Podcast
EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage
Hosted by Edmonton Sports Talk · EN
Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage will go in depth on the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Elks along with the latest on the CFL, NFL, F1, MLB and the world of soccer.
The guys will also bring you "Hernan's World", "Red Light District", "Heat & Smoke" and "Zach to the Future" with much much more.
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NHL Moving Ahead w/Babcock Investigation + Canes Tie Series - June 10th, 2026 - Hour 1
2d ago00:51:38Tap to summarizeThe show kicks off with more twists in the Oilers' head coaching search. With Mike Babcock eyeing a return to the NHL, the NHLPA has requested a full investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets. Why do the Oilers appear willing to continue down this path, and what could it mean for the organization? The boys also recap Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, where the Hurricanes earned a 5-3 win over the Golden Knights to even the series at 2-2. Jordan Staal stole the headlines, but what else stood out from the game? Plus, a look at Brandon Bussi's performance in his postseason debut. In Hernan's Noticias, we cover the biggest soccer stories surrounding Canada's World Cup roster, who's in, who's out, and what it means moving forward. We'll also touch on the NHL, Blue Jays, and Game 4 of the NBA Finals. And in Hernan's World, we're celebrating National Herbs & Spices Day with "The Oilers Spice Rack," assigning herbs and spices to members of the Oilers and debating who brings the most flavour to the lineup.
Transcribe →Around the World of Sports + Matthew Iwanyk (World Cup) - June 10th, 2026 - Hour 2
2d ago00:38:32Tap to summarizeHour 2 opens with the boys all over the place—breaking down the wild weather in Edmonton, more Oilers Herbs & Spices talk, and plenty of off-the-rails conversation to kick things off. Then Matthew Iwanyk from The Hangout joins the show to preview the World Cup kicking off Thursday. The crew digs into Canada's chances, the favourites to lift the trophy, and the biggest question of all—who has the better tournament legacy, Messi or Ronaldo? Plus, the latest edition of the "Screw It, Let's Do It" parlay.
Transcribe →Around the NHL (SCF/Oilers) + Justin Dunk (CFL) - June 9th, 2026 - Hour 2
3d ago00:36:07Tap to summarizeThe boys preview Game 4 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Can Carolina bounce back and even the series? They also dive into the NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs picked up a huge Game 3 win in New York, along with more discussion surrounding the Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock. Later, Justin Dunk from 3DownNation joins the show to go around the CFL. The conversation includes Justin Rankin being named Week 1 Player of the Week, the importance of Zach Collaros to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and what fans can expect from Chad Kelly this season.
Transcribe →24 Hours Since The Babcock News Broke + Sebastian Cossa Talk - June 9th, 2026 - Hour 1
3d ago00:52:42Tap to summarizeSalas and Gage continue the discussion surrounding Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers. Where should the line be drawn when it comes to controversial hires? Is the leadership group truly on board with the decision, or were they leaned on by management to help smooth things over with the NHLPA? The boys also debate what impact, if any, the hire could have on attracting free agents to Edmonton. Later, Derek Van Diest from NHL.com joins the show to share his thoughts on the Babcock situation and preview Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Plus, the latest thoughts on the rumours linking Sebastian Cossa to Edmonton.
Transcribe →Babcock To EDM Picking Up + Helene St. James (Red Wings) - June 8th, 2026 - Hour 2
4d ago00:41:26Tap to summarizeHour 2 kicked off with Noticias as the boys hit on the latest from the Stanley Cup Final, Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Canada Soccer headlines, and Kimi Antonelli's victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. The focus then shifted to Detroit, where reports suggest Dylan Larkin wants out and has identified three preferred destinations. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press joined the show to discuss the situation, what led to this point, and what could be next for the Red Wings captain. The hour wrapped up with more discussion surrounding Mike Babcock and the Oilers after additional reports indicated owner Darryl Katz and Edmonton's leadership group have spoken with Babcock. With the speculation continuing to grow, the boys shared their thoughts on what a potential hire could mean for the organization.
