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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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  • Today · 1 hr 16 min

    Slow Dance The News

    Pouring rain / Brett forgot the schedule, Greg forgot his pen / Cameras everywhere for 8:35 / Power outages in St. Vital, and Tyndall MB (1:40); Do you remember your first slow dance??? (8:35); Trump proposes banning diesel exports / Carney studies the possibility of U.S. military action in Canada / Judge orders news outlets get back their access (15:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Ile des Chenes! Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre... Open House this weekend on Sat/Sun 10a-3p (22:40); Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said WHAT??? CJOB's Brayden Ewasko, co-host of the Locked On Blue Jays Podcast (31:50); Guy uses robot vacuum with a camera to catch his wife cheating — There are cameras everywhere! And what is TECHNOCREEP? (40:10); Cookies for a Cause... in support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation (51:55); Winning entry on slow dances (59:45); Unique Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Story/Inductee... The first Manitoba team to play in the Canadian Women's Hockey Championships in 1982 (1:03:15).

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 15 min

    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).

  • Tuesday · 1 hr 21 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).

  • Monday · 1 hr 24 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).

  • Friday · 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).

  • September 17 · 1 hr 17 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).

  • September 16 · 1 hr 16 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).

  • September 15 · 1 hr 13 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).

  • September 14 · 1 hr 21 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).

  • September 11 · 1 hr 34 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).

  • September 10 · 11 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!

  • September 10 · 1 hr 12 min

    BABY 500!

    ON LOCATION at St. Vital for BABY 500! Greg was at St. Vital the day it opened?? And Gretzky was there??? (0:30); Chris Streveler on failure and grinding for opportunities (8:10); In honour of the BABY 500... Ever been in a memorable race?? (16:15); Record increase in MB physicians over the last year (196) (23:00); Small Town Salute... to Brandon! They're hosting the musical Come From Away this weekend! In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (30:20); First ever Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational is this Sunday at Lorette Golf Course... and Brett is in it! LOL (40:20); Photo finish in the BABY 500 Country 99 heat / Memorable races we've taken part in or are going to take part in (51:15); The winner of the BABY 500 is a CJO-BABY! SUCK IT POWER 97 & COUNTRY 99! (54:25); New book - "With a Name Like Chief", by Kevin Chief (58:10).

  • September 9 · 1 hr 16 min

    Back To School

    Back to school! Live on location at Gordon Bell... will be heading to Mulvey School later this morning / RRC monthly visit later too (1:40); Sick of property crime and lack of help from police... they're leaving the North End and moving to Altona (9:30); Back to School: What's a class you were surprised you enjoyed? Or surprised you were good at? (17:15); Back to school at Gordon Bell with some of the staff (22:55); Back to school at Gordon Bell with some of the students (30:45); Back to school at Mulvey with the Principal (40:30); Back to school at Mulvey with some of the students (47:40); Winning entries on Back to School (57:05); RRC Polytech monthly visit - Back to School started last week, and looking ahead to Winter term, and September 2027 - and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (1:00:40).

  • September 8 · 1 hr 26 min

    So Much Drama In The LDC

    Greg & Sarah survived their trips to Regina / Massive storm on the weekend / Dynacare (1:40); Storm damage in River Heights - RCR-Richard Cloutier Reports (8:40); 'The Roper Romp'... people dressing up like Mrs. Roper from Three's Company -- Weird trends you encounter and don't know what they are (16:00); It was a wild weekend weather wise... widespread power outages (24:00); Breakfast with the Bombers - Greg's trip to Regina with the 1930 crew for the Labour Day Classic (30:25); Donald Trump goes on a Truth Social Posting Frenzy... including more North and South America/Greenland maps covered in stars and stripes (41:55); SPORTS!!!! - Bob Irving (49:35); Taste of Manitoba & how it was affected in Sunday's storm (1:00:20); Dynacare workers now on strike (1:06:45); Peer Connections for World Suicide Prevention Day, which is Thursday September 10th (1:12:05).

  • September 4 · 1 hr 14 min

    Experience Regina!

