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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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    Sing 'n Smell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 72:56


    It's October! And it's HOT! / Jets lose / Barbershop Quartet! (1:40); What's a smell most people like, but you find off-putting? (9:00); Revisiting our chat with the designer of the Walmart Canada Orange Shirt (16:35); Environment Canada's David Phillips - First day of October - and we wrapped up September with a whole lot of heat! Any records? (24:35); He campaigned on health care - two years later, how are we doing under Kinew? - Doctors Manitoba (34:25); Weekly Wednesday Jets chats returns! - John Shannon (41:05); Smells people like, but you don't (50:45); Winning entry on smells most people like but you don't (55:20); BARBERSHOP QUARTET!! Jeepers Creepers Quartet performs, and brings details on the 'Learn to Sing Better' campaign starting Oct 8th (59:40).

    Far From Booring

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 81:40


    Forecast continues to be solid! / Ryder Cup drama (1:40); Blue Bombers Sounds of the Game & recap of Saturday's win - Coach's Show tonight! (9:45); Ryder Cup fans go too far -- Times you witnessed, or perpetrated, boorish behaviour in public (19:25); National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tee-up with author David A. Robertson (24:40); Further discussion on boorish behaviour (36:35); Bob Irving on SPORTS! Bombers/CFL, Jets, Ryder Cup (44:05); How to better AI-proof yourself for the future job market (55:15); Winning entry on boorish behaviour (1:02:00); Blue Jays Win AL East... MLB Playoffs preview - Brayden Ewasko, CJOB producer, co-host of Locked On Blue Jays podcast (1:06:20).

    TV Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 63:08


    Knickers & Kickers is tomorrow in support of Siloam Mission! (1:40); Global Winnipeg is celebrating its 50th birthday today! What is / was your television tradition? (9:15); TV traditions (16:35); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Souris Scarecrow Days runs Sep 26th-28th (20:35); Melee Gala X, Manitoba's Premier Boxing Gala Event on Saturday, September 27 at Club Regent Event Centre (29:35); MILT STEGALL! HSC Millionaire Lottery Fall Bonus Deadline, and yes we HAD to ask him about the changes coming to the CFL (37:00); Winning entries on TV traditions (44:50); Featured book in Thin Air - Winnipeg Writers Festival - "Storm the Ballot Box: An Insider's Guide to a Voting Revolution" - Jo-Ann Roberts, author (48:15).

    (Not John Carpenter's) The Fog

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 72:48


    THE FOG!!!!! (1:40); Question of the Day results on CFL changes / Jimmy Kimmel returns (8:35); Stumped by tech, stumped by voicemail - Brett's aunt & uncle got fooled by his voice mail (17:15); Stumped by tech (24:50); New documentary ABSENT exposes Manitoba's hidden student absenteeism crisis, premieres Oct 1st at Jubilee Place at 7:30pm (28:20); Take Pride Winnipeg - offering thanks to over 15,000 people who have pitched in to clean up litter, and dealing with the frustration of constant litter and kicked over garbage cans (35:30); COPS 4 KIDS from WPG to Santa Monica for Make A Wish (45:55); Winning entries on being stumped by tech (53:40); Walking for front line worker mental health awareness - Steppin' in Support for 1977 (57:15);

    When can change be a bad thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 97:26


    Be Part Of A Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 82:53


    Be a Part of a Story Radiothon for Adult & Teen Challenge / Greg's back at Hockey For All Centre (0:30); Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele gives thanks after the death of his father during the playoffs, and speaks to the excitement for a new season (7:20); Giving thanks to those who helped us through a difficult time (15:35); Greg on location at Hockey For All Centre on the evolution of the in-game experience (23:50); Radiothon - Daniel Emond, CEO of Adult & Teen Challenge (32:45); BOMBERS BACK IN ACTION TOMORROW (44:35); Interview at Winnipeg Jets training camp with the GM! CHEVY! Kevin Cheveldayoff (52:35); Winning entry on giving thanks to those who helped us through a tough time (1:03:50); Radiothon - Shannon Stonefish, program participant (1:07:35).

    Hockey For All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 80:16


    On location ahead of Winnipeg Jets training camp — Doors were locked until 5:53! Engineer Mike got us up and running with roughly 30 seconds to spare YEAH MIKE!!! (0:30); ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely over Charlie Kirk-related monologue (7:40); Ever been to a fan festival or fan convention? (15:40); Jets head coach Scott Arniel! (22:35); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Winnipeg Beach Take a Year Off Lottery (29:45); Adult & Teen Challenge radiothon tee-up - it's tomorrow! (39:00); Project 11 & True North Youth Foundation (47:00); Focus Fitness - keeping the Winnipeg Jets in shape! (58:40); "Drowning In Your Sleep" - upcoming book signing - Author Donna Galloway (1:06:25).

    Fine I'll Do It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 50:34


    Show Intro! (0:30); Something you didn't want to do but you did it anyway? (8:30); Consuming sports is becoming time...and cash consuming! (15:25); The Sporting Apps (23:50); Winner for "the things you did anyway" (31:30); Starbuck History Project (35:05).

    (Don't) Bring The Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 68:41


    Sarah's last story in her newscast... experts say we should talk to strangers more often! (1:40); Brett eats CRICKETS with Power 97! / Steinbach flooding - Preventing damage from future floods (10:10); Following up on the Pickleball noise complaints from yesterday... Ever complained about noise?? (18:25); Noise complaints! (26:35); Breakfast with the Bombers - Highlights from the Coach's Show (28:55); Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory on the flooding in Steinbach and surrounding regions (38:40); Winning entry on noise complaints (51:15); Community newspapers won't be delivered by Canada Post as per CUPW ruling?? (54:55).

    Possessed/Possession

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 69:29


    Greg's computer is POSSESSED! (1:40); Derek Taylor, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8:15); What's something you have too many of, like Greg's four pipe cutters (17:15); What's something you have too many of (23:55); Greg meets a young inventor from Pembroke, Ontario, who drove in with his parents to participate in the Princess Auto Inventors Fair (27:05); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (37:55); Winning entry on something you have too much of (49:35); Châteauguay residents bothered by Pickleball noise (54:20).

    In A Tight Spot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 76:34


    Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (1:40); Carney unveils first 5 'nation-building' projects to be reviewed (13:40); Cruise passenger with gambling debt jumps overboard -- Times we had to get out of a sticky situation! (21:50); Princess Auto Inventors Fair is TOMORROW (29:05); The sticky situation Brett's girlfriend once got him out of (35:40); THE COUCH POTATOES! (38:45); Luxe BBQ - Winnipeg Weekend Warrior Showdown & Demo Day AND Kids Q Burger Competition (49:05); CLAYHEM! (1:01:35); 09:15 Winning entry on getting out of a sticky situation (1:09:10).

    Discourse & This Cord

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 74:02


    Charlie Kirk shot and killed (1:40); Extra enforcement in Osborne Village leads to 146 arrests: report (9:10); Challenges with cords! Greg's son needs some sort of cord for his new computer monitor (15:10); Poland/NATO/Article 4... Russia testing NATO's resolve? - Retired Major General Scott Clancy (21:50); Adventures with cords (28:10); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Katie Cares Online Auction (31:10); Charlie Kirk chat - did you see the video? SHOULD we be seeing it? And a general chat about why our discourse continues to grow (42:40); Winning entries on adventures with cords (54:05); The Great and Powerful Wazoo on his harrowing adventure hunting agates in Montana (Wazoo is an amateur rockhound) (58:10).

    Fool Me Once...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 66:36


    Brett is out of sorts... Printer woes, Question of the Day at cjob.com is BLANK / Greg's kid was a tad late for work / META accusation at 7:35 & RRC at 9:35 on AI (1:40); Howard Stern fools us all with stunt that he had abruptly left his show -- Times we got fooled, or did the fooling! (9:55); Winnipeg's Elizabeth Piché wins the Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition for "The Missing Puzzle Piece Society" (16:50); Times we got fooled (24:10); META Acused of hiding research (27:45); World Suicide Prevention Day - Peer Connections & the Semi Colon Tattoo (38:30); Winning entry on times we got fooled (46:30); RRC Polytech - Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has disrupted the classroom - The Teaching and Learning with Artificial Intelligence MICRO-CREDENTIAL series (50:10).

    Ad Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 74:26


    Environment Canada's website has something weird / Brett's allergies are out of control / Concert announcements galore / Coach's Show highlights tee-up (1:40); Swan River quandary... Nobody wants this well paying job as a red seal mechanic! (9:50); Inspired by Swan River's issues finding workers... let's talk about moving to a new community for a job! (16:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Coach's Show highlights after losing back to back games to SK, Zach Collaros goes down with injury (25:40); BURGERS vs DOGS vs TACOS - Sleep in Heavenly Peace food showdown fundraiser at St. James Burger & Chip Co. 1866 Ness Ave 11am-7pm (35:10); Anything interesting happening in Washington, DC??? - Global's Reggie Cecchini (47:25); Winning entries on moving out of town for a new job (55:10); Youth inundated with sports gambling ads, doctors warn (59:05).

    Banjo D'oh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 70:40


    Banjo Bowl meh / How bad is Zach Collaros' injury? (1:40); Zach Collaros - Milt Stegall & Henoc Muamba react to the Banjo Bowl injury and what his future should be (9:45); Trivia & fun facts you keep in your quiver to blow people's minds (17:00); How was the Banjo Bowl experience for fans, and for Brett - who rarely goes to Bomber games (25:10); Contest winner: A Serious Sleep Upgrade courtesy of Sleep Country... and does Brett need a new mattress?? (33:15); SPORTS! Bob Irving on... Zach Collaros / Blue Bombers Overall... is this the end of the dynasty? / Ken Dryden (36:40); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT / What is a Corn Moon? And there was a lunar eclipse last night - couldn't see it here (48:20); Winning entry on trivia & fun facts (55:35); 10th anniversary of Victoria Hospital Foundation's Miracle Garden Party - Miracle in the Market: A Decade of Caring - Sep 11th, hosted by Greg & Lauren! (59:45).

    Mixed Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 67:48


    A day of mixed emotions... shock, anger and sadness over Hollow Water tragedy / excitement over Banjo Bowl (1:40); Hollow Water extended audio (9:20); Teddy Bears' Picnic is on Sunday, so let's talk about teddy bears! Stuffed animals! (15:10); THE COUCH POTATOES! John Candy doc debuts at TIFF / Terry Fox doc coming / What's new at the movies / Brett was RAGING at his TV (24:55); The 30th Annual Huntington Indy Go Kart Challenge goes Sunday at Thunder Rapids! (35:40); CLAYHEM! (43:35); Winning entry on teddy bears and stuffed animals (50:30); Teeing up the BANJO BOWL with the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers - Derek Taylor (55:00).

    Le-bour Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 71:19


    The Labour Day Weekend is upon us! Fun but bittersweet. / Teeing up Greg's chat with the woman who swam across Lake Winnipeg in 1955 (1:40); Greg on scene at a fire at Princess and Bannatyne at the Exchange Event Centre (10:05); Inspired by the swim across Lake Winnipeg, let's discuss FEATS OF ENDURANCE! (17:50); Greg speaks with the woman who was the first person to swim across Lake Winnipeg, back in 1955! Kathie Leitch (was Kathie McIntosh in 1955) (24:35); CLAYHEM! (43:20); Winning entry on feats of endurance (51:10); Busy time for foodies... Taste of Manitoba is this weekend, Le Burger Week starts Monday! (55:10).

    Feels Like The First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 65:39


    Current condition is SHALLOW FOG?? AI overview explains what it is... then we chatted about should we trust the AI overview // Greg offers some poignant thoughts on the Minneapolis shooting (1:40); Minneapolis shooting (10:10); First time experiences with driving a different kind of vehicle, like Greg trying an EV yesterday for the first time. An electric van! (17:10); Driving different vehicles for first time - Greg wants to buy a fire truck! (25:10); Getting more kids into the game with the Recreational Hockey Program with Hockey Winnipeg (30:10); Driving different vehicles for first time / Follow-up review on the LIVER AND ONIONS at Dal's Restaurant in Transcona (41:25); Winning entry on driving different vehicles for first time (46:10); Police Safety/Back to School - The Safety Equation: Safe Drivers + Safe Kids = Safer School Zones (50:45).

    T & T Music Factory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 67:02


    How excited is Sarah for the TAYLOR SWIFT ENGAGEMENT?? / Unwavering loyalty / Back to school unexpected costs / Who left the lights on at Blue Cross Park?? (1:40); Robin's Donuts superfan celebrates brand's 50th anniversary (9:15); Inspired by the Robin's superfan, what's something for which you have unwavering loyalty? (16:40); Unexpected Back to School expenses with a parent of two who realized... UH OH (24:55); Things for which you have unwavering loyalty (34:30); CAA Manitoba: Nearly all Manitoba parents report unsafe driving in school zones (38:15); Winning entry on unwavering loyalty (48:55); Greg's follow-up on David Lee Roth / Clay Young speaks with a GRUMPY KID on going back to school (52:40).

    Pumpkin Spice Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 62:43


    Pumpkin spice latte is back... why are we in a rush to get to Fall??? / Smoky conditions not deterring Manitobans (1:40); Random places you went to that turned out to be fantastic, like Brett's experience with Los Brothers in Brandon (10:15); Random places you visited that were terrific (17:30); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS - Blue Bomber rookie, REGINA BORN... Ethan Ball (20:15); Los Brothers restaurant in Brandon, family-owned business by some folks from El Salvador - BEST TACOS EVER! (31:50); Winning entry on random places you visited that were excellent (44:10); New book - "An Accidental Villain: A Soldier's Tale of War, Deceit and Exile" Linden MacIntyre (48:05);

    I Wanna Be A Rock Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 72:57


    It's the last week of August! / Price of gas over the weekend was back and forth / JENNIFER JONES AT 7:35! / Bob Irving at 8:35 (1:40); Inspired by the popularity of LABUBU (ugly cute dolls)... What's something you own that is UGLY, and you cherish it (10:00); From screens to headphones... how bad is our hearing as we head back to school? (18:00); Something you own that is ugly and you cherish (25:45); Rock Star: My Life on and off the Ice... Curling superstar Jennifer Jones (28:45); SPORTS! Bob Irving on the CFL, so much golf including the Manitoba Open, and Sarah McCarthy went to the CEBL Championship Weekend & the final game! (41:30); Winning entry on something ugly you own and cherish (54:10); What is the HACKATHON? (58:15).

    Waiting in Line...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 70:14


    Where To Rent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 49:17


    Today Brayden and Greg are joined by, Louis Taylor, Senior Property Manager at Paragon Living, Brett Megarry, co-host of The Start, CARMI LEVI, Dr. Natalie Riediger, Associate Professor, Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at U OF M, and Vlad Kovalenko

    Parkade Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 78:39


    Today Brett and Greg talk their parkade problems, the Air Canada deal, home care concerns and Winnipeg Firefighters

    Another Injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 96:09


    Brett is back, but injured. They talk about, Air Canada cancels flights as union defies back-to-work order, Greg went to see the made-in-Manitoba 'Nobody 2'! Concerns over two week closure St Vital Fire Hall, Alaska Summit/Zelenskyy visit to DC, CEBL Championship Weekend is SET, Restoring The Bears NOT On Broadway

    Is It Broken?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 85:45


    Today we talk to Grant Hamilton, Reggie Cecchini.

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    Broken Doors and Swollen Wrists!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 57:19


    Show Stopper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 73:21


    00:00 Bombers tomorrow night / Sea Bears tonight / Open Invite winner #2 today / THE SMOKE IS TERRIBLE 07:56 Grizzly bear scares the Seattle Kraken, elsewhere a small dog chases away a bear - Wildlife interactions! 15:41 Wildlife interactions 18:06 THE COUCH POTATOES! 29:22 OPEN INVITE WINNER #2! 32:39 Wildlife interactions ** YOU CAN CUT OFF THE LAST COUPLE OF MINUTES WITH THE SGA STORY 40:00 Bombers vs Stamps tomorrow night in Calgary! - Derek Taylor, voice of the Blue Bombers 51:25 CLAYHEM! 58:31 Winning entry on wildlife interactions 1:02:00 Tate McRae is here this weekend - Canadian pop superstar known for her dynamic dancing -- what does she mean to the dancing community?

    Rock n' Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 79:28


    Tornado warnings Wednesday night! How many notifications did you get? (1:40); Environment and Climate Change Canada - Storm recap, are we expecting more stormy weather? (8:25); The Colosseum is just a 'bunch of rocks'?? What's something that got overhyped for you? (15:15); Plastics summit in Switzerland (23:35); Small Town Salute to St Pierre Jolys - FROG FOLLIES IS THIS WEEKEND! FOLIES GRENOUILLES! (31:45); Stuff that didn't live up to the hype (39:25); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (46:05); Manitoba Nurses Union getting ready to vote on safety issues (58:30); Winning entry on stuff that didn't live up to the hype (1:04:35); Sports! Sea Bears win last night, two games left before Championship Weekend / Tennis phenom Victoria Mboko wins again, in final of big tourney (1:08:40).

    Road/Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 72:05


    The day begins with a weird & dangerous traffic tip / Highway 1 heading east becomes Mad Max Fury Road at Deacon's Corner / Coach's Show last night! (1:40); Highlights from the Coaches Show! Fans complain about Zach Collaros, and Coach Mike O'Shea politely but emphatically pushes back! (10:30); Remember your first trip with your friends?? Just your friends, no parents? (17:20); Your first trip with friends (23:55); What the heck is going on in Texas? And other US happenings (26:45); WTF IS TAIV??? Winnipeg business that overrides TV commercials for places like restaurants so they can run their own ads in-house during commercial breaks (36:15); Big deluge of rain yesterday evening, another deluge this morning // Highlighting the social media account Winnipeg's History - wpghistory (47:15); Winning entry on your first trip with your friends (54:20); How does AI's promise match up with the reality? How can we tell what IS reality anymore?? - Author and Futurist, Robert J Sawyer (58:00).

    Jonny Don't Surf (He Swims!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 74:00


    Greg's back! Mostly relaxing week / Bombers / Greg's bird sightings / Brett's experience at Steinbach Fly-In playing behind a four-generation group (1:40); Trump praises Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad amid backlash (9:25); Times you had a hunch on something and it paid off, like Sarah pushing to check her tire which turned out to have a puncture (17:10); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS… Kick Return Specialist, Trey Vaval (23:35); KK on officiating a wedding! She was nervous going in... how'd it go??? (34:00); OUR MONDAY WEEKEND SPORTS CHAT... ON TUESDAY! - Bob Irving (41:40); Listener email on marking his fourth anniversary of choosing not to drink (53:20); Winning entry on times we had a hunch (56:25); Jonny's Big Swim... he swam on the weekend!! (1:00:30).

    The Jerk Store

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 59:58


    AUGUST LONG! Tariffs! Bomber game and CFL policy on smoke - what will happen? / Open Invite 1st winner today (1:40); Producer Tyson is seeing more rude / mean behaviour. Are we all becoming jerks?? Brett blames impatience, we're in a rush (8:00); Dan Kelly/Cdn Federation of Independent Biz/tariffs and small biz (12:05); August Long! Favourite August Long events! Favourite August Long memories! (19:20); Canada gets 35% tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant goods after Trump follows through on threat - Global's Reggie Cecchini (27:30); THE COUCH POTATOES! - The Naked Gun!! / OPEN INVITE WINNER!!!! (34:40); Winning entry for the Bomber tickets (43:50); Longtime Winnipeg DJ — DJ FIN-S — on his recent big gigs in Las Vegas & Seattle, and his overall wild career (46:10); KK gets a terrific birthday greeting (57:10).

    Rabbit Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 65:37


    Smoke remains bad, and we both seem to be going through puberty again because ZITS - KK got em from diving into some chocolates (1:40); Australia getting ready for social media ban for youth under 16, including YouTube - Should Canada follow suit? (9:10); What do you watch too much of on YouTube, or whatever social media platform? WHAT SUCKS YOU IN? (16:25); Distracted driving a major concern among Manitobans: CAA survey (23:45); Small Town Salute... to Lac Du Bonnet! Fire and Water Music Festival this weekend! (30:30); Assiniboia Downs/MB Derby this wknd and a smoke filled sky! (40:40); Winning entry on getting sucked in on YouTube (47:40); International Beer Day on Friday! (51:20).

    Pro-am Start!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 72:51


    Life events that make you excited, but also terrified! Like KK officiating her friend's wedding, or Brett's event which will soon be revealed...(1:40); Brett is playing in the Manitoba Open Pro-Am??? 'Open Invite' contest launch (9:40); Looking to get healthier? Why July might be the perfect time to start...(16:25); Eric Labaupa / Fishing Guru from Kickerfish media / mid summer fishing update! (29:20); The 'No Thanks, I'm Good' campaign went to Ottawa in the fight against recreational drugs (37:00); Tee-up for Manitoba Derby chat tomorrow / Ride for Dad cross-country relay stops in Winnipeg today / Events both exciting and scary - public speaking! (46:55); Winning entry on events both exciting and terrifying (53:40); Chat about social anxiety after a good listener text (57:40).

    Pet Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 71:46


    Brett got Tuesdayed... woke up and thought... what??? / KK's AC conked out yesterday during the show, already fixed! / Smoke is terrible (0:30); RCMP responding to summer drownings - Discussion on water safety (7:30); As we celebrate our pets today, tell us something funny about your pets! (15:30); Pets and bereavement time - Have you ever taken a day or days off after the loss of a pet? (22:45); BOC expections on rates, how will it affect the housing market, and automobile market (29:10); Funny pet stories (40:10); Winnipegger now living elsewhere performing in ICONS OF ROCK at the Concert Hall on September 29th, and in an upcoming Vegas residency! Darren Moore (43:30); Winning entry on funny pet stories (51:50); On the theme of pets today... Pet travel and training tips! Yury Harczan - dog trainer extraordinaire! (55:15).

    Pinawa Float and Paddle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 12:07


    Checking in with one of the quintessential Manitoba ventures... Pinawa Float & Paddle!

    Who'll Stop The Rain?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 82:09


    KK is in for Greg this week and is dog-sitting a little Ewok poochy named Ruby Doo / Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo - jackpot is rising to $2.35M!!!! (1:40); We finally got some rain! But it doesn't look like we will again for a while...(8:55); Goldeyes game got rained out yesterday. Ever been rained out? Or had to go to 'Plan B' due to rain? (16:40); Emotional story of cancer battle, from one of our Park N' Fly contestants (23:20); What's the rest of the summer looking like weather-wise? - David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada (34:50); Bombers have lost three in a row... should we panic? - Bob Irving (42:30); Auto Trader Canada - is now the time to buy? (54:30); Winning entry on getting rained out (1:01:40); Checking in with Pinawa Float and Paddle! How's the season going, how is tourism growing in Pinawa, and giving back to the community (1:05:35).

    Fight For What's Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 68:09


    Greg's off next week! / Malcolm Jamal Warner's message to be the reason someone smiles / Hulk Hogan (1:40); Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71 (9:15); How do you celebrate people you admire? Like Noah wearing his awesome 'Hulkamaniacs' shirt (16:40); BOMBERS!!!!!! Bombers vs. Argos in Toronto Saturday night - Derek Taylor (22:45); Niverville Nighthawks Chase The Ace - approaching an impressive jackpot! (30:40); CLAYHEM! (39:50); Winning entry on celebrating those we admire (46:55); Wedding night turns disastrous when dog got out and got attacked, required surgery. Thankfully she's on the mend - Christian Aumell, host of the CJOB Sports Show, newlywed, proud papa of Rosie the Dachsund (50:25).

    A Truck Brought It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 70:27


    Brett's ability to forget things immediately is ridiculous / Why are geese such a pain in the a**?? / Crankshaft at 8:35 / Gimli for STS at 7:35 / Bombers on Sat (1:40); Times you wish you had a truck! Like Greg trying to get some plywood & 2X4s home yesterday (8:20); NO BUTTERFLIES... where are the butterflies? Has the wildfire smoke kept them away? (16:35); Small Town Salute: Gimli International Film Festival, July 23-27 (25:00); The creator of CRANKSHAFT! Tom Batiuk is a big Blue Bombers fan! (33:10); Times we wished we had a truck / Craig Baird of Canadian History EHX on Ben Mulroney yesterday called Portage & Main 'Por-TAHZH' & Main LOL THAT'S HOW IT LOOKS (44:10); Winning entry on times we wish we had a truck (48:45); Basketball legend returns home to host youth camps - Manitoba Basketball Legend, Emily Potter (53:20).

    After Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 78:51


    The smoke is dragging us down / Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76 (1:40); Trump believes he has immunity': Colbert cancellation sparks censorship speculation (9:25); The inventive ways we keep ourselves cool / dry / warm (17:25); No Ordinary Man: Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal legend and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76 (25:00); CFL Fans Fight For Cancer (30:50); The latest from Washington — Epstein / Obama administration 'treasonous'? / Slashing funding to public broadcasting and cancelling Colbert (40:05); Glitter on the River: A 1920s Speakeasy Gala with Friends of Lower Fort Garry (46:50); Winning entry on inventive ways to keep cool / dry / warm (58:55); Jonny's Big Swim... Swimming across Lake Winnipeg to raise funds for cancer research (1:02:35).

    Wiz Kids!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 76:30


    Cosby Show star Malcolm Jamal Warner dies at 54 / Gabe Vilardi on sticking with the Jets and why he loves Winnipeg (1:40); 12-year-old Winnipeg girl heading to Pokemon world championships / Five-year-old piano prodigy plays at Carnegie Hall (8:45); What's something you were surprisingly good at as a kid? Or something your kid is surprisingly good at? (15:45); Clay Young's walkabout with two Winnipeg Police officers, on the Graham corrior, speaking with the public, bullying, and community policing (23:25); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS… Coach's Show highlights - O'Shea gets frank! (30:15); Bisons on the Boulevard & Take Pride Winnipeg contest (39:40); Workplace Friendships: A Hidden Key to Engagement and Retention (46:55); Winning entry on surprising childhood talents (57:30); SK CFL fan builds CFL teams in college football video game (1:00:40).

    Smoky & Smoked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 76:08


    Brett's back! / BUSY WEEKEND WOW SO MUCH GOING ON / Bomber game stinky (1:40); Bombers get smoked on Friday... what the heck is goin on?? (8:20); YOU LEFT ME 1 KM WORTH OF GAS??? Times someone we care about... screwed us! (15:25); Premier Wab Kinew gets into it with the media about when is the Spruce Woods by-election going to happen (from newser in Brandon last week) (23:20); The Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion & Stampede coming up this weekend (30:25); How's the wildfire smoke affecting you? Brett was defeated after playing golf in Lac du Bonnet in HEAVY smoke. Throat was incredibly swollen the next few days (40:35); Monday sports chat! Jim Toth (47:45); Times you got screwed over - leads to chat about lending money to friends/family // Wacky Alberta weather... snow might be on the way for the higher ground! (59:55); Winning entry on getting screwed over by someone you care about (1:07:25).

    Dreamland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 64:00


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Dream Winnipeg Weekend (7:10); TAMANA WEEKEND PREVIEW (13:45); BLUE BOMBERS PREVIEW WITH DOUG BROWN (21:30); Mike Anderson, Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (30:25); CLAYHEM WITH THE CHIEF OF POLICE (39:50); ELEANOR'S STORY: AN AMERICAN GIRL IN HITLER'S GERMANY Ingrid Garner (47:00).

    Meet Your Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 52:26


    WAKE UP (0:30); Meet Your Heroes (7:25); Morris small town salute/Morris Stampede this weekend! Brian Wiebe, Valley Ag Society (13:35); Fires and lack of customers or help Don Lamont, Executive Director of MB Lodge and Outfitters Assocation (21:25); Hotel points map and latest and greatest on rewards cards. Patrick Sojka, Rewards Canada (27:10); HEADING TO THE MANITOBA SPORTS HALL OF FAME, Blue Bomber Legend, Troy Westwood (36:00);

    Unreasonable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 58:43


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Unreasonable things that drive you up the wall! (8:10); Prices going up.... Portions going down at the Supermarket... Which products have been most affected by tariffs? (14:30); Getting your resume past the AI bots (21:20); Creating Wood from our "fallen" Elms... city not playing nicely! (31:55); Inflation up partly due to vehicle prices (44:00).

    Never Gonna Give You Up...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 65:43


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Give Something Away Day...what would you never give away? (7:40); Royal LePage will be releasing the results of its Q2 2025 Home Price Update and Market Forecast Michael Froese, Broker & Managing Partner Royal LePage Prime Real Estate (12:20); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS: Jamieson Sheehan (18:15); BOAT SAFETY Sharon Sellars, Boating Safety Officer with Transport Canada (27:00); Previews the META trial/AI, Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst/Author (33:20); On Campus Safety Concerns Continue/Heightened. Prabhnoor Singh, U of M student union president (42:20); Health and wellness event this weekend at True North Square. Sereta Thompson-Wilson/Peg City Steppers (49:40).

    Up On Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 65:25


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Music fantasies (6:50); More music fantasies/Derek Taylor (11:40); The needs for wildfire evacuees…Manitoba Metis Federation Stephanie Meilleur (18:30); Spppporrrrrts, Bob Irving (26:25); Myth Busting: How UV Exposure can Affect Your Eyes Naomi Barber, Specsavers Clinical Services Director (38:55); Music fantasies text winner! (47:25); Disability Awareness Day - Winnipeg company which specializes in accessible renovations for those with disabilities or aging in place Corey Vlaming, president & CEO of Shift Accessbility (49:45).

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