Elks analyst Blake Dermott

Host Brenden Escott sits down with Edmonton Elks analyst and two-time Grey Cup champion Blake Dermott to break down Edmonton’s 2025 Labour Day Classic loss to the Calgary Stampeders. Blake offers his perspective on where the game slipped away, how players and coaches bounce back from a rivalry defeat and what lessons can be carried over from his own playing career. The conversation also dives into the impact of defensive injuries, the challenges of plugging holes in the lineup on a short week and what the Elks must do to regroup ahead of the rematch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices