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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 an array of topics that ranged from betting on the Masters to the Oilers to trying to figure out who Edmonton will face in the first round of the playoffs. With the randomness out of the way, the guys discussed the argument that Tyler started on Twitter that suggested block cheese is significantly better than pre-shredded cheese. With that out of the way, the guys got back to some Oilers talk as we still do not know who the boys will be facing in round one. Depending on how the next few games play out, the list of potential opponents the Oilers could face only seems to be getting wider. With that in mind, the guys spent some time on which team they would prefer to play in round one, not only for the series itself but also for the potential travel plans. Lastly,

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 Nuge hitting 100 points, buying tickets to the Masters, and a whole lot more.To kick off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hitting 100 points last night against the Anaheim Ducks. Before the guys even got rolling on the RNH talk, the guys got distracted by talk of the Avatar guy that lives in Edmonton and whether or not he regrets tattooing himself blue. As you'll hear, this conversation went on for probably way too long as Baggedmilk and Wanye wouldn't let it go. Getting back to the Oilers, the guys wondered what to expect over the final three games of the season. Will Jay Woodcroft rest his big guys down the stretch? Changing gears, the guys spent some time talking about whether or not Jay can hit a ball out of Re/Max Field if given

A new week has landed and the Oilers clinched their playoff spot on Saturday, 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 another look back at #ChumGate after the guys started podcast with an old intro from years ago. Next up, the guys looked at what's happening with A.I. right now after Wanye found a fake Jay-Z track that sounds almost exactly like the hip hop icon. Sticking with fake news, the guys then talked about Cam Lewis' April Fool's Day joke that said Connor McDavid was suspended for six games after his hit on Mikey Anderson. With that out of the way, the guys talked about the Oilers' clinching their playoff spot on Saturday against the Ducks and how it was a dominant performance by the Oilers against a team they should beat every time. Changing gears, the guys spent some time talking about baseball after the MLB season is finally underway after instituting a h

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 MLB season tickets, Tyler not knowing his colours, and a whole lot more.To kick off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a quick chat about HockeyFights.com after The Athletic wrote an article about the site earlier in the week. But what Tyler actually wanted to talk about was opening day for MLB season and how the Jays' first game of the year is at 2 PM even though everyone has to work. That led the guys to talking about baseball season tickets and how it's such a slog to have so many games to go to that it's hard to understand how they make sense. From there, the podcast fell off the rails a little bit as the guys learned that Tyler can't tell the difference between maroon and red. That led the guys to wonder what other secrets Tyler is keeping. Changing gears, the

A new week has landed and the Oilers' winning streak was snapped on Saturday, which meant there was a whole lot to talk about on the Monday episode of the podcast.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a random food conversation after news came out that Tyler will be eating cat food after the Boston Bruins clinched the Atlantic Division. After a few minutes spent trying to convince Tyler to eat an entire can of cat food, the conversation then turned to a revelation from Jay that he doesn't own a microwave. That led the guys to discuss what other weird things are happening in their houses and whether or not they have any other oddities going on in their lives that need to come out. Getting back to the Oilers, the guys spent about two seconds talking about hockey before the podcast fell off the rails again. Instead, they wrapped up the podcast with a random mish-mash of betting talk, score predictions, and takes on what the Oilers need to do to beat the Coyotes tonight at Mullett

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A new week has landed, the Nation's 15th birthday party is in the books, and the Oilers are rolling, which meant there was a whole lot to talk about on the Monday episode of the podcast.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a recap of Saturday's Oilersnation birthday party and how it was an incredible day spent with hundreds of fellow Nation Citizens. From the moment the party started to when it wrapped up with a team dinner at Japanese Village, the guys recapped what was an incredible day for everyone in attendance and how grateful they all were to have everyone back at the Pint Downtown. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the podcast with Lars and Tim from Oilersnation Germany for another recap of their trip to Edmonton, including what it was like to meet Devin Shore after Thursday's game against the Stars. As you'll hear, the guys have been in town for three Oilers wins and a huge Nation viewing party, which is a stark contrast from the last time the group was in town ahead o

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 welcomed Nils and Tim from Oilersnation Germany, sampled some candies, and a whole lot more.Kicking off the second episode of Real Life of the week, the podcast got started by welcoming Nils and Tim from Oilersnation Germany as they kicked off their own #NationVacation for the week. From the 22-hour journey it took to get here to meeting Leon Draisaitl after the Oilers/Sens game to shutting down a curling rink, it was fun for the boys to listen to their experiences and how much fun they're already having over the first couple of days. Next up, the boys tried a bunch of German candies and gave their reviews. Getting back to the Oilers, the squad previewed tonight's game against the Stars and how this is a huge matchup given that Dallas could end up being a first round opponent if the Oilers get stuck in

