The Bits

The First Lady of Edmonton, Lauren McDavid, has dropped a new line of athleisure wear, and we have thoughts. The Oilers are showing up as the playoff team that we've been waiting to see, which bodes well heading into a VERY key game on Monday featuring a certain player that we'd really like to troll with signage.

It would appear that Shaq Hyman has made his return and it is giving big Kazaam vibes…aka we’ve rubbed the lantern and the genie has granted us our wish (if you didn’t see the movie, don’t worry, no one did). The gals also get in the spirit with a completely reasonable 12 Days of Christmas Oilers Wishlist. We don't think we're being unrealistic here...what do you think?

This week we have a festive hypothetical to throw out there. The Bits discuss which NFL player's American Thanksgiving dinner we'd want to attend, and which one we'd definitely NOT want to attend....Plus, we have your Fantasy Tip of the Week heading into the weekend.

We have your fantasy tip of the week. We also talk Grey Cup, the Ed Harvey news and what that means for the Elks, plus, Paulina has had a revelation regarding CFL, thanks to this celebrity. Later, the PWHL season is about to start AND they've announced a game in Edmonton (!!!). Find out why we're manifesting a Taylor Swift x PWHL crossover.

This week, we discuss Connor McDavid's milestone of 1,000 points and share our picks for his best all-time goal moments (so far). Paulina and Quinn dive into a heated debate about the most annoying fanbase in the NHL (is it us, Edmonton? Are we the problem?). Later, we bring some "warm and fuzzies," including a heartfelt ode to Oiler Connor Brown's mom. Plus, absurd hypothetical Freaky Friday scen...

In case you didn't hear...McDavid suffered an injury this week. He's going to be fine and back on the ice in no time, but it got us thinking....what would we rather suffer through instead of a McDavid season-ending injury? Our hypothetical deals with the devil kick us off in this week's episode. Later, we discuss ideal, yet realistic trade scenarios.

This week we're coming in hot with the "fantasy football hot topic" - it's all about defense (may not sound spicy but IT IS). Plus our "fantasy tip of the week" for all you fantasy footballers out there heading into the next half of the regular season. Later, we talk panic alarms for the Oilers - is it too early to be panicked? One of our hosts certainly thinks so. Plus, a mini-rant about Oilers f...

Claire & Paulina provide some background and interesting facts on the Oilers "new guys". Guess who was in a movie with Robin Williams! Plus, the absolutely wild play in the New York Liberty game the other night, roman empires and more.

In this episode, Quinn, Claire, and Paulina break down the team's home opener, diving into bold predictions based on what they saw. From Connor McDavid’s point predictions to the organization’s next steps and award contention, the hosts leave no stone unturned. Are we still riding with Stuart Skinner in net? Tune in to find out. The trio also recaps FACEOFF: Inside the NHL , sharing surprising tak...

This week, we’re talking about "humble kings." What’s a humble king, you ask? They’re the spouses of elite female athletes—the guys who are comfortable standing in the background while their partners take the spotlight. This topic comes on the heels of WNBA star Cameron Brink’s engagement announcement, and we’ve got questions about her new fiancé. Speaking of the WNBA - Angel Reese has a new podca...

In this episode, your hosts, Paulina, Claire, and Quinn— chat about The Oilers' Connor McDavid showing rare emotion in a new series coming to our screens this October. The ladies then explore how major sports leagues are marketing abroad, share tips on how to actually enjoy the preseason, and drop another fantasy tip of the week. Later, they're back on their betting b.s.— breaking down some exciti...

This week, we talk about the big reveal of the new PWHL team names and logos, breaking down the winners and losers in the branding battle based on the results from our Instagram poll. Plus, don't miss our Fantasy Tip of the Week, coming right after the first week of NFL action. And since this podcast is truly a "bit" of everything, we discuss Dave Grohl and what makes Connor McDavid an official Ed...

