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The Start

CJOB / Curiouscast

The Start is Winnipeg"s podcast. Each and every day 680 CJOB"s Mackling & Megarry break down the biggest stories of the day from politics to pop culture. If it matters to Manitobans you will hear about it on The Start. 45 minutes a day every weekday.

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39:43

Winner Winner!

The Start ·

2025/01/30

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

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78:20

I Came In Here For An Argument

The Start ·

2025/01/29

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,

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66:16

"You think you're so smart!"

The Start ·

2025/01/28

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

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70:22

Comeback Snacks

The Start ·

2025/01/27

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

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16:28

Sugar Sammy! Back at Rumor's!

The Start ·

2025/01/25

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

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53:51

Sugar Sammy! Plus, Stupid Questions

The Start ·

2025/01/24

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).

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79:45

I've Always Found My Way Somehow

The Start ·

2025/01/23

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

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70:15

Time's A-Wastin'

The Start ·

2025/01/21

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

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72:14

Too Cold To Think of A Clever Title

The Start ·

2025/01/20

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

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52:54

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch Cherry Blossom!

The Start ·

2025/01/17

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).

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64:49

It's A Small World After All!

The Start ·

2025/01/17

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

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72:02

Hot 'n Cold

The Start ·

2025/01/15

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

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60:54

IKE-Idolize

The Start ·

2025/01/14

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

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65:10

The Winter of Our Dissent

The Start ·

2025/01/13

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

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58:01

Where's The Beef?!

The Start ·

2025/01/11

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?

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77:59

Close Calls With Brick Walls! Plus, Bryan Baeumler!

The Start ·

2025/01/09

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

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68:41

I Love Mess

The Start ·

2025/01/08

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

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71:16

Boss Battle

The Start ·

2025/01/07

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).

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54:14

Not A Chore To Listen To...

The Start ·

2025/01/03

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

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61:03

Gift Card Balance: $4.56

The Start ·

2024/12/30

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

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