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A Very Important Date

How to win Heart & BTO tickets with Rich & Julie on The News / BUDGET (1:40); 'A significant document’: Health care-heavy Manitoba budget released (7:30); Cruise ship passengers stranded in Africa - Times we were late, and it was BAD (13:35); Rural reaction to provincial budget (21:45); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat with Leah Hextall (28:00); Clay Young - Manitoba Chambers of Commerce post-budget breakfast reaction (39:20); Winning tale on being late (46:00); Professional organizing & decluttering tips coming to the Winnipeg Home & Garden Show with Megan Golightly (50:55).

Apr 3, 20241h 5m

Silly Slips

JETS WIN!! BUDGET DAY!! (1:40); Silly little injuries that cause surprising inconvenience (8:45); Provincial budget preview with 680 CJOB's Chief Budget Correspondent Richard Cloutier (17:35); Breakfast with the Bombers - the voice of the Bombers, Derek Taylor (25:40); World Autism Awareness Day - U of M taking part in new study and is seeking families (35:10); Silly little injuries (45:45); Winning tales on silly injuries (49:00); CHOCOLATE BUNNIES FROM HELL... doing a big show this Friday at The Big Wankin' A! (53:55).

Apr 2, 20241h 8m

Bunny Hug?!

Baltimore / Connectivity tee-up for 7:35 (1:40); Baltimore bridge collapse - What brought it down so quickly? (7:40); Manitoba's A.I. Easter Bunny looks...horrifying - Manitoba stereotypes (15:15); Feedback on Baltimore bridge and working on bridges / Manitoba stereotypes (22:50); Richard Cloutier: Connectivity in your neighborhood. Why does my cell drop out on Pembina? Where is it working? How are we fixing it? (26:40); Computer scientist weighs in on connectivity issues and why the service sometimes... stinks! (36:00); Winning story on Manitoba stereotypes (43:10); Summit Series plaque unveil - Winnipeg getting a plaque for hosting Game 3, now the mission begins to find the plaque a home! (46:25).

Mar 27, 202459 min

It's A Trap!

Sounds of the Game... Jets win big game last week against the Rangers, then get blasted three games in row (1:40); Kate Middleton receives outpouring of support following cancer diagnosis (5:25); Star Wars marathon coming on May the 4th. Nine movies, 20 hours. What's the longest you've ever done something? (13:15); Longest you've ever done something (20:00); SPORTS WITH JIM TOTH! Winnipeg Jets floundering / NCAA Bracket Busting / Queen Rachel (curling) (23:00); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! / Scott Young on bunk eclipse goggles (34:15); Winning tale on longest you've ever done something (42:45); Manitoba artist Nelson Little's song 'Just Make it Happen' takes the charts by storm (46:15).

Mar 25, 20241h 1m

Hopes Deleted

Prime Minister Brian Mulroney special airing at 9am / Youth crime and knives, baffled on why five of six young people arrested... were released (1:40); Portage & Main recap (8:40); 99% of NCAA brackets already busted! Times where our hopes were dashed immediately (17:00); Knife crime... how did the UK recently respond with new laws on knives? (24:25); Feedback on youth crime & knives (31:00); THE COUCH POTATOES! Ghostbusters, Immaculate, and ROAD HOUSE (34:00); Winnipeg Jets tweet at New York Jets about getting together for dinner based on obscure call-in show reference (45:45); CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT & LINEUP UPDATE FOR A BIG SHOW! / Switched at birth... the Premier's apology (48:40).

Mar 22, 202457 min

Three Little Words

Potholes & gas prices (1:40); The INTENSITY of certain games... like Perfection! (9:45); Intense games, like boxing with your brother and ending up concussed in hospital! (17:45); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - John Shannon (20:05); CFL COMMISH! (27:45); City Councillor Russ Wyatt calls Mayor's Portage and Main stance a "set-up" in Facebook post (40:35); Winning tale on intense games (49:10); Avalanche of feedback on Portage & Main & Wyatt's comments (52:05).

