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Inside Sports
Hosted by CHED / Curiouscast · EN
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!
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Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino
1w ago00:22:11Tap to summarizeThe NHL Draft lottery has reshaped the conversation—and the Toronto Maple Leafs are suddenly at the center of it all. In this episode, Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino joins us to break down Toronto’s jump to first overall and what it means for the direction of the franchise. With the top pick now in their hands, the focus turns to who should go No. 1 and whether the Leafs prioritize pure talent or organizational need in a class loaded with high-end options. We also take a look at how the rest of the top five could unfold following the lottery shake-up, including San Jose’s outlook at No. 2 and Vancouver’s opportunity to land a game-changing piece at No. 3 in what’s being touted as one of the deeper draft classes in recent memory. From there, we dive into some of the most intriguing prospect storylines—why Keaton Verhoeff’s stock may have slipped despite strong underlying context, and how Caleb Malhotra has steadily climbed the rankings with a well-rounded, projectable game. To close, we shift to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, breaking down Montreal’s impressive run so far and previewing a compelling matchup with Buffalo. What’s driving the Canadiens’ success, and what will it take to keep it going? It’s a wide-ranging conversation covering draft drama, rising prospects and playoff intensity across the hockey world. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (x.com/@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Brenden Escott opens the May 6 show
1w ago00:20:46Tap to summarizeBrenden Escott opens the May 6 show recapping Toronto Blue Jays action from earlier in the day and looking at the fallout from the NHL Draft Lottery, which Toronto won for the first time since 2016. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Elks LB Nick Anderson and DL Malik Carney | Part Two
1w ago00:23:42Tap to summarizeDescription: As training camp approaches, the focus shifts to leadership, expectations, and laying the foundation for a strong start to the Edmonton Elks season. Malik Carney shares his perspective on Defensive Coordinator JC Sherritt, drawing from their time together in Saskatchewan and highlighting what makes him such an effective coach. Nick Anderson adds his own insight into what it’s like playing under a former linebacker, and how that perspective shapes the defense, the attention to detail and the standard being set across the roster—including the influence of Elks G.M. Ed Hervey. From there, both players look ahead to the grind of camp. They discuss the balance between excitement and exhaustion, what they’re most looking forward to, and whether there’s any dread that comes with the long days on the field. To wrap, Anderson outlines what it will take for the team to get off to a fast start this season, and what “success” needs to look like early on as they try to build momentum right out of the gate. It’s a conversation centered on culture, preparation and the mindset needed to hit the ground running. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Elks LB Nick Anderson and DL Malik Carney | Part One
1w ago00:22:01Tap to summarizeFresh perspectives and unfinished business headline this conversation as Nick Anderson and Malik Carney join the show to break down a pivotal offseason heading into a new year. Anderson reflects on the challenges of bouncing back from an injury-filled 2025 campaign after bursting onto the scene as Most Outstanding Rookie in 2024. He opens up about the grind of recovery, the motivation driving him into camp and how he’s approaching a highly competitive battle with Brock Mogensen for a starting role. Meanwhile, Carney takes us inside one of the biggest moments of his career—winning the 112th Grey Cup with Saskatchewan—and what it felt like as the final seconds ticked away. He shares how that championship experience has reshaped his expectations, before diving into his transition to Edmonton, including how he spent his offseason and what made this the right landing spot. From relationships with the coaching staff to the opportunity in front of him, Malik explains what ultimately sold him on the move. It’s a conversation about resilience, opportunity and setting the tone for the CFL season ahead. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Montreal-based sports reporter Marco D’Amico
1w ago00:24:01Tap to summarizePlayoff hockey has taken over the city, and Montreal is right at the center of it. In this episode, we’re joined by Marco D’Amico out of Montreal to dive into the electric atmosphere surrounding the Canadiens as the postseason ramps up and break down what’s already being called an instant-classic series against Tampa Bay. From momentum swings to defining moments, we explore how that opening round unfolded and whether this team has revealed something unexpected along the way. We also spotlight the unsung heroes who made a difference when it mattered most. Looking ahead, the focus shifts to a compelling matchup with the Buffalo Sabres. What should fans expect based on the regular season series? What areas will define success for Montreal? And what needs to carry over from Round One for this run to continue? It’s a deep dive into playoff intensity, emerging stars and what it’ll take for Montreal to keep pushing forward. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Brenden Escott opens the May 5 show
1w ago00:20:23Tap to summarizeBrenden Escott opens the May 5 show looking around the sports world and at the NHL Draft Lottery, which awarded the Toronto Maple Leafs the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Vivek Jacob from Yahoo Canada & Locked On Raptors
1w ago00:22:05Tap to summarizeBrenden Escott is joined by Vivek Jacob to put a bow on the Toronto Raptors season. The conversation dives into a hard-fought first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers—what went right, what unraveled and the key moments that ultimately defined the matchup. From there, the focus shifts to the bigger picture: how this season shapes the Raptors’ trajectory, which players took meaningful steps forward and where the roster still needs work. Brenden and Vivek also look ahead to a pivotal off-season, breaking down potential moves, priorities for the front office and what it will take for Toronto to close the gap in the Eastern Conference. A thoughtful, honest recap with an eye on what comes next for the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta
1w ago00:23:12Tap to summarizeDavid Pagnotta from the Fourth Period stops by to chat with Brenden about the Edmonton Oilers end-of-season presser and the comments made by Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Stan Bowman and Kris Knoblauch. Plus, the first round of the NHL playoffs is in the rearview mirror so you can expect a look at Montreal’s success and the other headlines. Then, it’s a turn toward Toronto in the wake of them hiring John Chayka and Mats Sundin into their front office. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Brenden Escott opens the May 4 show
1w ago00:21:45Tap to summarizeBrenden Escott opens the May 4 show with audio from the Edmonton Oilers final press conference of the season after they bowed out of the NHL postseason to Anaheim in six games. Hear from G.M. Stan Bowman, Coach Kris Knoblauch, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Looking ahead to the 2026 Oilers offseason
2w ago00:22:21Tap to summarizeIn the aftermath of the 2025-26 season, Brenden Escott keeps the phone lines open to hear your thoughts on how the Oilers should approach the 2026 off-season. Which free agents make sense to target? What team needs to they have? We’ll discuss. 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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