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Sleep Is The Enemy

Lauren is awake! Nothing changed! Why did we have this election?? (1:40); Local election wrap package from Global's Tristan Field-Jones (7:25); Same results, same story going forward? The national picture (13:10); Stories about sleeping in! (20:25); The Conservative vote and the Bernier effect (28:50); Texts on sleeping in (37:10); What happened in Manitoba? Richard Cloutier (39:30); Local election reaction from Probe Research (48:35); Who won, who lost, and was there any point of this election? (55:40); BACKYARD BULLSYE WITH WINNIPEG VINYL FENCING contest (1:06:15); Santa Lucia Pizza $20 gift card winner on sleepy texts (1:10:15).

Sep 21, 20211h 15m

"My Wallet's Gone!"

WAKE UP!! Election day, and Lauren is in Montreal! She'll be at Liberal HQ tonight (1:40); Election Day! Too close to call (8:05); LAUREN'S MISSING WALLET SAGA! (15:45); Probe Research weighs in on the tight election race (24:00); Texts on wallet mishaps (30:50); As new restrictions go into effect in Alta, vaccine cards now available. The varying systems coast-to-coast. Should there be one system? (33:35); Minority government is the likely scenario right now...but if it's as close as predicted, who holds power might not be clear (42:25); Weekly visit with Bob Irving (49:35); Winning text on wallet misadventures (59:45); Dr Benedict Albensi… Health Report/World Alzheimer's Day (1:04:10).

Sep 20, 20211h 17m

My Name Is My Name

Radiothon! Comirnaty/SpikeVax/Vaxzevria! (0:30); SK loses patience with unvaccinated, brings back mask mandate, adds more changes (6:45); Vaccine name changes... dumb. Today we talk fun with names! (15:30); Ringette league mandates vaccines for 12 and up...has that affected registration? (22:20); Texts on names (30:05); The Couch Potatoes tee up the Emmys! (32:25); How concerned should Manitoba be with what's happening in AB & SK? (37:30); National Nursing Day of Action (44:50); More texts on names (55:15); Winning text on names (1:00:00).

Sep 17, 20211h 5m

"I Got The Last Dodo!"

Alberta declares public health emergency and reverses course... sort of (1:40); Facebook internal reports admit Instagram is toxic for teenagers (7:55); Scientists want to bring back the woolly mammoth. What could go wrong??? Which animal would you resurrect? (15:10); Seeking the booster shot for travel, and traveling to get the booster shot (23:50); Texts on resurrecting animals (31:10); Small Town Salute - The Great Canadian Hike! CJOB's intrepid trail explorer, Tristan Field-Jones (33:50); Local ridings to watch for the election (43:55); Manitoba teacher reacts to Instagram chat (51:10); Winkler Police Chief on response to calls & disputes on no masks, including a woman who was driven off the road (53:35); Winning text on woolly mammoths and animals (1:01:00); Texts on Winkler mask division / Downtown Winnipeg launches new tour app, and a new tour you can do with your dog! (1:04:45).

Sep 16, 20211h 18m

Chairman of The Board

Brett's back and barely recovered / Norm MacDonald dies at 61 / election polls are at a dead heat (1:40); Norm Macdonald and the moth joke! (8:45); With Norm MacDonald's passing, let's celebrate comedy. Tell us a joke! (15:05); Why run if you know you don't stand a chance? Independent running in Conservative territory, Rick Loewen (22:30); Text jokes (30:35); Voting- Brett's experience and an analogy from one listener (33:00); Are you making more or less than last year? New survey on salaries says they're expected to go up in 2022 at the fastest pace in 5 years (43:40); Big announcement from Hal Anderson! (49:45); Winning text on jokes (59:50); Norm MacDonald's legacy. Comedic world reacts (1:02:30); Jim Toth got a new phone and doesn't know how to use it (1:14:35).

Sep 15, 20211h 19m

Like Sands Through The Hourglass...

Show Intro (0:30); Talking about: your favourite ridiculous soap opera plots (8:05);Canadian living in Liberia says mail-in-vote postage came to $66 (13:50); Grand Chief Arlen Dumas (23:15); The Habitat For Humanity Radiothon airs on 680 CJOB this Friday! (31:00).

Sep 14, 202144 min

The Best Things In Life Are Free

Show Intro (0:30); What is the best thing you've ever found/acquired for free (7:20); The latest COVID polling (15:00); Get on your bikes and ride (to work) (20:30); Bob Irving on the Bombers big Banjo Bowl blowout (26:45); WSO Musicians (38:10).

Sep 13, 202152 min

20 Years Later...

9/11 20th anniversary is tomorrow // The real debate Thursday night was what to watch... Politics, tennis, or NFL? (0:30); Where were you on 9/11? (7:05); Producer Kyle Milroy 9/11 montage (14:35); Texts on 9/11 (20:40); The Couch Potatoes - Come From Away, The Matrix Resurrections (24:10); Paula Simons column about her mom who didn't quit smoking until laws made it inconvenient (32:25); Tristan Field-Jones on 'none of the above' on the ballot (37:40); Planes grounded, air travel forever changed. The scene at the airport 20 years ago (44:50); GABIGAIL! Global's Abigail Turner in for Gabby (55:35); Final texts on 9/11 (1:02:35); Tennis! Banjo Bowl! CJOB Sports Show host Christian Aumell (1:07:25).

Sep 10, 20211h 19m

A Stain On Thee!

Lauren keeps forgetting her phone/wallet for vaccine checks? English leaders' debate tonight (1;40); Leaders' Debate Body Language Analysis (French last night, English tonight) (9:10); STAINS! Brett had to work quite hard to avoid a nasty stain at the movie theatre (16:50); Covid Long-hauler. The lingering impact months after diagnosis (24:30); Texts on stains (30:55); A century in the making, Shoal Lake 40 finally has clean drinking water as treatment plant completed (34:15); Many Canadians feel the unvaccinated should have lower priority for health care if they get COVID (42:50); Texts on stains / follow-up chats on COVID long-hauler and Leaders' Debate (49:40); MILT STEGALL on HSC Millionaire Lottery launch (58:00); Winning text on stains (1:05:35); History (And Awards) In That Brick And Mortar - Housing development at 90 Alexander Tied To Winnipeg's Industrial Origins (1:08:50).

Sep 9, 20211h 21m

School Daze

WAKE UP AND GET TO SCHOOL / Alberta COVID cases exploding, no fully vaccinated in MB ICU (0:30); Remember the early days of the pandemic when there was no one on the road? Not anymore, and traffic SUCKS (7:20); Stories about school supplies! (15:20); The sights and sounds students are hoping to see and hear this year. Maples Collegiate reflections with students/teacher (22:55); Willie Jefferson is a great ambassador for the CFL, has fun with some Rider kids in the stands (31:40); Lauren speaks to the principal at Norquay Elementary School (36:15); Weekly visit with Hal Anderson (44:00); Speaking to kids outside Norquay (53:05); Parent interview at Norquay / The Matrix Resurrections trailer debuts tomorrow but for now they've got a nifty website! (58:55); Winning text on school supplies (1:06:55); Skylar's visit to Churchill High School / chat about high school rivalries (1:11:20).

Sep 8, 20211h 23m

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated

Mackling's back from vacation! (1:40); Why are some people SO MAD? Not just mad, but spewing hatred. Enough with the concentration camp comments already! (7:25); The recipes we can't duplicate (13:30); As students and teachers prepare to head back to school, concerns still loom about what the 2021 school year has in store (21:35); Texts on recipes (27:15); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT / Breakfast with the Bombers with Bob Irving (30:20); Rocks thrown at Justin Trudeau on the campaign trail (39:40); Double heart transplant recipient urges anti-vaxxers to think about others (45:20); Speaking to our kids on how to manage friendships when it comes to the 'vaccine question' (52:50); From Shawshank to West Bank: 6 Palestinians dig tunnel to escape Israeli prison (1:04:15); Winning text on recipes (1:11:50); Winnipeg Beerfest! ?? Saturday at Fort Gibraltar (1:16:10).

Sep 7, 20211h 29m

"You're Not Brett!"

WAKE UP!! Lauren thought she was talking to Brett. She was not. / New health orders / Lanette Siragusa on nurses / LABOUR DAY CLASSIC (1:40); New Public Health Orders start today, the province and business leaders are asking for kindness (8:15); Restaurants and hotels under attack from angry unvaccinated Manitobans (12:20); The office faux-pas! What do your co-workers do that drives you crazy? (18:40); Nursing challenges as we work through the fourth wave (26:40); Texts on the office faux-pas (33:30); Why aren't personal services on the list for double-vaxxed only? Now they're in a tough spot (36:15); Morale plummeting again in hospital system. Sharing some first-hand accounts... (42:55); Our weekly Gab with Gabby! (52:55); Winning text on the office faux-pas (1:00:05); Bomber fan living in Rider Nation says the fan confidence in SK is 'off the charts'. But he's looking for a win at LDC! (1:03:55).

Sep 3, 20211h 17m

No Ragrets

Brett still hasn't gone to the movies, and is popcorn considered a vegetable? LOL (1:40); It's Moderna not Maderna. Woman gets caught with fake vaxx pass (9:25); MADERNA! Spelling mistakes! (13:35); Restaurants like Silver Heights targeted for following rules (20:50); Texts on spelling (29:10); Navigating vaccine rules...what rec facilities and volunteers are prepping for (31:45); The protests, the Premier's plead for respectful discourse, and Winkler mayor's reaction (38:25); Text reaction to protests (48:20); More on protests - big, angry protests in BC (53:25); Winning text on spelling (1:02:10); Mentoring female coaches in hockey (1:05:30).

Sep 2, 20211h 18m

Do You Remember Dancing In September?

It's already SEPTEMBER?? // learning loss in schools // school zone speed limit! // Gold for the women's hockey team (1:40); Dancing is back at vaxed weddings, so today we'll discuss 'marital musical moments' (8:15); SCHOOL SPEED ZONES ARE BACK! (15:25); Texts on marital musical moments (22:15); Driver stabbed in road rage incident...is it on the rise and what's behind it? (24:55); LE BURGER WEEK! Brett tried King's Head. Going to Silver Heights for Achy Brekky Heart (36:15); How will we know if the kids are alright academically? Not just summer slide....but Covid slide (40:05); Weekly visit with Hal Anderson! (47:25); Alcohol and drugs, Joe Scarpelli's night out with WFPS (56:15); More chat on road rage with some examples of rage we've endured, and rage we've foolishly shown (1:01:20); Winning text on marital musical moments (1:09:10); Decorated Paralympian Kirby Cote inviting one and all to join for a watch party Thursday night (1:12:50).

Sep 1, 20211h 26m

Why Don't You Take Your Radio, And Go Stand In A Field

Brett's computer in 'his spot' isn't working, so he's discombobulated. ROUTINE DERAILED! (1:40); China limits children to no more than 3 hours of video games a week! (8:50); Manitoba man finally getting the vaccine, first member of his family to do so (12:55); The times our parents threw us outside, like when we played too many video games (20:40); Texts on when our parents used to toss us outside (27:45); Lauren does not like Unskinny Bop (30:25); Hero' mom punches mountain lion to save her 5-year-old son (32:00); Not seeing so well? How screen time, less outdoor time, could be causing sight problems in kids. back to school check in! (35:35); International Overdose Awareness Day...what are the latest concerns in Manitoba? (43:20); McDonald's Canada disappoints with Spicy Chicken McNuggets announcement, but it's still a marketing masterstroke (52:05); Banjo Bowl tix winner from texts (57:50); New book from Giller Prize-winning author, and Gemini-winning journalist: "The Winter Wives" Linden MacIntyre (1:00:40).

Aug 31, 20211h 15m

Bugs; Bombers

Mackling's off this week, Lauren went to her first Bomber game of the season, the grass is green, WASPS, & Pallister is stepping down?? (0:30); More on Pallister stepping down as premier (8:00); Wasps are driving us nuts. What's your story on adventures with pests? (12:05); The Sounds of the Game! (19:00); WASPS driving Winnipeggers crazy. U of M hearing more complaints on yellowjackets, and crickets! (23:10); The Premier's last day is Wednesday. Why he's leaving now and what he has to say about regrets (36:30); Bob Irving! Bombers! Harris! Carolina Hurricanes get cheeky en francais avec Canadiens, golf goes to 6 hole playoff (42:40); Dr. Joss Reimer on vaccine effectiveness against severe illness (55:25); Winning text on pest encounters (1:03:20); Silver Heights Restaurant with reaction to updated health orders, WASPS on the patio, and Le Burger Week is coming! (1:07:15).

Aug 30, 20211h 19m

Le Murder Hornets

Greg is off next week! (0:30); Consternation over MURDER HORNETS (7:30); The games we played outdoors as kids (11:10); Afghanistan: with no more evacuation flights to Canada, what's next for people trying to get out? (18:10); The Couch Potatoes: There's a new Candyman movie! (25:40); Stamps/Blue Bombers Preview (34:30); The connection between student and teacher (41:00); Gab with Gabby (50:50); Winning text on the games we played outdoors as kids (59:15); Le Burger Week with Le Burgin! Kevin Burgin, host of The Main Ingredient (1:02:20).

Aug 27, 20211h 16m

Beets, BBQ, Battlestar Galactica

McNabb is back just in time for BEETS! (1:40); Where the PHAC is PHAC? Silenced by the election (8:30); Vaccine hesitancy in Southern Health (12:35); Talking to strangers can make you happier. Got a stranger story? (21:10); Texts on strangers (28:10); Small Town Salute Two Old Crows BBQ Smokehouse just outside of Miami (30:20); Vaccine conversations in Southern Health Winkler Mayor, Martin Harder (36:00); Reaction to Winkler mayor (44:40); Texts on interactions with strangers (54:55); Winning text on strangers (59:30); Beet This: An Unofficial Schrute Farms Cookbook (1:03:05).

Aug 26, 20211h 16m

Time Waits For No One

Is summer done?? (1:40); Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones has died. What music did your parents introduce you to? (8:30); Vaccines & masks - getting ahead of the 4th wave (16:20); Texts on the music your parents you liked (24:10); Cycling across Canada to help Tataskweyak Cree Nation - set to arrive in Winnipeg today! (26:10); COVID modelling, and... This Is Our Shot (32:40); Weekly visit with HAL ANDERSON! (40:05); McDonald's milkshake shortage in England due to lack of LORRY DRIVERS (50:35); So much anger from anti-vaxers. Can we not have a respectful discussion? (53:50); Bomber tix text winner (1:02:00); Remembering Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, dead at age 80 (1:05:40).

Aug 25, 20211h 20m

Rolling In The Debt

WAKE UP!! More sleeping misadventures for Brett on his stupid comfy chaise / housing & affordability (1:40); MCC extends TRIP (Tourism Rebate Incentive Program) (9:30); Questions on mandatory vaccination (13:20); Dave Grohl performed with his daughter. In your wildest dreams, what would you like to do with your parents? Or your kids? (18:50); Twitter slaps 'manipulated media' label on Liberal post about Erin O'Toole (25:50); Housing Costs... What's the answer? (32:15); Sleep Schedules for back to school (37:25); Manitoba Chambers of Commerce extend the Tourism Rebate Incentive Program to Aug 26 - Sep 12th (45:35); More on housing & affordability (55:20); Shinerama has come a lonnnnng way (59:30); Blue Bomber tix text winner (1:07:20).

Aug 24, 20211h 12m

All We Are Saying...

Greg appeared to be in paradise at the lake, Brett saw Tucker! (0:30); Election chat: Brett is not voting for anyone, but will show up to spoil the ballot (can't formally decline federally) (7:45); Where are you most at peace? (16:15); Edmonton Elks game vs Toronto on Thursday postponed due to COVID outbreak (24:00); Texts on being at peace (32:00); It's okay to criticize the Taliban without being racist or Islamophobic (34:25); More chat & reaction to the election topic (45:45); Bob Irving on the Bombers' loss, and the CFL postponing a game due to COVID (54:10); Texts on election stuff (1:05:50); Winning texts on where are you most at peace? (1:09:35).

Aug 23, 20211h 14m

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman: It's ok to criticize the Taliban without being racist or Islamophobic

Aug 23, 202111 min

Election? Really?

After so many years of Canadian sacrifice in Afghanistan, looks like it's again falling into the hands of the Taliban (1:37); Apathy towards politics as we head to the polls for the second time in as many years (10:35); As a Metallica album turns 30, we ask you what you're favourite album released when you were 15 (18:20); Morberg house gets set to celebrate 5 years helping people reach sobriety (24:51); Greg heads toward True North Square to hear what's in store to honour the great Dale Hawerchuk (32:06).

Aug 13, 202142 min

(Re)Sign of the Times

Now what? What follows Pallister's resignation? Find out from the likes of Bonnie Staples Lyons, Richard Cloutier and more.

Aug 11, 202159 min

State of the Reunion

Manitoba's only medalist returns home, we talk our favorite reunion scenes from movies, breakfast with Jermarcus Hardrick and more!

Aug 10, 202142 min

Drier Straits

Brett is on holidays, Lauren is back! (1:01); When have you broken the rules? (8:25) Border opens to Americans (15:32); Record number of cattle being auctioned (21:36); Manitoba's water crisis (30:45); Weekend sports update from Bob Irving (37:51); Kids and testing (45:00) & Winning text (50:11)

Aug 9, 202154 min

That's All (For The Week), Folks!

GO BOMBERS! (1:40); Back to School Plan unveiled by the province, to much criticism (8:05); Favourite cartoon theme songs! (14:00); Bomber game! How'd it go? What was it like to be there? (21:50); The Couch Potatoes! (29:45); Car Rental insurance... best laid plans (BC woman gets $4000 hail damage bill cuz her insurance didn't cover pickup trucks) (39:15); Sounds of the Game! (45:30); Humane Society has to press pause on intakes (53:35); Gab with Gabby! (1:03:15); More small biz reaction to mask mandate switcheroonie (1:11:30).

Aug 6, 20211h 24m

Emotional Rescue

IT'S BOMBER GAME DAY YEAHHHHHHHH! (0:30); Further reaction to mask mandate switcheroo (6:00); Which event have you attended that made you emotional? (14:00); Texts on emotional events (20:15); Small Town Salute - Brett's going to Hecla this weekend! (21:45); Family with generations of Bomber superfans (25:50); Quitting Time? Nearly half who prefer to work from home would look for a new job if forced back post-pandemic (32:00); Pierre-Luc Dubois changes jersey number to honour his former teammate who died in fireworks accident (37:00); Body Measure Fit For Life trivia & qualifier (45:30); Revisit of a pandemic-inspired poem we read March 17th 2020 of the things we hope to never again take for granted, including 'The stadium roaring' (51:55); Winning text on emotional events (58:10).a

Aug 5, 20211h 4m

For Crying Out Crowd

Show Intro (1:01); Pallister's 'apology' (6:42); Updated health orders (10:16); Biggest crowd you've ever been in? (17:48); Texts on crowds (23:12); Restaurants update (24:43); Updates for personal services (33:17); CFL COVID policy (44:25); Winning text (50:24)

Aug 4, 202154 min

We're Talkin' Base(andfoot)ball

Jeez it's already August! (1:40); Funny things that happened to us when we played sports as kids (8:15); MOFA requests mandatory vaccinations for students and staff (16:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Adam Bighill (24:50); We almost didn't make it back to the studio in time cuz elevators! AND, Hurrrrray for Team Canada (33:45); Baseball is back at Shaw Park tonight! (43:00); Bob Irving Monday visit on a Tuesday (49:50); Winning text on playing sports as a kid (58:10).

Aug 3, 20211h 3m

I'm On A Boat!

Big win for Canadian women's soccer team vs Brazil! (0:30); Could The Red River Run Dry? (8:35); What's the most fun you've ever had on a boat? (15:00); I'M ON A BOAT! I'M ON A BOAT! but be safe. Lifesaving Society is reminding to Boat Sober This Long Weekend (21:35); Texts on boats (29:30); What the heck is Alberta doing? (31:25); The Manitoba Derby! (36:25); Wars on Floors Total Flooring winner! (48:20); Gab with Gabby (51:00); Winning text on boats (1:00:00).

Jul 30, 20211h 3m

As Heard On Radio

Brett finally gets some sleep, has no focus! (1:40); More medals for Canada, and what are 'the twisties'? (8:05); Vaccine uptake slowdown, Manitoba not allowing 11 year olds turning 12 to get the shot (11:40); Informercial icon Ron Popeil dies - what have you bought from an infomercial? (18:50); Downtown safety report (26:10); Texts on infomercial purchases (33:05); Small Town Salute - Gimli Icelandic Festival! (35:50); MPI says the Friday heading into the long weekend is the most dangerous day on the road (41:20); Manitoba Chambers of Commerce launch TRIP - Tourism Rebate Incentive (47:50); Cindy Klassen joins us to talk Olympics! (54:55); More texts on infomercial buys (1:05:20); Revisit of 8:05 topic on MCC Tourism Rebate Incentive Program (1:08:25); Winning text on infomercial buys (1:15:35); STALKERWARE! Google Play Protect detects only 31% of Android stalkerware (1:19:55).

Jul 29, 20211h 34m

Summer Rental

WAKE UP!! NHL free agency, another Jets trade, Simone Biles, Pink & Norway, video stores! (1:40); Are pickup trucks a plague on roadways? (7:55); Video rental store memories! (15:35); Book "The Good Ole Days of Video Rental", written by Winnipeggers (22:10); Pink steps up to help Norway women's handball team pay fines over uniform protest / texts on video rentals (31:00); Ridicule for U.S. gymnast Simone Biles for withdrawing from competition to take care of her mental health (36:00); Weekly visit with Hal Anderson! (42:45); Sports and women's attire (48:55); Winning text on video rentals! (57:40); Kelly Moore and Cam Poitras on NHL free agency (1:00:55).

Jul 28, 20211h 14m

Sleepy Start

Jets trade, & lots of COVID news to discuss today (1:40); Lowest case count since last September, inching towards a post-pandemic Manitoba (8:55); Stories about naps! (14:50); Texts on naps (21:40); Breakfast with the Bombers - Grey Cup banner to be unveiled on August 5th (24:15); Great nap text from listener Dan (35:20); America's COVID Struggles (38:50); Restarting business for women's SHE-COVERY (45:25); Wildlife, pets cared for during wildfires by Manitoba organization Meghan Heuchert (56:30); Winning text on naps (1:02:30); Downtown patio & mural tours with Downtown Peggy! (1:06:40).

Jul 27, 20211h 17m

King Impulse!

Brett's back, Lauren's off, and Greg's back in the building! (1:40); How to avoid "YOLO spending" post pandemic (8:30); Impulse shopping! Ever make a dumb shopping decision? (14:35); Texts on impulse shopping (21:40); Montreal Canadiens make stunning choice in NHL Draft (24:25); Listener with great tip on saving money - stopped going to Tim's in March 2020, has saved $2012! (36:05); Burt Block Party announcement (38:55); Bob Irving weekly sports chat (44:50); Winning text on impulse shopping (53:50); HEADLNE: Brain Pallister Has Shattered the relationship between Indigenous People and the MB gov't (58:05).

Jul 26, 20211h 13m

'Brian Pallister has shattered the relationship between Indigenous people and the Manitoba government'

We speak to Winnipeg author David A. Robertson about the opinion piece he wrote for The Globe and Mail

Jul 26, 202113 min

Guilty As Charged

Show Intro (0:30); The drought ravaged local farms/ranches (6:20); Favourite guilty pleasure song (15:40); WPA Partner with wounded warrior Canada on mental wellness (20:40); Covid cases rising in the US (31:00); The Olympics officially get underway today...what it's like to compete at the top of your game Kirby Cote, Paralympic swimmer (36:05).

Jul 23, 202150 min

Millions of Beaches

Show Intro (0:30); The time(s) a stranger helped you out (7:20); Did you mix vaccines? What some cruise lines and countries are saying 'no' to mixed doses (11:30); Small Town Salute: Your Favourite Beach (18:40); SCE Lifeworks CEO Oly Backstrom (24:10).

Jul 22, 202136 min

Animated & Inanimate Fans

Show Intro (0:30); What does the fox say? (6:25); US Tourism with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney (12:35); Breakfast With The Bombers: CEO Wade Miller (20:20); Military families helping interpreters (28:20); Spare a fan? (40:15); NHL prospect Luke Prokop has come out as gay, what does that mean for the NHL and for LGBTQ visibility (50:25).

Jul 20, 20211h 2m

Tokyo; Smoke

(Smokin') Show Intro (0:30); What Olympic sport would you want to compete in? (7:10); Fionn MacCool's manager Jay Kilgour on opening back up...and fake QR Codes! (12:20); Cheering for Olympians from Manitoba (21:20); Steve Lambert on the latest PC resignations (30:00); Another hot, smoky day! (35:55); Bob Irving (43:10).

Jul 19, 202154 min

Sounds Of Summer

Barrie hammered by tornado & more controversy at the Legislature (1:40); New Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation confronted by Wab Kinew after contentious comments (9:00); Favourite summer songs! (16:30); Long-awaited pandemic reunions. A mom shares how she surprised her son after not seeing him for almost two years (23:30); Brett's favourite summer song (32:10); The Couch Potatoes are excited because movie theatres open TOMORROW (34:25); NDP leader Wab Kinew on what should happen next in Indigenous Minister debacle? (42:50); GAB WITH GABBY! (56:45); Winning text on summer songs (1:05:05).

Jul 16, 20211h 9m

Phase In...

Reopening phase 2!! (1:40); Football, theatres, and more, oh my! (9:10); Scary jobs, like painting a high-rise! (16:30); Wedding industry reaction to phase 2 and the immediate and massive shift they need to make (23:15); Texts on scary jobs (30:00); Small Town Salute! What's Churchill expecting this season now that restrictions have loosened further (32:35); You have to vaccinate to enter certain spaces...but what about staff? (40:05); Violence in South Africa (46:05); Blue Bomber Season ticket holder in Saskatchewan isn't allowed in; as of now (56:50); Winning text on scary jobs (1:06:05).

Jul 15, 20211h 11m

Bear; Necessities

The Transcona bear! Restrictions announcement at 2 pm! Groceries and expenses! Brett's car is alive! (1:40); KK is still waiting for her second shot to show up on her record (9:30); Macaroni & Cheese ice cream?? Where do you draw the line? (17:00); SHRINKFLATION: Inflation rising, package sizes at the grocery store shrinking (22:55); Speaking of weird food combos, Fortier says you can get Cotton Candy Kraft Dinner! (31:10); Restriction changes coming at 2 today...what could be in them? (33:05); Bear in Transcona! (40:15); In a heat wave, the discussion turns to energy saving buildings and the college programs targeting that change, Dr. Simon Potter, Director of Research Partnerships and Innovation (48:20); Building for Climate Change (55:00); Winning text on where you draw the line for food (1:07:20).

Jul 14, 20211h 12m

Better Call Stall

Brett is a grumpy bear because his car died and Tuesdays suck (1:40); Brett's car breaks down, tell us a time your car failed you? (9:25); Breakfast with the Bombers - Blue Bomber NEW kicker Marc Liegghio (19:00); Why "Canadians should be concerned about the implications" of a group hiring a PI to follow a judge (27:05); Hoping for a bigger wedding in August....will we hear more today? (34:25); Crazy car story from Tracy! (43:45); AMC election Sheila North, running for AMC Grand Chief (49:10); So many car texts! (57:20); Update on vaccine lottery coming today? / The winning text on car failures (1:01:10).

Jul 13, 20211h 14m

Three's Company

Lauren is back! And is still on Vancouver time and is sleepy zzzzzzzz (1:40); Winnipeg woman pays $200k for Space flight (8:20); What would you spend crazy money on? (15:35); SK restrictions lifted - what could we hear this week from Premier on MB's restrictions? (22:20); Texts on big spending (28:35); Italy wins, England loses. The good, the bad, and the very ugly with online abuse against players (31:10); The hot and dry weather will remain, and things are getting desperate (37:30); Weekly visit with Bob Irving - Blue Bombers open training camp! (44:00); Is the Premier saying the right things on reconciliation? (53:20); Winning text on spending big money (1:04:05); Bringing the music back…Winnipegger planning outdoor concerts with proceeds to bands (1:07:15).

Jul 12, 20211h 19m

Where Is My Super Suit?!

We are happy it's the weekend and happy it's sunny even though we need rain (1:40); Which superpower do you want? (9:25); Supporting local hotels as they continue to feel a deep impact from COVID - why they're so important to small towns (17:20); Text on superpowers (26:00); Pfizer third shot? (27:50); Pushing back on COVID naysayers / one listener wants a really weird superpower (34:45); DJ DAD at The Beer Can Reid Davies (41:25); Downtown Peggy on Patio Fest! With special co-host Gabrielle Marchand! (51:40); Winning text on superpowers (59:35); English soccer superfan Matt Carty (1:04:05).

Jul 9, 20211h 18m

The Beautiful Pod

Calgary Stampede starts tomorrow! We visit our friends at 770 CHQR - Mornings with Sue and Andy (1:40); HOT DOG pledge?? The 10 for 10 Heinz pact (8:00); Best festivals outside of Winnipeg (15:25); Truck drives up on Legislature / Queen statues going back up (22:40); More festival feedback (30:45); Workplace vaccination policies & incentives (40:30); COVID package - vaxathon! (46:05); Valour FC fans in the stands (54:20); Winning text on best festivals outside Winnipeg (59:15); It's Italy versus England in EURO 2020 Championship - Today we speak to an Italian superfan! (1:02:50).

Jul 8, 20211h 17m

Feeling Festive

Air quality statement ends for Winnipeg, and we have no idea why because it's a smoky start to the day! (1:40); Follow-up to Tuesday's topic on problems getting the Immunization Card (8:25); Iceland's four-day work week trial deemed VERY NICE (11:30); Best Winnipeg festivals! (19:00); Texts on festivals (25:10); Game 5 Preview Leah Hextall (28:10); Fans in the stands for Valour FC, excitement over Euro Global's Abigail Turner (35:50); Revisit of Iceland's four-day work week (43:00); Blood Supply Territory Manager Steve Raizen, Canadian Blood Services (48:00); Winning text on Best Winnipeg festivals (55:05); Denis Shapovalov and Félix Auger-Aliassime in the Quarter-Finals at Wimbledon today! (58:50).

Jul 7, 20211h 12m

Way Past 2:30

Brett got his Immunization Card! (0:30); Text from listener on COVID & the vaccination debate destroying families (8:25); Goin' to the DENTIST (14:10); Weather to Boat App/Hooked on Life Jackets (22:35); Follow-up texts vaccine debates tearing relationships apart (30:05); Chat on problems getting the immunization card & post-pandemic Manitoba (35:10); Another text on trips to the dentist (43:00); More chat on problems getting the immunization card (45:05); A marriage and family therapist weighs in the fights the vaccine is causing (50:55); Winning text on dentists (59:20); Dealing with annoying and constant questions about health conditions (1:03:00).

Jul 6, 20211h 16m

I Will Not Sing A Hateful Song

Scorchy weekend. Greg went to a patio and it rained. Cheering fans at the pub! (1:40); Songs you hate with all your heart (8:25); COVID numbers are down, but we can't let our guard down yet (15:40); Some of the songs you hate, and child Brett was a bratty ingrate! (23:00); More texts and chat on songs you hate (25:45); As thousands of Manitobans are pouring out into patios, we check in with one of the biggest: The Beer Can! (33:45); Weekly sports chat with Bob Irving (41:00); Valour FC opens 3-0, fans in the stands next game, and excitement over Euro 2020 with the semifinals starting tomorrow (51:50); Winning text on songs you hate! (1:01:20); In the wake of a few difficult weeks, we speak with Indigenous author David A. Robertson (1:04:15).

Jul 5, 20211h 17m