In the final hour of the show before Christmas, Reid Wilkins and three-time Grey Cup Champion Justin Lawrence debate the usage of short-yardage plays, officiating on specific plays, key moments of his season and how a false start is determined. J-Law gets into it during Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting as the boys gab about the ins and outs of the CFL.

After that, Tom Gazzola, host of The Oil Stream Pre/Postgame shows, connects with Reid and Justin to chat about the big storylines entering the game tonight, including Trent Frederic's injection into the lineup, Connor Ingram's start and where the team is at right now. Lawrence also asks Tom a few questions about working in media covering a team.

And even though Jay Milne, the usual co-host of the show, is off today, he joins the boys for the final segment of the program to talk some football before Justin delivers the Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library.

It's Reid Wilkins and three-time Grey Cup Champion previewing the big Battle of Alberta clash tonight! Justin Lawrence booked a guest for the show, with his QB, Davis Alexander, checking in to kick off the hour to discuss their Grey Cup loss, his great start in the CFL, what adjustments there were coming up from the States to play in the CFL and how he got into football to begin with.

Following his time on the show, Reid and Justin continue to discuss what it takes to be in the CFL. Lawrence and Wilkins summarize Alexander's time on the show, with the boys getting into the nitty-gritty of what goes on in the CFL. That's during the Alberta Blue Cross Courageous Moment.

Former Oiler Shawn Belle then pops by to talk about his time playing in the World Juniors. Bellezy was a member of Team Canada's 2004 and 2005 World Junior teams. The 2005 squad was loaded with talent throughout the lineup, icing Sidney Crosby, Corey Perry, Brent Seabrook, Dion Phaneuf, and many more Hall of Famers. What goes through someone's mind when they suit up for their nation? What are some of Bellezy's memories from playing in those tournaments? How does someone get cut from the team and get the note that you made it? Bellezy gets into it, asking J-Law some questions as well.

Reid Wilkins and guest host Justin Lawrence, a three-time Grey Cup champion and Montreal Alouette, preview tonight's Battle of Alberta matchup, sharing the lineups for both squads. Lawrence shares his professional insight on what goes through the mind of an athlete on a losing streak, how he prepares for games, and his reaction to losing in the Grey Cup for the first time.

Throughout the hour, they dive into Lawrence's life, what he's been doing during the offseason, and so much more surrounding hockey and football! He gives his thoughts on his Alouettes team, discussing the future outlook of the club and the overall mindset of the organization.

Back to the Oilers, Reid plays some clips from the locker room: HC Kris Knoblauch touched on Trent Frederic's return, Connor Ingram starting tonight, and the team's position near the end of December. What has been going through the mind of Frederic throughout the season, and after being scratched? How does he respond, and what does that do for a player who's struggling? Reid and Justin break it down!

We have some fun on the opening hour with the Off-Topic Topic for William Huff, The Afternoon Headlines for 100.3 The BEAR and Jay's Play of the Day for Play Alberta! We cooked up a couple of bets for the Oilers game tonight and the Christmas NFL tilt between the Vikings and Lions!

Reid Wilkins, on a solo show, breaks down all the big details surrounding the Oilers, discussing the move to healthy-scratch Trent Frederic, Ingram's first start in Oilers' silks, and what Ingram and the rest of the team had to say about their play. That's during The Oil... Understood, where we hear from Connor Ingram and HC Kris Knoblauch. Wilkins discusses their answers to the media.

Afterwards, Logan Gordon from Sportsnet 960 joins Reid to preview tomorrow's Battle of Alberta clash. Gordon discusses the Flames' start to the season, their goaltending duo, their chances of making the playoffs, and some of the trade rumours circling the team. Is there buzz from any Calgary fans to see the team tank? What about big contracts anchoring the team? Gordon shares the details.

Closing out, producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch tests Reid with a spelling bee, delivering the Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library!

Do athletes give honest answers in media scrums, or have they been trained to tone it down? Is this a sign of continued success for Ingram and the Oilers? Marc Majeau, host of the MCTV Podcast and friend of EST, joins Reid Wilkins for the entire second hour of the show to discuss. They share some of their insight from being in the locker room, their view of Ingram and the rest of the Oilers after their 4-3 victory. Majeau also tells some stories from his time in the media world. Majeau being a former employee of TSN 1260 and the EE!

They hop into Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting, picking each other's brains on various sports, pop culture and life-related topics. Majeau asks Reid about the NBA, Batman movies, and being a fantasy football commissioner. He goes on to ask him some questions regarding the Oilers and the decade of darkness, looking at the history of Canadian sports as well...

Connor Ingram backstopped the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory on home ice over the Vegas Golden Knights in his first game since February 22nd. How did the Oilers hold on for the win? What did they look like in their loss in Minnesota on Saturday? How was Jack Roslovic in his return?

Reid Wilkins breaks down the game, welcoming in Host of EST Afternoons, Hernan Salas, to recap the Oilers' weekend, key moments from both games, while diving into Connor Ingram's first start in Edmonton and the continued struggles for the Maple Leafs.

During the hour, Reid has The Afternoon Headlines for 100.3 The BEAR, Jay's Play of the Day for Play Alberta, putting some cash on the Colts vs 49ers matchup tonight, while chatting about mall Santa's when he gets into the Off-Topic Topic for William Huff!

Oilers breakdown, fun-fan discussion, holiday hum, and informative debate all on the opening hour of the show!

When will Connor Ingram make his first start in Oilers' silks? How will the Oilers approach their weekend against the Wild and Golden Knights? Jay Milne and Matt Iwanyk give their thoughts on it. Plus, co-host Matthew Iwanyk has an airing of grievances. That's all during Buying or Selling for Damon Bunting, as Matty illustrates a situation around the EST office that has frustrated him.

The fellas move on to take a look at the NFL playoff race. Will the Ravens make it over the Steelers? Will the two teams opt to bench a few players in Week 17 to save them for their head-to-head contest in Week 18? Are the Bears frauds? Will Philip Rivers improve for the Colts as they battle the 49ers? Who's the scariest team in the league right now? Milner and Iwanyk answer all of these questions!

To close out the week, we have some fun during Name the Animal. Producer Zachary 'Koob' Kubusch plays a random animal sound, with the boys having to guess its origin. Words of the Day for the Edmonton Public Library is also done during the segment. Matty and Milne each test each other with an unusual word to spell and define!

Connor Ingram is back in the NHL, being called up from the Bakersfield Condors to join the Edmonton Oilers. With Tristan Jarry on the injured reserve, can Pickard and/or Ingram carry the weight until Jarry's situation is clear? How did the Oilers look against the Bruins in their 3-1 victory? How did Riley Stillman look in his debut?

Jay Milne and Matt Iwanyk bring you The Oil... Understood for GCL Diesel breaking it all down, looking at Edmonton's upcoming schedule, to preview their next game against the Minnesota Wild. Jessi Pierce from NHL.com, a writer who covers the Wild, checks in to preview the contest. She also shares her thoughts on Quinn Hughes coming to Minnesota, noting a few injuries on the team as well.

Within the hour, the boys hit up the River Cree Inbox and YouTube Nasty Chat to garner some fan input on it all. They also continue their football discussion during Jay's Play of the Day for Play Alberta, sprinkling some cash on the CFB Playoffs, breaking down a bit of the NFL, too!