Inside Sports With Reid Wilkins

On this episode of Inside Sports with guest host Dave Campbell, we welcome Blake Dermott, Elks Inside the Game analyst and former Edmonton offensive lineman. Blake joins the show to break down the Elks’ recent performance, assess their playoff hopes, and share his insight on what’s working — and what still needs to improve — as the team battles through the final stretch of the CFL season. It’s a must-listen for any Edmonton football fan! All that and more on Inside Sports, only on 880 CHED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this segment of Inside Sports with guest host Dave Campbell, we kick off a brand-new weekly feature with David Pagnotta, Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period and contributor to The Athletic. In his first of many appearances, David brings insider knowledge and expert analysis from around the NHL — including the latest on the Edmonton Oilers, trade rumors heating up across the league, and storylines to watch as the season unfolds. Don't miss the debut of this exciting new segment, only on 880 CHED's Inside Sports — where the hockey talk is always top shelf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Inside Sports with guest host Dave Campbell, we break down a wild night in the world of sports! Dave recaps the Edmonton Oilers' stunning shootout loss to the Calgary Flames in a dramatic home opener that had fans on the edge of their seats. He also takes a deep dive into the Edmonton Elks' late-season surge and what needs to happen for a potential playoff push. Plus, we shift gears to baseball as the Toronto Blue Jays punch their ticket to the ALCS, keeping Canada’s postseason hopes alive. All that and more on Inside Sports – your home for the latest in hockey, football, and beyond, right here on 880 CHED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off signing a new contract with the Edmonton Elks, running back Justin Rankin joins the show to talk about why he chose to stay in green and gold, how the deal came together and what it means for his future in the CFL. Rankin reflects on the highs and challenges of the past season, the growth in his game that earned him the extension and what fans can expect as he steps into a bigger role next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott and Sportsnet’s Logan Gordon from Sportsnet 960 radio in Calgary look at the matchup to start the regular season between the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. Learn about Calgary’s offseason, their up-and-comers and all about Rasmus Andersson’s future in red. Follow Logan on X (@Fan960Logan). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Brenden Escott’s Edmonton Oilers season preview and hear what the listeners of Inside Sports think about this team’s chances at a third consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. How many points will McDavid amass and who will ultimately lead Edmonton in scoring? What are realistic expectations of Ike Howard? These questions and more are raised in an engaging listener-fueled segment. 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

Host Brenden Escott opens the show with the latest news from the Edmonton Oilers just one day before they drop the puck on their season. Then, an update on live NHL action as the 2025-26 campaign is officially underway and a look at the Toronto Blue Jays amid a playoff series with New York. 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

Tonight on Inside Sports, guest host Dave Campbell welcomes a true leader in Canadian university hockey — University of Alberta Golden Bears head coach Ian Herbers! Fresh off another intense weekend of U SPORTS action, Coach Herbers joins the show to talk all things Golden Bears: the team’s outlook this season, building a winning culture, and what it takes to develop elite talent at one of the most storied programs in the country. From behind the bench to behind the mic, Ian brings his trademark insight, intensity, and experience — including what it’s like coaching future pros and navigating the high standards of Golden Bears hockey.

Your calls and texts on the Connor McDavid two year extension with the Oilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hockey fans, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for! With host Dave Campbell stepping into the chair, Inside Sports brings you breaking coverage of the blockbuster Connor McDavid extension that’s shaking up the hockey world. What does this massive deal mean for the Oilers, the NHL, and the future of McDavid in Edmonton? Dave dives deep into all the latest details, insider insights, and fan reactions. You’ll hear from top analysts, get locker room vibes, and feel the pulse of the city as Oil Country celebrates the commitment of their captain. Don't miss this must-listen episode packed with passion, power plays, and puck talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Toronto Blue Jays await their postseason opponent, Brenden Escott is joined by Brayden Ewasko from Locked On Blue Jays to break down everything fans need to know heading into the ALDS. From the roster decisions that could define October to the pitching rotation questions, bullpen reliability and the players who might swing the series, we cover it all. We also look at the matchups that could help or hurt the Jays and what this stretch run means for the team’s future, on and off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter joins the show to break down everything you need to know ahead of UFC 320—from the headline rematch between Ankalaev and Pereria to the sleeper fights that could steal the show. We dig into the matchups most likely to deliver fireworks, the fighters with the most to prove and the storylines you won’t hear anywhere else. Aaron also shares insight on Canadian connections to the card, the rising contenders to watch and what Saturday’s results could mean for the title picture across multiple divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edmonton Elks General Manager Ed Hervey joins Brenden Escott in the wake of the passing of team owner Larry Thompson to reflect on Thompson’s impact on the organization and the people who knew him best. We dive into the Elks’ rollercoaster 2025 season, their 6-9 record, the strides they’ve made since Week 1 and the mindset heading into a tight playoff race. Ed also opens up about his first year back leading the franchise, the culture shift he’s aiming to build and why he believes the Elks’ future is brighter than the standings suggest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott begins the show with the latest news from the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Elks and the rest of the sporting world on a night where playoff baseball unfolds and Thursday Night football kicks off as well. 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

Three games into the WHL season, the Edmonton Oil Kings are ranked no. 5 in the Canadian Hockey League power rankings. Find out why in a wide-ranging conversation with the man who assembled the roster, General Manager Kirt Hill. Hear about the leadership group and how it was decided upon, what lies in front of them on this upcoming Eastern Division road trip and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott breaks down the NFL’s major headlines through four weeks of the season, including major injuries and head-to-head matchups. Plus, time for your opinion as Brenden asks for you to take the temperature on your favourite team. 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 is joined by Rob Brown from the Oilers Radio Network to chat about the Oilers through six preseason games. Who’s standing out and why? What elements of the game are in focus the most during the preseason and what do results really mean? We answer those questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices