Inside Sports with Reid Wilkins

The pre-Christmas schedule is now complete for the Edmonton Oil Kings. Now it's time to hear from their general manager, Kirt Hill, about what he's noticed in the first portion of the season, the strengths and weaknesses of his team and what lies ahead when play resumes next week. All your Oil Kings info is available at chl.ca/whl-oilkings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott connects with Fluto Shinzawa from the Athletic in Boston for an in-depth look at the Bruins ahead of their matchup with the Edmonton Oilers. Hear about Morgan Geekie and his Olympic chances for Team Canada, Charlie McAvoy and his meaning to the Bruins franchise and much more. Find Fluto's work on the Athletic and follow him on X (@FlutoShinzawa). 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 discuss two major trades in the NHL, a GM change in Buffalo, new ownership in Nashville and more. 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 and follow him on X (@TheFourthPeriod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 17 show recapping the game between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, which saw the two goalies traded for one another starting for the team they previously represented. Thoughts on Stuart Skinner and Tristan Jarry, 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

Open talk time with your thoughts on the Oilers back-to-back set over the weekend and upcoming game against Pittsburgh. Also, an assessment of John Cena's last match with show technical producer and host of NITROSTAKE on Nitromaniac TV's Wrestling Unlimited Kellen "Nitro" Kennedy. You can follow Kellen on X (@KellenNitro). 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 Taylor Haase from DK Pittsburgh Sports look at the other side of the Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins matchup coming up on Tuesday that features two goaltenders who were just traded for one another days beforehand. Plus, thoughts on Sidney Crosby's pursuit of Mario Lemieux's franchise points record, Coach Dan Muse's impact in his first year and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by the play-by-play voice Ryan Holt for insight into recent Oilers recall Quinn Hutson's explosive offensive season on the farm. Find out everything you need to know about Hutson, Howard, Marjala, Samanski and all the other Oilers farmhands from the man who calls their games each and every night. For more, follow the Condors on X (@Condors). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 15 show with reaction to Edmonton's two-game weekend set against Toronto and Montreal, which featured the Oilers debut of goaltender Tristan Jarry. 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

More open talk time with your thoughts and reaction to the trade that sent Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh and brought Tristan Jarry to town. 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

Kyle Bukauskas from NHL Hockey on Rogers joins the show to react to the two major trades broken on this Friday in the National Hockey League. Quinn Hughes is a Minnesota Wild defenceman and Tristan Jarry is an Oilers goaltender. Get reaction to that and the latest news on the rink set for Olympic action in Milano-Cortina. Find Kyle's work on Sportsnet and download the 32 Thoughts podcast anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Coach Adam Manah link up for Lexus South Pointe to answer your questions about the minor hockey world and life as a hockey parent. This week, looking at maximizing cost-effectiveness with respect to extra training, gear and trying to keep pace with peers. For more information, visit ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the call lines for your reaction to the Stuart Skinner trade that brings former Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Tristan Jarry to town in return. 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

Learn more about the Detroit Red Wings from Ryan Hana out of the Detroit media circuit. They're a good team in a tough Eastern division who already beat Edmonton once this year. The Oilers will be in search of revenge when the rematch goes down on Thursday. Search for the Winged Wheel Pod anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their weekly catch up, Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta discuss the Oilers recent homestand, goaltending rumors and whether Tristan Jarry is a likely candidate to don Orange and Blue before season's end. That and much more from around the NHL, courtesy of one of the game's most trusted insiders. Find David's work on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio or at theFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo after he signed a one-year contract extension with the Green and Gold—a deal he negotiated without an agent. We dive into why he chose to handle the process himself, what the talks revealed about his value to the organization and why returning to Edmonton was the right move at this stage of his career. Cody opens up about the culture inside the Elks locker room and the unfinished business that's driving him into 2026. Whether you're an Elks fan, a CFL diehard, or just love hearing the inside story from the people who live it, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman for a conversation with a holiday season twist as Hyman spent the afternoon down at a local big box distribution centre donating his time and some money. Learn all about the event and it's impact, and 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 one of just 15 Golden Bears ever to eclipse the 1000 career points mark as Isaac Simon joins the show for our regular Golden Bears & Pandas segment. Gain insights into life as a student athlete, as a player on Geoff Pippus' team and as a CEBL player that's been benefiting from the U Sports development program. More info at BearsAndPandas.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hockey Canada has announced its selection camp roster for the 2026 World Junior tournament. Get the lowdown from Daily Faceoff's Steven Ellis on all the selections and what's changed since a disastrous showing for the Canadians at the 2025 tournament. Information on names like Fort Saskatchewan's Keaton Verhoeff comes up in the discussion. Find Steven's work at dailyfaceoff.com/news/breaking-down-canadas-2026-world-junior-championship-roster-misa-mckenna-martone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by Rachel Lenzi from the Buffalo News for a chat on the Sabres season so far. Learn about Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch, Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen and more before the Oilers host Buffalo in a rematch of a game the Sabres won 5-1 at home earlier in the year. Find Rachel on X (@RachelMLenzi). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott recaps recent Edmonton Oilers action. Then, another fun giveaway of a four-pack of tickets to the Oilers skills competition. 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

