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Better Lait Than Never — 278 episodes

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Football, Punk Rock, and the Edmonton Oilers feat. Zach Laing

2

The Oilers' injury concerns come early

3

Give me some Oilers news please

4

From Oilersnation to Daily Faceoff Edmonton

5

Rain, TV, and checking in from the Oilers summer dead zone

6

Talking World Cup, Oilers, and donairs with Woz

7

The Oilers Free Agency Recap Episode w/ Zach Laing

8

Oilers talk, voicemails, and the World Cup

9

Emergency Podcast: The Mike Babcock era begins in Edmonton

10

Emergency Podcast: Connor Murphy Re-signs in Edmonton

11

Emergency Podcast: Jason Dickinson Re-signs in Edmonton

12

The Oilers want Mike Babcock, but the NHLPA wants its investigation first

13

Waiting for Oilers news, and a nightmarish Stanley Cup matchup

14

No news on the Oilers' coaching front, and the very annoying NHL playoffs

15

The Oilers coaching conundrum takes a turn

16

A long Oilers offseason, pressure on Stan Bowman, and the NHL draft lottery

17

Can the Oilers push this series to Game 7?

18

The Oilers can put the Ducks on the ropes with a Game 2 win

19

One more Oilers game left before showtime

20

Injury-riddled Oilers within reach of the Pacific Division title

21

Oilers win four straight, Connor Ingram's birthday shutout, and the Pacific Division

22

Oilers start life without Leon Draisaitl

23

Oilers start the road trip with two big wins, but lost three key pieces

24

Emergency Podcast! Oilers trade Andrew Mangiapane

25

Oilers trade for Connor Murphy as the NHL Trade Deadline looms

26

Emergency podcast! Oilers trade for Connor Murphy

27

The Oilers are back with plenty of work ahead of them

28

Canada wins OT nail biter over Czechia, and Paul Coffey's comeback tour

29

I'm happy the Oilers are on a break... we all needed it

30

Oilers get a run of monster offensive performances from the defence

31

Winning three straight is the Oilers' Everest

32

Oilers get Tristan Jarry and Jake Walman back, and the non-McDavid heaters

33

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' 500th assist, Oilers trade rumours, and healthy scratches

34

Closing out 2025, Andrew Mangiapane rumours, and time is a flat circle

35

A little BLTN Christmas Episode

36

Oilers win the Jarry vs. Skinner game, and Leon Draisaitl's 1000th point

37

EMERGENCY POD: Oilers trade Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak for Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin

38

Oilers win two beauties then lose to Buffalo... round and round we go.

39

No one wants to talk about Oilers silver linings after losses but I do

40

Oilers blown out again, goalie rumours, and a whole lot of defensive problems

41

More Oilers struggles, injuries, and a sense that the sky is falling

42

The Oilers rollercoaster goes zoom Pt. 3084

43

Let's not talk about the Oilers

44

Oilers rollercoaster goes zoom, depth scoring, and the World Series

45

Oilers win, Connor McDavid scored, and Jake Walman is so back

46

Oilers win two, Stuart Skinner's shutout, and NHL fines make no sense

47

A busy Oilers contract week, the season opener, and more goalie talk

48

Mattias Ekholm extension emergency pod!

49

Connor McDavid contract day!

50

Oilers trade for a goalie, Jake Walman extension rumours, and the last of the pre-season

51

Oilers pre-season games, Vasily Podkolzin's extension, and Jake Walman on deck

52

Oilers rookie camp, Mattias Ekholm wants an extension, and new jerseys coming

53

Connor McDavid watch, Oilers back in town, and games on the schedule

54

Connor McDavid talks Oilers contract extension, Northlands Coliseum, and former friends say goodbye

55

Tyler's Ace Race, no Oilers news, and the Kool-Aid szn lull

56

Wedding season, trade rumours, and Oilers extension watch

57

Do the Oilers have a run of contract extensions coming?

58

Grinding through the Oilers' off-season dead zone

59

Oilers make moves, reality TV, and the Black Parade

60

Recapping the Oilers' slow start to free agency

61

Looking back on Evander Kane's time with the Oilers and what's to come

62

Oilers go out with a whimper in the Stanley Cup Final

63

Checking in from Fort Lauderdale

64

Oilers take Game 1 over the Panthers with Leon Draisaitl OT winner

65

Oilers win Game 4 but lose Zach Hyman for the rest of the season

66

Oilers back to the Western Conference Final

67

Kasperi Kapanen the hero in Oilers' series-clinching OT win

68

Oilers take Game 1 vs. Vegas, and the legend of playoff Connor Brown

69

Oilers win Game 5, but the job's not finished

70

The Oilers hate Game 1s and I expect much better in Game 2

71

The calm before the Oilers playoff storm

72

Will the Oilers ever get healthy?

73

Leon Draisaitl goes down again as the Oilers battle for home-ice

74

The Oilers are Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' team now/always were

75

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is NBA Jam style on fire

76

The Edmonton Oilers rollercoaster experience

77

Oilers are in full free fall ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline

78

The Oilers may never win another hockey game

79

Canada vs. USA, Matthew Savoie travels with the Oilers, and Connor McDavid

80

Viktor Arvidsson needs to get going, and two more Oilers games before the break

81

Connor McDavid is hot, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is too, and only posts can stop Leon Draisaitl

82

Connor McDavid's suspension, Oilers lose two straight, and a Dollars for Dogs thank you

83

Dollars for Dogs: Final Update

84

Dollars for Dogs: Day 3 Update

85

Oilers wins, Connor McDavid's birthday, and so many hot dogs

86

Dollars for Dogs: Day 1 Update

87

Why the Oilers are undefeated in 2025

88

Leon Draisaitl is a stud, Connor McDavid climbs the Oilers' point ranks, and a Happy New Year!

89

A quick Christmas recap

90

The only ones who can beat the Edmonton Oilers are the Edmonton Oilers

91

Leon Draisaitl is unstoppable, Darnell Nurse's turnaround, and booing former Oilers

92

The #NationVacation Recap Show, Oilers talk, and the 4 Nations Face Off

93

The Oilers' schedule is so confusing, Costco dogs, and trade rumours

94

Evan Bouchard's struggles/goal, Connor McDavid's heater, and Stuart Skinner

95

The Oilers are so back, and Connor McDavid closes in on 1000 points

96

Connor McDavid is back with the Oilers after only missing three games

97

Connor McDavid out 2-3 weeks, and how will the Oilers survive without him?

98

Oilers can't score, can't close, and can't win... but it will get better

99

The Oilers beat the Flyers, and may never lose again

100

Don't call it another voicemail episode

101

The new Oilers' season is finally here!

102

We're one week from the Oilers' season opener

103

Oilers pre-season, Evander Kane surgery timeline, and the #NationVacation

104

Evander Kane surgeries, Oilers training camp updates, and PTOs

105

Oilers start without Nurse and Kane, planning meetings, and PTO season

106

Once again, I present you with another voicemail episode

107

The Oilers are keeping Leon Draisaitl forever too!

108

Emergency episode: Leon Draisaitl contract extension

109

Are the Oilers trying to get the band back together? What about a trade?

110

Holloway and Broberg are Blues, and the Oilers make a bet on Podkolzin

111

The Oilers have a huge decision on Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway

112

Emergency Podcast: Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway offersheet edition

113

There is no Oilers news, which means time plenty of time for shenanigans

114

Waiting on the Leon Draisaitl extension, Olympics, and the long weekend

115

Not another voicemail episode

116

The Oilers hire Stan Bowman and the Internet was totally cool about it

117

Jeff Jackson wants a new Oilers GM in the next couple of weeks

118

What else do the Oilers have to do, and the great Edmonton heat wave

119

Ryan McLeod for Matthew Savoie trade reaction

120

Is Jeff Jackson sure he doesn't want to be the Oilers' GM?

121

The Free Agency Reaction Episode

122

Not the ending we wanted, but the Oilers gave us a hell of a ride

123

Oilers drag the Panthers back to Alberta for Game 6

124

Oilers have a mountain to climb but they're not dead yet

125

The pre-Stanley Cup Voicemail Episode

126

Oilers + Stanley Cup Final = OMFG

127

Yet another voicemail episode

128

Will the Oilers tie the series or find themselves up against the wall?

129

Oilers are heading to Dallas for the Western Conference Final

130

Reaction Episode: Oilers move on to the Western Conference Final

131

Calvin Pickard, Evan Bouchard, and the Oilers tie the series at two

132

This week between Oilers games has been the longest of all time

133

A gentleman's sweep over the L.A. Kings

134

Oilers look to punch their ticket to Round 2 with a Game 5 win

135

Oilers ruled Game 1, but the dirty Kings won't die quietly

136

Two more meaningless games until it's Oilers playoff time

137

Connor McDavid is a little banged up but the Oilers are still in great shape

138

The Connor McDavid late-season push is truly remarkable to watch

139

The Voicemail Part 2 Electric Boogaloo

140

Zach Hyman gets to 50 goals and the Evander Kane situation

141

The Oilers won and Connor Brown scored so I bought a new car... kinda

142

Can the Oilers catch the Canucks, a BLTN giveaway, and the great cereal debate

143

The Trade Deadline Reaction Episode

144

The Oilers acquire Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick in first Silly Szn trades

145

Bonus episode with Dooks!

146

Connor McDavid the apple tree, Oilers trade rumours, and so many sports docs

147

Oilers fans everywhere in Arizona, Bruins preview, and a #NationVacation recap

148

Connor McDavid's six-point night, Oilers rumours, and some love for Cody Ceci

149

The Oilers win streak is over, Silly Szn rumours, and Drake's big reveal

150

The Voicemail Episode

151

Checking in from Toronto with Frank Seravalli

152

The Oilers may never lose again, and my mixed feelings on Corey Perry

153

Saying goodbye to Robin Brownlee

154

Oilers still undefeated in 2024, ugly wins, and the mighty Zach Hyman

155

Oilers are undefeated in 2024, and Connor McDavid hits 900 points

156

Two Beers with Jeanshorts

157

The Oilers are losing again, and Connor Brown to be a healthy scratch

158

The Oilers keep winning and my trouser budget keeps growing

159

There's an Oilers game and Philip Broberg rumours to talk about!

160

Connor McDavid is back and everyone else should be worried about it

161

Oilers can't protect a lead, goaltending rumours, and fighting on Twitter

162

#NationVacation recap, Woody out, and what comes next with Kris Knoblauch

163

Jack Campbell clears waivers, Calvin Pickard recalled, and nothing makes sense

164

The Heritage Classic, Sam Gagner's third tour, and all kinds of live music

165

The Oilers are ruining my mood and I need them to stop... please.

166

More Oilers ass kickings and less getting our asses kicked... please

167

Who were these imposters in Oilers jerseys?

168

A quick season launch preview episode

169

Are the Oilers in for a Jack Campbell redemption season?

170

Heritage Classic jerseys are out, the pre-season is rolling, and more voicemail

171

There's an Oilers game on my calendar, and a whole lot more dating advice

172

Adam Erne's PTO, the Vinny Desharnais interview, and more dating advice

173

The boys are back on the ice, the Kraken are collecting Oilers, and Nail Yakupov

174

Sam Gagner's PTO, a new intro song, and the voicemail gets heavy

175

Bouchard's deal is done, Nuge is a girl dad, and the world's greatest website

176

Evan Bouchard contract reaction episode

177

I'm a Bocce Ball champ, Sam Gagner PTO rumours, and a whole lotta voicemail

178

Sports 1440 announcement, and Tyler and Baggedmilk do Vancouver

179

All hail Jeff Jackson, waiting on Evan Bouchard, and the Dynamic Duo

180

Ryan McLeod's deal is done, now it's onto Evan Bouchard

181

Ryan McLeod contract reaction episode

182

The Darnell Nurse blame game and waiting on Ryan McLeod

183

Summer Livin' in the Y-E-G

184

Are the Oilers basically done with their roster?

185

blink-182 forever, Connor Brown comes to town, and a free agency recap

186

Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin trade reaction

187

Peak Silly Szn draws nearer

188

More Silly Szn rumours, the Titanic sub, and is Connor Brown already an Oiler?

189

The Stanley Cup Finals are finally over, now bring on the trades

190

Derek Ryan contract reaction feat. Woz

191

Oilers rumours, high school reunions, and my love of the silly season

192

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins rumours, Jayden Grubbe, and your horrible food opinions

193

Time is long when the Oilers are out of the playoffs feat. David Quadrelli

194

The early exit and what comes next for the Edmonton Oilers

195

Oilers need to rebound, reffing problems, and a look around the NHL

196

We're in Vegas for the start of Round 2

197

Oilers take the series lead, our trip to LA, and fans gone wild

198

Getting the Oilers Back on Track

199

Waiting for the playoffs is the hardest part

200

Celebrating Clinchmas, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' chases 100, and Leon Draisaitl

201

Nuge chases 100 points, the Pacific Division, and a brand new Tyler song

202

Connor McDavid hits 60 goals, love for Mattias Ekholm, and Jeremy Coupal

203

The Year of Nuge, McDavid stays on fire, and Draisaitl hits 100 again

204

A tight race in the Pacific Division and Stuart Skinner's time to shine

205

Emergency Podcast: Nick Bjugstad trade reaction and Tyson Barrie videos that bummed me out

206

Everything is Happening

207

Emergency Episode: Mattias Ekholm for Tyson Barrie+ Trade Reaction

208

Emergency Episode: Jesse Puljujarvi trade reaction

209

The Year of Nuge, McDavid and Draisaitl milestones, and the NHL trade deadline

210

Erik Karlsson, Patrick Kane, and the finest Silly Szn rumours you could hope for

211

The Stretch Drive, Trade Rumours, and winning the Pacific Division

212

Matt Berlin's big night, Jesse Puljujarvi Rumours, and a Pond Hockey recap

213

These are the Edmonton Oilers we expected them to be

214

#NationVacation recap, Kane is back, and the Edmonton Oilers are buzzin'

