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During Hour 1 Toronto Argonauts analyst Ben Grant joined the show previewing Saturday's Elks-Argos game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 4 Stormin' Norman Jackson, Director of Golf for Cowichan Golf Club, joined the show discussing his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Edmonton media legend Kevin Karius joined the show discussing golf, CFL attendance, and Elks-Argos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Edmonton Elks DB JJ Ross joined the show discussing the team's two-game skid and Saturday's matchup with Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the Elks' secondary, Week 11 in the CFL, Fernando Mendoza, the Ottawa Senators' Mount Rushmore, and foreign sports cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 George Richards from Florida Hockey Now joined the show discussing the Panthers' offseason and expectations for a bounce back year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 1 local referee Eric Scherger joined the show sharing his career journey that has now landed him in the ECHL and going to the upcoming NHL Officiating Combine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Edmonton media icon Kevin Karius joined the show sharing some stories about interactions with referees and offering thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 4 Canadian UFC fighter Mike Malott joined the show discussing his career and co-headlining this fall's UFC Fight Night in Edmonton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the Oilers' depth forwards, the Florida Panthers' Mount Rushmore, Jayden Daniels, NFL preseason, and unique sites to host sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 Zach Laing from DFO Edmonton joined the show discussing the rebrand from Oilersnation and some mid-August Oilers talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Adam Peddle from Blue Jays Nation joined the show discussing the Jays' recent hot streak and keeping themselves in the playoff hunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 4 Bill Shaikin from the LA Times joined the show discussing the polar opposite seasons of the Angels and Dodgers on the Los Angeles baseball scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the Tampa Bay Lightning's Mount Rushmore, the New York Islanders' new jerseys, JJ McCarthy, best views in a ballpark, and putting nicotine in urinals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 Stefen Rosner from NHL.com and The Elmonters joined the show to discuss the New York Islander offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Marshall Ferguson from the CFL on TSN joined the show discussing Week 11 and Edmonton's matchup with Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Edmonton sports media icon Kevin Karius joined the show discussing some Oilers offseason topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 5 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James kicks off extended primary coverage as polls close across South Carolina. Throughout the hour, James fields reports from callers giving final precinct turnout numbers while closely tracking early election returns rolling in from counties nationwide and across the state. Early reporting reveals a tight, fluctuating race led by candidate Darlene Graham, with candidates Russell Fry and Ralph Norman locked in a close battle for second place, followed by Mark Sanford and Mark Lynch. Analyzing county-by-county breakdowns, James highlights significant voter turnout, notes the potential impact of high-turnout districts, and anticipates a upcoming runoff election.
During Hour 1 Dane Mizutani from the Pioneer Press joined the show previewing the season for the Minnesota Vikings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing Blue Jays-Red Sox, the upcoming Jays' schedule, Colston Loveland, the Detroit Red Wings' Mount Rushmore, and Avengers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 Ryan Paton from SiriusXM NHL Radio joined the show for some NHL offseason discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 Colin Livingston from CanTorque joined the show providing updates from around the world of motorsports and racing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Lukas Weese from The Athletic joined the show discussing the National Bank Open as it heads into its final five days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Edmonton media legend Kevin Karius joined the show discussing the Edmonton Elks and how retirement has been treating him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 1 Zack Pearson from the Bear Report joined the show previewing the Chicago Bears' season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 4 Connor Halley from The Frenzy and The Jason Gregor Show joined the program discussing NFL training camps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 5, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James provides live, rapidly changing election night coverage as early primary returns roll in across South Carolina counties. The statewide lead continuously shifts between candidates Russell Fry, Darlene Graham, and Ralph Norman, with additional votes tallied for Mark Sanford and Mark Lynch. James breaks down local county returns—including early leads for Norman in York and Union counties, Fry in Florence and Horry counties, Sanford in Charleston County, and Graham in Orangeburg and McCormick counties. Callers Randy in Greenwood and Candy in Greenville share their voting experiences, while James tracks incoming numbers and anticipates a potential runoff.
During Hour 2 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James engages directly with listeners to cover ongoing primary election activity across the Upstate. Throughout the hour, James fields real-time phone calls and voter reports from precincts in communities like Chesnee, Laurens, Five Forks, Taylors, Powdersville, and Spartanburg, highlighting varying turnout numbers, voting machine issues, and candidate preferences. In addition to assessing local participation rates, James clarifies candidate ballot naming rules—explaining why certain candidates appear under preferred names or specific surnames—and transitions into an analysis previewing South Carolina state budget earmarks.
