The Turf District

It's our favourite time of year! Our friends from 880 CHED, Morley Scott and Dave Campbell, join in to set up this year's version of the Edmonton Elks. We set up week one against the Lions and get back to PickEms. Plus, the traditional reading of "Twas the Night Before Football".   To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/ 

Our annual award, Jimmy Gaines award, for the best Elks player in their first CFL camp gets announced. We break down the preseason loss and set up this week's home preseason game.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/ 

Commissioner Kayla and Andrew break down the full week of Elks training camp. Linda joins in to talk Fan Day. Superfan does the tailgate menu reveal. We premiere our new segment "First Down! (This Beer)".  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer and get merch: cflfansfightcancer.com Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/

Training Camps have opened across the CFL including the Elks! The gang gives their first couple days impressions of the 2025 squad. A full review of all the roster transactions and a reminder to head to Fan Day on May 17! To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/

New Elks Canadian DB, Royce Metchie, joins the boys to talk about his football journey in the CFL so far, a 50% Grey Cup winning rate, and his recent trip to Kenya with WorldVision. Superfan has some Hoard & Tell for us and we break down a bit of the draft to come.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/ 

Offensive Lineman, David Beard, returns to Edmonton after being with Hamilton for two years. He tells us about his excitement to be back where it all began and being home. Commish and Andrew talk about the new Commissioner and take some fan Qs.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/

Nine year EE alum Matt O'Donnell joins the gang to talk about his playing days, winning the 2015 Grey Cup and the EE Alumni Wine Fest 2025! We also talk about the hottest topic from the combine - "superstars". Grab your Wine Fest tickets at: www.eefootballalumni.ca To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: www.cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/ 

Ed Hervey returned to Edmonton as the GM and VP of Football Operations in December and has been hard at work on the team. He joins the gang to talk about his passion for the game, how he approaches players and signings and what the EE way means to him.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/ 

The gang is joined by CFL fans from across the league to promote CFL Family Summit day on March 8, 2025. Events are happening in Ottawa, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver and Westivus here in Edmonton. All supporting the kickoff to CFL Fans Fight Cancer fundraising.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: cflfansfightcancer.com/donate Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/

Ed Hervey was a busy man! The gang gets together to break down all of the Elks free agent signings and extensions. We take some fans questions and make some predictions on who might start where. The official off season Westivus announcement too.  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/

Season 11 kicks off with the 25th Head Coach in EE history, Mark Kilam, joining in to talk about his vision for the team. He firetrucking brought it! Roster moves, Hoard & Tell, 2025 schedule and a free agency primer all included in a packed show.  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious Some sound effects and music provided by: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/

The gang gets together to talk about Ed Hervey returning as the GM of the green and gold and their Grey Cup Experiences. Also, who will be the next EE Head Coach? Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Our good friends from 880 CHED, Dave Campbell and Morley Scott, are back in the virtual district to talk about the Elks season that was. We talk about the hiring of Chris Morris as President and CEO and what might come with this move. Always a favourite of the season, the wrap show for Grey Cup week! Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Bring out the brooms for a Stampeder sweep for the Elks! Superfan Mike and Andrew recap the win and set up the final game of the season against the Argos. Plus, our choices for the player awards.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

The gang gets together to answer some fan questions, recap the latest Elks loss and set up the possibility of a sweep of Calgary this week  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious 

The winning has come to screeching halt after a destruction at the hands of the Blue Bombers. Andrew, Superfan Mike and Commissioner Kayla break down the loss and what is to come for the Elks. To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Hernan Salas from Edmonton Sports Talk joins the crew to talk about his time with the Elks and his new gig. We break down the latest loss and set up the rematch with Winnipeg this week. Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Fan Favourite Aaron Grymes joins Andrew and Kayla about joining the Elks as a defensive assistant and community ambassador. He tells us about his playing career and his thoughts on the Elks so far. We break down the big Labour Day week sweep and catch up on some surprising green and gold stats.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Edmonton Elks CB Devodric Bynum join the gang after his two interception performance in the Labour Day win. The crew break down the win and set up the return classic. Plus, an "all new" Hoard and Tell. Help Spirit of Edmonton: Fundraiser by Matthew Iwanyk : Support the Spirit of Edmonton!! (gofundme.com) Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Ryan Ballantine makes his annual appearance on the podcast to talk about the state of the Stampeders and set up the Labour Day Classic!  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

The Chair of The Spirit of Edmonton, Gerry Harasci, joins the crew to talk about the help needed to keep the Spirit going to Grey Cup. They have plans for Vancouver but need help to continue to be the best party for Canada. We cover the third Elks win (Oskie EE) and set up the challenge of Montreal this week. To help Spirit of Edmonton: Fundraiser by Matthew Iwanyk : Support the Spirit of Edmonton!! (gofundme.com) Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious  

Andrew, Superfan Mike and Kayla are joined by Elks running back Javon Leake to talk about his great couple of games. We talk about the new ownership that is to be announced. What are we excited and nervous about? The game recap is for two wins in a row! The Hamilton expectation is to go to three. To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada  Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious 

The Elks Manager of Football Operations (MOFO), Shahbaz Dhillon, joins the gang to talk about his role with the team and how he got into working in sports. We also talk about a big Elks win and set up the game against the BC Lions this week.  To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Chris Tymofichuk joins Andrew and Kayla to talk about his trip to all nine CFL stadiums to unofficially set the Guiness World Record for fastest time. He also raised a bunch of money for CFL Fans Fight Cancer. Also, It's Tre Time! To donate to CFL Fans Fight Cancer: CFL FFC | Donate | Childhood Cancer Research | Michael Cuccione Foundation | Helping Children with Cancer | BC, Canada   Check out merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop

After the Elks drop to 0-6, the gang gets together for a cathartic session of the podcast. We set up tailgate and the Hamilton game for this week.   Merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMHistorEE, @freepilicious

Andrew and Superfan Mike talk about the Elks parting ways with GM/HC Chris Jones, and the steps the team needs to make from here. We recap the third straight walk off field goal loss and set up the rematch with Ottawa this week. Pod Merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @EDMhistorEE, @freepilicious

Doug Mclean is back on the show as the gang returns from the bye week. We recap the 0-4 record to this point and set up this week's battle with Ottawa. We also caught up with Leon O'Neal Jr to give him his Jimmy Gaines award and new Elks receiver Zach Mathis. Check out the merch store : www.zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @freepilicious

Joe Balaneski is back on the show to talk about the latest Elks loss. Are they better at 0-3 this year than the last two? We set up this week's game against the BC Lions. Merch: zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @freepilcious

Hostful fun as the gang talks about the latest Elks loss and sets up this week's game against the Argos. We also take some fan questions! Get your gear: www.zazzle.ca/store/turf_district_shop Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @freepilicious

Double E legend Rick Ray joins the gang to celebrate the 75th season kickoff week and episode 300 of the podcast! We talk about Ricky's early days with the green and gold, two Grey Cups and going up on the Wall of Honor. We also welcome Tim Capper and Cliffy from the Flightdeck pod to set up this week's game.  Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies. @duchesslombardi, @freepilicious 

We welcome Dave Campbell and Morley Scott back into the District to preview the 2024 Edmonton Elks. The final cuts are read live with immediate reaction from everyone. We also set up the Season and Home opener for the Elks 75th season.    Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @EDMHistorEE, @duchesslomabrdi, @freepilicious

Paul Rechner is back for his annual post training camp visit and to help select the Jimmy Gaines award winner for 2024. We also recap the Elks Preseason loss to the Riders and set up the final preseason game against BC this week.    Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @freepilicious

Andrew catches up with Elks QB1 Macleod Bethel Thompson on his first week of training camp in Edmonton and what he sees for the offense so far. SuperFan Mike and Commissioner Kayla join in to talk about Fan Day and preview the first preseason game!   Follow us: @theturfdistrict, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @freepilicious

Hope abounds as training camp opens up for the 2024 Elks. Mike and Andrew weigh in on the first three days and what to look for in the coming weeks. Andrew catches up with WR Kurleigh Gittens Jr on his first week in Edmonton.    Follow us: @turfdistrictpod, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, and @freepilicious

The Elks had the top pick in the 2024 CFL Draft and they selected linebacker Joel Dublanko. He joins the crew to talk about his football journey and being the top pick. We breakdown the rest of the global and national draft picks and get you all set for the start of 2024 training camp!   Follow us @turfdistrictpod @56Parkies @duchesslombardi @freepilicious on all the socials

Elks kicker, Dean Faithfull (@faithfulldean), joins Andrew and Kayla to talk about Grey Cup and his off season travelling with Game Day Kicking. (@gamedaykicking). We also cover the theme games for this year and set up for Draft 2024. Follow us @turfdistrictpod, @56Parkies, @duchesslombardi, @freepilicious

CFHOF QB Damon Allen sits down with the guys to talk about his time in the CFL with a focus on his time in Edmonton. 

Overtime from mar 26, 2024! We take questions from viewers like what do we expect for wins and what will we accept as a good season, some combine chat and Bryan Hall working with Superfan on all time teams. 

Elks DB Donovan Olumba joins the gang to talk about his football journey, staying in Edmonton all year and his hopes for the 2024 defensive unit. We cover the 75th Season launch, the new coaching staff and some venting on the new tailgate.

Andrew and The Commish talk about tailgate, private ownership and take more questions from the online chats!

The Mayor of Commonwealth, Odell Willis, returns to the District to talk about the Canadian  High School Football Showcase event coming on March 23. He also takes us on a tour of Athlete's Compound and tells some stories of his playing days.  www.chsfs.ca 

After a quiet first day of CFL Free Agency, Elks Assistant General Manager, Geroy Simon, Joins the show to talk about the off season moves so far. Geroy emphasizes the "win now" build and who to watch for this upcoming training camp. Andrew flies solo to talk about the other CFL news, the new tailgate area and promote the CFL Fans Fight Cancer Event on Feb 17. 

Our first Overtime session for Season 10! We take questions and comments from people watching the stream and break down the answers. You can get in on the fun by watching live on Youtube, Facebook or Twitter!

The gang is back together to start Season 10 of the podcast! Lots of roster moves to go over including the signing of Mcleod Bethel-Thompson and what that means for Tre Ford. We also break down the schedule for 2024 and set up Free Agency.

The final Overtime of Season 9. Superfan Mike and Andrew take more fan questions and try to find a name for a podcast beer. 

Season 9 Finale! Edmonton Elks Interim President, Rick LeLacheur, joins the guys to talk about rejoining the club, the ownership committee, closing the upper deck, and the 75th anniversary season in 2024.   Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org 

The gang goes more in depth on the Grey Cup experience and fields fan questions. 

For the first time in our pod history, we welcome an officer from the Grey Cup Fun Police! Officer Jeff joins in to talk Grey Cup 2023, being in the Fun Police and the Elks big news this last week!  Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org

Tim Capper (AlouettesFlightDeck) and Joe Pritchard (Rouge, White and Blue) join in to talk Alouettes and Bombers in the Grey Cup!

We get to more Fan questions and league talk in Overtime!

Featured Fan Chris Agar is in the District to talk about shaving his head to support CFL Fans Fight Cancer after the Elks finally got a return touchdown. We recap the playoff games so far and set up this week's divisional finals.  Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org