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Better Lait Than Never

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Baggedmilk has his own show to bring you all the nonsense, terrible advice, behind-the-scenes gossip from Nation HQ, and Edmonton Oilers talk that you need in your life! Send him a voicemail, a message, or anything and he will give you his take! New episodes are out every Wednesday on all podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

The Oilers Free Agency Recap Episode w/ Zach Laing 02.07.2026

I jumped into the studio with Zach Laing to recap everything the Oilers got done on day 1 of NHL free agency. And after losing yesterday's attempt at the podcast, the boys ended up actually having more to talk about than they did yesterday. From getting a pair of new goalies to trading Darnell Nurse, Stan Bowman was able to get a bunch of work done without breaking the bank on any of it. And for a...

Oilers talk, voicemails, and the World Cup 24.06.2026

Another day, another podcast, but with all of my takes out in the open already, I decided to change the format on this week's pod and lean into your thoughts with a voicemail episode. As a pleasant surprise, David Quadrelli from Canucksarmy called in and gave his takes on what's been happening in Edmonton, what it's like to be in a press conference, and shared his own Mike Babcock impression that...

Emergency Podcast: The Mike Babcock era begins in Edmonton 24.06.2026

Three emergency podcasts in a row? Why not!? Today, the Oilers officially announced Mike Babcock as their new head coach, so I jumped back in the studio for another 25-minute breakdown of what went down. 💻 Website: https://oilersnation.com/  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himynameisbaggedmilk/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsbmbaggedmilk SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSOR...

Emergency Podcast: Connor Murphy Re-signs in Edmonton 22.06.2026

Another day, another emergency podcast! This morning, the Oilers announced that they had re-signed Connor Murphy to a five-year extension that carries a $4.1 million AAV. Naturally, we needed to talk about it. 💻 Website: https://oilersnation.com/  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himynameisbaggedmilk/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsbmbaggedmilk SHOUTOUT TO OUR S...

Emergency Podcast: Jason Dickinson Re-signs in Edmonton 21.06.2026

The Oilers checked off one of their to-dos on Sunday morning when the team re-signed Jason Dickinson to a five-year, $20 million dollar contract extension. Naturally, we needed to talk about it. 💻 Website: https://oilersnation.com/  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himynameisbaggedmilk/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsbmbaggedmilk SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼...

The Oilers want Mike Babcock, but the NHLPA wants its investigation first 10.06.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers' plan to hire Mike Babcock, the NHLPA asking for an investigation, and more. Needless to say, it's been a busy week around here. I kicked off this week's episode wit...

Waiting for Oilers news, and a nightmarish Stanley Cup matchup 03.06.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Stanley Cup Final, coaching candidates, summer TV binging, and more. Needless to say, we're in full offseason mode around here. I kicked off this week's episode with a run-through of the Stanley...

No news on the Oilers' coaching front, and the very annoying NHL playoffs 27.05.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Oilers' coaching Plan Bs, Vegas getting through to the Stanley Cup, Habs vs. Hurricanes, and more. Needless to say, we're in full offseason mode around here. I kicked off this week's episode with...

The Oilers coaching conundrum takes a turn 13.05.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Oilers' coaching debacle, Vegas' gamesmanship, pressure on the management group, and more. Needless to say, it's been a busy week around here. I kicked off this week's episode with a quick recap...

A long Oilers offseason, pressure on Stan Bowman, and the NHL draft lottery 06.05.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Oilers getting bumped from the playoffs, a long summer ahead, pressure on Stan Bowman, and more. I kicked off this week's episode with a quick recap of what's been happening since the Oilers got...

Can the Oilers push this series to Game 7? 29.04.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Oilers' Game 5 win over the Ducks, what needs to happen in Game 6, the star players stepping up, and more. I kicked off this week's episode with a quick recap of Game 5 between the Oilers and Duc...

The Oilers can put the Ducks on the ropes with a Game 2 win 22.04.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Oilers' Game 1 win over the Ducks, Jason Dickinson's brilliant night, Kasperi Kapanen's game-winner, and more. I kicked off this week's episode with a quick recap of Game 1 between the Oilers and...

One more Oilers game left before showtime 15.04.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Oilers' potential playoff opponents, injury updates, Connor McDavid's willingness to carry this team forward, and more. I kicked off this week's episode with a look at the renewed beef betwe...

Injury-riddled Oilers within reach of the Pacific Division title 10.04.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' recent run of games, the first few games for our new friends, a tough luck run of injuries, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode by diving right into the Oilers talk, start...

Oilers win four straight, Connor Ingram's birthday shutout, and the Pacific Division 01.04.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' trades at the deadline, the first few games for our new friends, a tough luck run of injuries, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a quick recap of our Nation Vacatio...

Oilers start life without Leon Draisaitl 18.03.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' trades at the deadline, the first few games for our new friends, a tough luck run of injuries, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with the obvious devastating news that L...

Oilers start the road trip with two big wins, but lost three key pieces 11.03.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' trades at the deadline, the first few games for our new friends, a tough luck run of injuries, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a look at the Oilers' games since t...

Emergency Podcast! Oilers trade Andrew Mangiapane 05.03.2026

We’re still a couple of days out from the NHL Trade Deadline, and Stan Bowman pulled off another trade to move Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 1st round pick in 2027 to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. I gave my first take on the trade, read Nation Citizen feedback, and tried to figure out how this move fits into the larger puzzle. 💻 Website: https://oilersnati...

Oilers trade for Connor Murphy as the NHL Trade Deadline looms 04.03.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' trading for Connor Murphy, the NHL Trade deadline, defensive/goaltending woes, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a look at the NHL Trade Deadline and how the Oilers...

Emergency podcast! Oilers trade for Connor Murphy 03.03.2026

The Oilers made a trade! Edmonton sent a 2nd round pick to Chicago in exchange for defenceman Connor Murphy, as a means of stabilizing the back end. 💻 Website: https://oilersnation.com/  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/himynameisbaggedmilk/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsbmbaggedmilk SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼 Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteract...

The Oilers are back with plenty of work ahead of them 25.02.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' return to the ice, the gold medal loss, the upcoming NHL trade deadline, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a look back at the gold medal game and how the heartbreak...

Canada wins OT nail biter over Czechia, and Paul Coffey's comeback tour 18.02.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' coaching conversation, Paul Coffey's return, the winter Olympics, Snowmageddon, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a look at the Winter Olympics and how I'm starting...

I'm happy the Oilers are on a break... we all needed it 11.02.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' coaching conversation, trade rumours, the winter Olympics, spring in February, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a look at the Winter Olympics and how I'm having so...

Oilers get a run of monster offensive performances from the defence 28.01.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers ' defence coming up big, Edmonton's 10th attempt at winning three straight, Josh Samanski's first NHL game, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a look at the Jasper Pon...

Winning three straight is the Oilers' Everest 21.01.2026

It's been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I've got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I talked about the Oilers' inability to string wins together, Tristan Jarry's first home start, Curtis Lazar's 600th game, and much more. I kicked off this week's episode with a quick recap of Ryan Nugent-Hopkin...

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