A new week has landed and another #NationVacation is in the books, which meant there was a whole lot to talk about on the Monday episode of the podcast.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at Psy after Wanye told Baggedmilk that he wanted to have a Gangnam Style button on the Rodecaster. That conversation somehow led to Baggedmilk talking about his favourite TikToker, The Whizzard, and how the stories never seem to end with this guy. Changing gears, the guys turned the podcast toward the #NationVacation and how it was a fantastic time despite the horrific results of the hockey game. As you'll hear, these trips are always amazing and offer up an experience that you can't get anywhere else. Next up, Chalmers wanted to give the guys another Ja Morant update as the bad news just keeps coming for the NBA star after some leaked photos of him hit the Internet over the weekend. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the podcast with a look at the Oilers' schedule and how the pressur

The boys are in Toronto for a #NationVacation, which meant an emergency episode of Real Life to talk about the trip so far and what's to come for tonight's matchup between the Oilers and Leafs.To kick things off, the guys started talking about their first 24 hours in Toronto and how the trip has been so much fun already even though getting here was initially delayed. Because of weather delays, the flight into Toronto was delayed but that didn't stop the crew from kicking off the weekend in a big way. The thing about these trips is that the people that join us are so much fun, so even when things don't go our way — like a weather delay — and we always seem to make the best of any situation. Looking ahead at tonight's Oilers game versus the Leafs, the guys could not contain their excitement as watching a game in Toronto from a luxury suite is a bucket list item for any hockey fan. The point of the story, of course, is that you need to come on one of these #NationVacations because they're an experience unli

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 looked at late-night informercials, watching live sports, and a whole lot more.Kicking off the second episode of Real Life of the week, the podcast got started with a very random discussion about infomercials after Tyler uttered the phrase "set it and forget it" without knowing its origin. That led the guys to talk about all of their favourite infomercials from over the years and how it used to be fun to sit and watch the shenanigans late at night. Changing gears, Tyler talked about what it took for him to get his pro-serve certificate to be able to serve drinks at the Oilersnation 15th Birthday bash that's coming up next weekend. As you'll hear, it's almost amazing that Tyler was able to pass the test with flying colours given that the exam itself was filled with such outrageous scenarios. La

A new week has landed and the trade deadline has passed, which meant there was a whole lot to talk about on the Monday episode of the podcast.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at the Ja Morant situation that's playing out in the NBA right now as the 23-year-old star finds himself in hot water after an array of issues. If you don't know the story, the Ja Morant situation gets weirder and weirder as you find out more details, but to hear Chalmers recap the whole situation added an extra layer of hilarity. Changing gears, Chalmers spent a few minutes talking about the big UFC fight from this past weekend after Jon Bones Jones made his return to the octagon after nearly a decade away. Getting back to the Oilers, the guys looked at how Ken Holland did at the trade deadline and what everyone's first impressions are of the new guys. For a lot of Oilers fans, it's easy to fall in love with Mattias Ekholm and all of the amazing things he seems to be doing already. In other n

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 looked at the Mattias Ekholm trade, Nick Bjugstad coming in for a 3rd round pick, and a whole lot more.Kicking off the second episode of Real Life of the week, the podcast got started with Wanye's rant about Reid Schaefer being traded and how it is heartbreaking for all of us to lose Ginger Beef without even having him play a single game with his hometown club. From there, the guys looked at last night's win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and how it was one of the most fun wins that we've seen all season. The guys also dove into the Nick Bjugstad trade that the Oilers completed while the podcast was happening. As you'll hear, the reaction to the trade was very split as the Oilers paid not only a 3rd round pick but Mike Kesselring, a prospect that many Oilers fans had high hopes for down the line. Either w

To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a conversation about non-alcoholic beers as Jay cracked open a fresh one to kick off the show. For the parent in the room, being able to enjoy a non-alcoholic beer and feeling like you're still part of the action, but for everyone else, it's tough to make sense of what's going on here. Changing gears, Wanye told a few stories from going back to Rexall Place last week after being given a media tour of the old barn. As you'll hear, touring through Rexall Place was an extremely nostalgic experience after spending so many wild nights in that building, and Wanye was extremely grateful to experience the old rink one last time. Getting to the current version of the Oilers, the guys looked at some of the latest rumours that are surrounding the team, including their reported interest in Mattias Ekholm. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Monday episode of Real Life with a look at tonight's matchup versus the Bruins and how this is a majo

