Nation Real Life

It's Thursday afternoon after a HUUUUUGE Game 4 win over the Dallas Stars, the boys on the Real Life podcastThe boys started the Thursday episode of Real Life with a recap of last night's Oilers game after the boys came up with one of the most exciting outings of the playoffs. After being down 2-0 after 5:29, Edmonton woke up in a huge way and absolutely laid the boots to the Dallas Stars for a dominant comeback win.Changing gears, the guys started talking about the amazing collection of super fans that surround this team and how they're almost becoming celebrities in their own right. From there, the fellas welcomed Dooks to the podcast as a special guest to discuss his playoff experience from down in Australia. As you'll hear, Dooks is always a beacon of positivity, and it was a lot of fun to hear how he's experiencing this playoff run from the other side of the world.Finally, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of the podcast with a conversation about jersey purchases after Baggedmilk rolled

The Oilers are getting set to kick off the Western Conference Final tonight against the Dallas Stars, and that meant the opportunity for an on-the-road edition of the Real Life Podcast.The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life with a quick recap of their travel down to Texas after the boys took the red eye to Dallas for games one and two. Despite a long night of travel and very limited sleep, the boys' spirits were high, and everyone was excited about what was to come in the first game at American Airlines Arena. After a few minutes of arguing about whether or not Ryan McLeod should be in the lineup in favour of someone else after some costly errors at the end of the second round versus Vancouver, the guys put together a squad bet for Game 1 in the hopes of paying for some of their trip. As you'll hear, the boys are feeling good about the start of this series, and they are putting their money on manifesting a win. Nation Real LIfe

It may be a holiday Monday, but that didn't stop the boys from heading into the studio for a Game 7 edition of the Real Life Podcast to get prepped for Edmonton's biggest game of the season.The guys started the Monday episode of Real Life with an array of topics related to the Oilers but didn't really relate to the task at hand. From Crawford's acting as the ultimate insider to the way we felt before and after Game 6, the boys tap-danced around tonight's game a little bit before finally getting to the task at hand for 30 seconds at most.The Oilers talk was quickly interrupted, however, by a quick chat about Scottie Scheffler getting arrested before the PGA Championship and how the story was so bizarre, given what everyone knows about him. The guys then talked about Jay catching a donair at Game 6 and how he was so excited to get one despite it not being the greatest thing he's ever eaten. Looking ahead to Game 7, the guys walked through their keys to victory and what the Oilers need to do to advance to t

Is there anything better than a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast to help you close out your week? Of course not. This Thursday, the squad looked ahead at tonight's Game 5 matchup between the Oiler and Canucks along with whatever nonsense got in the way of the guys staying on topic.The squad started the Thursday episode of Real Life by discussing the Moose Jaw Warriors' sweep of the Portland Winterhawks, which won them the WHL Championship. Wanye and Jay are Moose Jaw lifers, so both guys were incredibly excited about the team's progress to the Memorial Cup.After a minute of Moose Jaw-related happiness, the guys immediately started yelling at each other about Kris Knoblauch's decision to play Calvin Pickard for a second straight game. Much like the last episode of the podcast, the boys were fired up and were not shy about voicing their opinions at extreme volumes.Finally, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of the podcast with a story from landlord Chalmers about how his tenant let a toilet run for

It's the Monday after a devastating Game 3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, which meant the boys had plenty to talk about on the new episode of the Real Life Podcast.The guys started the Monday episode of Real Life with a random collection of topics that included trip cigarettes, playing soccer on asphalt, and how rough childhood sports were back in the 90s. If we're being honest, the boys were really just doing what they could to avoid talking about the disaster that was Game 3. Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, Chalmers ran through a list of issues he has with the team right now. From singling out Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as someone who needs to be better to calling out the Oilers' defencemen for their lack of physicality, no one was safe from this classic rant. Finally, with all of the negativity out of the way, the boys wrapped up the podcast with some positivity regarding why we think the Oilers can still win this series. Needless to say, the Oilers will have to be a whole lot better if they're

