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The draft is a couple of weeks away, the Oilers rumours are flying, and that means there was plenty to talk about on the newest episode of the Real Life Podcast, but whether or not the guys actually get to any of that news is a different question entirely.Kicking off the Monday episode of Real Life, the boys started taking bets on when Chalmers would show up given that he was the first one in the group chat this morning to discuss the show. Baggedmilk set the over/under at 4.5 minutes for how late Chalmers would be, and before the bids were even set, he strolled through the door to lock in the under. Getting back to business, the dads on the show recapped their Father's Day which saw everything from live music to weddings to playing dice despite the numbers on the die not having anything to do with the rules. From there, Chalmers went on a rant about the Stanley Cup parade from Vegas and how he thinks some of the boys were trying too hard. Somehow, arguing about pro athletes partying too hard led to Chalmers

The Stanley Cup has been handed out, the offseason is officially underway, and that meant the boys on the Real Life Podcast had all the time in the world to talk about everything and nothing in particular.Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a collection of nonsense that included Floyd Mayweather fighting John Gotti III for what seems like ridiculous money. Randomly, the guys then spent a few minutes talking about TSN 1260 getting shut down yesterday and how it was a very sad day for radio in our city. Somehow talking about TSN 1260 closing down turned into a conversation about why Vin Diesel changed his name from Mark Sinclair. From there, the podcast turned into an array of nonsense that ranged from rappers' real names, Liam learning who John Gotti was, and the latest arrest for Boosie Badazz. Changing gears entirely, the guys welcomed UFC fighter, Mike Mallot, to the podcast to talk about his experience at UFC 289 and what it was like to have the Canadians go 6/6 on the

Happy Monday Nation Citizens! The latest Real Life Podcast is here for your listening pleasure. Liam slid in because the group was short-staffed. To start things off today, they talked about his facial hair. He started growing a playoff moustache and has been letting it ride ever since. From there, Tyler managed to get things back to sports and they talked about Nick Taylor's big win at The Canadian Open. Was it one of the biggest moments in Canadian sports? Also, Adam Hadwin got smoked by a security guard and Wanye thought it was the product of AI.They did get to some Oilers talk on today's episode as well. There are a lot of rumours connecting the Oilers to Flyers forward Travis Konecny. Is he worth giving up an Ekholm-like package for? Tyler, Jay and Liam debated that. Could it be time to part with a piece like Philip Broberg? The guys covered that and more today on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With no Oilers hockey in sight, the newest episode of the Real Life podcast had no structure and absolutely no set agenda whatsoever. If you're a fan of nonsense, this episode is for you.Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a brand new podcast intro from Meat Watcher that had the boys in tears as he touched on all the piss-related things that Tyler loves so dearly. From there, the guys dove into yesterday's massive merger news that saw the PGA and Liv Golf joining as a new entity after the two golf leagues announced a new deal that rocked the sports world. Trying to get the podcast back on the rails, Tyler wanted to talk about the three-way trade that happened in the NHL last week but the other boys were having none of it. In fact, the trade talk actually revealed an issue that is building between Tyler and Chalmers after the latter ended up winning the NHL clip challenge that's been going on for the last couple of weeks. Is the podcast causing a rift? Lastly, the guys wrap

The off-season still has plenty of runway left to go and the boys were looking for things to talk about, which meant another random episode of the Real Life podcast to help you wrap up your week.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with another round of complaints from Chalmers after he had to miss the Thursday episode of the podcast because of a mid-week baseball tournament for his kids. Sticking with tournaments, the guys talked about some golf and NBA playoffs, how they did with their bets, and why no one on the show watched even a minute of the Stanley Cup Finals. From there, Baggedmilk told a few stories from his 20-year high school reunion that happened on Saturday and how it was a blast to reconnect with some old friends even though all he and his buddies really wanted to do was make some poor life choices. From there, Chalmers told a few stories from the Like Combs concert from the weekend and specifically how he couldn't get a drink if he didn't have any cash. Lastly, we