Mar 20, 20241h 6m

Be Kind...

Pipeline shutdown - Premier joining us later / St. Patrick's Day yesterday... how much productivity will be lost today? (1:40); Video King closing after 40 years. Let's discuss renting movies! (8:30); What's the situation with this pipeline and how concerned should we be? (17:50); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (26:55); Video rental store stuff (38:45); New show launching on Corus radio stations: Life Shouldn’t Hurt (42:35); Winning story on video rentals (50:30); Weekend sports with Bob Irving! (54:45).

Mar 18, 20241h 7m

Sweet Dreams!

It is WORLD SLEEP DAY! (0:30); DREAMS! (7:20); World Sleep Day - Lauri the Dream Expert! (16:15); SLEEP COUNTRY PRIZE WINNER (28:50); Gab with Gabby! (32:35); Winning story on dreams (40:25); Cooper Nemeth Memorial Hockey Tournament (44:45).

Mar 15, 202456 min

Simply Irresistible

10 degrees yesterday / Potholes (1:40); Fraud Prevention Month - The Clayman recently had an interesting fraud-related experience (8:00); Simple addictive pleasures, like the hidden game in Instagram (15:30); Simple addictive pleasures (22:50); Milt Stegall on Breakfast with the Bombers - Follow-up on the death of Coach Dave Ritchie (25:45); Follow-up discussion on scams and Fraud Prevention Month? (34:55); Winning tale on simple addictive pleasures (41:40); Manitoba Bisons women's volleyball team wins CanWest championship for first time ever, off to the nationals?Ken Bentley, head coach U of M Bisons women's volleyball team (46:00).

Mar 12, 202459 min

A Day of Days!

WAKE UP! International Women's Day / trade deadline / Jets / yay Friday!; For International Women's Day... celebrating music from women that's special to you; Susie Erjavec Parker - nominated for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurship Awards / balancing motherhood and entrepeneurship; Music from women that's special to you; THE COUCH POTATOES!; NHL TRADE DEADLINE DAY - Jets @ Noon co-hosts Cam Poitras & Jim Toth; Gab with Gabby!; Winning tale on women's music that's special to you; Sara Orlesky - renowned sports broadcaster, keynote at Habitat for Humanity Women Build Speaker Series this morning for IWD

Mar 9, 20241h 16m

Spot: The Difference

How's the snow cleanup going? For both of us, it looked great! Outside the city though, here come the cancellations...(1:40); Do you have your favourite 'spot' in which to sit? (7:45); Environment Canada's DAVID PHILLIPS on the snow, and what's in store for the next little while...(14:10); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham - follow-up questions on closing the underground circus at Portage and Main (21:00); BRYAN BAEUMLER on his new TV shows and how can we build houses better and smarter? (32:10); Where's your spot? Semi truck driver takes it in a different direction with an important reminder on winter safety (42:55); Winning story on HEY THAT'S MY SPOT GET LOST (46:45); We were going to talk about something here but quickly derailed ourselves and talked about beer and craft beer and stolen beer glasses and cutlery (50:20).

Mar 7, 20241h 3m

Good Time

SNOWFALL WARNING YUCK / How do we fix Greg's ink stain on his San Diego hoodie?? (1:40); Folklorama teams up with #CelebrateEverything initiative (9:10); Times someone went out of their way to 'make good' (inspired by tech issue at the hockey game last night) (17:00); More men than women feel their company provides ample opportunity for career growth (24:50); Downtown BIZ on 2023 Downtown Snapshot (31:20); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat (38:00); Winning 'make good' story (49:35); Canada Life Centre is the sixth cleanest sports venue in Canada, according to research conducted by sports platform The Grueling Truth (54:15).

Mar 6, 20241h 9m

Hey Hey My My

Brett's back but wishes he had one more day off cuz CANCELLATIONS GALORE TODAY CUZ STORM; Surprise announcements that rocked you to your core! Like Portage & Main; Jets/Brier Chat with BOB IRVING; Snow days / Anniversary of Blizzard of 1966; Music historian John Einarson on Neil Young coming back to Winnipeg to perform

Mar 5, 202437 min

Let's Get Physical!

Good (snowy) morning! (0:30); The items we are nostalgic for (7:10); The state of the Jets (12:00); The weekend in sports! (18:40); Jann Arden & Rick Mercer coming to the Centennial Concert Hall! (29:15); The Blue Bomber Winter Special! (35:55).

Feb 26, 202447 min

Parents Are Lazy?

Environment Canada not backing down... Monday's Forecast High 12 degrees(0:30), World Lymphedema Day is coming, putting early spotlight on it(4:59), Stuff our parents made us do cuz they were too lazy (12;31)hey while you're up can you grab me a coke?)(19:30), Lauren McNabb - Ukraine-Russia War started two years ago tomorrow(27:34) More with Lauren on the Ukrainian family... having dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau!(30:10) COUCH POTATOES! Fallon joke on potential Paramount+ & Peacock merger / new movies / SURVIVOR RETURNS NEXT WEEK!(39:25) Stuff our parents made us do cuz they were too lazy(40:56), Follow up on stuff our parents made us do cuz lazy -- Rolling cigarettes and the avalanche of reaction(45:30), Summer market events coming to The Forks with 50 local makers & Winnipeg 150(54:18), More stuff our parents made us do cuz lazy(57:50), Gab with Gabby!(1:05:09) Winning story on stuff our parents made us do cuz lazy(1:09:34), Karaoke with a BAND!!!! 'Karaoke Live' at Fort Garry Hotel every other Thursday in the Club Room.

Feb 23, 20241h 20m

Take A Look, It's In A Book...

The forecast for the next week is BONKERS / tee-up for I Love to Read chats (1:40); The Forks Nestaweya River Trail closed for season (8:50); I LOVE TO READ! What's your favourite book with pictures? Whether illustrated or real pics (17:25); Favourite books with pictures (24:35); Teacher on importance of I Love to Read (27:05); Winning tale on books with pictures (40:00); Winnipegger appearing on THE PRICE IS RIGHT today! (44:45).

Feb 22, 202457 min

Bonehead!

The sinkhole repairs are underway! Union Ave E. in Elmwood beside George V school where Brett went for I Love to Read (1:40); Times we were boneheads and inexplicably did something dumb (8:35); CLAY YOUNG: HSC Volunteers... Visiting patients to improve patient morale (15:45); Trump statements re: NATO -- Is NORAD at risk? (21:10); Brett's elevator panic - apparently Wednesday is not a work from home day! / Premier Wab Kinew pats himself on the back for inflation, economists wary (32:30); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - Leah Hextall (39:40); The winning bonehead moment (50:40); Manitoba woman says delivery drivers not following simple company protocols (54:40).

Feb 21, 20241h 8m

Won't You Come...

WAKE UP! Long weekend weather / river trail closed again / Jets blow it in Calgary (0:30); What's something you wish you did more often? For Brett, it's bowling (7:10); Transit Safety Officers hit the ground today....what buses? What should riders look for? How are drivers feeling? (16:05); Stuff we should do more often (23:50); Bob Irving on sports! Curling/Jets/Bombers/NBA All-Star JOKE (26:50); BLACK HOLE SUN! Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in the universe (38:40); Winning story on stuff we should do more of (47:35); ZUEIKE - Black History collaboration with Jets ahead of tonight's BHM game / overall B. History 2024 'Legacy' collection (51:00).

Feb 20, 20241h 4m

Ice; Spice

THE LONG WEEKEND IS NIGH! (1:00); Lauren McNabb! Demand for spicy food and condiments has exploded in recent years. Why? (7:30); Spicy food adventures!? (15:35); More spicy food adventures (22:55); Lauren debrief on spicy food! (26:05); Sleep in Heavenly Peace... they need space of their own so they can build even MORE beds for kids (33:50); Gab with Gabby! (43:10); Winning spicy food story (50:10); Wonderful Wedding Show happening next week (54:30).

