The Yards is a quarterly magazine by the Oliver and Downtown Edmonton Community Leagues focusing on the Edmonton's core neighbourhoods. In each episode of the podcast we tape a conversation with someone influential or someone who just has some insight about the past, present and future of our neighbourhood. If you have an idea for the magazine or podcast, email [email protected].
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God is love, and anyone who doesn't love others has never known him. ”God is the best Yardstick”.
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Dedicated to those who do the HARD YARDS in the world of Rugby League with your host Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au. The new season focuses on coaches and players and their journey in their game wherever they may be in the rugby league world! Dedicated to tackling the real issues that our coaches and players face daily.
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In this episode, join us as we explore the topic of money and the right attitude towards it as a Christian. "Money Mindset" dives into how to stay driven without losing sight of what truly matters and finding contentment in the process.
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Welcome, everyone! In this episode, join us as we explore how to cope with hurt from friendships and the process of letting people in. "The Best Yardstick" examines life from our perspective and God's, blending love, divine wisdom, and insights into relationships to promote healing and personal growth. This episode aims to encourage you, remind you…
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Welcome, everyone! In this episode, join us as we explore the best thing to be addicted to. "The Best Yardstick" delves into life as we know it and life from God's perspective, blending love, Godly wisdom, and insights into relationships to foster healing and self-development. This episode will encourage you, remind you of who God is, and assure yo…
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Welcome, everyone! In this episode, join me as I share my journey, why we are here, and what you can look forward to. "The Best Yardstick" explores life as we know it and life from God's perspective, blending love, Godly wisdom, and insights into relationships to foster healing and self-development. This episode will encourage you, remind you of wh…
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The Coach and Caplan discuss the Poland RL test match v Czech and journey in general and also the scene in England where Toronto from Canada could be a Super League team in 2020....but so could Featherstone !
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Episode 13 A - The Coach and Caplan
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Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and UK media man Phil Caplan discuss coaching issues and also the issues on those doing the hard yards in the sport. This podcast covers technical and tactical game discussions as well as the usual discussion topics our UK correspondent Caplan dissects so well.
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Episode 13 - Not enough talent? YOU’RE KIDDING !
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Host Lee Addison argues that there’s plenty of talent that slips through recruitment nets and that 17 NRL aides could happily exist if things were done better. We also have 3 guests from around the RL world !
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Episode 12 - Adapt or DIE !
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Host Lee Addison argues that Rugby League needs serious changes now that we are in the 21st century whilst he also interviews Nate Gladdin and Phil Caplan. Longest episode ever !
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Can you imagine the head of NRL also acting as head of an NRL club and using his power to get benefits for his club and scupper the progress of others ? With rules made up to suit his team? The Hard Yards rugby league podcast has been informed that this kind of thing is happening in a huge area for rugby league in the world. We tell some of the sha…
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We cover a wide range of issues today including reports of fights taking place on the field and in the grandstands, it’s marketing on the world stage and the performance of some administrators
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Episode 9 Is Rugby League ready for the world ?
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We talk about how the festival of world cups is looking even more promising but could require further thought. We also talk about how changing attitudes to life choices need to be reflected in rugby league !
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We are back with our UK and Australian report and we also update on a recent trip to promote the game. Is Reserve Grade the way to go? Should everyone play with a 10 metre defensive retreat ? Just a couple of the discussions we tackle!
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Episode 7 - Where has the “football” gone from Rugby League Football ?
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Host Lee Addison argues that there may be too much emphasis on athleticism rather than skill and he also holds an extensive interview with UK correspondent Phil Caplan. We also touch base with our Australian and NZ correspondents for all the stuff that impacts those in rugby league who do the HARD YARDS !…
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Episode 6 - Around The World - Let’s make Origin even BIGGER!
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Host Lee Addison discusses how the game could make Origin a truly global product and also how to help nations and NRL clubs by breaking off the NRL and Super League competitions for a 4 week mid season break for other activities to take place. We also talk to a man trying to start rugby league in Peru as well as our regular guests Michael Carbone a…
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Heartlands revisited - Will England get back to the top ?
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This weeks Podcast sees host Lee Addison outline his version of the plight facing English RL as they try to topple Australia on the international stage. Our UK, Aus and Nz correspondents talk knockout completions, Magic Rounds and representative football. We also play audio from disgruntled listeners and give our response!…
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Host Lee Addison argues that the NRL and Super League need to collaborate more to maximise on events such as the Catalans v Wigan game at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, in order to allow those from non heartland countries to benefit from a lifelong association with the game. We interview people from Spain (Mallorca) and USA as well as good old New Sout…
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Episode 3 Back to the Heartlands
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Host Lee Addison discusses stadia and the ongoing drama regarding “development fees” in Australia and NZ. We interview our UK, NZ, Australia and Women’s correspondents this week. A long episode jam packed with content.
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Episode 2 - Emerging Nations
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This episode is our first ever “Emerging Nations” version of the HYRL podcast. We interview Nate Gladdin from Washington DC, USA. We interview the founders of Africa Rugby League and we have an amazing interview with Paul Youmbi all the way from the Cameroon. Hosted by Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au…
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The first ever Hard Yards Rugby League podcast covers the game at the grassroots in NZ and Australia, hears of some issues around the female game in Qld and we launch “A Conversation About Coaching”. Hosted by Lee Addison who starts with his opening comments about an issue in the game.
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Urban planner Anne Stevenson and Ikki Izakaya owner Ayumi Yuda about the virtues of tiny spaces: why they're good for business, good for urban form and good for the community.The Yards Magazine
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"Rent" gets a bad rap in Edmonton, but that's starting to change as young people choose flexibility over security and developers start investing in upscale apartments. Jandip Deol of Colliers International explains why "paying someone else's mortgage" isn't so bad.The Yards Magazine
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During the holiday season, a postal worker's volume skyrockets as they play the unglamorous real-life Santa of the streets. But their job is so much more than mail delivery. We're joined by veteran "postie" Janet Heikel to understand the Oliver neighbourhood a little more.The Yards Magazine
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Not even David Shepherd expected to win the Edmonton-Centre seat when the New Democrats swept to power. The Yards gets to know the riding's new MLA and his goals for the downtown core, from improved walkability to more affordable housing.The Yards Magazine
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Meet Brad Ferguson, the firebrand president of Edmonton Economic Development, who's broken the city corporation's tradition by being an entrepreneur in charge. The Sept. 1 talk was part of the Vibrant Communities Speaker Series presented by Urban Systems Ltd. (urbansystems.ca)The Yards Magazine
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