A hockey podcast with a fresh take on one of the NHL's biggest rivalries:
The Battle of Alberta.
Tune in as each episode will feature an Edmonton Oilers perspective to provide the fuel and a Calgary Flames perspective to bring the fire!
Flames and Oilers toiling at American Thanksgiving
This episode analyzes the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers' performance around American Thanksgiving, offering insights into the Battle of Alberta rivalry.
4 Nov 2025
Up in Flames: Calgary in last place
The Fuel and Fire podcast discusses the Calgary Flames' last-place standing, offering fresh perspectives on the team's performance and challenges.
21 Oct 2025
A deeper look into the Flames and Oilers slow starts
Hosts on the Fuel and Fire Podcast analyze the slow starts of the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers, offering fresh perspectives on the Battle of Alberta rivalry.
11 Sept 2025
Connors and their contracts
Hosts Josh and Faiz interview writers from The Win Column and The Oil Rig about Connor McDavid and Connor Zary's contracts and Derek Ryan's retirement.
13 Aug 2025
Wranglers, Condors, and the World Junior Summer Showcase
Host Ryan Pike interviews The Win Column's Liam Horrobin about the Calgary Wranglers and Bakersfield Condors' performance at the World Junior Summer Showcase.
30 Jul 2025
Predicting Individual Point Totals for the Oilers and Flames
Writers from The Win Column and The Oil Rig forecast individual point totals for key Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames players in the upcoming season.
21 Jul 2025
How Does the Battle of Alberta Look After the NHL Draft and Free Agency?
The Fuel and Fire podcast discusses the contrasting outcomes for the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers following the 2025 NHL Draft and free agency, analyzing each team's future prospects.
27 Jun 2025
Edmonton Oilers Post-Mortem: What Now After Another Stanley Cup Heartbreak?
Faiz and Greg analyze the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup Final loss, dissecting their offensive struggles and evaluating the Panthers' dominance in this interview episode.
10 Jun 2025
Culture versus Cup: Why the Calgary Flames are Cooked
The Win Column cohort analyzes the Calgary Flames' struggles, questioning if fixing the team's culture will lead to winning the Stanley Cup, and explores where Flames fans' rooting interests lie.
21 Apr 2025
Edmonton Oilers Get the Last Laugh Over Calgary Flames
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and it’ll be another postseason without the Battle of Alberta. The Calgary Flames were eliminated in the final games of the season, while the Edmonton Oilers were locked into yet another series against the Los Angeles Kings. What can be said about the Flames’ end-of-season results? What will happen to Edmonton in the playoffs? Does Canada have their best shot at bringing the Cup back north? Dive into the latest episode to hear our takes! Aly Remtulla, yo...
14 Mar 2025
Biggest Flames and Oilers Rivalries Outside of the Battle of Alberta
The NHL is entering its stretch drive. The Edmonton Oilers are battling for divisional seeding while the Calgary Flames are fighting for a wild card playoff spot. Hosts Faiz (The Oil Rig) and Josh (The Win Column) are joined by Aman,Simon, and Greg to talk about the most important things that need to happen for both teams and which players must dig in. They also try to determine what the biggest rivalries are for the Flames and Oilers away from the Battle of Alberta in a thought-provoking dis...
11 Mar 2025
Oilers and Flames Trade Deadline Aftermath
The 2025 NHL trade deadline has passed and the Edmonton Oilers were busy while the Calgary Flames remained idle. Were these the right decisions for the two teams? Hosts Faiz (The Oil Rig) and Josh (The Win Column) are joined by Greg, Simon, and Aman to break down all the action. The crew discusses the Flames trade deadline philosophy, the Oilers' moves and the impacts, and what it all means for the Battle of Alberta. They also debate the merits of buying vs. selling at the deadline, whether t...
25 Feb 2025
Battle of Alberta: Oilers Versus Flames Approaches to the NHL Trade Deadline
With the NHL season heating up, the Edmonton Oilers are finding their groove, while the Calgary Flames are searching for answers. Are the Oilers finally living up to expectations? Can the Flames turn things around before it’s too late? Hosts Faiz (The Oil Rig) and Josh (The Win Column) are joined by special guests Simon (The Win Column) and Greg (The Oil Rig) to discuss the state of both Alberta teams. They analyze key player performances, coaching decisions, and each squad's playoff picture....
18 Dec 2024
Is Huska Bad and Knoblauch Good for the Battle of Alberta?
Heading into the holiday break, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are inching back to where they should be in the NHL standings. How much of each team’s situation is dictated by their star players, their young prospects, coaching decisions, and more? Host Faiz (The Oil Rig) is joined by Alex (The Win Column) and Sean (The Oil Rig) as the trio discuss the different directions the Flames and Oilers have headed. They also find common ground in expressing their surprise with how Team Canada...
3 Dec 2024
Oilers Trending Up, Flames Trending Down
Episode 3 of Fuel and Fire sees the NHL exiting its first quarter as the American Thanksgiving benchmark is now behind us. Both the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames held the two Western Conference wild card spots with 28 points apiece, however, one team has trended up while the other team has trended down. Hosting the episode are Joshua (The Win Column) and Faiz (The Oil Rig). The hosts get right into the NHL standings and also make some reasonable 4 Nations Face-Off roster predic...
6 Nov 2024
The Battle of Alberta is All Evened Up
Episode 2 of Fuel and Fire comes in hot with the latest Battle of Alberta seeing the Edmonton Oilers taking the win over the Calgary Flames. Back to host this episode are Joshua (The Win Column) and Faiz (The Oil Rig). Also joining them as the first guest of the podcast is Darnell (The Oil Rig), who gives an analytical take on the latest battle and how the two teams are stacking up against each other and against their own expectations. This episode introduces hot new segments too! Beyo...
22 Oct 2024
Adding Fuel and Fire to the Battle of Alberta
In the inaugural episode of the Fuel and Fire podcast, hosts Joshua (The Win Column) and Faiz (The Oil Rig) dive into the ongoing rivalry between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. They discuss the current performance of both teams, expectations for the season, and the implications of their respective strategies, including the concept of tanking for better draft picks. The conversation also touches on the roles of key players like Jonathan Huberdeau and Connor McDavid, and the vastly di...
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YouTube views
43,210
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
24 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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11
Social presence
94
YouTube
72
Engagement
51
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