The Turf District

#TeamPlayFootball

It's a Hostful show! We tackle the latest in the CBA news, ask if there will be a camp to go to, the draft and all the other Elks news in the past few months. Mike teaches us what Saskatchewan means and we call someone a Bueno Huevo. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported. 

 

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Spepisode - Elks Draft 2022

Andrew talks about the Elks Global and Canadian draft picks and catches up with AGM Geroy Simon for his thoughts on the first three picks and the trades to get them where they did. 

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Get Wilder

Elks RB James Wilder Jr joins the gang to talk about Wilder Week and his upcoming kids camp. He tells us stories about entering the league and winning the Grey Cup and his excitement to play for Chris Jones. 

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Geroy Simon- Elks Asst GM

New Assistant General Manager, and CFL Legend, Geroy Simon joins in the virtual district to talk about his first few months on the job. We talk about his early days as a receiver with BC, his transformation to the office and his take on the combine atmosphere. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported.

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Mookie Mitchell

One of the greatest receivers to ever play the game, and current EE Alumni President, jumps into the virtual district with the gang! We talk about his start in the CFL, playing with Flutie and Ray, his plans for the alumni and a moment of "he hung up on who?".

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Victor Cui - Leader of the Legacy

New Elks President/CEO, Victor Cui, joins the gang to talk about his first few weeks in his new position. We talk about the legacy of his home team, him coming home to lead it, and where he sees things going from here. We also talk about his social media presence and his mom's classic Elks call! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown, Community Supported

Ed Ilnicki

Former Golden Bear, Ed Ilnicki, joins us to talk about his time in football and his amazing thread on Twitter about fan engagement with the Elks. We discuss the teasers and $99 season seats as great steps! Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported

Korte Comes Home

Get to know one of the new guys! Newly signed Offensive Lineman, Mark Korte, joins the guys to talk about coming home to play for the team he watched as a kid. We also break down all the Elks free agency moves and the moves around the CFL. Superfan goes down the book spiral in Horde and Tell too! We apologize for the few audio issues in the show. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported

Season 8 Premiere

Lots to talk about as we launch Season 8 of the podcast. The regular crew is back to talk new Pres/CEO, new GM/HC/DC, new coaches, new players...basically all new! We also delve into the Free Agency frenzy with players moving on and new ones headed to the Elks. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community supported.  

Who’s Next? with Morley and Dave

Our season wrap up show with 630 CHED's Morley Scott and Dave Campbell! We review the year that was and then flush it, to hash out who takes the new GM role. We also talk about upcoming free agents and the shiny new schedule. Proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown. Community Supported.