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Scary Stories To Watch On The TV

Seven Oaks & connected homicides / Halloween! (1:40); Seven Oaks investigation update (6:30); Movies that scared us when we were kids! (11:35); The Couch Potatoes with more on scary movies (20:40); Facebook is Meta? What? (28:05); Glover calls for delay in decision as ballots delayed being mailed out. Vote tomorrow (35:35); Winnipeg Comiccon is on this weekend at RBC Convention Centre! (42:05); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! THE OFFSPRING!! / GAB WITH GABBY (53:25); Winning text on scary movies (1:01:25); J.H. Moncrieff on new book, spooky encounter at Dalnavert, and Halloween stuff (1:04:30).

Oct 29, 20211h 17m

Author J.H. Moncrieff on her new book, a spooky encounter at Dalnavert, and the origins of Halloween!

Oct 29, 202112 min

It's Winnipeg Comiccon Weekend!

Oct 29, 202111 min

Important Conversations

Blackhawks fallout / asbestos in the workplace / vote for our pumpkin smash (1:40); More details on Blackhawks story (6:35); Is your workplace having a holiday party? Do you want it to? (11:40); Adventures with pumpkin carving! (18:35); Leah Hextall reacts to Blackhawks situation (24:00); Monthly visit with Mayor Brian Bowman (33:40); Asbestos is the number one killer in the workplace (39:25); Brett is a pumpkin carving moron (45:45); Sexual assault survivor Greg Gilhooly on the Blackhawks story, and hockey culture (48:20); Listeners to the rescue with pumpkin carving suggestions (1:00:40); Winning text on pumpkin adventures (1:02:45).

Oct 27, 20211h 8m

Sound the Alarm!

Email & work-life balance (1:19); Rogers drama - Canada's 'Succession' (6:12); Ontario's pitch for legislation on the 'right to disconnect' (11:57); ALARM CLOCK NONSENSE (19:40); Guns on Winnipeg streets...what do the numbers show and what's the biggest issue? (26:06); Texts on alarm clock tomfoolery (32:00); Breakfast with the Bombers Wade Miller with some potentially HUGE NEWS (35:03); Texts on alarm clock buffoonery (45:36); Email bans...do they work? (46:53); Bomber fan expresses glee over team's success, consternation over Bombers/Jets overlap (53:55); Texts on alarm clock mayhem (1:04:02); Guns and crime chat (1:08:12); Winning text on alarm clock chicanery (1:14:02).

Oct 26, 20211h 18m

Bombers & Big Announcements

Greg & Brett didn't mind Sunday weather, Lauren says we're wrong. Bomb cyclone. Bombers! Big announcement later this morning! (1:40); BLUE BOMBERS DOMINATION (7:25); BuzzFeed post on pre-pandemic behaviours people don't want to go back to (13:15); Expanded chat on pre-pandemic behaviours (20:30); Texts on pre-pandemic behaviours (27:00); Short supply....what's going on with the supply chain crisis, and impact during holiday season (30:30); The big announcement! (39:25); Bob Irving weekly sports chat (48:00); Dwarfism Awareness Day (58:30); Winning text on pre-pandemic behaviour (1:05:30).

Oct 25, 20211h 11m

Blue & Bold

Jets win! Nice to be back in the building (0:30); Manhunt & emergency alert follow-up -- questions being raised about the alert (8:35); Favourite Blue Bombers memories! (15:40); Jets chat & SOUNDS OF THE GAME (22:55); Brett got the Tot Dog at Canada Life Centre! / The Couch Potatoes (30:00); SAVOUR Fund Raiser for MS (37:10); Gab with Gabby (44:45); Amazing text for the win on Bomber memories (50:30); Sports Weekend Preview Christian Aumell HOST CJOB Sports Show (55:20).

Oct 22, 20211h 7m

Home Sweet Home Opener

Jets home opener! (1:01); Manhunt ends in Selkirk (7:41); Favourite Jets memories! (11:40); Jets super fan (19:00); Small Town Salute - Cartwright-Mather Health Auxiliary (25:40); Manhunt CON'T (31:25); Is it time to talk more about our periods? (34:15); First female mayor in Calgary (41:15); RCMP on manhunt (49:10); Periods CON'T (54:40); Can't decide on a winner! (59:45); Contest finalists (1:02:00) & Winning text! (1:04:40)

Oct 21, 20211h 6m

So Close, JET So Far

Lauren McNabb and the Mystery of Tangled Cords (1:01); Jets **almost** won (8:28); Crazy dining experiences (14:38); #BuyLocalMB campaign (20:26); Lauren on her exotic dining experiences (26:17); Hospital worker asking for policy change (29:02); Bus driver shortage! (36:30); New survey on food allergies (42:25); Lauren's mean! (50:05); Winning text (54:00) & Pumpkin fundraiser (57:35)

Oct 20, 20211h 12m

A Crazy Little Thing Called Food

Canada Life Centre tour got us HYPED FOR THE JETS (1:37); Man dies waiting for treatment in ER and without family by his side (9:55); During our tour of CLC, we tried the TOT DOG. What's the craziest meal you've ever had? (16:57); Heart and Stroke report...how Covid is affecting procedures and the impact on physical and mental condition (25:12); Texts on crazy food (31:43); Breakfast with the Bombers...Coach's Show recap: What exactly is the goal?? (35:11); UMFA votes to authorize strike action (42:21); Labour force survey…what is it? And why might the info collected be more important now, than ever before... (48:15); Restaurant job shortages (54:04); Winning text on crazy food (1:04:54); Going to the home opener? From light show, to new projector system, to new food...what's on the table this season with the Winnipeg Jets? (1:10:03).

Oct 19, 20211h 21m

Fall Back/Fall Off

Another magnificent Fall weekend, and PUMPKINS! (1:40); Albertans voting on whether or not to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round (9:40); Foods we don't understand, like pumpkins (16:15); Vaccines...should mandates for other diseases exist in some professions? (23:10); BIG BOMBER BASH WINNER (30:25); Kelley Keehn! COVID throwing a wrench into retirement plans (33:10); Testing starts today in a number of workplaces. How is Winnipeg School Division doing it? (43:05); Weekly sports chat with Bob Irving (50:20); Listener feedback on COVID testing for unvaccinated workers (1:01:55); Decision 2021: We need the audience's help in choosing our Bomber tix winner on food texts (1:05:55); Pumpkins...what's the season been like? And beyond Halloween/seeds and pie, what else are they Gourd for? (1:09:25).

Oct 18, 20211h 22m

One Shining Moment

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY. Health care system backlog, and vaccine mandates (0:30); Watching greatness....Alphonso Davies and the impact on Canada's men's soccer team (7:10); Witnessing moments of greatness in the making (11:30); Pet health and the homeless: the Winnipeg data behind the study (18:00); The Couch Potatoes assemble! (24:30); Vaccine mandates prompt Winkler home to warn families of shortages and a need for their help (35:10); McNally Robinson Anniversary Weekend! 40 years of McNally, 25 years of the Grant Park store (41:45); Gab with 'Dumpster Fire' Gabby! (51:50); Winning text on moments of greatness (59:20); Don Amero WSO tix / Blue Bombers Preview Analyst/Legend/Hall of Famer Doug Brown (1:03:20).

Oct 15, 20211h 16m

The Great Outdoors

Knickers and Kickers, U.S. border recap Global's Reggie Cecchini package (1:40); Cat reunites with family after two years / JETS LOSE! SACRE BLEU! (8:05); Doctors have a new prescription: GO OUTSIDE (14:35); The Great Pumpkin Challenge! (23:15); Should we be upset about that first game Jets loss?? (29:05); Vaccine uptake in schools...how many staff will have been vaccinated by Sunday's deadline? (34:40); Squid Game prompts one Winnipeg school to send out warning to parents (41:35); Recap - testing to start Monday for designated workers. What is vaccine uptake in teachers? (53:20); Winning text on stuff we like to do outside (1:00:30); 25 years of the Scattered Seeds Craft Market! (1:04:30).

Oct 14, 20211h 18m

Land Ho!!

The Winnipeg Jets are back in action tonight!/Jeff Braun's northern lights adventure (0:43); New restrictions for Southern Health as COVID numbers continue to be major concern (7:50); US land border finally opening (11:38); Inspired by Winnipeg Jets player Cole Perfetti's dad, how did your parents support your dreams? (17:43); mRNA Myocarditis associated risk and teens (27:00); Jets weekly chat with Leah Hextall (33:22); More discussion on border reopening (40:56); Negotiations between U of M and instructors continues (45:27); Bomber kicker Ali Mourtada speaks to Bob Irving about being booed (51:46); Winning text on parents supporting your dreams (58:12); Washington Police Officer who worked during the insurrection attempt at the US Capitol speaking in Winnipeg (10:50).

Oct 13, 20211h 10m

This Is Your Life

Lauren brined the turkey! Greg didn't have turkey! Brett didn't have pumpkin pie! Kahla says SNOW in Westman! Northern Lights! (1:40); Obscure pilgrimages to do something off the beaten path, like the Buffalo NY man who came to Winnipeg to see Propagandhi perform (8:40); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! // So can AZ or mixed dose go to U.S.? What authorities are saying now (16:10); BIG BOMBER BASH CODE WORD (23:55); Breakfast with the Bombers....with Bob Irving (25:50); B.C. employer allows staff to swap some stat holidays for ones that reflect their beliefs...is this something MB biz should consider? (34:40); Trivia contest: The 1984 Plymouth Voyager minivan was the first mass market vehicle to come with these. What are they? (45:30); More chat about U.S. vaccine requirements, and Greg needs to get his third shot asap if he wants to fly to California next month! (50:10); Winning text on obscure pilgrimages! (57:40); Northern lights viewing and space travel (Shatner goes to space tomorrow!) (1:01:35).

Oct 12, 20211h 14m

90s Know-It-Alls

Smoke! Special air quality statement / Bomber game tonight with 90s Night theme (0:23); Lauren is here! She lied down on floor to stretch out her back and fell asleep lol (7:47); Habs goalie Carey Price seeking mental health assistance (10:59); What'd you do for fun in the 90s? (17:17); "Be a hero...aim for zero"...new national campaign to reduce car crashes (23:24); Texts on 90s fun ; Remembering some of the good 90s boy bands, and some... not so good (30:41); Turkey, yum! Turnips…boo. Prepping for Thanksgiving weekend (35:57); Return of the GMack (43:37); Mental Health Awareness Week (44:40); More 90s texts, and where was the Winnipeg Roller Rink located Downtown? (51:27); Gab with Gabby! (55:47); Winning text on 90s fun (1:02:57); Hal & listener Vivian with some nice messages to close the show (1:06:50).

Oct 8, 20211h 10m

Commutes & Community

Brett is a stupid moron idiot (1:40); Vaccines for travel.... (9:50); Community leaders who inspire us (17:45); UMFA strike vote coming next week (25:50); Texts on community leaders (32:40); Small Town Salute...to the birds we can see before winter hits! Oak Hammock Marsh (36:20); Did we break any records? And when will we see rain? (45:30); Beer Can Thanksgiving (and are you coming back next year to anger my grumpy neighbours) (51:50); Booster shots for whom? Eligibility expands in Manitoba (1:02:10); Winning texts on community leaders (1:05:50); How to Examine a Wolverine! (1:09:10).

Oct 7, 20211h 21m

Down in the Pumps

Crazy weather and crazier gas prices! (1:01); Manitoban no longer vaccine-hesitant (5:49); Winnipeg Blue Bomber apologizes (10:45); Stuff we've had for 20+ years that we still use! (16:14); Rising turkey prices (22:40); WE LOVE HOT DOGS (28:20); Gas Prices ... Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet (30:20); The Bombers unveil Orange Jerseys (37:06); Rising Gas CON'T (45:00); Trivia (52:10) & Winning text! (56:00)

Oct 6, 20211h 0m

Walk This Way

Kenny Lawler suspended by Bombers after impaired driving arrest (0:30); Study shows Pfizer vaccine loses effectiveness after six months, pointing to potential need for booster (7:30); Facebook's Faceplant: Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all went down on Monday (11:40); Walk-to-school Day is tomorrow / stories of walking/biking/bussing to school (19:50); A warning from health officials on Manitoba's COVID future (27:05); Texts on walking to school (34:05); More texts on walking to school & discussion about the safety of walking to school (36:40); Winning text on walking to school (44:00); Local author David A. Robertson's book 'The Barren Grounds' will be used in Global Read Aloud (46:45).

Oct 5, 20211h 0m

Soarin'

Lauren played hockey and will be sore, another gorgeous weekend. (1:40); The most sore you've ever been (6:55); Big Bomber Bash! (12:50); Edmonton Oilers player who was anti vaccine is out indefinitely following COVID issues / Robin Lehner allegations (16:35); New restrictions/vaccine uptake in Southern Health, also, 24 was a cool show! (25:10); Bob Irving mades a bold declaration about this year's Blue Bombers (32:30); Backyard Bullseye FINALE! (42:15); Premier Kelvin Goertzen on Southern Health (48:10); Winning texts on being sore (56:25); Ethan Boyer died 2 years ago on South Perimeter, now his family fundraises for animals in his honour (1:00:40).

