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The EST Hangout

Edmonton Sports Talk
Edmonton Oilers
NHL
Edmonton
Oilers
NFL
CFL
Connor Mcdavid
Edmonton Elks
Olympics
Canada
World Cup
Toronto Blue Jays
Hockey
Edmonton, Canada
Blue Jays
NBA
Super Bowl
Curling
Sentinel Storage
Grey Cup

Edmonton's only daily fireside sports talk show featuring some of the biggest names in Edmonton media, facilitated by Tom Gazzola and Matt Iwanyk.

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Latest Episodes

Garyn from the Combine Crew, Jay Milne, Benny Thomson and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking about the Edmonton Elks big 36-34 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, along with the upcoming weekend in the CFL. Saturday is the 3rd Major of the EST events cal... more

Guy Flaming from The Pipeline Show, Jeff Krushell from Krush Performance, Benny Thomson and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking all things sports, from the Edmonton Elks, to the World Cup, to hockey and whatever else their conversation takes them to.

The E... more

Benny Thomson, Jasmine Sidhu and Matt Iwanyk hangout talking about the latest rumours surrounding LeBron James, with the Heat accidently posting an introductory press conference YouTube video link. Elks depth chart day, they gang talks about their up... more

Jasmine Sidhu, Benny Thomson and Matthew Iwanyk hangout talking about the end of the 2026 World Cup and the impact it had on Canadians. They also get into the Edmonton Elks preparing for the Roughriders on Thursday. Its summer, sports is light so the... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Sandor
Postmedia sports writer and former Edmonton Eskimo
Postmedia / Eskimos (team history)
Episode: The EST Hangout | Elks run over the Redblacks
Taylor Inglis
Former Eskimo, sports analyst
Episode: The EST Hangout | Elks run over the Redblacks
Graeme Dickson
Representative from KidSport
KidSport
Episode: EST Hangout | Elks look for bounce back game as they host Redblacks
Joe Balaneski
Guest on Stadnik Invitational segment
Stadnik Invitational
Episode: EST Hangout | "Hear the Cry of Canada"
Kevin Radomski
Director of Business Operations, Edmonton Oil Kings
Edmonton Oil Kings
Episode: EST Hangout | Babcock Is In & Canada Plays Switzerland!
Joe Balineski
Elks PA/EST contributor
Edmonton Elks / EST Hangout
Episode: EST Hangout | Elks stay perfect
Graham Mosimann
Scout from Elks Call
Edmonton Elks
Episode: EST Hangout | Ooh Ahh Canada!!
Gaige Steinke
Plant Life representative, educator and store leader
Plant Life
Episode: EST Hangout | World Cup Matchday: Canada vs. Qatar!
Evan Dom
CEO of Sport Edmonton
Sport Edmonton
Episode: EST Hangout | All Is Quiet On The Oilers Front!

Hosts

Matt Iwanyk
Host with recurring involvement in the EST Hangout, connected to Edmonton Sports Talk and Play Alberta (promo mentions)
Jay Milne
Host with multiple entries across episodes
Dean Millard
Regular participant in Hangout discussions

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#69
Philippines/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#125
Ireland/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EST Hangout | Elks Training Camp opens Sunday!
Q: How does the group approach adapting to a new team environment while keeping continuity?
Beard describes depending on familiar teammates, using established plays, and leveraging the learning of new players to create a cohesive unit quickly, emphasizing preparation and communication.
EST Hangout | Elks Training Camp opens Sunday!
Q: What made you want to come to Edmonton?
Coulter explains that belief in the team's direction and the opportunity to raise a family in Edmonton were key factors, along with the chance to contribute to a culture they could trust.
The EST Hangout | Oilers season comes to an end, what now?
Q: What needs to change for the Oilers next season to improve their odds?
The panel suggests a combination of cap management, smarter coaching decisions, better depth pieces, and a plan to manage star players' ice time so the core can stay fresher for longer runs.
EST Hangout | First Hangout of 2026
Q: What advice would you have to someone who is starting new fitness goals?
The only way to change anything in your life is by changing your value system or identity.
EST Hangout | Elks LB Nick Anderson
Q: What team are you most looking forward to playing next year?
For me, it's a lot of teams, notably BC, as I want to seek retribution for last year's losses.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The EST Hangout

What is The EST Hangout about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show is a long-running, freewheeling Edmonton-area sports talk with a roundtable vibe. Episodes cycle through local CFL and NHL chatter, Oilers updates, and World Cup soccer, often spiked by personal stories, banter, and fan-centric segments. A recurring through-line involves media credibility, audience engagement, and community events, with occasional plants of broader culture topics like cannabis education and local business sponsorships. The format blends analysis, humor, and live-show energy, making it feel like a neighborhood sports talk salon with strong regional identity and frequent cross-talk from a rotating core of regulars and guest contributors. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want unabashed opinions, local context, a... more

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Which podcasts are similar to The EST Hangout?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The EST Hangout:

1. The Oil Stream
2. The Nielson Show
3. Two Guys & a Goalie
4. EST Afternoons with Hernan Salas & Joaquin Gage
5. The Reid Wilkins Show with Jay Milne

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The EST Hangout launched 3 years ago and published 711 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The EST Hangout include:

1. Steve Sandor
2. Taylor Inglis
3. Graeme Dickson
4. Joe Balaneski
5. Kevin Radomski
6. Joe Balineski
7. Graham Mosimann
8. Gaige Steinke

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