About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Small Joys in a Complicated Oiler Season & Tkachuk Chants · 30 minBabe, wake up, new Tkachuk chants just dropped. You know The Bits have to talk about the brothers we all love to hate — the Tkachuks. We discuss Brady getting absolutely dragged…
- Elks Spotlight, Oilers Fans Rant & Etsy Witches · 46 minWe’re spotlighting the Edmonton Elks this week. Paulina, Claire, and Quinn look back at the team’s rough years, the decisions behind the decline, and how better leadership…
- Ashlyn Harris is married, sports astrology, 'Oil Check' · 43 minClaire, Paulina, and Quinn get into the latest sports-world chatter, including the sudden Ashlyn Harris/Sophia Bush nuptials, astrology-fueled takes, and of course, a discussion…
- It's Hard Being A Woman Who Loves Sports · 47 minStan Bowman responds to the Formenton backlash (kind of). The Bits digs into why it's been tough to be a woman who loves sports lately. Plus, fan free agency. We debate…
- Enough is Enough: The Oilers Sign Alex Formenton & Fans Get Loud · 38 minThe Oilers signed Alex Formenton, and Claire, Quinn, and Paulina have some thoughts. They dig into the backlash, the pattern of soft landings for controversial signings, and why…
- Welcome to the Offseason; Bandwagons, Predictions, PWHL playoffs! · 41 minThe Oilers make an early exit in the playoffs, so here we are! The offseason begins, Oiler fans. What can we expect this summer with organizational or team shakeups? Who needs to…
- "The Oilers were giving December and so was the weather" with Paige Martin & Baillie Scheetz · 41 minOilers TV Host, Paige Martin, and Digital Creator and Podcast Host, Baillie Scheetz join The Bits on this particularly rough day of debriefing the game 4 loss against Anaheim…
- NHL Playoffs Begin! Curses, Divine Intervention, Ducks vs Oilers Predictions · 34 minJoin Claire and Paulina as the kick-off the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bits discuss the President's Trophy curse, including a couple theories as to where it originated. A look…
- Drama in the Vegas locker room? Tanking & Sabres for the cup?! · 41 minIn this episode, we dive into the recent tensions within the Vegas Golden Knights locker room. Quinn, Claire, and Paulina discuss the handshake snub and other signs of discord…
- Bouche Bomb(shell), Pacific div shakeup, Oilers heater · 34 minQuinn and Paulina discuss Bouchard's big reveal. The Oilers are on a heater and we take a quick snapshot of the playoff picture as it stands right now. Then there's the recent…
- Catching up with TSN Reporter Claire Hanna · 38 minFrom her time covering events at the 2026 Olympic games, to her home terf in Ottawa with the NHL and PWHL. We catch up with Claire Hanna on some of the most interesting moments…
- Gold Medal Winning Losers: PR Crisis for USA Hockey · 27 minThe laugh heard around the world… We break down the leaked locker room video following the USA men’s gold medal victory, including the responses from Jack Hughes, his mom Ellen…
- Curling Controversy, 'Hot People', and 10,000 Condoms: Olympics Update · 39 minThis week on The Bits, Quinn and Paulina cover everything from sports scandals to condom trucks, and a lot in between. They break down the latest curling cheating controversy…
- "Your penis is in jeopardy, fellas" : Inflategate at the Olympics · 49 minThe ladies break down a Super Bowl, including the Bad Bunny halftime show and what that says about the NFL right now. They then unpack Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic crash and the…
- Adopt an American Fan for the Olympics · 43 minAmerican TikTok creator Katie (@badwitch1126) joins The Bits this week after her recent post went viral on social media — Katie is ready to be adopted into the Canadian Olympics…
- Heated Rivalry Keeps Heating Up, Plus a New Queer Women Version? · 34 minThis week, Paulina, Claire, and QP dive further into the cultural phenomenon of "Heated Rivalry," exploring its impact on audiences worldwide, with unlikely public figures in the…
- BOLD Sports Predictions for 2026 · 30 minIn this episode of "The Bits," Quinn, Claire, and Paulina dive into their bold predictions for 2026, covering everything from NHL to Olympics and World Cup. They explore the…
- BTS "Oilers TV" and "Heated Rivalry" with Paige Martin · 51 minIn this episode, the Bits welcome Paige Martin, the in-game host and reporter for Oilers TV, who shares her journey in hockey media, emphasizing the importance of female…
- Goodbye, Stu · 19 minEMERGENCY episode drop of The Bits to discuss the Stuart Skinner trade. What does this mean? How do we feel? And all about our new Goalie, Tristan Jarry.
- Tkachuks Catch Heat, Special Boy Matt Savoie & Penny OIeksiak · 28 minIn this episode, we discuss the recent two-year ban of Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak due to administrative failures, highlighting the complexities of anti-doping regulations…
