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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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    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).

    Mind The Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 52:52


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Your one HUGE buy! (6:15); Cuthbert Grant Day and Grant's Old Mill 50th Anniversary Celebration (11:05); LA CRESECENT, MINNESOTA FAMILY RAVES ABOUT THEIR VISIT TO WINNIPEG! (19:45); Trump's new tariffs Professor Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Management Sprott School of Business, Carleton U (32:10); Successful stadium shows and great summer of events ! Kenny Boyce, Manager of Film and Special Events at the City of Winnipeg (39:15).

    ...And The Answer Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 73:29


    His Worship Mayor Scott Gillingham gets a mention on Jeopardy! / Rockin Thunder TONIGHT!!!!! (1:40); Brett's EAR-rigation! Thanks to Medigroup Portage Clinic, new-ish clinic Downtown / GAMETIME - new feature on video games... reminded Greg of something he regrets (9:30); What's an idea you never followed through on and wish you had? (17:10); Winnipeg Folk Fest starts tomorrow! Campers already piling in! (25:30); Many menaces on the highway, like the one Brett faced on the weekend - Highway safety tips, and what should we do we encounter a maniac?? (31:00); Ideas we didn't follow through (41:30); Learning more about the Viking within - Manitoba man heading to Iceland to seek a masters degree in Viking & Medieval Norse Studies (44:35); Winning entry on ideas we didn't follow through (51:00); Rockin Thunder IS TONIGHT!!!! What explains the staying power of Def Leppard? - music expert Alan Cross! (55:50).

    Oooooooooooh Yeeeeeaaahhh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 64:58


    Bombers - few tickets left for the 18th! / Did Brett get 'EARrigated'? (1:40); Hey would you mind swapping your jeans with my shorts so I can get into the bar?? WEIRD FAVOURS (9:25); Running! WHY?!? Run with Rob - Running 14 marathons in 14 days in PEI coming up soon / Recent Guinness record holder for barefoot triathlon (17:00); Weird favours (25:20); Nik Ehlers speaks to the Winnipeg on why he chose Carolina and reflects on his time as a Jet (29:45); Downtown Winnipeg BIZ & Exchange District BIZ on Cross Portage and Main with Us, happening TODAY (37:15); 2 tix for Bombers vs Stamps Friday July 18th Princess Auto Stadium (44:40); “Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love Story” at The 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival - Geoff Hughes aka The Macho Manitoban (48:20).

    Highway 59 Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 77:20


    Stressed out in traffic with a car breakdown! (1:40); Texas floods kill dozens (10:40); Stressed out in traffic with a broken down vehicle (17:35); Brett's rant about dealing with a lunatic driver on Highway 59 (20:05); Stressed out in traffic with a breakdown (30:50); Washington happenings galore with Global's Reggie Cecchini (34:00); Weekend sports recap with Bob Irving (41:40); Brett's ear is clogged! What is appropriate 'ear maintenance', and how should we deal with clogged ears? (51:55); Winning entry on being stressed out in traffic with a broken down vehicle (56:50); Follow-up discussion on Brett's lunatic driver on Highway 59 with feedback galore from listeners (1:00:50).

    Today Is Their Independence Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 71:15


    BOMBERS STUNK / Overnight storm woke a lot of us up! / Lynn Lake evacuating again due to wildfire threat (1:40); Sexual assaults near Health Sciences Centre - Excellent thoughts from Greg (8:15); It's the 4th of July! What's something you've experienced in the U.S.... that can ONLY be experienced in the U.S.? (16:00); Price of gas drops to 99.9??? / HSC feedback / WHO pushes nations to tax unhealthy food and drinks (22:45); Gas price feedback, massive disparity across the city / Incredible coincidence from trucker listener passing the White Castle in Covington KY as Greg mentioned it (30:20); Bombers sucked / Ehlers takes off to Carolina / Sea Bears / Blue Jays in 1st??? - Christian Aumell from the CJOB Sports Show (32:30); CLAYHEM! (42:55); Winning entry on things you can only experience in the U.S. (50:30); Flight PS752 Memorial Plaza unveiling at Scurfield Park on Saturday at 11am (54:25).

    Dancing On My Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 72:15


    Tech glitches are still causing us problems in the studio cuz we keep forgetting! / Greg's rough morning / Why is the price of gas all over the place??? (1:40); Greg had to deal with some chicanery this morning and had no time for a shower. What screws up your day if your routine is thrown off? (10:00); Travel insurance follow-up on Gen-Z travelling to the U.S., many without travel insurance despite planning to engage in risky behaviour like dancing on a bar! (17:00); Small Town Salute: The Amazing Beaches of 59 Race! (24:40); Morning routines getting thrown off (32:50); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (37:35); Winning entry on morning routines getting thrown off (50:55); Blue Bomber preview with Derek Taylor (54:20).

    Cell-fresco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 78:59


    Greg's back, emceed the STARS Air Ambulance golf tourney on Monday, quick chat about STARS / NHL free agency / Canada Day (1:40); Canada Day celebrations more meaningful for many / Feedback on fireworks and noise (8:35); Unique outdoor dining experiences, like Greg visiting the rooftop patio at Santa Lucia (16:45); Kelly Moore on Jets free agency and prospect camp (24:10); RCMP on multiple fatal crashes, including some with children (32:10); Winnipeg Jets moves in free agency, the free agents who didn't move, Nikolaj Ehlers?? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making HOW much? Blue Jays almost in first???? (39:55); RCMP revisit - Chat about highway driving (53:30); Winning entry on outdoor dining adventures (1:01:15); 40th anniversary of the first cell phone call in Canada! (1:04:30).

    Sweet Things In Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 75:45


    KK is in for Greg! Canada Day tomorrow! (1:40); KK's top 5 Canadian rock songs! (9:20); Celebrating Canadian music (17:20); Derrick Gottfried - guitarist for Harlequin, and the Mach 10 band for the Jets - New single out! (25:50); Celebrating Canadian music (34:25); Monday sports chat - Bob Irving! (36:20); Celebrating Canadian music (48:55); Winning entry on celebrating Canadian music (52:40); Winnipeg woman has unique business to help groom your cats! (57:40).

    Crossroads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 82:06


    Greg downstairs at Portage & Main! Today's the day! / BOMBERS! (1:40); Sounds of The Game! GO BLUE! (8:50); Time to get over certain pet peeves? Like 'irregardless'? Or 'stupider'? Or 'why are they reopening Portage and Main??' (16:55); Honouring two soldiers unmarked graves... leads to a family reunion (24:00); City Councillor Jeff Browaty on Portage & Main (32:10); Monthly visit with the Premier... WHO VOTED 'NO' ON OPENING PORTAGE & MAIN LOL (38:55); CLAYHEM! Clay Young doing an interview down at Portage & Main... AND CROSSES THE STREET! (52:40); Winning entry on pet peeves we need to get over (1:00:30); Brent Fitz getting ready to play with Toque at ROCKIN THUNDER at July 9th at Princess Auto Stadium (1:04:20).

    Free Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 60:32


    BOMBER GAME TONIGHT! (1:40); Should transit be free? (9:10); What is your summer bucket list for 2025? (16:50); Summer 2025 bucket list (24:20); SMALL TOWN SALUTE... to the Word Search of Manitoba! Word search book with 140 puzzles on all things Manitoba (26:30); Manitoba farmer getting national attention discussing the ongoing impact of tariffs on his operation -- some aspects are GREAT, some not so great (35:45); Winning entry on summer 2025 bucket list (43:20); BOMBERS TONIGHT!!! Summer kickoff game vs. Edmonton Elks (46:40).

    In Transit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 84:59


    Quick-hitter storm yesterday brings downpours and hail (1:40); Grey Cup/CFL TALK with Wade Miller and THE NEW CFL COMMISSIONER! (9:55); Adventures in Transit! Be they good, or bad (20:05); St Andrews airport is expanding… will eat up multiple soccer fields (24:50); Winnipeg Transit rolls out its total overhaul on Sunday (32:15); More chat about transit changes, and transit adventures (43:30); 'No thanks, I'm good': PSA on contaminated drugs (50:25); Winning entries on transit adventures (1:02:50); Jennifer Botterill going into the Hockey Hall of Fame! (1:07:05).

    As We Go On...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 67:17


    It's Fortier's birthday! / Celebrating Canadian basketball (1:40); Grad! Graduation parties / celebrations (8:45); ‘Full of life': Winnipeg launches pedestrian re-imagining of busy Graham Avenue (16:35); Grad stuff / More chat about Graham (21:30); More chat about Graham / Transit changeS (33:35); Adidas is rereleasing Terry Fox's iconic Orion shoes / All things basketball… the impact of SGA (40:30); Fancy space camera takes unbelievable pictures!! (50:10); Winning entries on grad celebrations (58:45).

    Exhausted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 84:59


    Canada Day is nigh / weather & smoke / Bombers / Iran (1:40); Sounds of the Game - Bombers improve to 2-0 (8:55); Times where fun was had, but it was exhausting - Like Sarah & Fortier's Friday adventure which took them all over the place (17:30); U.S. Launches Bunker Busters on Iran… what comes next? - Retired Major General Scott Clancy (24:50); Blue Bombers are 2-0! Adam Bighill on his way to Calgary - Bob Irving (32:50); Political fallout in Washington... does it matter? - Global's Reggie Cecchini (45:10); Sports! Jonathan Toews! NBA Final! (52:00); Winning entries on exhausting fun times (1:02:55); Kirk Cadman Memorial Classic coming up July 4th-5th at the U of M - includes The Kirk Cadman Walk of Dreams (1:08:20).

    Streets Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 70:07


    Summer solstice is tonight! / Greg shares great story from golf tournament yesterday / Raining throughout southern MB / Fire in Point Douglas (1:40); Greg's son showed up for work five hours early. Times you were super early for something (7:35); THE COUCH POTATOES! What's new at the movies... and, revisiting the life of Rob Ford in Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem (14:25); Greg live on location at Portage & Main... only one lane closure remains! (25:10); National Indigenous Peoples Day - Deadline is June 30th for Jack Jacobs Football Scholarship - 2 x $2,000 for Indigenous students (31:45); CLAYHEM! (41:30); Winning entries on showing up early (48:45); Rainbow Stage - Rock Of Ages opens next week! (53:05).

    Gotta Eat The Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 73:16


    Greg ran downstairs to report on what COULD have been a major situation... bus was blocking Portage at Notre Dame at 6:01. By 6:06, GONE! (1:40); 23andMe (8:30); Free donuts arrived yesterday and it was a STAMPEDE. What's the craziest thing you've done to get your hands on something free? (16:10); Cyclists, pedestrians in daily danger at intersections, CAA study finds (23:35); Crazy lengths we've gone to go get something free (31:00); SMALL TOWN SALUTE... to Carman! Gearing up to host the latest edition of the gigantic golf tournament that is the 28th Mike Pritchard Memorial (34:05); 1,500 hiring managers across Canada, 94 per cent said the hiring process takes longer than it did just two years ago (44:20); Misericordia's PRIME 10th anniversary (56:10); Winning entries on cray stuff we've done to get something free (1:03:45).

    What The Fork?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 83:00


    The Stanley Cup Final is FINALLY OVER (1:40); Sick notes add to pressure on health-care system, Manitoba doctors say (9:20); The cutlery in the office kitchen is gone & a memo had to go out -- Ridiculous memos / discussions you can't believe need to be had at work (17:25); Let's Stretch! - Listener says after decades of back pain, morning stretching has helped a lot. How important is stretching? (25:30); June is Migraine Awareness Month (33:00); Bob Irving on Florida Panthers defeating the Edmonton Oilers and claim the Stanley Cup (44:30); Ridiculous memos / discussions at work (55:30); Winning entries on ridiculous memos / discussions at work (1:01:30); The Origin of the playoff beard (1:06:00).

    Under The Cap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 73:30


    Winnipeg launches teams to tackle ‘neighbourhood to-do list' (1:40); Brett ditched his water bottle, and his stomach health improved. What's a simple change that helped you? Doesn't have to be health-related (9:25); Breast Cancer Pledge Ride... Motorcycle Ride in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation (17:15); Small changes that made big impacts (24:20); Breakfast with the Bombers (27:20); IS MY WATER BOTTLE MAKING ME SICK?? (35:50); Recruitment hits 10-year-high for Canadian Armed Forces (46:30); Winning entries on small changes that had big impacts (54:40); Winnipeg born and raised official going into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame (57:25).

    Brett's Back (Hurts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 80:43


    Brett's back... with a wrenched back! / Manitoba Marathon (1:40); Manitoba Marathon's Executive Director weighs in (9:35); Times you broke something you shouldn't have touched, or broke something and just... ran away! (12:30); Who is US Open Champion, JJ Spaun? What's his connection to Manitoba? And will Breezy Bend be tough to play at the Manitoba Open? (20:50); Flin Flon begins preparations for a return (31:55); SPORTS! - Jim Toth (38:45); Andrea Katz from Best You Nutrition: Fixing the morning routine, and some gut-friendly recipes - BRETT NEEDS BOTH CUZ HE IS A SLOBBY SLOTH (51:00); Winning entries on breaking things and running away (59:30); Born in Louisiana, becomes an Olympic figure skater, professional champion, actor... now author, who lives in Winnipeg! - Burt Lancon (1:02:35).

    Triskaidekaphobia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 67:16


    WAKE UP! Blue Bombers win their home opener/Connor Hellebuyck wins the Vezina AND Hart (0:30); BOMBERS VS LIONS... SOUNDS OF THE GAME! (8:15); Having Coffee Talking... BUGS!!!! (18:10); Dry summer and effect on bugs. Taz Stuart, Entomologist (23:05); New access to La Barriere park! Jeff Vincent, Paddle Manitoba (31:55); RIVER CITY BRICKFEST! Manitoba LEGO Users Group free event at Grant Park TOMORROW June 14th Scott Templeton, the Lego Winnipeg Arena Guy, local Lego enthusiast (38:35); Global's Reggie Cecchini (50:30);

    Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman on men's mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 14:28


    From Friday June 6th 2025, we spoke with clinical psychologist Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman about June being Men's Health Month, with a focus on men's mental health. - Mackling & Megarry

    True Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 69:20


    WAKE UP...(0:30); PLEA TO KEEP HOTELS OPEN (7:10); Having Coffee Talking...when a physical act caught you by surprise (15:55); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS Season Ticket Member, From BRANDON! Evan Charbonneau (21:00); Blue Bomber Preview Continues Sergio Castillo (31:50); Another Bomber Guest of some sort Equipment Manager, Brad Fotty (43:10); OILERS/PANTHERS Leah Hextall (52:15).

    Tech It Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 76:29


    06:07 WAKE UP! KK in for Brett! (0:30); Having Coffee, Talking... Your favourite piece of technology (7:00); Latest from Flin Flont, Mayor George Fontaine (13:25); Canada West Foundation letter to Prime Minister Carney. Gary Marr, President and CEO Canada West Foundation (21:05); Portage Avenue East is Closed Tyson Rewucki LIVE (32:05); The weekend in sports, with Bob Irving (38:25); Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg Fire Relief, Kevin Turney, Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg (51:30); Multi-Family/55 plus development in St Andrews… no fire hydrants?? (58:55).

    Smile & Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 73:50


    BRETT SLEPT IN. Forgot to set alarms. Woke up at 5:12am. / Manitoba Day of Caring update / Grey Cup tickets on sale today! (1:40); Men's Health Month -- Focusing on mental health with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman (9:20); Things you knew would be big before they were big - like Jeff Braun thinking the Headstones should be big, and they went on to be (23:00); MHSAA cancels provincials due to air quality, Pembina Trails cancels outdoor activities (30:45); Grey Cup tickets go on sale to the public today! (37:45); E-BIKES! Brett almost got run over twice on the Osborne Bridge yesterday (41:55); Things we liked before they got big (54:45); NO CLAYHEM! So instead... GAB WITH GABBY! (57:10); Winning entries on things we liked before they got big (1:05:15).

    The Grudge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 78:10


    Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees (1:40); GRUDGES, like cheering against the Oilers (9:05); Retired Conservation Officer wants to help in Flin Flon. Can't get answers from gov't (16:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair! (25:15); Grudges (35:10); Canadian Red Cross (38:05); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (45:50); Winning entries on grudges (57:35); Book launch tonight with Winnipeg native and author Guy Gavriel Kay at McNally Robinson: "Written on the Dark" (1:00:50).

    Sad To See You Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 73:24


    Portage & Empress underpass hit but it's ok and is open / Portage & Main / teeing up our theme today of crime and perception of safety (1:40); Thunderbird restaurant closing... places you were sad to see go away - Did you get a last hurrah?? (8:45); Machete attack in Selkirk -- kicking off today's discussion about crime & personal safety (16:20); Places we were sad to see go away (23:20); Victory Lane Speedway is launching a drive-in! (26:15); Steel tariffs (36:35); Winnipeg woman shares story of stroke survival + 5 stroke facts everyone needs to know (43:35); Winning entries on places we were sad to see go away (55:00); Performers on Demand - Local musician launches 'Sure Shot Bookings' to help get musicians more gigs (59:15).

    Left Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 73:56


    Milt Stegall's son Chase dies suddenly at age 20 / Show announcement / Premier Kinew on wildfires (1:40); Times we left something behind / forgot to bring something, and it potentially screwed your day (8:40); Another show announcement! / Humane Society opens temporary shelter for animals affected by the wildfires (15:20); Times we left something behind (21:45); Breakfast with the Bombers! Highlights from the first Coach's Show (25:00); Looking back at Winnipeg's Flood of 1950 (35:05); Global News is a finalist for the Michener Awards, which celebrate meritorious public service journalism, and our own Melissa Ridgen is nominated! (41:20); Times we left something behind (52:35); Manitoba Day of Caring coming up June 5th / Times we left something behind winners (57:20);

    I'd Buy That For A Dollar!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 69:46


    Wildfire smoke / Mayflies/fish flies in St. Laurent (1:40); What's the prospect for precipitation? - David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment and Climate Change Canada (8:55); Impulse buying! What's your weakness? (16:40); Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers lands in Canada... In Winnipeg! Opens tomorrow! (24:50); Manitoba Trucking Association on career opportunities and state of the industry (33:05); Sports! Jim Toth (39:35); Winning entry on impulse buys (51:15); YES to MORE HOMES in MORE PLACES - YIMBY Winnipeg (54:25).

    Rent I Pay (Twice)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 65:58


    Drones hampering firefighting efforts (1:40); Times we screwed ourselves financially, like forgetting to pay your rent, or paying your rent twice (9:25); Mayor of Flin Flon tells Global News Morning during interview he has been ordered to evacuate (17:10); BIG Auto Auction this weekend (25:05); Steel fatigue forced a longer closure of the Louise Bridge (34:50); Ride for Dad is THIS WEEKEND! (41:05); CLAYHEM! (50:35); Winning entry on screwing yourself financially (56:50).

    Like A Good Neighbour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 69:47


    Wildfires - provincial state of emergency (1:40); Premier Wab Kinew wildfire recap (7:55); Manitobans will be stepping up to be good neighbours for those in need, so let's discuss being a good neighbour, our good neighours (15:25); CAA - WORST ROADS REVEALED! (22:30); Parts of the Whiteshell are open, but people are scared to go and businesses are struggling like Barrier Bay Resort (30:35); Emergency preparedness: The importance of communication (38:10); Winning entry on being a good neighbour (49:40); Manitoba Metis Federation calling for volunteers for wildfire (53:05).

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