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Commute This To Memory
Mayhem on the North Perimeter (1:40); Commuting nightmares... like Greg taking over two hours to get home yesterday (9:00); Small Town Salute... to MORRIS! Manitoba Stampede! (17:00); "Downtown can't fail": Manitoba Metis Federation purchases 333 Main and 191 Pioneer (25:10); Monthly visit with Animal Services -- Shelters are over capacity, and what to know with the return of Summer heat (32:50); Commuting nightmares (43:55); Super Spike is this weekend! (48:30); Winning story on commuting nightmares (56:25); ZUEIKE - local clothing company on their partnership with the Sea Bears, and the importance of the Sea Bears for youth basketball (59:45).
Gone In 60 Seconds...
How were the mosquitoes on the golf course Greg? Not as bad as Sunfest with Pearl Jam / Overtourism / Fake posts on missing kids (1:40); Last minute adventures, like Greg heading out to Regina Friday for the Bomber game! (8:55); Why post a fake story on a missing kid? And what should we consider before we hit share? (15:45); Overtourism: People in Barcelona Shooting Water Pistols at Tourists! (23:55); Feedback on tourism & overtourism in MB / Sage Creek residents buzzing after new bee neighbours set up on cul-de-sac lamppost (37:05); Bi-weekly visit with the Sea Bears! (44:30); Winning story on last minute adventures (56:50); Donald Trump assassination attempt: Why does it feel like this is being swept aside already in the news cycle?? AND... One more last minute adventure (1:02:20).
The Struggle Is Real
Lauren McNabb's phone died... and has thrown her work life into MAYHEM! AND CHAOS! (1:40); Technology you can't live without, but wish you could (like Lauren's phone) (10:30); Technology you can't live without, but wish you could (17:50); Breakfast with the Bombers! - Running Back Brady Oliveira (21:05); Fringe Festival starts tomorrow! Speaking with someone who has a show - Burns & Allen: Comedy Duo (29:25); Inflation goes down -- Checking in on food bank need with Harvest Manitoba (40:30); Winning story on tech we can't live without but wish we could (48:00); Transportation 2050 plan for Winnipeg (52:20).
This Week In Football (Fútbol)
Thunderstorm warning in effect, severe weather over the weekend, funnel cloud last night over the airport! (1:40); Starting at a new job, or new role in an existing job! (5:50); Starting a new job (13:35); Trump Assassination Attempt/GOP Convention begins in Milwaukee (17:50); Blue Bombers/Lions vs Riders/FUTBOL - Derek Taylor (26:00); Taz Stuart on mosquitoes! City began fogging Sunday night... DeltaGard... how effective will it be? (37:35); Winning story on starting a new job (45:20); Environment Canada on the funnel cloud near the airport on Sunday, big storms in southern MB on Saturday, and severe weather this morning! (48:35).
Date Night!
Bomber game tonight! Quick thunderstorm this morning / Deaner 89 / The future of dating (1:40); BOMBERS TONIGHT! (8:05); DATING! Good first dates, bad first dates, funny first dates, and was there a second date??? (16:55); Texting and driving, worse than ever? (24:05); Distracted driving feedback / Dating stories (31:35); Junior golf diversity initiative at Winnipeg's St. Vital Golf Centre & Tuxedo Golf Club (35:00); No Gab with Gabby this week, but perhaps... some CLAYHEM????? (47:20); Winning stories on first dates (54:50).
You're Going To Need A Bigger Pod
Beautiful hazy sunrise, but, HEAT WARNING / Brett watched the Euro semifinal at the pub, crowd was 50/50 English & Dutch! FUN (1:40); Transcona residents left in limbo two weeks after explosion, and have to pay for their melted garbage bins??? (8:20); Sarah's parents are coming in! Where should she take them? (15:15); Conversation re: tuition.... who should be paying... PARENTS: Even you CAN should you?? (23:25); Small Town Salute... to Pinawa! Float and Paddle... business was down 85% in June, but is exploding now! (30:35); Where should Sarah take her parents? (42:05); Where IS Sarah taking her parents... so far? (47:05); Winning suggestion on where Sarah should take her parents (54:40); SHARK WEEK! Why are we so fascinated with sharks?? Also, Great White North doc on increased Great White activity in Canadian east coast (57:40).
Savin Me' (from the heat!)
IT IS HOT. The first blast of heat is tough / Downtown safety announcement / Flatulent Tesla (1:40); Manitoba unveils $1.5M Downtown Safety Initiative for Winnipeg (8:40); Inspired by the woman stumped by her farting Tesla... times we got stumped by technology! (17:40); Now that we have all this heat... what are crops and gardens looking like? (24:40); THE CLAYMAN at Folk Fest! It starts tomorrow (32:40); Stumped by tech (40:35); Winning story on being stumped by tech (48:40); Nickelback's "How You Remind Me" has returned to the top of the Billboard Hot Hard Rock chart after doc lands on Netflix (51:25).
Make It A (Little) Blockbuster Night!
Ticketmaster breach: Digital technology and our reliance on it (1:40); New Leger polling shows the primary concern for Manitobans is the cost of living (8:50); Inspired by the Little Blockbuster library, what's something unique you've seen in someone's yard? (15:55); Latest on the Ticketmaster data breach (22:45); Unique stuff we've seen in yards (29:45); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS - Sergio Castillo... Or is it CASHtillo? (32:10); Revisit on concerns over cost of living, and Buzzfeed's "Frugal People Are Sharing The One Habit That's Saved Them The Most Money" (42:45); Winning story on unique stuff we've seen in yards (53:40); Canada & Euro soccer bringing together in the Exchange & downtown to enjoy company in a safe fashion (57:20).
Gift Shop
Greg's back! How was the vacation going to baseball games in Boston & NY???? (1:40); Best thing you ever got in a giveaway, like a bobblehead at a ballpark (8:45); Best things we got in giveaways (16:50); Province Seeks Public Input on highway safety improvements for 1 at 5 (20:20); Shoutout to Pritchard Memorial guys I played with, one of whom's wife won Bomber tickets from us on Thursday! (31:00); SPORTS! Bombers win, Canada wins! Bob Irving! (35:05); Winning story on stuff we got in giveaways (46:15); AC/DC in Dublin promo and quick stadium concert chat / Greg's kids have graduated... the joy and hope we feel when see graduating classes (50:20).
Dearly Beloved...
Coffee survey: What are Canadians drinking? (1:40); Would you ask a friend to officiate your wedding? Have you done one? (8:45); Fun stuff we've seen at weddings, be it in a speech, an entrance, or other! (17:50); BOMBERS VS OTTAWA TONIGHT!! Doug Brown (24:50); Wedding stories (31:35); Gab with Gabby! (35:45); Winning story on fun stuff at weddings, or blunders (42:40); CFL fan looking to set a record for being the fastest to visit all nine stadiums (46:50).
Today Is Their Independence Day!
Pothole follow-up from the Mayor's office... KARMA SUCKS / Joe Biden / July the 4th! (1:40); In honour of the July 4th hot dog eating contest, what's the one food you can pound? Ever regret overeating? (8:50); The future of Joe Biden... Will he exit the Presidential race? (16:35); Small Town Salute... To the homeland of Jeff Braun... Altona's Downtown Summer Kickoff! (23:50); Monthly visit with the Mayor (31:35); Winning story on pounding food (44:35); American Women's Club celebration at The Leaf for July the 4th! (48:50).
Foody...Goody?
Brett has a follow up question for KK: What is the Frizz Factor?? (1:40); S'mores flavoured RAMEN??? Weird food / flavour combos (8:05); No WestJet flight, so they hopped in a car and drove from Anaheim to Winnipeg. What's WestJet promising them? (14:30); Weird flavour combos (21:35); Kinsmen 100th anniversary celebrations (23:50); Semi-monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (29:25); Bi-Weekly chat with the Sea Bears! (41:45); Winning story on weird flavour combos (49:05).
It's a Good Life, If You Don't Weaken
Brett's back, Greg's away, KK is in! Brett is trying something new for work-life balance (1:40); Blue Bombers Canada Day celebration recap (9:30); Long weekend highlights, or lowlights...(13:00); WestJet strike is over, what are the effects and how long will the hangover last? (20:15); Breakfast with the Bombers with Ed Tait (26:45); Long weekend highlights and lowlights (36:20); Revisit of work-life balance and removing work stuff like Email and Microsoft Teams from the phone (39:15); Sports chat with Bob Irving! (45:15).
Canada (Not So) Dry!
06:07 WAKE UP! (0:30); 06:45 Having Coffee Talking... Celebrating Canada Day... Food/Drink... Do you bring a host gift to the party?? (7:10); 07:07 Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium Wade Miller (11:55); 08:07 O'CANADA IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Zohreh Gervais, Osborne Village Biz (18:45); 08:37 Laura Cabak/Assin Park Conservancy/ Darren Dunn/Assin Downs (24:55); 09:06 Gab with Gabby! (33:40); 09:36 CAMPING/GLAMPING AND SELF POPPING TENTS (40:20).
Surprise!
WAKE UP! (0:30); Larry Updike GoFundMe… life with adult child with Autism Scott Mortland (8:20); Having Coffee Talking... Best surprises! (18:30); Small Town Salute... Gimli Glider Museum/Upcoming Gala Barb Gluk, President Gimli Glider Exhibit (23:15); Larry Updike GoFundMe.... Helping families plan the future for loved ones with disability Suzanne Swanson, Executive Director of Inclusion Winnipeg (33:00); Indigenous-led Entrepreneurship Centre Kathleen RedSky, President WTEC (42:40).
You'll Know That It's Me
WAKE UP! (0:30); Having Coffee Talking...summer camp stories (8:05); What are you doing with your kids this summer...from day camps to sleepover camps, to babysitters.... Casie Nishi, Manager, Community Engagement & Special Projects YMCA/YWCA (14:25); Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Mike Anderson, Great Outdoor Comedy Festival (20:30); City funding cuts Catherine Flynn, Chair Point Douglas Residents Committee (28:25); Cancercare...the push for more clinical trials... Richard Cloutier (35:50); It's strawberry SZN! Danielle Boonstra/Boonstra Farms (47:55); Remembering Ray St. Germain. Jay Bodner Lead Singer Eagle and Hawk/Indian City (55:55).
It's Oil Over!
WAKE UP! POMO FOR PRIME MINISTER (0:30) Having Coffee Talking... DISAPPOINTMENT AND HEARTBREAK (9:15); Breakfast with the Bombers Wade Miller re: Canada Day (16:35); Winnipeg Wine is Mead of the Year Willows (25:30); Travelling With Fido (31:45); Treatment Plant Estimates and Organics collection, Brian Mayes (41:25).
Ham Time!
06:07 WAKE UP! (0:30); Having Coffee Talking... Your High School Grad Stories (6:30); Cool and Wet to Start the Summer... Should We Be Grateful David Phillips EC (11:40); WHERE ARE THE LINES ON THE ROADS??? (17:30); SPORTS! Christian Aumell (25:25); Porch Pirates/Ham Radio (35:40).
CanCon
Show Intro (0:30); Larry Updike Tribute (6:20); Favourite Canadian Performers (11:30); Ted Troughton, Salvation Army Thrift Store (18:15); Musician Nelson Little (24:45); UMSU President Divya Sharma (36:00); Gab with Gabby!! (44:35).
Extreme Beverages!
Does Greg miss having a pool? That led to chores we enjoy... then to Why do we treat going out to places like it's a chore? (1:40); Millions of Canadians remain under heat warnings (8:35); Favourite summer beverages! Greg found a dangerous one yesterday...(16:50); Renting vs. Housing: One third of renters say they plan to get into a house in next two years...but equally as many, do not (24:30); Small Town Salute... to MINNEDOSA! 100 years of Minnedosa Golf - Centennial Week next week, Monday's green fee is the 1924 fee! (33:00); Favourite summer beverages (44:35); Winning story on favourite summer beverages (47:25); Grad corsages and boutineers (53:45).
Spin Cycle
If it isn't easy being green... last night, Orange was the colour... NDP and Oilers (1:40); Violent crime on the rise / Police targeting crime in three specific areas of Winnipeg (8:40); Cycling adventures, like the Ride for Parkinson's, OR misadventures, like Gordon Ramsay's injury (17:05); It's only ever gone Tory... did Tuxedo buck that trend? By-election results (24:35); Cycling adventures (31:30); Tim Hague Sr. on the Team 81 Ride for Parkinson's - Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor teaming up with U-Turn Parkinson's for bike ride across Manitoba (34:40); Oilers push the Stanley Cup to Game 6, which will please some die-hard globetrotting fans (46:40); Winnipeg Sea Bears bi-weekly visit - 'Play like the Pros' Indigenous Youth Camp on June 20th at CLC (53:35); Winning story on cycling adventures (1:05:25).
Celebrated Summer
Gloomy morning, more rain, must be Red River Ex week! / Breakfast with the Bombers tee-up / Following up on Main St. rubble pile (1:40); Summer jobs! The fun ones we had! The lousy ones we had (7:30); Remember when Polo Park closed their parking lot on Canada Day while Pink Floyd played the stadium... during the Red River Ex?? (wasn't part of the Ex, separate ticket) (15:25); Breakfast with the Bombers - Jamison Sheehan, Bomber punter from Australia (17:45); Summer jobs (28:35); West Broadway Youth Outreach open house happening Thursday evening - The importance of drop-ins and helping kids learn and improve their life skills (32:20); Concerts at the Red River Ex over the years / Clay Young Red River Ex story / summer jobs tie-in (44:45); Winning story on summer jobs (52:05).
Mosquito Season
Crazy wind over the weekend, power outages galore / Mosquitoes / Dutch Euro fans put on a show (1:40); Environment and Climate Change Canada on another stormy weekend with crazy wind, particularly in western Manitoba (7:50); Adventures in combating mosquitoes (they're starting to get BAD) (16:05); Mosquitoes! (22:45); 16 months after 3 Main St. businesses burned down, the debris from 1 of them remains (25:00); Breast Cancer Pledge Ride coming up on Sunday June 23rd (35:20); Bob Irving on SPORTS! Rory's collapse at the U.S. Open / Stanley Cup / Bombers (42:55); Winning story on mosquitoes (54:20); New Indigenous-first streaming service Aki Creators now available in Canada / And big news from the Sea Bears! (58:50).
Delayed...but not Lost...
Oilers lose, Bombers lose / Skin cancer chat coming up at 8:35 / Surprising results on our Question of the Day on aliens! (1:40); Sounds of the Game - Bombers are 0-2 for first time since 2016! (8:45); Times we experienced DELAYS -- Inspired by the almost hour-long rain delay in last night's Bomber game (16:40); Times we experienced delays... like Brett trying to watch the Lost series finale but the recording died so we had to wait for the west coast feed (25:55); THE COUCH POTATOES! Inside Out 2, House of the Dragon back Sunday, The Boys S4 has arrived, and Lauren is excited for Bridgerton (30:15); Delays... like Cher bailing last minute and promising to come back / Ever fallen in public? Brett slipped on a strawberry at Safeway yesterday (41:40); As we head into the weekend...a discussion on skin cancer rates and what Manitobans should expect of doctors and dermatologists (48:50); Gab with Gabby! (1:01:00); Winning stories on delays (1:08:20).
Our Tired Explorer
Tornadoes! / Bombers tonight! / Stanley Cup game 3 tonight! / Harvard says aliens could be living among us??? (1:40); Tornadoes in western Manitoba! - Environment and Climate Change Canada (7:55); Men's Mental Health Month -- ‘Building connection’: Man on addiction recovery journey shares path to healing (12:10); Inspired by the ship of a famous explorer being found near Labrador, today we discussed... Adventures in exploring! (20:35); Lauren McNabb! Grade 5 students from Meadow West School presenting art project to WFPS (28:10); Small Town Salute to Pilot Mound! 'Just a Taste' - Cider tastings in a delightful tucked away spot at Wooden Gate Cider (35:25); The Manitoba Marathon is ON SUNDAY!!! (44:40); Winning story on exploring (52:35); Derek Taylor previews tonight's Bomber game in Ottawa (56:20);
The Do-Overs
Osborne Village is construction PURGATORY in rush hour, & Brett got caught in it & wanted to SMASH! / Kelly Moore inducted into MB Hockey Hall of Fame (1:40); UCLA study provides interesting findings on using the words Please and Thank You (9:10); Times you had an unwanted 'do-over', like Brett having to drive to Polo Park twice on Tuesday (17:25); Forced do-overs (25:45); Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, including CJOB's Kelly Moore! (30:20); Monthly visit with the Mayor - Potholes! Horrible construction planning! Fields that look like tall grass preserves! (40:35); First Nations infants have ‘staggering’ rate of involvement with Child and Family Services, Manitoba study finds (52:00); Winning story on do-overs (1:00:05).
Jumpmath Jumpmath Jumpmath
Landfill search / Jump Math / Brett's car lives! (1:40); Times we felt great relief, like Brett's car news. It's still alive! (9:30); What is 'Jump Math' and how can it help educators, and students? (19:45); Breakfast with the Bombers - Linebacker Brian Cole (27:35); INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH - Indigenous entrepreneur / shop owner at First Row Collectibles (38:00); TRUE BLUE EPISODE TWO PREVIEW (50:50); Winning story on great relief (58:05); LYME DISEASE - follow-up chat from our tick talk on Monday (1:02:30).
Tick'd Off!
Stanley Cup Final could go to JUNE 24TH gimme a break / Ticks (1:40); TICKS! Greg's dog has been BANISHED from the bed! (8:10); Nova Scotia to restrict cell phones in class this fall (15:35); Ticks / More on cell phone addiction, psychologist guest on Mel Robbins Podcast on how to lower your screen time (22:30); Ticks (29:40); Semi-monthly visit with Winnipeg Animal Services, and a poochie! Good timing given we're talking ticks today (32:20); Winning story on ticks (40:05); Today is Action Anxiety Day! Orange and Blue rally happening (NOT FOR THE OILERS) (43:40).
Flatlands & Build Plans
Bombers / Lego / Flatlanders / Lord of the Rings (1:40); Since we're talking Lego at 8:05, let's talk about the timeless toys of our lives! (8:10): BOMBERS STINK UP THE JOINT (15:55); THE COUCH POTATOES! Bad Boys 4, The Watchers, and... Lord of the Rings??? (22:40); LEGO! Manitoba Lego Users Group presents River City Brickfest at Grant Park Mall on June 15th, including a Lego WINNIPEG ARENA (34:05); Flatlanders Beer Festival is this weekend at Canada Life Centre! In support of True North Youth Foundation (40:55); Winning stories on timeless toys (52:00); Richard Cloutier on Project Surge - Youth crime strategy coming today regarding the core group of teens committing hundreds of crimes (55:40).
Operation Neptune
D-Day / Niverville police shooting wrap / Bombers (1:40); 102-year-old Winnipeg veteran Len Van Roon on the 80th anniversary of D-Day (8:40); Bomber season opener tonight! What's an event you eagerly anticipated? (14:40); Graduating...properly! Students who didn't have proper grad in high school because of Covid, to get proper Uni/College grads (24:15); Small Town Salute... To Carman! A month out from the Pritchard Memorial (32:25); Veterans advocate shares his father Paul Martin's experience on D-Day (42:30); Winning stories on eagerly awaited events (54:40); Bob Irving Bomber piece on what the team means to the community, and what the community means to the team... And Greg recounts an incredible story about the Grey Cup (58:15).
Updates from Niverville
Officer-involved shooting in Niverville / Transit changes (1:40); Something in your life that frequently malfunctions, like our useless office water cooler (9:00); Lauren McNabb on scene in Niverville / Fundamental route changes....and more info is shared on transit plan...(18:20); Clip of Niverville resident / More on transit (25:55); Lauren McNabb on scene in Niverville / Getting ready for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers home opener tomorrow night! (29:10); Lauren McNabb on scene in Niverville (41:30); Winnipeg Sea Bears bi-weekly visit - Team owner and chairman David Asper (46:50); Winning stories on stuff that malfunctions (59:20).
It's Just Ken(aston)
Beautiful sunrise today as rain moves in / Greg had great day in golf tourney at Kingswood / Brett had his car towed to MPI on Plessis / Lightning Lotto mention (1:40); Adventures in outdoor cooking! (Greg won a big outdoor griddle, and new survey says 54% of those who BBQ are changing their menus due to cost) (9:00); Richard Cloutier on a new report out today on the cost of altering Route 90 from Taylor to Ness (16:25); Route 90 feedback / Paula Abdul coming to Winnipeg / Breakfast with the Bombers - Coach's Show highlights and Derek Taylor chats with running back Brady Oliveira (23:00); Follow-up story on Paula Abdul's visit to Winnipeg several decades ago (33:00); Ticketmaster hacked - information from 560 million customers stolen (37:25); Do you know what F.A.S.T stands for? How it can save lives in a STROKE...and are demographics of stroke victims changing? (44:00); Outdoor cooking adventures (55:00); Winning stories on outdoor cooking adventures (58:50).
Steppin' Out
STORM! / Brett had a destructive weekend and is not happy. / Oilers win, heading to Stanley Cup (1:40); What caused you to retrace your steps? Like Brett who has to go find the pothole he smoked on Sunday (8:15); Delays in getting new builds going...in a time when we're facing a housing crunch, why is it taking longer for council approval? (15:40); 40th ANNIVERSARRY 1984 GREY CUP CLIP (22:50); SPORTS! / Bombers / Stanley Cup / Sea Bears! (28:20); Pothole consternation - More on Brett's pothole experience on Kenaston on Sunday, and other dumb pothole situations in the city (40:15); Winning stories on retracing steps (48:00); Follow-up from Friday -- Are movie studios shooting themselves in the foot by bringing movies home too soon? And can MB industry benefit? (51:55).
This Is How I Win
How much rain did we get in May? Northern Lights tonight?? Pick a Fix winners are nigh! (1:40); Global's Skylar Peters on The Hidden Gems in your neighbourhood (7:55); Round table on hidden gems! (15:20); PICK A FIX WINNERS!!!! (23:00); Winnipeg Sea Bears player Alex Campbell, the game-winning hero from last Friday! (31:00); Gab with Gabby! (41:25); Winning stories on hidden gems (48:25); Amazing gesture from listener re: Countryfest & Ukrainian refugee / Associated Auto Auction hosting a big collector car auction this weekend (52:50).
Snacked!
Windy today! / Bombers in action tomorrow / Teeing up mandatory snacks (1:40); ‘Little Forks’: New proposal made for national urban park (8:20); The mandatory snacks we must have in certain situations! Like Brett needing a sandwich on the golf course (17:30); Retailers raise concerns about theft and violence (24:30); Small Town Salute... Burger Week in Morden Winkler! (32:40); World MS Day - New research being done to improve upper extremity function in patients with MS (41:35); Mandatory snacks, and why sharing popcorn sucks, and if your date asks you to share, RUN (49:55); Winning stories on mandatory snacks (56:05); Shakespeare in the Ruins - A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Iago Speaks! (1:00:10).
Graduation
Brett's report on the finish to Friday's Sea Bears game. INSANITY (1:40); Adventures in Grad Suiting! (8:45); Activate Games, which started in Winnipeg, expanding to UK & Ireland! Recently announced expansion! (15:05); GRAD SUITS - kicking off a primary theme for today on graduation (24:10); Manitoba principal backs late bedtime for 9-year-old Oilers fan (35:05); Adventures in grad suiting (42:15); Winning stories on grad outfits (47:55); Habitat for Humanity Manitoba Women Build 680 CJOB Executive Producer Lauren McNabb, on site! (51:40).
Constructive Summer
Show intro (0:30); There's a pitch to give Disraeli the honourary name "Bachman Turner Overdrive...." what Manitoban would you honour? (8:15); Staff flee business this past weekend due to safety concerns...the fifth incident at one Cinnaholic location in two years (13:30); Breakfast with the Bombers, Gabe Wallace (22:40); Reggie Cecchini, closing arguments in Trump hush money trial (30:35); t's not just loss of money, it's the loss of feeling safe...What can businesses do to address property/retail crime? (38:00); Reimaging neighborhoods like Point Douglas, or Hope Alley, or even Osborne Village (50:40).
Cancel My Plans
Show Intro (0:30); Good/Bad cancellations (7:05); What does all the rain mean for mosquitoes? (12:25); So what IS happening with provincial exams? (20:00); Bob Irving on the weekend in sports (29:20); Leah Hextall on the Winnipeg Jets new head coach, Scott Arniel (40:10).
Why Does It Always Rain On Me?
