Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage will go in depth on the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Elks along with the latest on the CFL, NFL, F1, MLB and the world of soccer. The guys will also bring you "Hernan's World", "Red Light District", "Heat & Smoke" and "Zach to the Future" with much much more.
Hour 2 begins with the debut of Mix It Up , presented by Adega de Favaios, the iconic producer of Moscatel de Favaios. The boys introduce the product before mixing it up over the Toronto Blue Jays' recent moves, debating whether the club made the right decisions and what the deals mean for the rest of the season. Later, 3DownNation's Justin Dunk joins the show to discuss Nathan Rourke taking first-team reps at practice for the B.C. Lions, the future of Geno Lewis, whether the Hamilton Tiger-Cats should continue rolling with Tre Ford, and what ultimately cost the Edmonton Elks in Saturday's loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Hour 1 kicks off with Salas and Gage recapping the incredible movie odyssey before shifting gears to the Edmonton Elks, who are looking to bounce back after their loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders as they prepare for a Saturday matchup against the Montreal Alouettes. The guys also dive into a busy weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays, breaking down the flurry of roster moves and what they could mean for the rest of the season. Later, the debut edition of Hall for Four gets underway with the crew selecting movie genres of all time. After plenty of discussion, Christmas movies earn the inaugural spot in the Hall for Four. To wrap up the hour, Marc Majeau joins the show for another edition of Majeau Knows , sharing his thoughts on the new Spider-Man, the acclaimed series Succession , and the return of Ted Lasso , which premieres its new season tomorrow. That leads to the question, What's a TV series, film franchise, or band that should have quit while they were ahead?
In hour two, the boys dive into the news of Victor Wembanyama landing his own Nike signature shoe and debate where it stacks up against some of the most iconic basketball sneakers, including the legendary lines from Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Later, the voice of the CFL and EST owner Dustin Nielson joins the show to weigh in on the latest dill sauce controversy, discuss whether the Winnipeg Blue Bombers should be concerned after another loss, and preview the remaining three CFL games on this weekend's slate.
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:a19fa79c-7ce5-4bf7-b4e5-9940fc95a52f-0" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:a19fa79c-7ce5-4bf7-b4e5-9940fc95a52f-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant"> Friday's show kicks off with the buzz surrounding the Edmonton Elks opening the upper deck for Saturday's showdown with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, as the guys discuss the electric atmosphere expected at Commonwealth Stadium. They also break down the Elks' depth chart, key injuries on both sides, and what they mean heading into one of the biggest games of the season. Plus, they recap Thursday night's CFL action as the BC Lions knocked off the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Later, it's time for Noticias , bringing you the latest headlines from around the sports world, before wrapping up the hour with another edition of Zach to the Future , where it's once again all about Name That Tune as Zach tests everyone's music knowledge.
The show kicked off with another edition of what seems to be the controversy of the year, as Producer Koob opened Dusty's famous dill sauce without asking. The boys debated who was really at fault before the conversation shifted back to Hernan's running journey, with plenty of laughs along the way. Later, the guys took a trip down memory lane with This Day in Hockey History, looking back at the 2005 NHL Draft and revisiting some of the biggest picks from that class. They also recognized Kevin Lowe, who officially retired from the NHL on this day in 1998. To close out the hour, it was time for The Red Light District with Joaquin Gage. The crew sampled some delicious ribs while mixing in plenty of hockey talk, before Gager and the boys gave Hernan a list of superhero movies and TV shows he absolutely needs to add to his watchlist.
The boys dove into the curious case of Alek Manoah after the former All-Star pitcher was released by the Angels. They discussed what led to his dramatic fall after such a promising start to his career and compared his decline to other athletes across the sports world who couldn't recapture their early success. Later, Edmonton Elks star receiver Austin Mack joined the show to preview the rematch with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Mack shared how the team is preparing for another big divisional matchup, reflected on his impressive start to the season, and wrapped things up by revealing some of his favourite places to eat around Edmonton.
