Off Air Talks

This week on Off Air Talks, we're taking you along for one of those days where it feels like we've packed an entire week into 12 hours.

We kick things off with a workout at the brand-new Strong studio, stop by Fussy Detail Inc. to check out some incredible vehicle transformations, then get fully glammed up at Concrete Blonde before and finally settling into the studio to record.

In The Elks Files, we break down the Edmonton Elks' thrilling home opener and preview this Saturday's Game Changers event at Commonwealth Stadium, raising money and awareness for ovarian cancer.

Then, the Crystal Glass Crystal Ball takes a turn toward hockey as we discuss the Oilers' hiring of controversial coach Mike Babcock and what it could mean for the organization moving forward.

We also take a hilarious trip down memory lane with our bible camp stories, chat about Edmonton's record rainfall, flooded basements, and the wild storm stories we've been hearing from friends and family across the city.

Plus, we're getting ready for Ciara's birthday weekend, including Game Changers on the field at Commonwealth, Country Night at the Riverhawks game, and sneak in a weekday girls' night out on the Argos patio.

And finally, we share details on one of Edmonton's most anticipated summer events, Dîner en Blanc. The theme has been announced, tickets are now available to the public, and we're already planning our outfits. Flooding, Babcock and Bible Camp - it all somehow comes together.

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Sponsored by: Crystal Glass - crystalglass.ca

Edmonton Elks - goelks.com

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca

Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde (ask for Calsea & Kendra) - concreteblondehairbody.com

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

This week, we take the show on the road for a special Off Air Talks on the Field at Commonwealth Stadium as we tee up the Edmonton Elks home opener, new season, and an exciting new partnership we’re thrilled to share.

We debut The Elks Files, our new segment dedicated to all things Elks, where we break down hot topics surrounding the team, game-day experiences, events, and why we’re so excited to be at games all summer long bringing viewers along for the ride.

We also launch another brand-new segment, Crystal Ball presented by Crystal Glass and in true Off Air Talks fashion, it starts with a fittingly timed glass sliver incident before we make some bold predictions about what lies ahead.

Plus, we’re covering:

✈️ Travel packing tips

🍀 The hot singles of Boston (according to Ciara)

⛳ The exciting golf tournaments we’re emceeing this summer

🏈 Some seriously great Elks merchandise we’re proudly sporting ______________________________________________________________________

Sponsored by:

Crystal Glass - crystalglass.ca

Edmonton Elks - goelks.com

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca

Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde (ask for Calsea & Kendra) - concreteblondehairbody.com

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

It's a Vegas Recap on this week's episode of Off Air Talks, which includes – Beckham, Pool Days & A New Side of Las Vegas.

We're back from Las Vegas and this week we're recapping one of the most memorable trips we've ever taken. From the moment we arrived, we experienced a side of Vegas that felt completely different than the one many Canadians remember. Incredible food, sunshine, luxury, relaxation, hockey, and enough stories to fill an entire podcast.

We break down everything from airport lounges, spray tans and poolside cocktails to accidentally running into David Beckham, soaking up the Vegas heat and spending way too much time eating some of the best food we've had in years.

Highlights include:

☀️ Pool days and cabanas at Fontainebleau

🏒 Watching the Stanley Cup Final in Vegas

⚽ Football Watch Parties

🍸 Cocktail bars and martinis at Collins

🌮 Dinner at KYU and Cantina Contramar

🍝 Mother Wolf (and our hilarious kitchen-side seats)

🧖‍♀️ The incredible Lapis Spa & Wellness

🏆 The Hall of Excellence sports museum

🥂 Veuve Clicquot poolside parties

🎰 Gambling adventures and hidden pub finds

👀 Running into David Beckham

🍿 Wine and popcorn nights in the room

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Sponsored by:

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde (ask for Calsea & Kendra) - concreteblondehairbody.com

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

#OffAirTalks #LasVegas #FontainebleauLasVegas #VegasVacation #YEGPodcast #StanleyCupFinal #TravelPodcast #AlbertaTravel #VegasRecap

This week on Off Air Talks, we're diving into everything from horror movies and human connection to Vegas getaways and Edmonton rainstorms.

We chat about the hit new horror movie Obsession and the deeper themes behind it, including loneliness, isolation and why so many people seem to be craving genuine connection these days.

We also break down Edmonton's seemingly endless week of rain, how we've been spending our time, and why we're more than ready to trade puddles for sunshine as we head to Las Vegas for a special trip. As luck would have it, we'll be there during the Stanley Cup Final, so we're hoping for some hockey magic, hot weather and plenty of stories to bring back home.

Plus, in this episode:

✨ A recent blind date recap

🍸 A bougie downtown Edmonton bar hop

⚽ Watching Team Canada at BUCO during World Cup action

🌱 Gardening, greenhouses and summer projects

🏒 Stanley Cup excitement

☀️ Getting fully into vacation mode

Follow along with our Vegas adventures on social media and we'll be sure to recap all the fun when we're back! ______________________________________________________________________

Sponsored by:

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde (ask for Calsea & Kendra) - concreteblondehairbody.com

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

This week on Off Air Talks, Ciara and Lisa are diving into all things summer. The girls debate whether public pools are actually fun or just chaotic, while also sharing hilarious stories about being recognized completely naked at spas and in public change rooms. Yep… welcome to adulthood.

They also recap their first golf outing together at Riverside Golf Course and officially caught the golf bug again! From beautiful weather to patio hangs and asking listeners for the best local courses to try next, summer mode is fully activated.

