The Turf District

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, @...

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, @duchesslombard...

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...

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 Fo...

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 Ch...

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 me...

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!