Inside Sports

Host Brenden Escott is joined by Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff and The Sheet Podcast to break down the early days of NHL free agency. Marek offers insight into how teams approached spending, the decisions behind key players re-signing with their clubs, and how the Edmonton Oilers navigated a tight salary cap to make strategic additions. Stay informed by following Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott), and be sure to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the July 3rd edition of Inside Sports with a comprehensive recap of the day’s major headlines from across the sports world. Stay up to date with the latest developments from NHL free agency and key storylines emerging from the Edmonton Oilers’ development camp, currently underway in downtown Edmonton. For real-time updates and expert analysis, follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott), and don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period, David Pagnotta, joins host Brenden Escott to break down the Edmonton Oilers’ early moves in NHL free agency. Get insight into how the Oilers performed relative to expectations, which targets slipped away and what the club’s strategy suggests about their direction heading into the 2025–26 season. Pagnotta also shares his analysis of the biggest headlines from around the league during a busy opening stretch of free agency. Read more of David’s work at thefourthperiod.com and follow him on X @TheFourthPeriod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott recaps a busy start to NHL free agency, as teams across the league made bold moves to reshape their rosters. The phone lines open to gauge listener reaction to the Edmonton Oilers’ early signings, including Andrew Mangiapane, Curtis Lazar and others. How do these additions position the Oilers heading into the 2025–26 campaign? Join the conversation and hear what fans are saying across Oil Country. Stay up to date by following Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the July 2nd edition of Inside Sports with a comprehensive breakdown of the Edmonton Oilers’ early activity in NHL free agency. Hear analysis of the team’s newest additions, including Andrew Mangiapane, Curtis Lazar, Riley Stillman, and goaltender Matt Tomkins, along with reaction to key targets who signed elsewhere. The episode also features exclusive audio from both Mangiapane and Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman, as they discuss the forward’s return to Alberta and what lies ahead for the club. Stay informed by following Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and be sure to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott is joined by TSN’s Matthew Scianitti for a comprehensive breakdown of Canada’s underwhelming performance at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Scianitti offers insight into why the squad failed to meet expectations, examines Jesse Marsch’s tactical approach, and discusses the mental lapses that led to Canada’s quarterfinal exit against Guatemala. The conversation also touches on star striker Jonathan David’s high-profile transfer from Lille to Juventus and what it means for his development ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edmonton Riverhawks Fun Advisor Steve Hogle joins host Brenden Escott to reflect on the team's 2025 season and its continued growth within the West Coast League. Hear how the Riverhawks have captured the hearts of Edmontonians through innovative fan experiences, strong community engagement and a vibrant ballpark atmosphere at RE/MAX Field. Hogle also shares his perspective on the team’s evolving role in the city’s sports landscape and what the future may hold for the organization. For schedules, tickets, and more information, visit www.riverhawksbaseball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott recaps a flurry of activity across the NHL as teams prepare for the official opening of free agency on July 1. From Mitch Marner’s departure to a wave of contract extensions and high-profile trades, get caught up on all the key storylines shaping the league’s offseason landscape. Subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform, and follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) for timely updates and expert analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the June 30th edition of Inside Sports with in-depth analysis of the weekend’s headlines from around the NHL, with a particular focus on the Edmonton Oilers. Tune in for a breakdown of the latest contract extensions issued by General Manager Stan Bowman and the Oilers’ front office, along with key takeaways from Bowman’s most recent media availability. Subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform and follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) for timely updates and expert commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Toronto-based sports reporter Adam Laskaris of Daily Hive for an in-depth look at Masai Ujiri’s tenure with the Toronto Raptors following his dismissal by MLSE. The conversation reflects on Ujiri’s lasting legacy, including his pivotal role in delivering the franchise’s historic 2019 NBA Championship. Plus, a look at the implications of John Tavares re-signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs as the team shapes its roster for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edmonton Elks analyst and two-time Grey Cup champion Blake Dermott joins the show to break down the team’s third consecutive loss to open the 2025 CFL season. Hear his analysis of quarterback Tre Ford’s development, week-over-week progression, and overall command of the offence. Dermott also shares insight into the Elks’ defensive struggles and offers perspective on where the team needs to improve moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott delivers comprehensive, pick-by-pick coverage of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft as it unfolds. From surprise selections to can't-miss prospects, Brenden breaks down each moment with insight and context. Plus, stay up to date on the latest headlines across the league, including notable trades, contract extensions, and developing storylines around the NHL. Join the conversation, stay informed, and enjoy the live action as the next generation of hockey talent hears their name called. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the June 27th show with live watch-along analysis of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and a look at Trent Frederic’s eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. Be sure to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform and follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) for the latest updates and commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John D. Hodge from 3 Down Nation drops by the show. Get John’s take on the start that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have had and the earlty season struggles that seem to plague the Elks. Plus, thoughts on the CFL and the Edmonton Elks ahead of Week 4. Find John’s work online at 3 Down Nation.com or on X where you can follow him at @JohnDHodge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell joins the show to help set up Edmonton’s return to the gridiron after a Week 3 loss. The Elks and Bombers kick off on Thursday, June 26 on 880 CHED. 5:00 Countdown to Kickoff Show. 6:30 p.m. MT game time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your calls and texts on the Evander Kane trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott with the latest on the Evander Kane trade to Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Oil Kings General Manager Kirt Hill for a comprehensive update on the team's offseason. Hill provides valuable insight into the club’s approach to the WHL Prospects Draft and shares what excites him about the newest additions to the organization. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of junior hockey in Canada, the development strategies in place to prepare players for the NHL Draft, and the broader vision guiding the Oil Kings’ program. A thoughtful and informative discussion for fans of junior hockey and player development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Faceoff’s prospect analyst Steven Ellis joins host Brenden Escott for an in-depth preview of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Ellis shares his insights on the top-ranked players, the overall depth and quality of this year’s draft class and storylines to watch as draft day approaches. The conversation also includes a closer look at Edmonton Oilers prospects Sam O’Reilly and William Nicholl, as well as Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman Blake Fiddler. A must-listen for fans following the future of the Oilers and the next wave of NHL talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott is joined by Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back and University of Alberta alumnus Matthew Peterson to discuss the early stages of his CFL career. The conversation highlights Peterson’s impressive Week 1 debut, in which he rushed for 130 yards, and what he’s learned playing alongside reigning Most Outstanding Player Brady Oliveira. Peterson also reflects on his journey from U Sports to the professional level and offers valuable advice for young athletes aspiring to follow a similar path. A compelling look at a rising Canadian football talent and the mindset behind his early success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the June 24th show with the latest news from around the sporting world, including the Edmonton Elks, the Oilers and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform and follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) for the latest updates and commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran NHL insider John Shannon joins the show for a comprehensive discussion on the Edmonton Oilers' 2025 playoff run and the organization's outlook moving forward. We also examine the NHL’s national television ratings during the Stanley Cup Final, the impact of Canadian teams on U.S. viewership, and strategies the league could adopt to better showcase its top talent. With decades of experience in sports broadcasting, Shannon offers valuable insights into both the on-ice product and the business of hockey. A thoughtful and informative conversation for Oilers fans and those interested in the broader landscape of the NHL. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Brenden Escott opens up the phone lines for an interactive and thought-provoking edition of Keep, Trade, Cut — a fan-favourite segment that invites listeners to weigh in on key personnel decisions facing the Edmonton Oilers this offseason. With a mix of live calls, texts, and social media reactions, the conversation dives into which players should be part of the team’s future, who might be better used as trade assets, and which names could be on the chopping block. The result is a dynamic and insightful dialogue that captures the pulse of Oil Country during a pivotal summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the June 23rd edition of the show, host Brenden Escott opens with a detailed look at the Edmonton Oilers’ offseason priorities following their deep playoff run. He also shares insights on the NBA Finals and reflects on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s standout season and rising star status. Be sure to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast on your preferred streaming platform and follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) for the latest updates and commentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from the General Manager and Head Coach of the Edmonton Stingers, Jordan Baker, as he discusses the team’s first 11 games of the CEBL season, forming an identity with players here from such a variety of playing backgrounds and much more. Get up to speed with one of Edmonton’s favourite local sports franchises and find out when you can see them in action next at the Hive, the Edmonton Expo Centre. Check out their website at www.TheStingers.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, former Edmonton Eskimos offensive lineman and current Elks radio analyst Blake Dermott joins us to break down the 2025 CFL season. We dive into the Elks’ performance so far and what it takes to lead a locker room through adversity. Blake shares sharp insight on the current roster, how the team stacks up against past Elks greats, and whether this group is truly turning a corner. Plus, we wrap with a quick-fire round of questions and his honest take on the Elks’ playoff chances. A must-listen for CFL and Elks fans alike. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: In this episode, host Brenden Escott is joined by Preston Hodgkinson, Edmonton Oilers beat reporter for Daily Hive Edmonton, to break down the team’s dramatic run to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Preston takes us inside the locker room, offering insights on what went right, what went wrong and how the Oilers fell just short in six games against the Florida Panthers. We talk McDavid’s legacy, Bouchard’s future and where the team goes from here. A must-listen for Oilers fans still processing another heartbreaking Cup Final finish. Follow Preston on X at @NHLHodgkinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the June 20th show with reaction to post-season media availabilities with Edmonton Oilers G.M. Stan Bowman and Head Coach Kris Knoblauch. Plus, thoughts on another Edmonton Elks loss, this time at the hands of the Montreal Alouettes in Edmonton’s 2025 home opener. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell joins the show to help set up Edmonton’s return to the gridiron after a Week 2 bye. Then, the voice of the Montreal Alouettes, Sean Campbell, comes aboard to set the table on The Other Side. The Elks and Als kick off on Thursday, June 19 on 880 CHED. 5:30 Countdown to Kickoff Show. 7 p.m. MT game time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Brenden Escott is joined by Oilers radio play-by-play voice Cam Moon for analysis of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final and the series, as the Florida Panthers repeat as champions of the NHL. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the phone lines to hear from you in the aftermath of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. It’s time for your thoughts on everything the Oilers couldn’t get done and everything Florida did right. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the June 18th show with musings on the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, which has come to an end with the Florida Panther defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider John Shannon for analysis of the first five games of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Get John’s thoughts on momentum and whether it carries from game-to-game, the battle of depth, the chess match behind the benches and much more. Find John’s work anywhere you get your streaming audio by searching for 100% Hockey, and follow him on X at @Jshannonhl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: Host Brenden Escott chats with Daily Faceoff’s Tyler Yaremchuk about the Edmonton Oilers falling behind 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final and some of the key ingredients required to stretch the series to seven games and drag it into a winner-take-all situation. Don’t forget to follow Tyler’s work on DailyFaceoff.com and follow him on X at @TylerYaremchuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the June 16th show with a recap of the Saturday night Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers game in which Florida took a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott brings aboard friend of the show Brayden Ewasko for an update on the surprisingly successful Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 season. Get thoughts on Vald Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk and the rest of the Blue Birds amid a season in which they continue to exceed expectations. Subscribe to Locked On Blue Jays anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brayden on X at @Brayden5Ewasko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Brenden Escott is joined by legendary NHL head coach and former player Ted Nolan to chat about the remarkable Oilers Stanley Cup Final run and Ted’s recent journey living with cancer, how that’s changes his perspective on life and how his athletic mindset has helped him with his newfound battle. Ted has also been named to the Order of Sport in Canada in 2025 and Brenden asks about the significance of that award to him. Learn more at https://orderofsport.ca/2025/06/ted-nolan/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott chats with you about which Oilers player needs to step up the most to help this team get over the hump and claim the Stanley Cup. It’s always entertaining when the phone lines open up and you won’t want to miss this episode. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens the June 13th show with thoughts on another epic Stanley Cup Final game between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers in which Leon Draisaitl scored a thrilling overtime winner. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott chats Sportsnet’s golf analyst Adam Stanley ahead of the 125th U.S. Open being played at Oakmont in Pennsylvania. Get thoughts on the favourites in the field, Canadian content and a course that’s seen putters used on the fairway. Find Adam’s work on Sportsnet.ca or follow him on X at @Adam_Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Brenden Escott is joined by TSN’s Matthew Scianitti to discuss the state of Canada Soccer on the men’s and women’s side and much more. Find out how the team fared in the Canadian Shield, what to expect in the upcoming Gold Cup and what the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup looks like. Find Matthew’s work all over TSN and on X at @TSNScianitti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott chats with NHL.com’s Oilers beat reporter Derek Van Diest, who checks in from Sunrise, FL ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers find themselves down 2-1 in the series against the Florida Panthers and Brenden and Derek assess how things have played out in the first three games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear Brenden Escott’s opening musings about the latest Edmonton Oilers news as they navigate the Stanley Cup Final, and everything else in the sporting world. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio and to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott chats with CHED’s Elks analyst Blake Dermott after Edmonton dropped their Week 1 contest on the road against the B.C. Lions. Thoughts on Tre Ford, the running game, Nick Anderson and the defence and much more from the former two-time Grey Cup Champion, Dermott. Be sure to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott and download and subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider John Shannon for thoughts on the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers which has seen Edmonton fall behind 2-1 in the series. That and a look around the NHL at Commissioner Gary Bettman’s State of the League address and the new coaching hires in Boston, Seattle and Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott is joined by Justin Bourne from Sportsnet’s Real Kyper and Bourne show for thoughts on the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers following a big 6-1 Panthers win in Game 3. Get thoughts on the series and a brilliant article penned by Bourne on the shifting power dynamic of coaches and players in the NHL. Follow his work on X at @JTBourne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott recaps Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final in which the Florida Panthers laid a proverbial beatdown on the Edmonton Oilers in a 6-1 final. Be sure to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott and download and subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden talks to Guilio Caravatta, Colour Analyst, B.C. Lions, 730 CKNW Vancouver and Former CFL Quarterback. Dave Campbell and Morley Scott also join Brenden at Midway Music Hall for the Elks jersey unveil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden chats with Offensive Lineman David Beard & Evan Daum, Vice President Marketing & Fan Engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oilers Play by Play voice Cam Moon & Edmonton Elks QB Tre Ford, DB Tyrell Ford and Head Coach Mark Kilam live from Midway Music Hall and the Edmonton Elks Jersey unveiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices