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Draisaitl shores up MVP case on Saturday against Calgary
Host Brenden Escott recaps the 3-2 Oilers overtime win over the Calgary Flames, fueled by Leon Draisaitl’s 50th and 51st goals of the season. That and the news of the day to start another edition of Inside Sports! Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays
A look at the Toronto Blue Jays season opening defeat with Brayden Ewasko from the Locked On Blue Jays podcast. Get up to speed on everything you may have missed from the Jays off-season including player additions like Max Scherzer and Jeff Hoffman, Vladdy Guerrero Jr.’s contract situation and much more. Find the Locked On Jays podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio and be sure to follow Brayden on X at @Brayden5Ewasko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jr. Hockey Spotlight: Dave Dawson on AJHL playoffs
It’s playoff time in the Alberta Junior Hockey League and for this week’s Jr. Hockey Spotlight, Brenden is joined by friend of the show Dave Dawson to find out who the favorites and underdogs are, predictions for playoff MVP and what the best individual stories in the league have been this season. Don’t forget to follow Dave on X at @DaveDawson7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: Logan Gordon from Sportsnet 960 in Calgary
Brenden and Logan tee up the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames game before another Battle of Alberta unfolds at Rogers Place. Brenden asks about Dustin Wolf’s Calder Trophy campaign, Nazem Kadri’s Renaissance season and what’s fueling the team through the wild card playoff race. For all the latest info on the Calgary Flames, follow Logan on X at @Fan960Logan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edmonton falls hard and flat against Seattle in a 6-1 defeat
Host Brenden Escott recaps the 6-1 Edmonton Oilers loss to the Seattle Kraken with an audio recap, clips from Kris Knoblauch and Zach Hyman and thoughts from the listeners as well. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penticton Vees play-by-play voice Fraser Rodgers & Oil Kings forward Adam Jecho
A busy half hour of WHL news as Brenden speaks with Penticton Vees play-by-play voice Fraser Rodgers about the newest Western Hockey League franchise. Then, Edmonton Oil Kings forward Adam Jecho joins the show, fresh off of signing his entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: Owen Newkirk from DLLS Sports
Brenden chats with Owen Newkirk of the DLLS Dallas Stars Podcast to tee up Wednesday night's match up at Rogers Place. Find out how Mikko Rantanen is fitting in since the trade that brought him to the Lone Star State, how Thomas Harley has blossomed since his time with Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off and more. You can follow Owen's work on X: @DLLS_Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Brar from Oilers TV
Brenden and Tony evaluate the Edmonton Oilers prior to their Wednesday night showdown with the Dallas Stars, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' breakout of late and much more to do with the team. It’s almost playoff time and you won’t want to miss out on another conversation between these two good friends. Subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Follow Tony on X: @TonyBrarOTV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers prep for Dallas on Wednesday Night
Host Brenden Escott looks ahead to Edmonton’s Wednesday night match up with the Dallas Stars, in which McDavid and Draisaitl remain sidelined with injury. Get the latest info on the team, plus feedback on Jakob Chychrun's eight year contract extension in Washington and what does that mean for a potential Evan Bouchard deal? Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oil Kings play-by-play voice Mat Barrett
Edmonton Oil Kings play-by-play voice Mat Barrett swings by to recap the 2024-25 regular season and preview the first-round playoff series against the Prince Albert Raiders. Find out who the team standouts were over the course of the year and what the WHL Bantam Draft may have in sort for a two that holds two high picks. Find Mat on X at @MatBarrett6 and follow the Edmonton Oil Kings at @EDMOilKings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NHL insider John Shannon
Brenden and John discuss the Edmonton Oilers recent results and how the team fared without both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Plus, find out what’s going on around the rest of the NHL as our NHL insider brings you all the latest information. Follow John on X at @Jshannonhl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers play-by-play voice Cam Moon
Brenden and Cam evaluate the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 win over Seattle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins breakout of late and much more to do with the team. It’s almost playoff time and you won’t want to miss out on another conversation between these two good friends. Subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nugent-Hopkins thrives in the absence of McDavid and Draisaitl
Host Brenden Escott recaps Edmonton’s 5-4 win over the Seattle Kraken, in which Ryan Nugent-Hopkins registered a hat-trick while McDavid and Draisaitl remain sidelined with injury. Get the latest info on the team from Head Coach Kris Knoblauch, Nugent-Hopkins himself and Darnell Nurse as well. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott and Kellen on X at @KellenNitro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jr. Hockey Spotlight with Adam Manah
In our weekly Jr. Hockey Spotlight, regular guest Adam Manah joins Brenden to talk about the Penticton Vees moving from the BCHL to the WHL, the motivation behind it and what the trickle-down effect may be. Plus, a look at the AJHL playoffs as they’re set to begin across Alberta. You can find Adam on X at @AdamRManah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Sir from The Basketball Show on March Madness
Longtime stalwart in Edmonton’s basketball community Paul Sir joins Brenden to chat about the Canadian content at this year’s NCAA March Madness tournaments on the men’s and women’s side of the ledger. Hear how Paul feels the game has grown over the year and why he thinks more and more Canadians are competing each year at the highest levels. Follow Paul on X at @PSir4540 and check out The Basketball Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you download your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: Kraken play-by-play voice Everett Fitzhugh
Description: Brenden welcomes Seattle Kraken play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh on the air to preview their game against the Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada. Learn everything about the Kraken’s season so far and where some of their young talent still has room to grow. Find Everett on X at @TheVoiceFitz. Subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Oilers lose to Winnipeg and McDavid is injured
Host Brenden Escott recaps Edmonton’s 4-3 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets in Thursday’s NHL action and gives you the latest details on Connor McDavid’s lower-body injury. Hear clips from Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch with all the latest information. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sportsnet’s Donnovan Bennett on March Madness
Sportsnet’s Donnovan Bennett shares insight with host Brenden Escott on how to pick a quality March Madness bracket ahead of the 2025 NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments. Learn about the Canadian content to follow, which schools are poised as upset candidates and who’s carrying the torch on the female side as well. You can find Donnovan on X at @DonnovanBennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oil Kings G.M. Kirt Hill
Description: Edmonton Oil Kings General Manager Kirt Hill joins Brenden with two games left in the team’s regular season to discuss where the team is at heading into the playoffs and much more. Follow the Oil Kings on X at @EDMOilKings or head to their website, https://chl.ca/whl-oilkings/, for game tickets and more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: Jets reporter Jamie Thomas
Brenden welcomes Winnipeg Jets reporter Jamie Thomas back onto the show to discuss all things to do with the best team in the West. Why has it all seemed to come together for Winnipeg this season? How sustainable is their success? And how strong is Connor Hellebuyck’s case for MVP? All that and more is discussed. Find all of Jamie’s work here or on X at @JamieThomasTV. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping a 7-1 Oilers win over Utah
Host Brenden Escott breaks down the 7-1 Edmonton Oilers win over the Utah Hockey Club in which several Oilers players scored three-points. Hear an audio recap of the game as Cam Moon and Bob Stauffer called it on the Oilers Radio Network before fresh audio from the day’s practice and analysis from Brenden and Kellen. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alexas and Derek Kubicki
Host Brenden Escott chats with Alexas “Iron Lady” Kubicki, WBC Youth Champion and current WIBA Flyweight Champion and her Trainer/Dad Derek Kubicki. Follow Alexas on Instagram or X at @alexas_kubicki for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NHL insider John Shannon
NHL insider John Shannon chats with Brenden Escott as the playoff push heats up. Follow John on X @JShannonhl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: Belle Fraser from the Salt Lake Tribune
Brenden Escott chats all things Utah Hockey Club with Belle Fraser, sports reporter with the Salt Lake Tribune covering the Utah Hockey Club. You can follow the BU grad on X at @BelleFraser1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers come up big in the Big Apple
Host Brenden Escott talks about last nights big win at MSG for the Oilers. And are you a doubter or believer on Stuart Skinner? Follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sportsnet’s Emily Sadler on NFL Free Agency
Brenden is joined by Sportsnet’s Emily Sadler for an in-depth conversation on the NFL’s free agency window. Find out who the big winners and losers are from both a team and player perspective and learn who to keep an eye on that remains unsigned after the first week. Find Emily on X at @EmmySadler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers play-by-play voice Cam Moon
Brenden invites Cam Moon on the show to discuss recent Oilers action. Get thoughts on the team’s run over the last 10 games or so, new additions Jake Walman and Max Jones and a preview of the team’s final three games of this New York road trip. Follow Brenden on X at x.com/@Brenden Escott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: James Nichols from New Jersey Hockey NOW
Description: Brenden takes you inside the New Jersey Devils season with questions about their success so far, injuries to Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton and much more for beat reported James Nichols. Find all of James’ work at NewJerseyHockeyNOW.com or on X at @JamesNicholsNHL. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brenden returns as a married man
Host Brenden Escott returns from his wedding in the mountains to host the March 12 edition of Inside Sports. Get a look at the Oilers, a rip around the sporting world during the scoreboard and details on Brenden’s big day. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025 Montana's Brier champ Marc Kennedy
Guest Host Dave Campbell in conversation with Marc Kennedy, Third, Team Alberta (Brad Jacobs), 2025 Montana's Brier. Follow Marc on X: @LeftyKenBear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NHL insider John Shannon
Guest Host Dave Campbell chats all the latest NHL News with NHL insider John Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should you trade with your biggest rival?!
Dave Campbell chats with Gord Stellick, Co-host of the Morning Skate , Sirius X-M NHL Radio. Leafs Insider , Fan 590 radio and former Leafs GM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers stumble in Buffalo
Guest Host Dave Campbell with all of the ugly numbers from an 3-2 Oilers loss in Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jr. Hockey Spotlight: A wild stretch run for the AJHL
Guest host Dave Campbell chats with Dave Dawson, Content Producer, AJHL & Broadcast/Communications Manager, HNLIVE.ca. You can follow Dave on X: @DaveDawson7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers play by play voice Cam Moon
Cam Moon joins guest host Dave Campbell with the latest from the Oilers after a big 3-2 OT win over Montreal last night at Rogers Place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How are you feeling oil country?