Feb 16, 20241h 9m

What's In A (Nick)name?

After telling kids at I Love to Read sometimes we have bad stuff to talk about, there's a mass shooting at Kansas City parade (0:30); Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting (7:05); Another Blue Bomber legend dies - Gerry James // Sounds of the Game (11:10); Nicknames! Ever have one you liked? One you disliked? Know anyone who tried to give themselves a nickname? (18:25); Nicknames (26:55); Book launch from one our favourite people, Michael Redhead Champagne with 'We Need Everyone' (30:25); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (39:15); Winning story on nicknames (51:05); Black History Month: 'My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines and the Battles that Made Us' (53:45).

Feb 15, 20241h 9m

The Spirit of Radio

World Radio Day! / Premier Wab Kinew's powerful message regarding Carman deaths (0:30); World Radio Day! Memorable moments, what does it mean to you (8:30); Why is fast food so expensive (17:05); Breakfast with the Bombers - CFL FREE AGENCY (24:55); Listener NICK FROM DQ weighs in on the rising cost of fast food (33:25); Boston Pizza Heart Shaped Pizzas tomorrow! In support of the Travis Price Children's Heart Centre (40:10); Are 8,000 housing units in 2024 a realistic possibility for Winnipeg? (49:20); JETS TICKETS! Winning World Radio Day prize (56:30); An extraordinary sports trip - Seeing the Jets in Pittsburgh & Philadelphia, then enjoying 15 minutes of fame for looking like Jason Mantzoukas! (1:01:50).

Feb 13, 20241h 14m

Monday M & M

Suspicious deaths / triple stabbing / cops shot in standoff // Sports (1:40); Super Bowl! (9:25); When's a time you were 'Captain Clutch'? (16:25); Five dead in three different scenes police say are linked to one suspect (23:55); More on the suspicious deaths with the mayor of Carman (31:10); RWB Romeo & Juliet - Catherine & Craig the AMAZING RACE Winners (37:30); Winning story on being Captain Clutch (49:00); SPORTS! Super Bowl / Phoenix Open drunken nonsense / Bombers & free agency (52:45).

Feb 12, 20241h 6m

iCan't Find It!

Brett's back from... WHAT? (0:30); Ever lose your phone? (3:55); Getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday? You can bet on anything and everything (11:50); Lost cell phones (17:45); COUCH POTATOES! Carl Weathers, and Curb's return (21:10); Gab with Gabby! (32:25); Winning story on cell phone loss (39:25); Blue Bombers crossing names… who's left? - Derek Taylor VOICE OF THE BLUE BOMBERS (44:05).

Feb 9, 202456 min

Finish The Story

Grammys / NHL All-Star game / Should the Jets make another big move before the trade deadline? (0:30); Man arrested in Winnipeg after assault on bus driver - Greg's observations from the scene! (6:50); Taylor Swift announces new album - What's an album that was highly anticipated for you? (11:05); Assault on a transit bus Saturday, triggers emergency warning from driver (19:25); Sports chat with Jim Toth! (27:55); Eagerly anticipated albums (39:50); Revisit of city sidewalk clearing, feedback from listeners (43:15); Winning story on eagerly anticipated albums (50:55); THE ROCK appears to have stolen a main event spot at Wrestlemania 40. Yes he's a big star, but FANS ARE MAD. What else is going on here? (54:35).

Feb 5, 20241h 9m

Puppet Merv

It's Groundhog Day! Manitoba Merv is a puppet. Who's your favourite puppet? We continue the 680 CJOB Health Series with a cold plunge. The Couch Potatoes look at what's new at the movies. We get a visit from CJOB lengend Brian Barkley. Gabrielle Marchand joins for her weekly Gab With Gabby. Square's Future of Commerce Report: Unveiling the AI Revolution in Canadian Businesses with Kelley Keehn.

