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Walk The Line

Gas prices / Hurricane Fiona / Jets FanFest (1:09); State of emergency in Port aux Basques as storm Fiona destroys homes, displaces hundreds (8:56); GREG'S DAD IN NOVA SCOTIA! (11:45); Longest lineup you've waited in (20:02); Gas prices chat - fire at refinery in Ohio could be driving prices up (25:30); Texts on waiting in line (33:06); CJOB listener in Nova Scotia - says he was mostly lucky, Fiona didn't hit his area as hard (35:24); Texts on waiting in line (42:09); Nuit Blanche brings thousands of people downtown (45:43); CFL Playoff picture becoming clearer. Blue Bomber injury situation. - Derek Taylor, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (53:08); They're doing what to an asteroid? (62:52); Winning text on waiting in line (70:18).

Sep 27, 20221h 15m

The Hurricane

Hurricane Fiona / Jets FanFest & preseason (1:40); LIVE FROM HALIFAX... waiting for a hurricane (9:05); First full day of Fall - Things we look forward to in Fall! (17:00); Reacting to crime….changing your behaviors? How do you react when targeted? (24:50); Autumnal texts (32:55); Winnipeg Jets FanFest & preseason - Kelly Moore w/Head Coach Winnipeg Jets Rick Bowness (34:50); In for Gab with Gabby... Chaos with the Clayman! Mayhem! CLAYHEM!!! (42:55); Winning text on Fall (51:50); Lauren's live hit from behind some pumpkins on Henderson / Winnipeg Jets FanFest & preseason -Kelly Moore w/General Manager Winnipeg Jets Kevin Cheveldayoff (54:55).

Sep 23, 20221h 9m

Surprise; Birthday

Brett's stupid dream about work - had to fill in for Clay on GNM & it didn't go well (1:40); What surprise was spoiled for you? Inspired by angry Amazing Race-watching listeners (9:05); Fact checking before you share. As a fake tweet makes the rounds (again)….some tips! (17:05); Texts on blown surprises? (24:30); University of Mantioba Homecoming weekend (26:40); Russia Ups the ante on Ukraine (32:40); Pembina Curling Club 75th Anniversary (39:10); Winning text on ruined surprises (46:10); Kelley Keehn - September Budget Busters (50:20).

Sep 22, 20221h 3m

You've Seen The Butchering

Vaccine mandates ending? / Putin doubles down / Civic election / Lauren & Brett's allergies are brutal (1:40); Ways our names get butchered, or names we've butchered at bad times (8:25); Being acclaimed, running for office, putting yourself out there (17:15); Texts on name butchering (23:40); Rural Health Summit...what's going on in ER's throughout Manitoba (26:10); Getting names wrong...Big Daddy Tazz (36:10); Federal government to review pandemic (39:05); World Gratitude Day....thanking transplant donors (45:00); On the day we're talking about botching names, Brett botches Skylar and Justine's names (55:10); Winning texts at screwing up names (57:20); Happy birthday CJOB's Kevin Burgin! / Book - Don't Worry, Just Cook (from Rorie) (1:00:30).

Sep 21, 20221h 13m

Panic; Song

21-gun salute! Could hear it from Portage & Main! (1:40); PM sings Bohemiam Rhapsody days before funeral. Big deal or no deal? (9:20); When plans disintegrate and you have no time to deal with it. PANIC! (17;20); Financial report...more Canadians living cheque to cheque (24:50); Greg's story of panic (30:40); Breakfast with the Bombers! (33:00); How do you save money on food? The Food Professor says points/loyalty cards lead the way (41:00); Winning text on panic (51:50); Winnipeg International Writers Festival kicks off! (55:20).

Sep 20, 20221h 9m

Paying Respects

Ben O'Hara Byrne on the Queen's funeral (1:40); Housing, where are people living, growing markets, why are they moving etc. (10:10); Reminder: 21-gun salute at 10am at the Legislative Building / Canada's ambulance system facing nationwide crisis (20:10); 'Tributes Pour In For A Monarch Our Babas And Zaidas Loved' (26:40); Air travel prices could soar to new heights this holiday season (38:15); Winnipeg Jets - Young Stars Classic in Penticton (41:10); Travel follow-up chat on rising prices for holidays (49:20); The Story of Kelsey McKay - 'The Kelsey McKay playbook' (from Winnipeg Free Press) (52:40).

Sep 19, 20221h 7m

Be Part Of A Story

Brett finally puts on jeans / Typhoon Merbok to bump temps up across Canada? / Radiothon for Adult & Teen Challenge (1:40); Mark Chipman takes rare step to encourage season ticket sales for the Jets (9:20); What's your favourite actor's worst movie? (17:55); Ben O'Hara Byrne in London - The lineup is so long (14 km!) they stopped letting people get in line (25:05); Texts on favourite actors (32:15); Radiothon - Daniel Emond, CEO of Adult & Teen Challenge Central Canada (35:20); Derek Taylor on the Bombers in THE HAMMER (43:50); Radiothon - AJ Dwayne, Development Director at Adult & Teen Challenge (51:25); Winning text on favourite actor's worst movie (58:55); Radiothon - Alba, dealt with addiction, got help from Adult & Teen Challenge (1:02:15).

Sep 16, 20221h 13m

No One Knows

Who's hosting GNM! / Rain / More problems at ERs / Civic election issues follow-up (1:40); More and more people are walking out of emergency rooms without seeing a doctor (8:40); Follow-up on Tues chat on shows we like but no one knows - Which MUSIC do you like that no one else knows? (15:50); Ben O'Hara Byrne in London (host of A Little More Conversation - Richard filling in this week) (24:05); Brett got sad when this band got popular -- WHY DO WE DO THIS? Get upset when someone we like is SUCCESSFUL (31:30); Small Town Salute - Niverville Nighthawks' first ever game SATURDAY (34:15); Obscure song? How about the closing theme from Coast to Coast / More on car break-ins, and EPC shoots down police parking at Millenium Library (42:45); LOBSTER FEAST! Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity at the King's Head (will there be Mac & Cheese??) Chris Graves, owner at King's Head, handsome bearded man with husky voice, AND HIS MOM JENNY! (50:05); Winning text on music we like that no one else knows (1:00:20).

Sep 16, 20221h 4m

Al(or at least mostly)truism

So, who gets Monday off? / Today's unintentional theme of focusing on non-profits (1:40); Canada declares federal holiday on Sept. 19 to mark Queen's state funeral - Manitoba not making it a holiday (9:50); If you won the lottery, which cause / charity would you support? (18:40); Live coverage from London with Ben O'Hara Byrne, host of A Little More Conversation on CJOB & across the Corus Network (25:05); Texts on causes / charities (32:40); Adult & Teen Challenge radiothon preview with a man who says he once thought he was God... before he found a better path (34:30); Josh Morrissey - Winnipeg Jets training camp starts a week tomorrow / He and his wife have started a charitable foundation called Glass Half Full (42:40); Winning text on causes / charities (52:40); U of M is closing on Monday for the Queen's funeral / The 7th annual Victoria Hospital Foundation Miracle Garden Party is Thursday - hosted by Greg Mackling! (54:50).

Sep 14, 20221h 8m

(What's The Name of That) Show Business?

Chief Peguis to be extended? Kenaston to be widened? And Brett's car is fixed (1:40): What's a show/movie you LOVE, but no one else has seen? -Inspired by the Emmys and all the shows many of us have never even heard of (8:00); Chief Peguis Trail to finally get completed?? (15:15); Texts on infrastructure and shows we like but no one has heard of? (22:35); CAA - Did you know you can 24/7 medical assistance? It's called Maple (25:00); Special Olympics Manitoba Truck Ride happening this Saturday September 17th (36:25); Winning text on shows no one has seen (45:40); Not Without My Teammates, Book and Outreach Program with Jeff McWhinney - The Keeper of the Cup! (49:00).

Sep 13, 20221h 2m

Banjo Blowout

Record 96-day stretch of days 19 degrees or warmer ends / Brett's car & life are falling apart (1:40); Regina mayor loses bet with Bowman, praises Bombers - Ever lose a bet? (8:10); Texts on bets (17:00); What's next in Ukraine after some major gains over the weekend (21:10); Political scientist weighs in on Pierre Poilievre (31:15); Derek Taylor on the Banjo Bowl (36:20); Stolen Bike...cops not too interested in helping out (48:05); Winning text on bets (59:00); Winnipeg Police weigh in on the stolen bike situation (1:00:40).

