Best Thomas Skinner Podcasts (2025)

Studies of statebuilding and peacebuilding have been criticized for their disregard of people living the consequences of intervention projects. Beyond International Intervention: Politics of Improvement in Serbia (University of Michigan Press, 2025) by Dr. Katarina Kušic takes on the task of engaging with spaces and peoples not usually present in I…

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Oilers Prep For SCF Rematch - May 30th, 2025 - Hour 3 41:37

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Wilkins and Milne get Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces at the top of the hour as they chat about the fan response to the Oilers winning Game 5 last night on the road and what was going on from E-Town during the game! Reid and Jay continue previewing the SCF rematch between the Oilers and Panthers, what the big differences are, the biggest challenges f…

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Oilers Are West Champs + Jamie Thomas - May 30th, 2025 - Hour 2 51:41

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The Weekly Connection for KNKT Belts has its debut on the show to start the hour before Wilkins and Milne have The Oil... Understood for GCL Diesel as they continue their breakdown of the Oilers' Game 5 win in Dallas from last night, while sharing some clips from the winning crew in the Oilers and the opposing side as well! Jamie Thomas from the Gr…

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Oilers Back To The Dance + Matt Kassian - May 30th, 2025 - Hour 1 50:25

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The Oilers stormed the Stars in five games to take the West Final, booking their second straight appearance in the Stanley Cup Final! Wilkins and Milne gloss back over the Oilers' victory last night, the performance of Jeff Skinner and Mattias Ekholm in their return to action, while discussing the play of Stuart Skinner while teeing up the rematch …

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Marshalling at a Canicross Race: Belle McIntosh, Canicross Midlands (Episode 165) 40:47

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In today's episode we're joined by Belle from Canicross Midlands, who talks us through the rewards of marshalling at canicross racesBy Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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Oilers Can Clinch The WCF - May 29th, 2025 - Hour 2 45:24

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It's Game 5, Oilers vs Stars from Texas, with the Oilers making some changes to their lineup in light of the injured Connor Brown and Zach Hyman! Mattias Ekholm is back, with Jeff Skinner playing his first game since Game 1 of the LA Kings series! The boys open things off with Jay's Play of the Day for Play Alberta as he places a bet on the game to…

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Ekholm & J. Skinner Are Back - May 29th, 2025 - Hour 1 48:53

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The Oilers are expected to make some lineup changes ahead of Game 5 in their series against the Stars! Zach Hyman is OUT for the rest of the playoffs, with Connor Brown still not playing. What are the expected lineups? Who steps up in place of Hyman, and what will the Oilers miss without Hyman in the game? Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne share their tho…

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Thomas Mutch, "The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia's Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine's Iron Generation" (Biteback, 2025) 42:03

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In early 2022, as Russian troops massed on Ukraine’s border, Tom Mutch, a freelance war reporter, took a trip to Mariupol to take the temperature of this (then) culturally vibrant port on the Sea of Azov. What stayed with him was the sound of the stray dogs and their "rhythmic and frantic barking, as if they were shouting a warning in unison". With…

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Oilers Have Stars On The Brink + Elks OL David Beard - May 28th, 2025 - Hour 3 45:32

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Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne start the hour by having Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting, where they keep chatting about the Oilers finding success against the Stars while sharing a few thoughts on Stars head coach Pete DeBoer. Elks offensive lineman David Beard joins them next as he chats about the offseason, his time in Edmonton and how things hav…

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Drew Remenda + Who Play's Now? - May 28th, 2025 - Hour 2 49:32

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Former Oilers broadcaster and current Sharks analyst Drew Remenda shares some time with Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to chat about the Oilers' playoff run, his view of how the team has changed since he's been in Edmonton and what the Hyman injury means for the Oil. After his time on the show, Wilkins and Milne continue with Crunching the Numbers for …

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Hyman Requires Surgery + Should J. Skinner Play? - May 28th, 2025 - Hour 1 49:22

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After a fly-by hit from Mason Marchment of the Stars, Zach Hyman requires surgery and is likely to miss the remainder of the playoffs for the Oilers. In positive news, the Oilers found a 4-1 win in Game 4 over the Stars last night, and have the Stars on the brink, up 3-1 in the series. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne look back over the game, giving thei…

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Keir Giles, "Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent" (Hurst & Co., 2024) 42:18

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Who will defend Europe? The answer should be obvious: Europe should be able to defend itself. Yet, for decades, most of the continent enjoyed a defence holiday, outsourcing protection to the United States while banking an increasingly illusory ‘peace dividend’. Now, after three decades of reducing armed forces and drawing down defence industries, E…

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LPG and Bobby Skinner Wrap Up 54:23

