Inside Sports

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) season is upon us and our Brenden Escott is joined by the voice of the Saskatchewan Rush, Cody Janzen, to break down all the major moves in the offseason, the favourites heading into this campaign and everything else you’ve missed since the Buffalo Bandits won a third consecutive title back in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Edmonton Oilers’ trip to the Pacific Northwest this weekend, Brenden Escott catches up with the host of Kraken hockey on the Kraken Audio Network, Mike Benton, for all the latest details on Seattle’s start to the season, their spot and the standing and much more. Find Mike on X (@Benton_Mike). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Adam Manah for another edition of the Minor Hockey Spotlight for our friends at Lexus South Pointe. This time, they tackle questions about coaching feedback, or lack thereof, and what age is too young for video work. As always, more information is available from Adam via his website at ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 28 show with the latest details on Oilers injuries and the news and notes from practice ahead of their game against the Kraken in Seattle. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Blue Jays have made another huge acquisition, signing free agent pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal. When news like that breaks, we call up Brayden Ewasko from the Locked On Blue Jays podcast to find out exactly what the impact is going to be on the clubhouse and on the diamond. Download the Locked On Blue Jays podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by the Technical Director of Football Alberta, Tim Enger, to learn more about the trials and tribulations of the fall season here in 2025 with the Alberta teacher’s strike and look ahead to this weekend’s provincial championships, better known as the Alberta Bowls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to talk Edmonton Oilers and learn the latest from around the National Hockey League. It’s a can’t-miss segment with one of the most trusted voices in the game today. Find David’s work at theFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 27 show live from West Edmonton Mall at the annual Edmonton Oilers autograph session. The show opens with some Oilers discussion, the latest from practice and everything else you need to know about the National Hockey League. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Oil Kings Director of Business Operations Kevin Radomski joins the show to share details on the 2025 Teddy Bear Toss game—the 18th annual game in Oil Kings history. Then, defenceman Ethan Mackenzie shares insights into his breakout season, the team’s recent eight-game B.C. Division road trip, Coach Jason Smith tutelage and more. For more on the Oil Kings, visit their website at chl.ca/whl-oilkings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the lore of NFL football on American Thanksgiving with Jeff Riger from 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, the flagship station of the NFL’s Lions. Hear the history of the Lions in the Thanksgiving Day game, all about this year’s team and more from a trusted voice in football circles. Follow Jeff on X (@Rigur1984). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the phone lines to hear from you after the Oilers fell flat against Dallas, losing 8-3 on home ice in another statement loss in the month of November. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Brenden Escott opens the November 26 edition of Inside Sports with thoughts on Dallas’ 8-3 thrashing of the Oilers at Rogers Place and why Edmonton has struggled at times this season. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s edition of the Bears and Pandas Report, Brenden Escott is joined by Golden Bears volleyball captain Jacob Sargent to learn more about the outside hitter’s career in Canada West and on Team Canada, how he balances expectations and confidence and much more. Plus, a look at their next matchup against Trinity Western in a battle of two of the top teams in Canada. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking at the other side of the Oilers and Dallas Stars matchup, Brenden Escott is joined by Savannah Huemoeller from D210Sports in Dallas for thoughts on the matchup between these two Western Conference foes. Hear about Jason Robertson’s offensive explosion, Mikko Rantanen, Coach Glen Gulutzan’s new regime and much more. Find Savannah on X (@Sportssavvyy). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Tyler Yaremchuk from Daily faceoff and Oilersnation connect for a conversation about Edmonton’s seven-game road trip, Evan Bouchard, Stuart Skinner, Connor Clattenburg and much more. Find Tyler’s work online at DailyFaceoff.com or Oilersnation.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 24 edition of Inside Sports with a review of Edmonton’s road trip and the latest from their first practice in nearly two weeks. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a full preview of the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers from The Hockey News’ David Dwork, who covers the Cats’ beat. Find out how they’ve managed their current spot in the standings despite missing Alex Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their weekly catchup, Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta discuss the Edmonton Oilers, their goaltending situation and whether coach Kris Knoblauch’s seat is getting hotter. Plus, a look around the NHL at potential sellers on the trade market and some of the injury-plagued Canadian teams. Find David’s work online at TheFourthPeriod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden connects with coach Adam Manah for the Minor Hockey Spotlight brought to you by Lexus South Pointe in Edmonton. We address the world of scouting and when young players should be aware of the scouts in the stands. As always, your questions are welcome each week as part of our Ask Adam segment. For more on Adam’s hockey school, Manah’s Hockey Development, go online to ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 21 show with a look at the Edmonton Oilers road trip, their loss in OT to Tampa Bay and the call up of forward Connor Clattenburg. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from the head coach of the University of Alberta Pandas basketball program Scott Edwards as his team emerges from a bye week with an undefeated record on the season and puts it on the line against the Brandon Bobcats. Learn what’s driven the team’s 11-0 start to the campaign and how they deal with their no. 2 ranking in the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta for a weekly catch up on all the biggest news from around the NHL. Don’t miss David’s perspective on the Edmonton Oilers and what’s ailed them through the first 19 games of the season. Find his work at TheFourthperiod.com and on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (Channel 91). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brended Escott opens the November 14 show with a recap of recent Edmonton Oilers action and some thoughts on the 112th Grey Cup and Commissioner Stewart Johnston's State of the League address. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The captain of the Alberta Golden Bears hockey team, Dawson Davidson, joins the show to discuss life as a student athlete, his time in Europe playing pro hockey and his relationship with Oilers forward Noah Philp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a preview of the Oilers and Capitals game as Brenden chats with John Walton, the radio play-by-play voice of Washington. Hear about Tom Wilson’s season and his chances of making Team Canada, Logan Thompson’s lights out numbers in net and, of course, Alex Ovechkin’s rewriting of the record books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden opens the text and phone lines to hear from you where the most culpability lays in the Oilers slow start to 2025-26. Is it the forwards? The defence? Management? We discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 18 show with a conversation about the Edmonton Oilers and what’s ailing them this season in the wake of another loss. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Coach Adam Manah connect once again to answer your questions about life as a minor hockey parent. This week, they address how to make sure your player is getting the most out of their minor hockey experience, even you’re not the biggest hockey fan yourself. Learn more about Adam at ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott connects with Adam Laskaris from Daily Hive in Toronto to learn about the Toronto Raptors start to the 2025-26 season. All the movers and shakers are discussed, including Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram and R.J. Barrett, as well as some unsung players like Gradey Dick. Plus, how does Adam feel about the advent of the NBA Cup, the league’s mid-season tournament? We inquire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott chats with Jesso Montano to give a rundown of the upcoming matchup between the Oilers and Colorado Avalanche. Hear about Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Martin Necas and the rest of the team that sits atop the Central Division in the NHL. Find Jesse’s work at guerillasports.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott links up with Coach Adam Manah for our weekly spotlight bridging the information gap between hockey parents and hockey coaches. “Ask Adam” provides another bunch of content for you to learn from, with respect to how hockey parents should interact with coaches and much more. Learn more about Adam at ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 7 edition of Inside Sports with the latest on the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Raptors and more from around the sports world. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Sportsnet writer Emily Sadler break down the first half of the NFL season in the wake of the NFL trade deadline and a rash of injuries to star players. Hear about Emily’s latest article on Sportsnet.ca (sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/one-burning-question-for-every-nfl-team-at-the-midway-mark/) as her and Brenden discuss its contents. Follow Emily on X as well (@EmmySadler). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott chats with Edmonton Oil Kings General Manager Kirt Hill about the team’s start to the season, the upcoming eight-game road trip through Medicine Hat and the B.C. Division and who’s been enjoying the most success out of the gate. Find all the stats, standings and player interviews you need at chl.ca/whl-oilkings/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period to unpack the week’s worth of NHL headlines, including those surrounding the Oilers and another slow start to the season for them. Don’t miss our chat with one of the league’s most trusted insiders. Find his work on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and online at theFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 6 edition of Inside Sports with your calls and texts and the latest on the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Raptors and more. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about the no.1 ranked university volleyball team in Canada as Brenden catches up with Pandas outside hitter Abby Guezen. Get thoughts on their 4-0 start to the year, the home opener, her pride in representing Sherwood Park and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Brayden Ewasko from the Locked on Blue Jays podcast for a brief post-mortem on Toronto’s magnificent baseball season that ended in extra innings of Game 7 of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens up the phone lines to chat with you about what’s ailing the Edmonton Oilers through the first segment of the season that sees them sitting middle of the pack at 6-5-4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the November 5 show with a recap of recent Edmonton Oilers action and the latest news from around the sporting world. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get set for the Oilers and Blackhawks with Ben Pope from the Chicago Sun-Times. Thoughts on Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar driving the offence, Spencer Knight in goal and everything else to do with the team before they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night at Rogers Place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a wrap up of the Edmonton Elks 2025 season from 880 CHED’s Elks analyst Blake Dermott. Hear his thoughts on Mark Kilam’s first year as head coach, the future of quarterbacking in Edmonton and if Tre Ford is a part of it, Justin Rankin’s value to the team and what it means that he re-signed and much more. Then, a preview of the CFL’s East & West Division Semi-Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott is joined once again by coach Adam Manah for the Minor Hockey Spotlight, presented by Lexus South Pointe. The topic of discussion is skills that are commonly missed by coaches when it comes to utilizing their practice time most effectively. Are people missing out on valuable development because of poor planning? We explain. Get in touch with Adam via his website ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloween edition of the show kicks off with a recap of Edmonton’s loss to the New York Rangers in overtime on home ice and a look at Game 6 of the World Seires between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from New York Rangers colour analyst Dave Maloney ahead of their matchup with the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Elks, defensive back Tyrell Ford joins the show to talk about his first season in green and gold, what he likes about the organization and team and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens up the phone lines to hear from you on the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays and anything else on your mind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The October 29 show opens with host Brenden Escott recapping the Edmonton Oilers win over the Utah Mammoth and looking at the Toronto Blue Jays’ performance in the 2025 World Series against the Dodgers. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott updates you on everything happening with University of Alberta athletics during the weekly Bears and Pandas report here on 880 CHED’s Inside Sports. The thick of the fall seasons means there’s plenty to catch you up on, from the Golden Bears football program to men’s and women’s volleyball, you won’t want to miss learning about this generation of student athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get updated on everything to do with the National Hockey League thanks to our NHL insider Dave Pagnotta. From the Oilers to the Canucks and Mammoth, Dave has the latest insider info on all the teams making noise through the first 10 games of the season. Find his work online at thefourthperiod.com/ and follow him on X (@TheFourthPeriod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices