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The Start is Winnipeg's podcast. Each and every day Global News Radio CJOB's Mackling, Megarry & McNabb break down the biggest stories of the day from politics to pop culture. If it matters to Manitobans you will hear about it on The Start. 45 minutes a day every weekday.

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    Rings vs Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 73:16


    Big thunder this morning! / How did host Jeff Probst spoil part of the Survivor finale?? (1:40); Which show left a void in your life after it ended? Survivor 50 wrapped up yesterday, Colbert ends tonight (9:05); Royal LePage Rings versus Real Estate Survey (16:35); Shows that left a void... The X-Files -- Remember that crazy episode that got banned?? (23:35); Brett needs a YAWN JAR / SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Pinawa Art Gallery: "In the Mind's Eye: Creativity and Mental Wellness Through Art, Art Exhibition and Workshops" (26:45); Is chatting with AI in a romantic way... cheating?? (36:25); The World Cup will cost Canadian taxpayers 82 million dollars per game (38:55); Is it time to change? Manitoba releases survey on daylight time (48:05); Winning entries on shows that left a void (55:50); Canada-wide probe leads to dozens of arrests, largest drug bust in Winnipeg police history.. affiliations with Mexican Cartel, Hell's Angels and The Wolfpack (59:25).

    Hate The Road, Jack!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 77:39


    WAKE UP!!! (0:30); Heart Attack Grill closes in Las Vegas, saying the city has become too greedy -- Hook for interview Tyson did which will air tomorrow (8:25); Having Coffee Talking... Stretches of road we HATE, like St. Mary's from St. Anne's to Tache (16:55); Long weekend crime spree... & Tyson's experience this morning with feeling unsafe trying to come to work (23:25); Children's Hospital interview Stefano Grande, President & CEO, Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba (30:30); NAV Canada ‘scraping the barrel' to prevent flight disruptions John Gradek Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management, McGill University (41:35); Our monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (48:45); Winner for stretches of road we hate! (1:00:45); Children's Hospital interview Camille Lavallee, grateful parent (1:04:20).

    Don't Let Me Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 79:25


    Recapping Saturday's historic MMA fight between two of the biggest names in the sport's history - Ronda Rousey & Gina Carano (1:40); The big fight only lasted 17 SECONDS??? Times something let you down after being overhyped (10:35); Sticker shock! The price of going out in a world of rising costs... Brett spent 75 dollars on THREE DRINKS at the Sea Bears game (17:00); Breakfast with the Bombers - Training camp update! (25:15); Times something let you down after being overhyped - FALLING ASLEEP AT THE MOVIES (32:20); Times something let you down after being overhyped (37:00); Ultra-processed foods & dementia risk (40:20); Sticker shock revisit and feedback (52:40); Winning entries on stuff that was overhyped and disappointing (1:01:00); LONG WEEKEND SPORTS RECAP - Sea Bears, NHL, PGA, NBA - CJOB's Christian Aumell (1:04:40).

    Dust In The Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 75:22


    What the heck kind of weather did we just experience??? (1:40); Do you feel safe? Lauren shares her story about not feeling safe (8:20); DUST STORM??? WHY IS IT SO WINDY (11:40); Stuck in the elevator again... What if we both got stuck at the same time?? Contingency planning! (18:55); Have you ever used a 'safety walk'? Called for someone to get you to your car or work? (26:15); THE COUCH POTATOES! Do you feel the need for speed?? (33:15); Weekly recap of all things U.S. with Global's Reggie Cecchini (41:50); CLAYHEM!!! (49:00); Winning entries on contingency plans (56:25); Biggest MMA fight of all time happening this weekend Gina Carano vs Ronda Rousey! (1:00:00).

    Costly Food Waste!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 74:23


    Turns out, The Amazing Race Canada... wasn't just in Gimli yesterday, they were IN OUR COURTYARD! (1:10); Nearly a quarter of food wasted over misunderstanding of 'best before' labels (7:35); The Amazing Race Canada was here yesterday! What sort of Manitoba-centric challenge would you concoct? (15:20); Manitoba Egg Farmers Egg Sandwich Giveaway today! What challenges are egg farmers facing? (21:25); Small Town Salute - Puttin' on the Prairies in Holland! (29:50); Rebuilding after Lac du Bonnet wildfire (37:00); Outdated food expiry rules costing billions (44:40); Winning entries on Manitoba-centric challenges for The Amazing Race (56:20); Provincial consular corps commits to expanding global connections and economic engagement - Philip Houde, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Morocco (1:00:30).

    Curse You, Geese!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 85:12


    Watching the May Long forecast... SK set to deal with 110 km/h wind! / Greg finds it hot in here, while Sarah is wearing a blanket (1:40); Calling all VIKINGS - The Amazing Race Canada is in Gimli today! (8:45); Expensive lessons learned like Greg's son blowing his cash on a stupid car (16:20); Realtor who is himself building a multi-generational home (23:40); Trump Xi, What's next for Iran, Hegseth testifies (31:30); WE HATE GEESES TO PIECES - Why do they pick dumb spots to lay their eggs? Why do they always return to the same spot year after year? (40:35); Walmart is officially going full force on rolling out digital price tags in all 4,600 US stores (49:35); Details on 'horrific discovery' in an MMF building - Homeless man found dead (59:15); Winning entries on expensive lessons learned (1:08:00); IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's: It's more than just a Walk - Saturday May 30th at Assiniboine Park (1:10:45).

    Tick, Tick, Goose!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 78:31


    Loud thunder overnight woke up Brett / A goose decided to lay eggs right outside the door at Murray Chevrolet (1:40); Adventures with geese! Ever been attacked by one? Or have to walk through the minefield of their poop? (8:55); Kickoff chat on bedroom communities (15:55); Breakfast with the Bombers - Blue Bombers Launch Honour Tickets Program to Recognize Manitoba's Frontline Heroes (23;55); CARFAX points to used car scam and rolling back odometers (34:25); Why are bedroom communities thriving in southern Manitoba? - Ty Mitchell, Realtor (42:35); Taz Stuart talks May long weekend bug alert as tick activity rises across Canada (54:10); Winning entries on adventures with geese (1:00:50); The Ranger System - Lives with Dissociative Identity Disorder, performing at a music event on May 14th at The Handsome Daughter (1:05:00).

    Power Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 78:13


    Brett still hates Garven Road, and saw cloud, wind, a little bit of sun, rain, and hail on Sat at the golf course / Long Weekend forecast (1:40); Times you didn't think it would work out, but you took a shot anyway... Like Greg getting into restaurant on Sat (8:35); Hydro tease for 7:35 & 8:05, Brett was in the big power outage on Sunday / LATEST ON HANTAVIRUS (15:55); Power outage hits 3600 customers Sunday -- Didn't affect Food Fare on Corydon, but what happens if a grocery store goes out? (23:45); Manitoba Hydro conducting training exercise near St. Lazare / ANOTHER power outage in Osborne Village? And well beyond that area (33:00); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (40:40); Exchange Biz just thwarted a chocolate bar heist at 201 Portage!! / Paintball vandalism spree in North Kildonan (52:20); Winning entries on taking a shot even though you thought it wouldn't work out (59:50); Question of the Day on hospital safety / “Motherless Day” event grows across Canada (1:03:55).

    Irreplaceable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 62:41


    Grace Hospital Day Radiothon! Long term forecast looks decent! / Lots of stuff to give away today (1:40); Global's Reggie Cecchini with the weekly U.S. recap (9:30); What's something you have to replace but for whatever reason... you haven't?? Like Brett's beat up wallet (17:55); THE COUCH POTATOES! Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix is EXCELLENT / New movies in theatres (25:10); Assiniboia Downs kickoff! And do they need to space out the Triple Crown more? (34:40); Question of the Day on road construction season kickoff (42:30); RADIOTHON Rachel Ferguson, COO Grace Hospital (47:40); Winning entries on stuff we need to replace but haven't (54:55).

    More Bang For Your Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 78:14


    Big traffic update on Pembina at Abinoji Mikanah / House fire visible from our window / HOW WAS THE TRIUMPH CONCERT?? / Monthly Mayor later on (1:40); Shindico & Polo Park stalled development (8:40); The lengths to which you'll go to save a buck, like Brett looking for street parking around St. Boniface Hospital (15:00); The lengths to which you'll go to save a buck (24:15); Small Town Salute - Kids Snowflake Mother's Day Bazaar - Great Falls Community Hall (28:00); THE TOOTSIE POP OWL! / Passengers with hantavirus evacuated from cruise ship (35:10); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (41:50); Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery deadline is approaching! (53:50); Winning entries on going out of your way to save a buck (1:01:20); Mother's Day is Sunday! Do you have your flowers? (1:05:10).

    Something To Talk Aboot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 76:34


    Tyson's in for Greg! / Jets draft lottery / Brett completed his census, got the long-form (0:30); How AI is altering the accents of call centre workers (8:15); Jets have bad luck in the draft lottery... let's flip that around and talk about GOOD luck! (17:15); How does the NHL Draft Lottery work? How'd the Jets do? Who might they get? (23:45); New trailer for 'The Odyssey' - How hard is it to make a trailer that entices today's audience, how important are accents, is there such a thing as too many stars? (31:55); Question of the Day on tipping and chat / What is the 'War on Winona' in Toronto thanks to Google Maps oopsy daisy (44:10); TODAY IS MCHAPPY DAY! In support of Ronald McDonald House... and the McDonald's in Selkirk is putting people in a McHappy JAIL??? (51:40); FROM “ABOOT” TO APOLOGIES: CANADIANS CALL OUT CRINGES ON THEIR USA TV STEREOTYPES (1:02:30); Winning entry on a stroke of good luck (1:10:20).

