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. 🏒 Passion. Leadership. Legacy. Don’t miss this in-depth and inspiring conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 take to carry this momentum into a Grey Cup run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 former CFL player to offer perspective on resilience, leadership, and the adjustments the Elks will need to make as they continue fighting tooth and nail to stay in the playoff hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) and subscribe to the program to make sure you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices