CJOB / Curiouscast

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 about it on The Start. 45 minutes a day every weekday.

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CJOB / Curiouscast

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Argos Come To Town...For A Home Game?! 10.07.2026

BOMBERS! PART ONE This is an Argos HOME game?? - Derek Taylor, voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1:40); Following up on the city's tree-planting efforts, let's talk trees! Got a favourite spot? Ever climb a tree? Have a treehouse? (5:05); Heat warning raising concerns for vulnerable population / Greg's emotional experience at Tim Horton's this morning with a homeless person - "We're not all bad...

Treasured Threads 09.07.2026

Greg's back and is slightly under the weather! / Rockin Thunder / Great Outdoors Comedy Festival / SUMMER PLEASE SLOW DOWN! (1:40); Folk Fest kicks off today! (9:20); Meta to build $13 billion data centre in Alberta, largest outside the U.S. (12:40); Greg's friend wore a Motley Crue t-shirt from 1982! Treasured pieces of clothing we can still wear (18:10); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Buffalo Days at Buffa...

Awkward Elevator Interactions 08.07.2026

Awkward elevator conversations & interactions! (1:40); Auto body shops overrun by hail claims (10:40); AI funding announcement - Feds providing $10M for six Manitoba companies - Evan Solomon, AI Minister (15:55); Kenora has a major cleanup underway after major storm damage (27:10); West End BIZ Restaurant Walking Tours! (35:50); Awkward elevator interactions (45:35); The Winnipeg Fish Festival is...

Rainbow Stage & Jesus Christ Superstar! 07.07.2026

We enjoyed this interview so much we wanted to push it out on its own! Carson Nattrass is the Artistic Director at Rainbow Stage and joined us to discuss their production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which started on June 25th and goes until July 12th. It has been getting GLOWING reviews from our listeners, and Carson had some amazing things to say about dealing with harsh criticism. - Megarry & KK

Humidity! 07.07.2026

More communities bracing for flooding / All this water means MOSQUITOES (1:40); HUMIDITY! Getting stuck in it, and how do you deal with it (9:50); Storm damage in southeastern MB & northwest ONT, unconfirmed tornadoes, 137 mm of rain in 2 hours in Kenora // Driver appears asleep at the wheel on busy B.C. highway (17:30); Times Brett fell asleep at the wheel and is lucky to be alive (24:50); Storm...

Worst Concert Ever 06.07.2026

MORE STORMS! When will we get a break??? (1:40); More storms & tornado warnings and thundershowers and hail WILL THIS EVER END - Environment and Climate Change Canada (8:45); Worst concert or event you've been to. Did you walk out?? (16:35); State of emergency declared in Brandon due to flooding (24:30); Worst concert or show you've been to (31:25); Duck Mountain update - What's the status on gett...

Rock Around The Clock 03.07.2026

KK has a bone to pick with the ostentatious Taylor Swift for her wedding street-shutting shenanigans in New York! (1:40); Where are you watching the game tomorrow? And is the game affecting the start time for Bingo?? (8:55); Rockin Thunder is tomorrow! Standout moments, odd moments at rock shows (16:55); Flood recap, and Lynn Lake residents can go home after wildfires (22:35); THE COUCH POTATOES!...

Lending A Hand 02.07.2026

Greg is off, KK is in!! Canada Day... did you do anything??? Should we get more than July 1st off? / Storm fallout & flooding (1:40); Saluting those who lent a hand in a time of need, like after a massive storm (6:30); Manitoba city of Dauphin under state of emergency due to ‘unprecedented' flooding, Swan River also a mess again (12:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Pritchard Memorial golf tourney is comin...

Another Day, Another Storm 30.06.2026

Pounded again by massive storms! (1:40); Southern Manitoba hammered by storms again, over 150mm in spots, 106km/h wind gusts, significant damage in Whyte Ridge (9:00); Canada Day hijinks! (17:20); Storm damage in Whyte Ridge neighbourhood (23:45); Breakfast with the Bombers - Canada Day at CANAD INNS STADIUM (30:40); Whyte Ridge house brought down by storm / Power outages galore across Manitoba (4...

Go Canada! 29.06.2026

Brett's back, and Canada advances to the Round of 16!!! (1:40); NHL DRAFT re-cap (8:25); Great Canadian sports moments (15:40); Linking Hope reclaiming furniture from Fairmont renovation (22:50); Winnipeg Police Service has added an 8th cruiser car to each shift in the West District (31:55); SPORTS! Oh Canada/CFL in Kelowna... another exciting week/ Jets Draft and Hellebuyck - Bob Irving (39:30);...

Transit In Tough 26.06.2026

WAKE UP! (0:30); Winnipeg Blue Bombers SOUNDS OF THE GAME (8:50); Something you believed as a kid for waaaaay too long (17:40); Crime in The Downtown... OPEN DRUG USE (23:50); WEEKLY REGGIE RECAP! Global's Reggie Cecchini (32:40); Transit talk (40:50); CLAYHEM! (49:15); Winning text on things you believed for too long! (58:10); More Transit talk! (1:00:15).

Portage & Main: One Year Later 25.06.2026

WAKE UP!!! (0:30); Everyday inventions you can't live without (8:25); Portage and Main opened one year ago Saturday - how has it been going for pedestrians? drivers? (14:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE Gimli Motorsport Park Re-vamp (22:25); One Year Later... Portage and Main with one of the city's most vocal opponents. City Councillor, North Kildonan Jeff Browaty (32:35); SPORTS! Hellebuyck/Bombers/Soccer....

Wake Up Wednesday! 24.06.2026

Wednesday Wake Up! (0:30); Chores that shaped your life (7:25); GOFR Run, a new grocery-price comparing app! (12;45); "North End" Rick from Pristine Roofing (20:10); Rob Gale previews Canada vs Switzerland at the World Cup (31:20); Talking road repairs (39:30); Nucci's Gelati celebrates its 50th anniversary (50:55); Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, sports journalist Patti Dawn Swansson (57:4...

Realty Check 23.06.2026

WAKE UP! (0:30); Let's Talk High School GRAD or PROM (7:05); When it comes to housing...what are the most affordable cities? Royal Lepage Report, Jesse Carlson, Realtor at Royal LePage Prime (13:10); Breakfast with the Bombers, Blue Bomber Defensive Lineman, Jake Ceresna (21:45); Farming in WestMan, Jake Ayer (AIR), Producer/Farmer in Minto, Vice President Keystone Agricultural Producers (31:10);...

Dream Jobs! 22.06.2026

WAKE UP! Father's Day/Marathon/BBQing, and Kevin Burgin is here! (0:30); Extreme Lumberjacking! AUDIO FROM SUNDAY AT PRINCESS AUTO (7:35); Having Coffee Talking... DREAM JOBS (16:50); Brady Tkachuk Traded to Florida, Kelly Moore (22:30); Filipino Heritage Month, Jackie Wild (29:55); Summer Solstice, David Phillips (41:00); SPORTS! Bob Irving (48:10); Q-LAKE LODGE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! (58:50); BBQ...

Leaders And Where To Find Them 19.06.2026

WAKE UP! (0:30); Let's all go to the pub and watch FUTBOL (7:10); Having Coffee Talking... FAVOURITE LEADERS, OF ANY SORT! (15:35); Flood Repercussion/Response in Western Manitoba (21:25); WEEKLY REGGIE RECAP! Global's Reggie Cecchini (29:45); Derek Taylor on his way to Calgary. Why? Let's find out (36:20); CLAYHEM! CLAY YOUNG (45:50); Winning text, favourite leader! (54:05); The (Almost) Perfect...

Change Room Troubles 18.06.2026

Scottish fans drain Boston of its beer! Do we link our teams TOO closely to our identity? (0:30); Mishaps in the changeroom! Brett's shopping experience Wednesday was more stressful than it should have been (8:30); Changeroom mishaps (14:40); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Wooden Gate Cider, Pilot Mound (17:05); Feedback from Greg's friend in Alberta on Manitoba saying no to a data centre southeast of Winnip...

Skippin' 17.06.2026

Hockey Night in Canada gone from CBC / Gas prices (1:40); Graffiti follow-up... Brett spotted a mural Downtown that honours the military, and it is covered in graffiti. DISGUSTING (9:35); Have you ever skipped school?? Did you get caught? Get in trouble? (16:55); Skipping school (24:50); Hockey Nights in Canada are no more (27:25); If the U.S. / Iran deal holds, how long before gas prices go down?...

Transit Travels 16.06.2026

Greg got caught in the rain / Manitoba Marathon is this weekend... don't get caught in the route's path if you need to drive somewhere Sunday (1:40); How one Irish town is trying to create phone-free childhoods (9:00); With today's transit announcement coming from the province... let's discuss transit adventures! (17:50); Lingering questions on U.S./Iran peace deal - Retired Major General Scott Cl...

Finding Joy! 15.06.2026

Stanley Cup Final is over / World Cup & Brett's act of 'patriotism' (1:40); Emotional response from Ehlers on Winnipeg after Stanley Cup win (9:10); Finding joy in the joy of others, times we were really happy for someone we care about (16:10); Freedom to Explore: Rediscovering the Beauty of Manitoba while taking care of our mental health (23:15); Ticks are bad... what other pests are on the horiz...

World Cup Game Day! 12.06.2026

Bombers lose and their defense stunk / World Cup has begun! (1:40); Soccer for newbies: What to know about 2026 World Cup (6:50); Shortened Sounds of the Game COME ON BLUE / Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes longtime NHL linesman Ryan Galloway (10:10); The Ex starts today! Midway memories (18:30); Breast Cancer Pledge Ride is this weekend... 25th Anniversary Breast Cancer Pledge...

Mackling, Megarry, and STREVELER! 11.06.2026

Chris Streveler has arrived! (1:00); More chat with Streveler (4:10); Big victory celebrations, inspired by Streveler's legendary antics at the Grey Cup parade and rally in 2019 (13:40); More chat with Streveler (19:15); More chat with Streveler (25:25); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Brandon! Buzz Around Downtown (28:05); Monthly visit with Mayor Scott Gillingham - many questions on Transit (36:30); Winning...

Wild Weather Day! 10.06.2026

MASSIVE STORM... Greg's hitting the street along with Global's Mathew Merkel, and Environment Canada says Stonewall got 250... TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY millimetres of rain (1:15); More on the storm and what Greg is seeing out there (8:55); More with Global's Matthew Merkel out and about / STORM RECAP WITH ENVIRONMENT CANADA (11:45); What did you experience in last night's storm? HOW MANY ALERTS DID Y...

Winnipeg Is Beautiful 09.06.2026

Graffiti follow-up... Let's salute businesses or city efforts that beautify our communities (1:40); CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT / Canada to ban social media for kids under 16 (8:40); Breakfast With The Bombers - Preparing for Thursday's home opener, and Chris Streveler will be our co-host on Thursday??? (16:00); City of Winnipeg on graffiti and flowers (25:25); World Cup at work: How employers can turn t...

River City Brickfest! 08.06.2026

Another hot weekend with hectic weather in parts of MB / Pride parade / Bombers win! / Stanley Cup Final is crazy / NBA Knicks on fire (1:40); Irish broadcaster says men bring too many underwears on vacation -- Adventures with packing! (7:50); The Winnipeg Sea Bears unveiled their Churchill Tundra Buggy over the weekend at Polo Park... it's a bar! (15:40); U of T researchers demonstrate AI worm co...

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