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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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Elks defensive back Tyrell Ford
3d ago00:23:35Tap to summarizeThe Edmonton Elks are 6-3 and sitting near the top of the West, but back-to-back losses to Saskatchewan and Montreal have raised questions about just how close this team is to the CFL’s elite. We sit down with defensive back Tyrell Ford to assess the Elks’ impressive first half, the identity and confidence of their defence, his breakout season in the secondary and what Edmonton learned from its toughest stretch of the schedule. Plus, Ford previews a matchup with Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts and weighs in on whether the Elks have officially established themselves as a legitimate contender. 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 Aug. 11 show
3d ago00:19:24Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the August 11 show with headlines from the sports world and audio from Edmonton Elks practice. Hear from Coach Mark Kilam, quarterback Cody Fajardo and linebacker Joel Dublanko ahead of their showdown with Toronto this week at Commonwealth Stadium. 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 →Jon Heath from The Broncos Wire
4d ago00:22:08Tap to summarizeThe Denver Broncos are coming off a 14-3 season and a run to the brink of the Super Bowl, but now the expectations are even higher. We’ll check in with Jon Heath from the Broncos Wire on Bo Nix’s recovery from the ankle injury that ended his playoff run, whether his mobility will be fully back and what makes him such an intriguing quarterback when healthy. We’ll also discuss Sean Payton handing play-calling duties to Davis Webb, the addition of Jaylen Waddle and what it does for Denver’s offensive ceiling, plus the team’s renewed commitment to the running game with J.K. Dobbins, R.J. Harvey and Jonah Coleman. On defence, can this group remain one of the league’s most intimidating units, and who could emerge as an under-the-radar difference-maker? Plus, we’ll explore the unique home-field advantage at Mile High and whether the Broncos have what it takes to repeat as AFC West champions and make another deep run toward the Super Bowl. 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 analyst Blake Dermott
4d ago00:21:27Tap to summarizeEdmonton’s 6-2 start took a hit in Montreal, as the Elks were beaten 48-30 by the Alouettes in a game where Montreal controlled all three phases. Blake Dermott joins us to break down what went wrong defensively against Davis Alexander and the Als’ balanced attack and whether Montreal exposed any legitimate weaknesses in Edmonton’s defence. We’ll also dig into Mark Kilam’s late-half decision to take three points instead of going for it on third down, the limited workload for Justin Rankin and whether there were any positives to take from an offence that struggled to keep pace. Plus, with Edmonton now 2-2 against Montreal and Saskatchewan with another matchup against the Riders still to come, what does that tell us about where this Elks team really stands? And with Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts coming to town Saturday, how does Edmonton bounce back? 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 →Dave McIvor from CHQR 770 in Calgary
1w ago00:22:01Tap to summarizeThe CFL Game of the Week features the Edmonton Elks and with the BetMGM app, Brenden is joined by Dave McIvor from CHQR 770 down in Calgary to make a little friendly wager on the Elks and Alouettes. 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 →THE OTHER SIDE: Marc-Olivier Brouillette from TSN 690 in Montreal
1w ago00:21:58Tap to summarizeThe Montreal Alouettes sit atop the CFL at 7-1, powered by an explosive offence led by MOP-calibre quarterback Davis Alexander and his dynamic connection with Tyson Philpot and Tyler Snead. We’re joined by former Alouette Marc-Olivier Brouillette to break down what makes Montreal so difficult to defend, the impact of running back Travis Theis and the identity of one of the CFL’s top defences. Plus, with Edmonton handing Montreal its only loss of the season, we’ll explore how much this rematch means to the Alouettes and whether the 6-2 Elks have developed into a legitimate contender since that Week 3 overtime thriller. Where will this heavyweight matchup ultimately be won and lost? 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 play-by-play voice Morley Scott
1w ago00:22:23Tap to summarizeThe Edmonton Elks are 6-2 and preparing for their biggest test of the season against the 7-1 Montreal Alouettes. We’ll check in on the mood around the team, the significance of Nick Anderson and David Beard returning from injury and the latest on Edmonton’s defensive question marks. Plus, can the Elks get their rushing attack back on track, how do they slow down MOP-calibre quarterback Davis Alexander and could special teams be the difference in a battle between two of the CFL’s top defences? We’ll also look back at Edmonton’s overtime win over Montreal earlier this season and ask whether this team reminds Morley of any past Elks contenders. 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 Aug. 7show
1w ago00:21:34Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the August 7 show looking at the Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes showdown, featuring audio from Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam, in addition to canvassing the headlines of the day in sports. 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 →Riverhawks Head Coach Jake Lanferman
1w ago00:21:01Tap to summarizeEdmonton Riverhawks head coach Jake Lanferman joins the show to reflect on a season that fell short of a return to the playoffs. We discuss what ultimately kept the Riverhawks from reaching their goals, the biggest lessons learned from the campaign, balancing player development with winning, and which players made the biggest strides this summer. Lanferman also shares his outlook for next season, the challenges of rebuilding a summer collegiate roster, the growth of the Riverhawks organization, and why fans should be optimistic about the future. 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 →Corbin Smith from the Emerald Spectrum and Locked On Seahawks
1w ago00:25:58Tap to summarizeThe defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks enter 2026 with a target on their backs. We’re joined by Corbin Smith to break down how the atmosphere has changed around training camp, Mike Macdonald's impact on the franchise, Sam Darnold's championship season and whether Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to take another leap. We also discuss replacing Kenneth Walker III, the outlook for Seattle's dominant defense, Nick Emmanwori's injury, the biggest training camp storylines and roster battles, the Seahawks' biggest challengers in the NFC and our early impressions of HBO's Hard Knocks featuring Seattle. 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
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