Christian Aumell from 680 CJOB radio in Winnipeg joins Brenden to help tee up the Saturday night clash between the Oilers and Jets in Edmonton. Hear all about Winnipeg's middling season, their struggles without goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and much more. Find Christian on X (@CJOBchristian). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup draw is complete, meaning we now know who Canada will face at the upcoming 2026 World Cup of Soccer. Get a full breakdown from TSN's Matthew Scianitti as Brenden asks about the opponents, the form of Canada, injuries and much more. Find more from Matthew Scianitti on TSN and on X (@TSNScianitti). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by coach Adam Manah for the weekly Minor Hockey Spotlight, focusing on questions from hockey parents from across Edmonton and Northern Alberta. More info on Manah's Hockey Development is available at ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott recaps the 9-4 Oilers win over Seattle in the midst of their five-game home stand. Then, a fun giveaway of a four-pack of tickets to the Oilers skills competition. 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 Edmonton Elks have launched a new program—the EE Selects program—for which former Elks running back Calvin McCarty is a coach. Learn all about what the program entails, who it serves and why it's important to McCarty to be involved with the Edmonton community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're heading to Italy in a couple of months to represent Canada on the men's curling circuit. St. Albert's Mark Kennedy from Team Brad Jacobs joins Brenden to share all the details on the 2025 men's Olympic curling trials and their journey to a championship there, which punches their ticket to Milano-Cortina 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by the Fourth period's Editor-in-Chief David Pagnotta to go around the latest headlines in the NHL. Who's available on the trade market? What does the goaltending market look like and who are the buyers around the NHL? We go in depth to find those answers. Find more of Dave's work at theFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the December 3 show with a look at Edmonton's 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. 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 shifts gears to the university rink, welcoming U of A Pandas forward Holly Magnus ahead of one of the most heartwarming events of the season—the annual Teddy Bear Toss game against MacEwan. Holly shares the excitement building in the locker room, what this tradition means to the team and the community, and how the Pandas are gearing up to put on a show when those stuffed animals come raining down. It's energy, emotion, and elite-level hockey all wrapped into one uplifting conversation. Don't miss this feel-good preview of a game with impact on and off the ice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott is joined by The Athletic's Joe Smith for a deep dive into tomorrow's opener of a crucial five-game homestand, as the Edmonton Oilers get set to clash with the Minnesota Wild. Joe brings his insider perspective on what's driving Minnesota right now, the matchups to watch, and how the Oilers can set the tone early in a pivotal December stretch. With sharp analysis, big-picture storylines, and plenty of pre-game buzz, Brenden and Joe get you fully primed for an intense night at Rogers Place. A must-listen for fans gearing up for puck drop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott welcomes the voice of the Edmonton Oilers, Cam Moon, for a lively breakdown of the team's emphatic 4–0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. From the precision passing to rock-solid goaltending, Brenden and Cam relive the best moments of the shutout and dig into what's clicking for the Oil heading into December. Then, they turn the page to tomorrow's showdown with the Minnesota Wild—the first test in a five-game homestand at Rogers Place. With insights from the booth and plenty of Oil Country energy, this is the perfect primer for fans gearing up for a big week of hockey. Tune in and get set for puck drop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott fires up the Monday edition of Inside Sports with a burst of energy, breaking down the Edmonton Oilers' dominant 4–0 shutout victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. From Nuge's magic to Skinner slamming the door, Brenden recaps all the key moments, momentum swings, and standout performances that have Oil Country buzzing. If you missed the game—or just want to relive a statement win—you'll get the full story right here, along with Brenden's sharp insight on what this could mean for the Oilers heading into a crucial December stretch. Tune in and get caught up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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