Traffic situation at Highway 1 & Perimeter on east side of city / Rain / Brett hates sump pumps cuz bad memories from owning a house (1:40); Environment Canada on expanded rainfall warning (8:25); Times we got stuck in the rain (12:20); ARE FARMERS SICK OF THE RAIN??? (19:05); Checking in on the Community Safety Team (25:40); GAB WITH GABBY!!!!! (38:10); Winning story on getting stuck in the rain (44:40); Author Haroon Siddiqui in Winnipeg this week - Recently published a memoir called "My Name Is Not Harry" (49:00).
Pinball Wizards
RAINFALL WARNING!!! 50-60 mm possible (1:40); Changes for 911 at WFPS... CJOB EXCLUSIVE - Richard Cloutier (5:55); Pinball! Video games! Arcades! Golf simulators! The fun games we've played or want to play in a public setting (14:20); WestJet offering cheaper fare for travellers willing to fly without a carry-on bag (21:35); Small Town Salute... Manitoba Pinball Championship in Springfield happening this weekend! (28:15); E-sports Expo happening today & tomorrow at RRC Polytech, with a focus on encouraging more female gamers (37:25); Winning story on the fun games in public (45:30); Martial arts instructor on bullying and learning how to be resilient (48:55).
The Long And Winding Road
It's Greg's birthday! / WestJet adding direct flight to Los Cabos / CAA Worst Roads / Sea Bears (1:40); 06:37 CAA Worst Roads for 2024 revealed (9:00); Having Coffee Talking... Worst road misadventures (17:35); Worst Roads follow-up chat, including Manitoba's gravel roads (24:55); Mental Health Awareness Month - chatting with Peer Connections Manitoba (31:20); Road misadventures (42:20); Winnipeg Sea Bears open 2nd CEBL season tonight in SK, and the game is one of a handful that will be on CJOB! (45:40); Winning story on road misadventures (53:50); New book from Canada's top science-fiction writer: "THE DOWNLOADED" - Futurist and Author Robert J. Sawyer (56:45).
Pac-Man Fever
Online stream was down, took an extra snooze out of the long weekend / long weekend weather / Greg got his flowers in (mostly) (1:40); What's something that immediately makes you a kid again? For Brett, it was stumbling upon an 'arcade table' (8:55); 4th annual Manitoba Egg Farmers egg sandwich giveaway in Old Market Square (18:10); Book: "A Map of the New Normal: How Inflation, War and Sanctions Will Change Your World Forever" - Jeff Rubin (25:45); Stuff that makes us feel like kids again (36:35); Scams revisit (40:50); Winning stories on stuff that makes us feel like kids again (47:50); Darryl and Shirley from DASHIR Lodges & Safari -- Winnipeg couple packed up and moved to Africa 14 years ago and now run a huge lodge (52:10).
At The Drive-In
STORMS! / Distracted driving... in a drive-thru? (1:40); DRIVE-INS! Sarah going to the Dryden Drive-In to see The Fall Guy (8:30); Scottie Scheffler, world's #1 golfer, arrested and detained ahead of today's round of the PGA Championship / THE COUCH POTATOES! (15:15); Last night's storm, and are we expecting more? (26:30); Some local drive-in history, and more drive-in stories (33:00); Gab with Gabby! (38:30); Winning stories on drive-ins (45:15); Book: "Growing Up Star Wars" - a chronicle of how Star Wars altered this author's life starting at the Kings Theatre in 1977 (49:50).
Don't Skip This Podcast...
Brett slept in. Oops. / What is Skip Day? (1:40); CFL makes mouthguards mandatory (7:15); One of Greg's kids is taking part in 'Skip Day' - Ever skipped class or work? (14:20); May Long signals gardening for many... is it time to plant? Are we still seeing the same demand we saw in Covid? How has bottom line factored in? (22:50); Skipping stories (30:05); More happy little trees and happy accidents: Bob Ross honoured in new 'The Joy of Painting' episodes (36:45); Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker controversial comments he made during a commencement address, particularly about women (47:15); Winning tale on skipping (53:55); Fundraiser for Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief at Park Theatre - Mad Dogs & Ukrainians, performing Friday May 24th & Saturday May 25th (57:35).