Oct 4, 20211h 14m

A Day To Learn, A Day To Listen

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (1:40); Winnipeg organization working to preserve Indigenous languages (8:10); The books / shows / movies that taught us the most, had the biggest impact (16:40); Walking 1,000 km to honour residential school survivors (25:05); Listener feedback (32:30); Indigenous tourism....how to support, where to buy your Orange Shirts (36:35); Residential School Survivor Elder Mary Courchene (49:00); Special guest co-host Michael Redhead Champagne (1:00:45); Reconciliation forest on Main Street (1:08:40); Ride For Reconciliation - Winnipeg teacher rode his bike to BC, is heading back east to Ottawa (1:13:45).

Sep 30, 20211h 27m

Draw the (Front) Line

Greg at fire scene (1:01); Downtown staffing (8:09); Social norms that drive us nuts (12:30); Transit union on mandatory vaccines (19:50); MMF withdraws from Metis National Council (25:34); More on staffing downtown (34:11); 'Bias outside the Box' (39:44); Social norms text winner (46:40); Milt Stegall on HSC lottery (50:36); Ride for Dad (57:18) & Transit/Trivia (1:03:14)

Sep 29, 20211h 13m

Only In Dreams

We went out together! With Hal! (1:40); Hot hot couple of days! (8:50); The 4th wave is here, Southern Health numbers are troubling (13:00); NIGHTMARES! The vivid dreams that messed with our heads (20:15); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT - FRED PENNER! / COVID testing lineups super long again (27:45); Texts on dreams (35:55); Breakfast with the Bombers - Zach Collaros! (38:05); Mayor Brian Bowman Monthly interviews resume! (45:10); Orders taking years to fill. Supply chain issues hit trucking industry, with delays in actual new trucks, and shortage of drivers (51:45); Southern Health COVID issues, Jason Kenney thumbs nose at Fire Break (59:00); Winning text on dreams (1:06:05).

Sep 28, 20211h 11m

The Longest Line

Brett slept in for birthday dinner, awesome weekend for weather, big lineups at the Jets game! (0:30); Jets no bag policy, long lineups (6:20); Stories about waiting in line! (13:00); From service industry to airlines...Labour shortage grows. But if you're thinking of switching careers, is now the time? (19:40); Texts on waiting in line (25:50); Two Michaels come home. Meng Wanzhou back in in China (28:40); It's not a "day off". Looking to the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (33:50); Bob Irving...Jets, Bombers return...Ryder Cup is about horses (41:00); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! BILLY TALENT! / LONNNNNNNNNG lineups to get into Canada Life Centre last night Kevin Donnelly (50:45); Winning text, then... There's apparently a lot of jobs and vacancies out there...what are the unemployed actually finding? (57:40); Hal Anderson getting ready for first edition of Connecting Winnipeg! (1:08:00).

Sep 27, 20211h 14m

Come As You Are

30th anniversary of Nirvana's 'Nevermind', and the forecast is Captain Insane-O! (0:30); Alberta ICUs aren't totally overrun yet because so many people are dying (7:10); Times you got LOCKED OUT! (11:45); Leaving without care...the number of Manitobans leaving ERs due to wait climbs again (20:25); Texts on getting locked out (28:10); Back to hockey, fans, and singing O Canada to an audience - Stacey Nattrass Brown (30:30); Gab with Gabby! (38:00); Winning text on getting locked out (46:35); Oktoberfest! German Society of Winnipeg (50:25); Jim Toth makes an outrageous statement about his hair (1:01:35).

Sep 24, 20211h 7m

Cheers!

Lauren and Greg are set to vet Brett's dates (1:40); Clark County declares COVID-19 misinformation a public health crisis (8:45); The phrases that get our hackles up! (17:15); Concerts, sports, events: organizers & attendees cautious about returning to normal (25:15); Texts on 'fightin words' phrases (31:50); Small Town Salute to Snow Lake - The Golden Shooter Glass! (34:25); Jets Training Camp Table Setter with Kelly Moore (42:15); Misinformation- what's the fix? (50:00); Greg's travel woes with WestJet, and he has to wait HOW LONG FOR A CALLBACK? (59:50); Winning text on the phrases and the hackles (1:08:35).

Sep 23, 20211h 12m

Eyes Bigger Than My Stomach

Lauren is back from Montreal! And it's Brett's birthday huzzah! (0:30); Alberta hits new ICU record amid fourth wave of pandemic (7:15); Brett ate until he almost burst - stories of eating too much! (13:45); Should there be mandatory eye tests in schools? (20:10); Texts on eating too much (28:25); Restaurants closed for defying public health orders (30:20); Final weekly visit with Hal Anderson before it becomes a daily visit next week! (39:40); Rylee Nepinak completes his cross country bike ride to Halifax (46:35); Winning text on eating too much (54:50); Big Daddy Tazz and the Indigenous Comedy Festival! (58:25).

Sep 22, 20211h 11m

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