The episode also tees up a huge World Cup kickoff party happening June 1 at Buco Pizzeria + Vino Bar in Epcor Tower where fans can score free swag just by making a reservation. 🍕⚽️

Plus:

-Why Whyte Avenue still hits as one of Edmonton’s best nights out

-Throwback nostalgia and how old songs/artists are suddenly becoming cool again -Wild vivid dreams that have been completely taking over lately

-Why Hudsons on Whyte and MKT Fresh Food | Beer Market still deliver old-school fun energy ______________________________________________________________________

Sponsored by:

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca

Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde (ask for Calsea & Kendra) - concreteblondehairbody.com

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

From unreal sandwiches to Vegas heat, this episode is all over the map in the best way. Ciara and Lisa kick things off with what might be the best deal in the city—an absolute must-try sandwich from Zymo's for just $9.90, while teasing a special project they’re working on tied to the Edmonton Entertainment District 👀

We also get into our first big travel partnership, a girls trip to Las Vegas and trust us, we are READY for the heat. We’ll be bringing you along for the full experience, so consider this your official invite to follow along.

Plus, we dive into:

-Binging Euphoria together and how wild it is compared to how we grew up

-Checking out Meathead this week and Ciara’s best-ever ribeye at Buco Pizzeria + Vino Bar

-Getting excited for patio season at Argos Bar | Bistro -Brazilians (yes… we went there)

-The upcoming mental health golf tournament we’re emceeing on May 28 at The Quarry

-Why getting your steps in actually matters -Our takeaways from The Roast of Kevin Hart

-The latest Sports Illustrated issue and the refreshing range of bodies being celebrated

-Our own toxic drunk traits (we’re self-aware, okay 😂)

-Why Whyte Avenue might just be the most underrated spot for a night out in Edmonton And....Elton makes a surprise appearance on the pod… honestly worth tuning in for him alone. ______________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by:

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca

Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde (ask for Calsea & Kendra) - concreteblondehairbody.com

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

It’s a full Ciara and Lisa catch-up, starting with how we spent Mother’s Day and rolling straight into everything that’s been making us laugh (and slightly unravel) lately. We get into the best patios and happy hours around the city as patio season officially takes over, plus the reality of how quickly a day can go off the rails when you’re running late—and yes, we have stories. Including the time we showed up to one of our last jobs on zero sleep and somehow made it through while basically laying in the dark on a community couch. We also dive into: -Summer fashion trends making a comeback (and what we’re actually wearing) -River float season—what you need to know to stay safe out there -The very real world of FaceTime dating men who don’t even live in the same country ______________________________________________________________________

Sponsored by:

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde - concreteblondehairbody.com

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re diving right in, starting with our biggest celeb crushes, the stories behind them, and a few that might surprise you.

From there, we get into one of our favourite discoveries lately - whisky. We do a tasting featuring two incredible pours from Hansen Distillery as we get ready for World Whisky Day. We’ll be celebrating with you on Saturday, May 16 from 12–5 PM at Hansen Distillery bar and patio, so come hang out, sip, and join us for fun drinks and entertainment.

We also spotlight an exciting local artist, J.A. Fletcher, who just opened the aSuperRare Gallery off Whyte Avenue. He’s currently competing in The People's Artist hosted by Johnny Depp, and he needs your votes to win a major opportunity. Head to peoplesartist.org and you can vote every day until May 14.

Plus, we get into:

-Why Off Air Talks merch might actually be helping men get girls (yes, really 😂)

-You can now shop our actual closets—Ciara and Lisa dropped off pieces to consign at The Rak… so you can literally shop our rack 👀

-The chaos, energy, and hilarious moments from the NHL playoffs

-An unreal BBQ courtesy of Ribeye

-And what we’re looking forward to at another wine dinner at Sorrentino's Century Park ______________________________________________________________________

Sponsored by:

Sorrentino's Restaurant Group - sorrentinos.group

Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca

Ciara and Lisa's cosmetic dermatology & laser provided by RejuvaDERM - rejuvaderm.ca

Lisa and Ciara's hair provided by Concrete Blonde - concreteblondehairbody.com

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode lighting, cameras and editing by Grailed Media

This episode is a blast! Ciara and Lisa take Off Air Talks on location for their latest Chef’s Table at Buco Pizzeria + Vino Bar with the hilarious and charming Alberto Alboreggia. Chef Alberto brings them behind the scenes into the kitchen, where they cook up a popular Italian style and playoff-inspired hot dog and fries pizza.

And yes… things get a little chaotic when they distract the chef and accidentally leave one in the wood-fired oven (you’ll see it all unfold). He also whips up a mouthwatering chicken parm calzone while the conversation flows, covering everything from Buco’s vibe as a go-to spot for watching sports, to why it’s just as fun after the game thanks to their standout happy hour.

Having known Alberto (and his flirty personality) for years, this one feels like a full-circle moment, back in the kitchen, on his turf, with plenty of laughs, great food, and unfiltered fun. ___________________________________________________________________________

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode shot and edited by Grailed Media

Sponsored by Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca

What started as a chance meeting at The Bower turned into one of those connections you just don’t forget. In this episode, Ciara and Lisa welcome two incredible women they met on a night out—Lisa Beebe, an assistant principal at an Edmonton high school, and Jennifer Pascoe, Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications at NAIT.

Best friends with an unbreakable bond, they open up about how their lives have mirrored each other in the most unexpected ways, from raising babies at the same time to navigating divorce, rebuilding, and ultimately finding love again.

The conversation also dives into how the education system has evolved over the years, creating more pathways and opportunities for students today and how NAIT has grown into a leading institution with a strong track record of helping graduates successfully transition into careers. ___________________________________________________________________________

Studio podcast chairs custom made by Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts

Episode edited by Grailed Media

Sponsored by Pro Co Painting - procopainting.ca