215

The Gang Goes to Vegas

216

Staying positive by avoiding Oilers talk with Liam Horrobin

217

New Year's Resolutions and trying to fix the Edmonton Oilers

218

The Biggest Oilers Stories of 2022 with Tyler Yaremchuk

219

A Baggedmilk Christmas Extravaganza

220

Stuart Skinner contract reaction episode

221

Leon Draisaitl owns Nashville, Evander Kane's kindness, and living in Leduc

222

Nick Alberga stops by to talk hockey, new media, and what's up with Jack Campbell

223

Comeback wins, Edmonton Oilers injury woes, and cancelling the #Beetcast

224

Oilers need depth scoring, gadget talk, and the Universe vs. Jack Campbell

225

Stuart Skinner Szn, Dylan Holloway, and the horrible coverage in Edmonton

226

Oilers gutsy win in Tampa, Evander Kane out longterm, and getting verified on Twitter

227

Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are unstoppable right now

228

Edmonton Oilers hit the road, why we love them so much, and podcast confessions

229

How concerned are we with the Oilers tough start and scoring woes?

230

Covering a new Oilers season, but really wanting to talk about blink-182

231

Talkin' Oilers and teeing up the NHL season with Frank Seravalli

232

NHL Salary Cap is going up, the pre-season is too long, and handsome Jay Woodroft

233

Ryan McLeod contract reaction

234

Ken Holland's pre-camp comments, the Jake Virtanen PTO, and Evander Kane

235

Connor McDavid speaks, Ryan McLeod's contract, and the Saddledome collapsing

236

The Oilers don't need Jake Virtanen, they need defence... and a Ryan McLeod contract

237

Ryan Murray and Sam Gagner reaction episode

238

Leon Draisaitl, off-season predictions, and the Calm Before the Storm

239

Yes, I want Patrick Kane. No, I don't know how the Oilers make it work.

240

Give me Sam Gagner! We must right the Athanasiou wrong.

241

Should the Oilers sign Phil Kessel? How could we not?!

242

Kailer Yamamoto contract reaction

243

Waiting on Kailer Yamamoto, and people do WHAT in grocery stores?

244

Jesse Puljujarvi re-signs, Oilers defence, and your most hated household chores

245

Oilers RFAs, grocery stores, and the Calgary Flames conundrum

246

Jack Campbell, Evander Kane, and an NHL free agency recap

247

Duncan Keith retirement reaction

248

Zack Kassian trade reaction

249

Edmonton Oilers draft predictions with Jason Gregor

250

Vacation recap, Jesse Puljujarvi rumours, and the NHL Draft

251

Sketchy snack foods, Edmonton Oilers rumours, and the NHL salary cap

252

Edmonton Oilers playoff recap with Tyler Yaremchuk

253

Talking Edmonton Oilers, Playoffs, and Hip Hop with Wanye

254

Oilers have the Flames on the ropes, now to finish them off

255

The Battle of Alberta, Mikko Koskinen's farewell, and Mark Printz from Flamesnation

256

The Battle of Alberta May Destroy the Province and I Can't Wait

257

Edmonton Oilers in 7 but they need to want it as much as we do

258

Checking in from Los Angeles ahead of Game 4

259

Game 1 sucked but the Edmonton Oilers train needs to keep moving

260

Oilers vs Kings, Connor McDavid chasing the Art Ross, and Darnell Nurse

261

Edmonton Oilers unstoppable at home, Clinchmas Eve, and a love letter to Jay Woodcroft

262

Talking Oilers, Wine, and Life with Colin Basran

263

Edmonton Oilers keep rolling and Mike Smith shuts up the haters

264

Connor McDavid hits 100 points, Leon Draisaitl nearing 50 goals, and my body is ready

265

Edmonton Oilers drop two games, Vegas is terrible, and more trade deadline

266

The NHL Trade Deadline Reaction Show

267

Edmonton Oilers are rolling, Mike Smith scares me, and the NHL Trade Deadline

268

Being an Oilers fan is a stressful life

269

Oilers injuries are piling up and Mikko Koskinen steals the show

270

The Voicemail Bonus Episode

271

Nation History, Hip Hop, and the Edmonton Oilers feat. Wanye Gretz

272

Jay Woodcroft has the Edmonton Oilers rolling... I think... maybe

273

Reaction Episode: Edmonton Oilers fire Dave Tippett

274

The love of sports and 90 Day Fiance with Caroline Szwed

275

Oilers showing resilience, pond hockey, and Tyler Yaremchuk

276

Talkin' Oilers and Getting Pissy with Jason Gregor

277

Evander Kane takes over the Nation

278

A New Beginning, Oilers Pain, and Frank Seravalli