Transcribe →Oilers Want Babcock?! + Elks RB Justin Rankin - June 8th, 2026 - Hour 1
4d ago00:48:07Tap to summarizeThe show kicked off with the discussion around Mike Babcock potentially landing in Edmonton after TSN's Darren Dreger reported the Oilers are consulting with the NHLPA to determine if there are any concerns that need to be addressed before a possible hire. Salas and Gage shared their thoughts on the report and whether Babcock would be the right fit behind the Oilers bench. Later, Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin joined the show following the team's season-opening win over the Ottawa Redblacks. Rankin discussed his breakout performance that saw him rack up 196 combined yards and what it meant to help lead the Green and Gold to victory. The boys wrapped up the hour by breaking down the Elks' performance and highlighting what stood out most from the win.
Transcribe →Elks Return To Action + Canes Comeback + Darnell Nurse Discussion - June 5th, 2026 - Hour 1
1w ago00:51:01Tap to summarizeSalas and Koob had plenty to get into during Hour 1 as they recapped an entertaining Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and broke down all the biggest moments from another tight battle on hockey's biggest stage. The boys also looked back at a thrilling CFL season opener that saw the Montreal Alouettes edge the Hamilton Tiger-Cats before turning their attention to the Edmonton Elks, previewing the season opener in Ottawa and discussing what needs to go right for Edmonton this year. They also revisited the growing speculation surrounding Darnell Nurse's future with the Oilers and what a potential departure could mean for the organization moving forward. To wrap things up, it was another edition of "Zach to the Future," as Koob was given three clues from a football movie and had to guess the title in a fun test of his movie knowledge.
Transcribe →Elks In the Nations Capital + Marc Majeau (MCTV Pod) - June 5th, 2026 - Hour 2
1w ago00:39:59Tap to summarizeHour 2 was all about football and a little bit of everything else. The boys took a deeper dive into the Edmonton Elks' season opener, discussing Nick Anderson getting the start at middle linebacker, David Beard locking down the centre position, and why those were two of the biggest battles throughout training camp. They also talked about two rookies cracking the starting receiving corps and why getting a win in Week 1 could go a long way toward building confidence early in the season. Later, Marc Majeau joined the show to preview Game 2 between the Knicks and Spurs, share his thoughts on the Elks heading into the season, and chats about his work with the CEBL. As always, the conversation went in plenty of directions with Marc fielding a bunch of listener questions on movies, TV shows, and everything in between.
Transcribe →Bowman to Speak w/Nurse + Simoni Lawrence (CFL) - June 4th, 2026 - Hour 2
1w ago00:38:40Tap to summarizeThe boys opened the show by discussing a Sportsnet report that suggests Oilers GM Stan Bowman plans to meet with veteran defencemen Darnell Nurse about his future with the team. What will Nurse decide? Why is this story surfacing now, and is Bowman taking the right approach? The guys broke it all down. Later, CFL legend Simoni Lawrence joined the show to preview the season opener between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes, while also taking a trip around the CFL ahead of kickoff to the 2026 season. Plus, the guys fired up the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay and wrapped things up with another edition of This Day In Sports History.
Transcribe →2026 CFL Season Begins + Dylan Larkin Requests Trade - June 4th, 2026 - Hour 1
1w ago00:50:10Tap to summarizeGage and Salas kicked off the show by breaking down what the Carolina Hurricanes need to do to even up their series in Game 2 tonight. The guys also looked ahead to the start of the CFL season, discussed how the league could shake out in 2026, and dove into a new year of CFL Fantasy. And breaking news as Red Wings star players Dylan Larkin has requested a trade. Later, F1 insider Tim Hauraney joined the program to discuss Charles Leclerc's extension with Ferrari and preview one of the biggest races on the calendar, the Monaco Grand Prix. To wrap things up, the Red Light District with Joaquin Gage featured a fun conversation about movies that delivered unforgettable twist endings.
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