Hour 2 gets underway with a look at NHL contract clauses, as the boys break down which teams hand out the most no-trade and no-move protection, which clubs give out the fewest, and why the league's top contenders seem to have the most! Later, JC Abbott of 3DownNation joins the show to preview Week 9 in the CFL. The conversation includes a debate over whether the Montreal Alouettes or Edmonton Elks are currently the league's best team, what to expect from Saturday's matchup between the Elks and Roughriders, Kaidon Salter getting the start for the BC Lions, and the pressure mounting on the Ottawa Redblacks as they look to avoid falling further behind with a tough test against Montreal.
The boys kicked off the show by breaking down Macklin Celebrini's massive five-year, $94 million extension with the San Jose Sharks. They discussed the growing trend of NHL teams locking up their young stars early and how it compares to the situation in Edmonton, where the Oilers have benefited from not needing to hand Connor McDavid a raise over the past two seasons. Later, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now joined the show to dive deeper into Celebrini's new deal, what it means for the Sharks' other young core pieces moving forward, and offered a scouting report on Oilers defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin. To wrap things up, it's another edition of Hernan's World, with the spotlight on Hollywood icon Tom Cruise as the guys have some fun discussing his legendary career, memorable movies, and where he ranks among the all-time action stars.
The boys kick off the show by recapping their hilarious Chore Draft before diving into the GOAT conversation in all of sports. They also tee up another big weekend in the CFL as the Edmonton Elks continue preparations for Saturday's showdown with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Later, it's time for another edition of Majeau Knows as Marc Majeau from the MCTV Podcast joins the show. The guys celebrate the Edmonton Stingers punching their ticket to the CEBL playoffs before shifting gears into pop culture, discussing the biggest reveals from Comic-Con, and what makes up the best fans in sports.
Hour two keeps things rolling as the boys dive into the NHL's new Prime Video broadcast deal, discuss some memorable moments in "This Day In..." movie history and lock in their picks with another edition of the Screw It, Let's Do It Parlay . Later, Maryland Terrapins General Manager Geroy Simon joins the show to talk about his transition from CFL star to college football executive, what he's learned throughout his football journey that's prepared him for this role, and why he believed in Edmonton Elks running back Justin Rankin enough to bring him to the CFL back in 2023.
Hour 2 is all about Noticias , as the boys go around the CFL with the latest news and notes from across the league. They also discuss what the Edmonton Oilers' top players had to say at Zach Hyman's charity golf tournament and whether it's time to start losing faith in the Toronto Blue Jays. Later, friend of the show Tim Hauraney from Nailing the Apex and TSN joins the program to recap an eventful Hungarian Grand Prix, break down the biggest storylines from the first half of the Formula 1 season, and preview what's ahead when the championship returns at the end of August.
Hour 1 gets underway with a weekend recap as Gager shares stories from coaching at the Mac T Invitational, Koob recaps pulling off the Post Malone concert double dip, and Hernan looks back at his time at the Nasty Bash. The boys also unveil the big announcement surrounding Oil Stream, with pre- and post-game shows coming this fall. Later, the conversation shifts to the Edmonton Elks and the latest around the CFL before Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers joins the show to break down LeBron James' stunning move to the Philadelphia 76ers and what it means for the franchise and the rest of the NBA.
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:2ffc8f0f-5544-4ac7-b539-e9e4057d1e75-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:2ffc8f0f-5544-4ac7-b539-e9e4057d1e75-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-turn="assistant"> Hour 2 sees Salas and Koob dive into the debate over fans checking concert set lists before a show. Does it build excitement or ruin the surprise? The guys share their thoughts before hitting another edition of Noticias , covering the biggest stories from around the world of sports. Later, Brian Swane from Alberta Basketball joins the show to discuss the blockbuster news of LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, the Edmonton Elks' impressive start to the season, and wraps things up with a fun conversation about hip hop.