We're back to our regular scheduled programming on The Bits and we've got a jam packed episode for you this week. We discuss Leon Draisaitl’s new contract, his partner Celeste's influence and what this means for the team going forward, in addition to Edmonton’s ongoing struggle with “pride of place.” Then, we switch gears to Lauren Kyle’s chaotic Instagram post as she hires a new assistant. With t...

The first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics has provided a lot of inspriation, tears of joy, lessons in grammar about the opening ceremony (you have to listen to understand) and the rise of Canadian stars. But it also comes with a lot of drama, including angry Christians, and the cheating scandal that has marred the Canadian Women's national soccer team. The Bits dive in (yes, a lot of swimming) on...

The Bits are absolutely jacked for the Summer Olympics which kick off on July 26. Find out which sporting events they can’t miss, which local athletes to keep an eye on and who we are excited to see in general. Plus, Quinn goes OFF on her dislike of tennis… specifically the players, and… she’s not wrong. *disclaimer: Quinn wrote this description.

The Bits are in competition mode this week with a mock starting lineup draft for Canada's men's olympic team in 2026. Check out the different approaches to selecting their top lines. Who do you think built the best starting lineup? Plus, a historic announcement from the NHL this week.

Well, the cup didn't come home this week but that's not keeping us down at The Bits. We do have some thoughts and feelings to work through though...join us as we recap the loss, some highlights from the season, and our "special boys" of the playoffs. And if you're an Oilers hater, don't worry, the Flames and Canucks fans get a shoutout too. Later in the episode, we touch on the upcoming NHL draft...

The boys are back in town. After forcing a game 6 which will take place at home, the Stanley Cup feels more within reach than ever this round. The ladies talk about game 6, the shift in momentum (and the shift in fan morale), and some predictions. Later in the episode we also discuss Cameron Brink's devastating injury.

Quinn, an international woman of mystery, is away this week, so Claire and Paulina hold down the fort with discussions around the Stanley Cup final (of course), discussing what we hope to see in the next couple of games here at home, and a follow up on our "Is Knoblauch Gutsy Enough" segment. We also debate issues with future "Florida Man" (you know, the shirtless kid trolling the camera at the Fl...

This is not a drill, everyone! The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup final for the first time since 2006. We'll take a different approach than the other guys and look back at our NOT SO HOT TAKES from November when the team was 30th in the NHL. We certainly can't claim to be fortune tellers but we do have passion. We'll also talk about a brave pencil that wrote a new story (you gotta lis...

In this week's episode of The Bits, we discuss the Round 3 matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars. Find out what to expect and key players to watch, and we talk round 3 vibes. Plus, we get weird with who we'd "spoon" on the Stars – our picks might surprise you! We also reflect on our favourite moments from Round 2, highlighting standout performances and game-changing plays in the...

Did you know that 73% of NHL fans blame the ref for their teams win or loss? That is by no way a fact, but it's feeling more accurate these days and we really want to put an end to the whining. Also, not that we are bitter or anything, but what's up with the Canucks fanbase? Listen up to this episode, because, we also tackle important things like drip and star power in women's sports and we have o...

This week The Bits welcomes guests living in enemy territory... well, for one of them it's enemy territory. Christy and Fraser are two of Vancouver’s favourite morning radio hosts. Fraser is repping the orange and blue, and Christy is...not. We sit down with them for a spicy conversation about the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks round two playoff showdown. We talk fandom, and ask “is Vancouv...

It shouldn't be much of a surprise that this week on The Bits, your hosts are going hard on Oilers hockey. A quick disposal of the L.A. Kings has given the ladies' confidence, but also a chance to rest their bodies after not taking their own 'it's a marathon not a sprint' advice. We talk next round hopes, a wild Ales Hemsky story, and more CoolBet updates. Plus, we get you set for the upcoming WNB...

Join us this week as Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, dives into the electrifying atmosphere of the playoffs in the downtown core. We'll also explore what it means to be a real fan, engaging in deep discussions about loyalty, passion, and fan support (warning: we might get a bit salty towards some other Canadian fanbases). Plus, we break down the latest drama sur...