The Bits

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...

Even though Claire was super sick, Paulina and Quinn pushed through to bring you a hot new episode. We go deep discussing how hot the WNBA is right now, while hitting highlights of the league's draft and upcoming game in Edmonton. We're telling you that if you want to make women's basketball your whole personality, NOW is the time. And, of course, with the NHL playoffs looming large, we're diving...

The Bitties are back with a big episode as the ladies landed a great broadcaster in the Edmonton area for their first guest. Edmonton Sports Talk's Dustin Nielson came by to answer all our questions about betting on sports. If you don't even know where to start, but want to responsibly dive in, you'll love this episode. Not to mention the great stories Dustin tells us along the way.

How can the girls not dive in to the newest scandal surrounding the royal family?!? The mystery of Kate Middleton and the family photo that was released Mother's Day in the UK. Who is in charge here? How did this happen? What in tarnations is going on? And wait, do we think that George and his siblings can possibly have any personality? PLUS...NFL trades and free agency. Hot takes on which teams a...

Our hometown of Edmonton continues to be a leader in supporting women's sports with the announcement of the WNBA coming to town for a preseason game. The girls celebrate International Women's Day by diving deeper into the deep history of the sport in Edmonton. Our pop culture guru Paulina will also get you set for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday.

This week the girls (mostly Quinn. Quinn is definitely the angriest) dive into winter driving and all the frustrations that come with it. We discuss if winter tires should be mandatory in Alberta and which snowplow is our favourite - because yes, in Edmonton, you can have a favourite because they have names. Then switching gears, in our standard shift podcast vehicle, we'll address the Oilers seas...

Join The Bits as they dive back into action after a short break, bringing you the latest in NHL, with a focus on the legendary Battle of Alberta. This episode goes deep into the Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames rivalry, complete with stats that leave no room for debate (cough, Paulina, cough). Plus, we're going full speculation on Canada's upcoming royal wedding (The McDavids), we jump into the...