Inside Sports

Guest Host Dave Campbell welcomes Derek Van Diest, Regional Writer for NHL.com covering Western Canada, to Inside Sports on 880 CHED and QR Calgary for an in-depth conversation about the latest NHL storylines. With the NHL season underway, Dave and Derek take a closer look at the biggest developments around Western Canadian hockey, including the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. Derek brings his...

Guest Host Dave Campbell opens the October 6th edition of Inside Sports on 880 CHED and QR Calgary with the latest headlines from around the Alberta sports scene. The Edmonton Elks are back at practice, but a scare on the field has the team and fans holding their breath as preparations continue. Dave also looks ahead to the Edmonton Oilers’ upcoming three-game road trip and the big question betwee...

Guest Host Dave Campbell closes out the October 5th edition of Inside Sports on 880 CHED and QR Calgary with a conversation featuring Mike Richards, host of The Raw Mike Richards Show on QR Calgary. Dave and Mike wrap up the show with a wide-ranging conversation about the latest sports headlines and storylines making news across Edmonton, Calgary, and the Canadian sports landscape. With the CFL se...

Guest Host Dave Campbell welcomes John Hodge of 3DownNation to Inside Sports on 880 CHED and QR Calgary for a deep dive into the CFL stretch drive and what’s ahead as the calendar moves into October. With the Canadian Football League season entering its most important stretch, Dave and John discuss the biggest storylines around the league, including the Western Division playoff race, teams fightin...

Guest Host Dave Campbell opens the October 5th edition of Inside Sports on 880 CHED and QR Calgary with the latest Alberta sports headlines. The Edmonton Elks are back at practice as they prepare for the next stretch of their CFL season, while the Edmonton Oilers get set for a road trip that takes them to Anaheim on Wednesday. In Edmonton, Dave takes a closer look at the Elks as they return to the...

Brenden Escott is joined by Mike Richards after a wild weekend of CFL action sees Edmonton survive in an overtime shootout with Hamilton, Vincent Blanchard make history, and Calgary pick up a much-needed win in Ottawa. Plus, breaking down the CFL West playoff race and the biggest storylines from NFL Week 3, including Denver’s comeback, New England’s offensive struggles and what’s going wrong with...

Zach Worden joins us to break down the Blue Jays’ disappointing 79–83 season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles and John Schneider’s year behind the bench. Plus, evaluating Toronto’s pitching staff, what needs to happen this offseason and the biggest storylines heading into the MLB playoffs. Don’t forget to follow Brenden and the show on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB) and subscribe to the sh...

Join Brenden Escott for a look at the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames ahead of the start of the NHL regular season. Plus, an opportunity to weigh in with your own bold takes as Brenden opens up the text and call lines. Don’t forget to follow Brenden and the show on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choi...

Brenden Escott opens the September 28 show looking back at CFL action for Edmonton against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and preseason NHL action ahead of puck drop on the regular season on Tuesday night. Don’t forget to follow Brenden and the show on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

We dive into the biggest storylines from Week 3 of the NFL season with Dalton Wasserman, including Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons’ surprising Thursday night performance, the growing pressure on backup quarterbacks and whether preseason preparation is contributing to slow starts. We also look at the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, the Rams’ Super Bowl aspirations, the teams making the biggest impres...

The Elks’ four-game winning streak is over after a 24–19 loss in Toronto, and we’re joined by Blake Dermott to break down the red-zone struggles, Cody Fajardo’s performance and what went wrong despite nearly 39 minutes of possession. Plus, a look ahead to Hamilton and how Edmonton can respond. We also recap Calgary’s wild 40–38 win over Ottawa, René Paredes’ 62-yard game-winner, the Stamps’ defens...

Logan Gordon joins us from QR 770 in Calgary to discuss his excitement for the season, Calgary’s biggest training camp storylines, Brennan Othmann’s impression, Aydar Suniev’s role, and Sam Honzek’s return from injury. Plus, a look at the final preseason matchup against Edmonton and the key decisions facing the Flames before opening night. Don’t forget to follow Brenden and the show on X (@Brenden...

Brenden Escott opens the September 25 show recapping Thursday action in the NHL preseason for the Oilers and Flames, complete with audio from players and coaches on both teams. Plus, a look at Saturday’s showdown to conclude the preseason between the Flames and Oilers in Edmonton. Don’t forget to follow Brenden and the show on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB) and subscribe to the show wherever...

John Ewing of BetMGM joins us for another edition of the Wednesday Parlay, breaking down the NFL betting market heading into Week 3, the biggest early-season overreactions and the spreads drawing the most attention. We also dive into the biggest matchups in college football, including Texas-Tennessee and Ole Miss-Florida, before bringing it home with the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders. Don’t...

Glen Suitor joins us to break down a wild Week 16 in the CFL, including Calgary’s thrilling 40–38 win over Ottawa, the Stamps’ defensive concerns, Vernon Adams Jr.’s progression and a quick turnaround for the rematch. Plus, Edmonton’s 24–19 loss in Toronto, the Elks’ red-zone struggles and defensive breakdowns, and whether there’s any reason for concern heading into a crucial Week 17 matchup with...

Paige Martin joins us to preview the 2026-27 Oilers, from the early impact of Mike Babcock and his demanding practices to a revamped defence and the evolving picture in goal with Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi. We also get Paige’s early read on the team’s energy and identity and reflect on her time working alongside Tony Brar as he moves to Sportsnet. Don’t forget to follow Brenden and the show on X...

Brenden Escott opens the September 23 show with an update on Oilers and Flames preseason action following Tuesday games for both Alberta teams. Hear both Flames and Oilers audio and then find out whether the Blue Jays managed to salvage postseason aspirations in a double-header against the Baltimore Orioles. Don’t forget to follow Brenden and the show on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSportsAB) and su...

Mike Richards of The Raw Mike Richards Show joins us to break down Calgary’s dramatic win over Ottawa in the CFL, highlighted by Rene Paredes’ 62-yard field goal, and what the Stampeders need to show in the rematch. Plus, after the Edmonton Elks’ suffer a tough loss in Toronto, a look at Cody Fajardo’s performance and the questions facing the West leaders heading into the playoffs. We also recap t...

Some Oilers discussion to start the block, then Danny Austin of Postmedia joins us to break down the Calgary Flames’ preseason opener, a 4–2 loss to Seattle. We discuss Aydar Suniev’s two-goal performance, Samuel Honzek’s encouraging return, Brennan Othmann’s physicality and ejection and Matvei Gridin’s first outing. Plus, Ryan Huska’s approach to preseason, Calgary’s power-play struggles and the...

Brenden Escott opens the September 21 edition of Inside Sports with thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames after one preseason game apiece. Plus, audio from players and coaches. Then, a quick hit on the Alberta teams in the CFL and how they fared over the weekend in action against Ottawa and Toronto, respectively. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming au...

Kevin Radomski joins us ahead of Sunday’s Oil Kings home opener against Calgary to preview a season designed to make every game an event. We discuss Family Fun Sunday, Tristan Jarry’s return to Edmonton, free popcorn throughout September and October and the 34 different promotions planned for 34 home games. Plus, the early demand for the Teddy Bear Toss and what it says about the Oil Kings’ connec...

First, Brenden is joined by Stampeders play-by-play voice Mark Stephen for a preview of their game against the winless Ottawa REDBLACKS. Hear how they’ll make up for the absence of running back Dedrick Mills and how they avoid succumbing to the pressure of a near must-win scenario. Then, Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell joins the show to preview an Edmonton vs Toronto game from Ontario with thoug...

Janson Duench joins us to break down the early days of Mike Babcock’s first Oilers training camp, including his approach, communication style and the response from the players. We also look at the early line combinations, the biggest unanswered roster questions, Ike Howard’s camp and what Evan Bouchard’s new leadership role could mean for his season. Plus, which Oiler has the most to prove, and wh...

Brenden Escott opens the September 18 edition of Inside Sports discussing the Oilers and Flames as NHL training camps continue in Alberta’s two big cities. Plus, we check in with the Toronto Blue Jays in their critical series against the Texas Rangers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Brenden and Inside Sports on X (@BrendenEscott & @InsideSpor...

Locked On Blue Jays host Brayden Ewasko joins us to assess Toronto’s playoff push with just nine games remaining. We discuss the team’s inconsistency, Dylan Cease’s recent velocity concerns, Trey Yesavage’s anticipated return and the latest on Anthony Santander. Plus, what does Vladimir Guerrero Jr. need to deliver down the stretch, how pivotal is the upcoming series against Texas, and what questi...