    The Tipping Point

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 72:14


    Yesterday's weather was GHASTLY! / One year since the Manitoba Miracle with the Winnipeg Jets! (0:30); Best surprises / surprises gone sideways (8:35); Latest on U.S. & Iran (15:35); Breakfast with the Bombers - Training camp preview with Derek Taylor, voice of the Blue Bombers (22:50); More on the Bombers.. Dalton Schoen? What's the deal? DEREK HAS SOME EXCLUSIVE NEWS (30:25); Chat about decorum in politics after MLA Wayne Ewasko had some pointed comments for Premier Wab Kinew (35:35); TIPPING! Manitoba coffee shop chain will no longer ask for tips, nor accept them... 67% of Canadians say it's time to abolish tipping! - Hal Anderson (43:05); Winning entry on surprises going sideways (53:55); The Sea Bears start soon, and the NHL Draft Lottery IS TONIGHT! - Christian Aumell, host of CJOB Sports Show, voice of the Winnipeg Sea Bears (57:30).

    Not Like This!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 78:35


    We're both tired and sore! Greg started circuit training, and Brett went golfing in that Sunday wind (1:40); Montreal Canadiens advance to 2nd round / Angry Flyers fan calls Carolina Hurricanes VP to complain (8:30); Times you went out looking like garbage and bumped into someone, or got called into action (16:40); Nopiming Provincial Park wildfire - one year later (23:25); Winnipeg Police Chief Gene Bowers says police are making headway in reducing crime in the city (28:50); Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later (38:50); Bob Irving on SPORTS! Habs/Lightning-CFL Playoff Changes - Countdown to Training Camp - First ever female trainer to win Kentucky Derby (45:25); Alzheimer's Walk is coming up on May 30th - What is it like living with the disease? (55:50); Winning entry on looking like a slob and bumping into someone you don't want to see in that moment (1:03:15); Jocelyn House Spring Supper fundraiser (1:06:05).

    Banjo Bowl SELL OUT!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 84:40


    The Oilers are out! LOLOLOLOL / Why does CJOB's Christian Aumell cheer for Minnesota in the NBA but Dallas in the NHL? / Moose tix (1:40); Winnipeg Sea Bears back in action! (9:35); The Bombers have already SOLD OUT the Banjo Bowl??? Let's discuss scoring coveted tickets (18:20); Women's Equity Lab Manitoba with a historic first (25:25); THE COUCH POTATOES! The Summer movie season has arrived! (33:40); Remember the trees on Roblin that got felled when a house was being moved? When will they be replanted?? (43:20); SUPER GENE-IUS WINNER / Coveted tickets you've scored (52:30); CLAYHEM!!! (57:55); Winning entry on scoring coveted tickets (1:04:55); Jennifer Hanson.... 5th annual fundraiser for Ukraine at the Big A on May 9th (1:09:00).

    Excuse Me?! How Much?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 66:51


    The price of gas jumped from between roughly 145.9-168.9 to 188.9??? (1:40); Greg has a broken tooth! Adventures with the health of our teeth (8:50); M&M's teeth extraction adventures / More on gas prices (16:15); Small Town Salute - 'Paddle to the City' fundraiser - Paddling from Portage la Prairie to The Forks in support of Ducks Unlimited (23:50); Feedback on gas prices / Gene Simmons Band contest - SUPER GENE-IUS (32:35); Premier holding news conference today on Grocery property controls / Winnipeg Jets ranked 4th best in-game experience in the big four major leagues (35:45); Winning entries on adventures with the health of our teeth (47:35); Dry Cold Productions presents 'Kimberly Akimbo' for first time ever in Manitoba! At PTE (52:30).

    Ch-Ch-Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 83:43


    It's snowing???? / Buffalo Sabres fans fill in O Canada when the mic cuts out / Big CFL changes! (1:40); Making sense of the CFL changes with CJOB Sports Show with host Christian Aumell & the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor (9:05); Big changes for CFL - What's a process change that threw you off? Be it at work, at school, or at play! (17:00); European Jet Fuel Shortages... Cancellations are beginning to pile up (25:10); Maplewood Tee Time winner / CFL changes revisit (33:25); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - LAST ONE OF THE SEASON - Leah Hextall (44:05); Gene Simmons Band winner and trivia (55:50); CORNHOLE! 3rd annual Provincial Championships May 22-23 at the Heather Curling Club (58:30); Winning entries on changes in process that threw you off (1:06:25); Prairie Dog Central Railway taking things to the next level with all kinds of new adult-oriented events (1:10:05).

