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The Clothes We Refuse to Lose

Brett, Greg, and Lauren talk about... the Windy start to the morning / teeing up death doulas, and sandwich generation China threatens repercussions after U.S. shoots down spy balloon 680 CJOB Health Series: End-of-life doulas The clothes we refuse to lose! - Inspired by a U.K. man who returned a t-shirt to a UBC bookstore 42 years after he bought it Are we still talking about flashing lights in school zones?? The 'sandwich generation', deals with raising kids, and helping their aging parents. How to manage when parents are ready for PCH Reaction & discussion on the flashing lights in school zones Weekend sports review with Jim Toth! Feedback on aging in place, and what to expect when Trudeau, premiers meet on health care Two parents in two different long-term care facilities

Feb 6, 20231h 19m

Pay For The Whole Seat, But You'll Only Need The Edge!

Eggs can hold a lot of weight. Brett likes red grapes best. We were sort of all over the map here. Friday! (1:40); Freezing today, high winds... then... a serious warm up? (9:50); Painful periods....menopause...the barriers women continue to face in getting still 'taboo' health care concerns addressed (13:10); What would you name your MONSTER TRUCK?? (21:15); Will global warming mean allergy seasons are also longer? (28:45); Monster truck texts (35:50); "pain is not normal'. Changing the way we talk about periods (37:50); Gab with Gabby! (41:20); Winning text on MONSTER TRUCKSSSSSSS (48:55); Black History Month - ZUEIKE! - Local apparel company with cool story (52:45).

Feb 3, 20231h 6m

Will We See A Shadow

Today Brett, Greg, and Lauren Talk about... GROUNDHOG DAYYYYYYYYY Loblaws profits, Frito Lay Hikes, and Nestle cutting Delissio/Lean Cuisine. How do people work outside in the cold?? Times we had to complete a task in the cold, whether it was personal or for work Smashed windows, petty vandalism... how busy are window companies with repairs from break-ins? Are they also getting hit? Texts on working in the cold small Town Salute... Neepawa... hosting the Viterra Men's Curling Provincials next week Couponing, leftovers, and more! Sharing ideas on how to save money (OUT OF POCKET series) Feedback on cost savings // THEN // Inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Ways to save money // THEN// Groundhog Day! Someone fire Manitoba Merv! MaID eligibility was supposed to expand in March to include mental health... that expansion is being delayed Winning text on working outside Jets TV with Sara Orlesky

Feb 2, 20231h 19m

Yes Soup For Me!!

Listener rubs it in from Puerto Vallarta / is February the worst month (1:43); Working with the homeless... (7:48); What's your favourite soup??? (14:56); Time for 'urgent 'action to address 'escalating violence' (22:15); Some of your favourite soups (28:23); Monthly visit with the Mayor! - Crime, homelessness, transit safety (31:27); Coping with an Alzheimers diagnosis... 680 CJOB Health Series presented by Body Measure (42:39); Leah Hextall on the Weekly Wednesday Winnipeg Jets chat (48:18); Women's Heart Health... new report by Heart and Stroke Foundation paints a troubling picture (58:13); Winning text on SOUP! (64:47); I Love to Read Month - local children's author Larry Verstraete on his book COOP the GREAT (69:13).

Feb 1, 20231h 24m

Where's The Milkman?

00:25--The Milkman ran out of milk! AND... The Milkman Controversy - was Greg a milkman or not?? 7:30--Checking in on homeless encampments? Global's Rosanna Hempel package 11:20--Doctors wasting millions of hours per year on 'unnecessary administrative duties' / Sounds of the Game *** CAN LEAVE THE SOUNDS OF THE GAME 18:20--Weird times we ended up in peril, like Brett choking on a Froster whilst at the wheel 26:35--Bob Irving on the complicated legacy of Bobby Hull 34:12--Texts on being in or putting ourselves in peril 37:11--Breakfast with the Bombers with MILT STEGALL 48:00--Going to the bank of Mom and Dad 51:10--Problems with the minimum wage rebate? 58:20--Making ends meet on a fixed income - OUT OF POCKET 1:07:15--2 suspects arrested for 30 property crimes - What's the property crime situation for a business with, unfortunately, lots of experience on this 1:16:15--Winning text on putting ourselves or finding ourselves in peril 1:19:30--Winnipeg filmmaker Rainy Kerwin has a creepy new movie called "A Neighbor's Vendetta" coming to Tubi

Jan 31, 20231h 33m

Bad Good News

Extreme cold and school cancellations// Jets booed....does that make sense? (2:30); Freedom Convoy: Smaller, more subdued protest marks 1 year anniversary (7:01); New Jones team wins MB Scotties - Greg speaks to Jennifer Jones (10:28); We won the 50/50! Oh wait a minute... no we didn't. / Times where we thought we had good news (15:40); Dry February: What's behind the Cancer Society initiative, and what sort of interest are they seeing? (23:00); Rain, hail, snow....she tries to always bike to work. What about the cold? And uncleared lanes? (28:01); Texts on times where we thought we had good news (38:33); Cold and CAA tips // Keys to the Game (40:36); Sports chat... does booing a team make sense? (46:26); Why is Twitter such a cesspool of hatred? Brett asked 'How is the tomahawk chop still a thing in sports' - ANGER! (49:58); Winning text on times we thought we had won (57:19); The Golden Jet, Bobby Hull, has died (60:18).

Jan 30, 20231h 14m

Bundle Up

1:07--Extreme cold and school cancellations// Jets booed....does that make sense? 7:43--Freedom Convoy: Smaller, more subdued protest marks 1 year anniversary 11:13--New Jones team wins MB Scotties - Greg speaks to Jennifer Jones 18:49--We won the 50/50! Oh wait a minute... no we didn't. / Times where we thought we had good news 26:10---Dry February: What's behind the Cancer Society initiative, and what sort of interest are they seeing? 32:42--Texts on times we thought we'd won 35:28--Rain, hail, snow....she tries to always bike to work. What about the cold? And uncleared lanes? 46:24--Texts on times where we thought we had good news 50:39--?Cold and CAA tips // Keys to the Game 57:07--Sports chat... does booing a team make sense? 1:00:40--Why is Twitter such a cesspool of hatred? Brett asked 'How is the tomahawk chop still a thing in sports' - ANGER! 1:08:12--Winning text on times we thought we had won 1:12:04--The Golden Jet, Bobby Hull, has died

Jan 30, 20231h 25m

Do Better For Reg

Blustery day / Jets lose / carbonflation cheques (1:40); "Carbon cheques" (9:10); Times our pets drove us bonkers (17:25); Holocaust Remembrance Day (24:20); Spppppports weekend Jets/Curling/NFL... and why hasn't Nic Demski signed yet?!?!?! (29:55); Concern over staffing for sexual assault program at HSC (39:45); GAB WITH GABBY!!!!!! (44:05); Winning text on times our pets drove us nuts (51:20); WSO New Music Festival (55:25); Cam got a hilarious gift from an astute listener! (1:07:05).

Jan 27, 20231h 11m

I Dream of Cheesy

Lauren's back in the building! Fortier's taxi adventure! (1:07); Transit Unions calling for national safety task force as assaults continue in various cities (7:56); 'Dairy dreamers' sought to test if cheese gives you weird dreams (14:35); After an NHL player purportedly misses a game on the death of his dog, how often or Manitobans asking for pet counseling? (23:43); Texts on weird dreams (30:12); Small Town Salute - East St. Paul MB Scotties - Greg managed to capture audio of his mic dying! (31:56); OUT OF POCKET: Rural vs. Urban and the price of goods (40:03); Do you think you'll be among the Manitobans getting an inflation cheque?/Pet bereavement story (44:06); On the subject of dreams and sleep... would you be ok with sleeping in a different room than your partner? (48:50); More discussion on pets and bereavement time (55:35); Winning text on dreams (1:01:24); Jets TV update (1:05:22).

Jan 26, 20231h 19m

Classical Gas

It's cold! Gas went up! (1:40); With another hike coming from BOC today, growing number of Canadians fear running out of cash...(6:50); Price of gas back up to 155.9. Ever run out of gas?? (15:05); Could city workers soon be able to switch Stat Holidays for days more meaningful to them? (22:55); Gas stories (30:15); Another swarming incident in Toronto involving youth suspects...what's going on with young criminals in Canada? (33:05); More times we ran out of gas (41:35); Winning text on running out of gas (45:25); Kelley Keehn on greasy banks and their predatory behaviours, like trying to get Brett to accept way more credit (49:50).

Jan 25, 20231h 4m

Cheque Please!

1:08--INFLATION. TIPPING FATIGUE. WHERE DOES IT END? WHERE DO WE DRAW THE LINE? WHY AM I YELLING??? 8:25--Tipping fatigue 16:45--Province sending more inflation cheques? What's the best surprise you've received in the mail? 24:07--Serious assault in Windsor Park, carjacking in Osborne Village... crime latest as Chief calls for more 911 dispatchers to be hired ?? 32:31--Listener texts on stuff we got in the mail 34:54--Breakfast with the Bombers - The GOAT Mike Miller 45:01--Ontario couple's luggage containing tracker donated to charity by Air Canada?? 50:29--Inflationary cheques for some, not all. As the Premier hints at another round, we ask... do they actually help? 56:49--MB the start to a "new national independent wireless carrier?" Globalive says yes 1:08:54--With a shortage in teachers... some divisions are looking elsewhere for substitutes (coaching background? girl guides?) 1:11:34--Recap baggage, & BAGGAGE BATTLES! 1:19:27--Winning text on surprises we got in the mail 1:23:56--Dancing Gabe turing 60 on Sunday. How TNSE plans to honor him

Jan 24, 20231h 37m

Safety Not Guaranteed

Brett's back in the office, Fortier's back from Texas / Library & transit (1:40); Millenium Library Re-Opens today...(7:40); Things we always put off to the last second. Like Brett renewing his driver's license (15:00); Transit Safety… after a father and son are assaulted and more allegations (22:55); Things we always put off (31:05); Months after city was asked to address safety on buses, where are things at? (32:50); Boudreau firing, Jets, NFL... Sports Monday with Jim Toth (40:50); Radiothon wrap up (52:05); Winning text on things we put off (1:00:05); Library re-open... what are the changes? (1:04:00).

Jan 23, 20231h 15m

Towne Cryer

HSC RADIOTHON, Brett's voice, Greg honours his Maple Leafs bet (1:40); Towne Cinema permanently closed? (9:00); Favourite movie theatre experiences (17:25); New festival starts in Exchange this weekend! - Lights on the Exchange (26:15); Toboggan ban proposal coming to Oshawa council?? (34:30); More on toboggan ban proposal (42:00); St. James Collegiate removes girls bathroom doors to combat vaping (50:20); Radiothon - Dr. Edward (Ted) Lyons, O.C., Radiologist, HSC, and Innovation HSC Radiothon 2023 Department Champion (57:25); Movie story from a once upon a time frustrated mom and her injured 5 year old (1:06:05); Radiothon presenting sponsor on why it's so important to be a part of this (1:08:40).

Jan 20, 20231h 20m

No; Duh

Brett now has a scratchy throat and deep voice... is he the next one to go DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS? (1:40); Millennium Library to reopen Monday with security measures (8:45); Dumb things we didn't know, and were embarrassed to admit (16:05); To the Centre of the Universe, we go! Why do we want to beat the Leafs so badly? (24:45); Dumb things we didn't know (33:40); Small Town Salute - Things to do out of town that cost little to nothing, like the Waterfall of Lights in Brandon (36:15); Out of Pocket: Global News series on inflation - Saying 'no' to events and other expenditures because of cost...the fear of saying yes/the challenge of saying no (45:10); Rent increases! (51:30); Winning text on dumb things we didn't know (56:30).

Jan 19, 20231h 3m

Where's The Lowest Price; The Law

Lauren's voice is back, so she's back too! Jets fall flat vs Montreal (1:40); Alcohol guidelines recap and reaction, including from one guy who blames Trudeau! (9:10); Cool concert venues you'd like to visit or have visited... like Dalhalla! (17:25); Higher prices, leading to higher frustrations and theft at grocers... what staff are seeing (25:40); Texts on concert venues (33:30); Mexico public smoking ban now in effect (36:05); HSC RADIOTHON INTERVIEW -Marcie Anderson, Charge Nurse, Wilf Taillieu Thoracic Surgery, Clinic & Endoscopy Unit, HSC Winnipeg (42:35); Mexico & smoking / Zellers is making a return....WHY do you love it? (54:00); More Zellers (57:10); Winning text on concert venues (1:04:30).

Jan 18, 20231h 11m

Two Drink...Maximum?

Are you noticing bad produce in grocery stores? / New alcohol consumption guidelines / Jets back in action tonight (1:40); Have you noticed the quality of produce in stores? Some say... it stinks! (8:10); FOODSTUFFS gone bad, whether it's our own fault, or not (16:05); New alcohol guidance - two drinks a week... MAX (23:20); Foodstuff texts (30:30); Breakfast with the Bombers (32:55); More on the new alcohol guidelines (42:00); New video campaign is part of a plan to cut school absenteeism in Manitoba (52:45); Winning text (1:00:20).

Jan 17, 20231h 6m

Oh, The Usual: I Bowl. Drive Around.

Brett went bowling & everything hurts getting old sucks / JETS!!! / Time theft (0:30); B.C. woman loses legal fight with former employer over 'time theft' (7:55); Greg had 'fun' chauffeuring his kids around this weekend - Chauffeur stories! (11:40); So mild out! What's going on? What's coming? - David Philips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada (19:40); Chauffeur stories (27:35); Dining out is expensive… and still, most places are jammed. How are they coping? What's your breaking point? (29:45); Weekend sports recap with Jim Toth (39:50); Surprise visit from Animal Services & Comet the Dog! (50:15); Winning text on chauffeur duty (59:10).

Jan 16, 20231h 5m

A Steep Hill

Brett, Greg, and Lauren talk about, Lauren's back! Small Town Salute to tubing! Cheating with A.I.??? What is the drug 'Down'? Tubing & toboggan stories! Australian universities changing how they do exams due to plagiarism through AI. What is U of M watching for? Toboggan stories Small Town Salute! The tubing hill at Valleyview Bible Camp Cheating, AI and loss of critical thinking..... Transport committee to hear from Airline EXECS as B.C. man's luggage ends up in Spain instead of Mexico Tobogganing & avoiding barbed wire! Teeing up an important day on 680 CJOB Winning text on tobogganing mayhem Jets TV update with Sara Orlesky

Jan 12, 20231h 26m

Succession Situation, Snowmobile Season, and Sugar Sammy!

AIR TRAVEL IN THE U.S. IS A MESS DUE TO FAA OUTAGE / Winter is weird / Sugar Sammy! (0:30); British woman regrets winning lottery at age 17 / Would you go nuts with a lottery win? (8:30); December Real Estate Report & 2022 overall (16:30); Lottery stories (23:50); WWE turning into a real-life Succession situation / Turo - Person-to-person ride rental service hoping to expand to Manitoba? (26:30); Leah Hextall and the weekly Jets chat (33:15); Snowmobile season SUCKS SO FAR!!!!! (44:05); Winning text on lottery stories (51:35); SUGAR SAMMY! The International Ambassador of Humour... performing at Rumor's this weekend (56:00).

Jan 11, 20231h 10m

No More Meetings

01:09-Adult cold-flu meds in short supply? / River trail extends to Osborne! 06:22-Sounds of the Game, & what happens to all the hats after a hat trick? 10:06-No meetings? Shopify removes 10,000 events from its corporate calendar. Would this work for your office? ?? 17:26--Lots of people on the river trail learning to skate - Skating stories!? 25:36--Canada at heightened risk for polarization? Research group warns of 'turbulent' year 33:32-Listener texts on skating stories 46:52--Texts on no meds, THEN no meetings? Do you have too many? Not enough? ? 54:39--Sports Weekend in Review with Derek Taylor 1:05:13--More on meetings and how many are too many 1:10:00--Alzheimer's Awareness Campaign 2023 - Community Changes Everything 1:18:45--Winning text on skating 1:22:58--Mental health and Greg reveals a pivotal moment that may have changed his life

Jan 9, 20231h 37m

Fatal Distraction

WAKE UP! World Juniors / Mexico / Ukrainian Christmas (2:46); Canadians in Mexico advised to take shelter as violence erupts around Mazatlan (9:18); Canada wins WJC, but does it feel right with everything around Hockey Canada? (13:56); Best laid plans ruined by a distraction, like Greg skipping a social cuz hockey went to 5OT (21:24); Latest from Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas Eve, and how some are not celebrating it this year (28:25); The Couch Potatoes assemble to discuss killer dolls and bad gimmicky shows on Netflix! (35:23); Anniversary of the Jan 6 Capitol Hill Riots (42:50); Residential speed follow-up chat (48:35); HOCKEY TALKS Mental Health (53:08); Gab with Gabby! (62:19); Winning text on best laid plans ruined by distraction (70:30); ICE RACING THIS WEEKEND in Beausejour (71:50); Hal Anderson on an impending gravy shortage! (81:23).

Jan 6, 20231h 29m

Kub Life!

We used to go clubbin', now we're goin KUBBIN'! Chip & Pepper buy Kub Bread and it is fun (1:40); Chip and Pepper take over KUB (9:20); Chip & Pepper were a huge brand... Kub is a huge brand... what's a brand that was a big part of your life? (16:30); Pilot project to lower speeds in residential neighborhoods moving ahead (24:20); Small Town Salute....to Dauphin, Ukrainian refugees, and Ukrainian Christmas (32:40); Listener feedback on reduced speeds (41:30); "Winnipeg behind the times" when it comes to reduced speeds on residential streets (46:50); Winning text on big brands that impacted our lives (55:05); Jets TV segment with colour commentator Jamie Thomas (58:40).

Jan 5, 20231h 13m

Whoops.. I Forgot!!

01:07--THE FOG! Also, Brett's back after an 'unscheduled absence' 08:21--70% of people working from home would like to stay there 12:35--Fog texts // THEN // Hamlin update... how is he doing and how are athletes, fans and more, reacting? 20:44--Brett went virtual golfing, forgot his clubs. Important 'ingredients' we forgot. 28:44--Journey to the South Pole! 36:41--LISTENER TEXTS on stuff we forgot 39:24--Monthly chat with the Mayor - Landfill questions, charges for fires in derelict homes, remote city employees back at work yet? 51:58--Mayor says people are more productive at work reaction // THEN // Fog and Environment Canada 59:29--Listener texts on stuff we forgot and Brett forgot how salty Chinese food is 01:04:48--Recap Mayor and work-from-home 01:12:18--Winning text on stuff we forgot that was important 01:16:17--Ukraine vs Bisons game - Hockey Can't Stop Tour wraps up in Winnipeg on Monday January 9th at Canada Life Centre

Jan 4, 20231h 31m

Your Big Break

WAKE UP! Damar Hamlin, Skimplfation/food costs in 2023, New Years Resolutions! (0:22); Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin in 'critical condition' after collapsing during game (6:36); HAVING COFFEE - Weird ways we've broken things (15:57); Breakfast with the Bombers, featuring Adam Bighill (22:27; Derek Taylor weighs in on the scary incident with Damar Hamlin (30:27); It's a new year! Time to talk about our mental health (36:49); Winning text on broken things (46:37); Do you know how to perform CPR? Use an AED? (48:51).

Jan 3, 202358 min

All Day Gab!

Show Intro (0:30); Best or Worst NYE? (7:05); Why do we give ourselves New Year's Resolutions? (14:05). Musician Steve Bell (21:55).

Dec 30, 202233 min

Our Return Policy

Julie Buckingham is here! And Brady Road Landfill is still closed....and this is why (0:25); HAVING COFFEE - Our stories about returning gifts (9:32); Travel insurance is good...does it help me when I'm on my rip? Marty Firestone of Travel Secure explains (14:08); Small Town Salute - Ray 'The Grain Guy' Baloun from Minnedosa (20:27); Tech Expert Ritesh Kotek breaks down the potential sinister side of iTags (25:38); Winning text on return stories (32:48); Mitchell Clinton of Jets TV helps preview tonight's matchup against Vancouver (35:13).

Dec 29, 202248 min

Baby It's Cold...Everywhere!

Give us a break!! More weather chaos, as we head into Christmas! (1:40); Travel woes & the BOMB CYCLONE (8:10); Getting harder to identify truth from fiction on social media according to IPSOS poll (12:45); Treats you only eat / drink during the holiday season (or used to) (19:15); Winter weather woes as Bomb Cyclone hammers much of North America - David Phillips, Senior Climatologist Environment Canada (25:45); WAA on travel chaos (33:35); Cineplex on the new Junxion theatre at Kildonan Place and evolving moviegoing experience (41:40); Gab with Gabby! (52:25); AY De'Senator on AfriCanad Christmas comedy show? (1:00:20).

Dec 23, 20221h 12m

Going the Distance

Fortier's back! Playing out the string, and Lauren's goes well out of her way to get perogies from a specific place ; Flight issues at Pearson now due to storm // THEN //20 percent of all cars sold need to be electric by 2026....are you ready to make that switch? ; How far will you go out of your way to get something specific you like? ; The cost of almost everything continues to climb...has your salary/wage climbed with it? Should it? ; Listener feedback on costs and salaries // Texts on how far people will go for something they like...like the listener who goes to Iowa for a burger! ; Airport delays // THEN //Small Town Salute - Timothy's Country Butcher Shop in Dugald - they cure farmer Ian's bacon! (we talked to Ian on Wed) ; Second worst week of his career (after Covid cancellations) Travel Agent ways in on weather woes ; Fortier's mom gave the best gift //THEN // Do you ever get travel insurance ?? ; Aaya Santa… Punjabi ode to The Guy in the Red Suit; Holiday party libation ideas, and how busy is the party season at The Fort Garry Hotel? ; Winning text on going out of the way for something specific we like; Jets TV with Sara Orlesky

Dec 22, 20221h 16m

Rise & Tripped

Weather! Travel chaos! (1:40); Environment Canada on the cold and chaos (6:45); Avalanche player looks like he gets tripped, tells ref he wasn't tripped, he fell on his own. Good / bad sportsingship! (10:20); Giving the gift of food this Christmas...farmer says from employers, to wedding guests, pork is being given as a present (20:00); Why didn't Brett get bacon? (28:05); Compensation questions as travel woes change holiday plans for thousands (30:40); Inflation numbers....grocery prices CONTINUE to rise (41:05); Massive, insanely cold storm, to wallop parts of the US that will hit never before seen lows (44:05); Listener feedback on masks and absenteesim essentially higher than it's been in years in LRSD (51:25); Winning text on being a good / bad sport (54:30).

Dec 21, 20221h 1m

Public Displays of Aggression

Lauren opens the show with a confession ; A former NHLer posts an aggressive Tweet about The Fairmont? Jericho says get lost to Marc Methot (7:30); PDA! DO YOU LIKE HUGS? Where do you draw the line on PDA? (14:55); Are you a good driver? Recent survey with Canada Drives found 61 percent think they're above average (22:44); Breakfast with the Bombers - Long Snapper, Winnipegger Mike Benson (29:36); Do you like to hug? How long? How does it make you feel? The psychology of touch... (35:58); Gas prices...where will they go this holiday season? (43:31); Christmas shopping delinquency / Residential snow plow ends tonight....do we have unrealistic expectations when it comes to snow clearing? (49:03); WAA says the direct flight to LAX is creating buzz… what's the film industry seeing for 2023? (59:10); Winning text on hugs (65:44); Marc Methot posts an 'apology' tweet to Winnipeg, but says The Fairmont still sucks (68:22).

Dec 20, 20221h 21m

Would You Like It Gift-Wrapped?

Hanukkkah! Lauren at airport - top 5 is travel/road trips/ (TOMORROW.....are you a hugger and the science behind what hugging helps with) / Chris Jericho is on Jets at Noon today! (0:30); Travel kicks off in a big way this week...what can we expect? (6:20); Reunions! (13:25); Security checks, border crossings and more (22:30); THANK-YOU DANCING GABE FOR THE CHRISTMAS CARDS!!! And Brett thank Tammy (she sent me a card with golf passes) (30:20); Holiday travel is returning to normal...and that means a lot of mixed emotions on the Hug Rug at Winnipeg airport (32:25); Sports! Big World Cup final, the Jets close a tough weekend with a loss, and what's the deal with the CFL schedule??? (43:40); Winning text on reunions (50:55); Hanukkah has begun! (56:05).

Dec 19, 20221h 10m

Snow Whiteout

Greg's back, Lauren's on the road! (0:30); Lauren on the highways & The Enhanced 511 service (8:15); Greg's boys drove for first time! Our first / early experiences behind the wheel (14:25); Truckload of rescue dogs heading east to Newfoundland! (21:50); Busy start to the snow removal year! The challenges, the equipment, the staff (28:40); What the heck is going on at Twitter? (35:20); CLAYHEM! (45:40); Winning text on driving experiences (53:45).

Dec 16, 20221h 0m

Just Like Christmas

Brett's discombobulated, Lauren is here and has a Road situation report, Greg's off (1:40); In the wake of another Hollywood suicide, a mental health check this time of year. How do we talk about this? (8:55); Cineplex survey on Canadians must-watch holiday movies (16:55); Texts on Christmas movies (25:00); Small Town Salute….Holiday Mountain WILL be open this season! (27:30); Mental Health Recap (34:00); Texts on Christmas movies (44:40); Richard celebrates 30 years at CJOB!! (47:45); Winning text on Christmas movies (54:45).

Dec 15, 20221h 2m

Better Than Dead Air ;)

Producer Kyle is our savior! / Snowstorm / Kevin Klein wins the by-election (1:40); Phasing out smoking in youth in NZ (8:55); Times we've had to step into the breach, like Kyle working this morning after working last night! (14:10); Texts on stepping into the breach (22:30); More on smoking and banning it for the next generation (25:00); Kirkfield Park winner - Kevin Klein (29:15); Text on vacation days (35:40); Winning text on stepping into the breach (37:10); Winter in the Village: New outdoor holiday tradition coming to Osborne Village this weekend (41:30).

Dec 15, 202253 min

"C'mon" Occurrences

Colorado low coming! 20-30 cm possible! Winter! (1:23); Millennium Library stabbing fatality (7:04); OH COME ON moments, like Brett's check engine light turning off WHEN HE GETS TO THE SHOP (14:25); Royal LePage housing forecast for 2023...are prices dropping at all? (21:47); Texts on oh come on moments (29:23); Breakfast with the Bombers - Brand new contract for longest tenured Blue Bomber, Jake Thomas (30:51); Kirkfield Park by-election teeing ho main election a year from now (38:08); Leisure Guide Out!!// Millenium Library questions and concerns (44:28); Texts on Oh Come On moments / Turkey prices on the rise? (49:15); More on the library stabbing and public safety concerns in Downtown Winnipeg (58:51); Winning text on Oh Come On moments (63:22); Turkey prices up...again...and supply low - Munther Zeid from Food Fare (67:49).

Dec 13, 20221h 19m

Guilty Party

Brett's back and feels crushing guilt for spending too much money during week off - holiday party anxiety (1:40); Greg spoke to a former addict at Fill the Freightliner on Saturday, learned his incredible story of recovery (9:55); What's something you're surprised you were able to get into and enjoy? (like Brett & the World Cup) (18:05); Holiday concerts back! Musicals and more! - Stacey Natrass Brown (26:15); Texts on stuff we're surprised we like (34:15); There were rumors of a Colorado Low for this week…what are we seeing? (37:15); Winnipeg Police Board and chief Danny Smyth are meeting today to discuss the next steps in the Jeremy Skibicki case (46:30); Winning text on things we're suprised we like (54:50).

Dec 13, 20221h 1m

In Lights

Dec 12, 202251 min

Brought To You By The Letter "M"

Wake up!! (0:30); Talking about: your favourite Sesame Street characters/segments (6:35); Food price report. 5%-7% increases forecasted for 2023 (14:25); Texts on favourite Sesame Street characters (22:05); The weekend in sports with Jim Toth (24:05); winning texts! (35:45); CNIB program: helping visually impaired find work (40:00).

Dec 5, 202254 min

Love It Or Leaf It

Shocking news from police on a serial killer (0:05); Medical Assistance In Dying (6:40); Man arrested in Rebecca Contois murder charged with 3 more homicides (10:00); Best / worst sequels (17:10); Support programs for the families of MMIW2S (25:50); Couch Potatoes (33:20); The Leaf opens tomorrow! (42:10); Another serial killer (48:10); CLAYHEM (58:30) & Contest winner (1:05:30)

Dec 2, 20221h 19m

Annoying; Scams

Not as windy today thankfully! (1:40); Things that INSTANTLY annoy you (9:50); How do you deal with potential scammers? What are your tips? (16:45); Texts on things that annoy you (24:30); Small Town Salute... to Scrap Chicks in Oakbank! (26:40); Fraud and scams…..they're on the rise, are we catching any of the perpetrators? (37:10); Siloam said they're serving more meals... From 24420 meals served October 2021 to 46579 this past October. Insane rise (45:10); Winning text on things that annoy us (54:35); Weekly Jets TV update - Sara Orlesky (57:55).

Dec 1, 20221h 12m

Take This Job And...Keep It!

Terrible drive/blowing snow, snow paralyzes Vancouver, fan fight at Jets game (1:40); Thank-you for all the giving! Brett was at Harvest...massive donations. Lauren at Siloam. Greg on Foundation record gift (9:25); Weird reasons we've had to miss school / work (17:20); Benefits? A flexible workplace? Aside from salary, what draws you to a job/keeps you away? (23:45); Texts on workplace flexibility (31:20); Battling Absenteeism in schools... students and teachers missing longer stretches. And now we start snow days (34:10); Dose of perspective with that tear jearker of a pre-game Hockey Fights Cancer (42:10); What keeps you at your job? (46:00); Text on vacation policies reminds Brett of something from his early days at CJOB... (52:35); Winning text on weird reasons we're absent (54:50).

Nov 30, 20221h 0m

Weird Science

Some people are so hungry and broke they are contemplating suicide. Hunger report out of Ontario as more Canadians turn to foodbanks (1:36); Having Coffee - What's the weirdest thing you've ever researched? (9:30); A chat with Harvest Manitoba about the holiday season (17:32); Liquor in grocery stores? Maybe not as popular an idea as you'd think (24:26); Siloam Mission looks toward homelessness during the holidays (29:59); winning text on weird research (37:26); people might be thinking about New Years Resolutions already, but should they be? (41:32).

Nov 29, 202253 min

Bad Mood Monday

Feels like Daja Vu, no Greg Mackling, Elizabeth Priest live from Qatar (Canada vs Croatia), How is customer service? No more over-the-phone service. A random Kidnapping with one arrest. Kellly Moore gives a sports recap. Julie Buckingham give us a look at Jets for Vets. Connecting Winnipeg preview

Nov 29, 20221h 43m

Left A Hole

There's something fishy happening with our text line... and welcome to Black Friday! (1:45); Walk in clinic or urgent care? New wait time info AND could triage nurses eventually start guiding patients elsewhere? Teagan PKG PLUS Reimer (9:20); More cases of veterans being offered MAID (13:56); Ellen Pompeo leaving Grey's Anatomy - shows that were never the same after someone left (20:39); A Black Friday Deal for your pet...AND if you're really looking to help, adopt. Shelters still at/near capacity (28:51); Texts on shows that were never the same (34:47); Redirecting away from the ER? Conversations with triage nurses and latest plan to deal with wait times (38:00); Black Friday "Super Bowl" of retail (44:43); Black Friday! Greg's at Polo Park, and says it's quiet... for now (48:49); Guy on cruise ship goes overboard, gets rescued 15 hours later! (54:48); In lieu of our weekly Gab with Gabby, it's time for some CLAYHEM! (58:17); Winning text on shows that were never the same (65:54); Ukrainian National Hockey Team coming to U of M in January (69:50).

Nov 25, 20221h 22m

Gift Shop

Greg's Sounds of the Game after the Jets got WAXED (1:40); Problems with customer service heading into busy shopping season (8:50); Are you feeling festive yet? Brett became a Christmas Monster yesterday (18:20); Texts on customer service (25:45); Small Town Salute - would you like a "Hallmark Movie" type shopping experience? Beausejour is creating one! (29:15); Weekly sports chat with Bob Irving! (38:15); How do retail workers manage theft these days? Treat everyone as a potential thief? (49:20); Winning text on customer service (57:20); Housing market cooling but not anywhere near to 'affordable' (1:01:00).

Nov 24, 20221h 14m

Cheesy Does It!

CHEESE CONSORTIUM / What's up today for Breakfast with the Bombers? (0:30); Retailers excited but nervous about holidays - will shoppers return? (8:35); Which food can you not live without? (17:25); Christmas Trees arrive today…what's supply like, and demand? (25:55); Texts on food we can't live without (34:35); Breakfast with the Bombers - Seeking nominees for a Fan Choice Award! (an unofficial award we made up) (36:45); Canadians love parmigiano cheese? And what the heck is a Cheese Consortium? (turns out....this is serious business!) (44:15); Winning text on food we can't live without (52:55); Kelley Keehn - inflation and holiday spending (56:50).

Nov 22, 20221h 9m

ArGO for the Gold

BOMBERS. WE ARE SAD ZOMBIE PANDAS (0:05); World Cup is underway (6:50); The agony of defeat... Times we've lost (13:25); Greg from Regina (21:00); Texts on losing (28:30); Seeing more Christmas decorations earlier this year? (30:55); Oliveira shoutout to fans (39:30); Derek Taylor on the Blue Bombers loss (43:40); Is your company having a holiday party this year? (53:50); Bombers fan finds all kinds of bright side in Grey Cup loss (56:40); Winning text (1:02:45) & Weather really warming up! (1:05:30)

Nov 21, 20221h 15m

Grey Matter

Grey Cup weekend! Radiothon! Lauren & Gabby are emcees extraordinaire! (1:40); Manitoba considering permanent daylight time - sleep experts say it's the wrong change (7:55); Greg meets more Bomber fans from California (12:30); Watch parties! (20:20); Mayor Grey Cup bet, and we learn a 'family secret' about Scott Gillingham (26:10); The Couch Potato - six new movies this weekend! (33:00); Wade Miller on site with Greg! (37:05); In-house rivalaries, and more on the time change discussion (44:45); Winning text (53:40); What's the deal with the Argos? / Grateful patient of St. Boniface Hospital with remarkable story (58:15).

Nov 18, 20221h 9m

The Grey Couple

Day 2 of Greg in Regina (1:10); Raising the next gen of football players (7:10); The lengths to which we go to get tickets for a show or book a coveted spot! (13:20); 1 yr ago they got married a day before the Grey Cup and are now going back! (19:20); Listener texts (24:45); Small Town Salute: must do stops on the road to the Grey Cup (27:40); BRUSH OFF THE SNOW ON YOUR CAR AND CLEAR YOUR WINDOWS (32:15); International Day for People Impacted by Suicide Loss (34:55); Grey cup and SPORTS with Bob Irving! (40:15); Teeing up Winnipeg Jets 90's night (46:15); Winning text (52:40) & Milt Stegall talks football and HSC (56:50)

Nov 17, 20221h 8m

The Law Firm

Greg is on his way to the Grey Cup- Having Coffee Talking, and people returning to work.- Russian Missiles land in Poland.- We read texts from people on their co-workers.- KUB Bakery is closing its doors.- Derek Taylor Joins Greg in Regina.- Trump announces he is running again in 2024.- Renovations at 201 Portage- We get to talk to Comedian Rom James before his three shows in Manitoba- More text from Co-workers- We talk to Cindy Tinsley about her father Buddy Tinsley and the Mud Bowl of 1950.

Nov 16, 20221h 20m