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S1 Ep 63Radiothon Friday!

Nov 16, 201837 min

S1 Ep 61Is The Cold Worth It?

on today's show, Greg speaks with a former Manitoban, evacuating the California wildfires (1:55); and wonder if the cold is a tradeoff we make to calm our fear of natural disasters (9:35); Calgary votes no on the Olympics (16:40); Inspector Gord Spado (23:20) answers more texting & driving questions; Carolyn Jarvis (29:50) on cancer causing carcinogens; a University in New Jersey banishes women's cross-country team because they are distracting to the football team (38:45); plus, Blue Bomber legend Joe Poplawski (42:45);

Nov 14, 201855 min

S1 Ep 60Excelsior!

on today's show, managers from Stella's put on leave over allegations of toxic workplace (1:45); do these accusations change your shopping habits? (8:50); Comic book creator Stan Lee passes away at the age of 95 (17:35); Reggie Cecchini (22:10) on the Florida vote count; The rules for texting & driving (26:35); and Calgary votes on the Olympics (33:50).

Nov 13, 201843 min

S1 Ep 59We Want It That Way

on today's show, five things to stop doing when you wake up (1:25); Doug Brown (13:10) on Sunday's Western Semi-Final; New movies with the Couch Potatoes (17:20); Niki Reitmeyer (24:30) on why Christians are divided on Trump; Plus, Lauren takes a trip back to the WWI archives (32:35); and, Backstreet's Back! (38:15)

Nov 9, 201842 min

S1 Ep 58You Don't Look A Day Over One-Hundred and Forty

on today's show, Brett runs into an old teacher at a bar (1:45); Real Cloutier (8:40) from the WRHA on Neo-natal care; a Small Town Salute to Flin Flon (13:50); Moe Sabourin (22:00), head of the Winnipeg Police Association on the rise in armed standoffs; Plus, Jackson Proskow (26:45) on Jim's Acosta's accosting accusations; and Winnipeg historian Christian Cassidy (32:50) on Winnipeg's 145th Birthday.

Nov 8, 201843 min

S1 Ep 57You CAN listen to this on your phone!

on today's show, Reggie Cecchini (2:00) on the aftermath of the U.S. midterm elections; Talking about no cell phone usage at the Jack White concerts (9:40); a women got two speeding tickets in two cars in the same day (18:10); Global's David Akin (24:05) on the Tony Clement scandal;Plus, Bomber Legend Bob Cameron (32:15) joins us; and the incredible story of Noam Gershony (39:00) an Israeli helicopter pilot who survived a crash, and went on to become a paralympian.

Nov 7, 201850 min

S1 Ep 54Don't Worry, We Know We're Being Recorded

Nov 6, 201845 min

S1 Ep 53We Do Like Mondays!

on today's show, we talk sports rivalries (0:15); Hear about a new national pedestrian strategy (5:05); Prep for the US Midterms with Reggie Cecchini (14:20); Learn about the Lifeflight letter (19:40); Hear from Bob Irving (27:45) on the Bombers upcoming playoff game in Saskatchewan; and Mark Wasiliw (36:15) tells us why he believes (almost) everyone should be allowed to vote!

Nov 5, 201846 min

S1 Ep 52Still Friendly Manitoba?

on today's show, are we still Friendly Manitoba? (1:30); Country star Brett Kissel (14:10) on his Halloween experience; Also The Couch Potatoes (23:40) talk Bohemian Rhapsody; A high school student helps Churchill (31:10); and we figure out how to defeat Daylight Saving Time (36:50).

Nov 2, 201848 min

S1 Ep 51The Trains Are Back In Town

on today's show, Mackling is STILL in Helsinki (2:05); Asking what would YOU travel for? (10:25); Mackling finds a UK Jets fan (17:00); answering your distracted driving questions (21:10); Talking to Churchill residents about the return of the train (28:20); plus, it's World Vegan Day! (37:15)

Nov 1, 201846 min

I Like It RAW - World Vegan Day

Dana Giesbrecht is a local chef & filmmaker who has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring the first raw/vegan fast-food restaurant to Winnipeg. Here's her story!

Nov 1, 20187 min

S1 Ep 50A Spooky Start Podcast

on today's spooky show, we talk about distracted driving legislation (2:10); hear about Six Pines haunted attractions (8:10); conjure up some time with the Winnipeg Paranormal Group (11:50); hear from HSC on their enhanced safety measures (17:45); and hear from G-Mack in Helsinki (25:10); Plus Dan Vadeboncoeur (31:50) takes us on a journey through 31 scary movies in 31 days; and we speak with Jan Regehr (38:40) from Pine Ridge Hollow.

Oct 31, 201849 min

S1 Ep 49It's Too Early For Venison

on today's show, Lauren smokes a deer (2:00) and we chat about the various wildlife we've hit (5:15); we hear from G-Mack in Helsinki (10:55); Dr. Abdulrehman (14:45) joins us for Psychology In The City; Peter Martin (24:25) talks about "No Stone Left Alone"; Plus, with speak with author David A. Robertson (34:55) about his new book "Monsters"; and we chat with Barrett Miller (45:15) from Fort Whyte Alive.

Oct 30, 201851 min

No Stone Left Alone

Remembrance Day is coming up, and during Remembrance Week there is a new annual tradition happening across the country: No Stone Left Alone. We learn about it from Peter Martin, Coordinator for No Stone Left Alone Manitoba, and organizer of the Transcona event happening on Monday November 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the Transcona Cemetery at 5014 Dugald Rd.

Oct 30, 201811 min

S1 Ep 47(Don't) Walk This Way

on today's show, Jordan Bonaparte (1:45) from the Nighttime Podcast, premiering on CJOB Sunday at 9 pm; also talking about young kids walking unsupervised (10:55); Jeff Braun tells us about the EIGHT new movies this week (17:00); Plus, it's Take Your MLA To Work Day (26:50); Niki Reitmeyer (35:10) from the This Is Why podcast; and historian Tim Cook (42:05) joins us to talk about the "100 Days To Victory" special airing on History Channel in honour of Remembrance Day.

Oct 26, 201855 min

S1 Ep 46The Day After...

on today's show, newly re-elected mayor Brian Bowman (4:15), a Small Town Salute to Oak Bluff (12:10), Sherri Rollins (20:45) the new city councillor from Fort Rouge, Obby Khan (26:30) on the P & M vote, North Forge (31:00) on their startup award, and Janice Lukes (36:55) city councillor for St. Norbert.

Oct 25, 201852 min

S1 Ep 45The Start of Election Day

on today's show, topics include: the civic election (2:00, 10:45, 21:30 and 28:10). Plus, world Polio day (39:00), little people of Manitoba (44:15) and vacationing in Manitoba (50:50).

Oct 24, 20181h 3m

S1 Ep 44Today's Show Is Groovy...

on today's show, Fire Chief Alex Forrest (1:35), we talk tipping (7:45), and declining Walleye population (13:40). Plus, the stars of Evil Dead: The Musical (21:10) join us.

Oct 23, 201834 min

S1 Ep 43Is This A Book Report?!

on today's show, David Akin (2:00) one year out from the Federal Election, talking about Titanic II (10:30), a profile of the St. James Ward (18:55), and Kelley Keehn (26:00) asks "what's your money personality?". Plus, some movies/TV shows you might not know were adapted from books (34:05).

Oct 22, 201845 min

S1 Ep 43Mackling vs. McNabb over...Kleenex?!

on today's show, we talk about the near $1B lotto in the US (2:00), we check in with Jeff Braun on new movies (6:30), Greg & Lauren argue over Kleenex (16:35), talk potential pot investors (21:40), and talk to Downtown Peggy (31:50). Plus we hear about a city of ghosts bus tour (39:25).

Oct 19, 201851 min

S1 Ep 42Pot & Block?

on today's show, a daughter brings her Mom to the pot shop (1:45), can a mayor block his constituents on social media (10:50)?. Plus Barrett Miller (15:00) and Michelle Gawronsky (22:50) from the WRHA.

Oct 18, 201840 min

S1 Ep 40Hauntings & Pot Things

on today's show, a plan to move buses away from Portage & Main (1:20), climate change could double the cost of beer (12:15), the potential banning of edibles (17:00), and Brett reviews the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House (25:45). Plus how will parents deal with pot consumption (30:20), and Mood Disorders Manitoba celebrates their 35th anniversary (37:25).

Oct 16, 201849 min

S1 Ep 39"Ever Had A Pedicure?"

on today's show, Brett tells a story about getting a pedicure (2:00), a good samaratin in our city was attacked over the weekend (8:40), CAA's cannabis & driving results (15:30), David Akin (22:20) on the latest from the Jamal Khashhoggi disappearance, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day (30:00), local filmmaker BJ Verot (37:50), and Shanker Singh (43:50) from the Winnipeg School Division, on what schools are doing to prepare students for the workforce.

Oct 15, 201855 min

S1 Ep 38This Is Far From The 800th Show, But...

on today's show, Bob Irving covers his 800th CFL Game! Plus, Stephen Harper's new book, Winkler's pot vote, and Constance Popp brings us chocolate!

Oct 12, 201857 min

S1 Ep 37Zombie Outbreak?!

on today's show, there may be a zombie outbreak in Gimli, Jim Bell previews Knickers and Kickers, a small town salute to Lockport, how old is too old to Trick or Treat? Plus more on Portage & Main

Oct 11, 201850 min

S1 Ep 36Emergency Preparedness Week

on today's show, Joe Day from Humboldt on Emergency Preparedness Week, Stewart Bell on a Canadian member of ISIS, Ryan Jespersen on free transit in Edmonton? Plus, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet!

Oct 10, 201852 min

S1 Ep 35A Start Is Born

on today's show, giving thanks...on a bus? Also Brett reviews " A Star Is Born", calling all overseas Jets fans, and saying goodbye to Toronto and hello to Winnipeg!

Oct 9, 201847 min

Thanksgiving Food Fight...

on today's show, your favourite/least favourite Thanksgiving dish, a spooky October at Dalnavert Museum, and drunk birds!

Oct 8, 201845 min

...And The Reason Is "You"

on today's show, Mayor Brian Bowman on the city's meth problem. Plus, Trump supporters in Canada, World Teacher's Day, Oktoberfest in Winnipeg, the strangest thing you've ever thrown out, and new movies this week! All that, and Mackling ruins the ticket giveaway!

Oct 5, 201856 min

(Grilled Cheese) Chip Off The Old Block

On today’s show, Chip Talk! That’s right! Also Leah Hextall stops by to talk hockey, Dr. Rob Grierson on the meth problem, HSC’s security guard “confusion”. Plus we talk with Mike Holmes and Mike Holmes Jr., and Brett reviews the new Cirque Du Soleil show and stick around at the end for a very special Small Town Salute!

Oct 4, 20181h 21m

Hold Your Applause...

On today’s show, a school bans…clapping?! Also, it’s been one year since the first phase of healthcare changes took effect, Lori Lamont joins us. Richard Cloutier on the meth crisis. Milt Stegall (!) joins us as well and a whole lot more!

Oct 3, 20181h 14m

Q: Is The Earth Flat? A: No.

on today's show, Kyrie Irving is back on Team Globe, Amazon raises wages, and Richard Cloutier goes on a ride-along.

Oct 2, 201834 min

Gotta Get You Into My Wedding Photo

on today's show, we talk to a groom whose wedding photos were interrupted by...Sir Paul McCartney. We also do "Psychology In The City" with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman, talk to Way Back Winnipeg, discuss what not to discuss at the dinner table, and mark the one year anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting with Brittany Greenslade.

Oct 1, 201853 min

You Could Get Addicted To This Podcast...

on today's show, we talk about the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, discuss cell phone addictions, and is 8 enough, or too much, when it comes to Mayoral candidates?

Sep 28, 201846 min

This Show Is Anything But A Snore...

on today's show, lots of talk about the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, plus: a snoring woman refuses help, and a small town salute to Selkirk!

Sep 27, 20181h 5m

"I'm Not Goin' Kindergarten!"

on today's show, Richard Cloutier breaks down the latest Mayoral debate, a Nova Scotia woman appeals to Canada to send birthday wishes to her late father. Cole Thorpe, the founder of Prairie Proud Clothing Store, and author Mark L. Winston & poet Renee Sarojini Saklikar

Sep 26, 201844 min

A Real Roach Problem

on today's episode, should our speed zones go the way of Calgary? Would you wear a Fitbit to lower the cost of your life insurance? Taz Stuart on how to get rid of roaches. Global's Carolyn Jarvis on the ongoing opiod crisis, and Greg Gilhooly joins us.

Sep 25, 201842 min

Rail Safety Week!

on today's show, it's rail safety week, Global's Reggie Cecchini on the latest from the UN, the story of Churchill High School Hockey, and The Painter's Cafe.

Sep 24, 201850 min

Super-Sized Friday Podcast!

on today's show, we honor Joe Aiello, as he received a Broadcast Excellent Award, talk about if public shaming has gone too far. Lauren flies on a HERC, Habitat for Humanity on a string of thefts, this week's edition of "This Is Why" with Niki Reitmayer, the 2018 Manitoba Brewers Assocation Oktoberfest, and the Run for the Cure!

Sep 21, 20181h 1m

Hey Keith, Give Us A Day Off, Too!

on today's show, Kildonan Orthodontics tries to get a day off from Keith Urban, new Manitoba Hall of Fame inductees Randhy Ambroise & Israel Idonije, Global's Brian Hill on the latest problems for veterans, and touch screens in cars: are they too distracting?

Sep 20, 201846 min

Visiting with Former Mayor Glen Murray

on today's show, we talk electric cars, a Cree author is not happy with the new "First Contact" show, Reggie Cecchini with the latest on Donald Trump, the WSO talks "Classical Myster Tour", and we visit with the former Mayor of Winnipeg, Glen Murray.

Sep 19, 201845 min

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.

Sep 18, 201841 min

Now My Heart Is Full...

on today's episode, The Start talk to newly re-sign Jets D Josh Morrissey.

Sep 17, 201829 min

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

Sep 14, 201848 min

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!

Sep 13, 20181h 2m

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.

Sep 12, 201844 min

The Start Podcast feat. Prime Minister Trudeau

on today's show we speak with the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Sep 11, 201844 min

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.

Sep 10, 201843 min

Banjo Bowl Friday!

on today's show, lots of Banjo Bowl talk (Banjo included!)

Sep 7, 201836 min

Back To School Week!

on today's show, a Principal's experience as a new Canadian, and working with new Canadian students!

Sep 6, 201839 min