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The Spirit Of Radio

It's World Radio Day! (1:30); Our favourite memories of radio (7:20); Have you kept your New Year's Resolution on keeping fit? (13:45); Three teens stabbed at Tyndall Park Safeway (17:15); Hal Anderson speaks to a Winnipegger quarantined on a cruise ship, and touches on World Radio Day (22:05); Some hilarious guesses in today's trivia​ for James Taylor tickets (32:10); Play4More 3 on 3 hockey tournament in support of mental health (37:55).

Feb 13, 202050 min

"C" Is For Clumsy

Clumsiness infection! Also, it's cold​! (1:30); When it's this cold, what do you do with all the extra crap you have to wear when you get to work? Leave it on? (8:40); Megarry went to a daycare for I Love to Read Month, and learned that really little kids like to climb people like trees (14:10); Jay Bouwmeester collapses on St. Louis Blues bench after cardiac event (17:25); Time for the city to rethink its involvement in GOLF? City Councillor John Orlikow weighs in (23:00); Are you in support of the B.C. pipeline protests happening across Canada? (30:20); Hal Anderson on 'Valentighting' (37:25); Wear Red on Feb 13th to raise awareness about women's heart health (45:05).

Feb 12, 202058 min

Wake Up!

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE is coming to Winnipeg! (1:30); The fitness industry is exploding in Winnipeg. How long will it last? (8:20); With Rage coming to Winnipeg, which show would you like to see that might surprise your friends? (15:50); Feedback on concerts, and The Forks replaces a hot dog stand... with a hot dog stand. Skinner's is out, Wienerpeg is in (22:40); The Forks weighs in on Wienerpeg (31:25); James Taylor trivia gets a little 'steamy' (39:00); SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR debuts Wednesday on Global, & ET Canada's Sangita Patel visited Survivor Island! (44:25).

Feb 11, 202052 min

Old Brett Yells At Cloud

McNabb's back from Mexico! (1:30); Recap of the Oscars: SURPRISE! They were fun this time! (10:05); Megarry has a Grampa Simpson moment, complaining about young people taking the elevator to go down ONE FLOOR instead of taking the stairs (19:10); Stumped! Today's trivia question stymied a lot of listeners trying to win James Taylor tickets (25:05); Pipeline protest happening in Downtown Winnipeg this afternoon (33:00); Transit expansion beyond the Perimeter, and rail yard relocation - How are the two connected? (45:20).

Feb 10, 202059 min

Going Rogue

What ROGUE action would you take to make driving in Winnipeg better? (01:15); YOUR suggestions on rogue action (9:42); Manitoba Moose retiring Jimmy Roy's jersey tonight (11:29); 'Not easy trivia' for Saints and Sinners tickets! (20:51); Eddie Olczyk on his new book, ahead of his appearance at McNally Robinson on Sunday (26:15); Local loungewear brand ZUEIKE creates special line of clothing for Black History Month (37:56)

Feb 7, 202051 min

Another One Rides The Bus

Omand's Creek Bridge consternation leads to avalanche of red tape (1:40); Vancouver dad appealing court ruling that said his kids can't take the bus unsupervised (7:55); Did you ride the bus alone as a kid? Would you let your kids ride the bus alone? (14:50); Great stories from listeners, including one who was up to no good (22:25); Psychology Month: Manitoba has the lowest number of psychologists per capita in Canada (28:00); Farmers under attack - why consumer trust is no longer enough (43:50); Tired of waiting for the city to make up its mind, two Winnipeggers installed a flashing school zone speed sign on their own (49:40).

Feb 6, 20201h 0m

Keto Puente

Unruly U.K. passengers on plane diverted to Winnipeg given jail time & forced to pay $100K (0:30); Ever witnessed unruly behaviour? Ever been GUILTY of perpetrating such behaviour? (7:20); Is the Keto diet safe? (14:15); Exciting news on a new school from Winnipeg School Division (21:25); Chicken Chef on Nairn has a full Keto menu (28:50); 'Artist' fakes coronavirus claim for viral video, forces Toronto-Jamaica flight to return (34:35); Weekly Wednesday visit with Hal Anderson! (39:50); Bubba from [email protected] on his experience with the Keto diet (46:45); Santa Lucia on their Keto-friendly pizza made of cheese! (54:55).

