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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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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
Transcribe →Brenden Escott opens the July 24 show
4w ago00:20:05Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the July 24 show recapping the Edmonton Elks 36-34 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders that pushed their record to a sparkling 6-1 out of the gate this year. Hear post-game audio from Coach Mark Kilam, Cody Fajardo and kicker Vincent Blanchard. Plus, a check in on the Toronto Blue Jays, who begin a series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. 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 →BUZZIN’ WITH BAKER: Stingers Head Coach/G.M. Jordan Baker | The Wednesday parlay powered by BetMGM ft. John Ewing
4w ago00:22:56Tap to summarizeFirst, it’s another edition of Buzzin’ with Baker with Edmonton Stingers Head Coach/G.M. Jordan Baker, who fills you in on everything you may have missed over their last week of action, the race for playoff positioning and more. Then, we launch into our Wednesday Parlay powered by BetMGM with guest John Ewing, who helps us recap our first parlay from last week and looks at a few new intriguing lines to help us build our ticket this week. 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: Jamie Nye from the Green Zone in Saskatchewan
4w ago00:21:51Tap to summarizeAs the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for a battle for first place in the West, we break down one of the biggest games of the CFL season with Jamie Nye from the Green Zone in Saskatchewan. We discuss how the Riders have handled the emotional loss of Jayden Dalke, what's fueled their 4-1 start, why Trevor Harris continues to thrive at 40 and what makes Saskatchewan's defense the league's stingiest. We also examine Edmonton's impressive 5-1 start, the challenge of slowing down Justin Rankin, the importance of the turnover battle and the biggest storylines shaping the CFL as the season enters its next phase. 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 colour analyst Dave Campbell
4w ago00:23:13Tap to summarizeThe Edmonton Elks head to Saskatchewan with a 5-1 record and first place in the West on the line. We’re joined by Elks colour analyst and show producer Dave Campbell to break down what their ability to win in different ways says about this team, whether the gritty win over B.C. exposed any concerns and how injuries along the offensive line could impact the game plan. We also discuss Josh Cephus' emergence, the challenge of slowing down Trevor Harris and the Roughriders and the key matchups that could decide one of the biggest games of Edmonton's season—and whether this is another statement opportunity for a legitimate Grey Cup 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 July 22 show
4w ago00:21:05Tap to summarizeHost Brenden Escott begins the July 22 show with audio from the Edmonton Elks and head coach Mark Kilam before they engage in battle with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday night in Regina. Plus, a look around the sports world at headlines from the NHL, MLB and beyond. 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 →Sully from Locked on MLB
4w ago00:23:16Tap to summarizeWe take a tour around Major League Baseball, breaking down the Blue Jays' disappointing season, whether expectations were too high after last year's World Series run and what lies ahead for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Toronto as the trade deadline approaches. We also dive into the crowded American League playoff race, the biggest names who could be on the move, the evolving buyers-and-sellers market, the Mets' frustrating campaign and the teams that have emerged as baseball's biggest surprises through the first half of the season. 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 →Calls and texts
4w ago00:22:03Tap to summarizeWe open up the call and text lines to hear from you about the Edmonton Elks, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays 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
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