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 the week. On today’s show, the guys looked at Chalmers' approach to dinner, Winston Churchill's daily routine, and a whole lot more.Kicking off the second episode of Real Life of the week, the podcast got started with a look back at 1999 as our friends at Oodle Noodle revealed that the Slim Shady LP came out on this day 24 years ago. And as you'll hear, this simple fact completely derailed the podcast before it even had a chance to get going. After the music talk was out of the way, Chalmers talked about the physical he got this morning before the show, and the way he described the events had the room in stitches. Getting back to the Oilers, the guys looked at the schedule the boys have coming and what they need to do over that time to earn a passing grade. The guys also talked about the trade deadline, and how the Oilers need to find a wa

Another Thursday has landed on the calendar, which means the boys from the Real Life Podcast are back with a whole lot to talk about to wrap up the week. On today’s show, the guys looked at the Erik Karlsson rumours, what the Oilers should give up to get him, and welcomed Jamie from South Island Pie Co to talk a little about the new partnership.Kicking off the second episode of Real Life of the week, the podcast got started with a chat with Jamie from South Island Pie Company to talk about our new partnership, moving to Edmonton, and falling in love with the Edmonton Oilers. As you'll hear, Jamie's journey is a fascinating one, and learning about his passion for pies was a whole lot of fun. From there, the podcast devolved into yelling at each other about Erik Karlsson and why the Oilers need to do what it takes to go out and get him. As you'll hear (or not), four of the five podcast members were all-in on the idea of getting Karlsson while Tyler's reasonable approach to this situation was anything

The Oilers just wrapped up their road trip, the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, and the gang is all back in the same room, 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 the Super Bowl, including a conversation about the ads, the game itself, and, of course, Rihanna's halftime show. From start to finish, the spectacle of the Super Bowl is always something to behold and it was interesting to hear everyone's highlights from the day. Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, the guys talked about how rough it was to lose to Montreal on Sunday morning, but even though that loss hurt because of the opponent, it wasn't the end of the world either. Despite their disappointment in losing to the Habs, it's hard to feel too bad as the Oilers were able to run through more than a month without a regulation loss. Sticking with the Oilers, the guys dug into the Erik Karlsson rumours that

Another Thursday has landed on the calendar, which means the boys from the Real Life Podcast are back with a whole lot to talk about to wrap up the week. On today’s show, the guys looked at the term G.O.A.T, fighting at sporting events, and more.Kicking off the second episode of Real Life of the day, the podcast got started with Wanye's hatred of the term GOAT and how it's so wildly overused these days. Back in the day, we used to name Goats and Stars at Oilersnation and the Goat was the term we used as our whipping boy. Just as that conversation was wrapping up, Chalmers wandered into the studio and kicked off a whole conversation about the fight that broke out at the Stars game and how there has never been someone that's deserved to get punched more than that guy. From there, the podcast devolved into all kinds of random nonsense about everything from Jaleel White on Family Matters to cricket to Chalmers' favourite week of the year. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of Real Life with a chat a

Tyler is back from the all-star game, the Oilers play tomorrow, and the NHL is gearing back up for its second half, 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 recap of Tyler's long day of travel on his way back from Florida for the NHL All-Star Game. After what Tyler describes as an incredibly boring All-Star weekend, his long wait in the lounge at Pearson Airport gave him a free lesson in what it takes to be a true airport drinker. From there, Tyler told a few more stories from the ASG and how the event was incredibly boring despite how much time, money, and effort was put into organizing the weekend. Getting back to the Oilers, the wait is nearly over for the boys to get back on the ice for what is a very important stretch of games. With four winnable games coming up on the schedule this week, the Oilers have a big opportunity in front of them to keep climbing up the Pacific Division

Another Thursday has landed on the calendar, which means the boys from the Real Life Podcast are back with a whole lot to talk about to wrap up the week. On today’s show, the guys recapped the Evander Kane interview, the Jasper pond hockey tournament, and more.Kicking off the second episode of Real Life of the day, the podcast got started with a whole bunch of nonsense as there are no Oilers games to talk about, which left the door open for shenanigans. With Tyler in Florida for the All-Star Game, Liam stepped in to man the ship but whether or not he had any control is up for debate. With that in mind, the first 10 minutes of the show were spent talking about Liam's love of cheesecake. They also spent time talking about a bunch of random sports stories after reports surfaced that Lionel Messi was reportedly offered hundreds of millions of dollars to play in Saudi Arabia just like Ronaldo. From there, the podcast really started to get weird as the guys were all over the map. From flight hacks to Wanye's advent