The Start
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Crossing The Floor
on today's episode, we talk about the Emmys, and public proposals, and the recent floor-crossing in the House of Commons.
Now My Heart Is Full...
on today's episode, The Start talk to newly re-sign Jets D Josh Morrissey.
METALLICA, & Carol Burnett!
Metallica was in town on Thursday night, and Philly from Power 97 was there! Then we jump from Metallica... to Carol Burnett! She'll be in Winnipeg on September 27th, and we had the chance to speak to her. AND... we'll take a trip into... Uranus. - Brett
Remembering The Broncos
on today's show, we talk about the Humboldt Broncos first game back, we hear from Mayor Bowman, talk about the increases in liquor stores thefts, and talk yoga pants!
Remembering Ab McDonald & The Humboldt Broncos
on today's episode, Kelly Moore remembers Ab McDonald, and Brittany Greenslade talks about the emotional return of the Humboldt Broncos.
The Start Podcast feat. Prime Minister Trudeau
on today's show we speak with the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
World Suicide Prevention Day
on today's show, we speak to KIDTHINK on World Suicide Prevention Day, get an update from the Alonsa tornado cleanup, and wrapup Le Burger Week.
Banjo Bowl Friday!
on today's show, lots of Banjo Bowl talk (Banjo included!)
Back To School Week!
on today's show, a Principal's experience as a new Canadian, and working with new Canadian students!
Back To School Stress
on today's show, we talk about all things back to school, including the potential stress children face.
Back To Le Burger Week
on today's show, it's back to school, and Le Burger Week, too!
Football Friday
on today's show, Bob Irving talks Labour Day Classic, we have coffee and talk about the female athlete double standard when it comes to attire, and we learn more from Onanole
Portage & Main: A Fork In The Road
today's show was broadcast live from 201 Portage Ave.
An Open Letter, and More Expensive Open Air
on today's show, an open letter on violence in the city, Air Canada and WestJet are upping their baggage fees, and David Akin with the latest on (not) NAFTA.
Financial Follies
on today's show, Kelley Keehn talks fall financial fails to avoid, APTN's First Contact show, and author W.D. Valgardson
Sports and E-Sports
on today's show, Bob Irving talks Bombers, Niki Reitmeyer talks the growing popularity of e-sports, and we talk about the strangest things you've seen while driving at night.
Racing Cars & Drivin' Truck
on today's show, race car driver Amber Balcaen, we talk to Terry Shaw from the MB Trucker's Associations, and talk Morden's Corn & Apple Festival.
The Start of The Start
on the very first episode of The Start, with Brett MeGarry, Greg Mackling, and Lauren McNabb, they talk about, among other things, wrong washrooms, Uber Eats, and the latest indictments from the Donald Trump Universe.
Rebecca Black Was Right!
On the Friday podcast, we talk about hipsters destroying sunflowers, goofy Canadian town names, and it's Bomber game day!
Keeping Your Pets Cool In The Heat (Without Ice Cream)
on today's show, it's Miracle Treat Day, it's also very very hot, so we'll tell you how to keep your pets cool, and the "I Am Festival" is happening in Teulon.
Remembering Stan Mikita with Ab McDonald
on today's episode, how to prevent heat stroke, possibly by hitting up the Winnipeg Beer Festival. and former teammate of Stan Mikita, Ab McDonald, remembers the legendary Chicago Blackhawk
Back To Basics
On today's show, have you ever refused to pay for unsatisfactory service? talking extreme heat with David Phillips, and getting back to basics with Marilyn Firth from the St. Norbert Farmers Market.
Picky Kids & Strongmen
on today's episode, we talk about kids that are picky eaters, a list of invasive species (that includes cats!), a Strongman Competition (MC'd by former WWE Superstar Mark Henry) and Square Peg tours!
ALF Part Deux
On today's show, ALF is coming back, we talk about what shows you'd like to see rebooted. Also we Small Town Salute Lac Du Bonnet, and BBC (!) highlights Gimli's Icelandic Festival!
Pod People (In Pod Hotels)
On today's episode, we talk about something called a Pod Hotel, for the frugal traveler, we learn about a new roadside memorial, and it's time for Psychology In The City with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman!
The Tale of the Fired Bridesmaid
On today's show, we talk the "fired" bridesmaid, the Gig Economy not just being for millenials and West End Biz
Book Learning & Fruit Sharing
on today's show, we're talking books, saying goodbye to THE billboard and the family cottage, and learning how to share fruit.
Winnipeg Is (Really) Good
On today's episode, how loyal are you to reward programs, Cooks Creek gets ready for their Medieval Festival, Brett & Greg learn the joy of Indian cooking, and (a man who looks like) Orson Welles takes a break from the Winnipeg Fringe to stop by.
Winnipeg Is Good
on today's show we spent a lot of time touting some of the "best of the fests" Winnipeg has to offer, including the Winnipeg Fringe, the Gimli Film Festival, and Ballet In The Park
The Great Scavenger Hunt
Hello there! On the Thursday edition of the Mackling & Megarry podcast we'll discuss water safety in light of the Manitoba Lifesaving Society's 2018 drowning report. We'll also talk about the growing problem with meth, and the latest step police are taking to inform Winnipeg citizens. Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets going to arbitration? And finally, the Winnipeg Art Gallery is set to host The Great Scavenger Hunt!