It's the Monday leading into the Oilers' Round 2 matchup versus the Vancouver Canucks, which meant the boys had plenty to talk about on the new episode of the Real Life Podcast. Starting off the podcast, the guys started the show by critiquing Tyler's fashion choices after he showed up to the podcast wearing a fresh pair of New Balances. That led to a larger conversation about how fashion trends have changed significantly depending on what era you were born. Changing gears, the guys dove into the rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that kicked off over the last couple of weeks and how it went from talking about who's the greatest to trading barbs that are way over the line. After walking Jay through the history of the beef, the guys then walked through the best tracks in the back and forth and who everyone thinks is winning.The fellas also discussed last night's Roast of Tom Brady and how it was an intense night of barbs for one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever do it. Given Brady's status

Is there anything better than a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast to help you close out your week? Of course not. This Thursday, the squad discussed last night's franchise enderKicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a recap of the first round and how much fun it was to watch the Oilers work through those five games and knock the Kings out again. From the way Game 1 featured a Zach Hyman hat trick to last night's power play dominance, the L.A. Kings didn't have many answers for the offensive side of the Oilers' game.Sticking with what went well in the first round, the fact that the Oilers were deadly on the special teams on the PP and PK was a major storyline in this win. The Oilers were basically a coin flip on the man advantage while also staying perfect on the PK, and that difference in execution was a massive difference-maker in winning the series.Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Tuesday episode of Real Life with a conversation about whether we'd rather face the Vancou

We're in Los Angeles for games 3 and 4 of the playoffs, and that meant the opportunity for a hotel room edition of the Real Life podcast. Starting off the podcast, the guys shared a lively recap of their shared experiences in Los Angeles over the last couple of days. From the way the quartet set up their room to the constant eating that Liam has been doing, the first few days of the trip have been filled with good vibes and great times.From there, we walked through our obvious lack of knowledge about the Los Angeles area, as Tyler learned for the first time that the greater LA area is comprised of a bunch of cities. Looking around the NHL, the guys spent a couple of minutes discussing the gong show in Toronto last night and how the fanbase is melting down about last night's performance against the Bruins. Finally, the guys talked about what to expect from tonight's matchup against the Kings and how excited everyone is about the opportunity to put a stranglehold on the series. Of course, the boys wil

There's no better way to wrap up your Monday than with a fresh episode of the Real Like Podcast, and this week, the boys churned out a classic episode. The guys welcomed Goat and Little Bro from Utah to help us get set for Game 1 against the Kings while also walking us through what a potential Nation Vacation to Salt Lake City might look like now that the NHL is going.The Real Life Podcast kicked off this week's episode by welcoming the Utah boys to the podcast to talk about their first few days back in Edmonton and how Tyler told them we were recording on Sunday instead of the usual Monday. Seeing as Tyler wrapped up the regular season on a vacation, his dates were all out of whack, and the result has been details slipping through that he normally covers.Getting back to the Utah boys, the guys made their way back to Edmonton for games 1 and 2 against the Kings, so the boys spent some time talking about how excited they were to be back in the city and for the playoffs to get going. If you've never heard from

With the regular season coming to an end tonight, the guys have a lot on their mind. First we Wanye, Jay, Liam and BM talk about the final game for the Arizona Coyotes before the ship off to Utah, breaking down their ownership, the broadcast last night and past teams in the NHL.They soon drifted away from the Oilers to talk about the cloud seeding and floods in Dubai and the Memorial Cup in the WHL which was soon derailed by Liam's admission to buying movie theatre popcorn, just to take it home. Without even seeing a movie! This lead to talk of our beloved Rexall Place and enjoying their last sips of legendary suds and sharing opinions on the outrageous prices of Playoff tickets this season.Would you ever consider going to an Oilers game alone? Maybe it's not such a bad idea. They then finish off discussing our future plans for the Playoffs where you can find us out on the road and who we would like to play in the first round.Then Wanye and Liam went on a rant about the recent movies they'

