Inside Sports

Host Brenden Escott opens the show on Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with the latest news on the Edmonton Oilers from training camp, on the NFL after another weekend full of serious injuries and on the MLB playoff picture, which begins today. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about you...

After a thrilling win over the UBC Thunderbirds at Foote Field in Edmonton, Brenden Escott launches the Bears & Pandas Report by chatting with Golden Bears Football Head Coach Stevenson Bone. Get caught up on what it meant to him to beat his old employer and pick up the first win of his head coaching career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott chats with Elks colour analyst Dave Campbell after a thrilling 27-25 win over Saskatchewan to find out what went right, what went wrong and what they need to do to qualify for the CFL playoffs, if that’s even still possible. Hear about Cody Fajardo’s performance and what phase of the game stood out most and how they can build upon that in the final three games of the season. Learn m...

Brenden Escott is joined by the play-by-play voice of the Oilers on 880 CHED, Cam Moon, for insight into the first several Oilers preseason games. They sit 4-1-1 through six games and have completed the home portion of the preseason schedule. Hear whose been standing out, who still has a way to go and everything else you may have missed. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and sub...

Get caught up on the Oilers, Edmonton Elks and Toronto Blue Jays as host Brenden Escott brings you all the news from the weekend in sports. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Saskatchewan Roughriders sit atop the CFL standings at 10-3, and their swagger is impossible to ignore. The Green Zone's Jamie Nye joins the show to break down what’s fueling the team’s surge — from the habits behind their winning culture to head coach Corey Mace’s fingerprints on the roster. We dig into how the defence sets the tone, the locker-room vibe that keeps them sharp, and what it’ll...

Brenden Escott is joined by Gord Hinse, colour analyst for 880 CHED’s Edmonton Elks broadcasts, for an in-depth conversation about the team’s recent struggles. The two revisit Edmonton’s back-to-back, last-second heartbreakers in Ontario, exploring not just what went wrong on the field but also how those gut-punch finishes test the mindset of a locker room. Gord draws on his own experience as a fo...

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider John Shannon to catch up after another week of happenings in the sports world. Thoughts on the Oilers, other Canadian teams and the latest and hottest news from around the world of hockey. Don’t miss out on John’s podcast, 100% Hockey, available anywhere you get your streaming audio. Follow him on X as well (@Jshannonhl). Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Brenden Escott opens the September 25 edition of the show with sad news on the Edmonton Elks front, analysis of the Edmonton Oilers and their most recent preseason action and on the Toronto Blue Jays playoff push. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott chats with CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston to get the details on the six major rule changes coming to the Canadian Football League in 2026 and 2027, how the changes were arrived at and why now is the right time to implement them. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss if you’re a longtime CFL fan, or simply curious about the game itself. Follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) an...

Hear how Edmonton fared both at Rogers Place and down the QE-II highway at the Scotiabank Saddledome in their pre-season openers. Learn about the individuals who stood out and why, the systems being played and everything else to complete your coverage as the boys in orange and blue are back on the ice for 2025-26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The September 22 show begins with Brenden Escott recapping the Edmonton Oilers split-squad action against the Calgary Flames to open up pre-season play. Plus, a look at the Edmonton Elks and Toronto Blue Jays in their respective playoff chases. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Brenden Escott brings aboard Edmonton Oil Kings play-by-play voice Mat Barrett for a season preview on your favourite Western Hockey league team. Find out the details on all the returning players, breakout candidates, goalies and more and learn why this team is ranked number six in Canada in the pre-season CHL rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott chats with Clint ‘Bubba’ O’Neil from CHCH in Hamilton ahead of the Elks and Tiger-Cats matchup this weekend. Get the lowdown on the Tabbies, how they’ve achieved an 8-5 record thus far and Bo Levi Mitchell’s stellar season. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss as the Elks aim to chase down a playoff spot in the CFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

One of the most trusted voiced in NHL coverage, Kyle Bukauskas from the 32 Thoughts podcast with Elliotte Friedman joins the show to discuss all things NHL amid training camps across the league. Hear about Kyle’s exclusive interviews with Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner and what he and Elliotte gleaned from those conversations. That and much more! Download the 32 Thoughts podcast anywhere you ge...

Brenden Escott kicks off the September 19 show with an update on Friday Night Football in the CFL, thoughts on the Elks and Tiger-Cats clash, the latest audio from Oilers training camp and the rest of the headlines from the sports world. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Brenden Escott dives into Week 3 of the NFL with all the highlights, surprises, and big storylines you need to know. From standout performances to unexpected upsets, he’s got the latest analysis on the teams and players making waves. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just catching up, Brenden breaks it all down for you—only on 880 Ched Inside Sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL insider John Shannon for an exclusive deep dive into all things hockey! With the season fast approaching, John gives his expert take on the Oilers' roster, league-wide storylines, and what fans should expect as the action heats up. From trades to team dynamics, get the inside track on everything you need to know—only on 880 Ched Inside Sports! Learn more about your...

Brenden Escott is joined by NHL.com's Derek Van Diest for an exclusive look at the latest from Oilers training camp! Derek was there firsthand, and he's got the inside scoop on what went down on day one. From standout performances to key storylines, Brenden and Derek break down everything you need to know as the Oilers gear up for the season. Tune in for the expert analysis and behind-the-scenes b...

It's the moment we've all been waiting for! Brenden Escott brings you the latest from the rink as the Edmonton Oilers officially hit the ice for the start of training camp. Get the inside scoop on the lineup, the fresh faces, and what to expect from the team as they gear up for the new season. Brenden breaks down key storylines, interviews with players and coaches, and the big expectations surroun...

Brenden Escott is joined by Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays to discuss the stretch drive of the regular season and the playoff push as the Blue Jays aim to capture their first AL East division title since 2015. The boys discuss recent outings by Kevin Gausman and whether he’s the likeliest Game 1 starter in the playoffs, the injury to Bo Bichette and his status for the postseason and so mu...

Brenden Escott chats with Edmonton Elks defensive back Kordell Jackson following multiple weeks of tremendous output from the defender. Gain insights into his breakout second season, the communication required in the defensive backfield, thoughts on the loss to Toronto and a lookahead to Saturday’s action against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Connor McDavid remains without a contract extension as training camp has arrived in Edmonton, and that has the market in a fervor. Host Brenden Escott isn’t as worried and decides to have some fun with the subject, bringing up things that worry him more than McDavid’s contract situation, and asking you to contribute on the text line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott kicks off the September 17 show with a recap of his experience at the Barry Katz Memorial Golf Tournament before diving into the day’s news from Day 1 of Edmonton Oilers training camp. Hear audio from G.M. Stan Bowman, Head Coach kris Knoblauch, Jake Walman and Zach Hyman. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming...

It’s a can’t-miss edition of Inside Sports as Dave Campbell takes over the host’s chair and welcomes one of the sharpest minds in Canadian football — Duane Forde from CFL on TSN! Dave and Duane go deep on everything CFL: from the state of the Edmonton Elks, to key storylines across the league, standout players, and what to watch for as the playoff race heats up. Expect expert analysis, strong opin...