Your calls and texts in the aftermath of the NHL Trade Deadline. Where do you think the Oilers sit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers stand pat on trade deadline day
Guest Host Dave Campbell takes you through all of the Oilers moves leading up to today's trade deadline. Plus who were the big spenders and big loser on the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: Brian Wilde
Brenden is joined by Brian Wilde from Global Montreal’s Call of the Wilde column for some Montreal Canadiens discussion ahead of their game against the Edmonton Oilers. Hear what plans the Habs may have for this year’s trade deadline and all about Calder Trophy-calibre defenceman Lane Hutson as he dominates his first year in the NHL. Find Brian on X at @BWildeMTL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oilers trade deadline preview
Open discussion time with Brenden about the Edmonton Oilers acquisition of Trent Frederic and how that changes the complexion of the lower part of the lineup. Your calls and texts on what else you would like to see Oilers management do to improve the team ahead of the trade deadline. Follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Pagnotta from The Fourth Period
Brenden explores this year’s trade market with The Fourth Period’s Editor-in-Chief, David Pagnotta. A look at the Edmonton Oilers, Trent Frederic and whether they’re able to add any more, New Jersey’s injury situation and how it may impact their behavior in the market and much more. Find Dave’s work at theFourthPeriod.com or on X at @TheFourthPeriod. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trent Frederic is Edmonton Oilers property
Host Brenden Escott weighs in on Edmonton’s acquisition of Trent Frederic via trade with the Boston Bruins. Analysis of the player and his potential fit in Edmonton and a look at Edmonton’s 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in their return to home ice from the 4 Nations Face-Off. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek Van Diest from NHL.com
Brenden is joined by NHL.com’s Oilers beat writer Derek Van Diest to discuss all things Oilers ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Get Derek’s insights into the team’s performance on its five-game road trip and what areas he thinks need addressing by Oilers management. Find Derek’s work on NHL.com or on X at @DerekVanDiest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NHL insider John Shannon
One last time before this year’s NHL trade deadline, Brenden is joined by NHL insider John Shannon, brought to you by Sentinel Storage, to discuss the state of the Oilers and what they’re going to be able to afford to do to improve the roster. Plus, a look around the NHL at what else is making headlines. Follow John on X at @JShannonhl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Open line time
Brenden opens the phone and text lines and asks you to help cure what ails the Oilers ahead of the NHL trade deadline this week. Insights from the fan base into who the team should target and discussion over what areas need addressing the most. Follow Brenden at @BrendenEscott and don’t forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edmonton’s losing skid ends with a win over Carolina
Host Brenden Escott digs into Edmonton’s 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, which snapped a five-game losing skid. Hear audio from Kris Knoblauch, Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse and Connor Brown and learn more about how Evander Kane is impacting this year’s deadline despite not being healthy enough to play. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jr. Hockey Spotlight: Arjun Atwal from AZ1 Hockey
This week's Jr. Hockey Spotlight shines on Arjun Atwal and AZ1 Hockey, a program growing the game of hockey in the South Asian Canadian community and working with the Edmonton Oilers on their South Asian Night. Learn all about Arjun's roots as a local hockey player, why he founded the program and what it entails, who the coaches are and much more! Keep up with Arjun on X at @ArjunAtwal20 and don't forget to subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Ashbourne from the Blue Jays Happy Hour Podcast
The Blue Jays roll along into Spring Training with a ton of questions about their future. How will an ageing starting rotation fare and what will Max Scherzer look like in Jays silks? Why wasn't the club able to sing Vlad Guerrero Jr.? Nick Ashbourne from the Blue Jays Happy Hour Podcast is here to break it all down. Follow Nick on X @NickAshbourne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE OTHER SIDE: Shane Willis on the Hurricanes
The Oilers are mired in a five-game losing skid and Brenden connects with former NHLer and Hurricanes analyst Shane Willis for a preview of the final game of this road trip in Carolina. Hear details on the Mikko Rantanen trade, Seth Jarvis' value to the team and Team Canada and what makes Jaccob Slavin one of the best defensive defencemen in the league. Don't forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott and subscribe to the Inside Sports podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recapping Edmonton’s road loss to Florida
Host Brenden Escott recaps the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 road loss to Florida and takes your calls in search of the Fresh Take of the Month. Join us for in depth discussion about what's ailing Edmonton's hockey club. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X at @BrendenEscott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More with the Kubickis & Aiden de la Gorgendiere
Part two of Brenden’s exclusive sit down with Edmonton-based boxer Alexas Kubicki and her father and manager Derek touches on Alexas’ amateur career and what it means to perform for the local crowd at River Cree Resort & Casino. Then, Alberta Golden Bears men’s hockey defenceman Aiden de la Gorgendiere pops by to recap the opening weekend of Canada West playoff action and preview the semifinals against Mount Royal University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices