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Poking the Bear

00:00 O CANADA! And how about that anthem? 08:24 Wild coincidences and synchronicity 18:03 CJOB EXCLUSIVE: Assiniboine Park Conservancy signs deal with international venue heavyweight 25:28 Wild coincidences and synchronicity 28:03 The Couch Potatoes! 36:43 Chantal Kreviazuk national anthem chat and reaction - Disrespectful blasphemy or patriotism? 42:17 Four Nations recap with Paul Edmonds 54:04 Wild coincidences and synchronicity 56:20 CLAYHEM! 01:03:20 Winning entry on coincidences 1:06:44 POKEY REDDICK!!! Black History night with the Winnipeg Jets coming up February 24th

Feb 21, 20251h 21m

Extreme Cold, No Mo'

00:57 Extreme cold ending? / 4 Nations final tonight / Brett's latest I Love to Read adventure 07:40 Manitobans buying local, nixing U.S. trips: PROBE poll 10:28 GOOD NEWS ON THE WEATHER! Trump lies, calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator without elections' / Some Ukrainians in Canada say what Trump wants to do is 'insane' 16:37 Times where everything went your way, like Brett experiencing a small miracle on the way into work 23:58 Western Canada manufacturing leaders embrace tech for efficiency, says new manufacturing survey 31:10 When things just went right 33:42 SMALL TOWN SALUTE! Clint Masse, A Maze In Corn/World's Largest Snow Maze 45:09 Trudeau promises Toronto-Quebec City high-speed rail line / Is Canada's high-speed rail plan just a political train to nowhere? 51:54 Four-in-five say they’re buying more Canadian products in face of tariff threat 1:02:42 When things just went right 1:05:59 Daylight shooting in the North End, video online 1:11:37 Winning entry on when things just went right

Feb 20, 20251h 18m

Lets Get Physical!

00:00 Extreme cold is ending soon!! 07:14 What caused a Delta flight to crash at Toronto's Pearson Airport? 11:42 Games that get shockingly competitive and physical, like air hockey (which we'll be talking more about later) 18:35 Flight attendants union on Toronto plane crash 30:08 Mount Etna: Daredevils ski down slope of erupting volcano / Woman loses hands to shark encounter / 4 Nations Face-Off 'intense' and 'emotional' rematch 36:53 Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - John Shannon on the 4 Nations Face-Off 46:50 Games that get too physical 49:06 Therapeutic Recreation Month - Air hockey tourney at Misericordia this afternoon for its PRIME clients 55:41 Winning entry on games that get too physical 58:48 HEART HEALTH MONTH- Women's Heart Health event this weekend

Feb 19, 20251h 11m

The Lame Event....

00:47 Toronto plane crash 08:36 What we know about the Toronto Pearson Airport crash 14:30 SNL50 special was a bit of a letdown for M&M -- Times where 'the main event' wasn't the best part 21:25 Audio from someone on the plane crash in Toronto 27:34 Main events that were not the best part 30:42 Breakfast with the Bombers with Bob Irving! 42:34 Main events that were not the best part 45:18 4 Nations Face-Off fights to start the Canada U.S. game 50:38 Winnipeg Whisky Festival coming to RBC Convention Centre Feb 28-March 1 in support of Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame 59:06 The Illuminate Hope Gala on February 20th ahead of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Feb 22nd 1:07:18 Winning story on the main event that was not the best part of the day / night 1:10:18 New book "The Certainty Illusion: What you don't know and why it matters"

Feb 18, 20251h 23m

Happy Valentine's Day!

00:51 Rossbrook House Show Your Heart Radiothon 08:21 Winnipeg once again the violent crime capital of Canada 14:25 Tell us about a standout date you've been on that jumps to mind 22:58 Listener Mike Maskell writes apology letter to the U.S.... 'I'm sorry I won't be visiting you anymore' 28:02 Misattributed letter from 2018 called Thank You Canada circulating on social media again 32:08 The Couch Potatoes! Captain America, Paddington, The Wild Robot, and COBRA KAI! 43:15 4 Nations Face-Off... how will the crowd react during Canada vs. U.S.A.??? - John Shannon excited for Canada vs. U.S.A. ** YOU CAN KEEP THE JOHN SHANNON COMMENTARY 46:41 Mad About You winner announcement! 54:22 Rossbrook House Radiothon - revisiting Greg's chat with a terrific young man from Rossbrook, Asher Coombs 01:03:27 Rossbrook House Radiothon feature / CLAYHEM! 01:11:38 Winning story on a standout date 01:14:01 Rossbrook House Radiothon feature / Wonderful Wedding Show - Wedding trends with Barry Kay, the host of the Wedding Show, and owner of Cherry Tree Productions

Feb 14, 20251h 29m

Package Problems

Feb 13, 20251h 16m

What's Cooler Than Being Cool?

00:50 - Brett's I Love to Read Month experience... and the book related to THE OFFICE 08:52 - Manitoba Hydro and surge pricing... are you open to it? 17:04 - SNL50 list of top catch phrases -- What's a catch phrase, SNL or not, that stands out for you? For good or bad? 24:51 - Premiers make diplomatic push on Trump's tariff threat in D.C. / 'Unacceptable': Trudeau calls Trump tariffs on aluminum and steel 'entirely unjustified' 32:28 - Catch phrases 34:44 - A lot of pride: NHL players pumped for 4 Nations Face-Off 43:53 - Boston Pizza Heart-Shaped Pizza returns! 51:11 - Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall 1:02:48 Winning entry on catch phrases 1:07:36 - Are certain profiles like Elon Musk being forcefed into our social media? Are our timelines being hijacked?

Feb 12, 20251h 21m

From the Book, to the Big Screen

Mackling and Megarry talk "I Love To Read Month", Trump's undermining of Canada continuing and CFL Free Agency opening up.

Feb 11, 20251h 15m

Prank Calls?

Today on The Start we talk about the new proposed steel and aluminum tariffs, the Winnipeg Jets holding onto 1st heading into the break, PRANK CALLS..., Trump and Greenland talks, the Super Bowl + Four Nations Face Off and the odds of an asteroid hitting earth.

Feb 10, 20251h 30m

A Perfect Circle

KK has some good news and bad news about the weather...(1:40); Brett gives thanks to someone who's been working with him for months to help fix something (7:15); Shout out to helpful people not in your inner circle (13:55); The Great Canadian Kilt Skate coming to Duck Pond at Assiniboine Park on Louis Riel Day (21:00); HD500 - 500km ride through Pine Falls to Bird Lake in Nopiming park raising funds for Huntington's Disease (28:00); CLAYHEM! (39:05); Winning entry on shout outs to helpful people (46:40).

Feb 7, 202553 min

Mundane Winnipeg?!

The mundane things we do all the time that sometimes just go wrong (1:40); Trump wants Gaza now?? Retired Major General Scott Clancy (8:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE! Lake Winnipeg's small town of ice fishers! (14:45); The radiothon in support of Rossbrook House is coming next week (23:35); Nothing to do, bad food, freezing - NHL players poll from The Athletic has Winnipeg at the top of the no-trade list (29:30); Winning story on mundane things that go wrong (37:40).

Feb 6, 202545 min

Winnipeg Thunder

KK's in for Greg! Why are we such winter wimps this season?? (1:40); Sounds of the Game (Jets vs. Hurricanes) & the Sounds of the Anthem (8:35); In light of sports fans booing the U.S. national anthem, have you ever booed or walked out in disgust? (15:05); Booing at a show or walking out in disgust (21:45); Lead With Diversity Press - new publishing house calling for submissions for poetry for 'Angry Black & Brown People' anthology - Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman (24:20); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Ken Wiebe (32:00); Nairn Santa keeps getting destroyed! (43:30); Winning entry on booing and walking out (50:00); Winnipeg musician Brent Fitz is PUMPED to be performing at ROCKIN' THUNDER in July at Princess Auto Stadium (54:00).

Feb 5, 20251h 7m

But...Why?

Tariffs delayed / booing the U.S. anthem (1:40); Making the wrong turn right into plow traffic... what do you do? Brett's cabbie found out the hard way this morning (8:40); The 'why did I do that' moments we experience behind the wheel (16:55); Is extreme cold coming next week? It looks to be coming to Regina, and even parts of southwestern Manitoba! - David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment & Climate Change Canada (23:25); Trade war & small businesses -- One local business owner says most of his purchases from work come from the U.S. (29:50); Winning entry on the 'why'd I do that??' moments (37:15); Looking to help a Winnipegger find a new liver from a living donor

Feb 4, 202551 min

Tariff Talk

TARIFFS & TRADE WAR (1:40); Sounds of the Game from Sat! Jets win matchup between the league's top two teams! (8:10); Have you ever RETALIATED??? (15:25); The impact of tariffs on Manitoba - Chuck Davidson, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (22:45); What does no U.S. booze mean for the hospitality industry? (29;20); Weekend sports chat with Jim Toth (36:00); Brokenhead River Agricultural Conference on February 4th and 5th - How top of mind will tariffs be? (46:20); Winning entry on retaliation (53:20); 'New' Beatles song “Now and Then” made possible by AI technology (57:15).

Feb 3, 20251h 11m

It's Going To Be Coooooooold Out There!

IT IS COLD / Internet problems this morning / Jets / Groundhog Day (1:40); Brett got his hand on a special video game -- What's something nostalgic that triggers a specific memory? (8:45); Nostalgic items & memory floods (17:50); Brett is mad at X for all the notifications... Chat about algorithms and notifications and paying attention to 'the other side' is saying (21:00); CLAYHEM! (32:35); Winning entries on nostalgic items (39:10); An Improvised Groundhog Day at the Gas Station Arts Centre on Saturday night (44:10).

Jan 31, 202558 min

Winner Winner!

Jets back in action tonight - Brett learns why the Jets 2.0 started in the Southeast Division; What's something you got on board with early that turned out to be a winner? Food item, tv show, a band, a stock? Small Town Salute! Clear Lake! Winter Adventure Weekend at Clear Lake Country's Snow Pavilion; Budget passes (with a hiccup), Councillor Evan Duncan pulls no punches; Winning stories on things you liked before they were winners; West Broadway Snoball Festival happening Saturday Feb 1st at BNC

Jan 30, 202539 min

I Came In Here For An Argument

CJOB Health Series - Living with chronic pain — 680 CJOB's Lauren McNabb (1:40); In relation to our 7:35 topic on disagreements... what's a STUPID argument you've had? Not a bad one, a stupid one (8:50); Respectful disagreement... how do we keep civilized when our conversations get divisive (17:10); Mayor Scott Gillingham on budget vote day (29:20); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - John Shannon (35:00); Stupid arguments (44:50); Arguments: Greg tells the story of an argument he had with his brother, that led to Greg beating him up on the mean streets of the West End! (48:45); Winning stories on stupid arguments (54:35); Young Canadians increasingly believe the history of the Holocaust is exaggerated (59:35).

Jan 29, 20251h 16m

"You think you're so smart!"

Show Intro (1:40); Holocaust Remembrance Day (8:10); Times you were a smart aleck with your parents (15:15); Being a smart aleck (23:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - Package on Drew Wolitarsky & Adam Bighill, both of whom will not be returning to the football club (25:45); January is Mental Wellness Month - What does Peer Connections Manitoba offer? What are peer to peer services? (35:10); Winning stories on being a smart aleck (46:35); The Legend of the late Tommy McVie the now late former Winnipeg Jets head coach (50:00).

Jan 28, 20251h 4m

Comeback Snacks

Sounds of the Game (Jets vs. Flames) (1:40); Ever have Dippy Eggs and Soldier Toast? Food we miss from when we were kids, or food from when we were kids we still eat (8:20); Food we miss from when we were kids (16:10); Netflix raising monthly payments, while stock prices go up (18:30); Bombers announce they're releasing Drew Wolitarsky, just days after we learned the Bombers aren't bringing back Adam Bighill (29:30); SPORTS!!!! - Jim Toth (37:05); Winning stories on food we miss from when we were kids (49:40); Comeback Snacks... founder spent time in Prison! (53:25).

Jan 27, 20251h 8m

Sugar Sammy! Back at Rumor's!