During Hour 3 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James breaks down major state political developments while receiving real-time turnout reports from Upstate voters. The hour opens with an interview featuring Elena Moore of Palmetto State Watch, who details transparency concerns and hidden earmarks in South Carolina's $44.4 billion budget, including $150 million for Scout Motors. Throughout the remaining segments, James fields calls from listeners sharing precinct turnout numbers and polling location updates from communities across Clover, Chesnee, Greenville, Powdersville, and Easley. In addition to primary election updates, James and his callers discuss climate policy regulations, media silence regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci's communications, cultural assimilation, and abortion legislation, with James issuing sharp criticism aimed at candidate Dr. Annie Andrews.
During Hour 4 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James counts down the final hour before polls close across South Carolina while continuing live election coverage. Throughout the hour, James fields phone calls from voters across the Upstate—including Pacolet, Boiling Springs, Simpsonville, Williamston, Greenville, and Landrum—who report precinct turnout numbers, voting location changes, and candidate selections, with notable support voiced for Ralph Norman and Mark Lynch. In addition to local voter reports, James addresses national campaign finance filings, criticizes Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews over late-term abortion legislation, and discusses media coverage of presidential security before transitioning into extended post-election coverage.
During Hour 4 Luke Easterling from Athlon Sports joined the show discussing the NFL with training camps continuing and preseason action set to begin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 4 Edmonton Elks DB Tyrell Ford joined the show breaking down the team's loss to Montreal and looking ahead to their next game against Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff joined the show recapping the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the Elks' loss to Montreal, Zander Horvath, NFL injuries, the WNBA, and Blizzard flavours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show discussing the Elks' loss in Montreal and drama in the WNBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 1 Allan Mitchell from The Lowdown with Lowetide joined the show recapping a weekend of Elks football, Blue Jays baseball, and junior hockey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing Elks-Alouettes, Week 10 in the CFL, Jalen Hurts, Deshaun Watson, and imported beer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 1 Brian Desjarlais from Elks Natin joined the show discussing Week 10 in the CFL and Elks-Alouettes Saturday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show talking CFL football and NHL offseason news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Montreal Alouettes PxP broadcaster Sean Campbell joined the show previewing Saturday's Als game hosting the Elks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 4 Jody Noseworthy, Assistant GM at the Edmonton Garrison Memorial Golf & Curling Club, joined the show discussing his military service and transition to golf pro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 Taylor Haase from DK Pittsburgh Sports joined the show discussing the Penguins' offseason and the surprise extension for Ville Koivunen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 The Athletic's Mike Sando joined the show discussing his annual QB Tiers article. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 of The Charlie James Show on August 6, 2026, host Charlie James took various caller opinions spanning local and national issues. Callers voiced support for urging Senator Tim Scott to remain in Washington to push the SAVE America Act and expressed frustration over local gas taxes attributed to Representative Russell Fry. Listeners also discussed skepticism surrounding newly approved flu vaccines and controversial comments made by political figures regarding holidays like Thanksgiving. Later in the hour, James highlighted reports regarding corporate responses to immigration enforcement at airports—specifically criticizing Southwest Airlines—and analyzed political shifts within the Democratic Party involving the Democratic Socialists of America. The broadcast concluded with reminders for local listeners regarding early voting schedules and polling location details.
During Hour 4, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show on August 6, 2026, host Charlie James opened by reflecting on senators remaining in Washington to vote on the SAVE America Act. He then took a call from Clinton, who recounted predicting early in the pandemic that COVID-19 would be a widespread, orchestrated event. Clinton shared how his employer offered incentives for vaccination, but when his supervisor later pressed him to disclose his status, he retorted that he would share it only if they disclosed their STD status. Charlie validated Clinton's stance, criticizing the erosion of HIPAA privacy standards and comparing hypothetical "vaccine passports" to restrictions based on other medical conditions. He then reported on rising COVID-19 positivity rates in China, questioning how outbreaks persist despite widespread vaccination. Finally, a caller named JD expressed confusion over local media coverage regarding election rules; Charlie clarified that all Republicans, along with Democrats who did not vote in the June Democratic primary, are eligible to vote in the upcoming special primary.
During Hour 4 Connor Halley from The Frenzy and The Jason Gregor Show joined the program talking NFL, CFL, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 we checked in with a new edition of In or Out discussing the Anaheim Ducks' Mount Rushmore, Argos-Stamps, Carson Beck, Kevin Gausman, & ice cream floats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 3 Hoop City's Paul Sir joined the show discussing the Edmonton Stingers and drama in the WNBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show discussing the head honchos of OEG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During Hour 1 Ben Standig from Last Man Standing joined the show previewing the upcoming season for the Washington Commanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.