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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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Brenden Escott opens the July 30 show
3w ago00:19:16Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the July 30 show with thoughts on the news of the day in the sports world, audio from Elks practice and more. 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 →Wednesday Parlay powered by BetMGM ft. John Ewing
3w ago00:23:08Tap to summarizeIt’s another edition of the Wednesday Parlay on Inside Sports, featuring John Ewing from BetMGM. We revisit last week’s three-way parlay and explore what LeBron James’ move to Philly has done to the futures market. Then, John and Brenden dive into Blue Jays ace pitcher Dylan Cease’s case for the Cy Young award before breaking down the numbers surrounding the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders rematch at Commonwealth Stadium this Saturday. 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 →Cody Stoots from Houston Football
3w ago00:20:32Tap to summarizeThe Houston Texans are coming off a 12-win season, but is a Divisional Round exit enough for a team with Super Bowl aspirations? We examine whether C.J. Stroud is poised for a bounce-back campaign, what continues to make Houston's defense one of the NFL's best under DeMeco Ryans and how additions like David Montgomery could reshape the offense. Plus, we discuss Tank Dell's comeback, the biggest storylines to watch in training camp and whether the Texans have what it takes to emerge as legitimate contenders in the conference. 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 →Max Miller from NHL.com and Sharks Hockey Digest
3w ago00:23:08Tap to summarizeMacklin Celebrini is officially the NHL's highest-paid player after signing a five-year extension with the San Jose Sharks. We’re joined by Max Miller to break down what the record-setting deal means for both sides, why the five-year term may signal a new trend for the league's brightest young stars and what makes Celebrini such a special talent. Plus, we examine Mike Grier's offseason additions, the Sharks' emerging young core, expectations for second-overall pick Ivar Stenberg, what Oilers fans should know about Shakir Mukhamadulin and whether San Jose is ready to take the next step toward becoming a legitimate Western Conference 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 →Riverhawks outfielder Mitchell Middlemiss
3w ago00:21:45Tap to summarizeAs the Edmonton Riverhawks battle for a West Coast League playoff spot, we catch up with one of the club's hottest hitters, Mitchell Middlemiss, to discuss the team's late-season surge, what's fueled a six-game hitting streak and the confidence that's come with playing meaningful baseball down the stretch. We also talk about the unique atmosphere at RE/MAX Field, overcoming rain delays, life on the road, playing for Jake Lanferman and what's next once an unforgettable summer in Edmonton comes to an end. 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
3w ago00:24:19Tap to summarizeThe Edmonton Elks delivered their biggest statement win of the season, knocking off Saskatchewan in a thrilling showdown between the West Division's top two teams. We’re joined by Elks analyst Blake Dermott to break down Vincent Blanchard's game-winning 57-yard field goal, Cody Fajardo's career-best performance, the emergence of a dynamic, balanced offence and how the retooled offensive line answered the call. We also assess the defence, discuss whether the Elks have silenced their doubters at 6-1 and look ahead to an intriguing rematch with the Roughriders as Edmonton prepares with a rare nine-day break. 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 July 27 show
3w ago00:21:27Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the July 27 show recapping weekend sports news, Toronto Blue Jays action, including another gem of a start by Dylan Cease, and providing you the latest audio from Edmonton Elks practice featuring President Chris Morris, Coach Mark Kilam, Cody Fajardo and Tyrell Ford. 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 →NFL analyst Dalton Wasserman
4w ago00:20:41Tap to summarizeNFL training camps are just around the corner, and we’re joined by Dalton Wasserman to set the stage for the season by breaking down the league's biggest offseason storylines. From blockbuster moves involving Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to the top remaining free agents, teams that improved the most and quarterbacks in new situations, we cover everything to watch as camps open. Plus, we identify this year's breakout quarterback and discuss the biggest storylines we'll be following as football officially returns. 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 →Josh Eberley from HoopMag, NBA Canada and the Sporting News
4w ago00:21:35Tap to summarizeThe NBA landscape has been turned upside down. We’re joined by Josh Eberley out of Calgary from HoopMag, NBA Canada and the Sporting News to break down LeBron James' decision to finish his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, what his arrival means for a star-studded lineup featuring Joel Embiid, Jalen Brown and Tyrese Maxey and whether the Sixers have become the team to beat in the East. Plus, we discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami, the latest on Kawhi Leonard's uncertain future, evaluate the Toronto Raptors' offseason and look at where they fit in an increasingly competitive Atlantic Division. 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 sideline analyst Gord Hinse
4w ago00:22:31Tap to summarizeThe Edmonton Elks pulled off their biggest win of the season, knocking off the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a thrilling West Division showdown to improve to 6-1. Brenden Escott is joined by Gord Hinse from 880 CHED’s Elks broadcasts to break down Vincent Blanchard's game-winning 57-yard field goal, Cody Fajardo's career-best 510-yard, four-touchdown performance and another explosive outing from the Elks' balanced passing attack. Plus, we discuss whether this victory proves Edmonton is a legitimate Grey Cup contender, evaluate the offensive line's strong showing and look ahead to the rare challenge of facing the Riders again in a pivotal back-to-back matchup with extra rest on Edmonton's side. 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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