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In our final show of this years draft cycle we're joined by LPG and Bobby Skinner. Bobby reluctantly agrees to become a Knicks fan and Joe offers sideline passes to us to watch Brandon Jacobs son at Clemson. A must listen if you like when things fall off the rails. Appreciate all our listeners for stickin with us this year. See you in 2026 - peace!…

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Oilers Inject Arvidsson Back Into The Lineup - May 27th, 2025 - Hour 1 45:56

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Edmonton's Viktor Arvidsson steps in for the injured Connor Brown. Plus, Calvin Pickard serves as the backup while Mattias Ekholm remains out for the Oilers in Game 4 against the Stars. Wilkins and Milne preview the game LIVE from Popeyes at 10010 171 St NW in Edmonton for Ben Stelter Day with ALL the net proceeds from the 21 Popeyes locations in N…

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Mike Smith + Shawn Belle Ahead Of Game 4 - May 27th, 2025 - Hour 2 45:03

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We have a busy hour on the show with two former Oilers sharing some time with Reid and Jay! To start the hour, it's Shawn Belle checking in to chat about the big matchup, his view of the Oilers/Stars series so far, and what he thinks of the lineup choices made by head coach Kris Knoblauch! Belle carries us into Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting a…

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How Do Autocrats Stay in Power: A Discussion with Johannes Gerschewski 34:52

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In this episode Licia Cianetti talks to Johannes Gerschewski about his book The Two Logics of Autocratic Rule (Cambridge UP, 2023). We discuss how autocrats try to either hyper-politicise or de-politicise their rule in order to stay in power, whether the word “fascist” is useful today, and what the two logics identified in the book might tell us ab…

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Should The Oilers Go 11 And 7? + Security Blanket - May 26th, 2025 - Hour 3 43:34

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With the Oilers up 2-1 over Dallas in the WCF, Edmonton has some injury updates with Connor Brown ruled out tomorrow, while Mattias Ekholm and Calvin Pickard are nearing their return. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne keep discussing the possible adjustments to the lineup, the big takeaways from Edmonton's two wins over the weekend, the Panthers/Canes ser…

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Comfortable No Matter What + Oilers Keep Battling - May 26th, 2025 - Hour 2 46:04

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The Oil... Understood for GCL Diesel kicks off the second hour with Wilkins and Milne sharing some clips from Kris Knoblauch, Mattias Ekholm and others as the team has some injury updates. After that, we have Jay's Play of the Day for Play Alberta, where he places a bet on the Florida vs Carolina game before the fellas keep breaking down Game 2 and…

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Luke Gazdic + Oilers Injury Updates - May 26th, 2025 - Hour 1 49:42

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The show opens up with Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne sharing what Kris Knoblauch has to say about Mattias Ekholm, Connor Brown and Calvin Pickard before diving into Game 3 action and Connor Brown's injury, Alex Petrovic's hit that forced Brown out of the game and much more regarding the Oilers! They also touch on a big event that all of Edmonton Sport…

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Help for a New Life 26:53

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Help for a New Life / John 14:15-31 / Pastor Zane Goggans Support the show

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Oiler Look To Tie The Series + Hernan Salas - May 23rd, 2025 - Hour 2 42:23

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Who shows up tonight? How will the Oilers respond? Reid Wilkins takes a deep dive into the during The Oil... Understood for GCL Diesel opens the second hour of the program, having Reid Wilkins share some clips from Oilers practice, breaking down what was said after morning skate. He keeps previewing the action that goes down tonight before having J…

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Sean Brown + Joaquin Gage - May 23rd, 2025 - Hour 1 49:35

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Reid Wilkins is riding solo on the show today as he tees up Game 2 between the Oilers and Stars going down in Dallas! He has two Oilers alums during the opening hour with Joaquin Gage being the first guest as he joins Wilkins in studio during Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting right after Reid gives the Off-Topic Topic for William Huff and some pe…

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RED-S: A personal perspective with Tamara Beach (Episode 164) 40:44

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In this deeply insightful episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise Humphrey and Michelle Mortimer are joined once again by canicrosser and endurance athlete Tamara Beach to shine a spotlight on RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Returning after her first appearance in Episode 133, Tamara shares her personal journey through recogni…

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Oilers Look To Rebound + Cody Fajardo - May 22nd, 2025 - Hour 3 39:00

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Wilkins and Milne keep talking all things Oilers as they look to rebound tomorrow in Game 2 against the Stars! Then, Elks QB Cody Fajardo phones into the program to chat about the upcoming season, preseason kicking off this weekend, his time with the Elks so far and how training camp has been! Nearing the end of the show, the boys have some final t…

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How Will The Oilers Bounce Back? - May 22nd, 2025 - Hour 2 48:27

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Wilkins and Milne hear what the Oilers had to say after their 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 1 last night as they dive into The Oil... Understood for GCL Diesel! The entire hour is filled with Oilers-based discussion as the fellas continue to gloss over Edmonton's Game 1 loss. After that, Jay makes his Play of the Day for Play Alberta before the boy…