Hour 1 kicks off with Hernan Salas breaking down the instant-classic Thursday night showdown between the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He dives into Cody Fajardo's career performance, Vincent Blanchard's game-winning walk-off field goal, and asks the big question: was this the best Elks game in more than a decade? Salas also shares his thoughts on LeBron James joining an already loaded Philadelphia 76ers roster. Later, Andrew Hoskins from the Turf District Podcast joins the show to recap the thrilling Elks-Riders matchup, discussing the game's biggest moments and what the dramatic victory means moving forward. Plus, it's another edition of Zach to the Future!
Hour two kicks off with an interesting sports debate as the boys ask a simple but tough question: Would you rather experience one magical championship run with your team, or spend years stuck in the mushy middle of being competitive but never truly contending? The conversation leads to plenty of examples from around the sports world and some strong opinions on what fans should value most. Then, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times joins the program to break down a busy offseason for the Chicago Blackhawks . The guys discuss the team's two-year contract with Patrick Kane , Connor Bedard's new contract , and what the expectations are for Bowen Byram now that he has landed a significant new deal.
The show kicks off with a tasty conversation as the boys dive into Edmonton's summer festival scene, chatting about Taste of Edmonton, Heritage Days and the foods they can never pass up. From classic festival favourites to cultural dishes they look forward to every year, it's a fun start to the program. Then, host of the Green and Gold Kickoff Show Matthew Iwanyk joins the show to preview tonight's Edmonton Elks vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders matchup in Regina. The guys break down the key storylines, players to watch and what Edmonton needs to do to come away with a big road win. Plus, The Red Light District with Gager returns with a movie-themed twist as the boys test their knowledge with famous movie quotes , leading to plenty of laughs, questionable guesses and some iconic film moments
Hour 2 keeps the fun rolling with the WWE Intro Song Bracket , as the boys battle through the final matchups and officially crown the greatest WWE entrance theme of all time. The laughs continue when Koob reveals he somehow doesn't know the legendary Alberta-based Hart family, leaving the rest of the crew stunned. In Noticias , the boys break down Jason Robertson's new contract with the Dallas Stars , look ahead to Canada Soccer's upcoming international friendlies , and dive into the Toronto Blue Jays' recent struggles and what the disappointing stretch could mean for veteran starter Kevin Gausman moving forward.
To kick off the show Salas and Gage break down the Edmonton Elks depth chart ahead of their game on Thursday versus the Saskatatchewan Roughriders. Also quick chats on Hernan's running and more movie talk! Britton Gray from 980 CJME in Regina joins the show to discuss a difficult week in Saskatchewan following the tragic crash involving Roughriders defensive back Jayden Dalke that claimed the life of another man and resulted in Dalke's own death. Britton shares how the Roughriders organization have responded during a challenging time before turning the conversation to Thursday's Week 8 matchup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Edmonton Elks. In Hernan's World, the boys build a bracket to determine the greatest WWE entrance theme of all time and along with a great impression by Gager!
Hour 2 keeps the movie conversation rolling as Salas and Gage shift their focus to superhero films. Later in the hour, Edmonton Elks defensive back Tyrell Ford joins the show ahead of Thursday's showdown with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Ford discusses the upcoming rivalry game, what it's like watching his twin brother Tre Ford play quarterback, the energy around the team, and the funny story behind why he apologized on the broadcast after recording an interception a few weeks ago.
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:2ad5845a-19ce-4664-8209-d7efd34bf29c-0" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:2ad5845a-19ce-4664-8209-d7efd34bf29c-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant"> Salas and Gage open the show with a check-in on Hernan's training for the Edmonton Half-Marathon, discussing where his fitness stands with just three weeks remaining until race day and whether he's on track to hit his goal time. The guys then dive into Noticias , breaking down the latest sports headlines, including impressive World Cup viewership numbers, key NHL and CFL developments, and the Toronto Blue Jays' continued struggles coming out of the All-Star break. To wrap up the hour, Majeau Knows with Marc Majeau brings the entertainment talk. The trio discusses the buzz surrounding the hit film The Odyssey , ranks Christopher Nolan's best movies, reacts to the new Doomsday trailer, and debates one of the great movie questions of all time — the best party scene in film history.
