you by United Construction Company.

Quentin and Samantha Ebertz are back in the Turf District to talk about their new initiative “Pay It Forward With Football”. We also talk Esks draft picks, hear from Brock, Jason and Kyle Saxelid, and more CBA talk. Brought to you by United Construction Company.

The Real Deal Eddie Steele is back in the Turf District to talk about his 9-year CFL career, CBA negotiations and what he thinks of the Esks offseason moves. Andrew catches up with Cornerback Arjen Colquhoun and Offensive Lineman Kwabena Asare to talk offseason and what they look forward to this year. Brought to you by United Construction Company. 

Episode 150 has the return of Singor Mobley to talk coaching, his teammates in the CFL now and a special return classic. Plus, surprise guest Podcaster Ryan stops in to chat CFL and his thoughts on this year’s Esks. (Which he is wrong about but will be good for later). Brought to you by United Construction Company.