There's no better way to wrap up your Monday than with a fresh episode of the Real Like Podcast, and this week, the boys churned out a classic episode. The guys discussed Tyler's neighbourhood drama, urban farming, and the Oilers welcoming Connor McDavid back to the lineup after missing three straight. The Real Life Podcast kicked off this week's episode with a diverse range of topics. From Jay's dance with a 6mg Zyn to Dogpatch's creative use of leftover bread and discussion on the number of chickens one can own in Edmonton, the first 15 minutes were a whirlwind of interesting and unexpected conversations.Changing gears, we got the latest update on the drama on Tyler's street. Over the last year, his neighbours have been beefing in a very real way, and the story escalated once again this past weekend. The pettiness is rising to exponential levels, and the result has now been for the police to get involved. To put it simply, things are really getting out of hand.Turning the show back to the Oilers, the g

Is there anything better than a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast to help you close out your week? Of course not. This Thursday, the squad discussed OJ Simpson's passing, the rap beef between J.Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar.On the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys started with the news that everyone was talking about: OJ Simpson died. That gave Chalmers the opportunity to test out a new Ghost OJ impression to recap the final days of his life. As you'll hear, the podcast started off like a house on fire, and it didn't really slow down much from there. Changing gears, the guys talked about the J. Cole and Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar rap beef. While Wanye thinks this whole beef is fake news, Baggedmilk and Chalmers don't care as long as the music is good. According to Worldstar's Instagram, Drake will be dropping a new diss track at some point Thursday, and that news had the boys excited that the song will be a banger. Turning the podcast toward the Oilers, the guys recapped this three-game w

Attendance for today's podcast was sparce as Jay was in Toronto, Baggedmilk was getting his whipped service and Chalmers was on the grind. That meant it was a Tyler and Wanye takeover episode of the podcast and the two of them had a blast. They kicked things off by talking a little bit about their lives before the nation when they both worked retail jobs. They told stories of theft, promotions, and the lessons that come from having real jobs. From there, they talked about the Oilers strong weekend and their pursuit of the top spot in the division. Wanye talked about how we seem to gloss over positive moments now and reminded everyone of how dark things were at one point in Edmonton. They wrapped up the show with some talk about their lives as of late and concluded a fun two-man edition of The Real Life Podcast.

Is there anything better than a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast to help you close out your week? Absolutely not. This Thursday, the squad discussed phone etiquette, the Oilers' horrific loss to the Stars, and whatever nonsense came to mind.Starting off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys launched into a lively debate about whether or not they're likely to answer their phone if you call. It's always a surprise to see where these discussions lead, and this time, it led to a revelation-there are a few guys on the podcast who will not answer a phone call if it comes in past business hours.Somehow, talking about phone calls led to a recap of Wanye and Jay's trip to Moose Jaw. Not only did they go to watch the Warriors win a couple of playoff games, but they also went to the casino to play some Blackjack, which led to a passionate conversation about their approach to the tables.Turning the podcast back to the Oilers, the guys discussed last night's debacle in Dallas. That game was supposed to be a me

Monday means a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast is set and ready to launch you into the start of a new week. This week, the guys were discussing the Oilers' stretch drive, spring in Edmonton, and how this part of the year is one of the greatest times for sports.Kicking off the Monday episode of Real Life, the boys discussed the end of the Edmonton Oilers' 2023-24 campaign and how it's getting to the point where every game is exciting. Not only are the games exciting, but the boys are also playing some meaningful games down the stretch that still has them chasing the Vancouver Canucks for first place in the Pacific Division.Changing gears, the guys spent the next few minutes talking about betting on baseball after the new MLB season kicked off last week. One thing you'll learn as you get into betting on baseball is how far into the weeds you can get. As you'll hear, Tyler and his buddies go way out there when they're betting on baseball, and some of the bets they put down almost sound made up, given how