Sep 12, 20221h 13m

In Memoriam

The Queen / Banjo Bowl / lots of stuff to give away today (0:30); CJOB's Julie Buckingham in England (just happened to be on vacation) (8:55); Which fancy building would you like to explore, or have explored? Buckingham Palace for example (16:30); The Queen's 2010 cornerstone unveiling, and being at Buckingham Palace under Mulroney (22:00); Lauren's Rescue on the Island adventure! (28:50); The Couch Potatoes - royal shows and movies (32:45); THE BANJO BOWL IS NIGH! (41:40); Colonization and the Queen (48:25); Former Governor General Ed Schreyer (54:25); More buildings we'd like to explore, Greg reveals yet another job he once had (1:01:55).

Sep 9, 20221h 8m

Eye In The Sky

SK stabbing suspect caught / Lauren's having an adventure today! (0:30); Where is Lauren? (8:00); Inspired by Lauren's helicopter adventure - where's the most remote place you've ever been? Would like to go? (16:15); Rural health care, STARS and the participant from Rescue on the Island who was saved by them...(23:25); Brett falls on the sword / Rogers outage sparks new deal between Canada's telecom companies - critics unimpressed (33:40); HSC MILLIONAIRE LAUNCH WITH MILT STEGALL (40:30); Powerful and inspiring story of defeating addiction to preview the Adult and Teen Challenge Radiothon (47:20); Winning text on remote places (57:05); Alzheimer's Awareness Month reveals staggering research on what's to come (59:45).

Sep 8, 20221h 12m

Back 2(022) School

Back to school! Lauren's hittin' the road??? (1:40); Should you be posting pictures of your kids? Questions to consider as parents get snap-happy today (7:30); What was your favourite class? (15:10); Reminder on Blue Bomber Fan Appreciation Day on Sunday / Texts on back to school & favourite classes (22:25); K-9 are off to school today, the rest of high-school tomorrow. First day jitters and help for recently landed refugees (26:05); Lauren continues her school tour, now at Ecole Stanley Knowles School (elementary school) (36:40); Bob Irving weekly sports chat (43:55); TAILGATE PARTY AT FIONN'S AHEAD OF BANJO BOWL for both Bomber & Rider fans (53:25); Winning text on your favourite class (1:01:10); They're back! Interviews with students and parents (1:05:30).

Sep 7, 20221h 18m

Digital Underground

Back together again! SK stabbings / digital junk / Greg caused a ruckus! (1:40); Brett's dying cell phone has him asking WHY DO WE HOARD SO MUCH DIGITAL JUNK - too many pictures / videos / emails / etc (8:25); Weirdest 'fix' you've encountered, like putting your phone in the freezer to temporarily bring it back to life (15:00); Texts on weird fixes & solutions? (22:05); Breakfast with the Bombers - Derek Taylor (24:55); Social Media and Manhunts (35:00); As we prepare for a slew of back-to-school photos this week...a question...what do we do with all our digital data/photos and more? (41:40); Latest on manhunt from SK (47:50); Winning text on weird fixes (53:10); Alan Cross on Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert(s)?Alan Cross, Musicologist, Host/Curator A Journal Muscial Things/The Ongoing History of New Music (57:45).

Sep 6, 20221h 12m

We're Breaking Format!

IT'S LABOUR DAY WEEKEND WHERE IS MY BEER?? (1:40); Price of gas down to 164.9 in Winnipeg, but it's as low as 118 in AB. WHY??? (6:15); Labour Day weekend traditions / memories / shenanigans / chicanery (13:50); Labour Day texts (20:30); The Couch Potatoes - THE RINGS OF POWER HAS DEBUTED! (22:55); Raiding the social media of our friends at Power 97 for a list of stuff to do this weekend in southern MB (32:50); Heading to Regina for the Labour Day Classic? Former Blue Bomber Troy Westwood tells you what to expect (37:25); Gab with Gabby!!! (44:55); Winning text on Labour Day weekends (53:40); Clay Young's last ride on Winnipeg Weekends! (57:15).

Sep 2, 20221h 10m

Bah Gawd That's Megarry's Music!

NO MORE WORK FROM HOME FOR BRETT? (1:40); Manitoba announces rollout of 'Family Affordability' benefit package (9:10); What would be your entrance music?? (13:25); Poverty groups say Family Affordability announcement is 'out of touch' (22:05); Texts on entrance themes (28:50); Jets FanFest is back! (31:30); CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie on Labour Day Weekend in the CFL, what's happening in Montreal, and why is this guy still playing in the CFL?? (41:05); Winning text on entrance themes (51:00); The BabeyGabey Bowl in honour of young man who lost his battle with addiction (54:05).

Sep 1, 20221h 8m

New Slang

WELCOME BACK FORTIER FROM MONTREAL!! Why can't Winnipeg be like Montreal?? (1:40); Can't understand Gen Z slang? You're not alone. A guide on some of the common terms.? (8:20); Slang we don't understand / Your slang that young people don't understand??? (16:30); Leisure Guide system goes bye-bye as soon as it goes online LOL (24:05); Texts on slang (32:25); Sleep tips ahead of Back to School - Is there good 'sleeping weather'? Readjusting for school ? (34:35); Bob Irving on sports! Serena Williams, Chris Streveler, Labour Day Classic, oh my!?? (41:50); Too Good To Go Launches in Winnipeg to help reduce food waste (52:55); Winning text on slang (1:01:10).

Aug 31, 20221h 7m

We'll Be There For You!

Streveler to be cut by the NY Jets??? / Backstreet Boys in WPG last night! (1:40); Listener catches Brett off-guard, in a good way / Students in Toronto living in homeless shelters cuz the rent is too high and there aren't enough suites (9:50); What's something you like today that you previously never gave a second thought (18:30); Indigenous youth in STEM (25:35); John Rush says Friends is a bad TV show / Texts on stuff we're into now but weren't before (33:25); Breakfast with the Bombers - Getting ready for the Labour Day Classic! (35:35); Leisure Guide registration starts at 8am / Friends debate good or bad?? (46:25); Friends debate rages! / TD says house prices could drop 20-25% (51:45); Leisure Guide follow-up chat, it crashed immediately, remains crashed (58:55); Leisure Guide registration suspended cuz LOL / Winning text on stuff we're into now that we weren't before (1:09:50).

Aug 30, 20221h 15m

Stuck At Home (Brett's Version)

Brett is still working from home and can't come back until Thursday and HATES ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTT (1:40); Happy Wife, Happy Life' - research out of the University of Alberta looks at relationship stereotypes (9:05); Stuff you once cared about and kind of miss, like the MTV VMAs (they were on last night. I didn't know - Brett) (17:55); Text on things we used to care about and kinda miss (25:50); Are you noticing more CROWS this year?? And what about turkey vultures?? Barrett Miller Fort Whyte Alive (27:20); Back To The Moon! - NASA scrubs launch of new Artemis moon rocket due to fuel leak, they'll try again Friday (38:35); Monday sportsings chat with Derek Taylor! - Strevy//Bombers/Garrett Marino/Rifles! (45:15); Winning text on stuff we used to care about and kinda miss (56:30); New preschool soft play gym The Play Pen from young mom filling a void for NE WPG for kids & parents alike (1:00:15).

Aug 29, 20221h 14m

Oh Hi!

Scary stuff happening in Winnipeg nightclubs / GAME DAY! / oh and... Hi! (1:40); Is it time to get rid of Best Before dates? (8:40); Best before dates philosophies and experiences (16:20); Still a big problem at nightclubs - getting drugged by someone. A young woman shares her story (24:40); Texts on best before dates (32:05); Small Town Salute - The Poutine Trail! (34:00); GO BLUE! Derek Taylor, the voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (42:10); Winning text on Best Before dates (53:10); New non-fiction book 'Making Love With the Land' from award-winning author Joshua Whitehead (57:20); Lauren tees up Brett to say something fun with his extra deep voice (1:08:00).

Aug 25, 20221h 12m

Scary Terry

WAKE UP!! Brett's finally working from home ugh (1:40); Hundreds of derelict buildings and the vicious cycle to keep squatters & arsonists out CJOB's Richard Cloutier package (8:15); Having Coffee, Talking... Scariest thing you've ever done (whether you wanted to, or not) Inspired by Global's Corey Callaghan rapelling down the Manitoba Hydro building (17:15); Texts on scary things we've done (24:35); Cloutier on Vacant Buildings (27:00); Bob Irving weekly sports chat (37:30); What's going on… on the front lines of the real estate market, Tracy Mainland Kramble (49:40); WWE Friday Night Smackdown tix winner (58:05).

Aug 24, 20221h 4m

House of The DropZone

Many people including Brett & Lauren have bad allergies, weird for August! (0:30); Yankees fan uses hot dog as a beer straw. The weird things we see people do (7:50); Southwood Golf Course redevelopment at the U of M (14:15); Texts on weird things we see people do (20:35); House of the Dragon debuts with 9.9 million viewers! (23:15); Getting ramped up and helping high school kids with their schedule/balancing responsibility (25:45); Global colleague rapels the Manitoba Hydro building for the Easter Seals Drop Zone (37:15); Winning text on weird things people do (45:25); Paint the Pavement & CoolStreetsWPG mural projects (49:00).

Aug 23, 20221h 2m

1.21 Megawatts

Back in studio, great time at the Manitoba Open / Greg's studio is a walk-in freezer (1:40); Airline ultimatum: Washington tells carriers to support customers or face consequences (9:30); IS GREG PUTTING HIS DOG DOWN? Text misunderstandings (17:50); Cheaper Air Travel in the offing? Globe and Mail article says YES (24:35); Texts on text misunderstandings (30:55); Manitoba Open debrief - a smashing success! (33:35); Nurses Union on weekend ER closures/disruptions (44:40); Jim Toth on Sports - Incredible finish at the World Juniors! (49:50); ANOTHER Book Launch! The Stone Angel, third book in a series for the busiest author on Earth (1:01:50); Winning text on misunderstandings (1:12:00).

Aug 22, 20221h 17m

Open Season

LIVE from the Centreport Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open at Southwood Golf & Country Club! DAY 2 / DAY 1 again (0:30); Manitoba Open tournament chair - Neil Taylor (6:15); Ever quit your job in a big way? (14:55); Texts on quitting jobs (22:20); Pete's Grand Putt colourful charity event extravaganza in Grand Beach (25:10); Valour FC player on the importance of making soccer accessible to kids (31:35); Gab with Gabby! (35:40); Osborne Village - big community event on Saturday as the neighbourhood fights its way back (44:15).

Aug 19, 202256 min

Manitoba Open Skies

LIVE from the Centreport Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open at Southwood Golf & Country Club!??? (0:30); Michael Hartvikson - operations/behind the scenes of setting up the tour (6:55); Therapeutic tasks and chores, like Greg's new nifty trick on cleaning out the car? (15:35); Texts on therapeutic tasks (22:35); Fortier is FURIOUS GEORGE over the inflation in our vending machine / Small Town Salute - favourite small town golf! (25:05); Le Burger Week goes vegan. WHAT ARE THEY THINKING??? (oh, but it's just a 'theme', not a requirement. whatever.) (36:25); True North Youth Foundation on the impact the Manitoba Open will have (41:10); The official scorekeeper of the Manitoba Open who has worked PGA Tour events around the world!? (48:50); A "cannibal" solar ejection (1:00:40); Creating a Party hole!!! (1:10:00).

Aug 18, 20221h 23m

Screen Life Lessons

What's up with the traffic jams at The Forks? Greg got stuck in a dandy one yesterday (1:40); Movies & TV shows that taught us life lessons (9:05); LifeWorks Mental Health Index reveals negative pandemic-related impacts on children (16:25); Texts on life lessons (23:00); HOW MUCH ARE AGENCY NURSES COSTING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM? (25:15); Texts on life lessons (35:00); Listener feedback on agency nurses & nursing shortages / Listener feedback on traffic issues, like the one Greg had at The Forks (38:15); Bob Irving sports chat! (44:35); Winning text on life lessons (55:45); 80s pop culture expert and author on the life lessons he took from movies that changed everything for him (59:25).

Aug 17, 20221h 12m

Middle of Nowhere

Big storm last night! (1:40); Things that dumb us down, like GPS melting our brains (7:45); Texts on stuff that dumbs us down (13:50); What's with all the frogs?? Listeners say THOUSANDS on the highways last night (15:55); Texts on frogs! (18:10); Folklorama Hungarian Pavilion... Busy beyond Prediction (21:40); Organ transplants and The Gift of Life - in the wake of the death of Anne Heche (28:20); Nothing But Tech on back to school tech tips and trends and ways to save money by breathing new life into used gear? (39:10); Winning text on things that dumb us down (47:50); Hanson THE BAND playing in Winnipeg at the Park Theatre on Sunday Aug 21st - Zac Hanson - the drummer! (51:05).

Aug 16, 20221h 4m

Celebrating 25 years of MmmBop as Hanson gets set to play in Winnipeg on August 21st!

Greg Mackling, Brett Megarry & Lauren McNabb speak to Zac Hanson about 25 years of their smash-hit single MmmBop and what it's been like being involved in music since he was six!

Aug 16, 202212 min

Sick Shift

So? Anything change around here while Brett was gone? LOL / The stick shift is dying (1:40); Dying & lost arts, like driving a stick shift (8:15); NYT article calls hockey "Sexual Assault Revelations Turn Canada's National Game Into the Nation's Shame" (14:35); Texts on dying & lost arts (22:15); The end of an era... the slow painful death of the standard transmission (23:40); Osborne Village residents react to incoming bike lanes (34:00); Texts on dying & lost arts (40:50); Winning text on dying & lost arts (42:40); 2nd Annual Donation Match Day - St. James Burger & Chip Co. vs Willy Dogs in support of Bruce Oake Recovery Centre - AND 2 BREAK-INS THIS MORNING AT FOUR CROWNS (46:20).

Aug 15, 20221h 0m

Kick It Doubt

Bombers are 9-1 (1:05); The Rhine is going dry? (6:40); 'Failures' that ended up benefitting us (13:35); FBI search Trump's home (19:50); Texts (25:15); Cooler temperatures lately - is summer over?? (26:40); Voice of the Bombers Derek Taylor (32:00); Troy Westwood on the loneliness of being a kicker (42:00); Winning text (51:05) & Our weekly gab with Gabby! (53:20)

Aug 12, 20221h 2m

The Mosquito Most

HELLO! Where's Lauren? When the moon hits the sky! (1:28); HAVING COFFEE - What are some of the worst places you've lived? (8:28); Doug Brown previews the Bombers as they go for 10-0 (15:18); What's the deal with those massive mosquito bites we're seeing? (19:23); Was that a fool moon last night or not? (25:00); winning text on bad places to live (33:35); Former Winnipeg Jet Morris Lukowich (35:41).

Aug 11, 202248 min

Get Your GOAT

Happy Wednesday! (1:05); Dealing with garbage problems in homeless encampments (5:25); Who is the greatest artist or athlete you've seen or always wanted to? (11:00); Texts (16:15); Needing facilities for addictions interventions (17:55); What you need to know about getting to the Bomber game (27:50); Weekly visit with Bob Irving (31:30); A new project to help veterans (42:35); Winning text (49:25) & A personal journey of fighting alcoholism (51:30)

Aug 10, 20221h 5m

Musical Cares

Musical chairs continues. Lauren thinks it's Wednesday (1:05); Your favourite musical movies (7:33); The return of sun destinations (14:10); Texts on musical movies (18:40); Catching up with Blue Bomber, Dalton Schoen (21:05); How will Canada help Ukraine? (28:00); Manitoba entrepreneur looking to take her business to the next level (34:15); Winning text (40:00) & learn more about a new book on a Winnipeg hockey player (41:05)

Aug 9, 202253 min

LRT, Yeah You Know Me

Greg's back! (1:05); Volunteer shortage (8:05); Looking for lost items (14:25); Ready to talk LRT...again?! (21:50); Nursing school applications up (31:45); Bombers look to move 10-0! (37:20); Week 2 of Folklorama is underway (45:55); Winning text (54:50) & the world is spinning faster! (58:25)

Aug 8, 20221h 8m

Are You Feeling Air Horny, Baby?

Bombers win again, but the horn guy drove us nuts! (1:05); Biz survey finds mangers increasing salaries.(5:40); Favourite disaster movies! (14:05); Texts on disaster movies! (22:20); Couch Potatoes (23:45); Bombers 9-0! (29:30); CONSTRUCTION! (35:50); Violent crime task force (39:30); Montreal had an air horn -- listener suggestions on what Winnipeg should do for revenge (47:25); Gab with Gabby! (51:10); Winning text (59:05); WHY IS THERE A GAME WHERE I PLAY AS A CAT? (1:03:10)

Aug 5, 20221h 13m

The Thing

SORRY LAUREN!/We were off the air overnight /That giant hail in AB was record-setting (1:09); 13 year old stabs another 13 year old in unprovoked playground assault (8:18); 7-8 times per day, police are getting calls about cryptocurrency scams. What they're doing about it, what we can do? (12:04); Things you can't believe are a thing. Like the video game Stray. You play as a cat. Lauren asks WHY?? (19:15); Teen stabbing in playground at 7pm...how are parents feeling and what is William Whyte Neighborhood doing to connect? (26:45); Texts on WHY IS THIS A THING (34:13); Small Town Salute - BANANA DAYS! Melita (37:26); Sextortion targetting boys on rise...and they're not just asking you for pictures, they're sending them to you...then demanding money (44:53); With a rise in cyber crimes and scams, what are schools seeing when it comes to demand for training? (52:09); Things you didn't know were a thing. (62:32); Winning text on things you didn't know were a thing (65:45); Travelling Food Dude (on Instagram for more info) & his dog Holland back in town, last here in 2018 (69:15).

Aug 4, 20221h 21m

Simply The Pest

Tornado! (1:05); More on the tornado near Teulon (6:50); Stuff we NEED to buy, but don't (11:15); Manitobans gather to celebrate Ukrainian culture at Folklorama (17:50); Texts on stuff we need but won't buy (25:15); Mosquitos aren't bad here, but what about rural Manitoba? (27:25); Hate crimes on the rise in Canada (35:15); Teulon area listener on hail damage (39:35); Weekly visit with Bob Irving! (46:40); Text on needing a new mattress (54:35); If someone is spreading hate, even misinformation, do you confront? (56:10); Winning text (1:03:20) & What's 'bugging' you, in your neighborhood? (1:07:15)

Aug 3, 20221h 17m

A Mid Summer Night's Sleep

It's August...are you feeling mid-summer guilt? (1:05); Drive an SUV? How would you feel if its tires were deflated? (7:40); The dumb things we feel guilty about (13:10); Vacation sleep (21:00); Texts on guilt (26:55); Breakfast with the Bombers! Bombers 8-0 (29:15); Does money make you happier? (38:05); Rural paramedic challenges (43:55); Derek Taylor on the latest Blue Bombers win (50:50); Summer sleep...can you actually catch up? (59:15) & Winning text (1:06:30)

Aug 2, 20221h 11m

Hangin' Tough

AUGUST LONG WEEKEND IS NIGH! (1:40); Former mayor Glen Murray head and shoulders above competition in Winnipeg election poll (8:50); I'm not a 'blank' fan, but I love this song...(13:40); Texts on songs we surprisingly like (20:30); More discussion on holiday weekends and shorter work weeks (23:40); The Manitoba Derby goes on Monday!! (29:40); Gab with Gabby! (41:50); Winning text on songs we like that we normally wouldn't (50:35); Question of the Day on holiday weekends / 'Pink vs Blue' things like drinks, chores, colours, etc, and associated stereotypes (55:50); A special musical request, then, Hal Anderson! (1:07:05).

Jul 29, 20221h 13m

It's The Little Things...

Where's Lauren today? / Brett fell asleep in a meeting. AGAIN LOL / Getting mocked for addictions & mental health issues (1:40); Brett almost didn't get his Jalapeno Cheddar Cheetos. The little things that lead to great disappointment, or great joy! (9:40); Three weeks after Rogers outage left thousands scrambling a reality check on the Manitobans who struggle for good cell/internet daily (17:55); Texts on the little things (26:00); NHLer Bobby Ryan admits to relapse and gets mocked. Addictions and asking for help… whether a celebrity or a teen… (28:25); FOLKLORAMA!! It starts on Sunday! (36:40); Question of the day on mental health and supporting coworkers // Listener Herb has a long memory on the the things Lauren hates! (49:00); Canadians hitting pause on big purchases due to inflation...but what about even smaller purchases, like meals out...due to costs or low staff/service? (52:05); Winning text on the little things (59:25); ISLENDINGADAGURINN! Icelandic Festival back in action in Gimli with a 4-time World's Strongest Man! (1:03:50).

Jul 28, 20221h 14m

In the wake of the Rogers outage, imagine living with terrible service all the time

Joel Templemen, Executive Director, Internet Society Manitoba Chapter

Jul 28, 20228 min

Bike Booked

Lauren's broadcasting on the road, Brett's off to a rough start thanks to sketchy cabbie chicanery (1:40); Toronto handing out fines to speeding cyclists! - Bike ride adventure stories (7:50); Turning away sick dogs, injured dogs, pregnant dogs. Manitoba Underdogs seeing unprecedented demand (14:30); Bike ride texts (20:50); Murray Sinclair says there's a 'deep hole' in the Pope's apololgy...more needed? (23:45); Weekly sports chat with Bob Irving! Bombers banged up / PLD & the Jets / Streveler & the NY Jets / Brooke Henderson! (29:50); New children's book 'Olya & Olena Escape the Invaders' (39:20); Winning text on bike rides (46:25); The tour inspiring people with Parkinson's to move their bodies, and maybe raise some money on the way (50:15).