    "Hi, I'm Bretty Megarry, Welcome to The Start!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 71:35


    Unexpected good times! New Jackass movie trailer out... I've never laughed harder than at Jackass 2 in theatre - Brett (1:40); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! / Rob Tetrault on the federal government's soverign wealth fund, and Boston Marathon (9:45); Maplewood Tee Time - what is the name of the pond the Chevron winner jumps in? (17:50); Maplewood winner & the history of Poppie's Pond... the pond they jump in at the end of the Chevron Championship in the LPGA (19:55); The impact, challenges of a youth social media ban in Manitoba (25:35); Mindful tips for a happier and (less hangry) commute home (33:05); How big of an impact has Gritty had financially on the Flyers and how has it changed the way people perceive mascots moving forward? (45:00); Winning entries on unexpected good times (53:15); Legendary ballet artist Evelyn Hart returning to RWB stage for this week's season finale! (56:25).

    Dream Genie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 72:36


    Congrats to listener Robert who is now a grandfather! / Greg's gas price scavenger hunt! (1:40); Social media ban... Many probably wish it had never been invented - What's something you wish you could put the genie back in the bottle? (7:55); Manitoba set to become 1st province to ban social media for children (15:40); Question of the Day on banning social media for kids in MB / Price of gas... Greg's pricing scavenger hunt, and could it get to $5 a gallon in the U.S.? (26:10); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (34:40); CUT-A-THON UPDATE... HUGE SUCCESS in support of The Dream Factory! (42:00); The deadline to file your taxes, April 30th, is NIGH! (46:15); Winning entries on putting genies back in the bottle (54:40); What might Manitoba locking in on Standard Time mean for the business of golf? (57:45).

    Locked In A Elevator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 69:28


    BRETT GOT STUCK IN THE ELEVATOR LOL (1:40); Congrats to Flin Flon Bombers in the SJHL! / Times we got stuck / trapped (4:25); Ditching the switch: Alberta, Northwest Territories moving to permanent daylight time (12:10); THE COUCH POTATOES! Why they had to scrap the already-filmed 3rd act of the Michael Jackson biopic (19:05); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (28:15); Game Two- Moose/Admirals tonight (35:55); CLAYHEM!!! (44:10); Winning entry on getting stuck / trappped (51:45); Remake of The Cat Came Back - from Kari Zalik, who combines jazz-driven musicality with a PhD in Music Theory to help kids learn (55:05).

    Can't Hardly Wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 71:12


    Things you had your heart set on but didn't get them, like Brett wanting some Burrito del Rio last night but it was too busy (1:40); World Indigenous Business Forum (10:25); Small Town Salute - Annual Selkirk BIZ State Of Region Address happening Friday at Gaffer's in Lockport (18:50); Question of the Day on city golf courses and Salisbury House / Commerce Secratary Howard Lutnick hates that Canada is standing up (26:55); Premier Wab Kinew with CJOB's Richard Cloutier on the time change debate... should we align our clock with AB & SK? (31:10); Canadian Infertility Awareness Week Jon Waldman, author of "Swimming Aimlessly", advocate for fertility support (38:30); The Couch Potatoes got to interview former Survivor contestant and now podcast host Rob Cesternino! (from seasons 6 & 8) (48:25); Winning entry on things we had our heart set on (55:25); WARREN KINSELLA - new book "The Hidden Hand: The Information War and the Rise of Antisemitic Propaganda" (59:05).

    Gonna Give You Up...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 81:53


    Weather is great! Street cleaning efforts on main streets are good, but residential?? NOT SO MUCH / Patios are opening already! (1:40); Adam Bighill retires as a Blue Bomber (8:55); What's something you've given up that you really loved? Like Bighill retiring from football (17:10); Perimenopause... The struggle is real and the relief is in short supply (24:45); YouTube 'slopaganda' promoting Alberta separatism, report warns (37:20); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat (45:00); Manitoba wildfire forecast for 2026 better than last year: minister (56:10); Winning entries on things we love but had to give up (1:03:00); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew! (1:06:10).

    Selling Winnipeg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 80:46


    Fortier's back from Mexico! / Jets news conferences / Breakfast with the Bombers / Women's pro soccer coming to Winnipeg?? (1:40); How do we better sell Winnipeg? (8:50); How would YOU sell Winnipeg & Manitoba? (16:35); Is it time to change your winter tires?? (24:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Adam Bighill retires as a Bomber, financials, ticket options, and Wade's thoughts on why Winnipeg is awesome (33:20); The quest to bring professional women's soccer to Winnipeg, and how's retirement treating THE DESTROYER? (45:30); A reminder on how important it is to license your pets! (58:05); Winning entry on how to sell Winnipeg & Manitoba (1:05:05); Nearly half (49%) of non-owners say they're open to purchasing an EV as their next vehicle, up from 42% the year prior (1:08:15).

    Right Is Right!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 84:38


    Excise tax cuz on fuel starts today, what are you seeing? / Brett's remote over the weekend at WestHawk Marine (1:40); Times we KNEW we were right, but wrestled with making a big deal out of it (9:40); Jets - Connor Hellebuyck's comments kick up a fuss / Arniel & Cheveldayoff speaking today (17:45); Carney's address: He says Canada must adapt as world grows 'more dangerous and divided' (26:05); Kelly Moore's FIRM & DIRECT commentary on the Jets! (37:30); Housing Starts up 24% to begin 2026 (40:55); Jim Toth on the Jets & Hellebuyck & Cheveldayoff (48:05); UFC was in Winnipeg on Saturday... How was it? And how EXPENSIVE was it? (59:15); Winning entries on times we knew we were right but didn't want to make a big deal about it (1:06:50); April 30 to May 2, Winnipeg will host one of Canada's largest business plan competitions, the Stu Clark New Venture Championships (1:10:15).

    Disappointed, I Was Not.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 86:07


    Icy start cuz MORE WINTER / Price of gas 141.9?? / Bombers big signing! (1:40); Sounds of the Game... one last time. No 'North American Ice Hockey League Championships' this year...(8:55); Times you pretended you were disappointed with something... but secretly you were ok with it (16:55); Who will you cheer for in the playoffs? Angus Reid says 7-in-10 Canadians will cheer for any Canadian team // The cost of fixing back lanes (25:00); On request, Brett yells the name of the DSFM / Things you pretended to be disappointed about (31:10); THE COUCH POTATOES! (34:20); Weekly recap of all things White House (43:45); RIDE FOR DAD CAMPAIGN LAUNCH IS TODAY! (51:30); Bombers make huge signing! (1:01:25); STAR WARS! River City Sabers on Light Saber Workshop at 201 Portage on May the 4th (1:10:55).

    LOL (Live On Location)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 67:40


    On location in the Western Lands for the Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery launch! (0:30); 11% of First Time Home Buyers have parents co-sign mortgage (5:50); Getting lost on the road! Like Brett gets lost going to lottery homes and Manitoba Opens in the dark (12:45); Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery - Samantha and Jack Johnson, Champion family 2025-2026 for Children's Hospital Foundation (19:05); Small Town Salute - A Taste of Maple- St Pierre Jolys (26:00); Workplace Disengagement (36:05); Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery - Stefano Grande, President & CEO, Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba (47:30); Winning entry on getting lost (54:55); Setting up the last Jets game of the season...(58:10).

    Package Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 68:46


    Special weather statement! WINTER GO AWAY / Congrats to Randall from Global on 40 years! Greg is enjoying the cake / Coach Bowness GOES OFF! (1:40); Greg's reaction to some of the reaction on the fuel tax cut / Sounds of the Game... and Sounds of the Coaches...(7:45); Adventures with packaging -- Brett can never figure out how to peel back the label on pill bottles to read the extra instructions (17:30); Follow-up chat on remote work & Downtown from Toth's show with Doug Stephen from WOW Hospitality - Is it time to let go of the 'bring everyone back' mindset? (22:30); The weather roller coaster continues... Warm today, Winter again tomorrow! - David Phillips with Environment & Climate Change Canada (28:20); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - John Shannon (35:30); Third + Bird Spring Market is this weekend already! (45:05); Winning entry on packaging adventures (52:15); Voices of the 21st Century: Unstoppable Women Standing Strong - Event happening on June 5th at the Manitoba Club - Samantha Savvy (54:50).

    Spring Sucks?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 72:57


    Wacky forecast! / 8:35 urban rivers in Chicago hook / No playoffs for the Jets / Liberals win by-elections & claim majority (1:40); Back lane flooding prompts complaints (9:40); Sounds of the Game - Jets are OUT (13:20); LET'S COMPLAIN ABOUT SPRING. Things about Spring that irk you... like flooded back lanes! (20:20); Breakfast with the Bombers - Brady Oliveira has a TV show coming soon! AND he had a fun reaction to the weather today...(28:35); What does a Liberal majority mean for Canada? (37:00); Urban Rivers & The Wild Mile in Chicago... Is that something we could do here? (43:15); There's a lake in my back lane - Follow-up from earlier story on back lane flooding (54:30); Holes for Heroes golf tourney put one by The Canadian Veterans Manitoba and Supporters sells out in 24 HOURS! (59:05).

    Pod-A-Thon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 74:48


    Masters! / Busy weekend for Greg / JetsRJunk 91 (1:40); Inspired by our 9:35 Cut-A-Thon... What's an 'a-thon' you did? OTHER THAN AN ACTUAL MARATHON (9:05); RAMP UP WEEKEND'S Youngest Ever Pitch Presenter (18:05); Feedback on camping reservations, which began at 7am / By-Election Monday.... three pivotal seats up for grabs (25:40); FIFA World Cup Trophy tour update... are there tickets left??? (38:10); SPORTS! - Bob Irving on The Masters, and the Jets! (44:35); YET ANOTHER YOUNG ENTREPENEUR from RAMP UP WEEKEND (54:00); Winning entries on 'a-thons' (1:00:30); Annual Cut-A-Thon in support of The Dream Factory is coming up on April 26th (1:04:25).

    Pet Mayhem!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 83:38


    GO JETS GO / First World War statue unveiled at new location on Vimy Ridge Day (0:30); Sounds of the Game JETS STILL ALIVE (7:35); It's National Pet Day! Let's chat about times our pets caused CHAOS and MAYHEM (12:30); Trump fires back at the likes of Megyn Kelly & Alex Jones, & Melania Trump says 'lies' linking her to Jeffrey Epstein need to end now (21:10); THE COUCH POTATOES! (28:15); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (40:15); Chat on Gladu and floor crossing / Poilievre downplays questions over future after 4th Conservative MP's defection (46:45); CLAYHEM!!! (56:10); Winning entry on pets causing chaos (1:03:55); New Home Network show: Life is Messy, with Kortney & Kenny (1:08:35).

    Gotta Have Faith?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 72:27


    Greg left his lunch at home & is grumpy / Poutine for breakfast tomorrow! / GAS PRICE GOES UP. BAH / Turned out lovely yesterday! (1:40); FAITH! More people are joining the Catholic church (9:15); Wayne's World (Bomber congregation) in SK needs help -- Places that give you 'a piece of home' while you're away (16:10); Small Town Salute - CJOB Summer Hookup! PontoonToursMB in Nopiming! (25:10); Faith feedback / NEMETH DIAMONDS SHOUT OUT for Greg's positive experience (35:40); Megyn Kelly goes off on... Trump?? And so do Greg & Brett (38:15); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (45:10); Clear Lake boats & zebra mussels (57:10); Winning entries on finding pieces of home while you're away (1:04:15).

    Or, "In Transit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 59:21


    Snow squall! Cancellations! / Iran ceasefire (1:40); SNOW SQUALL WARNING?? (8:25); Utah Mammoth have the ZAMMOTH -- Most unique mode of transportation you've used, or would like to try (16:20); Winnipeg's mayor hopes that the city will get a cut of a new federal funding commitment for infrastructure projects (22:25); Unique modes of transportation (28:55); IRAN - What's the latest? (31:45); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - Leah Hextall (39:20); Winning entries on unique transportation (50:55).

    Stop Making Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 78:15


    MORE SNOW??? This forecast sucks. / Jets win! They're still alive! (1:40); Sounds of the Game Jets clobbered THE KRAKEN!! (8:10); Greg got trapped in Transcona's 4-way stop PURGATORY -- Neighbourhood traffic quirks (14:55); Celebrating Green Shirt Day with a heart transplant recipient, Krisitin Millar (22:30); Neighbourhood traffic quirks (29:55); Breakfast with the Bombers - Defensive Line Coach Jake Thomas (32:35); HSC Children's Hospital Graffiti Art Program for Children's Cancer Ward fundraiser (42:15); MY GOSH MORE SNOW????? Snowfall warnings, special weather statements, winter never ends, oh my - David Phillips, Environment and Climate Change Canada (53:30); Winning entries on neighbourhood traffic quirks (1:00:50); Sexual Assault Awareness Month (1:04:55).

    I'm Stuffed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 75:01


    How was the long weekend? Brett almost dropped his keys down the elevator / Forecast calling for an ALBERTA CLIPPER (1:40); Times you ate too much... before it was time to eat! (8:35); Pending jet fuel price hikes, surcharges, and shortages (17:35); Mayhem in the Middle East (24:30); SPORTS! Jets are three points out. Scott Oake announces his retirement. Vic Rauter calls his last shot. - Bob Irving (35:35); Artemis 2 continues its mission and will fly by the moon later today!! - Scott Young, Manitoba Museum Planetarium Astronomist (47:50); Winning entry on eating too much before it was time to eat (56:55); Green Shirt Day is tomorrow in honour of Logan Boulet & support of organ donation... Our guest's son Kirk saved seven lives through his organs (59:35).

    Exploration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 75:19


    Artemis II launch! (0:30); Winnipeg wrestler Chris Jericho makes surprise return to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) (8:15); With the Artemis launch... let's talk about our own adventures with exploration (11:55); Small Town Salute - Selkirk Rotary Club, LobsterFest (19:50); Global's Reggie Cecchini's weekly U.S. recap, including Donald Trump's speech on Iran (30:25); The Couch Potatoes! (37:40); CLAYHEM! (50:00); Winning entry on exploration adventures (57:15); BRYAN BAEUMLER! Coming to Home & Garden Show next week (1:01:35).

    Winnipeg Is All Elite!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 84:47


    It's April Fools' Day, and Greg is Humbuggy about it / Jets escape Chicago with OT win / AEW is in town tonight! (1:40); Sounds of the Game Jets beat Chicago! (9:40); Times the marketing GOT YA! Like Greg & Cam both stopping at KFC for the Kyle Connor meal (16:30); Indoor tomato farm in Dauphin - Vermillion Growers (23:55); AEW (All Elite Wrestling) is in town tonight... Clay spoke with Winnipeg's Don Callis (former wrestler, now manager), and Ed Garcia spoke with Winnipeg wrestler Kenny Omega (32:50); Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on Canadians / Social media rant on how the price of gas is the 'line too far' for too many of us (43:40); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - Hockey Insider John Shannon (51:30); Listener shared a story from Stonewall Tribune on the passing of June Baer at 91, Manitoban with a massive legacy in animation (1:01:25); Winning entry on times the marketing got ya (1:07:20); Buffalo Run Recreation and Athletic Centre - What is it?? (1:10:45).

    Blunt Force Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 74:37


    MORE SNOW / Jets in action tonight / Blunt honesty (1:40); Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire amid language controversy (9:35); BLUNT FORCE HONESTY - Greg recently got a hilariously blunt & honest text (16:35); Support for youth social media ban in Canada strong, says Angus Reid poll (25:10); Inside Health Sciences Centre documentary part 2 from CJOB's Richard Cloutier (32:05); Social media follow-up... it's not all slop! Greg gives an example called The X For Boys (41:45); The Legacy of Hockey Player Bill Riley, who died over the weekend (51:50); Winning entry on blunt honesty (1:00:50); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS - One Last Gig… Drew Wolitarsky set to perform in Winnipeg on April 11th (1:03:30).

    Suck It Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 78:10


    WINTER WILL JUST NOT DIE / Jets win big in Colorado on Saturday! (1:40); TIGER WOODS ROLLS ANOTHER CAR (7:45); Winter will not die, and we have to suck it up to get through. TIMES WE HAD TO SUCK IT UP AND PUSH ON (16:25); Richard Cloutier got a look behind the scenes at the HSC ER...(22:35); Sleep Country 'Let's Stop Sleep Shaming' contest winner! (34:25); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (42:05); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! / Trump's latest unhinged post on social media / Reaction from No Kings protests? (54:00); Winning entries on times we had to suck it up and push on (1:00:50); Create, develop, and pitch a business idea in just 50+ hours for a chance to win $10,000! North Forge RAMP UP WEEKEND (1:04:50).

    Gimme That!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 90:34


    Dicey roads? / Gas down to 130.9 in spots??? / Greg had a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frosty??? (1:40); Sounds of the Game Jets lose to Avalanche BUT PLAYED GREAT (9:20); Greg had a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frosty this week... TIMES OUR FOOD CRAVINGS TOOK OVER (16:25); Daycare review shows things are a bit of a mess (24:40); THE COUCH POTATOES! Brett finally watched the Oscar-winning cartoon "Flow", and gave it THE SECTIONAL! 5 couch cushions out of 5' (31:25); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (43:30); Sleep Awareness Month -- VIVID DREAMS: Good or bad? IE do vivid dreams mean we are getting good sleep? (51:05); Audio of the big winner of the St. B Mega Million Choices Lottery - SHE WAS ECSTATIC! (1:03:25); CLAYHEM!!! (1:05:35); Winning entries on cravings taking over (1:12:25); Winnipeg Golf Invention... the Range Reloader! (1:16:20).

    Parallel Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 77:57


    Councillor Russ Wyatt arrested and charged with sexual assault / Is Chris Streveler retiring from football?? (1:40); Chris Streveler retiring from football??? (8:15); Sarah didn't have to parallel park in her driving test?? Times we got off easy! Got away with something we shouldn't have! (16:45); Winnipeg City Councillor Russ Wyatt arrested for sexual assault - Audio from lawyer Bob Sokalski with Richard Cloutier (21:50); Times you got away with something - driving tests, how it works now with the parallel parking test (28:55); Small Town Salute - Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (31:25); How are cars being stolen in Winnipeg these days? The new ways thieves are using technology to steal vehicles (40:50); Will Councillor Russ Wyatt show up at City Hall today? - CJOB's Richard Cloutier, live at City Hall (52:15); Winning entries on getting away with something (57:45); Councillor Russ Wyatt DID show up at City Hall today (1:03:20).

    Talking Turkey About Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 57:45


    Hats off to Richard Cloutier for budget coverage / Kinew & Gillingham on rotisserie chickens lol / How do you eat your rotisserie chicken?? (0:30); Sounds of the Game Jets host Golden Knights! (6:45); Greg's speeding 'buddy' on Henderson ALMOST got his comeuppance -- Times you rejoiced in someone getting their comeuppance (11:50); BUDGET - Reaction on PST being removed from all groceries, including ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (19:20); Restaurants on PST… what about us?? (26:55); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - Ken Wiebe (34:10); Commonwealth has Re-Opened! (44:25); Winning entries on COMEUPPANCE (50:30).

    Well That's No Excuse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 72:09


    Got an iPhone? The silent alarm clock glitch continues to be a problem two years later (1:40); Inspired by the silent alarm clock problem... let's talk EXCUSES! Weirdest excuses you've given or received, be they true or not (9:35); Provincial budget preview - CJOB's Richard Cloutier (16:05); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS - Winnipeg Football Club Release 2025 Community Impact Report (23:00); NTSB investigates why fire truck was on runway during flight AC8646 landing - Extended audio from the tower: "I messed up" (32:20); Jane's Walk season is here to explore our community & neighbourhoods in a new way / Thoughts on provincial budget and transit (37:35); Potholes & P3 / Provincial budget and big Winnipeg street projects / NO FALL CLEANUP... does that contribute to clogged and frozen drains in the Spring? - Evan Duncan, City Councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood (47:25); Winning entries on weird excuses (55:05); International Social Prescribing Day is coming up on Thursday March 26th (58:25).

    Letting Time Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 80:24


    Abbreviated Sounds of the Game - Jets at Rangers / PWHL in Winnipeg last night, Sarah went to the game and offers her thoughts (1:40); How do you pass the time when your cable/internet go out? Or are taken away? (9:10); Storm drains and catch basins are clogged and causing some flooding, some citizens are cleaning them up themselves // Potholes (15:55); NATO Strait of Hormuz - What's the latest? Are we moving toward the finish line? - Retired Major General Scott Clancy (23:00); When did it become ok to adopt the mentality "meh, someone else will do that", like leaving paper towels on the ground in the bathroom (31:30); LET'S STOP SLEEP SHAMING (37:55); SPORTS! - CJOB Sports Show host Christian Aumell on PWHL, World Curling, March Madness! (40:20); City Councillor Janice Lukes asking citizens to help clear out catch basins and storm drains -- Should we be helping?? (52:40); Winning entries on losing your cable / internet, AND, when did it become ok to think "someone else will deal with that" (58:55); Alan Doyle video on The Exchange - Also, Downtown/Exchange housing development, and eventually what do we do with a new arena?? - Brent Bellamy, architect, urbanist, columnist (1:04:10).

    Sucker; Spring; Shave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 77:30


    FIRST DAY OF SPRING 946AM! (1:40); What are you a sucker for? For me, it's new potato chip flavours. Or if at a restaurant, Reuben Sandwich! - Brett (8:45); 25th Anniversary Breast Cancer Pledge Ride... Over $1.5 million raised - 2,279,031 km ridden (16:25); THE COUCH POTATOES! (23:35); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (31:25); Community Safety Group Calls for Immediate Safety Pilot on Wellington Crescent Following Executive Policy Committee (39:10); CLAYHEM!!! With the almost-birthday boy Vasilios (50:40); Winning entries on things we're suckers for (57:35); Brave the Shave - Winnipeg Police initiative for Make-A-Wish coming up on April 1st (1:01:50); 09:45 Connecting Winnipeg with KK, and Brett's 'word of the week'...(1:12:15).

    If You Build It, They Will Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 73:49


    Renewing Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 72:34


    On The Road Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 67:41


    Gas is up to $164.9! / Worst Roads kicks off today, we're talking Worst ROUTE / St. Patrick's Day! / Burt Block Party grand prize coming (0:30); 8675309 is the third most popular password? If you call 12048675309, it plays the song! / IRAN: Trump warns NATO, Canada's oil boost won't lower gas price (8:35); Worst Roads Campaign has kicked off... how about the worst ROUTE? Dumbest engineering? Most annoying intersection? (16:10); CAA's WORST ROADS CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF TODAY! (23:45); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS - 24 questions with Nic Demski! (30:30); Councillors Sound Alarm as Some School Board Tax Increases Top 40% Over Four Years (42:40); Winning entry on worst route, dumbest part of your route (50:05); What the heck is Mini Ballers?? Basketball program for kids 1.5 to 2.5 years (54:20).

    Winnipeg Is For Lovers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 83:14


    WAKE UP! Brett co-hosted the Oscars Party at The Met last night (1:40); Sounds of the Game - Good weekend for the Jets! (8:30); Greg took in some championship ringette over the weekend and had a blast - Experiences with community sports, playing or watching (15:10); Canadian Company has developed Farmer-Owned, Decentralized, On-Farm, Green Ammonia technology (24:45); Should you reconisder that EV? Here's something to think about (33:05); From Virginia to Winnipeg to see The Jets! (41:35); Big concert announcement! / WEEKEND SPORTS! (48:25); Washington Weekend (59:05); Winning entries on community sports (1:06:00); Local Contractor/Deck Builder makes the switch to EV (1:10:40).

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