Feb 5, 20201h 6m

What's In A Neighbourhood?

Chris Streveler released to further pursue NFL opportunities, likely heading to Arizona (1:45); Is Kildonan Place actually in Transcona? Confusion over neighbourhood boundaries!​ (9:50); Tribute to Chris Streveler (20:45); Dustin Byfuglien & Winnipeg Jets looking for mutual contact termination?? (27:50); Another Liquor Mart assault (34:40); The legacy of Chris Streveler (41:50); Celebrating Manitoba winters with Frosty Face Manitoba! (49:35)

Feb 4, 20201h 1m

Bowl, Bingo!

The Super Bowl hangover, & Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo delivers a winner! (1:45); Recapping some of the best Super Bowl commercials (8:05); Mackling's back-and-forth with Winnipeg Airports Authority on taxis (13:20); Should the Super Bowl and other big events like the Grey Cup be on Saturday instead of Sunday? (22:35); Drex speaks to a listener who is DISGUSTED with the halftime show (28:40); Listener feedback on moving the Super Bowl to Saturday (31:15); Chris Streveler released by the Blue Bombers! (34:20); Feb 4th is World Cancer Day (38:40); Laughter as the best medicine with inspirational speaker Zofia Dove (46:30).

Feb 3, 20201h 1m

Snacks & Sleep-ins

MEGARRY SLEPT IN! Barely made it to work on time (1:30); Your favourite Super Bowl snacks! (6:10); Retail theft and safety round-table happening today (13:35); Excited prize winner! (20:00); Aggressive unfriendly men and their fancy cars! (23:10); Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards public nomination process is underway (24:55); La Poutine Week starts Saturday, and Canad Inns brought samples! (32:15); Children's Hospital Foundation Champion Child Brady Bobrowich (40:40).

Jan 31, 202051 min

Start-enfreude

Basketball beatdowns from junior high, character-building or morale crushing? (1:30); Ever laughed at the misfortune of others? (8:15); Canadian family doctors providing better access to care, lagging behind in offering digital services (15:40); Ever had your ear flushed? Then, no more plastic bags at Sobeys starting tomorrow (22:30); Sobeys explains the plastic bag shift (29:25); Horrifying text on laughing at others (38:10); MB Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton on Hydro delays (40:00).

Jan 30, 202051 min

That's A Bingo!

Seems Mackling & Megarry are adopting the Kramer approach to sleeping (1:30); Winnipeg Jets are lowering concession prices - will it make a difference? (8:35); Are you a fan of the 'side sit' at a restaurant? Also, McNabb is surprised to learn how things work at the urinal! (16:20); The outdoor hockey rink in West Broadway is no longer a parking lot, and they're hoping to have it ready to go by the weekend (23:25); Mayor Brian Bowman on budget talks (30:20); Kathy Kennedy, the host of Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo, weighs in on the lengths to which people are going to get a ticket for the record jackpot of $640K (42:00).

Jan 29, 202051 min

Collaros Collared

Zach Collaros has signed a two-year extension! But, what happens to Matt Nichols? (1:30); Study links selfies to narcissism (shocking!), and another study says baby boomers are more sensitive than millennials (7:00); It's mild out, which is great, but it's kind of gross outside. Do you prefer mild & slushy or colder & cleaner? (15:30); Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun on the Collaros signing & challenges the Bombers are facing to sign others (20:45); McNabb's visit to the Manitoba Archives building as they launch a new initiative to make the Archives more welcoming (28:00); Mackling's visit to Ecole Lacerte after the Grade 4 bake sale raised a bunch of cash for Children's Hospital Foundation (34:00); Diavolo is coming to Winnipeg! (39:50).

Jan 28, 202050 min

24/8

Stunned by the news of Kobe Bryant's death, do we need Uber & Lyft, and HSC Foundation Hope to Life Radiothon huge success ​(1:30); Medical service calls are WAY up for WFPS. Sick days are up too (10:00); Winnipeg is the last major city in Western Canada without Uber & Lyft. Do we need them? (20:15); The legacy & influence of Kobe Bryant (27:05); 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp (33:45); Kids at École Lacerte raise a ton of money for Children's Hospital Foundation (41:10); Next week on The Start we've got a GREAT prize (49:40).