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Luke Gazdic + Oilers' PK Collapses - May 22nd, 2025 - Hour 1 51:08

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The Dallas Stars scored three power-play goals against the Oilers to take Game 1 by a score of 6-3. Edmonton was in control 3-1 in the second period, allowing five unanswered goals while taking multiple penalties along the way. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne spend their time chatting about the contest, what the Oilers need to do in Game 2, how Edmonton…

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Oilers @ Stars + Tom Gazzola - May 21st, 2025 - Hour 2 44:41

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On a shorter version of The Reid Wilkins Show, it's a jam-packed hour with Wilkins and Milne continuing to tee up game one between the Oilers and Stars that shakes down tonight! Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting opens up the final hour as the boys have multiple takes regarding the Oilers/Stars and the rest of the NHL Playoffs, where they "buy" or…

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Star Showdown + Panthers Dominate Canes - May 21st, 2025 - Hour 1 51:40

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For the second year in a row, the Oilers and Stars go at it in the WCF to determine the best in the west! The Oilers hit the ice in Dallas for the first two games of the series. Connor Brown is a game-time decision after missing a couple of practices. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne spend the first hour getting right into the game tonight, the projected…

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Nicholas Barry et al., "Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices and Dynamics" (Routledge, 2025) 51:34

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Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices and Dynamics (Routledge, 2025) is an excellent edited volume exploring the various ways in which governments and constitutional structures operate in the spaces that are not necessarily articulated in law, edict, or formal documents. This is not a text about the folks who gathered together in 1787 in …

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Only 4 Teams Left + Alexas Kubicki - May 20th, 2025 - Hour 3 44:12

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Fired Up for Gemco Fireplaces gets us rolling on the final hour of today's show, where Jay brings up the Edmonton Elks and their season on the horizon, while Reid highlights his colleague at EST, Mr. Hernan Salas and his endeavour in running with Hernan signing up for Edmonton's half marathon After that, local boxing champion Alexas Kubicki joins W…

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Conference Finals Predictions + Shawn Belle - May 20th, 2025 - Hour 2 48:46

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With the Western Conference Final starting tomorrow, Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne discuss the matchup on the horizon, the biggest takeaways from the Oilers' previous series and what's shaking down tonight between the Canes and Panthers! Former Oiler Shawn Belle checks in off the top of the hour to talk all things Oilers, NHL Playoffs, while getting i…

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Oilers Head To Dallas + Jets & Leafs Lose - May 20th, 2025 - Hour 1 51:56

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It was a big weekend seeing the Leafs lose in game seven against the Panthers while the Jets were defeated in a 2-1 final in overtime during game six against the Stars. Those final set the stage for the Conference Finals, which has Edmonton challenge Dallas and the Panthers meet the Hurricanes. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne break down the weekend, sha…

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Quentin Skinner, "Liberty as Independence: The Making and Unmaking of a Political Ideal" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 57:23

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What does liberty entail? How have concepts of liberty changed over time? And what are the global consequences? Liberty as Independence: The Making and Unmaking of a Political Ideal (Cambridge UP, 2025) surveys the history of rival views of liberty from antiquity to modern times. Quentin Skinner traces the understanding of liberty as independence f…

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New Life, New Identity 27:57

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New Life, New Identity / Acts 11:1-18 / Pastor Zane Goggans Support the show

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Elks HC Mark Kilam + Conference Finals On The Horizon! - May 16th, 2025 - Hour 3 45:59

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The Oilers have some days off, at least days off playing games as they prep for either the Stars or Jets to meet them in the Western Conference Final! Plus, the Elks are rolling with training camp, with the season kicking off shortly! Elks Head Coach Mark Kilam joins us off the top of the final hour to chat all things Elks football, training camp, …

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Oilers Wait In The West - May 16th, 2025 - Hour 2 43:39

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The Oilers await the winner of the Jets and Stars series to battle to become Western Conference Champions for the second straight season! Wilkins and Milne got you covered, chatting about the series between the Oilers and Golden Knights, the injury updates of the Oilers, with Kris Knoblauch giving updates on Mattias Ekholm and Calvin Pickard. Shoul…

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Oilers Defeat Both Kings & Knights - May 16th, 2025 - Hour 1 54:20

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As the Oilers wait for the winner of the Stars and Jets series, the orange and blue have some days to prep for their next opponent in the Western Conference Final. Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne discuss the monarchy before sharing the Off-Topic Topic for William Huff, asking fans what their May long weekend traditions are! Former Oiler Joaquin Gage sta…

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Eric Heinze, "Coming Clean: The Rise of Critical Theory and the Future of the Left" (MIT Press, 2025) 1:14:54