    Greg's goin to Regina for the LDC! Sarah's going to Regina for a wedding! / Thick fog today / Cars 20th anniversary back in theatres (1:40); Kevin Klein says his lawyers involved after Gillingham comments related to Nygard employment (9:00); Visiting places you didn't want to, but turned out to be fun, like Regina (16:55); Labour Day Classic preview with Doug Brown, Blue Bomber analyst and colour commentator on 680 CJOB (22:40); SK feedback / THE COUCH POTATOES! Sidetrack on cassette singles and music stores / New movies including Cars back in theatres (30:20); Visiting places you don't want to go, and had fun... like seeing Big Wreck at Silverado's (39:20); LOOMING DYNACARE STRIKE / Toronto reviews emergency operations as city cleans up in storm aftermath / What the heck happened at Rogers Stadium? (42:35); Winning entry on visiting places you didn't want to but had fun (55:00); The Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre 2026 Lucky Duck Festival (formerly Chinatown Night Market) is Sep 12th & 13th (58:55).

  • September 3 · 1 hr 22 min

    The Impression That I Get

    At 5:30 there were two young people shooting content while playing with kids plastic golf clubs in our courtyard - WTF (1:40); New Heritage Minute honours Gander, N.L.'s 9/11 response (7:30); Gander follow-up... Come From Away is in Brandon next week, and coming back to WPG next year // Hilroy left NFLD off their school notebooks! (13:05); Inspired by a listener who sent us her turkey gobble impression... Do you do impressions? Ever been fooled by an impression? (20:00); Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack - Scott Clancy, Major General (retired) RCAF (27:40); Winnipeg has the weakest net safety score among the 15 Canadian cities tested, and its safety reputation has worsened since the previous study in 2017 (37:00); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham (45:00); Jets sign E-BUG... new rules for the Emergency Back-Up this year (56:55); Winning entry on impressions (1:04:05); Ahead of the Labour Day Classic, we visit with Tourism Regina... alongside the lousy pizza they have a great offer for those of us making our way there! (1:09:05).

  • September 2 · 1 hr 13 min

    Mundane Competitions

    Kevin Klein recap on running for Mayor, reaction from Scott Gillingham (1:40); Bombers go after 'Regina-style pizza' in hilarious post (6:15); Parallel parking contest?? What's something mundane you would do in a competition (14:35); Carney, Liberals gain momentum with byelection victories (21:15); Hellebuyck trade status/revelations - Tyson Rewucki, Co-Host Jets at Noon (28:45); Taste of Manitoba is this weekend, and will host a 'Meet Your Leader' event, and will incorporate Le Burger Week! (40:25); How should Kevin Klein proceed with his association with the Winnipeg Sun as he runs for mayor? (49:40); Winning entry on something mundane you'd do in a competition (57:15); Vic Foundation Gala is coming up on the 17th (1:00:55).

  • September 1 · 59 min

    Why Did I Buy This?

    Greg is off today, KK is in! Yesterday's weather felt out of nowhere, windier than expected, cloudier than expected, and sneak attack rain! (1:40); Liberals sweep trio of by-elections in Chicoutimi, Toronto and Vancouver (9:05); Something we bought then never used, or used once or twice then don't bother anymore... like KK's slow cooker, or Brett's Optimus Prime (17:40); September is World Alzheimer's Month (25:25); Something we bought then never or rarely used (32:50); Civic election chat - Kevin Klein is running for mayor! (35:35); Something we bought then never or rarely used (41:05); Winning entry on stuff we bought then never or rarely used (43:45); Songs with Lake Ontario in them! (47:30).

  • August 31 · 1 hr 9 min

    Tech Down

    Good tech that kind of sucked, like dot matrix printers that were noisy and took forever (1:40); Dozens of Canadian on Henderson highway ok the way to Lockport… what's the story?!? / Blue Rodeo crowd cheers loudly for LAKE ONTARIO lyrics AND... Google Maps on Brett's computer shows Lake Ontario, but on his phone it shows Lake America (8:30); Good tech that kind of sucked (15:25); Pardon the Interruption sports talk show goes after Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck - "GO TO HELL" (18:30); Tornadoes in WestMan... and August weather recap / September lookahead David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada (26:15); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (35:20); The Tilt-a-Whirl has turned 100!!! (46:15); Winning entry on good tech that kind of sucked (52:20); Bomber chat, Banjo Bowl, Labour Day Classic... and the time the LDC was shown on tape delay due to NASCAR / Chasing the weekend storms in WestMan, and soon Texas Aaron Jayjack, storm chaser (56:45).

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