With no Oilers hockey in sight, the newest episode of the Real Life podcast had no structure and absolutely no set agenda whatsoever. If you're a fan of nonsense, this episode is for you.Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started by introducing our new intern, Aleena, even though she really had no interest in being on the podcast. As you'll hear, the guys asked Aleena one question and barely let her answer before steering the show into the ditch. From unpopular food takes to Tyler's confession that he accidentally eats his own lip, the start of this podcast was an absolute disaster. Trying to get the show back on track, Aleena was finally able to get a couple of answers in about her journey in journalism and what it's been like to be an intern at The Nation Network. Changing gears, Jay finally got some clarity about when he'll be doing some batting practice at RE/MAX to find out once and for all if he can hit a ball out of the park. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of

The off-season has only just begun and the boys were looking for things to talk about, which meant another random episode of the Real Life podcast to help you wrap up your week.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a quick recap of the World Championships after Canada picked up a gold medal over Germany in yesterday's tournament finals. When Baggedmilk confessed that he didn't know the tourney was wrapping up until he saw it playing at Muggnz, leading the guys to argue about breakfast for the next 10 minutes. Changing gears, Tyler told a story about going to see his first ever comedy show this past weekend, leading the guys to talk about varying reasons they'd like to get drunk at West Edmonton Mall. Somehow the conversation about WEM led the guys to complain about Slurpees again since their go-to spot didn't have any of their machines working properly. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the podcast with a hockey clip game after Electronic Jordan submitted a 19-second clip of an Oile

The Oilers are still out of the playoffs, the boys aren't interested in the remaining teams, which meant another random episode of the Real Life podcast to help you wrap up your week.To kick off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at the NHL playoffs after the Florida Panthers punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals last night with another OT winner over the Hurricanes. One of the wildest parts about the Panthers is that the series win over the Hurricanes has actually turned Matthew Tkachuk into a loveable character. How can this be? Changing gears, the guys looked at the Frank Sinatra A.I. version of Lil Jon's track 'Get Low.' Next up, Tyler reopened his Words With Friends account for the first time in years to try and rekindle his relationship with Leah, his gaming partner for years whom he refused to interact with despite her best attempts. Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, the guys spent the next little bit talking about random Oilers players from the past afte

The boys have recovered from the Oilers sadness that gripped them during Monday's episode of the podcast, which meant there was plenty to talk about as the long weekend approaches.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with yet another conversation about Ja Morant after news broke this morning that Nike had pulled his signature shoe off their app and website. After trying to figure out why Morant can't stop allegedly waving a gun around, they wondered if this latest issue will cause him to lose a bunch of the money he was supposed to have coming his way. Somehow, talking about basketball led Chalmers to give an update on his toe that was somehow even more disgusting than the last update. Chalmers did not stop rooting around in his foot, but this time around, he found some gold at the end of his personal rainbow. Changing gears, the guys jumped around varying topics as they did what they could to avoid revisiting the sadness that was the end of the Oilers season. Finally, the guys wr

The Oilers' playoff is officially over after a tough loss last night at Rogers Place, which meant there was plenty to talk about on the Monday episode of the Real Life podcast.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a rant from Wanye after the Oilers got knocked out of the playoffs last night in Game 6. While Oilers fans everywhere are upset about the way the playoff run ended, Wanye tried to spread some positivity about the way things ended. For the other guys, however, it was pretty tough to find any silver linings after the Oilers took a real step back after making the Western Conference Finals a year ago. Then again, getting hurt is a huge part of being a sports fan, ya know? With the Oilers sadness expressed, the guys then discussed whether or not they'll be watching the rest of the playoffs or if Edmonton being out of the mix means it's time to do literally anything else. Getting away from the Oilers, Chalmers then told a horrible story about his toe that was one of the mo

The Edmonton Oilers picked up a huge win last night in Game 4, and that meant the boys on the Real Life Podcast had plenty to talk about on the Thursday episode of Real Life.To kick off the podcast, the guys got started with a look at last night's game against the Vegas Golden Knights and how it was one of the most fun games we've seen in quite some time. Not only did the Oilers come to play, but the game ended up getting spicy by the time all was said and done. For some reason, that led Chalmers to complain about the way Oilers fans sing the Canadian National Anthem. Why does he get annoyed about this? It's a fair question. Wanye also wanted to talk about Steve Urkel appearing at the game for some strange reason, and how his being at Rogers Place has many Oilers fans wondering what he was doing there in the first place. Getting back to the game, the boys discussed Darnell Nurse getting suspended for a game after being tagged with an instigator for his fight with Nick Hague in the final moments

The Edmonton Oilers made their way back home for the first time since Game 5 against the L.A. Kings, and I was very curious about how the boys would perform after being away for so long. To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a recap of their trip to Vegas for the two boys that weren't able to be on the trip. Thankfully for those that heard the two on-location podcasts, the guys kept the recap quick as to not repeat the same stories over and over again. From there, Chalmers dove into a wild story about his kids after they accidentally bear maced themselves in one of the most chaotic scenes you'll ever hear. He also told the story of his missing iPad that is still up in High Level and how getting it back is proving to be incredibly difficult despite knowing exactly where it is. Changing gears entirely, the guys pivoted to talking about schoolyard games from back in the day and how the kids don't know what they're missing. Finally getting to the Oilers, the guys lo

The boys wrapped their trip down to Vegas by recording a new episode of the podcast from their hotel room. To kick things off, they talked about how yesterday got going. The Las Vegas strip was loaded with orange and blue and the atmosphere outside of the arena was incredible. There were high-fives everywhere and almost every bar leading up to the arena was packed. The guys shared stories of the people they met and also, what they did to try and manifest an Oilers victory (hint: it involves wagering a lot of money on the team). Of course, they had some extra cash in their pockets thanks to a big win at the plastic ponies the night before. Things got derailed a little bit as they relived their big victory and talked about what they did to celebrate after. Then, they dug into the Oilers big victory. Leon Draisaitl is absolutely unstoppable right now, Evander Kane dropped the quote of the playoffs, and Connor McDavid is starting to wake up. It feels like the series has shifted in the Oiler's favour.After the gam

Jay, Tyler, and Baggedmilk are in Las Vegas for the start of the second round. Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started by recounting their travel day to Vegas and what it was like to fly down and experience a playoff game in a fantastic destination. Before getting to the hockey game, the boys discussed the vibes outside of T-Mobile Arena and how many Oilers fans came down to watch the boys play. Getting to the game itself, it was hard not to feel disappointed about the way things played out after Edmonton failed to bring their A or even B-game on the first night of this series. Whether it was the passes to no one in particular or the defensive gaffs that always seemed to end up in the back of the net, there is plenty of room for improvement for an Oilers group that surely expects more from themselves. Speaking of mistakes, we also dug into some of those errors and wondered whether they will mean lineup changes for Game 2. Needless to say, if the Oilers are going to even up thi

A new week has landed and the Oilers punched their ticket to the second round, which meant there was a whole lot to talk about on the Monday episode of the Real Life podcast.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a chat about the Moss Pit from Saturday night and how we all hope that the good times don't get ruined by a few idiots that are causing mayhem. Leaving that nonsense alone, the guys dove into Saturday's game and how it was a massive win for the Oilers because of the way the game played out over 60 minutes. The guys also talked about Stuart Skinner's broken stick and how it was incredible to watch the Oilers bounce back from what could have been a devastating blow. For an Oilers team that is now on its second run past the first round, it's been interesting to see the way the boys are able to lean on lessons learned from a year ago. Changing gears, the guys looked around the NHL as there were a couple of dragons were slayed by underdog teams that no one expected. With Bo

