Inside Sports

Inside Sports

Host Brenden Escott brings you the latest on the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Elks and the local sports scene. Make Inside Sports your home for entertaining stories and unique guests from Northern Alberta and across the sporting world!

Episodes

March 4, 2026 22 mins
After back-to-back shutouts and a WHL Goalie of the Week performance, Parker Snell joins Brenden Escott to chat about his hot streak, Edmonton’s season so far and the push into the playoffs. More information on the Oil Kings is always available at chl.ca/whl-oilkings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We open up the phone lines amid the NHL’s trade season to discuss what the Oilers have done and might still do before Friday’s deadline. 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
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March 4, 2026 21 mins
It’s trade season in the National Hockey League and David Pagnotta checks in from the Fourth Period to weigh in on the latest transactions and rumors. Don’t forget to follow David on X (@TheFourthPeriod) and check out his work at TheFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 4, 2026 20 mins
Brenden Escott opens the March 4 show with a recap of Edmonton’s thrilling comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on home ice. Plus, the latest trade news from around the NHL. 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
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After a storied 28-year coaching career, Howie Draper is moving onto the next chapter of his life. He sits down with our Brenden Escott to reflect on his legacy, the biggest moments in his career and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gord Wilson from TSN 1200 in Ottawa joins Brenden Escott to preview the Oilers and Senators game coming up later this week on 880 CHED. Follow Gord on X (@GordWilson) for updates on the Senators. 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
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March 2, 2026 21 mins
More in-depth analysis of Connor Murphy as a hockey player, this time from Ben Pope from the Chicago Sun Times 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
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March 2, 2026 21 mins
Brenden Escott opens the March 2 show with analysis of the Edmonton Oilers trade for Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Connor Murphy. Hear audio from Oilers players and General Manager Stan Bowman. 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
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Brenden Escott is joined by Adam Manah for a playoff edition of the Minor Hockey Spotlight, brought to you by Lexus South Pointe in Edmonton. In the spotlight this week is the potential for a young player’s ice time to be reduced in a playoff setting, how to approach that as a family and whether playoff performances mean anything in evaluations the following season. More information is always available at ManahsHockeyDevelopment.co...
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Sheng Peng from San Jose Hockey Now joins Brenden Escott on Inside Sports for a look at the other side of Edmonton’s matchup against the Sharks on the road. Get thoughts on Macklin Celebrini and much more from one of San Jose’s top beat writers. 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
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February 27, 2026 21 mins
Brenden Escott opens the phone lines to hear from you about the Edmonton Oilers and what they need to do ahead of the NHL trade deadline to bolster the roster for the playoff run. 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
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February 27, 2026 20 mins
Brenden Escott opens the February 27 show with a recap of the Oilers 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. 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
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Green and gold roots. Coaching grind. Championship mindset. On 880 CHED Inside Sports, guest host Dave Campbell sits down with Montreal Alouettes linebackers coach and former Edmonton Football Team fan favourite AJ Gass. From his hard-hitting days patrolling the field in Edmonton to shaping the next generation on the sidelines in Montreal, Gass shares stories, lessons, and what it takes to build an elite defence in today’s CFL. T...
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February 24, 2026 22 mins
Heartbreak on the world stage and now it’s back to business in the NHL. On 880 CHED Inside Sports, guest host Dave Campbell is joined by NHL.com regional writer Derek Van Diest to break down the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey gold medal thriller that ended in a crushing 3-on-3 overtime loss for Team Canada. They dig into the key moments, the turning points, and what that defeat means for Canada’s stars heading back to their NHL...
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February 24, 2026 23 mins
It was instant classic… until it wasn’t. On 880 CHED Inside Sports, guest host Dave Campbell and technical producer Kellen Kennedy open the phone lines after a gut-wrenching 3-on-3 overtime loss for Team Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey gold medal game. From the game-changing moments to the coaching decisions, missed chances, and that final dagger in OT, nothing is off limits. Dave and Kellen break it down and tur...
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Guest host Dave Campbell and technical producer Kellen Kennedy dive headfirst into one of the most dramatic nights in Olympic hockey history. On this episode of 880 CHED Inside Sports, they break down the 2026 Winter Olympics gold medal showdown — a high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat battle that ended in absolute heartbreak for Team Canada. From momentum swings and clutch performances to the tension-packed 3-on-3 overtime that sealed ...
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Guest host Dave Campbell steps into the ring with boxing expert, retired police officer, and NorQuest College Chair of Justice Studies Dan Jones on 880 CHED’s Inside Sports. They preview the biggest upcoming boxing cards in Edmonton, spotlight the rising local talent to watch in ’26, and break down how the city’s fight scene is gaining momentum. If you love the sweet science, this one’s a knockout. 🥊 Learn more about your ad cho...
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Guest host Dave Campbell catches up with Team Canada’s 2026 Winter Games Chef de Mission and Two-time Olympic Medalist, Jennifer Heil, on 880 CHED’s Inside Sports. They dive into Canada’s performance so far at the Winter Olympics, the highs, the hurdles, and what’s happening behind the scenes with Team Canada. Plus, a candid conversation on what the Canadian government can do to fuel even greater Olympic success in the years ahead....
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February 20, 2026 21 mins
Guest host Dave Campbell sits down with Adam Manah for this week’s Minor Hockey Spotlight on 880 CHED’s Inside Sports. The focus? Making the jump to U13 hockey. From increased competition and body contact to rising costs and time commitments, Dave and Adam break down what young players and their parents need to know to navigate the next big step in minor hockey. Smart insights, real talk, and practical advice for hockey families ge...
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February 20, 2026 22 mins
Guest host Dave Campbell breaks down Team Canada’s thrilling 3–2 semifinal victory in men’s hockey at the Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy. From clutch goals to key saves, it was a nail-biter that punched Canada’s ticket to the gold medal game. Dave dives into the turning points, standout performances, and what this win means as Canada skates one step closer to Olympic glory. 🇨🇦🏒 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
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