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What has gone wrong with the left—and what leftists must do if they want to change politics, ethics, and minds. Leftists have long taught that people in the West must take responsibility for centuries of classism, racism, colonialism, patriarchy, and other gross injustices. Of course, right-wingers constantly ridicule this claim for its “wokeness.”…

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Connect and Paws: Georgie and Katie (Episode 163) 32:50

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In this special episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise and Michelle welcome back two popular guests: Georgie Lambert from Nonstop Dogwear and Katie Kirkup, founder of Trail Dog Events. Together, they unveil an exciting new venture: "Connect and Paws"—a human and dog wellness weekend set against the breath-taking backdrop of Druridge Bay, …

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Jason Chimera + It's A Disgrace - May 15th, 2025 - Hour 3 44:25

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Former Oiler and Capital Jason Chimera shares some time with Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to talk about the fantastic finish between the Oilers and Golden Knights last night, the playoffs overall, while giving his view of the game from a player perspective! The Afternoon Debate follow that up with Reid and Jay giving their take on fans throwing team …

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Former Oiler Ron Low + Oilers Move On! - May 15th, 2025 - Hour 2 51:08

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Former Oilers coach and goalie Ron Low is our guest to start the second hour of the program as he joins Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to chat about the Golden Knights vs Oilers series, the goaltending performances of Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner, while discussing the coaching of Kris Knoblauch throughout the playoffs. The former Oiler AND Washing…

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Oilers Kap It Off! + Skinner Back-To-Back Shutouts! - May 15th, 2025 - Hour 1 49:30

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Kasperi Kapanen is the overtime hero for the Oilers as they shut down the Golden Knights in 5 games to advance to the Western Conference Final! Stuart Skinner had two consecutive shutouts in Games 4 and 5 to close out the series! Wilkins and Milne open the show with their initial view of the game that transpired with the 1-0 shutout for Stuart Skin…

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Mark Letestu + Oilers Look To Roll To Round 3 - May 14th, 2025 - Hour 3 46:07

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Former Oiler and long-time NHL veteran Mark Letestu joins Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne to start hour three of the show as he talks about what he's been up to in the coaching world as an assistant coach with the Cleveland Monsters, as well as the Oilers game tonight! Following his interview, Wilkins and Milne keep talking all things Oilers/Golden Knig…

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Oilers Hope To Vanquish Knights - May 14th, 2025 - Hour 2 46:40

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Edmonton is back in Vegas, this time for Game 5, with the Oilers having the chance to close the series! Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne have The Oil... Understood for GCL Diesel hearing the voice of Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch, among others on the team, ahead of their first game, where the Oilers can clinch their spot to play in the third round of …

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Oilers/Knights Game 5 + Is It Relevant? - May 14th, 2025 - Hour 1 50:35

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With Vegas on the brink, the Oilers look to push across the finish line to defeat the Knights in five games! Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne have you covered as they tee up the action throughout the hour! The show opens as the fellas touch on the big news around the NHL with the Canucks and Flyers finding their new coaches. Then, the boys have the Off-T…

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Júlia Király, "Hungary and Other Emerging EU Countries in the Financial Storm: From Minor Troubles to Global Hurricane" (Springer, 2020) 46:31

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Donald Trump is putting liberal democracy through its greatest test in 80 years. None of it is original. His style of rule is straight from the democratic backsliders' playbook. To secure long-term power rather than short-term office, rulers must take over the institutions that check and balance majority rule and bend them to their will. Trump has …

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Oilers Deck Shuffle Works + Lt. Eric - May 13th, 2025 - Hour 3 42:32

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As Reid Wilkins and Jay Milne continue to chat about the Oilers' 3-0 win over Vegas in Game 4, Crunching the Numbers for Gallo LLP opens up the final hour of today's show! That leads into a great appearance from Lt. Eric where the fellas chat Oilers, Elks, CFL and whatever else they bring up with the Co-Host of The Nielson Show right here on EST! N…

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Oilers Stifle Knights + Shawn Belle - May 13th, 2025 - Hour 2 50:32

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Former Oiler Shawn Belle joins Wilkins and Milne to kick off the second hour of the program. They chat all things Oilers vs Golden Knights as he gives his opinion on the series and some things that came out of the game last night before going around the NHL Playoffs! The Oil... Understood for GCL Diesel is next, where the guys dive into the Oilers …

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Oilers Push Vegas To The Brink - May 13th, 2025 - Hour 1 49:46

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Stuart Skinner gets the 3-0 shutout in Game 4 against the Golden Knights as the Oilers take a stranglehold on the series! Kasperi Kapanen and Troy Stetcher had big games, with Adam Henrique potting two goals! Wilkins and Milne spend the hour sharing their initial thoughts on the win, the overall performance of the orange and blue, and what came fro…