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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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    Letting Time Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 80:24


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

    Sucker; Spring; Shave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 77:30


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

    If You Build It, They Will Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 73:49


    Renewing Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 72:34


    On The Road Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 67:41


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

    Winnipeg Is For Lovers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 83:14


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

    Yer Favourites

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 78:51


    Friday the 13th again! / Long term forecast looks good / Jets lose again / Junos (1:40); Junos coming back to Winnipeg! Celebrating Canadian concerts (9:35); Affordability & farming: Farmer in Argyle weighs in on unstable prices... AND... the record amount he made from selling a bull! And his fantastic celebration (17:10); Celebrating Canadian concerts (25:05); THE COUCH POTATOES! (27:30); Weekly U.S. recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (35:55); Rising cost of fuel - How is it affecting professional drivers?? - Joanne the Luggage Lady (43:25); Junos coming back to Winnipeg! (53:10); Winning entries on celebrating Canadian concerts (1:00:55); Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Manitoba, The Fuse benefit concert to celebrate the band's 50th anniversary, at Park Theatre on March 21st (1:04:45).

    I Need A Hero!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 74:25


    Happy 80th Anniversary 680 CJOB!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 85:00


    Happy 80th birthday CJOB! 75th anniversary montage and a birthday greeting, the first of many! AND PRIZES GALORE! OODLES OF PRIZES! (1:40); Birthday sounds, then a SUPER CONDENSED Sounds of the Game since the Jets lost (9:15); A time CJOB had an impact on your life, a time it was important for you (17:05); Birthday greetings and sounds / New Coalition “Workers for Downtown Public Safety” Calls for Urgent Meetings with Mayor and Justice Minister (24:00); KK!! With some clips of Clay Young being a goof (30:55); Scott Arniel! Final playoff push from the Jets. We chat with the head coach as radio home of the Winnipeg Jets as a Happy Birthday to us! (33:35); Birthday shoutout from Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings (43:40); Learning about CJOB's original home, The Lindsay Building, which is right around the corner! (46:30); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - Ken Wiebe (53:40); Winning entries on important CJOB moments (1:03:30); Cooper Nemeth Memorial All-Star Day, Coming Up March 28th (1:08:30); Connecting Winnipeg with Hal Anderson (1:16:05).

    Stranger Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 78:35


    80-year-old Winnipegger's home care services reinstated after concerns over security camera (1:40); Listener gives Cam some razorblades after his story last week - Strange ways things we want/need/didn't know we needed... fell into our lap! (10:45); SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT #1 / PHIL the boot campaign... very generous gift to all firehalls. KickOff for UFFW campaign (16:30); Strange ways things we want/need/didn't know we needed... fell into our lap! (24:05); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS - Nick Hallett, Defensive Back (26:45); Home care & cameras feedback / Getting ready for the big 80th birthday with one of the best CJOB stories of all time... from Winnipeg's Randy Bachman! (33:20); SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT #2 (39:50); Home care and cameras follow-up - Reaction from family on home care reinstatement (47:00); SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT #3 / Do you have security cameras at home? (57:30); Winning entry on strange ways things fell into our lap (1:05:30); Osborne Village Resource Centre needs help raising funds to replace its server (1:08:35).

    Affections/Affiliations/Anniversaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 84:46


    Brett's back from vacation, fell down on the ice on Friday / It's slippery out there this morning / Yay Manitoba at the Brier! (1:40); Josh Morrisey appreciation package (9:30); Follow-up to International Women's Day on challenge of getting women to run for politics due to the garbage they put up with as women (12:20); Sarah was wearing a Canucks jersey at the Jets game??? The reason behind our affections/affiliations for things (20:40); Getting ready for CJOB's 80th birthday! (26:25); AWS Data Centre in UAE and Bahrain in the first week of this conflict. Significant? What are Data Centres? Where are they located? Is there an ideal location? (33:30); Presentation to Winnipeg Women's Conference... What is the Mabuhay District? (44:30); SPORTS! Matt Dunstone/Manitoba Wins Brier, Jets FIVE points out of a playoff spot. Was Trade Deadline Friday a DUD? Buffalo Sabres FIRST in the Atlantic!? (52:20); Home care and concerns over cameras - A Winnipeg man's father's home care service has been paused due to a security camera in his home - CJOB's Richard Cloutier (1:03:15); "This changed how I think about brain health at 48" - fitting chat on brain fog with the time change over the weekend (1:10:45).

    I Love MB

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 62:02


    It's Friday!! (0:30); Sounds of the Game: Jets handle the Lightning (7:20); What's your favourite thing about living in Winnipeg/Manitoba? (15:40); Global's Reggie Cecchini on a wild week in the world (21:50); International Womens Day, Gisela Carere, President of Benchmark (29:55); Jim Toth on today's NHL trade deadline (36:20); Mathew Embry shares his 30-year MS journey (47:20).

    Way Way Way Way Back In The Day...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 61:17


    Wake up! (0:30); Way back in the day, which things do you still use, that are STILL better? (7:35); Small Town Salute-Beausejour! CPTC Races going on this weekend (13:10); Our monthly visit with the Mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham (20:50); Mega Million Choices Lottery early bird deadline, with Bob Irving! (34:00); Winning text on oldie but still goodie! (42:20); Reveen! (44:50).

    Sweet Things In Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 62:22


    Sounds of the Game (0:30); Times you left something too soon! (7:10); Reports/concerns that Iran's drone resources are draining interceptor missile stockpiles (13:55); A Growing number of restaurants are closing... for lunch (21:25); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat with Hockey Insider John Shannon (29:35); Prabhnoor Singh/UMSU President/UMSU week coming up/food bank concert (41:30); George Belanger, lead singer of Harlequin, celebrating 50 years (49:10).

    Saving Daylight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 63:26


    Show Intro (0:30); Daylight saving time permanent in BC! (8:35); Surprise purchase history (17:50); 6,000 flights cancelled worldwide since Saturday (23:25); KK isn't alone in her anxiety about the situation in the Middle East (32:05); Assiniboine Park needs volunteers this summer (41:20); Winner on your surprise purchase history (49:15); International Women's Day is coming up! (52:15).

    Blood Moon Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 59:01


    It's Monday! (0:30); Do you have a weird recurring dream? (7:10); The latest from DC with Reggie Cecchini (13:20); What's next in the Middle East? (22:10); Sports wrap-up with Jim Toth (29:10); Gas Prices about to sky-rocket? (40:10); Scott Young from the Planetarium on the Blood Moon/Lunar Eclipse (45:50).

    Avoiding Cabin Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 74:34


    01:02 Sarah's Taylor Swift Candlelight Concert experience / Gas Prices on the rise / Clayhem / Couch Potatoes 07:12 Connor Hellebuyck speaks with Sara Orlesky on the Trump phone call controversy, and mixed emotions winning for U.S. & playing for Winnipeg 12:55 Getting through Cabin Fever! Help plan Brett's Staycation 19:45 Cabin Fever ideas 22:40 THE COUCH POTATOES! 32:51 Friday Jets report with John Shannon weighing in on Hellebuyck 35:40 Weekly Reggie U.S. Recap 42:37 March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 53:46 CLAYHEM!! 1:00:20 Winning entry on cabin fever 1:03:30 As Black History Month gets set to close... Black History game with the Jets is coming up on Tuesday March 3rd - Ogo Okwumabua from local apparel business ZUEIKE

    The Mascot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 85:31


    What Would You Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 84:40


    0:55 Connor Hellebuyck & controversy about U.S. hockey team & Trump 08:22 Why U.S. men's hockey team is facing backlash for call with Trump 12:26 How the heck do I get to that to clean it??? Brett found a mountain of dust in his kitchen that he can't reach 20:15 Connor Hellebuyck to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom 27:24 How the heck do I get to that to clean it??? 29:54 Downtown transit survey / Downtown housing permits 40:33 State of the Union 46:31 Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - Leah Hextall, back from the Olympics! 56:42 How the heck do I get to that to clean it?? 1:00:52 Pink Shirt Day with Winnipeg clothing company Haymad & Co 1:07:56 Winning entries on HOW DO I GET TO THAT TO CLEAN IT 1:11:45 Winnipegger's unique sports story - Race car driver, produces a TV series called Going Pro - Damon Surzyshyn

    Heartbreak in Milan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 77:24


    0:55 Winnipegger Tony Mariani in Puerto Vallarta 3:44 Heartbreak for Canada. Redemption for Helle? - Jim Toth 11:29 Unexpected roadblocks, like YouTube telling us to sign on to prove we're not bots Mayhem in Mexico 18:53- Unexpected roadblocks are keeping Brett from going to Beausejour today for I Love to Read Month 28:14- Tax season is underway ARGH!! - CRA opens its NETFILE portal for the online filing of returns TODAY 40:03 Jets-Hockey report 42:35 SCOTUS rules against Arbitrary Tariffs... it doesn't mean that they are gone 49:14 SPORTS! - CJOB Sports Show host Christian Aumell 1:01:00 Winning entries on unexpected roadblocks 1:04:58 Checking in with a Manitoban in Puerto Vallarta

    World Radio Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 88:10


    WHAT IS THAT NOISE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 86:43


    Behind "Enemy" Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 76:20


    RAIN IN THE FORECAST? / JetsRJunk & GregIsGrumpy / Mayor at 7:35 / Brawl at the Hall last night! (0:30); Sounds of the Game - Y-U-LAWL (7:50); So many Canadiens fans last night — Times you entered enemy territory, or unfamiliar territory and felt out of place (15:35); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (23:50); Enemy territory / Brett's at Reh-Fit Centre today, getting blood pressure tested, gets nervous every time / Winnipeg man powerlifts through cancer treatment (35:50); Listener example of how our phones are listening to us... / Brett's blood pressure nerves might be WHITECOAT SYNDROME (43:10); Feedback on all the Habs fans at the Jets game... are they treasonous RATS?? (46:00); West Broadway Snoball Winter Carnival is THIS WEEKEND (52:00); Winning entries on enemy territory (58:55); MAMA WA 40th Anniversary Gala (1:02:30).

    Manitoba Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 80:17


    It's warming up and slippery / Greg's car is getting fixed after getting a window smashed three weeks ago (1:40); As Churchill looks to expand port operations... protecting the belugas is front of mind (8:30); Brett never gets gas when it's convenient -- Things we are regularly bad at staying on top of (15:45); Kind letter from listeners (24:10); Jimmy Kimmel video on Kennedy Center closing... IS AI AND IS SHOCKINGLY REAL. At what point do we stop trusting what we see & hear? (31:15); Canada mulls online safety bill as more countries ban social media for kids (42:30); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - John Shannon (48:00); Manitoba Chambers of Commerce - New Challenge on the Horizon for Manitoba Businesses, annual Manitoba Business Outlook Survey Results Show (1:00:10); Canada expands its travel advisory on Cuba (1:07:30).

    Here's The Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 78:58


    Help Wanted: 2 Antarctic research centres looking for people to work at South Pole (1:40); Sounds of the Game - Jets lose in OT (5:25); Working in Antarctica... have you ever moved for a job? Would you? How isolated could you tolerate? (12:40); Moving for a job / Assault suspect tased in Manitoba Hydro building (20:20); Breakfast with the Bombers! (28:50); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT & interview with True North Sports & Entertainment (37:45); Richard Cloutier joins us from Churchill, Manitoba! (45:00); Is the Chief Peguis Trail extension essential? - City Councillor Janice Lukes (55:40); Winning entries on moving for a job (1:04:05); What is a HACKATHON? Also, AI & cybersecurity, all being discussed at Southern Manitoba Technology Conference in Morden on February 24th (1:07:10).

    It's Groundhog Day...Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 81:50


    It's Groundhog Day! Updates to be provided from the 680 CJOB Breaking News Groundhog Decision Desk (1:40); HUGE Day for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on the free agency front - Chat with Derek Taylor, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (9:40); Inspired by the end of the Scotties... the big shots we've hit or missed (17:45); What is Moltbook? Is it REAL? (it's a "social" media channel built for and by AI agents. No Humans allowed) (24:50); RICHARD CLOUTIER IS GOING TO CHURCHILL?? (33:45); Question of the Day on province announcing they'll be doing 24/7 snow clearance on the Perimeter (41:30); SPORTS! Poor Kaitlyn Lawes... Congratualtions Kerri Einarson - Christian Aumell, CJOB Sports Show host (43:55); Taking the pulse of the Canada's film industry/Heated Rivalry/Catherine O'Hara (55:55); Winning entries on the big shots we've hit or missed (1:04:45); 17th annual ASC Seniors Games happening in 29 retirement communities across Canada (1:07:40).

    Nightmare House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 82:29


    Brett had some embarassing issues after the show yesterday on location at the St. B Lottery showhome...(1:40); Sounds of the Game - Jets lose again (7:40); Brett screwed up his pizza order and got mad at them... Times we jumped the gun and had to fall on the sword! (15:05); WFPS substance abuse call data - massive increase over the last decade (23:00); THE COUCH POTATOES - Another Statham revenge movie, Rachel McAdams' character loves Survivor, and Melania doc is a FARCE (30:30); Weekly recap on all things U.S. with Global's Reggie Cecchini (38:45); Are LED headlights too bright? Vancouver City Council thinks so (47:20); CLAYHEM!!! - Clay Young, host / anchor / roving madman, Global News Morning (57:50); Winning entries on times we jumped the gun (1:03:35); The Winnipeg Falcons, the first ever gold medal winner for Canada in 1920, will be honoured on Wednesday at the Jets game (1:08:05).

    Dream House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 68:28


    On location in the Northern Lands for the St. B Mega Million Choices Lottery! (0:30); Since we're at a showhome... What's your dream FEATURE for a home? No matter how outlandish (7:35); ST. BONIFACE HOSPITAL FOUDATION MEGA MILLION CHOICES LOTTERYYYYYYYY!!!! Ron Paley, grateful patient (15:25); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Back to the Whiteshell, this time for BEAVER DAYS (22:55); The Manitoban who was launched 30 feet by an exploding bbq in Hawaii (32:40); ST. BONIFACE HOSPITAL FOUDATION MEGA MILLION CHOICES LOTTERYYYYYYYY!!!! Emily Phillips, Clinical Nurse Specialist (42:55); Winning entries on dream features for the home (50:20); Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight - reaction from the Living Through Extinction podcast (53:30).

    Enter The GC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 79:58


    Minneapolis / Jets / Plow names / Fire on at Dufresne on Nairn, street closed both directions (1:40); How's the drive in approaching Nairn? Big problems from the water // Sounds of the Game - Jets win (9:45); Adventures with group chats -- How many are you in? Do you enjoy them? (18:15); Nairn closure -- Talbot is closest major street, watch out for School Zones! / Portage Place construction tour (25:50); Adventures with group chats (33:05); Latest from Minneapolis (35:50); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Exciting news for Leah Hextall! (44:10); Meta, YouTube head to landmark U.S. trial over social media addiction claims (54:00); Winning entries on group chats (1:01:25); 3D printing community - EVERYTHING IS BROKEN - Initiative to fix things to keep them out of the landfill (1:05:00).

    Keep Holding On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 4:12


    Random chat about pet hair getting stuck on our clothes! (1:40); Do you hold on to bags? Boxes? Pieces of wood? The things we hold on to JUST IN CASE (8:45); Arctic Sovereignty… Canada and Greenland (17:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - Sergio Castillo! (25:05); Jon Stewart on ICE situation - NOW the MAGAverse says guns are the problem??? (33:55); Random chat about the things we hold on to... including clothes we might fit in again ONE DAY / young fashion trends (41:25); Digging out in Toronto (53:55); Winning entries on the things we hang on to JUST IN CASE (1:01:15); PABLO THE DOG... Helping kids navigate grief and grow cultutal understanding (1:04:55).

    Stormy Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 82:36


    Brett chatted with 640 Toronto, after their 60 CM of snow, about our extreme cold / Winnipeg Jets (1:40); Minneapolis tensions remain high following fatal shooting by US agents (8:45); Chasing the Ice (not ICE) Storm in the Carolinas with stormchaser Aaron Jayjack (11:55); What's something for which you have unwavering loyalty? - Inspired by Colorado Avalanche TV announcer who was mad at Philadelphia fans in the building cheering for the Flyers (20:50); What's at stake ahead of Parliament's resumption (27:55); Provincial Business Security Rebate Program, small biz can apply for $2,500 (34:30); Weather Mayhem... Environment Canada's David Phillips and Global News Morning's Clay Young (44:55); CJOB's Jim Toth on the bumbling and stumbling Winnipeg Jets (48:30); Southern Manitoba Technology Conference coming up in Morden (1:00:40); Book launch tomorrow night at McNally: "Villain Hitting For Vicious Little Nobodies" - Lindsay Wong, local author and Creative Writing teacher at the U of W (1:08:40).

    Fight On, Manitoba!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 86:00


    Greg went to the Jets game / IT IS SO COLD (1:40); FIGHT ON MANITOBA! - Digging up a decades-old 'anthem' by Alden Diehl on fighting through the cold (8:25); Sounds of the Game - Greg is grumpy LOL (12:00); Inspired by Greg watching Cool Runnings this week, what's a 'comfort blanket' movie that helps you escape? (19:55); THE COUCH POTATOES! - Brett is WAY TOO EXCITED about a movie that's coming out in June (26:00); Recap of all the chaos coming out of Washington D.C. - Global's Reggie Cecchini (37:20); North Forge - The inaugural DARE Innovation Awards are coming up Feb 24th (45:20); Comfort blanket movies - How Brett got a copy of Lord of the Rings The Two Towers on VHS from one of his pirate classmates (54:50); CLAYHEM!!! (59:55); Winning entries on comfort blanket movies (1:07:15); Manitoba's Desiree Dorion as Featured Performer for WASAC Night (Jan 24) (1:10:35).

    Stump The Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 74:28


    Sounds of the Game - Jets win! And who's coming for the Alumni Game? (1:40); Greg had to go to the dealership to figure out where his block heater cord is -- Times the problems that stumped us were solved by others quickly (9:25); Carney's World Economic Forum speech warns of 'brutal reality' (16:20); Times the problems that stumped us were solved by others quickly (22:40); NHL goalie Linus Ullmark speaks out candidly about his mental health issues and why he needed to take a leave of absence (25:40); Times the problems that stumped us were solved by others quickly / Winnipeg population rise could put greater pressure on strained sectors (32:20); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall (38:35); Quick notes on Trump's rambling speech in Davos / Ag Days is on in Brandon! (day 2 of 3) (49:15); Winning entries on times the problems that stumped us were solved by others quickly (56:15); THE PITCH - Upcoming documentary about the formation of the Northern Super League, Canada's first professional women's soccer league - THE DESTROYER Desiree Scott, Canadian soccer legend (1:00:05).

    Get Up, Stand Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 79:36


    Sounds of the Game - Jets lose, but Jonathan Toews receives amazing ovation in Chicago (1:40); Inspired by Toews' ovation -- Ever been part of a cool standing ovation? (10:10); The Latest from DC - Greenland, ICE, Epstein, Oh my! (17:45); Breakfast with the Bombers - Princess Auto Stadium getting new digital boards Wade Miller, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Football Club (25:20); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! / Shoutout to Fried Chicken Fest (35:50); Iran - Perspective from Winnipegger who was a political prisoner in Iran on ongoing protests & communications blackout (42:10); Barrett Jackson… the big car collection that's on this week in Scottsdale. What's it all about??? - Jeff Schirr, Winnipegger competing for the People's Choice with a custom 1968 Firebird! Only Canadian team in the contest! (53:50); Winning entries on standing ovations (1:02:10); PGA golfer Sudarshan Yellamaraju, who grew up in Winnipeg, finished tied for 13th at Sony Open in Hawaii over the weekend (1:05:50).

    All For Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 81:21


    Weather... SO COLD / Jets... TOUGH LOSS / NFL... POOR BEARS FANS! / School cancellations start rolling in (1:40); HSC Radiothon raises an astonishing $525K!!! / 1,500 U.S. troops on standby awaiting Trump's orders for possible Minnesota deployment (9:10); I DID ALL THAT FOR NOTHING?? - Everyone in Brett's building got six pages of new laundry instructions... then cancelled next day (16:15); The latest on Greenland... and Trump musing about Canada, again (24:15); Winnipeg Transit ridership is down since the new network, Councillor Cindy Gilroy has given up on taking the bus (31:20); City touts second highest number of housing starts OF ALL TIME! (40:00); SPORTS! - Jim Toth (he's sad today) (45:45); Listener who's on his way today to Chicago to go to the Jets game where Jonathan Toews will be honoured (56:30); Winning entries on doing all that for NOTHING (1:04:25); Embracing winter! Flin Flon Snowlodge, Klar So in Clear Lake, Warming Huts on Nestawaya River Trail (1:07:35).

    Pet Sounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 63:02


    Innovation HSC Radiothon! / School closures due to blowing snow (1:40); Sounds of the Game - Jets win 4th in a row! (7:20); Based on something that happened to Greg this week... The surprising & unexpected ways our pets enter our lives (15:05); Railside at The Forks is underway! (21:25); The Couch Potatoes! Lord of the Rings EXTENDED EDITIONS are back in theatres -- Good place for Greg to sneak in a 3.5 hour nap! (29:05); RADIOTHON - Dr. Peter Nickerson, Innovation HSC Radiothon 2026 HSC Giving Champion (38:30); Winning entries on the surprising ways pets enter our lives (46:35); RADIOTHON - Peri Maric, VP of Design and Co-Owner, Maric Homes (49:30).

    Looking For A Place To Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 81:30


    Our monthly visit with the Premier is today / Manwin Hotel / Lauren on volunteer military / Jets playing tonight (1:40); Greg's story on bus tickets and helping someone out who could use some extra bus fare (8:30); Given the geopolitical landscape, do we need a volunteer military in Canada??? - Lauren McNabb, aka LA PRODUCTORA, big boss at 680 CJOB (12:10); Dumb things you tear your place apart to find... like Brett looking for something silly for several hours on Wednesday (21:20); Real Estate Report - Q4 2025 Home Price Update and Market Forecast (27:35); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - "Explore Like a Voyageur" in Whitemouth (35:45); Manitoba premier asks Ford to reconsider Crown Royal boycott (44:30); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew - Freezing milk price / Manwin & housing / Pimicikamak / Crown Royal spat with Doug Ford (49:10); Winning entries on dumb things we tear our place apart to find (1:02:10); Golf Simulators and other unique garage uses - Getting ready for the Winnipeg Renovation Show (1:06:45).

    How Did This Get Approved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 72:46


    Manwin Hotel on Main Street on fire, Clay Young went to check it out (1:40); More on the Manwin Hotel fire (9:15); SOUNDS OF THE GAME! Jets win again! (12:40); WestJet follow-up on their seating SNAFU -- An example of HOW DID THIS GET APPROVED??? (18:55); More on the Manwin Hotel fire - News release from the city, & reaction statement from the firefighters union (25:50); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Ken Wiebe (34:15); Getting ready for the Winnipeg Renovation Show...with All Canadian Renovations (47:20); Winning entries on HOW DID THIS GET APPROVED (55:25); Monthly visit with RRC Polytech - An RRC Polytech applied research project has resulted in the creation of an All-Canadian Hot Honey (58:30).

    Cramp Your Stlye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 71:40


    WestJet & their cramped seats after reconfiguration sparks social media fury (1:40); Minneapolis police chief weighs in on the ICE shooting (5:05); WORSTJET & their cramped seats — CRAMPED SEAT ADVENTURES (13:05); Winnipegger pushes to ban 3rd-party obituary sites (19:50); Cramped seat adventures when Greg took Brett to a Jets game when he had season tickets (25:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Tanner Cadwallader, linebacker (28:10); Cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak on 3rd-party obituary sites (37:25); The latest from Minneapolis with WCCO host Jason DeRusha (44:15); Cramped seat adventures in a VW van (55:25); Brain health over weight loss: The most important health trend of 2026 (59:50).

    Crime Stoppers Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 11:28


    We sat down with Winnipeg Crime Stoppers Vice Chair Shalinda Kirby to discuss Crime Stoppers Awareness Month.

    Ya Got Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 72:53


    More wacky weather / Jets finally win a couple of games! (1:40); Sounds of the Game - Jets win two in a row! (8:55); Greg got a cheque for HOW MUCH??? Pointless transactions, stuff that's more trouble than it's worth (14:50); More on use of force in wake of fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota, after cell phone footage from the ICE agent emerged late last week (22:40); Chat about Kids hockey brawl at Hershey Bears game (30:35); SPORTS! - Jim Toth (36:30); Chat about three women being attacked in the skywalk, suspect arrested (47:40); Winning entries on pointless transactions (54:40); Crime Stoppers Awareness Month (58:50);

    Maps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 72:23


    BRETT'S RENT IS GOING UP $145!!! bunk / For those without kids, who's going to take care of us as we get older?? (0:30); KK's dad wants a paper map, but they're hard to find! STUFF WE CAN'T FIND EASILY ANYMORE (7:50); ICE shootings in Portland and Minnesota (14:50); The Couch Potatoes! New movies include a killer chimpanzee, and what did KK think of the Diddy Doc?? (22:15); Global's Reggie Cecchini recaps a busy week in the U.S. (32:30); Assiniboine Park winter celebration this weekend! (39:50); CLAYHEM!!!!! Taking a more serious turn this week as Clay & KK lament how hateful social media has become (49:40); Winning entries on stuff we can't easily find anymore (56:50); HOSTLY launch / brand new way for people to meet! (1:00:25).

    If It Ain't Broke...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 70:30


    Slippery start to the morning due to freezing rain (0:30); Minnesota officials dispute federal account of fatal ICE shooting (6:55); CentreVenture on Downtown office space, turning heritage buildings into residential (10:50); Lego is introducing 'smart bricks', and some experts fear it will hurt imagination -- IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT (16:05); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Wheat City Nuit Blanche this weekend in Brandon! (22:40); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (30:00); Question of the Day on Minneapolis ice shooting (42:00); St. B MegaMillion Lottery launch today - Spokesperson, Bob Irving! (44:25); Winning entries on IF IT AIN'T BROKE...(52:35); Ready, Set, Move! Brand new children's movement studio opening February 2, 2026, in south Winnipeg (56:30).

    A.I. Can't Take It Anymore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 72:36


    THE JETS. They lost again (1:40); Quick chat about Winnipeg receiving praise by actor who's in town shooting a curling movie (8:45); Delegation getting ready to head up to Pimicikamak Cree Nation / Sounds of the Game... (12:35); What's a Winnipeg / Manitoba thing you like to show people when they visit here? (20:40); U.S. / Venezuela / Greenland / Colombia / WHO KNOWS WHERE ELSE (28:35); If you had a visitor from out of province, where would you take them? (36:50); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - John Shannon (37:25); Former UN envoy Bob Rae says Trump's actions in Venezuela suggest Canada is ‘on the menu' (49:30); Winning entries on where would you take visitors (53:10); AI TALK... Audio on how AI can detect it's trying to be unplugged, and defend against it - award-winning author and FUTURIST... Robert J Sawyer (57:25).

    What is Divorce Day & how will AI make it busier??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 11:43


    Russell Alexander is a veteran Ontario family lawyer and bestselling author of four books on separation and divorce

    Traffic Peeve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 52:15


    City Councillor proposes traffic rule change for dropping off & picking up kids at school... MAJOR PET PEEVE for Mackling how parents behave (0:30); Chevy word salad? - Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff addresses the media, says nothing of use (7:25); What are weird quirks that you begrudgingly tolerate in relationships, or simply cannot... OR... what (10:55); B'nai Brith on hate crimes (19:35); Breakfast with the Bombers - New Defensive Line Coach, Jake Thomas (26:15); Winning entries on tolerating dating quirks (33:20); What should Canada's official response be to U.S. action in Venezuela - Lloyd Axworthy (37:20).

    Boss Supreme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 59:10


    Nice weather / PCN / Venezuela / Jets (0:30); Clip from Jack Ryan TV series from season 2 in 2019 catches fire on social media (8:00); TV shows you've rediscovered or searched for... like Greg's wife and Who's the Boss (12:00); U.S. / Venezuela - Retired Major General Scott Clancy (20:10); Reaction from Winnipegger who came to Canada in 2013 from Venezuela (married to loyal listener Fabien in West Broadway) (28:15); Greg puts on a Couch Potatoes hat with a movie review of Marty Supreme, with an assist from Van Halen! (40:45); Powerful story from Jeff Hamilton in Saturday's Free Press: "Alone, afraid and betrayed - Family shattered as teacher's obsession with young girl went unnoticed, unpunished" (43:35).

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