Mackling & Megarry - July 18th, 2018
Hi there! Mayor Brian Bowman surprised us today by announcing he'll support a motion to have a referendum on reopening Portage & Main. We'll hear from the mayor, along with Councillor Jeff Browaty who has been vocal in opposition of the topic. We'll also talk food waste, moon landings, and laser shows!
Mackling & Megarry - July 17th
Hi there! Tuesday's highlights include a Winnipeg business that has gone cashless, some great summer reading suggestions, and the Fringe Festival is set to begin!
The Reunion!
Mackling & Megarry are BOTH in studio after we each had vacation time. On this edition of the podcast, we'll discuss noisy neighbours and ask what noises drive you nuts? Also, CJOB's resident stormchaser Tristan Field-Jones weighs in on the storm that ripped through Arborg over the weekend. Sacha Baron Cohen has a new show called "Who Is America?" and it is stirring the pot quite heavily. Finally, there's a new mosasaur coming to Morden!
The Rough & Tumble Show
Brett welcomes Minnesota Vikings' Tashawn Bower & CJ Ham as well as Legend Carl Lee to the studio to talk about NFL Play 60. With it being Friday the 13th (ch-ch-ch-ca-ca-ca) we Have Coffee and Talk about our fears. The Couch Potatoes go over the Emmy nominations. And Alex "Lex Go" Krosney visits to let us know about The Winnipeg Roller Derby League.
The Walkin' & Sleuthin' Life
Brett Megarry welcomes to the studio, E Naad Maa Get, Jaqueline Hines, and Jasmine Maytwayashing, who are walking across Canada to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Fred Narozniak tells how cutting edge technology and the great people at Health Sciences Centre helped remove a baseball-sized tumor from his brain. Publisher & Comic Historian, Hope Nicholson, tells us about a new project she has undertaken to re-publish the adventures of classic pulp and comic hero, Sally The Sleuth, and, Josh Drury joins us by phone to recount his bicycle journey yesterday where he visited every 7-Eleven in Winnipeg to get a free Slurpee from each on Free Slurpee Day.
The Bees Knees
Today we Have Coffee and Talk about whether or not we think our own homes would pass a Health Inspection, Great New ideas are being created at The Millenium Library, Torque Brewing has raised a whole heck of a lot of money to help people with cancer, and, It would appear that even on vacation, we have a hard time disconnecting from the world.
Buggin' Out
We Have Coffee and Talk about our experiences on Greyhound Buses. Taz Stuart from Poulin's Pest Control is in-studio to educate us on Fishflies, Mayflies, and Mosquitoes. Don Lecuyer, VP of Corporate properties with Great West life, tells us about the Bee Hives now installed on the roof of the Great West Life Building downtown. Bethany Daman, Living Green, Living Well Co-ordinator for The Green Action Centre joined Brett to tell us about "Plastic Free July".
The Misadventurous Show
Brett regales us with his harrowing tale of paddling on the high seas, Country singer Jade Mya is in studio to alk about life and music, Charlotte Penner tells us all about Blind Golf and the Western Canadian Championships happening in Transcona, and The Canadian Space Agency has named The Whiteshell as one of the top places in Canada to Stargaze. We learn more about that from Scott Young of the Manitoba Planetarium.
Legendary Heart and A Cross To Bear
Greg Mackling is joined by the great Barney Bentall who will be playing at FolkFest this weekend, Greg takes a trip to the new hockey exhibit at The Manitoba Museum, Shannah-Lee Vidal gives us some ideas to keep busy this weekend, and Actor/Comedian David Cross talks politics. Cross will be performing a less political show at The Burton Cummings Theatre on Sunday.
That's The Slurpee Way
Greg talks with Andrea Kwasnicki of Diabetes Canada about Manitoba claiming the title of "Slurpee Capital of The World" for a 19th consecutive year, Greg Gilhooly, who was abused by Graham James, talks about the the prospect of James and Theo Fleury sitting down face-to-face for a documentary, Barrett Miller of Fort Whyte Alive tells us what to do if confronted by a bear, and Drex, host of The Shift, joins Greg to discuss the Justin Trudeau groping scandal.
A Simple Question of Dogs & Slurpees
Greg takes us to Gepetto's for a round of Mini-Golf in our "You Are Here" feature, Greg & Behind-The-Glass Gerry discuss the benefits/drawbacks of being the "Slurpee Capital of The World", Do we need more dog parks in Winnipeg?, An exciting new Japanese Festival is about to hit The Peg, and "The Winnipeg Cheapskate" Jeremy Bradley is in-studio to give tips for saving on travel. Happy Independence Day to our neighbours to the south!
The Chicken Fried Show
Greg talks with Chief Political Correspondent for Global News, David Aikin, about a new poll about 2019 Federal Election Numbers. We Have Coffee Talking about our favourite Manitboba Parks and other destinations. Blue Bombers Defensive Back #8, Chris Randle, joins Greg for Breakfast with The Bombers. Part 1 of our 4-part series "Your Are Here" focuses on "The Wavers" at Brokenhead. Winnipeg Folk Festival Executive Director, Lynne Skromeda, is in-studio to let us know what we can expect at this year's festival which gets going on Thursday. David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada, discusses our summer weather thus far and what we can expect for the rest of the season. Amy Tung tells us about the "I Am Love Project".
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