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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Do You Remember Dancing In September? 01.09.2021

It's already SEPTEMBER?? // learning loss in schools // school zone speed limit! // Gold for the women's hockey team (1:40); Dancing is back at vaxed weddings, so today we'll discuss 'marital musical moments' (8:15); SCHOOL SPEED ZONES ARE BACK! (15:25); Texts on marital musical moments (22:15); Driver stabbed in road rage incident...is it on the rise and what's behind it? (24:55); LE BURGER WEEK!...

Why Don't You Take Your Radio, And Go Stand In A Field 31.08.2021

Brett's computer in 'his spot' isn't working, so he's discombobulated. ROUTINE DERAILED! (1:40); China limits children to no more than 3 hours of video games a week! (8:50); Manitoba man finally getting the vaccine, first member of his family to do so (12:55); The times our parents threw us outside, like when we played too many video games (20:40); Texts on when our parents used to toss us outside...

Bugs; Bombers 30.08.2021

Mackling's off this week, Lauren went to her first Bomber game of the season, the grass is green, WASPS, & Pallister is stepping down?? (0:30); More on Pallister stepping down as premier (8:00); Wasps are driving us nuts. What's your story on adventures with pests? (12:05); The Sounds of the Game! (19:00); WASPS driving Winnipeggers crazy. U of M hearing more complaints on yellowjackets, and crick...

Le Murder Hornets 27.08.2021

Greg is off next week! (0:30); Consternation over MURDER HORNETS (7:30); The games we played outdoors as kids (11:10); Afghanistan: with no more evacuation flights to Canada, what's next for people trying to get out? (18:10); The Couch Potatoes: There's a new Candyman movie! (25:40); Stamps/Blue Bombers Preview (34:30); The connection between student and teacher (41:00); Gab with Gabby (50:50); Wi...

Beets, BBQ, Battlestar Galactica 26.08.2021

McNabb is back just in time for BEETS! (1:40); Where the PHAC is PHAC? Silenced by the election (8:30); Vaccine hesitancy in Southern Health (12:35); Talking to strangers can make you happier. Got a stranger story? (21:10); Texts on strangers (28:10); Small Town Salute Two Old Crows BBQ Smokehouse just outside of Miami (30:20); Vaccine conversations in Southern Health Winkler Mayor, Martin Harder...

Time Waits For No One 25.08.2021

Is summer done?? (1:40); Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones has died. What music did your parents introduce you to? (8:30); Vaccines & masks - getting ahead of the 4th wave (16:20); Texts on the music your parents you liked (24:10); Cycling across Canada to help Tataskweyak Cree Nation - set to arrive in Winnipeg today! (26:10); COVID modelling, and... This Is Our Shot (32:40); Weekly visit with...

Rolling In The Debt 24.08.2021

WAKE UP!! More sleeping misadventures for Brett on his stupid comfy chaise / housing & affordability (1:40); MCC extends TRIP (Tourism Rebate Incentive Program) (9:30); Questions on mandatory vaccination (13:20); Dave Grohl performed with his daughter. In your wildest dreams, what would you like to do with your parents? Or your kids? (18:50); Twitter slaps 'manipulated media' label on Liberal post...

All We Are Saying... 23.08.2021

Greg appeared to be in paradise at the lake, Brett saw Tucker! (0:30); Election chat: Brett is not voting for anyone, but will show up to spoil the ballot (can't formally decline federally) (7:45); Where are you most at peace? (16:15); Edmonton Elks game vs Toronto on Thursday postponed due to COVID outbreak (24:00); Texts on being at peace (32:00); It's okay to criticize the Taliban without being...

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman: It's ok to criticize the Taliban without being racist or Islamophobic 23.08.2021
Election? Really? 13.08.2021

After so many years of Canadian sacrifice in Afghanistan, looks like it's again falling into the hands of the Taliban (1:37); Apathy towards politics as we head to the polls for the second time in as many years (10:35); As a Metallica album turns 30, we ask you what you're favourite album released when you were 15 (18:20);  Morberg house gets set to celebrate 5 years helping people reach sobriety...

(Re)Sign of the Times 11.08.2021

Now what? What follows Pallister's resignation? Find out from the likes of Bonnie Staples Lyons, Richard Cloutier and more.

State of the Reunion 10.08.2021

Manitoba's only medalist returns home, we talk our favorite reunion scenes from movies, breakfast with Jermarcus Hardrick and more!

Drier Straits 09.08.2021

Brett is on holidays, Lauren is back! (1:01); When have you broken the rules? (8:25) Border opens to Americans (15:32); Record number of cattle being auctioned (21:36); Manitoba's water crisis (30:45); Weekend sports update from Bob Irving (37:51); Kids and testing (45:00) & Winning text (50:11)

That's All (For The Week), Folks! 06.08.2021

GO BOMBERS! (1:40); Back to School Plan unveiled by the province, to much criticism (8:05); Favourite cartoon theme songs! (14:00); Bomber game! How'd it go? What was it like to be there? (21:50); The Couch Potatoes! (29:45); Car Rental insurance... best laid plans (BC woman gets $4000 hail damage bill cuz her insurance didn't cover pickup trucks) (39:15); Sounds of the Game! (45:30); Humane Socie...

Emotional Rescue 05.08.2021

IT'S BOMBER GAME DAY YEAHHHHHHHH! (0:30); Further reaction to mask mandate switcheroo (6:00); Which event have you attended that made you emotional? (14:00); Texts on emotional events (20:15); Small Town Salute - Brett's going to Hecla this weekend! (21:45); Family with generations of Bomber superfans (25:50); Quitting Time? Nearly half who prefer to work from home would look for a new job if forc...

For Crying Out Crowd 04.08.2021

Show Intro (1:01); Pallister's 'apology' (6:42); Updated health orders (10:16); Biggest crowd you've ever been in? (17:48); Texts on crowds (23:12); Restaurants update (24:43); Updates for personal services (33:17); CFL COVID policy (44:25); Winning text (50:24)

We're Talkin' Base(andfoot)ball 03.08.2021

Jeez it's already August! (1:40); Funny things that happened to us when we played sports as kids (8:15); MOFA requests mandatory vaccinations for students and staff (16:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Adam Bighill (24:50); We almost didn't make it back to the studio in time cuz elevators! AND, Hurrrrray for Team Canada (33:45); Baseball is back at Shaw Park tonight! (43:00); Bob Irving Monday vi...

I'm On A Boat! 30.07.2021

Big win for Canadian women's soccer team vs Brazil! (0:30); Could The Red River Run Dry? (8:35); What's the most fun you've ever had on a boat? (15:00); I'M ON A BOAT! I'M ON A BOAT! but be safe. Lifesaving Society is reminding to Boat Sober This Long Weekend (21:35); Texts on boats (29:30); What the heck is Alberta doing? (31:25); The Manitoba Derby! (36:25); Wars on Floors Total Flooring winner!...

As Heard On Radio 29.07.2021

Brett finally gets some sleep, has no focus! (1:40); More medals for Canada, and what are 'the twisties'? (8:05); Vaccine uptake slowdown, Manitoba not allowing 11 year olds turning 12 to get the shot (11:40); Informercial icon Ron Popeil dies - what have you bought from an infomercial? (18:50); Downtown safety report (26:10); Texts on infomercial purchases (33:05); Small Town Salute - Gimli Icela...

Summer Rental 28.07.2021

WAKE UP!! NHL free agency, another Jets trade, Simone Biles, Pink & Norway, video stores! (1:40); Are pickup trucks a plague on roadways? (7:55); Video rental store memories! (15:35); Book "The Good Ole Days of Video Rental", written by Winnipeggers (22:10); Pink steps up to help Norway women's handball team pay fines over uniform protest / texts on video rentals (31:00); Ridicule for U.S. gymnast...

Sleepy Start 27.07.2021

Jets trade, & lots of COVID news to discuss today (1:40); Lowest case count since last September, inching towards a post-pandemic Manitoba (8:55); Stories about naps! (14:50); Texts on naps (21:40); Breakfast with the Bombers - Grey Cup banner to be unveiled on August 5th (24:15); Great nap text from listener Dan (35:20); America's COVID Struggles (38:50); Restarting business for women's SHE-COVER...

King Impulse! 26.07.2021

Brett's back, Lauren's off, and Greg's back in the building! (1:40); How to avoid "YOLO spending" post pandemic (8:30); Impulse shopping! Ever make a dumb shopping decision? (14:35); Texts on impulse shopping (21:40); Montreal Canadiens make stunning choice in NHL Draft (24:25); Listener with great tip on saving money - stopped going to Tim's in March 2020, has saved $2012! (36:05); Burt Block Par...

'Brian Pallister has shattered the relationship between Indigenous people and the Manitoba government' 26.07.2021

We speak to Winnipeg author David A. Robertson about the opinion piece he wrote for The Globe and Mail

Guilty As Charged 23.07.2021

Show Intro (0:30); The drought ravaged local farms/ranches (6:20); Favourite guilty pleasure song (15:40); WPA Partner with wounded warrior Canada on mental wellness (20:40); Covid cases rising in the US (31:00); The Olympics officially get underway today...what it's like to compete at the top of your game Kirby Cote, Paralympic swimmer (36:05).

Millions of Beaches 22.07.2021

Show Intro (0:30); The time(s) a stranger helped you out (7:20); Did you mix vaccines? What some cruise lines and countries are saying 'no' to mixed doses (11:30); Small Town Salute: Your Favourite Beach (18:40); SCE Lifeworks CEO Oly Backstrom (24:10).

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