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The Bits

Quinn Phillips, Claire Devaney, Paulina Denholm

The Bits is Edmonton"s own women-led sports podcast hosted by Quinn Phillips, Claire Devaney and Paulina Denholm. Each week, they"ll dive into hot topics in sports, fantasy leagues and of course, the local Oilers.

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41:48

The drama that is the 2024 Summer Olympics

The Bits ·

2024/08/02

The first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics has provided a lot of inspriation, tears of joy, lessons in grammar about the opening ceremony (you have to listen to understand) and the rise of Canadian stars. But it also comes with a lot of drama, including angry Christians, and the cheating scandal that has marred the Canadian Women's national soccer team. The Bits dive in (yes, a lot of swimming) on all of it - including pettiness towards the world's all-time gymnast that we just won't be tolerating

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38:52

We're ready for the Olympics

The Bits ·

2024/07/21

The Bits are absolutely jacked for the Summer Olympics which kick off on July 26. Find out which sporting events they can’t miss, which local athletes to keep an eye on and who we are excited to see in general. Plus, Quinn goes OFF on her dislike of tennis… specifically the players, and… she’s not wrong. *disclaimer: Quinn wrote this description.

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35:28

Who did it better? It's the Team Canada Fantasy...

The Bits ·

2024/07/05

The Bits are in competition mode this week with a mock starting lineup draft for Canada's men's olympic team in 2026. Check out the different approaches to selecting their top lines. Who do you think built the best starting lineup? Plus, a historic announcement from the NHL this week.

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37:48

We're Fine. No, really, we are!

The Bits ·

2024/06/28

Well, the cup didn't come home this week but that's not keeping us down at The Bits. We do have some thoughts and feelings to work through though...join us as we recap the loss, some highlights from the season, and our "special boys" of the playoffs. And if you're an Oilers hater, don't worry, the Flames and Canucks fans get a shoutout too. Later in the episode, we touch on the upcoming NHL draft and concerns we have for next season's roster with salary conversations in the mix.

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27:14

Drag 'em back. This series is not over!

The Bits ·

2024/06/21

The boys are back in town. After forcing a game 6 which will take place at home, the Stanley Cup feels more within reach than ever this round. The ladies talk about game 6, the shift in momentum (and the shift in fan morale), and some predictions. Later in the episode we also discuss Cameron Brink's devastating injury.

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29:55

Hopes for Games 3 & 4, Florida Boy & Who Would Ya Spoon

The Bits ·

2024/06/13

Quinn, an international woman of mystery, is away this week, so Claire and Paulina hold down the fort with discussions around the Stanley Cup final (of course), discussing what we hope to see in the next couple of games here at home, and a follow up on our "Is Knoblauch Gutsy Enough" segment. We also debate issues with future "Florida Man" (you know, the shirtless kid trolling the camera at the Florida games?). Plus, another round of "Who Would Ya Spoon", Florida Panthers edition - don't worry, we

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44:45

It's Stanley Cup Final Time

The Bits ·

2024/06/08

This is not a drill, everyone! The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup final for the first time since 2006. We'll take a different approach than the other guys and look back at our NOT SO HOT TAKES from November when the team was 30th in the NHL. We certainly can't claim to be fortune tellers but we do have passion. We'll also talk about a brave pencil that wrote a new story (you gotta listen to understand). We also dive into the controversy, and frankly, the anger, in the WNBA as their fan

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33:29

Round 3 Matchup: Oilers vs. Stars Spotlight &...

The Bits ·

2024/05/24

In this week's episode of The Bits, we discuss the Round 3 matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars. Find out what to expect and key players to watch, and we talk round 3 vibes. Plus, we get weird with who we'd "spoon" on the Stars – our picks might surprise you! We also reflect on our favourite moments from Round 2, highlighting standout performances and game-changing plays in the Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers series that was. In our community segment, we're excited about

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33:36

Hey, are people ok?!

The Bits ·

2024/05/18

Did you know that 73% of NHL fans blame the ref for their teams win or loss? That is by no way a fact, but it's feeling more accurate these days and we really want to put an end to the whining. Also, not that we are bitter or anything, but what's up with the Canucks fanbase? Listen up to this episode, because, we also tackle important things like drip and star power in women's sports and we have our takes on Kansas City Kicker Harrison Butker's controversial speech.

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33:29

A Spicy Oilers vs. Canucks Conversation with Christy...