Jan 27, 202055 min

One Big City?

What makes a city a 'big city'? (1:30); Winnipeg entrepreneurs from 'iReuse2' were chosen to have their product in the Super Bowl Swag Bag! (4:25); The Dolly Parton Challenge, and how it's actually a pretty good reflection of how we have to change our persona through the day (15:30); Emotional support animals could soon be banned from airlines in the United States (21:25); Body Measure grand prize giveaway (27:50); The artist who designed the beautiful Winnipeg Jets & Manitoba Moose WASAC jerseys (30:45); Text message on 'big city' airports (37:10).

Jan 24, 202039 min

Great Mascot!

Mr. Peanut is DEAD?!?! (1:30); Winnipeg's 2020 off to a brutal start with four homicides, including a baby (5:25); Who's your favourite mascot, and which one would you like to see join Mr. Peanut in falling off a cliff? (11:55); As we prepare for the coronavirus possibly coming to Canada, what lessons did we learn from SARS? (18:15); Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman on a Transcona school that IS celebrating everything; stress and burnout for emergency workers (26:10); Comedian Charles Haycock says 'give up early' (41:10).

Jan 23, 202055 min

Fried & Seek

The favourite part of our job... is you! (1:30); Get out and play! Lethbridge summit focuses on the importance of playtime for kids (9:50); Canada's prison watchdog disturbed by 'Indigenization' of correctional system (16:10); Survivor of Miracle on the Hudson coming to Winnipeg for Manitoba Disaster Management Conference (23:05); Former Manitoba army reservist allegedly made hate videos prior to arrest (30:55); Hal Anderson on fried chicken bouquets for Valentine's Day! (37:35); Best hiding spots for Hide & Seek (46:25); ZUEIKE - local loungewear brand that brings culture & heritage to its clothes (50:45); The winning text on hiding spots (1:02:50).

Jan 22, 20201h 5m

Glazed and Confused

Show Intro (1:30); Unforgivable relationship fails, like loading the dishwasher incorrectly! (8:05); City Councillor Sherri Rollins on Downtown Safety Plan being discussed at EPC, and the West Broadway ODR (15:20); Owner of Oh Doughnuts on those complaining the PM bought her doughnuts and not cheaper ones from Tim Horton's (24:35); Community activist Sel Burrows on his own Downtown safety plan (30:50); Paying for parking sucks (41:35); More on relationship fails, and Mackling & McNabb THOUGHT they had a million-dollar idea... (52:30).

Jan 21, 20201h 0m

St. John's Snowstorm, St. B Speeds, Speakerphone Slip-ups, and "Smash" Gordon!

Snow, & big traffic changes for St. Boniface (1:30); St. John's Newfoundland resident on their historic snowfall (8:00); McNabb said something inappropriate on the phone before she knew she was on speaker. Should she have been warned? (16:45); Megarry's new lease on life thanks to St. Boniface Hospital (23:35); Manitobans taking aim at Pallister over time change (27:35); City Councillor Matt Allard on speed reduction on Marion & Goulet (33:10); Kelley Keehn on her new book Talk Money to Me​ (40:05).

Jan 20, 202054 min

Fear and Clothing In Winnipeg

From extreme cold... to a looming dump of snow (1:20); Mathieu Perreault of the Winnipeg Jets is furious with the NHL (7:40); What's your biggest fear? A Toronto man experienced his when an elevator cable snapped (10:35); Summit on how to better deal with cases of the wrongfully convicted (19:00); Ontario man has to pay $700K for injuring a man in beer league hockey (26:30); Winnipeg Dress Collective getting ready for second fitting of free dresses and suits for deserving brides and grooms (41:00); HSC Foundation Hope to Life Radiothon preview - a brother and sister, one of whom saved the other's life with a bone marrow transplant (48:50).

Jan 17, 202058 min

Sick Days or Suck-It-Up Days?

Rush hour is Megarry's NIGHTMARE (1:31); Sick days: Should we come to work when we're sick? (9:47); On one of the coldest days of the season, homeless encampments near Main Street are coming down (15:42); The generosity of Manitobans, and winning! The St. Boniface Hospital Mega Million Choices Lottery is underway (23:22); CAA expecting 1,600 service calls today (29:04); Wendy Williams finally apologizes to Adam Bighill for her comments and gesture about cleft palates (35:44); Human resource guru on sick days (40:14); How colder temperatures can actually create a more active population (46:43).

Jan 16, 202057 min

The Non-Smoke Break

Greg's lookin' snappy on a frigid morning! (0:44) A second young Manitoban has died from flu complications (8:30); Should non-smokers get more vacation time?​ (16:40); A unique addictions program that helps get people back on their feet (24:00); Texts on smoking, and the flu (31:42); Think it's cold here? Almost ALL of Western Canada is under an Extreme Cold warning 33:24); Hal Anderson, who says dads spend seven hours a year hiding in the bathroom! (40:01); Teeing up the Wonderful Wedding Show with a man who's been hosting at the show for over 20 years (45:13).

Jan 15, 202053 min

The Way of The Gun

Megarry's day got off to a lousy start...(1:10); City Councillor wants a handgun ban after fatal shooting (9:25); Should we change street / monument names because of who they're named after? (17:30); Trudeau government begins public consultations on medically assisted death (23:50); Handgun ban discussion with author of "Arms: The Culture and Credo of the Gun" (31:20); Final thoughts on handguns (40:10).

Jan 14, 202050 min

"Check Out These Bones!"

Maple Leaf CEO takes to Twitter for tirade about Iran plane crash (1:40); Tough weekend for the Jets, and a zany weekend in the NFL playoffs (9:40); Legal aid lawyers call off job action after province promises to meet - they haven't had a pay increase in 12 years (15:15); How Body Measure & their technology can help you meet your health goals (21:10); Former Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis & wife Pearlene on their children's books & promoting diversity (30:05); The Sandringham Summit - Harry & Meghan to meet the Queen (41:00); What's the ideal temperature on your thermostat? (46:10); Wendy Williams in hot water after wisecrack about cleft lips (51:15).

Jan 13, 20201h 3m

Bodies, Bombers, and Baeumler

Having coffee and...complaining?! (1:30); Justin Trudeau says the Ukrainian Airlines plane may have been shot down by a missile (6:05); Rally planned for Portage & Main -- Is it good or bad for the cause to block traffic? (13:00); HGTV Canada's Bryan Baeumler in studio! (20:40); Australian Winnipegger talks about his evacuated family back home (29:15); Thomas Miles named the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2019 Ed Kotowich Good Guy Award winner (34:55); Our fascinating (if not sometimes demoralizing) trip to Body Measure! (42:05).

Jan 10, 202048 min

Hitting Home

Show intro (1:30); Study says obesity contributes a lot to greenhouse gases. Will environmentalists start weight-shaming? (5:50); With all the ways we can now get a hold of each other, do you ever feel communication overload? (14:05); Discussing the Winnipeggers among those killed in the Tehran plane crash (20:15); Maryland Street resident angry about repeated fires in abandoned buildings (44:30).

Jan 9, 202051 min

Tragedy In Iran

Tragedy strikes with plane crash in Iran (1:20); Are you concerned with the rising tension between the U.S. & Iran? (5:45); Global's Redmond Shannon on the plane crash which killed 176 people, including 63 Canadians (11:55); HSC Foundation Hope to Life Radiothon is coming up January 24th! (18:35); ERs are overflowing & nursing vacancies are high, but it's not just in Winnipeg (27:00); Hal Anderson: 25% of couples would rather live apart​ (34:15); Global Affairs Institute offers major insight into the Iranian conflict (43:45).

Jan 8, 202054 min

Goop-sy Daisy

All it takes is one little thing to throw off your routine (1:20); Wheel of Fortune is celebrating its 45th anniversary this week. What's your favourite game show of all time? (9:00); Doctors are outraged that Netflix is launching the Gwyneth Paltrow show 'The goop lab', over concerns on the show's 'pseudoscience' (16:20); The city has filed a huge lawsuit against contractors and the former municipal CAO over the new Winnipeg Police HQ. What's the difference between a civil suit and criminal proceedings in a case like this? (23:00); Alzheimer Awareness Month (29:10); Canadian Vaping Association responds to survey that says more people are in support of tougher regulations for e-cigarettes (38:45); The golden goalie! Winnipeg's Joel Hofer, fresh off winning the gold medal in the World Juniors with Team Canada (48:20).

Jan 7, 202057 min

"You Don't Have to Stop At The Red Light"

McNabb's got no time for red lights (1:30); Which story had your attention over the weekend? (7:15); Kelly Moore recaps a big sports weekend, including Canada winning gold at the World Juniors (15:35); The Down Under Club - Australians living in Manitoba watch with worry at what's happening back home (24:40); Over $165K raised so far for young Winnipeg hockey player paralyzed in an MMJHL game (30:40); The challenges of getting the kids back to school after the winter break (38:00); Golden Globes recap - Do you watch ANY of the shows that were nominated? (43:45).

Jan 6, 202055 min

If I Were A Carpenter

Triple M: Together Again! (1:30); Lotto Max reaches record jackpot (9:00); Do you get annoyed when you learn from social media big news about someone close to you? (12:35); Artist sells painting, buyer wrecks it, emails photos of damage with a hateful racist note. Artist responds with invite for coffee (19:05); Iran vows 'harsh vengeance' after top general killed in US air strike (28:05); Winnipeg Renovation Show giveaway ends up with perfect winner (35:30); How to make math fun with Mathopoly! (37:55).

Jan 3, 202051 min

We feel gross. Time to detox.

Happy, and heavy new year (1:30); How do we snap out of the holiday-related over-indulgence?? [9:03); Listener Randy who experienced an ICE QUAKE over the weekend! (15:25); Small Town Salute resolutions for 2020 - Which small towns do we want to visit, and why? (20:21); WRHA on ER wait times - why are we not trending down? (28:57); Foam food containers have been banned in Vancouver. Could that work here? The owner of Fusion Grill says he moved away from styrofoam years ago (34:22); Firefighters attacked and threatened while answering a fire call on Elgin (46:14); Surefire Fitness with tips on how to 'snap out of it' coming out of the holiday season to try to get back to reality (55:00).

Jan 2, 20201h 7m

...And A Buck & A Half For A Year

Hosting a party tonight? Listen to this! (1:30); Crime reflection (4:55); The Forks NYE celebration (11:20); One of the year's top stories: the manhunt in Gillam (17:30); Operation Red Nose still needs volunteers (25:20); Ice Fishing Challenges (29:45).

Dec 31, 201941 min

Two-Fifty For A Decade...

End of year weather (1:30); Some of the top stories of the decade (6:40); MMIW and the death that "galvanized" a nation (9:40); Snow Angel program (18:45); Susie Erjavec Parker on in-home surveillance (24:40); Lara Rae (35:20).

Dec 30, 201946 min

Christmas is over. Now what?

We are sluggish and full from Christmas, and when is it ok to ask someone if they've lost weight? (1:15); Canadians are feeling good about their finances, not so good about romance (10:09); The Christmas food coma - on which snack did you over-indulge? (17:45); Grocery prices set to go up in 2020. Again (23:40); Adele lost weight so some people celebrated. That celebration prompted others to an outcry over fatphobia. Is it wrong to celebrate someone's weight loss? (30:22); Need stuff to do with the kids during what's left of the holidays? Fort Whyte Alive has a TON of cool stuff to do (40:33)​; New Year's Eve party ideas, and tips on getting to and from (52:05); A group of musicians playing RECORDERS, and it's wonderful (58:47).

Dec 27, 20191h 13m

That's A Wrap!

Greg is cranky on Christmas Eve because the Jets got WAXED (1:30); Kelly Moore's special Blue Bombers edition of Twas the Night Before Christmas (9:10); Australian mom blasted for boring and pointless 'sustainable solution' gift packaging (12:15); John Rush from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who was in the RWB's Nutcracker on Monday with teammate Thomas Miles! (18:25); Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling on navigating Christmas parties with people you don't really like, and navigating the season while dealing with grief and loss (28:10); Osborne Village BIZ weighs in on weekend shooting at Subway (40:55); Third + Bird spring & Christmas markets moving from Hudson's Bay Downtown to Red River Exhibition Park (49:45).

Dec 24, 20191h 1m

Whiskey For Breakfast

We have a new co-host filling in for McNabb! (1:30); Mayor Brian Bowman's Mean Tweets! (9:55); City Councillor Janice Lukes on major fire at building under construction on Pembina​ (13:40); Last-second travel tips if you're heading to the airport, with an assist from our furry co-host! (19:45); A thank-you and salute to our great listeners (26:35); CJOB's Christian Aumell was at the Raptors game to witness the historic comeback (31:40); This is NOT the most wonderful time of year for many, and the message on suicide prevention is being spread online (36:25); Tips for cooking your turkey with Chef Gordon Bailey from Red River College (46:00).

Dec 24, 20191h 0m

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Show Intro (0:30); Does booze at the movies matter to you? (7:10); David Phillips (13:10); Recycling talk with Tristan Field-Jones (20:15); DASCH (28:05); Sarah Jane Martin on the final night of comedy at the Cavern (38:50).

Dec 19, 201952 min

Christmas Christmas Time Is Here

Show intro (0:30); Our favourite goofy Christmas movies (7:20); Reggie Cecchini on Trump's Impeachment day (11:55); Comedian Chantal Desjardins (18:50); Tristan Field-Jones on Mother Earth Recycling (30:20).

Dec 18, 201940 min

Reading, Resigning, and Re-signing

A certain 'F' word that was taboo in Mackling's house (1:30); What was your favourite book as a kid? (9:15); Andrew Scheer resigns (15:35); Blue Bombers re-sign Mike O'Shea & Kyle Walters! (24:30); Doug Brown on the big news from the Bombers (32:25); Monday Night RAW tickets, and the parking battle in the Exchange District rages on (38:55); Lisa Bowes on her book series Lucy Tries Sports (50:00).

Dec 13, 20191h 3m

Pretty Pretty Pretty Good Podcast

Video of Winnipegger jumping over a cop at the Grey Cup block party viewed over 1.6M times on Instagram! (1:30); Angry listener gets his shot at WWE tickets (9:00); U.S. real estate company hands out $10M in Christmas bonuses to 198 workers (12:50); Jib Stop among the many community groups that got a funding shot in the arm from the city (20:10); Curb Your Enthusiasm trailer! And Keanu vs Keanu? (26:15); Little People of Manitoba headed down to visit a North Dakota hockey team called the Dickinson Midgets (34:55); Local apparel brand VOAK teams up with the Winnipeg Jets & Josh Morrissey to support The Dream Factory (42:40).

Dec 13, 201954 min

A Potentially Potent Podcast

Should new brakes squeak?​ And Megarry's shuttle driver had a GPS SNAFU (1:30); Open houses begin on provincial design study for the South Perimeter Highway (7:20); Do we rely TOO heavily on technology? (14:55); Hal Anderson with a 'potent' story from Uganda! (20:50); Mayor Brian Bowman on whether or not the city is broke (27:20); Feedback on South Perimeter Highway (35:40); Forest initiative for Winnipeg (41:20); Teenager writes graphic novel on murdered and missing Indigenous Women (49:45).

Dec 11, 20191h 3m

One Cold City!

Guess what?! It's cold! (1:30); Luxury hotel guests admit to stealing mattresses - what would YOU steal if you could take anything? (7:10); Bad Santa! (13:55); Trucks go through the ice on Lake Winnipeg (16:40); Have you ever had to file an insurance claim because you did something stupid? (21:45); Illuminate 150: The 150-day countdown to Manitoba Day begins with a free family event at the Legislative Grounds on Saturday (27:40); Brent Bellamy (34:55).

Dec 10, 201946 min

AAAALLLLLLVIN!!!

We sound like chipmunks in the online stream (1:30); Apparently it's "brussels sprouts"?! (8:10); Doug Brown on Paul LaPolice's departure from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (14:45); It's time to play Bad Santa!! (22:35); City Councillor Jeff Browaty on the budget and Winnipeg Transit (26:55); Winnipeg ranks #9 in the top 10 Canadian cities for cycling (34:35); A woman recently moved to Winnipeg from Egypt and was told it doesn't get that cold. How a Winnipeg man stepped up to help her out (41:40); Fill the Freightliner was once again a HUGE success (50:00); The Couch Potatoes on the Golden Globe nominations! (56:05).

