The Bits

Babe, wake up, new Tkachuk chants just dropped.

You know The Bits have to talk about the brothers we all love to hate — the Tkachuks. We discuss Brady getting absolutely dragged in Ottawa, plus a pitch of our own for some new chants to try out the next time the Florida Panthers roll into town. This week's 'Oil Check' is about the small joys in a season of complicated feelings, and why Quinn might have a new perspective.

We’re spotlighting the Edmonton Elks this week. Paulina, Claire, and Quinn look back at the team’s rough years, the decisions behind the decline, and how better leadership, player access, and reconnecting with fans brought the excitement back. Then they check in on the Oilers, celebrate Evan Bouchard’s hot start, dig into hockey’s latest storylines, and share a spooky-season “send away spell” you have to hear to understand.

Claire, Paulina, and Quinn get into the latest sports-world chatter, including the sudden Ashlyn Harris/Sophia Bush nuptials, astrology-fueled takes, and of course, a discussion on the Oilers: finding your way through a complicated season.

Stan Bowman responds to the Formenton backlash (kind of). The Bits digs into why it's been tough to be a woman who loves sports lately. Plus, fan free agency. We debate hypothetical new team homes, Later, some NFL fantasy football and the Edmonton Elks Grey Cup journey.

The Oilers signed Alex Formenton, and Claire, Quinn, and Paulina have some thoughts. They dig into the backlash, the pattern of soft landings for controversial signings, and why "he was acquitted" isn't the same as "this was the right move." Then: the Elks' Labour Day Classic win, Grey Cup buzz, and fantasy football chaos. Essential listening if you care about the Oilers, hate sports hypocrisy, or just need a cathartic listen.

The Oilers make an early exit in the playoffs, so here we are! The offseason begins, Oiler fans. What can we expect this summer with organizational or team shakeups? Who needs to worry? Plus, the playoffs continue, so we have our bandwagon breakdown on who our favourites (and not so favourites) for the cup. Plus, PWHL playoffs are also in full swing, so we get into our hopes and predictions.

Oilers TV Host, Paige Martin, and Digital Creator and Podcast Host, Baillie Scheetz join The Bits on this particularly rough day of debriefing the game 4 loss against Anaheim. With our guests bringing some behind-the-curtain insight, the group discusses that goal, what happens next, special boys and a round of "would you rather".

Join Claire and Paulina as the kick-off the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bits discuss the President's Trophy curse, including a couple theories as to where it originated. A look back at some iconic playoff fans for the Oilers, including Pastor Knoblauch (we have some thoughts for him btw). Plus, Oilers take on the Ducks in round 1 — unpacking past trauma with series predictions.

In this episode, we dive into the recent tensions within the Vegas Golden Knights locker room. Quinn, Claire, and Paulina discuss the handshake snub and other signs of discord that suggest deeper issues in team dynamics. The Bits also get into the different approaches to the draft compared to the NHL —is it better? Plus, the Buffalo Sabres playoff Cinderella story.

Quinn and Paulina discuss Bouchard's big reveal. The Oilers are on a heater and we take a quick snapshot of the playoff picture as it stands right now. Then there's the recent John Tortorella hire for the Vegas Golden Knights — are we worried? We get into the Tortorella lore and how this hire might shake things up for the Pacific division. Plus, the IOC announces they have banned trans women from the Olympics and we have some thoughts.