The Start

The Start

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The Start episodes

  • 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). 

    1 hr 7 min
  • 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).

    1 hr 4 min
  • 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). 

    1 hr 12 min
  • 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).

    1 hr 2 min
  • 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).

    58 min
  • 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).

    1 hr 16 min
  • 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). 

    1 hr 14 min
  • 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).


    1 hr 1 min
  • 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).

    1 hr 15 min
  • Alert Status: Ready

    Skibicki, Bowness & Stegall news all revealed right after our show yesterday / Single parents set-up / The brother of CJOB's Kevin Burgin joins us later for something special (0:30); Emergency Preparedness Week (7:40); Times our parents came through for us, whether it's a big deal or something lighter (16:20); Rick Bowness retires... what's next for the Jets? - John Shannon (23:15); Breakfast with the Bombers - package on Milt Stegall coming to rookie camp for a day! (30:40); Single parenting...more single parents in Canada than ever before. A local group trying to connect moms through an online forum (40:25); Times our parents came through (47:55); Newly founded Manitoba Cornhole Association hosting inagural provincial Cornhole Championships in Winnipeg (52:30); Winning story on parents coming through (59:30); Winnipegger (and brother to CJOB's Kevin Burgin!) now living in Vancouver nominated for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Award for founding Diversity Athletics Society, Mark Burgin (1:03:40).

    1 hr 19 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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