Is there anything better than a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast to help you close out your week? Absolutely not. This Thursday, the squad was looking at the start of the 2024 MLB season, the Oilers' matchup versus the Kings, and the horrific stories kicking off in the world of hip hop.Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, Tyler walked the gang through the illness that kept him off the Monday episode of the podcast. As you'll hear, Yaremchuk gets a little bit graphic when describing his flu-related symptoms.Changing gears, the guy talked a little bit about sports, as the Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings in a huge Pacific Division game, and the Toronto Blue Jays are getting set to kick off their 2024 MLB season. With baseball kicking off today, the guys looked at a few different stories from around the league, including the Shohei Ohtani betting scandal, the Jays' chances of making some noise, and what is going on with the Oakland A's.Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of the R

It was a tough weekend in Oilers land, which meant there was plenty to talk about on the Monday episode of Real Life. The real question, as always, was whether the guys would talk about the team or wander into topics unknown.Kicking off the podcast, the guys got started with a recap of Wanye's eventful weekend after an unexpected parenting challenge caught him completely off guard. As you'll hear, having children can be an adventure, and sometimes the result will be a disgusting mess you never expected.Changing gears, the guys got into some Oilers talk after what was a very difficult weekend in Ontario. After back-to-back losses in Toronto and Ottawa, the Oilers will need to check themselves in the mirror after some costly errors and poor ended up sewering their time in Ontario. No matter how you slice it, it was a tough weekend for Edmonton. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Monday episode of Real Life with a look at the Shohei Ohtani situation with the Dodgers and how that story just gets more bizarre by

It's Thursday afternoon, and that means a fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast is all set and ready to massage your earholes. This week, the guys discussed the start of March Madness, the big Shohei Ohtani news, and gave a few takes on the Edmonton Oilers while they were at it. Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a look at the Oilersnation March Madness bracket and how one of the favourites has already been eliminated from the tournament. With brackets across the Nation ruined after only one game, the guys had a good time walking through the first couple hours of the NCAA's big moment. Changing gears, the guys spent the next few minutes talking about sports betting after the news broke this week that Shohei Ohtani's translator was fired for allegedly gambling on sports. Given how much money some of these companies are investing in pro leagues, is it really surprising to find out that people close to the game are putting bets down?Turning the podcast back to the

It's time for your regularly scheduled Monday afternoon episode of the Real Life Podcast. Only this time, the boys had some major news to talk about after Tyler finally got engaged to his lovely girlfriend, and it's not even a bit this time.Kicking off the Monday pod, the guys started with the breaking news from this past weekend that Tyler Yaremchuk got engaged to his longtime girlfriend. Given that this has been a running bit on the podcast for several years now, some people thought the engagement was a joke, but he actually did it for real this time. Changing gears, the guys then recapped Jay's vacation to Hawaii and the business trip he took immediately afterward to Copenhagen to meet our new business daddies at Better Collective. As you'd imagine, going from Hawaii straight to Denmark is quite the piece of travel, and bopping all over the planet the way he has over the last couple of weeks has him feeling upside down.Lastly, the guys wrapped up the Monday episode of the podcast with a collection of

It's Thursday afternoon, and that means a fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast is all set and ready to massage your earholes. This week, the guys discussed Connor Brown's first goal of the season and Zach Hyman's delayed hat trick and walked through another mouse update from Wanye Manor. Kicking off the podcast, the guys started with a look back at last night's Oilers game and how it was one of the most fun games the boys have been to that was essentially meaningless. From Connor Brown scoring a big goal to Zach Hyman's delayed hat trick announcement, last night's 7-2 win over the Washington Capitals was arguably one of the most fun games we've ever attended. Changing gears, Wanye gave the first mouse update from Wanye Manor in quite some time after he found another wee lad in his basement. Even though he thought this issue was all cleared up long ago, he quickly realized that was not the case at all after moving his couch downstairs and seeing another mouse staring back at him. Las