Jul 27, 20221h 3m

Tip of The Cap

Just Tip It In Tipping! Why do we tip? Where do we tip? How much do we tip? Also, powerful audio/video of woman singing national anthem in Cree (1:40); Rogers to create an 'always on' network. Do we believe them? (9:15); Tipping conundrums (like Brett's time he left a note saying NO TIP FOR YOU) (17:40); Texts on tipping conundrums (26:15); Pollievre endorsed by Harper (28:30); What was it like to hear the apology from the Pope in person? And what needs to come next? (33:45); One bottle of $20 wine, you tip %20, one bottle of $1,000 wine...same service, do you still tip 20%? (44:55); Winning text on tipping (51:20); So why DO we tip? The history of the gratuity...how did it start? And has it gone too far? (56:00).

Jul 26, 20221h 9m

The history of the gratuity: Why do we tip?

Mike Von Massow, professor in Food Systems Leadership at the University of Guelph

Jul 26, 202213 min

Next Song. Next Song

Monday has punched us both in the face (1:40); Pope Francis' visit stirs complex feelings among residential school survivors (9:00); Songs we CANNOT LISTEN TO (inspired by Alan Cross article on today's music 'It just may not be very good') (16:15); Texts on songs we hate (26:20); When will the passport system get back to normal? (30:00); World Health Organization declares global emergency over (42:20); Sportsing with Derek Taylor - Another win for the Bombers, Andrew Harris hits big milestone, and Hockey Canada - 'burn it all down' (49:15); It's not just hockey... Gymanstics Canada facing its own problems...(58:55); Winning text on songs we hate (1:05:20); Winnipeg Fringe Festival recap (1:10:00).

Jul 25, 20221h 21m

Two Tickets To Paradiso

Greg's gone for two weeks! (0:30); Favourite non-fancy / no-fuss / guilty pleasure restaurants when we go on vacation (7:20); "I really believe this is the start of reconciliation" One residential school survivor's thoughts as she preps to leave tomorrow for pope visit (14:05); Texts on vacation restaurants (20:10); Child rushed to hospital after incident near an apartment pool - Lifesaving Society Manitoba with more important tips on water safety (23:50); More vacation restaurants, like the HEART ATTACK GRILL?! (36:00); Gab with Gabby! (38:50); Winning text on vacation restaurants! (46:00); Super Spike is back!!!! (50:50).

Jul 22, 20221h 4m

Boring Choring

The truck driver in the Humboldt Broncos truck crash has been granted day parole...What are family members saying about the decision? (1:40); Chores that took forevvvvvver! (9:45); Are you feeling better or worse about life these days...a new survey shows our mental health might have taken a hit this summer. WHY? (17:35); Small Town Salute....Altona and Sunflower Festival! (24:25); David Matas, Immigration Lawyer (32:20); Winning text on chores that took forever (42:00); Shea Silva, Cocoon Clinic on mental health help (45:45).

Jul 21, 202259 min

A/C; All Cheap

STORMS STORMS STORMS?? (1:40); Things we cheap out on but know we shouldn't. Like Brett's alarm clock (7:15); New Rules Around Recycling/Catalytic Converters (15:20); Texts on cheaping out (22:20); Is it time for cooling to be like heating in the winter? Guidelines for rentals (24:35); Crime Stoppers & Police on scrap metal act & 'Save Your Cat' program to combat catalytic converter theft (29:00); More storm numbers from Environment Canada (39:05); Cheapo texts / Province, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce invest millions in downtown business recovery (42:40); Winning text on cheaping out (48:20).

Jul 19, 202254 min

Hidden Gems

Stormy start! Bombers win again!? (0:30); National Drowning Prevention Week is underway (6:10); Hidden gems of southern MB, like Girouxsalem (golf course Brett visited) (14:25); COVID cases soaring in Canada's LTC homes as country enters 7th wave. What can be done? (21:35); Renting in Manitoba - becoming too expensive for many (29:20); The Champs beat the Stamps in a wild finish! (37:05); Winning text on hidden gems of southern MB (48:20); Pierre-Luc Dubois situation heating up with the Jets - Is he trying to force the issue so he can leave Winnipeg? (51:50).

Jul 18, 20221h 3m