Mass-produced/MASS-Produced
WAKE UP! (0:30); Having Coffee Talking... Mass-produced food that turned out to be really good! (Inspired by Rich & Julie touring WRHA food facility today) (7:40); Navigating the TikTok world....group puts out "Talking TikTok: A Family Guide...." Matthew Johnson, the Director of Education for MediaSmarts (15:35); Brett's surprise milestone! (22:20); 43 per cent of professionals worry about being able to keep up with the technology advancements Sandra Lavoy, technology talent solutions expert and Regional Director at Robert Half (24:35); Guide is aimed at helping school leaders, staff, parents and communities work together to improve students’ feeling of belonging in their schools. Manitoba Association of School Superintendents (MASS) president Christian Michalik (34:45); Winner(s)! (44:25); St. Norbert Farmer's Market - Outdoor market season has arrived! Danielle Mondor, executive director of St. Norbert Farmer's Market (48:30).
The Guilty Remnant
Leftovers! Do you like em? How long do you hold on them? (1:40); How do you navigate a wildfire or flood when power and cells are out? Protecting hydro/comms lines (8:05); Leftovers (15:25); Breakfast with the Bombers with Mike Benson, Mike O'Shea, and Derek Taylor (18:15); CAA Manitoba - Everyone Deserves a Safe Place to Work: CAA Manitoba Urges Drivers to Slow Down and Move Over (26:10); Wal-Mart forcing more people back to work - Is remote work going to become a thing of the past? Should it? (33:45); Monday's cancer report points to a rise in melanoma. Why? And do we have enough dermatologists? (44:45); Winning story on leftovers (51:30).
Coffee, Tea, or Meh
Wildfires and smoke / Morning drinks! No, not that kind...(1:40); Coffee vs Tea Vs Energy drinks (9:10); Times we felt RIPPED OFF, like the Northern Lights getting ruined by light pollution (17:00); Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada (25:40); Chat about the Northern Lights / Chat about closing BoniVital Pool (32:35); SPORTS! - Derek Taylor (42:20); MOMINATIONS WINNER (53:50); Winning story on feeling ripped off (57:30); Comedian coming to town for a show in support of TJ's Gift Foundation (1:01:30).
Clear Factor
Portage apartment, Clear Lake, Grace Hospital Day! (1:40); City orders evacuation of apartment block at 2440 Portage Ave (8:35); Good times we've had with various watercraft! (16:55); Parks Canada says no boats in Clear Lake in 2025 due to threat of zebra mussels (23:30); Radiothon - Jon Einarson, Grace Hospital Foundation (30:40); More from residents of 2440 Portage with Clay Young at the scene (38:50); SPECIAL EXTENDED EDITION OF GAB WITH GABBY! (47:05); Mother's Day note from listener who recently lost her mom (58:10); Radiothon - Rachel Ferguson, Chief Operating Officer at Grace Hospital (1:01:25).
The Trade Is One-For-One!
Winnipeg Blue Bombers legend Milt Stegall takes part in rookie camp at the age of 54 (1:40); Since we're talking trades, let's discuss... adventures in building! Putting things together! Big or small, good or bad (8:55); TRADES! More apprentices needed to keep up with Manitoba's growing vacancies in trades (16:10); Continued discussion about trades and potential stereotypes, as well as our experience with SHOPS CLASS (21:55); Adventures in building and more feedback on trades (28:20); Manitobans heading to Scouts competition in Australia! (35:50); Winning story on adventures in building (43:50); Addictions follow-up from Wednesday: CJOB listener is celebrating 1000 days of choosing not to drink (47:20).
TV Party!
WAKE UP! (1:40); Canada Post on track for another big loss this year, faces uncertain future (8:55); Since we're dropping off the 65-inch Playoff Payoff TV... let's talk TV memories! (not of shows, but the TV itself) (16:25); Lauren McNabb feature: After an 18 month journey through Drug Treatment Court... an update on one man's journey with addiction (24:00); Getting ready for a gala on the weekend honouring the Winnipeg Jets of old - Ulf Nilsson in studio! (36:05); Lockport River's Edge Run/Walk for Huntington Disease (48:00); Winning TV story (55:30); 80th Anniversarry of D-Day is just a month away (59:50).