Feb 2, 20241h 35m

Pullin' Me Back

00:00 THE FOG! 06:54 Chris Streveler returns to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers! 10:40 World Juniors sex assault case spark calls for change in hockey culture 18:25 Strevy comes back... What's the thing / place that pulled you back in? 25:50 CFIB report in reducing admin burdens for physicians 33:07 Places that pulled us back in 34:55 Small Town Salute... To Manitoba! With CJOB legend Brian Barkley! 43:15 I'm sorry for everything': Zuckerberg among social media execs testifying before U.S. Senate / Places that pulled us back 50:25 Up-to-date estimate of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Canada 56:55 St. B Mega Million Choices Lottery Loyalty Bonus Deadline - visiting with mom of child who was born at 28 weeks weighing 1 pound 10 oz 1:06:30 Winner tale on something that pulled you back in

Feb 1, 20241h 11m

Out Exploring

Jets Wednesday - Leah Hextall will join us to talk Jets, and the Hockey Canada situation Violent, on-ice incident during junior hockey game Times we went exploring Manitoba Government commits to school meals program The Weather has put an annual winter event in jeopardy Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall LAUREN MCNABB! Global BC experiment with the outfits of the male and female anchors highlights the nonsense women put up with at work The benefit of 'snowboarding' for/or after joint replacement surgery

Jan 31, 20241h 16m

Mistaken Identity

06:07 How are the roads with this freeze/thaw? Sidewalks are treacherous, Forks port rink is a mess, Frosty Face! 06:37 MAID update / Winnipeg couple told to remove security camera or risk losing home care 06:45 Have you ever been mistaken for somebody famous?? Global's Sam Brownell with a great story of being mistaken for a Winnipeg Jet! 07:15 Mistaken for being famous 07:37 Breakfast with the Bombers - Johnny Augustine! Any intel on who else might come back?? 08:07 City Hall security concerns - how much abuse do politicians deal with? 08:37 Home care follow-up on rights around cameras 08:45 Mistaken for being famous 09:06 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! / Forks closes river rink and land trails 09:15 Winning story on being mistaken for being famous 09:36 Frosty Face Manitoba! Is the mild winter ruining his fun?? 09:53 Who was Hal Anderson mistaken to be on the famous front???

Jan 30, 20241h 18m

Old Found Treasures are Buzzing Around!

Jan 29, 20241h 8m

Bubble Bobble

Super mild week lies ahead!?????? (1:40); THE VILLAIN OF YOUR CHILDHOOD, LIKE IVAN DRAGO (8:10); Childhood villains (16:30); COUCH POTATOES! Barbie back in theatres, fresh off the CONTROVERSY AT THE OSCARS (19:20); Risky play - do we bubble wrap our kids? (29:25); Former broadcaster and RRC instructor turned bank robber speaks to Clay Young (he was one of my instructors - Brett) (36:50); Gab with Gabby - Kids sing Backstreet Boys I Want It That Way to Clay Young!?? (49:55); Winning tale on childhood villains (57:40).

Jan 26, 20241h 3m

Wii'r All In This Together

BRETT SMASH TD & VISA - predatory lending practices, AND, Greg cancelled WHAT??? (1:40); Let's play some Wii Tennis! Shared video game experiences (9:15); Clay Young on reduced speed zones... results show more than 70 percent of people in affected areas, don't mind it will take longer... what say you? (19:15); Small Town Salute... to the Manitoba Scotties!!! (26:25); United Airlines bringing back flights from YWG to ORD & DEN (34:35); Massive St Mary's hockey tourney starts today! (40:35); It's Improv Season! (46:55); Winning tale of shared video game experiences (57:50); Basketball saved my life' - U of M star shares her story? (1:01:25).

Jan 25, 20241h 14m

Mark and Sue Bebek and the struggle for a diagnosis and treatment for their son who has struggled with sleep issues for several years

Jan 24, 20246 min

Winter Hybrid

Jets - right call to pull the goalie?? / Woman arrested with $3,000 worth of Stanley mugs in her car (1:40); SOUNDS OF THE GAME (with Ross Levitan joining for chat) (9:15); To tie in with our 8:35 (and Clay's toboggan run yesterday) - Moments of winter fun that stand out for you (17:05); Breakfast with the Bombers - Stanley Bryant (24:20); Winter fun memories (33:20); Kids getting squirrely? Scouts Canada launches 'Kidtastic' activity generator to fight midwinter blahs? (37:35); Winning winter fun memory (47:55); Discussion on hybrid work & downtown challenges, and Premier Wab Kinew's thoughts on it (50:45).

Jan 23, 20241h 5m

Rae-diothon

On location!; Iconic signs! Like Rae & Jerry's; Favourite signs; Favourite signs / radiothon; RADIOTHON - Dr. Jitender Sareen, Provincial Specialty Lead, Mental Health and Addictions, Shared Health...??... Health Sciences Centre; and Innovation HSC Radiothon 2024 Department Champion; RADIOTHON & RAMUARY

Jan 19, 202442 min

10,000 Maniacs

Weather starting to let up / How's the snow clearing in your neighbourhood? (1:40); Resident says she wasn't connected with city supports after College Avenue fire in Winnipeg (8:00); 10,000 people apply to be Smashing Pumpkins guitarist. For you... which band, which instrument? (14:15); Power grid challenges (23:00); Which band, which instrument? (29:30); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - John Shannon (32:40); Tenant rights....manager rights when it comes to evictions, fires, insurance etc (42:15); Energy Minister in Winnipeg for an announcement today, but we want to ask about AB power grid situation, & EVs (48:30); Winning story on which band, which instrument? (55:25); The Legacy of Carole King... Royal MTC Play BEAUTIFUL The Carole King Musical - Alan Cross (59:00).

Jan 17, 20241h 12m

The Stanley Phenomenon

06:07 Ever forget to let your dog back in? Greg was scared he left Whiskey outside on Monday 06:45 Having Coffee Talking... Something you just had to have, like a Stanley Tumbler 07:07 Clay Young at The Leaf... find a tropical get away at home with Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE 07:15 Stuff we just had to have! 07:37 Breakfast with the Bombers - Listener Paul Quaye who was at the Kansas City game, and was on the field!! 08:37 The Stanley Tumbler Phenomenon 08:45 Feedback on the Stanley, and social media influencers - listener says INFLUENCERS RUIN EVERYTHING 09:15 Winning story on stuff we just had to have 09:36 AgDays begins in Brandon! Docuseries with Great Tastes of Manitoba called "Produced on the Prairies"

Jan 16, 202458 min

A New Start!

Something's different today...(1:40); Things you like to rewatch at specific times of year, like Brett and The Grey in January (8:25); Electrical grid reliability re: Alberta emergency Saturday (14:25); Things we like to rewatch at specific times of year (22:20); TAXES! New benefits, deductions and other income tax changes (24:30); Sports!! - Jim Toth (33:50); Winner on stuff we like to rewatch at a specific time of year (45:40); Indigenous representation galore in Marvel Cinematic Universe in Echo, and What If...? (49:00).

Jan 15, 20241h 3m

Moving On! (But Not Out!)

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING, and GO JETS GO! (0:55); Sounds of the Game! (8:35); ANNOUNCEMENT! (11:30); DRUNK ON A PLANE. The simple fun silly songs we love (18:55); Brett's montage celebrating some 'greatest hits' (27:20); NOT Couch Potatoes... surprise guest for Lauren (36:10); Gabby's off today, so we got a dose of CLAYHEM! Clay Young, resident madman at Global News Morning (45:40); Winning entry on fun silly songs (53:10); Montage replay with some closing thoughts on the big announcement (58:05); Connecting Winnipeg & THE closing thought (1:10:30).

Jan 12, 20241h 16m

Perfect Powder!

Roads and snow... why is the Perimeter still closed? Cancellations start to roll in fast and furious (1:40); Cancellations, and resident madman Clay Young out on the street in the snow (8:50); Today's snow is perfect powder. Got a ski or snowboard story? (15:05); Ski stories (20:45); Perimeter closed now for almost 10 hours... can we do better? (22:50); Filipino Heritage Night - Jets vs Flyers (28:00); Winning ski stories (34:30); SHERRY HOLMES at the Winnipeg Renovation Show! (37:55).

Jan 11, 202449 min

...A Very Important Date

Snow coming!! Jets win again! 60 for 60! (1:40); She vowed to try 60 new things by her 60th… (8:20); Times we were late, like Mark Scheifele's dad missing the bus to the Arizona game (16:45); First in league but still empty seats at Jets game. Where are people spending entertainment $$$ (and whoa...the 50/50!!!) (23:45); Snow, snow, snow snow snow (30:05); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall! (36:50); Winning story on being late, or dealing with people who are always late (46:55); Housing stability in Minneapolis and how their housing market should be a blueprint for other cities (50:10).

Jan 10, 20241h 2m

My Precious...

Cold! Dry vs damp, sun vs wind, etc!; What changes could be coming to the TransCanada and Highway 5... plus what's an R-Cut?; Surprising culinary experiences, good or bad; How did the housing market close out 2023 and what are we anticipating for 2024?; Breakfast with the Bombers - New Special Teams Coordinator Mike Miller!; Some jewelery companies say 2024 will be 'year of the ring'. Has the wedding industry bounced back out of Covid?; More surprising culinary experiences like Brett & Shark Fin Soup / Bee bus story from Iris

Jan 9, 20241h 0m

Sleep Is The Enemy

We all had bad sleeps, Greg watched too much of the hockey game, Greg's cat made a mess; WFPS Canine unit? Using dogs to detect possible arson; Animal mischief! Greg's cat knocking over cereal boxes. Pennsylvania dog eats $4000!; Some animal mischief; Globe and Mail Article extolls the virtues of Winnipeg; More animal mischief; 1 month after new 9-8-8 suicide line is launched, what's it seeing? And how can Winnipeg deal with rise in check well-being calls?; Manitoban Play by Play voice for PWHL; Clay in Steinbach on booming community/economy in that region; Gab with Gabby!; Winning tale on animal mischief; Parkour and Ninja Warrior training at Serratus Movement Centre

Jan 5, 20241h 18m

Where to Visit

Lauren's back / Why do they call it a 2-4 here and a flat in ONT May Long... May 2-46:45 What's a place in Manitoba you vow to visit in 2024?The holiday hangover feels very real this year. Tips for Happiness in 2024... from the Happiness Nerd!Places you vow to visit in Manitoba. Small Town Salute - Places we vow to visit in Manitoba in 2024.The Chief Medical Officer says ER wait times are frustrating...the nurses union says at HSC they're SETTING WAIT TIME RECORDS. More on ER wait times. Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham - lithium-ion factory, crime and mental health supports, transit - LRT vs BRT.Follow-up thoughts on the Mayor & Transit.40 years of Winnipeg Crime Stoppers! Crime Stoppers Awareness Month. Winning entry on places to see in MB in 2024.Swimming with Sharks.... yep Greg's brother Kevin swam with sharks over the Christmas Break

Jan 4, 20241h 20m

Paint Your Wagon

THE JETS ARE A WAGON! What does that mean??? I'm not hip. - Brett (1:40); Family seeks answers after international student fatally shot by Winnipeg police (9:15); Things you didn't know were things... like SKIJORING (17:40); Mixed feelings as Manitoba's gas tax holiday begins (24:40); Things you didn't know were things (31:00); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall! (34:20); What's the hold up on getting body cams for Winnipeg Police? (44:00); Winning tale on things we didn't know were things (51:30); Gas tax holiday money could pay for free transit for Winnipeg, Brandon, Selkirk, Thompson & Flin Flon - Brent Bellamy (54:30).

Jan 3, 20241h 7m

Brent Bellamy on gas tax holiday

Jan 3, 202411 min

Happy New Year!

