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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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    Tesh You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 65:55


    WINDY WEEKEND! Bombers win, Streveler injured / World Series resumes tonight / NBA is back on NBC?? ROUNDBALL ROCK! (1:40); The brief surprise encounters that turn your day around for the better, like Greg's brother getting a surprise 'BLESS YOU' (7:50); Brief encounters that make our day... listener's experience brings back Brett's paintball TRAUMA! (14:50); Trump's big beautiful meltdown over Ontario ads (17:30); CAM'S KID DORI IS POTENTIALLY INTO THE QUARTERFINALS FOR THE BABY OF THE YEAR CONTEST! (26:25); SPORTS! - The Immortal Bob Irving (32:50); Blue Jays head to LA tied at one... three straight at Dodger Stadium - Brayden Ewasko, CJOB producer, co-host of Locked On Blue Jays podcast (42:55); Winning entries on brief surprise encounters (50:40); Winnipeg Ghostbusters on their charity endeavours at Comiccon for Children's Hospital (53:20).

    Sell Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 58:46


    Bombers make history by selling out every game for first time!; Greg recorded 12 cut-ins for nothing! Times we did a bunch of unnecessary work; Wade Miller on the historic season of sellouts for the Bombers; Winnipegger in Toronto for the World Series; Dauphin's Countryfest lineup announcement is HUGE; WINNIPEG COMICCON IS THIS WEEKEND!

    Rebellion (Lies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 37:04


    Another restaurant fire in Downtown Winnipeg — BOUJEE (the old Earl's on Main) is on fire, north Main blocked off at York - Greg on the ground walking that way; What are the lies your parents told you as kids? Or the lies you tell your kids?; SMALL TOWN SALUTE, Fall Ball featuring Doc Walker in Alonsa; UFFW on restaurant fires

    Plans I Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 61:05


    Any fireworks in your neighbourhood lately for Diwali? / Price of gas shoots up to $131.9 / Anyone going to the World Series??? (1:40); International affairs: Trump-Putin meeting scrapped / Will the Middle East peace hold? / What is up with troops in U.S. streets - Retired Major General Scott Clancy (8:40); Times your big plans collided with something else... like your wedding day & the World Series -- Do you show the game at your wedding?? (18:15); Times your big plans collided with something else (24:05); Plant the Seed of Hard Work Daily... from Sergio Castillo on Breakfast With the Bombers, who told us about a young girl who helps him warm up every game. Piper Montgomery is her name, and she joined us in studio with her dad Matt (26:50); Revving up for the Bomber game fun, including their 'Bucket of Bones' food special, and all the various entertainment options for kids and adults alike (37:10); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - John Shannon (43:50); Winning entries on times your big plans collided with something else (53:50).

    Blue Jay Yes Way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 74:01


    Blue Jays advance to the World Series! Jets win (1:40); It's been HOW LONG??? Example: THIRTY-TWO YEARS since the Jays last went to the World Series! (9:00); Breakfast with the Bombers - Their win on Friday came down to a field goal on the LAST PLAY OF THE GAME - Place Kicker, Sergio Castillo (16:35); Mayor Scott Gillingham in Ottawa today on bail reform with the Justice Committee (28:10); First ever #CelebrateEverything conference coming up on November 6th - Building an equitable & inclusive city with committed organizations & leaders (34:40); It's been HOW LONG? (46:10); Okay... Blue Jays! - Brayden Ewasko, Locked on Blue Jays Podcast (49:40); Winning entries on... it's been HOW LONG? (57:15); Youth Bio-Lab Jeunesse reaches 100,000 students milestone at St. Boniface Hospital Research (1:00:30).

    MGK? G-MK Is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 76:18


    Greg's back! Good visit to Vancouver / MGK for Grey Cup halftime show -- Who's MGK??? LOL WE ARE OLD (1:40); SOUNDS OF THE GAME! Jets win! (8:55); Completing a task under unusual circumstances, like Cam doing the Keys to the Game with his child on his shoulder! (14:10); Gen Z are "Doom Spending" more frequently... what does that mean and whose fault is it?? (23:25); More chat on the Grey Cup halftime show / CFL standings & tiebreaker confusion (31:35); Federal Housing Minister ahead of announcement this afternoon in Winnipeg (38:40); CLAYHEM!!!!! (48:55); Winning entries on tasks in unusual circumstances (56:40); Mully Children's Family 20 voice Missions Choir - singing anthems at Jets game Sat, special concert on Sunday (1:00:10).

    Don't Dream It, Be It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 53:23


    TYSON IS IN FOR MACKLING! Brett at STARS yesterday / Blue Jays win big (0:30); Tyson is locked in on Dr. Ho's Pain Therapy Pro infomercial -- Times we saw / heard an ad, and HAD TO HAVE IT!!! (7:45); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Haunted Trail Fort Dufferin Emerson (15:15); Winnipeg Improv Festival on at Gas Station Arts Centre - started last night, runs through the weekend (23:00); Local Teacher wins the Prime Minister Award, given out to outstanding teachers and early childhood educators across Canada (33:20); Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary - performance at Asper Centre for Theatre and Film Oct 31st-Nov 2nd (40:30).

    The Leftbehinds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 74:55


    Surprise fill-in for Mackling! (1:40); Dying with dignity...as a Manitoba woman spends her last days in hospital instead of hospice care...her daughter asks, why so few beds? (9:10); What is something non-essential that would throw off / ruin your day... if you forgot it? Like Brett's golf watch (17:05); WPS & KidSport charity BBQ today at Police HQ from 11am-1pm (25:40); Giving Brayden the gears about the Blue Jays / Follow up chat on community policing / youth & having access to sport (39:00); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall (45:50); Winning entries on forgetting things and having your day ruined (56:50); Dance Collection Danse - being celebrated for the first time in Winnipeg! - Legendary Winnipeg dancer Catherine Wreford (1:00:25).

    The Leftovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 70:19


    KK's in for Greg again... and the jackpot went! Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo! (1:40); If your career were to end today, what would you do next? Or what would you have done had you not gone into what you did? Ever change careers? (9:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Ontaria Wilson on THE CATCH! And Zach Collaros is NOT HAPPY (18:40); Workplace expert/bosses day coming up/survey results! (25:30); SPORTS CHAT! Tuesday instead of Monday! - Jim Toth (35:45); LOOK TO THE SKY! What the heck is 3i Atlas? Is it ALIENS? And we might be able to see a comet this week! (45:55); Winning entries on career switches (54:05); Chef Gilles on Thanksgiving leftovers and food safety (56:40).

    Game Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 70:51


    JETS SEASON STARTS TONIGHT!!!! (0:30); Kyle Connor is staying with the Winnipeg Jets - AUDIO FROM JIM TOTH SHOW / NHL Network's Kevin Weekes & Mike Johnson on why guys like playing in Winnipeg (8:10); Who doesn't like Toy Story??? Times you were surprised someone didn't like something, or when you don't like something and it surprises people (16:20); Hamas/Israel Agreement (23:40); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Cartwright! The Cartwright Community Independent School (30:30); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (40:35); Winning entry on Times you were surprised someone didn't like something, or when you don't like something and it surprises people (51:55); Jets vs Stars... Season Opener Tonight! Jets at Noon co-hosts Cam Poitras and Jim Toth (55:35).

    It's A Celebr-

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 63:12


    WAKE UP! Blue Jays LOSE LOL / Brett almost hurt himself at Reh-Fit / 7:35 Concert for a Cause / Jets 8:35 (1:40); Carney, Trump signal optimism on Canada-U.S. trade deal / Takeaways from Carney's meeting with Trump at White House (9:20); Times you celebrated early, like Brayden Ewasko crowning the Jays before they lost to the Yankees! LOL BRAYDEN (15:35); 11th Annual Concert for a Cause, happening on Friday, October 18 at Club Regent Event Centre - Over $240K raised since launching in 2015, will raise more than $75K this year (24:15); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - CONNOR SIGNS EXTENSION! (34:40); Winning entry on early celebrations (45:50); RWB Hansel and Gretel this weekend - Christopher Stowell, the new Artistic Director for RWB in his mainstage premiere! (49:05).

    You're Cut Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 78:58


    Weather / Supermoon / NHL regular season starts tonight / Brett's power was out for almost seven hours... no power, and no water! (0:30); Tim Hortons increases coffee prices / Cost of living (8:50); Brett's power outage - What do you do when you're cut off from something? Or run out of something? (17:00); Breakfast with the Bombers with Citizen of the Game September 27th - Canadian Defensive Lineman/All Around Good Guy Jake Thomas (25:10); Prime Minister Carney is in Washington, DC (35:40); HOCKEY RETURNS TONIGHT!!!! - Jim Toth (43:10); The return... of CHI CHI'S!!! In Minneapolis! (54:25); Winning entry on getting cut off from something, or running out of something (1:02:10); Harvest Manitoba on Dolly Parton Empty Bowls Dinner (1:05:50).

    The Life of a Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 66:38


    Sarah on Taylor Swift movie & new album (0:30); Underrated etiquette practices, and / or breaches of etiquette (8:40); MP pushes to end daylight saving time (18:00); St. Boniface Hospital ER expansion now open to the public (25:10); Tin for the Critter Bin - annual fundraiser in honour of Ethan Boyer (32:45); CLAYHEM!!!!! (46:15); Two years into Wab Kinew's government... what have they gotten right? (53:40).

    Guess Food?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 65:37


    Good time to be a baseball fan! / Burton Cummings tix to give away! / Monthly visit with the Mayor... and crime meeting in west Winnipeg (1:40); Winnipeg police warn public of pickpocket-style ‘distraction' thefts (8:55); What do you do when you go to an event or get invited somewhere, and the food is not to your liking, or the food is too fancy/weird (16:40); Public meeting on crime in west Winnipeg - Evan Duncan, City Councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood (24:40); Route 90 expansion cost... and the St. James Bridge needing to be replaced or at the very least repaired (31:20); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham - Crime / Bail reform / encampment enforcement / St. James Bridge & Route 90 / UV wastewater / Transit / cleaning up Main north of Market to Higgins (37:05); Winning entry on food that was too fancy or you didn't like (48:15); Burton Cummings at The Burt AND - Kevin with I MOUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION (51:40);

    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).

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