Internationally renowned Canadian comedian Sugar Sammy is back at Rumor's this weekend (Jan 24th & 25th), and we had the chance to chat with him on Jan 23rd. What an excellent guy! - Mackling & Megarry

Jan 25, 202516 min

Sugar Sammy! Plus, Stupid Questions

Brett's zipper on his parka is screwed (1:40); What a stupid question! Greg was asked something 'interesting' (7:10); HEALTH SERIES - Dry January - CJOB's Hal Anderson (14:35); Stupid questions (21:20); Sugar Sammy - Comedian back in Winnipeg playing Rumor's this weekend (24:00); CLAYHEM! - Global's Clay Young, fill-in host/anchor, reporter, madman, Global News Morning (39:50); Winning stories on stupid questions (45:35).

Jan 24, 202551 min

I've Always Found My Way Somehow

Some of our online feeds have been hijacked by Power 97! (1:40); The indirect routes taken to get to our destination... taking the long way around (8:55); AG DAYS!!!! Huge agricultural convention in Brandon -- today is the 3rd & final day -- 48th annual show (17:35); Power 97's Jay Richardson got us to write in cursive for Handwriting Day. Brett can't remember how to do it! (26:15); Small Town Salute! FIRE ON ICE... ICE RACING. Was supposed to be in St. Adolphe, got moved, but still more events to come outside WPG! (29:00); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew - Tariffs, Friday's blizzard, homelessness strategy/safe injection site, RCMP shortage, provincial nominee program (39:35); Some longer stories on taking the long way around (53:40); Winning story on taking the long way around (1:00:20); Our guest is featured in the Season 3 of series 7th Generation on APTN (1:04:35).

Jan 23, 20251h 17m

Time's A-Wastin'

Canada avoids Trump's tariffs – for now / How Trump is setting the tone for his 2nd term (1:40); Deadlines! Inspired by the tariff Feb 1st 'deadline'... what's a memorable deadline for you? Work? School? Life? (9:25); Latest on the Tik Tok ban... non-ban in the US... where does this end up? (16:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - Blue Bomber Defensive Back Evan Holm (23:45); Deadlines! Greg's legendary story from high school (33:00); Is the latest ER show THE PITT fact or fiction... a tale from two nurses with CJOB's Hal Anderson (36:15); HSC Radiothon wrap-up - announced on Friday, $310,852.25 -- Now bumped up to... (42:00); Winning story on deadlines (49:25); What's it like being an ice road trucker?? (52:10).

Jan 21, 20251h 8m

Too Cold To Think of A Clever Title

EXTREME COLD CANCELLATIONS! (1:40); Misadventures in the cold (6:45); CJOB Health Series - A.I. & health care (13:00); Inauguration day (21:45); Radiothon recap, thanks to you Manitoba for your generosity and helping us navigate the blizzard (29:00); Sports! - Jim Toth (33:05); The Indigenous Musical history connected to the Sutherland Hotel (43:45); Winning story on misadventures in the cold (50:35); AI-based programs are helping doctors make more informed decisions about patient care...can we trust it? (54:45).

Jan 20, 20251h 10m

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch Cherry Blossom!

BLIZZARD (1:40); Sounds of the Game - JETS WIN! (10:20); The Cherry Blossom chocolate treat is going away. GOOD! How do stupid things become popular?? (15:00); The Future of the Sutherland Hotel site (21:10); Radiothon - The Innovation HSC Radiothon 2025 Department Champion! (29:25); Radiothon - Presenting sponsor has a special connection to HSC (39:05).

Jan 17, 202550 min

It's A Small World After All!

WINTER STORM WATCH / Brett's car is making a mystery noise even when it's turned off (1:40); Listener theories on Brett's car noise (9:05); How do you know each other??? Six degrees of separation, surprise connections, it's a small world after all (11:55); What's next after Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal? (18:50); Small Town Salute! Curling for a Cure in Minnedosa... in support of NEEPAWA??? (27:15); WHAT IS WITH ALL THE TECH IN OUR CARS... WE WANT BUTTONS!! (34:00); Winning story on how it's a small world after all (44:45); Eagles WR AJ Brown was seen on Camera reading a self help book on the sidelines mid game last Sunday... Book jumped all the way to #1 on Amazon — We speak with the author of "Inner Excellence" Jim Murphy (48:40).

Jan 16, 20251h 2m

Hot 'n Cold

Greg's adventure of trying to watch the Jets game / New strategy to tackle homelessness (1:40); Sounds of the Game! (9:00); -27 yesterday, +2 today?? Wild temperature swings you've experienced (15:40); 'Antiquated' B.C. cell phone law under fire - Uber driver nailed for tapping his phone to accept an order -- Distracted driving chat (23:05); Follow up chat on distracted driving and touch screen infotainment systems (33:35); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - John Shannon (40:45); Winning entry on wild temperature swings you've experienced (52:50); Fried Chicken Fest starts today! (55:25).

Jan 15, 20251h 10m

IKE-Idolize

WAKE UP! IT IS COLD. Brett got his steps in on the river trail, Greg got his in... at IKEA! He's trying to get organized and needed IKEA IDEAS (0:40); Times you changed your appearance to try to look like someone you idolize (8:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - Defensive back Jamal Parker Jr. (15:15); The GST holiday from a restaurateur's perspective - Tony Siwicki, co-owner of Silver Heights Restaurant, chairman of MB Restaurant and Foodservices Association (23:30); David A. Robertson on latest book "All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live With Anxiety" (29:50); Winning story on changing your appearance (40:55); Finding lost money's home - the Herculean effort to reunite an envelope containing hundreds of dollars with the owner (43:55).

Jan 14, 202558 min

The Winter of Our Dissent

Someone tried to get into Brett's apartment on Saturday night (0:40); Winnipeg doctor who helps RCMP, military personnel overcome trauma faces conduct hearing (7:15); Things we do in defiance of winter! Whether it's a No Trousers Tube Day, or standing in line for the bar in -30 with no jacket (11:40); Follow-up on the RCMP & military & PTSD psychologist - CJOB's Richard Cloutier (19:30); Sports! - Jim Toth (30:45); Winning story on defying winter (42:35); Canada's First Lady of Country Music - The Final Tour! Carroll Baker is coming to Winnipeg on March 30th & Brandon on March 31st (46:45).

Jan 13, 20251h 3m

Where's The Beef?!

Underweighted meat! Being overcharged, or wondering how the heck your bill got so high; Tying in to being overcharged for meat... Have you ever been overcharged? Or get your bill and think HOW IS THIS SO MUCH; Loblaw apologizes after underweighted meat sold in Western Canada stores; Winnipeg Jets Filipino Heritage Night tomorrow!; Winning stories on being overcharged; How different is the Canadian accent, province to province?

Jan 11, 202556 min

Close Calls With Brick Walls! Plus, Bryan Baeumler!

Snow and freezing drizzle, how's the drive? / California wildfires (1:40); The latest on the California wildfires - Global's Reggie Cecchini (7:50); Close calls in the car, like Brett avoiding a speeding ticket, and later what could have been a collision, in the same ride! (15:35); Small Town Salute! Origin of the name Chuck the Channel Cat in Selkirk (24:00); Close calls in the car (33:15); Amber Nemeth from Winnipeg company Haymad & Co back from the Golden Globes… escapes Southern California (36:55); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham - Where are we at with building new housing? (42:55); Winning story on close calls in the car (55:10); Winnipeg Renovation Show - Bryan Baeumler! Are we building houses to last? Are they efficient? What should we do differently? (1:00:25).

Jan 9, 20251h 15m

I Love Mess

Massive Palisades Wildfire now over 3000 acres (0:40); Sounds of the Game - Jets win! (5:35); Biggest mess you ever had to clean up (11:05); Trump threatens Canada again, but this time in a lengthy news conference. What should we do with this? - Ret. Major General Scott Clancy (20:00); Man dies at Winnipeg emergency room while waiting for care (28:55); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Ken Wiebe (36:05); Winning entry on big messes (47:50); Winnipeg Renovation Show preview - home decor trends and tips to upgrade your home on a budget - Kelly Belanger, Interior Designer and owner of Blue Rose Interiors (51:25).

Jan 8, 20251h 6m

Boss Battle

Soooooo... did I miss anything while I was off on Monday? - Brett (1:40); Inspired by Trudeau... best boss / worst boss you ever had (9:15); What makes a good leader? (17:05); Breakfast with the Bombers - Patrick Neufeld (25:05); U.S./CANADA relations with no Trudeau or Freeland (34:10); Stories about our bosses (44:40); Winning story about our bosses (49:35); Organizing and getting the most of our garage spaces... what are the cascading benefits for the rest of your home? (54:30).

Jan 7, 20251h 9m

Not A Chore To Listen To...

KK's in for Greg, and the River Trail extension to Osborne has begun! (0:30); Chores you love / hate (KK got a new vacuum and loves it, Brett sucks at getting rid of stuff) (8:05); Health & personal goals chat to preview our guest later on in the show (16:20); Chores you love / hate (23:05); FRIDAY MORNING CLAYHEM! - Clay Young, host/anchor/reporter/wildman, Global News Morning (26:15); Winning story on chores you love / hate (32:55); Getting off to a healthy start -- Setting a personal goal that isn't necessarily health related, and what is the perfect food to eat daily? (37:20).

Jan 3, 202552 min

Gift Card Balance: $4.56

The Perimeter Highway is a LAWLESS JUNGLE of speed freaks! / Gas prices are janky as we head towards New Year's Day (1:40); Gift card shenanigans and tomfoolery (9:30); Jimmy Carter has died at age 100 - Interview with Lauren McNabb when he was 93 (16:25); Squid Game 2 is the first show to debut #1 in all 93 countries where Netflix is available (23:05); Sports! - Jim Toth (30:00); Gift card shenanigans (42:00); Development at The Forks will express joy and spirit of city jewel (Railside) - Brent Bellamy (44:40); Winning story on gift card tomfoolery (52:05).

Dec 30, 202459 min

A Very CJOB Christmas

Today we talk Christmas memories, Christmas baking, THE JETS, Tracking Santa, the Honda Nissan Merger and last minute Christmas Gifts. we also of course have the Couch Potatoes for your Christmas Viewing options!

Dec 24, 20241h 13m

Pig Parker...

Today BRETT IS RAGING ABOUT A PIG PARKER... had to climb into the driver's seat from the passenger side. Moberg critical incident review the first of its kind, offers 7 recommendations. Trump's continued trolling Canada on becoming 51st state. Small Town Salute - STONEWALL IS LAUNCHING THEIR BID TO BECOME KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE 2025. How to handle a scam call from listener Jason. How frustrating is it for snow clearing when it snows and snows and snows? Can't remember the anniversary date? How about a flower subscription?

Dec 19, 20241h 22m

You'll Catch A Cold!

It's cold and we brought the wrong parkas (1:10); In light of the Winnipeg Jets Moms Trip... let's channel our inner mom! (8:10); Travel Insurance with CAA - What do you need to know when it comes to your pre-existing conditions? (16:35); Richard Cloutier speaks to three of the moms on the Winnipeg Jets Moms Trip (25:00); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall (28:40); Our inner mom (40:05); Holiday Gathering & Drop - by Donation Drive at N'dinawemak, Our Relatives Place (43:20); Winning story on our inner mom (49:50).

Dec 19, 202456 min

...And Now You're Gonna Hear About It!

SOOOOOOO... anything interesting happening in Ottawa these days? (1:40); Winnipeg's Genevieve on competing in Survivor 47 on Global - interview with Richard Cloutier (7:30); Inspired by Genevieve on Survivor... what's a non-sports competition you'd like to test your mettle on? (15:45); Breakfast with the Bombers - Sergio Castillo (22:55); More fires in vacant buildings... by-law changes/challenges/fallout - Darell Warren, William Whyte Residents Association (33:35); Brett's elevator mishap (45:00); Canada's housing crisis is The Canadian Press 2024 News Story of the Year (48:30); Winning story on non-sports competitions (55:00); With our Happy Holidarts contest with AVO Game Room... How popular are house games again... pool, shuffle board, darts and other games...(59:15).

Dec 18, 20241h 13m

I Got A Lot Of Problems With You People...

Mackling & Megarry together again after a couple weeks apart / Another messy morning on the roads / Greg's got a personal losing streak for attending Jets games (1:40); Festivus is next week, but we want an early start on the Airing of Grievances! (8:05); What did I do? Who was I speaking to? - Greg almost got scammed on the phone (13:25); Sports! Jim Toth! (21:05); Winning story on the Airing of Grievances (33:50); Bauer Mini Sticks phenomenon… and other sports related gifts (37:10).

Dec 18, 202449 min

Triskaidekaphobia

Greg and Sam talk about Triskaidekaphobia, when do you think "Christmas season" starts, and get a visit from the Clayman!

Dec 13, 202429 min

Sage Advice...

Greg and Sam talk about sage advice, it's time for RRC Polytech's monthly visit, and we discuss the growing mistrust of media, with Prof. Jesse Holcomb.

Dec 11, 202424 min

Chi-Chi's is Back!!!

Greg and Sam talk Chi-Chis, deadlines, and Winnipeg Ghostbusters!

Dec 7, 202426 min

The Buck Leaves Here

THE WIND IS HOWWWWLING! And how was Giving Tuesday at Harvest Manitoba? (1:40); Listener uses Bobby Hull-signed stick to play street hockey -- Times we used valuable things in dumb ways (8:30); Times we used valuable things in dumb ways (15:30); Buck Pierce leaving the Bombers to be the new head coach in BC (17:35); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Ken Wiebe (26:25); Giving Tuesday update from Harvest - HUGE AMOUNT! (38:20); Winning story on using valuable things in dumb ways (47:00); UPSIDE DOWN CAR LOANS - Record number of Canadians are underwater on their car loans (49:20).

Dec 4, 20241h 3m

Giving Tuesday

Brett is back with Greg! The guys talk about city funding, things we regret doing, Giving Tuesday and much, much more!

Dec 3, 20241h 12m

G is back with KK!

Greg Mackling and Kathy Kennedy (in for Brett Megarry today) talk a CJOB exclusive with Richard Cloutier, how non-profits are affected by the postal strike, a chat with Brett Fitz and an update from Fill the Freightliner!!

Dec 2, 202452 min

It's A Miracle!

ON LOCATION at St. Vital Centre for the Christmas Cheer Board Christmas Miracle! (0:30); Since we're asking for toy donations... Tell us a Toy Story! Memorable toys we've had, be it from childhood or adulthood (8:05); More with the Christmas Cheer Board and what the organization does (16:05); Christmas Cheer Board - Willy Dogs... his personal story of why he's donating (23:15); Memorable toys (33:30); In lieu of our Gab with Gabby... today it's TEAGIE TIME! (37:45); Winning story on toys (44:20).

Nov 30, 202449 min

Tip Drill

Wildlife adventures with KK! (1:40); For the bags under her eyes, KK uses... WHAT??? Interesting tips & tricks that work surprisingly well (8:50); Small Town Salute - WHITEMOUTH HOLIDAY TRAIN! (16:15); David Peterson/Ex Dir of Exchange District Biz--shop local-shop the exchange! (24:20); Advance Electronics ahead of Black Friday! (31:30); Financial expert with Nerd Wallet Canada with some Black Friday tips and tricks (43:35); KK's hosting a couple of events including NYE at the Downs / Tips & tricks WINNER for the Katy Perry tix for July 26th at Canada Life Centre (51:05).

Nov 28, 20241h 4m

Brat Winter

And the Word of the Year is.........??? (1:40); Inspired by the story KK will tell at 7:05... WHEN TECH RUNS AMOK! (9:25); Yesterday at this time, it was Brett's compromised credit card. Today, it's KK's POSSESSED TV! (16:35); When tech runs amok (23:35); PWHL season launches on Saturday, with 25ish cities applying to have teams next season (26:15); Holiday work party dangers! (37:20); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat - Leah Hextall (43:55); Winning story on When tech runs amok (54:45); Electrical Museum 'Watt a Season'! (1:00:25).

Nov 28, 20241h 15m

Thrift Shop

SNOW IS HERE. WINTER IS HERE (0:40); Since we're talking 'Thriftmas' at 8:05, have you ever thrifted or re-gifted at this time of year? (7:50); BRETT'S CREDIT CARD IS COMPROMISED. Possibly out 800 bucks. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR ACCOUNTS (13:40); Thrifting & re-gifting (21:00); Breakfast With The Bombers... BOB IRVING (23:45); Follow-up on Blazing Chicken Shack... Brett went to try it out, how was it??? DID NOT EAT THE WAIVER OR ANYTHING SPICY (34:40); Winning story on thrifting & regifting (37:10); Winnipeg company Baltic Bros on their big vodka win in Poland (41:10);

Nov 26, 202457 min