Greg's back - Brett actually went out for New Year's Eve! Resisted the urge to be a recluse (1:40); Gas Prices... feel "awkwardly low"? Sarah will join us briefly to help setup the chat (paid $1.50 in Ont yesterday) (9:30); The things you do even though you know you shouldn't. Like Greg hurting his ear with a Q-Tip (13:05); Breakfast with the Bombers - Redha Kramdi (20:45); Winning story on stuff we do even though we know we shouldn't (27:40); Getting organized in 2024... Sylvie Matthews Organizing (30:35).

Jan 2, 202445 min

...We Call It Riding The Gravy Train

What day is it??? Small Town Salute tee-up / Holiday calorie hangover tee-up - the gravy is calling to us from the fridge? (1:40); Wacky wake-ups!? (9:35); Some wacky wake-ups (17:15); Small Town Salute - Snow tubing at Valley View Tubing Hill near MacGregor! (20:25); Operation Red Nose... looking ahead to NYE (31:30); Dreaming of gravy while combating the HOLIDAY CALORIE HANGOVER (39:05); Lauren and Brett have both had stressful dreams on French class -- maybe Brett feels guilty about not finishing university degree (52:35); Winning story on wacky wake-ups (59:50).

Dec 28, 20231h 6m

Defeated by December!

06:07 Defeated by December, and it's not over yet... / COUNTRY 99 WINNIPEG'S NEW COUNTRY 06:15 A generation scarred and scared: Marking 50 years ago of 'The Exorcist' 06:37 Chief Smythe Year end Interview 06:45 Have you ever bought something for yourself, then someone else bought it for you as a gift? 07:07 Happiness index in the workplace… looking back on last month and year, how are Canadians feeling 07:15 Listener feedback on gift double-ups 07:45 Still pretty mild... will we see the river trails anytime soon? 08:07 Vaping tax....NDP to double federal excise tax. Do these measures actually reduce use? 08:37 Gofund me for new Canadian fatally stabbed last week passes 80 K. Family reaction/need 08:45 Listener Karen updates on her Christmas dinner with the grandkids - Hot Dogs & KD! / Icy roads in North Dakota, I29 was closed 09:15 Winning story on buying stuff for yourself only to receive it as a gift 09:36 Dalnavert Museum fundraising drive to end 2023

Dec 27, 20231h 15m

T'was the Last Show Before Christmas

THE FOG! Will it be a White Christmas? AMAZING CALL ON CONNECTING WINNIPEG WITH LAUREN on the listener with a question- (8:00)Twas the Last Game Before Christmas-(11:25)Memorable gifts we got as kids- (19:55)LAUREN MCNABB! Do you know where you're going without GPS? Can you read a map?- (27:20)GPS Talk-29:05)Couch Potatoes EIGHT NEW MOVIES OF NOTE! Also, Christmas movies & shows- (38:05)-GPS feedback and memorable gifts-(41:05)It's not normal: Most of Canada unlikely to experience white Christmas / Lovely poem about Winnipeg winter from 1929-(47:20)Gab with Gabby-(54:35)Winning story on memorable gifts-(58:10)Christopher Sprague the Sommelier Extraordinaire! Wine! Suggestions on holiday beverages, what to bring to a party, etc-(1:11:30)Connecting Winnipeg tee-up with Lauren in for Hal.

Dec 22, 20231h 14m

Shopping Solstice

Greg's walk of shame, and Greg's day Hockey Heritage Day -- got to wear a 70-year-old Stanley Cup Ring! (1:40); Telegraph code found in antique dress... has a Manitoba connection (8:15); Last-minute shopping nightmares (or successes) (15:45); Last-minute shopping nightmares (24:35); Gifts for mom, holiday parking lot Hell, and Costco is ALWAYS chaos (28:30); Clay Young & supporting local retailers and restaurants in Transcona! YEAH TRANSCONA! Transcona retailers (32:40); MONTHLY VISIT WITH A FRIENDLY POOCH! (38:55); Winning story on last-minute shopping nightmares (48:00); RWB's Nutcracker is back for another Christmas run (52:00).

Dec 21, 20231h 6m