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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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    Spain Wins! Bombers Win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 76:27


    BOMBERS!!!! / Greg introduced the Sunday night show at Great Outdoors Comedy Festival! (1:40); SOUNDS OF THE GAME - BOMBERS WIN! (9:00); An important task you were surprisingly nervous for? Like Greg doing the intro for Matt Rife...(16:30); Argentina and Spain face off in FIFA World Cup final, and how was the halftime show? (24:55); What fixed daylight time in the U.S. would mean for Canada (32:20); Important tasks we were nervous for (39:40); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (46:55); Winning entries on tasks we were nervous for (59:40); Who wants to go to Regina?!? Just a handful of seats left for the 1930 Crew trip to the Labour Day Classic... one of the buses is being hosted by Greg! The G-WAGON (1:04:05).

    Power Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 83:14


    Wildfire smoke is bad! / Trump speech (1:40); Start of Arlington Bridge deconstruction marks ‘historic day,' Winnipeg mayor says (9:05); Early experiences with learning to power through at work! (17:40); THE COUCH POTATOES! - Greg's review of Little House on the Prairie! The Odyssey is here... and The Hawk SUCKS (24:00); Weekly White House recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (35:50); Who are the Boissevain Centennials? (44:05); How did baseball contribute to Greg knowing his wife was The One?? / Early experiences with learning to power through at work! (51:15); CLAYHEM! (57:45); Winning entry on early experiences with learning to power through at work (1:05:45); Great Outdoors Comedy Festival begins tonight! (1:09:00).

    (Un)helpful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 71:53


    Paper cups can now go in the recycle bin! (1:40); Ever put the wrong stuff into recycling?? Times we tried to be helpful, but just made it worse! (9:35); Times you tried to be helpful, but were not helpful (17:30); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Pinawa Birthday Weekend! (21:00); WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike as soon as Aug. 2 (31:55); Arlington Bridge decommissioning begins today with first truss being removed (39:50); Flood-proofing our highways (44:45); Winning entry on times we tried to be helpful, but were not (53:10); Volunteerism follow-up -- Winners of Travel Manitoba Volunteer of the Year Award for doing ski patrol at Falcon Ridge for 23 years (56:25).

    e-Yikes on e-Bikes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 85:03


    BUSY WEEKEND! So much to do! / Heat, air quality alerts for millions of Canadians (1:40); Celebrating volunteerism! Have you ever volunteered? Has a volunteer ever impacted your life? (9:35); Manitoba Health Minister on the care homes with no AC in the heat wave (17:15); Lauren McNabb — 12 years after first meeting, a formerly homeless woman, an update on her hardships and determination to give back (26:45); Northern Super League coming to Winnipeg... They'll need a more intimate facility than Valour FC had at Princess Auto Stadium (39:10); Volunteer Manitoba (42:05); VPD warns about e-scooters after two more collisions, one fatal (49:10); BANKSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL in Letellier this weekend (59:50); Winning entry on volunteers (1:06:20); Revisit of e-scooters and e-bikes... WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT THESE??? It is the Wild West! (1:10:55).

    Rogue One: A Start Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 79:35


    Heat and care homes with no AC / Fringe Festival starts tomorrow! Brett's story of meeting a Fringe artist who lives in Australia (1:40); Saskatoon man paints crosswalk to increase safety -- Times people went ROGUE and took matters into their own hands! (9:20); The heat and care homes with no AC - CJOB's Lauren McNabb (16:35); Better late than never: Canada's delayed spring housing market could set the stage for a more active second half of the year (23:50); Watch party tonight in Winkler for the MLB All-Star Game to celebrate Winkler's Tristan Peters, who is playing in the game (33:15); Local clothing business hosting big basketball tournament this weekend at 'The Campus'... looking to create a 'basketball Beer Can' kind of space (38:35); Professional women's soccer is coming to Winnipeg as the Northern Super League expands (48:10); William R. Clement Parkway among roads and sidewalks in Winnipeg that have buckled in the heat! (53:35); Winning entry on going rogue (1:00:25); Fringe Festival starts tomorrow! Learning about 'PANIC - A Live Radio Musical'... inspired by War of the Worlds! (1:04:35).

    Staying Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 79:06


    CRAZY HOT WEEKEND (1:40); Wild weather including tornadoes, heat and flooding continue to hit Prairies (9:45); Winkler's Tristan Peters is having a dandy season with the White Sox -- Celebrating people from our community who have done big things (17:15); Gordie Howe International Bridge is finally set to open (24:30); Celebrating people from our community who have done big things (30:10); WEATHER: Heat warning continues, and 14 tornadoes in SK over the weekend??? - David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment and Climate Change Canada (33:10); Lindsey Graham has died (43:40); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (50:55); Winning entry on Celebrating people from our community who have done big things (1:01:35); Maw's Garage and other development Downtown & in the Exchange (1:04:30).

    Argos Come To Town...For A Home Game?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 72:08


    BOMBERS! PART ONE This is an Argos HOME game?? - Derek Taylor, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1:40); Following up on the city's tree-planting efforts, let's talk trees! Got a favourite spot? Ever climb a tree? Have a treehouse? (5:05); Heat warning raising concerns for vulnerable population / Greg's emotional experience at Tim Horton's this morning with a homeless person - "We're not all bad people" (12:55); BOMBERS! PART TWO... No Zach Collaros... Dru Brown NOT Taylor Elgersma (20:45); THE COUCH POTATOES! (24:40); Revisiting Greg's story on his encounter with a homeless man, and feedback from listeners (34:20); Trees! (46:10); CLAYHEM! (49:35); Winning entries on trees (56:40); BOMBERS! PART THREE... What do we expect from the Argos, and what's up with the Bombers' defensive struggles (1:00:55).

    Treasured Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 62:45


    Greg's back and is slightly under the weather! / Rockin Thunder / Great Outdoors Comedy Festival / SUMMER PLEASE SLOW DOWN! (1:40); Folk Fest kicks off today! (9:20); Meta to build $13 billion data centre in Alberta, largest outside the U.S. (12:40); Greg's friend wore a Motley Crue t-shirt from 1982! Treasured pieces of clothing we can still wear (18:10); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Buffalo Days at Buffalo Point July 9-12 (27:00); World Rugby Nations Cup giveaway, and Greg salutes KK for filling in, and salutes the organizers of the STARS golf tourney he emceed (36:30); Treasured pieces of clothing (40:35); Trees Winnipeg - The City of Winnipeg is considering a million-dollar chop to the tree planting program???? (44:25); Winning entries on treasured pieces of clothing (55:55).

    Awkward Elevator Interactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 76:15


    Awkward elevator conversations & interactions! (1:40); Auto body shops overrun by hail claims (10:40); AI funding announcement - Feds providing $10M for six Manitoba companies - Evan Solomon, AI Minister (15:55); Kenora has a major cleanup underway after major storm damage (27:10); West End BIZ Restaurant Walking Tours! (35:50); Awkward elevator interactions (45:35); The Winnipeg Fish Festival is happening this weekend! - Todd Longley, Rock n Roll Fisherman (50:00); Winning entries on awkward elevator encounters (58:20); Storm damage update from Stony Mountain, which got 250 mm of rain a few weeks back along with Stonewall (1:02:10).

    Rainbow Stage & Jesus Christ Superstar!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 11:01


    We enjoyed this interview so much we wanted to push it out on its own! Carson Nattrass is the Artistic Director at Rainbow Stage and joined us to discuss their production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which started on June 25th and goes until July 12th. It has been getting GLOWING reviews from our listeners, and Carson had some amazing things to say about dealing with harsh criticism. - Megarry & KK

    Humidity!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 72:46


    More communities bracing for flooding / All this water means MOSQUITOES (1:40); HUMIDITY! Getting stuck in it, and how do you deal with it (9:50); Storm damage in southeastern MB & northwest ONT, unconfirmed tornadoes, 137 mm of rain in 2 hours in Kenora // Driver appears asleep at the wheel on busy B.C. highway (17:30); Times Brett fell asleep at the wheel and is lucky to be alive (24:50); Storm damage and flooding at golf courses like Neepawa / Breakfast with the Bombers - Coach's Show highlights (28:10); More storm damage, this time in southeastern MB near West Hawk, listener's campsite got pounded by a possible tornado (36:05); Manitoba company behind the 'merchbot' Vidir celebrating 40th anniversary (43:25); Blue and Gold Date Night winner, and have you ever had the Walby Burger at a Bomber game??? (53:10); Neepawa Golf one of many courses affected by storm flooding in Manitoba, hoping to be open again soon (57:50); Winning entries on humidity (1:06:25).

    Worst Concert Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 79:12


    MORE STORMS! When will we get a break??? (1:40); More storms & tornado warnings and thundershowers and hail WILL THIS EVER END - Environment and Climate Change Canada (8:45); Worst concert or event you've been to. Did you walk out?? (16:35); State of emergency declared in Brandon due to flooding (24:30); Worst concert or show you've been to (31:25); Duck Mountain update - What's the status on getting out? SHE'S HOME! Had to leave the camper behind though (35:00); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (43:25); Southside Golf Course now has NIGHT GOLF?? Five holes so far, hopefully the full 18 in the next few weeks (53:45); Winning entries on worst concerts & shows (1:01:05); Playland in Winnipeg Beach has been resurrected! (1:04:20).

    Rock Around The Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 81:53


    KK has a bone to pick with the ostentatious Taylor Swift for her wedding street-shutting shenanigans in New York! (1:40); Where are you watching the game tomorrow? And is the game affecting the start time for Bingo?? (8:55); Rockin Thunder is tomorrow! Standout moments, odd moments at rock shows (16:55); Flood recap, and Lynn Lake residents can go home after wildfires (22:35); THE COUCH POTATOES! (30:25); Details on new grocery and benefit payment (41:35); Retro Revival contest, and standout moments at rock shows (49:50); CLAYHEM! (55:30); Winning entries on standout moments in rock shows (1:04:15); Sony is ditching the discs for the Playstation??? No more physical games as of January 2028. WHAT A HUGE PILE OF BUNK (1:06:20).

    Lending A Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 76:58


    Greg is off, KK is in!! Canada Day... did you do anything??? Should we get more than July 1st off? / Storm fallout & flooding (1:40); Saluting those who lent a hand in a time of need, like after a massive storm (6:30); Manitoba city of Dauphin under state of emergency due to ‘unprecedented' flooding, Swan River also a mess again (12:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Pritchard Memorial golf tourney is coming up July 18th in Carman... MASSIVE TOURNEY, tons of prizes (20:45); Saluting those who lent a hand... listener story reminds KK of a time her friend lost his wallet and has all his cards tapped within 4 hours (30:00); STORM FALLOUT: Dauphin state of emergency / Manitoba man's daughter trapped in Duck Mountains due to washed out roads (33:25); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (41:05); Rental survey on affordability gap, and how are people using AI to help them find a place? (52:00); Winning entry on saluting someone who lent a hand (1:00:25); STORM FALLOUT: Dauphin state of emergency, hospital underwater - David Bosiak, Mayor of Dauphin (1:03:30).

    Another Day, Another Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 84:16


    Pounded again by massive storms! (1:40); Southern Manitoba hammered by storms again, over 150mm in spots, 106km/h wind gusts, significant damage in Whyte Ridge (9:00); Canada Day hijinks! (17:20); Storm damage in Whyte Ridge neighbourhood (23:45); Breakfast with the Bombers - Canada Day at CANAD INNS STADIUM (30:40); Whyte Ridge house brought down by storm / Power outages galore across Manitoba (40:30); Follow up on scary incident downtown for Winnipeg man after going to an event with his family (48:25); Who wants to go to Regina?? LET'S EXPERIENCE REGINA - on the G-Wagon! Greg is hosting a bus with the 1930 Crew to the Labour Day Classic (1:00:55); Bomber tix winner (1:08:05); Our English friend on his trip to New Jersey to see England defeat Panama in the World Cup! (1:11:30).

    Go Canada!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 75:15


    Brett's back, and Canada advances to the Round of 16!!! (1:40); NHL DRAFT re-cap (8:25); Great Canadian sports moments (15:40); Linking Hope reclaiming furniture from Fairmont renovation (22:50); Winnipeg Police Service has added an 8th cruiser car to each shift in the West District (31:55); SPORTS! Oh Canada/CFL in Kelowna... another exciting week/ Jets Draft and Hellebuyck - Bob Irving (39:30); Tornado touchdown in WestMan, more unsettled weather on the way? - David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada (50:30); Winning entry on great Canadian sports moments (58:10); Coach Rob Gale on Canada advancing at the World Cup! (1:00:40).

    Transit In Tough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 73:11


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Winnipeg Blue Bombers SOUNDS OF THE GAME (8:50); Something you believed as a kid for waaaaay too long (17:40); Crime in The Downtown... OPEN DRUG USE (23:50); WEEKLY REGGIE RECAP! Global's Reggie Cecchini (32:40); Transit talk (40:50); CLAYHEM! (49:15); Winning text on things you believed for too long! (58:10); More Transit talk! (1:00:15).

    Portage & Main: One Year Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 75:14


    WAKE UP!!! (0:30); Everyday inventions you can't live without (8:25); Portage and Main opened one year ago Saturday - how has it been going for pedestrians? drivers? (14:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE Gimli Motorsport Park Re-vamp (22:25); One Year Later... Portage and Main with one of the city's most vocal opponents. City Councillor, North Kildonan Jeff Browaty (32:35); SPORTS! Hellebuyck/Bombers/Soccer. CJOB Sports Show Host, Christian Aumell (40:30); Tri-Hospital Dream Lottery Deadline, Stefano Grande (52:35); Winning Texts on everyday inventions (1:00:20); Manitobans love their Okanagan Wines. John Denney, Wine Boss Tours (1:03:45).

    Wake Up Wednesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 73:19


    Wednesday Wake Up! (0:30); Chores that shaped your life (7:25); GOFR Run, a new grocery-price comparing app! (12;45); "North End" Rick from Pristine Roofing (20:10); Rob Gale previews Canada vs Switzerland at the World Cup (31:20); Talking road repairs (39:30); Nucci's Gelati celebrates its 50th anniversary (50:55); Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, sports journalist Patti Dawn Swansson (57:45).

    Realty Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 72:43


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Let's Talk High School GRAD or PROM (7:05); When it comes to housing...what are the most affordable cities? Royal Lepage Report, Jesse Carlson, Realtor at Royal LePage Prime (13:10); Breakfast with the Bombers, Blue Bomber Defensive Lineman, Jake Ceresna (21:45); Farming in WestMan, Jake Ayer (AIR), Producer/Farmer in Minto, Vice President Keystone Agricultural Producers (31:10); People ARE moving here from elsewhere, Realtor Ty Mitchell (38:30); INCEL MOVEMENT/EXTREMISM, Esli Chan, PhD Candidate, Political Science, McGill University (50:45); Winner for Grad/Prom story (58:55); 17 WING ANNOUNCEMENT, Mayor Scott Gillingham (1:01:45).

    Dream Jobs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 86:04


    WAKE UP! Father's Day/Marathon/BBQing, and Kevin Burgin is here! (0:30); Extreme Lumberjacking! AUDIO FROM SUNDAY AT PRINCESS AUTO (7:35); Having Coffee Talking... DREAM JOBS (16:50); Brady Tkachuk Traded to Florida, Kelly Moore (22:30); Filipino Heritage Month, Jackie Wild (29:55); Summer Solstice, David Phillips (41:00); SPORTS! Bob Irving (48:10); Q-LAKE LODGE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! (58:50); BBQ safety tips, Evan Fogg, Luxe BBQ (1:01:55); Judge Joyal Announcement... Bomber Ticket Winner/Dream Jobs (1:12:25).

    Leaders And Where To Find Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 71:17


    WAKE UP! (0:30); Let's all go to the pub and watch FUTBOL (7:10); Having Coffee Talking... FAVOURITE LEADERS, OF ANY SORT! (15:35); Flood Repercussion/Response in Western Manitoba (21:25); WEEKLY REGGIE RECAP! Global's Reggie Cecchini (29:45); Derek Taylor on his way to Calgary. Why? Let's find out (36:20); CLAYHEM! CLAY YOUNG (45:50); Winning text, favourite leader! (54:05); The (Almost) Perfect Heist: The Incredible True Story of the Vancouver Safety Deposit Robbery. We speak with author Don Levers (56:40).

    Change Room Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 69:25


    Scottish fans drain Boston of its beer! Do we link our teams TOO closely to our identity? (0:30); Mishaps in the changeroom! Brett's shopping experience Wednesday was more stressful than it should have been (8:30); Changeroom mishaps (14:40); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Wooden Gate Cider, Pilot Mound (17:05); Feedback from Greg's friend in Alberta on Manitoba saying no to a data centre southeast of Winnipeg (24:40); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (30:50); Mayhem with Global's Clay Young ahead of tomorrow's CLAYHEM segment in this slot - Brett had some goofy interactions with him today (43:45); Winning entry on changeroom mishaps (50:15); 35th annual Winnipeg International Jazz Festival is underway! (54:40).

    Skippin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 80:58


    Hockey Night in Canada gone from CBC / Gas prices (1:40); Graffiti follow-up... Brett spotted a mural Downtown that honours the military, and it is covered in graffiti. DISGUSTING (9:35); Have you ever skipped school?? Did you get caught? Get in trouble? (16:55); Skipping school (24:50); Hockey Nights in Canada are no more (27:25); If the U.S. / Iran deal holds, how long before gas prices go down? (35:45); Canadians back wider access to epinephrine in public spaces, survey suggests (43:55); Youth Football Skills Camp this Saturday for kids 6-14 with the Fort Garry Lions (57:10); Winning entries on skipping school (1:05:45); Stroke Awareness Month (1:08:55).

    Transit Travels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 69:21


    Greg got caught in the rain / Manitoba Marathon is this weekend... don't get caught in the route's path if you need to drive somewhere Sunday (1:40); How one Irish town is trying to create phone-free childhoods (9:00); With today's transit announcement coming from the province... let's discuss transit adventures! (17:50); Lingering questions on U.S./Iran peace deal - Retired Major General Scott Clancy (24:20); Provincial announcement coming today regarding free transit for youth - GREG'S AMAZING RANT ON WINNIPEG TRANSIT (32:15); Meals on Wheels Winnipeg needs help with volunteers (37:35); Child Care Innovation, Manitoba Company Launches Canada's First HR Software Designed for the Child Care Sector (46:30); Winning entries on transit adventures (53:25); MEGABike: Pedal For Potential - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg event happening Friday at Assiniboine Park, 30 seat bike!! (57:55);

    Finding Joy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 82:21


    Stanley Cup Final is over / World Cup & Brett's act of 'patriotism' (1:40); Emotional response from Ehlers on Winnipeg after Stanley Cup win (9:10); Finding joy in the joy of others, times we were really happy for someone we care about (16:10); Freedom to Explore: Rediscovering the Beauty of Manitoba while taking care of our mental health (23:15); Ticks are bad... what other pests are on the horizon... and are we destined for a rough summer with Skeeters? - TAZ STUART! (31:00); Online extremist groups exploiting, blackmailing youth: Winnipeg police (40:55); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (48:00); Have you heard of the 'Benadryl Challenge'? Deeply disturbing trend that is hurting kids (58:45); Winning entries on finding joy in the joy of others? (1:06:40); U.S. - Iran peace deal / UFC at the White House - Global's Reggie Cecchini (1:10:10).

    World Cup Game Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 74:42


    Bombers lose and their defense stunk / World Cup has begun! (1:40); Soccer for newbies: What to know about 2026 World Cup (6:50); Shortened Sounds of the Game COME ON BLUE / Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes longtime NHL linesman Ryan Galloway (10:10); The Ex starts today! Midway memories (18:30); Breast Cancer Pledge Ride is this weekend... 25th Anniversary Breast Cancer Pledge Ride... Over $1.5 million raised - 2,279,031 km ridden (25:30); THE COUCH POTATOES! Disclosure Day... chat about Steven Spielberg movies? (32:50); THE WORLD CUP STARTS TODAY FOR CANADA! Taking on Bosnia-Herzogovenia - Rob Gale, soccer expert who has coached many teams including Valour FC (41:40); Power outage update for Windsor Park / Question of the Day on the World Cup (50:25); Winning entry on midway memories (55:55); More storm fallout, this time in Stony Mountain - Woman got 2-3 feet of water in her non-basement home, insurance no longer covers overland flooding (1:00:30).

    Mackling, Megarry, and STREVELER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 68:49


    Chris Streveler has arrived! (1:00); More chat with Streveler (4:10); Big victory celebrations, inspired by Streveler's legendary antics at the Grey Cup parade and rally in 2019 (13:40); More chat with Streveler (19:15); More chat with Streveler (25:25); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Brandon! Buzz Around Downtown (28:05); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham - many questions on Transit (36:30); Winning entries on big victory celebrations (48:30); More chit-chat with Streveler (53:10); Connecting Winnipeg with Hal and sign-off with Streveler (1:02:50).

    Wild Weather Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 75:18


    MASSIVE STORM... Greg's hitting the street along with Global's Mathew Merkel, and Environment Canada says Stonewall got 250... TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY millimetres of rain (1:15); More on the storm and what Greg is seeing out there (8:55); More with Global's Matthew Merkel out and about / STORM RECAP WITH ENVIRONMENT CANADA (11:45); What did you experience in last night's storm? HOW MANY ALERTS DID YOU GET??? (22:25); Stuck on the tarmac for SEVEN hours due to the storm!!! - 680 CJOB's Richard Cloutier (26:45); Storm feedback / BoC June 10th rate decision: Royal LePage (36:00); Latest from the flood zone in WestMan (45:10); City response to the storm (51:00); Question of the Day result on dandelions / Greg & his neighbours tackled the clogged storm drains together (1:00:15); Listener in Stonewall paints the picture on how bad it is out there after all that rain (1:04:20);

    Winnipeg Is Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 67:35


    Graffiti follow-up... Let's salute businesses or city efforts that beautify our communities (1:40); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT / Canada to ban social media for kids under 16 (8:40); Breakfast With The Bombers - Preparing for Thursday's home opener, and Chris Streveler will be our co-host on Thursday??? (16:00); City of Winnipeg on graffiti and flowers (25:25); World Cup at work: How employers can turn tournament fever into engagement gains (33:05); Minitonas flooding update after torrential rain (43:00); Winning entries on saluting the efforts to beautify our communities (49:50); Swan River update... roads washed out everywhere / JONNY'S BIG SWIM... Swimming across Lake Winnipeg to raise fund for Cancer Research (53:50).

    River City Brickfest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 78:24


    Another hot weekend with hectic weather in parts of MB / Pride parade / Bombers win! / Stanley Cup Final is crazy / NBA Knicks on fire (1:40); Irish broadcaster says men bring too many underwears on vacation -- Adventures with packing! (7:50); The Winnipeg Sea Bears unveiled their Churchill Tundra Buggy over the weekend at Polo Park... it's a bar! (15:40); U of T researchers demonstrate AI worm could target any online device (23:30); LEGO! River City Brickfest is on June 13th at Grant Park (34:30); SPORTS! Bombers win, & crazy Stanley Cup Final - Bob Irving (41:30); Chat about our frustrations with graffiti... after someone tagged an office across the street over the weekend. WHY??????? (53:00); Winning entry on adventures with packing (1:00:20); Feedback on graffiti / Question of the Day on Bike Week: How often do you ride a bike? (1:03:25).

    You Have The Power!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 72:57


    Concerns over e-bike, e-scooter speeds (1:40); With the new He-Man movie out today... which cartoon character would you want to be?? (9:05); THE COUCH POTATOES! (17:05); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (25:45); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT (33:30); Lots of great feedback on last night's Stampeders concert at The Burt! / Revisit of e-bike e-scooter concerns & injuries (35:55); The Guess Who return home for a sold out show at Canada Life Centre (47:30); Winning entry on cartoon characters (56:30); Toque musician playing in the opener for the Guess Who tonight at Canada Life Centre - Kathy Kennedy interview with musician Cory Churko (59:25).

    Left On Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 78:40


    More tornado warnings... did you get one on your phone? Brett did, Greg didn't (1:40); Ever contact someone and wonder WHY WON'T THEY RESPOND... only to learn, you had the wrong contact info? (9:35); 10% tariffs for what reason now?? (17:05); Foiled by the wrong contact info (24:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Hi Neighbour in DOWNTOWNNNNNN TRANSCONA! (yes it's a cheat) - Former radio great Duncan McPhail! (27:40); Growing wildfires near Lac du Bonnet reiterate need to be prepared across Manitoba (38:00); Jim Toth on the Stanley Cup Final (45:10); Chance to be in a commercial for Prairie Dog Central... with Milt Stegall! (57:15); Winning entry on being foiled by the wrong contact info (1:03:30); Guilana (MOM) and 13 year old Christiano Morais - Christiano is going to be World Cup Match Ball Carrier June 17th in Toronto (1:07:40).

    Trying Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 77:49


    Princess Auto debrief / big storms yesterday (0:30); Greg's encounter with first-time visitors to Winnipeg from Toronto... and how surprised they were by the city (8:15); Wild weather in southern MB! (11:35); Greg fired a crossbow yesterday! Times we surprised ourselves by trying something we never thought we'd try (18:50); Montage of Greg's adventures during his remote at Princess Auto (24:50); Living in Downtown Winnipeg... and loving it! (32:05); Another Winnipeg success story! Winnipeg's Jenna Rae Cakes launches viral dot cakes exclusively on Skip (44:20); Poker Tournament Fundraiser for Manitoba Fallen Firefighters Foundation (52:50); Winning entry on things we surprised ourselves by trying (1:00:30); WEST END!! Ellice Street Fest this weekend... and what else is on tap for the Summer?? (1:03:40).

    Live from Princess Auto!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 63:11


    Time to Start the show, on location from the new Princess Auto, at 500 Panet Road! (0:30); Princess Auto audio from Richard Cloutier (5:30); Shopping experiences (11:55); Breakfast with the Bombers, with the voice of the Bombers Derek Taylor (20:10); Talking about Alberta's "Forever Canada" movement (28:55); Perimenopause awareness (36:55); Winner for shopping experiences discussion (46:10); Living Downtown and loving it! (49:15).

    What's In A Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 81:56


    House fire in Point Douglas / Hot weekend! (1:40); Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to Wab Kinew's comments on holding off referendum (8:45); Section of Panet Rd named after Princess Auto... What would you like named after you?? (16:00); Ride for Dad great success / Busy weekend! Taste of Asia at Memorial Park, Doors Open Winnipeg, and Greg didn't get his ice cream at BDI (22:30); Claude Lemieux's family looking for answers in wake of his death... was CTE present? (29:35); Things you'd like renamed after you / Winnipeggers renting a party bus while they're in Regina to see the Foo Fighters in September (39:15); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (47:20); More on concussions and CTE in sports in the wake of Claude Lemieux's death (58:25); Winning entry on things you'd like named after you (1:07:55); Party Bus in Regina - Winnipeggers heading out for Foo Fighters concert & rented a bus to get them to and from the show in Regina, but need to fill it up! (1:09:55).

    20 Years Of Couch Potatoes!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 75:39


    The Scripps Spelling Bee has a lightning round finale??? / The Couch Potatoes have been around for 20 years??? (0:30); Chief Schmidt & WFPS challenges (8:40); things we only get to enjoy for a brief time every year, like Cherry Blossoms & Lilacs (17:05); THE COUCH POTATOES! (24:15); Weekly Reggie Recap (33:55); Ride for Dad is tomorrow! WITH A CAVEAT... Winnipeg Police escort ends at Portage & Moray, doesn't go all the way to Assiniboia Downs (41:20); Schroeder Foundation Announcement with Seven Oaks School Division -- funding to make sure kids get food (52:40); Winning entries on things we only get to enjoy for a brief time every year (59:50); Mental Health and Hockey (1:04:05).

    Heat WVZ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 82:09


    Heat wave / CFL announces new TV deal / Bomber game is tomorrow! (1:40); Heat warning! And what the heck is an OMEGA BLOCK? (8:20); How do you say DAZN? How do we pronounce this tennis name? Words and names that cause us problems! (15:50); CAA WORST ROADS RESULTS! (23:05); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - 10th annual Ducks Unlimited Canada Life 2026 Ride to the Lake (30:50); Local Indigenous apparel company says fast fashion Shein is stealing their designs! (40:20); Bonus story from yesterday's Geoff Kirbyson tennis visit with a neat story that ties an old tennis pro to the Winnipeg Jets (48:05); 30th anniversary GUSTY WALK for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis on Sunday June 7th at Assiniboine Park (56:45); Winning entries on words and names that cause us problems (1:05:20); Celebrating Canada in Carlsbad, California (1:08:20).

    Time Shift(s)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 74:37


    Brett's back and survived the hot but not too hot day for the golf tourney... but wow it's about to get HOTTTTTTT (0:30); Wab Kinew has his thoughts on the Alberta separatism (8:30); The bonehead stupid interactions at work (Brett had one on Friday, dumbest ever) (13:35); Live at the scene of an industrial fire in St. Boniface / The daycare play structure bandit has been found, and the play structure has been returned! (20:30); Majority of Manitobans favour a move to a permanent time... Most want DST (26:30); In-stadium voice of Blue Bomber Games for 30 Years... 300th game will be October 10th vs Calgary (37:20); The daycare play structure bandit has been found! Play structure has been returned, but will need to be replaced (48:45); Winning entries on dumb interactions at work (56:40); ITF MASTERS TENNIS EVENT COMING TO WPG...First ever event for ITF (1:00:50).

    So Long, Cam Poitras!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 78:42


    Let's Start the show! (0:30); Special Olympics Golf Tournament, we speak to Jody and Jason Normantin (9:00); Cam's last day!! (19:20); Doctor's Manitoba Statement on Social Media Ban (24:35); Breakfast with the Bombers, Defensive Back, Ridge Taxada (32:50); Bonus BwtB: G-Mack interviews Taylor Elgersma (43:30); What's going on at Siloam Mission, Richard Cloutier (46:25); Juvenile Arthritis Walk this weekend, Abby Leschyson, Mother of Rosalie (56:40); ROBERT J SAWYER IS COMING TO WINNIPEG, Author and Futurist, Robert J Sawyer (1:05:25).

    You're Going The Wrong Way!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 82:17


    Time to Start the show! (0:30); "WOLRD RECORD" set at something called the ENHANCED GAMES (8:15); Having Coffee Talking: You're going the wrong way! (17:15); Is UNDER PARENTING the next big thing? (21:55); Deal or No Deal? Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington (29:55); Tyson live from Portage Ave (37:45); SPORTS! Bob Irving (45:00); BIG GRASS FIRE FRIDAY... WHAT ARE THE RISKS AND THE RULES ON OPEN FIRES? (56:45); Winning text on a time you went the wrong way! (1:03:15); WHAT IS THE STARBUCK HOCKEY ACADEMY? Seth Jarvis is a graduate (1:07:00).

    I Can't Believe I Ate The Whole Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 85:04


    Long term forecast is INTENSE... Is your AC working?? (1:40); Concerns with sports betting ads (9:50); St. James Burger has the world's biggest Fat Boy! The outlandish meals we've tackled (17:45); Nurses Union -- The ISOs from the Grace were pulled from the Vic? (25:00); Outlandish meals (33:00); THE COUCH POTATOES! - Colbert is no more, and this weekend's new movies (35:55); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (46:10); Question of the Day results on romantic links to AI chatbots - Is this cheating? Discussion on the potential pitfalls of getting 'involved' with a bot... is this Black Mirror?? (54:55); Winning entries on outlandish meals (1:06:25); CLAYHEM!!! (1:10:40).

    Rings vs Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 73:16


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

    Hate The Road, Jack!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 77:39


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

    Don't Let Me Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 79:25


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

    Dust In The Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 75:22


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

    Costly Food Waste!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 74:23


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

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