Andrew Hoskins (The Turf District Podcast) co-hosts as we discuss what may happen at the CFL Winter Meetings in Calgary, what might happen to the final three minutes, quarterback sneaks, overtime, the Replay Centre, playoff formats, player awards, and more. Andrew dusicsses the 2025 season and what the Elks have as priorities as they prepare for the 2026 season under General Manager Ed Hervey (CFl on CBC theme used with express permission; podcast recorded January 12, 2026).

Tommy Condell lands in Winnipeg while Jason Hogan is demoted, what will that room be like and can the Bombers find their way back in the Western Conference? Jarious Jackson leaves Winnipeg to Quarterback Coach in Calgary. Two veteran defensive players retire to become Defensive Line Coaches... Jake Thomas (Winnipeg) and Micah Johnson (Saskatchewan). While Bo Levi Mitchell signs a contract extension in Hamilton, what does that mean for Taylor Powell? (CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recordd January 6, 2026.

Special guest, and author, Howie Mooney discusses growing up in Ottawa, being a fan of the Rough Riders, and a career that had him working a day job and working in media at night. Howie then does a deep dive into Ottawa's 5-11 1981 CFL season (first-ever season of full-interlocking play) and how Ottawa made it to the Grey Cup versus Edmonton. The discussion moves to the 1981 Grey Cup game and the infamous double-interference penalty call. (CFL on CBC game audio and opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded December 17. 2025).

Special Guest Steve Daniel joins to discuss the changes in the CFL game, the evolution of placekicking in the CFL, charting stats from vintage Grey Cups back to 1952 to update the CFL Statistical archives, how the propsed new field dimensions in 2027 may influence the number of plays-per-game, scoring, where the ball will be placed after a made field goal, a single, on converts, 'touchbacks', the start of overtime to name a few. (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission, podcast recorded November 21, 2025).

Dave Thomas, radio voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on the 620 CKRM Co-operators Riders Radio Network, discusses the journey for the Roughriders that culminated in winning the 2025 Grey Cup. Dave discusses Trevor Harris' mission, injuries, slaying the beast, Tommy Nield's catch, Shea Patterson's fumble, and much more (Roughriders radio game audio with Dave Thomas (620 CKRM Co-operators Riders Radio Network) and CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded November 27, 2025).

Teams are already signing players to contract extensions, some are not even pending free agents. Keon Hatcher signs a huge contract with the BC Lions. The 2026 CFL schedule is out with the season starting on June 4th in Hamilton, keeps three bye weekends for every team. Play 51, Referee Andre Proulx weighs in with his thoughts on what happened that night in Edmonton. (CFL on CBC theme music used with express written permission; podcast recorded December 8, 2025).

Andrew Hoskins (Turf District Podcast) is our guest host. The Argonauts have named their new Head Coach. There are hundreds of CFL free agents, who might make a big splash if still available in February? Rules: Commissioner Stewart Johnston's suite of changes still leaves questions. Whither to opt out... would a new television deal open up the contract beween the CFLPA and the CFL? (CFL on CBC opening theme used with express permission; podcast recorded December 1, 2025).

The Argonauts search for a Head Coach continues. The saga of Offensive Coordinator Jason Hogan... what is happening in Winnipeg? BC Lions' Touchdown Kelowna 2026 game dates are announced. U Sports' Bishop's University moves back to the RESQ, after eight years playing Atlantic Canada schools. (CFL on CBC theme music used with written permission; podcast recorded November 25, 2025).