The Start

The Start

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The Start episodes

  • Wardrobe Malfunctions

    Chat about team loyalty, like Greg & his SD Padres... And later this morning, the Winnipeg Cyclone! (1:40); Big traffic problem - Dump truck box wedged under Main St overpass on north Perimeter (9:40); Wardrobe emergency repairs like Brett's fly or Brayden's pants (12:40); Perimeter dump truck crash update / Tragic year on Manitoba's roads (19:25); One of our radio family has shingles… spoiler alert. IT SUCKS (27:50); Another dump truck update / Manitoba Unemployment Rate is 5%... strategies for getting hired! (36:55); Special Olympics 2026 Inspire Gala (49:05); Winning entry on wardrobe emergencies (56:00); Local clothing company which often has new products from old teams... is getting ready to launch new stuff with the WINNIPEG CYCLONE! (1:00:25).

    1 hr 16 min
  • Happy Birthday, Brett!

    Yay it's Brett's birthday / Jets win! / Jennifer Botterill and Trevor Linden later on the show! (1:40); Decision Winnipeg: Cloutier feature on neighbourhood priorities and the big difference from North End to South Winnipeg (9:40); Unexpected / unique / out of nowhere gifts, like Brett's pic from his sister, she took one of my pictures and made it look like The Simpsons! (17:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - Tim White (24:55); Trump kicks out several news outlets, and now we have Trump TV? (35:30); NHL alum Trevor Linden on learning from competing at the highest level and why prevention matters (42:45); Winnipeg restaurateur who's dealt with tonnes of break-ins & property damage... is dealing with MORE property damage after a vehicle crashed through his building (54:25); Winning entry on unique gifts (1:01:50); New book: Jennifer Botterill "Why Not You: My Story of Perseverance, Hockey, and Olympic Gold" (1:06:10).

    1 hr 22 min
  • Playing The Changes!

    Slightly foggy morning / AC/DC last night / Nice weather weekend / What's with all the bees on the golf course?? (1:40); Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel on the move to permanent Daylight Saving Time (9:35); Unusual pests, like the bees all over our golf balls at Maplewood yesterday and Lorette last week (17:45); Greenland..WHAT'S THE DEAL? Europe preparing for Russian aggression? (26:10); Fuel shortages and diesel costs rising sharply (33:50); 2026 CAA EV Circuit: EVs go the distance, but charging, efficiency and costs vary (43:10); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (50:40); Why are there so many bees on the golf courses?? And why are they obsessed with the golf balls?? (1:03:05); New book: PLAYING THE CHANGES... A Musician's Memoir - Colin James (1:11:20).

    1 hr 25 min
  • "Be A Part Of The Story" Radiothon

    Be a Part of a Story Radiothon for Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada (0:30); :37 Weekly White House recap (7:55); Times when everyday normal things get in your way at inopportune times, like opening a new deodorant when you're in a rush (16:10); Winnipeg Jets recap (23:40); RADIOTHON - Pastor Daniel Emond, President / Chief Executive Officer, Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada (32:45); RADIOTHON - Steve C., grateful graduate and works for Adult & Teen Challenge in the Winkler community office (44:05); 17th edition of Culture Days kicks off today in Manitoba and runs until October 4th (Nuit Blanche is part of it, Sep 26th) (50:15); RADIOTHON - Katie M, community support worker in Thunder Bay for Adult and Teen Challenge (59:20); Winning entries on everyday normal things that get in the way at the wrong time (1:07:50); RADIOTHON - Luis, grateful graduate (1:10:35).

    1 hr 26 min
  • The Times They Are(n't) Changin'

    Jets training camp! Live at the Hockey For All Centre... and Hellebuyck has been suspended / THE FOG! (0:30); 911 outage in Winnipeg and various parts of Canada (8:30); Shoulder season weather dilemmas (16:05); We are, and will remain...the proud home of..... the Winnipeg Jets! Three year extension (24:05); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby - their trailer was robbed of $20K in prizes (32:00); More on the Jets broadcast extension with CJOB & montage from Kelly Moore (39:30); MONTHLY PREMIER! Daylight Saving update?? 911 outage/ Investment Summit / Perimeter construction (47:05); Winning entries on shoulder season dilemmas (58:55); We're back...(CJOB as broadcast partners!) but who isn't back today? A crazy day at training camp.... Paul Edmonds, Winnipeg Jets play-by-play on CJOB (1:01:55).