The Bits ·

2024/05/10

This week The Bits welcomes guests living in enemy territory... well, for one of them it's enemy territory. Christy and Fraser are two of Vancouver’s favourite morning radio hosts. Fraser is repping the orange and blue, and Christy is...not. We sit down with them for a spicy conversation about the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks round two playoff showdown. We talk fandom, and ask “is Vancouver okay?,” does Fraser feel safe, standout players, and the memorable moments that built the foundation

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27:28

The joys of the Oilers playoff run...so far

The Bits ·

2024/05/03

It shouldn't be much of a surprise that this week on The Bits, your hosts are going hard on Oilers hockey. A quick disposal of the L.A. Kings has given the ladies' confidence, but also a chance to rest their bodies after not taking their own 'it's a marathon not a sprint' advice. We talk next round hopes, a wild Ales Hemsky story, and more CoolBet updates. Plus, we get you set for the upcoming WNBA game in Edmonton between the Seattle Storm and L.A. Sparks - the only time The Bits will cheer for

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29:54

Brett Kissel Drama & Playoffs Energy with Puneeta...

The Bits ·

2024/04/26

Join us this week as Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, dives into the electrifying atmosphere of the playoffs in the downtown core. We'll also explore what it means to be a real fan, engaging in deep discussions about loyalty, passion, and fan support (warning: we might get a bit salty towards some other Canadian fanbases). Plus, we break down the latest drama surrounding Canadian country star, and anthem singer, Brett Kissel. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or

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29:58

The WNBA can be your whole personality (and probably...

The Bits ·

2024/04/18

Even though Claire was super sick, Paulina and Quinn pushed through to bring you a hot new episode. We go deep discussing how hot the WNBA is right now, while hitting highlights of the league's draft and upcoming game in Edmonton. We're telling you that if you want to make women's basketball your whole personality, NOW is the time. And, of course, with the NHL playoffs looming large, we're diving in with tips and tricks to survive a long Edmonton Oilers run and who we want the Oilers to play in the

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36:40

We are back and betting on sports

The Bits ·

2024/04/11

The Bitties are back with a big episode as the ladies landed a great broadcaster in the Edmonton area for their first guest. Edmonton Sports Talk's Dustin Nielson came by to answer all our questions about betting on sports. If you don't even know where to start, but want to responsibly dive in, you'll love this episode. Not to mention the great stories Dustin tells us along the way.

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37:16

Where is Kate Middleton?

The Bits ·

2024/03/15

How can the girls not dive in to the newest scandal surrounding the royal family?!? The mystery of Kate Middleton and the family photo that was released Mother's Day in the UK. Who is in charge here? How did this happen? What in tarnations is going on? And wait, do we think that George and his siblings can possibly have any personality? PLUS...NFL trades and free agency. Hot takes on which teams are winners, losers and boring beige neutrals.

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30:32

Another Win for Women's Sports, Plus Oscar Predictions

The Bits ·

2024/03/08

Our hometown of Edmonton continues to be a leader in supporting women's sports with the announcement of the WNBA coming to town for a preseason game. The girls celebrate International Women's Day by diving deeper into the deep history of the sport in Edmonton. Our pop culture guru Paulina will also get you set for the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday.

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34:46

Road Rage & Oilers Season Check

The Bits ·

2024/03/01

This week the girls (mostly Quinn. Quinn is definitely the angriest) dive into winter driving and all the frustrations that come with it. We discuss if winter tires should be mandatory in Alberta and which snowplow is our favourite - because yes, in Edmonton, you can have a favourite because they have names. Then switching gears, in our standard shift podcast vehicle, we'll address the Oilers season thus far and answer some of the things that casual fans might be wondering.

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48:34

Puck Drops & Popcorn: Battle of Alberta, the McDavid...

The Bits ·

2024/02/24

Join The Bits as they dive back into action after a short break, bringing you the latest in NHL, with a focus on the legendary Battle of Alberta. This episode goes deep into the Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames rivalry, complete with stats that leave no room for debate (cough, Paulina, cough). Plus, we're going full speculation on Canada's upcoming royal wedding (The McDavids), we jump into the Oscars, getting you Oscar-ready with a curated Best Picture must-watch list.

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43:01

Super Bowl 101

The Bits ·

2024/02/09

What happens in Vegas… Well if you’re an oilers fan, quite frankly it sucks. But there’s also a pretty important football game in Sin City this weekend so the girls will suck it up and place nice with Vegas to get you ready for the game… especially if this is the only game you’ll watch all season.

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39:30

Is this real life, Alberta?

The Bits ·

2024/02/02

Staying true to our name we have a bit of this and that .First off, a devastating announcement by Alberta’s premier has the girls fired up and once again we are asking our listeners to be loud to make sure the true Alberta spirit is heard and we support the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We update the Hockey Canada sexual assault case. **editor’s note: since recording we have learned the players will appear in court Monday.And then we lighten the mood with Taylor’s trip to the Super Bowl (you know exactly

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