Another Thursday has landed on your calendar, which means the boys from the Real Life Podcast are back with another hour of nonsense and (maybe) some Oilers talk to wrap up your week. On today’s show, the guys talked about Tyler's fancy feast, the gap between Game 5 and Game 6, and a whole lot more.To kick off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a discussion about Tyler finally eating cat food after losing a bet earlier in the season. As you'll hear, the experience was fantastic for everyone at Nation HQ as the anticipation for the event has been ramping up mightily over the last few days. Needless to say, you'll want to watch the video on Baggedmilk's Instagram. Getting back to the Oilers, the guys tried to figure out how we're a few days out from Game 6 happening and still have no idea what time the boys will be playing at. We also wondered which team will benefit from having the extended break or whether neither side would want to wait that long to get going again. Looking aro

Jay, Tyler, and Baggedmilk are in Los Angeles and that meant the need for a special edition of the Real Life podcast.Kicking off the show, the guys got started with a recap of their trip to LA from getting on the plane in Edmonton to being at the game to knocking out a round of golf this morning at the hotel. As you'll hear, the boys are having a blast in LA despite the horrific results of the hockey game last night. Yet, at the same time, it was hard to ignore some of the annoying Kings fans that were in the building and how they don't seem to really know why they were chirping at us. Digging into the hockey game, the guys discussed how frustrating it is for the Oilers to be down 2-1 in this series despite outplaying the Kings handily at even strength. To put it lightly, the Oilers need to bring it in Game 4. The guys then talked about what else they're getting up to while in California, including a trip to the beach, an Anaheim Angels game, and some pre-game rituals that they'll be doing on Sunday to try an

Another Thursday has landed on your calendar, which means the boys from the Real Life Podcast are back with another hour of nonsense and (maybe) some Oilers talk to wrap up your week. On today’s show, the guys talked about the first two games against the Kings, feeling playoff stresses again, and a whole lot more.To kick off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at last night's win in Game 2 and how it was the only result the Oilers could have or they would have been in real trouble. The wild thing about that win is that the Oilers kicked off the night with a near perfect period before mistakes led to the Kings fighting their way back into a tie game. Thankfully, some magic by Klim Kostin early in the third period restored the Oilers' lead that they would not give up this time, evening up the series in what was a must-win affair for Edmonton. From there, Chalmers told what can only be described as a ridiculous story about his night at Rogers Place and how many rye and cokes he ha

A new week has landed and the Oilers officially clinched home ice for the first round, which meant there was a whole lot to talk about on the Monday episode of the Real Life podcast.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at some Stanley Cup predictions after Wanye watched Daily Faceoff Live and saw Tyler say the Rangers were going to take it. As he was trying to explain himself, Baggedmilk and Wayne busied themselves with betting on the Oilers to win the Stanley Cup. With the betting talk out of the way, the guys looked at the matchup versus the Los Angeles Kings and what the boys need to do to make sure they win this series. With some Oilers talk and predictions out of the way, the guys talked about some of the other series that will be kicking off tonight and specifically which ones we'd want to watch. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Monday episode of Real Life by putting together a squad bet for tonight's game against the Kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

We’re calling this our playoff hype episode and to help us get fired up for the upcoming playoff run we brought former Oilers defenseman Ladi Smid back onto the pod to tell us why this Oilers team is built to go on a deep run. To start things off, they picked his brain and got some thoughts on the Oilers' blueline. Ladi is loving what he’s seeing from Mattias Ekholm early in his Oilers career. He also hit on the season that Darnell Nurse has been having and how Evan Bouchard’s game has turned around.There is one player on this Oilers team that Ladi was teammates with and that is our boy Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. He talked about getting to play with ‘The Nuge’ earlier in his career and how he’s adjusted his game en route to becoming a 100-point scorer in the NHL.The conversation then flowed into Ladi’s new gig with the Edmonton Oil Kings, the future of fighting in the game, and also bringing his own son up through minor hockey in Edmonton.To wrap up the pod, they talked about how excited he is for playoff hockey in