Dec 9, 20191h 7m

Welcome to WEEBLE-peg

ESPN equates the Winnipeg Jets to WEEBLES - what was your favourite Christmas toy growing up? (1:09); Banner the police dog is saluted by fellow members of the WPS after his death (6:04); OUR favourite Christmas toys growing up (12:05); More on toys (18:17); The debate rages on regarding parking in the Exchange District (25:10); Global Winnipeg hosting a one-hour investigative report on Winnipeg's crime wave (37:14); How medical cannabis helped change a Winnipeg woman's life (43:47)

Dec 6, 201954 min

Cycle of Sexism?

Brett's adventure hunting for a purple sport coat! Or is it burgundy?? (0:54); Crosswalk safety talk (5:56); Peloton bike ad seen as 'sexist' & 'dystopian' (9:07); Mister Rogers wants you to take 10 seconds to reflect on those who have helped & cared for you (17:50); City Councillor Scott Gillingham on crosswalk safety in St. James (23:11); Crime forum at Polo Park (30:35); Reaction to the Peloton bike ad (35:14) & City of Edmonton now using neon coloured vehicles for photo radar (41:32)

Dec 5, 201949 min

Can You Smell What The RAW-k Is Cooking?!

The Blue Bombers invade Bell MTS Place! (1:09); Downtown safety strategy unveiled (7:36); Megarry needs a blanket of snow on the ground to get into the Christmas spirit - do you? (13:39); What's coming back to Winnipeg after 15 years?? (19:41); Hal Anderson on survey about genuine vampires in the U.S. (25:31); Global's Sam Thompson describes crash in Ness/Jets hammer Dallas (31:39); Mackling inadvertently boots a prize giveaway (39:35) & Broken Heart Syndrome - Coupe married for 68 years dies a mere 33 hours apart (41:58)

Dec 4, 201953 min

Making the Grade

Look who's back from California...and who's now on vacation! (0:54); What big pop culture staples are you in the dark about? (8:12); Woman gets fired after reporting sexual harassment at work (15:43); Looks like the Bombers might set records for Grey Cup merchandise sales (20:28); Manitoba students struggling with math, science and reading (28:44); What's up with the parking lot at St. Vital Centre? (31:50); Reaction to Manitoba students (37:06); Manitoba Teachers' Society weighs in on test results (43:31)

Dec 3, 201956 min

This (SHHH!) Is Bananas

Christmas Vacation turned 30 on Sunday! (1:14); Food waste taking a toll on the environment (4:27); Ever had shopping deja vu? Jeff Braun has had worse! (11:58); Recap of a wonderful weekend of Grey Cup celebrations (17:30); More on food waste (24:33); Crazy coyote story (32:13); Canadian curling teams will play for equal championship money in 2020 (38:22) & Winnipeg-born harpist Janelle Nadeau joins us in studio! (47:01)

Dec 2, 20191h 0m

This Podcast is LIT!

Intro (1:30); When is it ok to start playing holiday music? (6:45); Health care plan for Manitoba - the next phase (13:20); City moves ahead with pilot project on composting - why is this taking so long? (19:25); Luxe BBQ & Luxe Furniture on 'reverse-showrooming' (27:00); Clay Young on Black Friday (33:10); Exchange District businesses sign petition asking city to stop construction projects without consultation first (38:20); Chris Streveler! (46:30).

Nov 29, 20191h 0m

Put A Pin In It

Want a $99,999.99 TV?! (1:30); Winnipeggers shoved a Blue Bombers pin into the goalpost padding for extra luck at Grey Cup! (8:20); Have you ever 'showroomed'? (15:40); Winnipeg's Emergency Department wait times have stabilized, according to latest health report (21:50); Tyndall Market Liquor Mart re-opens with new security entrance; employee who was attacked speaks to the media (30:35); A review of 'The Irishman', now available on Netflix, from one of The Couch Potatoes - Jeff Braun (36:55); Listener feedback on Liquor Mart changes (43:20);

Nov 28, 201953 min