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The sportsless life rolls on but that didn't stop the boys from getting together virtually to record a brand new episode of the Real Life Podcast. This week, the guys recapped the personal goals they set for this period of self-isolation, broke down how everyone is passing the time, snack rationing, and a whole lot more. To kick off this week's podcast, Jay told the story of a recent drunken purch...

With all kinds of time on our hands with not a whole lot to do, the boys decided to record a second episode of the Real Life Podcast this week as a means of creating a little bit more contact but also to have some social interaction with each other albeit from a distance, of course.  To start off today's podcast, the guys started with a look at how social distancing is going so far and what everyo...

The world is changing day by day but a few of the boys decided to make their way into the studio to record a new episode of the Real Life Podcast. This week, we're talking about  the rumoured playoff format  that was circling Twitter yesterday,  NHL players being permitted to return home , and personal goals to accomplish while being socially distant. To start off this week's episode, the guys kic...

The boys were back with a very special episode of the Real Life Podcast! The usual crew was joined by Frank Becker, who's in town with 25 other Oilers fans from Germany! Not only is Frank a die-hard Oilers fan, and he's been loyal since the '80s, he also hosts an Oilers podcast! We also talked about how the lacklustre atmosphere at Oilers games, the recent few wins, and the tough stretch ahead! It...

Isn't it hard to believe it’s already been a week since the boys recorded the last episode of the Real Life Podcast from a hotel room in Las Vegas, right? Thankfully, the boys got back in the studio to knock out a fresh episode of Real Life and get you set for the week and scratch your podcast itch.   To get things started, the boys looked back at the last two games for the @Edmonton Oilers and ho...

The boys are on the road this week for a #NationVacation to Las Vegas which meant a very special on location episode of the Real Life Podcast.  The boys are down in Las Vegas for the Oilers game tonight, but they still wanted to record a podcast to talk about the trip and all of the amazing people that have made it so special. From the incredible watch party that happened at the PBR Bar last night...

Can you believe it's already been a week since the last episode of the Real Life Podcast was recorded and released? Thankfully, the boys got back in the studio to knock out a fresh episode of the podcast to get you set for the week.   To open this week's podcast, the guys started with a look at their favourite TV shows from throughout the year and also gave a passionate plea for people to watch wh...

Can you believe it's already been seven days since the last episode of the Real Life Podcast was released? You can't, can you? Luckily, we have a brand new podcast that's ready to bang away on your eardrums and get you set for the rest of the week.   The Nation was struck with some terrible news this morning as word came out that Connor McDavid would miss the next two or three weeks as a result of...

With 674 career NHL games under his belt, Jason Strudwick has seen it all when it comes to professional hockey and that's why the boys were so excited to welcome back the former host of the Real Life Podcast to teach them a little bit about sports and a whole lot about life.   To start off this week's podcast, the boys spent a few minutes making fun of Baggedmilk for coming back from Mexico with a...

The boys are back with a fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast and this week was a very exciting episode with a very interesting guest! 'Connor McDavid: Whatever It Takes' was the talk of the town this weekend and we were beyond excited to chat with Shane Fennessey who was an Associate Producer with the documentary!  We shared our initial takes on the doc and got some great insight from Shane on...

Is the lack of Oilers hockey getting you down? Are you bored with the bye week already? Thankfully, we have a fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast that's ready to help you get through a small part of it.   To start off this week's podcast, the guys looked at an unorthodox retirement plan that involves a quick trip to Medellin, Colombia. And sure, you may have ideas that Wanye's plan would never...

It's Tuesday, which means the boys are back with a fresh Real Life Podcast! This week's episode features two guest-hosts as Zach Laing and Nick Good filled in for Wanye (sick), Baggedmilk (alleged car issues), and Chalmers (busy with his "real job"). Emotions were high and there was plenty of Oiler's topics to get to with the Zack Kassian/Matt Tkachuk beef. Before they got to that, they quickly sh...

The Christmas break is over, New Years is in the books, and the boys are back for a fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast to talk all things life and Edmonton Oilers. After a couple of weeks on the shelf, the boys are back in the studio with a brand new episode of the Real Life Podcast. Obviously, a lot has happened since the last podcast was recorded so there was plenty to catch up on as everybo...

With today being Tuesday, we know that you're expecting a new episode of Real Life. With today being Christmas Eve, nobody except Yaremchuk wanted to work. The result of that? A best-of episode that features clips from our favourite interviews of the year. We were lucky to be joined by many great guests over the last twelve months but our favourites were without a doubt these three. Former Oilers...

The Real Life Podcast is back with a fresh episode of the show to get you ready for a new week as we draw closer to the Christmas break.    A new week means yet another fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast, and this week’s show was filled with the usual hijinx as the boys look to make sense of life and all things Edmonton Oilers. This week, the boys had a skeleton crew for the podcast but that d...

The Real Life Podcast is back with a fresh episode of the show to get you ready for a new week as we draw closer to the Christmas break.    A new week means yet another fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast, and this week’s show was filled with the usual hijinx as the boys look to make sense of life and all things Edmonton Oilers. This week, the boys had a skeleton crew for the podcast but that d...

Nation Real Life Episode 151 – Talking about life and sports with Neville Wright   It's a very special episode of the Real Life Podcast this week as the boys were very happy and lucky to welcome former Olympian, Neville Wright, to talk about his journey in sports and life in general.   It's not every day that a three-time Olympian comes into the studio to talk to the boys on the Real Life Podcast,...

A new week means a brand new episode of the Real Life Podcast, and this week’s show was filled with plenty of Edmonton Oilers talk as the team enters December sitting atop of the Pacific Division standings.   To start off this week's podcast, the boys jumped in with a look back at the history of the Real Life Podcast, including a breakdown of the newly revamped podcast studio. With 150 episodes in...

It was a very special episode of the Real Life Podcast this week as the boys were very lucky to be joined by former Edmonton Oilers, Cory Cross. In the interview, Cross spoke about all aspects of his career, some of which including his recruitment into the U of A hockey program, being passed over at the NHL Draft, his 'welcome to the NHL' moments, and a whole lot more.   Originally drafted by the...

Welcome, Nation, to a brand new episode of the Real Life Podcast! This week, the boys had a lot to talk about this week as the Oilers continue to roll along at the top of the Pacific Division standings. Will they be able to maintain their position? The boys had plenty of thoughts.   To start off this week’s podcast, the boys jumped in with a look at the Oilers’ upcoming week which includes a swing...

Welcome, friends, to a brand new episode of the Real Life Podcast. It’s the podcast where the boys set an agenda every week and are lucky to check off even half of it. This week, the boys looked at Don Cherry's firing from Sportsnet, the Oilers' current winning streak, Connor McDavid, and a whole lot more.   To start off this week's podcast, the boys addressed the comments made by Don Cherry this...

Today's episode of the Real Life Podcast was a special one as the boys were happy to welcome former Edmonton Oiler enforcer, Zack Stortini, to the show to talk about his journey in hockey and what he's up to now in retirement.   To kick off today's podcast, the boys got started with a look at  last night's 3-2 overtime loss  against the Arizona Coyotes and whether or not fans should be concerned a...

A new week means a new episode of the Real Life Podcast, and today’s edition is jam-packed with all of the auditory stimulation you could ever hope to sink in your ear holes. This week, the boys touched on the Oilers' tough week, new line combinations leading up to  tonight's game against the Red Wings , World Series shenanigans, and a whole lot more.   To start off today's podcast, the guys dive...

Need a distraction from all the election talk? Well, then you've come to the right spot! Nation Real Life Episode 144 is here to pleasure your earholes! This week on the podcast we were joined by local film producer Shane Fennessey for a Mary Browns Pop-In! He's worked on some fantastic pieces like 'Making Coco' and 'The Bailey Experience' just to name a few. First, we talked about working on the...

We hope all of you had an excellent Thanksgiving long weekend with your friends and family, but now it's time to get back to business with a brand new episode of the Real Life Podcast.   With the Edmonton Oilers having their best start since 1985-86, the guys were beaming even in spite of last night's loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Seeing as no one saw this start coming, having the team shoot out...