    1 hr 18 min
  • Crosstown Traffic

    Three degrees outside??? / Recapping yesterday's traffic chaos / Lots of prizes / Jets training camp (1:40); Traffic trouble due to construction on the Perimeter & seemingly everywhere, part 1 (8:05); What's the biggest piece of junk you've ever bought? Greg bought a toy for his dog and it was destroyed in minutes (15:40); Traffic trouble due to construction on the Perimeter & seemingly everywhere, part 2 (22:20); Biggest junk you ever bought... How about a heated seat mat that died three weeks later?? (29:10); More on traffic trouble & construction... Should road construction in Winnipeg be 24/7? (31:40); Is Connor Hellebuyck coming to camp?? - Jets at Noon co-hosts Tyson Rewucki and Jim Toth (38:30); Adult & Teen Challenge Radiothon tee-up (49:40); Winning entries on big pieces of junk (57:30); Progressive MS breakthrough from U of M researchers (1:01:20).

    1 hr 17 min
  • Running On Empty

    Brett woke up with a nosebleed today... got us thinking about the nosebleeds we had as kids, and how Greg needed to be CAUTERIZED!! WTF (1:40); Ever tried to run away from home?? (8:15); Running away from home (16:25); Breakfast with the Bombers - Hiliarous highlight from the Coach's Show (19:30); Question of the Day results on our relationships with technology (27:10); Cheaper flight prices to come in the fall for Canadians?? (32:10); Is the Winnipeg real estate market finally finding balance? (37:45); A new report from RBC says nearly 1 in 5 parents are still supporting kids into their late 30s (48:45); Winning entries on running away from home (55:45); 46th annual Terry Fox Run set for Sunday, September 20th - Jessie Alder, niece to Terry Fox (59:45).

    1 hr 14 min
  • Banjo Boast

    Greg is PUMPED UP about the Banjo Bowl! (1:40); Amusing golf rant Greg found on social media, to tee up Brett's experience in Lorette (9:10); Sounds and Brady Post Game Comments (12:35); Times the time of day / time zone messed with you, like the 49ers coach and his hilarious press conference in Australia (20:20); Jean Chretien speech from 9/11 ceremony in Gander, NFLD (27:35); Transit debate tonight for mayoral candidates (35:15); Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational at Lorette -- Super fun day, but Brett hates his life because he got the yips and can't golf and should quit (42:40); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (50:50); Winning entries on time zone mishaps (1:02:20); Follow-up on last week's chat about creepy messages from your cell provider 'Based on your message history, it looks like you're travelling!' / Latest AI fears (1:06:30).


    1 hr 22 min
  • Remembering 9/11

    25th anniversary of 9/11 (1:40); Brett has something of significance to show Greg pertaining to today's anniversary (10:00); Something you own that has historical significance (18:45); Greg's friend who is travelling soon got a creepy message from his cell provider... they're watching more closely than you think (26:15); THE COUCH POTATOES! 9/11 viewing recommendations (33:50); WEEKLY REGGIE RECAP of all things White House, & Trumpapalooza in Dallas (46:00); Gander residents reflect on 9/11, 25 years later (54:45); Adult & Teen Challenge Radiothon tee-up (1:06:30); Winning entry on owning things of historical significance (1:14:55); Big sports weekend! Banjo Bowl on Saturday, and Goldeyes playoffs tonight! (1:18:25).

    1 hr 35 min
  • 1st ever Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational!

    Hey it's Brett Megarry here - Thursday morning we welcomed the team behind the 1st ever Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational being held at Lorette Golf Course on September 13th... and I'm in it! You'll hear from Lorette's GM Gareth Tanswell, as well as the team captains - Social media star Cheryl Inch aka Clairewaygolf, and Lorette's Marketing Manager Corey Jonasson aka CoJo Golf. NOTE: We were on location at St. Vital for a promotional event called BABY 500, where 12 babies under a year old raced each other in three heats and a finale, hence the chaos in the background!

    12 min

About The Start

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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…

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