The Turf District

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What's The Turf District about?

Huddle up in the Turf District to talk all things Edmonton Football Team and the CFL. Bringing Green and Gold players, coaches, alumni and fans together to celebrate our favourite team and game!

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The Turf District episodes:

06.26.2024
S10E14 Ok, I See .... It's Joe
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,...
06.19.2024
S10E13 Their Own Worst Enemy
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
06.13.2024
S10E12 Episode 300! Ricky Ray!
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...
06.02.2024
S10E11 2024 Preview with Morley and Dave
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...
05.29.2024
S10E10 - Jimmy Gaines Award 2024
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...
05.23.2024
S10E09 - We Have A Game This Week!
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...
05.15.2024
S10E08 - Training Camp Is Open!
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...
05.09.2024
S10E07 - Elks Top Pick Joel Dublanko
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...
04.24.2024
S10E06 - Keeping It Faithfull
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...
04.11.2024
S10E05 - Damon Allen Part 1
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.
03.29.2024
OT6 - Expect vs Accept
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.
03.28.2024
S10E04 - Donovan Olumba
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...
03.01.2024
OT Feb 27, 2024
Andrew and The Commish talk about tailgate, private ownership and take more questions from the online chats!
02.29.2024
S10E3 The Mayor is Back
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...
02.15.2024
S10E2 - Geroy Simon Returns
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...
02.02.2024
S10OT1 - Season 10 Launch Overtime
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!
02.01.2024
S10E1 - Season 10 Launches
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...
12.15.2023
Overtime - Season 9 Finale
The final Overtime of Season 9. Superfan Mike and Andrew take more fan questions and try to find a name for a podcast beer.
12.14.2023
S9E32 Interim President Rick Lelacheur
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
12.01.2023
Overtime - November 28, 2023
The gang goes more in depth on the Grey Cup experience and fields fan questions.
11.30.2023
S09E31 - Officer Jeff of the Grey Cup Fun Police
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...
11.15.2023
S09E30 - Grey Cup Week 2023!!
Tim Capper (AlouettesFlightDeck) and Joe Pritchard (Rouge, White and Blue) join in to talk Alouettes and Bombers in the Grey Cup!
11.10.2023
OverTime November 7, 2023
We get to more Fan questions and league talk in Overtime!
11.09.2023
S929 The Great Hair Cut!
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...
10.27.2023
Overtime! More Season Wrap Up
Overtime from Oct 24, 2023 - the gang talks more Elks Season Wrap Up.
10.26.2023
S928 2023 Season Wrap Up with Morley and Dave
The annual season wrap up for 2023! Our friends Morley Scott and Dave Campbell are in the district to talk Elks season that was and what to look for for 2024. Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org
10.19.2023
S927 New Tarps, Who Dis
Previous co-host and featured fan, Josh, joins the gang to talk about the Elks season, tarping the upper deck, and where the team goes for 2024. We set up the final game of the season against Winnipeg. Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org
10.12.2023
S926 Spirit of Edmonton and Alouettes FlightDeck
Gerry Haracsi, from Spirit of Edmonton, jumps into the District to talk about the Sprit room at Grey Cup this year and a fundraising party this weekend. Capper and CliffyD, from the Alouettes Flight Deck join in to set up...
10.04.2023
S925 Christian Saulsberry Foundation
We welcome Melissa Saulsberry-Smith to the District to talk about Christian’s life, her ties with the Elks and the Christian Saulsberry Foundation. Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org
09.28.2023
S924 Coach Phil Reacts on the Pod
Coach Phil (@CoachPhilReacts) joins Andrew to talk #Elks loss to BC, PickEms for a bye week and his love of the game. He also drops an amazing wrestling promo against the Ticats defense! Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org
09.21.2023
S923 Comeback Kids
3DownNation editor JC Abbott joins Andrew and Kayla to talk about Tre Ford, the Elks winning streak and setting up the game against the Lions this week. Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org
09.14.2023
S922 #PodNasty
It gets #PodNasty as we welcome Dustin Neilson, Lieutenant Eric, Matt Iwanyk and Tom Gazzola into the District! We talk the launch of Edmonton Sports Talk and the giant comeback win by the Elks! Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org
09.07.2023
S921 A Special Kind of Irritating
Our favourite villain, Ryan Ballantine of the Go Stamps Go show, joins in to talk about Labour Day and the rematch. Christian Saulsberry Fund: www.christiansaulsberryfoundation.org
08.31.2023
S920 Labour Day Weekend with Sarah Said
CFL reporter Sarah Said joins the crew to talk about her path to the CFL, the Elks breaking the streak at home and the CFL Family. We set up the big Labour Day weekend games including a huge game between...
08.24.2023
S919 - 2003 Grey Cup Alumni - Terry Vaughn, Singor Mobley and Rick Walters
Three members of the 2003 EE Grey Cup team - Terry Vaughn, Singor Mobley and Rick Walters - join Commissioner Kayla and Andrew to talk about that season and the current state of the team. We celebrate Terry Vaughn being...
08.17.2023
S918 Slow News Day
The gang gets together to talk about the departure of Victor Cui, the latest loss, and finding any hope for this week in Hamilton. Christian Saulsberry Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christian-saulsberry-memorial-fund
08.10.2023
The Mayor of Commonwealth
The Mayor of Commonwealth, Odell Willis, joins the gang to talk about his playing career, where the team is at now and his new gym! We also set up this week's game against the Bombers. Christian Saulsberry Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christian-saulsberry-memorial-fund
07.27.2023
S916 Kicking It with Jake and Dean
The Kickers for the Elks, Dean Faithfull and Jake Julien, drop by the virtual district to talk kicking for the Elks and the journey play professional football. We wrap the latest Elks loss and set up this week against the...
07.19.2023
S915 Dustin Nielson - What is Happening?
CFL on TSN play by play announcer, Dustin Nielson, joins the gang to talk about calling CFL games and his passion for the league. We discuss the departure of TSN1260 and his thoughts on the Elks so far. Andrew, Superfan...
07.12.2023
Eddie Steele Returns!
Eddie Steele is back for his third trip into the Turf District. He talks straight on where the Elks are after dropping to 0-5 and we set up the home game with the TiCats this week. Christian Saulsberry Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christian-saulsberry-memorial-fund
07.06.2023
S913 Owen Still Around
Kayla and Andrew catch up after Kayla's "Lovely" CFL Roadtrip to Ottawa and Montreal. Andrew talks with the bright spot from last week's game, Maurice Ffrench. We recap the Elks loss to the RedBlacks and set up this week's game...
06.29.2023
S912 - J-min Pelley
Elks Defensive Lineman J-Min Pelley joins the guys to talk about his football journey, family outside of football and Apex coins. We recap last week's loss and set up this week's game against Ottawa. Christian Saulsberry Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christian-saulsberry-memorial-fund
06.22.2023
S911 The Real Dave Jamieson
Dave Jamieson is back in the District to talk about the end of TSN1260 in Edmonton, the Elks woes at 0-2 and another great story from his time with the team. We also set up this week's game against the...
06.15.2023
S910 The Neverending Story
The gang chats about the Elks latest loss and what good can be taken from the game. We also recap Fan Day, set up this week's game in BC and take a moment to remember "Waterbug". Christian Saulsberry Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christian-saulsberry-memorial-fund
06.10.2023
S909 - Get Your Popcorn
All Star receiver Geno Lewis jumps into the Turf District to talk about being part of the 2023 Elks! We talk about his influences and what he likes about this year's team. We set up the home/season opener for this...
06.01.2023
S908 - Season Preview with the CHED Boys
Morley Scott and Dave Campbell are back in the virtual District to set up the Elks 2023 season. We predict a home record better than 0-9! Hundo P! Christian Saulsberry Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christian-saulsberry-memorial-fund
05.25.2023
S907 Big Poppa Pauly
Paul Rechner makes his annual training camp stop into the District to talk about week one and the first preseason game. We lay out nominees for the Jimmy Gaines Award and will run a poll to pick this week. We...
05.18.2023
S906 The Queen of Training Camp
Linda joins the boys to talk about the first couple days of Elks training camp. We also have a bit of a game preview for the preseason game this week in Calgary. Christian Saulsberry Fund: Fundraiser for Melissa Smith by Mark...
05.10.2023
S905 Hostful AMA
With training camp right around the corner, the gang gets together to talk CFL Draft, new Elks signings, rule tweaks and answer some questions from the herd! Christian Saulsberry fund: Fundraiser for Melissa Smith by Mark Hardin : Christian Saulsberry Memorial...
04.21.2023
S904 Joining The Elks Herd
Scout and Kathy, from @TheElksHerd, join in to talk about their Elks fandom, creating content and tailgating. We also recap the CFL Combine, some Elks roster moves and set up the Theme nights for the upcoming season. Christian Saulsberry Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christian-saulsberry-memorial-fund

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The Turf District episodes:

S10E14 Ok, I See .... It's Joe

S10E13 Their Own Worst Enemy

S10E12 Episode 300! Ricky Ray!

S10E11 2024 Preview with Morley and Dave

S10E10 - Jimmy Gaines Award 2024

S10E09 - We Have A Game This Week!

S10E08 - Training Camp Is Open!

S10E07 - Elks Top Pick Joel Dublanko

S10E06 - Keeping It Faithfull

S10E05 - Damon Allen Part 1

OT6 - Expect vs Accept

S10E04 - Donovan Olumba

OT Feb 27, 2024

S10E3 The Mayor is Back

S10E2 - Geroy Simon Returns

S10OT1 - Season 10 Launch Overtime

S10E1 - Season 10 Launches

Overtime - Season 9 Finale

S9E32 Interim President Rick Lelacheur

Overtime - November 28, 2023

S09E31 - Officer Jeff of the Grey Cup Fun Police

S09E30 - Grey Cup Week 2023!!

OverTime November 7, 2023

S929 The Great Hair Cut!

Overtime! More Season Wrap Up

S928 2023 Season Wrap Up with Morley and Dave

S927 New Tarps, Who Dis

S926 Spirit of Edmonton and Alouettes FlightDeck

S925 Christian Saulsberry Foundation

S924 Coach Phil Reacts on the Pod

S923 Comeback Kids

S922 #PodNasty

S921 A Special Kind of Irritating

S920 Labour Day Weekend with Sarah Said

S919 - 2003 Grey Cup Alumni - Terry Vaughn, Singor Mobley and Rick Walters

S918 Slow News Day

The Mayor of Commonwealth

S916 Kicking It with Jake and Dean

S915 Dustin Nielson - What is Happening?

Eddie Steele Returns!

S913 Owen Still Around

S912 - J-min Pelley

S911 The Real Dave Jamieson

S910 The Neverending Story

S909 - Get Your Popcorn

S908 - Season Preview with the CHED Boys

S907 Big Poppa Pauly

S906 The Queen of Training Camp

S905 Hostful AMA

S904 Joining The Elks Herd

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