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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 1H 43M

Oilers Bet on Babcock // Farkas v. Smith

from Real Talk Ryan Jespersen · host Relay

The Mike Babcock era in Edmonton begins, as the Oilers officially onboard the controversial Stanley Cup champion coach. Will Babcock's baggage hurt the team, or will his trademark intensity help superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl win their first Cup? Former Oiler Shawn Belle gets into it in our feature interview (3:00) presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. NORTHERN EYES SEVEN-YEAR SHERRY CASK IS NOW AVAILABLE! HANSEN IS PROUDLY LOCAL, ALWAYS ORIGINAL. https://hansendistillery.com/ 19:00 | How do you feel about the Babcock hiring? Real Talkers have their say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 42:00 | What's the real story behind the Stampede tent squabble between Danielle Smith and Jeromy Farkas? We get the scoop first-hand from Calgary's Mayor.   1:06:00 | This isn't your average #MyJasper Memory! Real Talker Travis shares an unbelievable story about a Jasper connection forged after a high-speed bike crash. Plus, we've got great news for fans of the iconic "AthaB" Hotel! #MyJasper Memories is presented weekly on Real Talk by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  PLAN YOUR JASPER ADVENTURE: https://www.jasper.travel/ SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE JASPER MEMORY: [email protected]  1:14:10 | Do you ride those rental e-scooters? Jespo and Johnny talk safety vs. convenience. We cover different perspectives on the Calgary Stampede. Johnny shares about an evolution in what he's eating.  REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

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