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The Start
by CJOB / Curiouscast
The Start is Winnipeg's podcast. Each and every day 680 CJOB's Mackling & Megarry 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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Forget About It
Sea Bears win their first ever playoff game! / BIG road closures this weekend SOUNDS OF THE GAME! SEA BEARS WIN! Vacation blunders -- What did you forget to pack? What would screw you over if you forgot it? Big closures on Lagimodiere and Kenaston this weekend, and the Louise Bridge is closed next week What do you forget to pack? THE COUCH POTATOES! And Greg's got a line on a sweet vacation you can win! What do you forget to pack? Workplaces are using AI in the security cameras to track how often you smile??? Winnipeg musician Brent Fitz is getting a street named after him Winning entries on things you forgot to pack Updated Question of the Day on road closures
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993
Getting Sneaky
Small Town Salute hook & another event in Winkler this weekend / Question of the Day on Downtown building sales / B.C. & Spokane wildfires, Things that sneak up on you, like events that got announced months ago,Canad Inns selling three buildings downtown07:15 Feedback on downtown problems, SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Take Root Fest in Thalberg, MB, Aug 7th-9th, Surge in pet surrenders due to cost of living/other circumstances, Email from listener on the city's lack of vision on public transit, Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham, Winnipeg Sea Bears & the CEBL playoffs TONIGHT!!! Winning entries on things that sneak up on you Urban issues experts weigh in on the buildings going up for sale in Downtown Winnipeg — Should we be concerned??
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992
It's Tradition!
Important reminder for Greg... and everyone really! (1:40); Annual traditions, like Brett getting ready for the 28th annual Laker Classic (9:30); Canadian broadcasting legend Lloyd Robertson dies at 92 (16:35); Annual traditions... and how they connect to our text line getting added last week to a group chat by mistake! (23:55); Pinawa Float and Paddle seeing 20% increase in traffic... Possibly due to gas prices? (26:15); CAA Manitoba Survey: Rising gas prices are changing how Manitobans travel this summer (39:05); Sea Bears getting ready for the playoffs tomorrow! (46:50); Canad Inns is selling three buildings in Downtown Winnipeg -- the Radisson Hotel, the Somerset Building, and The Met (56:15); Winning entries on annual traditions (1:03:20); The Winnipeg Webhead on the new Spider-Man movie... Why does Spider-Man continue to reign supreme above all superheroes? (1:07:25).
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991
In Traffic
WAKE UP! Mackling's back, Megarry's off next week for the 28th Laker Classic -- The importance of annual traditions (1:40); Unusual traffic stops, like a gaggle of geese taking a break in the middle of the road (9:40); Latest on WestJet after the brief but disruptive flight attendant strike comes to an end (15:20); Breakfast with the Bombers - Chris Streveler breaks down last week's game and where do the Bombers go from here? (22:25); Local wildlife... are you annoyed with your own local wildlife, but fascinated by the local wildlife when you're a visitor? (32:10); SpaceX rocket to slam into the moon tomorrow (36:15); Gas prices roller coaster continues (43:30); Brett had another annoying traffic stop -- Racing to Shell to get gas, got stopped by a 175-car train!! (55:10); Winning entries on unusual reasons to get stuck in traffic (58:30); The Rolling Barrage: Riding across Canada to raise awareness for first responders with PTSD (1:02:30).
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990
Celebrate The Good!
Our text line got added to a group chat! / Power outages / Bombers stink (1:40); Sounds of the Game - BOMBERS LOSE AGAIN (9:30); Celebrating the good in the world amidst all the bad (15:50); WestJet - potential flight attendant strike looms (22:15); THE COUCH POTATOES! Spider-Man! (28:25); The Manitoba Derby is this long weekend! (38:35); CLAYHEM! (48:45); Winning entries on celebrating the good (56:15); The Blue Bombers fan from California is in Winnipeg for his 15th visit in nine years!!! (1:00:00).
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Sneaky Storm
Sneak attack wild storm last night, power outages galore this morning / Gas up to 181.9 (1:40); Why Winnipeg could lose its Slurpee Capital of the World title (9:30); The minor injuries and illnesses that got in the way of our vacation fun, like Brett's sunburn (15:00); Good Samaritan Act, after man was stabbed trying to help (21:40); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - August Long! Islendingadagurinn! THE ICELANDIC FESTIVAL! (26:45); People coming from AROUND THE WORLD to the Regina IMAX to see The Odyssey (37:00); Storm damage - Winnipeg resident in Charleswood had a tree fall on his truck, and he had to cut away the tree to get to work (48:00); BONUS SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Pioneer Days in Steinbach! (52:00); Winning entries on minor vacation injuries & illnesses (59:15); Want to help kids in our community? How about donating some books to West Broadway Outreach? (1:03:15).
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988
Renewed!
Lamenting how bad our attention spans have become... is there a way to fight back?? Or is it too late? (1:40); Canada expands online passport renewal service (9:30); Adventures in renewing! Is there something you forget to renew? Or had a tough time renewing or signing up for? (16:00); Gen Z has cost the alcohol industry $830B in market value in last four years (23:55); Question of the Day on food labels and chat about when do we throw out food (31:40); CAA survey finds 98 per cent of Manitoba drivers have witnessed dangerous driving behaviours on Manitoba roads (39:30); Are people drinking less in restaurants / lounges? / Callback to Jim Toth show with Ottawa Night Mayor - COWBOYS IS CLOSING IN CALGARY?? (48:00); German Canadian Congress Brings Free German Fairy Tale Readings to Winnipeg's Historic Witch's Hut (1:00:15); Winning entries on misfires with renewals (1:07:25); Are people drinking less alcohol and using more cannabis? (1:10:55).
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987
Pet Peeves & The Winnipeg Webhead!
Brett's apartment AC still sucks but at least they're finally trying to fix it / Can you truly unplug while on vacation?? (1:40); Crime on the ballot as civic elections approach this Fall (9:35); Pet peeves when it comes to manners - Are your pet peeves irrational? (18:00); Winnipeg Police on armed and barricaded arson, which resulted in evacuation of residents on Sherbrook (24:50); Pet peeves (30:35); City of Winnipeg unveils plans for fourth crisis line for mental health support - Mayor Scott Gillingham (35:10); Burgin says Brett needs to get back out there and meet someone! But has Brett become too much of a hermit? Not just with dating but everything? (42:00); Pet peeves and revisiting vacation chat and unplugging while off work (49:10); Winning entries on pet peeves (57:00); Catching up with The Winnipeg Webhead (Spider-Man)... Doing an event on Prairie Dog Central and so much more (1:01:05).
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986
Locked Out
Kevin Burgin is in for Greg this week! (1:40); River Heights break-in spree (10:05); Adventures with getting locked out (street teamer Krista had problems on Saturday before & after our remote) (17:35); Why is the online space such a vile place? - Popular golf personality Paige Spiranac takes her fan base to task (25:30); Adventures with getting locked out (32:30); Pinawa Fire & Rescue being honoured by the province (35:15); Florida man sues OpenAI after ChatGPT medical advice put his life at risk (45:35); SPORTS! Bombers, CFL, King James in Philly? - Bob Irving (52:55); Winning entries on getting locked out (1:05:00); First business to open in the massive new Southwood Circle development near the U of M - Cargo Bar Southwood Circle (second location, first is at Assiniboine Park) (1:10:00).
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985
Chris Streveler Returns!
We have a special guest co-host... Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Chris Streveler is back for Round 2! (0:30); Blue Jays kid rant! - Kid goes off in hilarious post-game interview on Wednesday after the Jays lost to the Rays 4-2 (6:20); Time you were waiting for money to arrive, and it arrived at an opportune time (13:20); What are your tricks for syncing the Bomber radio & TV broadcasts (20:55); Trick on syncing the Bomber radio & TV broadcasts / THE COUCH POTATOES! What does Streveler watch?? (28:20); Is there a Streveler bobblehead? / People listening from South Carolina / Tricks on syncing the Bomber radio & TV broadcasts (37:45); Come on Down to Calgary - Getting ready for the Grey Cup and they want to see Winnipeggers out in force! - Stampeders President Jay McNeil (41:20); CLAYHEM! (52:55); Winning entry on money arriving at an opportune time (1:01:10); Off the Clock with Jim Toth - Police Chief Gene Bowers on a personal tragic event at 9 years old that led him to joining the police (1:04:00).
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984
The Start-ling!
Chris Streveler joins us tomorrow! / Bomber food special prompts Greg to ask what's the best cheese! / How are the mosquitoes?? (1:40); Startling moments, like Brett's water bottle popping like a gunshot while driving (10:05); Startling moments -- feeling Mount St. Helens eruption from Victoria, or when that house blew up in Transcona and shook the schools / Gordie Howe bridge deal appears to contradict Carney (17:20); Startling moments -- Alarm clocks! Brett's latest adventure with his alarms, and does he need one of those brain-teaser alarm clocks to get him out of bed (24:10); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - The 20th annual Fire and Water Music Festival is this weekend in Lac du Bonnet! (27:10); Why do so many people still work standard office hours and show up all at once at 8am and 830am??? // Do we need health warnings on alcohol packaging? (34:30); BONUS SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Manitoba Thresherman's Reunion & Stampede kicks off today in Austin and runs through the weekend (42:20); Follow-up chat on our Small Town Salutes and all the amazing things to do and see in Manitoba (50:55); Winning entry on startling moments (56:45); ROBERT J. SAWYER! New book about science fiction, including how Star Wars ruined sci fi!! (1:01:20).
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983
Time For A Hunt
What's something you've gone spontaneously hunting for? For Brett, it was ice cube trays (1:40); City of Ottawa ad campaign will encourage return to office workers to linger downtown (8:45); Feedback on mitigating rush hour... and missing Chi Chi's!!! (15:50); Gimli International Film Festival starts today! Runs until July 26th (18:45); What's something you've gone spontaneously hunting for? (29:10); Minnewasta clubhouse is back after burning down again (33:45); City cites property owner for former encampment clean-up (41:15); Do Canadians hate America? CNN shared some polling that says Canada is NONE TOO HAPPY with the U.S. right now (53:05); Winning entry on going on a hunt for something (59:55); Manitoba’s menstrual products mandate (1:04:20).
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National Drowning Prevention Week
Brett's trip to the dentist / Quick hit big storm yesterday in parts of the city, it was WILD in Brett's hood / Breakfast with the Bombers (1:40); Two siblings believed to have drowned / What is the water and landscape like in that area / Go Fund Me started for the family (9:15); Greg missed the eavestrough crew when they showed up... Ever waited around for something, and still missed it? (17:55); National Drowning Prevention Week (25:55); Breakfast with the Bombers - Coach's Show highlights, and Wade Miller on Christmas in July at Friday's game! (33:10); Trump's new tariffs (42:15); Blue Bombers food option for Christmas in July, and the Mascots vs Kids game for halftime! (50:05); Winnipeg housing starts surge more than 40%, reach highest level on record (57:25); Winning entry on waiting around for something and still missing it (1:05:55); Marshall McLuhan 115th Birthday (1:09:05).
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981
Spain Wins! Bombers Win!
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).
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980
Power Through
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).
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979
(Un)helpful
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).
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e-Yikes on e-Bikes!
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).
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977
Rogue One: A Start Story
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).
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976
Staying Cool
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).
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975
Argos Come To Town...For A Home Game?!
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).
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974
Treasured Threads
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).
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973
Awkward Elevator Interactions
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).
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972
Rainbow Stage & Jesus Christ Superstar!
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
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971
Humidity!
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).
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970
Worst Concert Ever
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).
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969
Rock Around The Clock
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).
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968
Lending A Hand
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).
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967
Another Day, Another Storm
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).
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966
Go Canada!
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).
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965
Transit In Tough
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).
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964
Portage & Main: One Year Later
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).
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963
Wake Up Wednesday!
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).
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962
Realty Check
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).
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961
Dream Jobs!
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).
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960
Leaders And Where To Find Them
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).
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959
Change Room Troubles
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).
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958
Skippin'
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).
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Transit Travels
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);
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Finding Joy!
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).
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World Cup Game Day!
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).
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Mackling, Megarry, and STREVELER!
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).
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Wild Weather Day!
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);
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Winnipeg Is Beautiful
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).
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River City Brickfest!
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).
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The Start is Winnipeg's podcast. Each and every day 680 CJOB's Mackling & Megarry 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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