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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

Line Change 08.05.2020

CFL commissioner says cancellation of season 'most likely scenario' (1:30); We used to do this all the time, now we only do it 35% of the time. What is it? (9:55); Christian Aumell's interview with Jets head coach Paul Maurice was interrupted in hilarious fashion (17:30); Have you tried going to a doctor lately? Or had a virtual appointment? Is it working? (21:05); More free time for our kids can...

Conversations Both Private & Public 07.05.2020

Curse you Oreo! Always tempting me with intriguing new flavours – Megarry (1:30); Winnipeg NHL player Brendan Leipsic in hot water after degrading comments about women surface online​ (8:45); Adele posts pic on Instagram, people comment about her weight loss, triggering a backlash against those comments - Should we be commenting on weight loss? (16:40); Kenora would love for you to visit, but not...

Love Yurts 06.05.2020

Once the pandemic ends, will more people working from home STAY home? (1:30); Lingering questions over Polo Park redevelopment plan (7:20); Winnipeg Harvest just had its busiest month EVER (15:05); Hal Anderson's weekly visit, and he's in the building today! (24:25); St. Boniface Hospital Foundation hosting at at-home gala: Rose Soiree presents SoirIN (32:40); BMO says post COVID, up to 80% of its...

Mackling, Megarry, and...Milton?! 05.05.2020

Greg's overnight misadventures with his dog, cold yard, and his bbq. Lauren is still tired. (1:30); Brett the Explorer! Went for a 'reopening' tour on Monday, including getting a haircut (7:15); Manitoba trucker stuck in the United States​ as COVID-19 challenges (15:25); Lingering questions on reopening - Can we still try on clothes? (22:35); Bob Irving on CJOB rebroadcasting the Blue Bombers' big...

Murder Hornets...Why'd It Have To Be Murder Hornets? 04.05.2020

Reopening Day in Manitoba! (1:30); Weekend colleagues act like slobs, leave huge mess to clean. What don't you miss about going to work, if you're at home, and if you ARE going in, what don't you miss about pre-pandemic work life? (8:10); Retail Council of Canada on who's ready to reopen, and lingering questions & concerns (16:00); Oh great, MURDER HORNETS (22:50); The United Way on Giving Tuesday...

What's The Deal With Podcasts?! 01.05.2020

What are your favourite sitcoms of all time?​ (1:30); Buy local! Manitoba farmer tells us how he's working to keep Manitoba fed, one customer at a time (9:05); Local business making sanitizer & donating the proceeds! (16:55); Bob Irving on the CFL asking for federal financial aid (24:10); The first real-life superhero as chosen by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (31:50); Body Measure, which led a coalit...

Shave And A Haircut: Too Soon? 30.04.2020

Manitoba begins to reopen on Monday. Excited? Or too soon? (1:30); Ever get distracted by mystery noises? Like a rattle in the desk you can't figure out? (6:10); What do we need to consider as we slowly reopen some businesses and parks next week? (11:20); Schools won't be reopening any time soon - why some parents are throwing up their hands on home schooling! (19:10); Megarry's barber at Tony's B...

Still L.O.R.A.X. 29.04.2020

Need a distraction? How about Dr. Seuss set to the music of Dr. Dre? (1:30); What was your favourite book when you were a little kid? (8:40); Province getting ready to re-open, what does the Manitoba Child Care Association hope to see? (14:25); Mayor Brian Bowman's monthly visit (22:15); City Councillor Brian Mayes on EPC rejecting the Polo Park proposal (29:45); Adopt a Business Challenge tops $1...

The Truth Is In Here! 28.04.2020

Is Tuesday the worst day of the week? (1:30); As MB prepares to unveil its re-opening plans, how are people feeling about re-opening? IPSOS has the answer (7:15); Breakfast with the Bombers with Offensive Coordinator Buck Pierce! (16:00); What non-essential businesses are looking for in a possible re-opening as another rent cheque comes due Friday (24:40); The Preferred Perch explains why you shou...

Beer Necessities 27.04.2020

Brett went to visit friends on Saturday. Should he have? Even while observing physical distancing? (1:30); Huge lineups for Half-Moon & Sargent Sundae. Where are you seeing more people congregate, and does it concern you? (8:30); The 'Bridgwater Street Racing League' raising eyebrows for neighbourhood citizens (14:05); Beer shortage! How's it affecting the local craft beer market? (21:15); School...

Propane & Propane Accessories 24.04.2020

Mackling's first attempt at using the barbecue for 2020 did not go well (1:30); What's your favourite barbecue meal? (5:45); Looking to do some projects around the house during the pandemic? Olympic Building Centre is still open and is ready to help! (12:10); Winnipeg clothing company shifting production to PPE (20:40); The Keeper of the Grey Cup! (29:00); Life in quarantine - Wife of former Winni...

Duh! 23.04.2020

FINALLY some nice weather! (1:30); The Manitoba connection to Nova Scotia - a Brandon woman shares the loss of her sister​ (7:50); Manitoba considering gradually reopening the province, SK unveils five-phase plan for their reopening (14:45); Las Vegas Mayor tells Anderson Cooper she wants to reopen the city, use Vegas a 'control group' (20:00); Important safety message from the RCMP as students ra...

I'm Just Ducky! 22.04.2020

Wednesday's off to a better start than Tuesday, and McNabb offers to teach Megarry how to drive stick! (1:30); If you could hide out ANYWHERE you want during the pandemic, where would it be? (8:35); When could the restrictions be lifted in Manitoba for COVID-19? (15:20); Survey says we should wait until we're 25 before doing THIS (23:15); Two brazen carjackings Monday morning in Winnipeg (32:05);...

Cabinet of Curiosities 21.04.2020

Megarry's latest sleeping misadventure (1:30); Meat supply issues coming? (5:50); Mackling & Megarry boarded the nostalgia train Monday - what sort of old stuff do you have hiding in your home? (12:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Zach Collaros, who is now a proud father! (21:45); Canadian Medical Association makes $20M contribution to the fight against COVID-19 (30:25); Oil prices continue to be...

Thank You. Next. 20.04.2020

Unspeakable tragedy in Nova Scotia (1:30); Calgary doctor leads impromptu group workout in lineup at Costco (6:25); Head of IPSOS on his latest book, "Next" (13:00); Doctors appeal to Manitobans to continue to seek medical advice during pandemic (18:30); Bear Clan says crime & drugs are still a big problem during the pandemic (24:35); Winnipeg Police Association on whether or not it's been busier...

Will It Not Be Amazing? 17.04.2020

Megarry is on his way to gaining the Quarantine 15, Mackling's going the other direction, McNabb is holding the line (1:30); With a new docu-series on Michael Jordan debuting this weekend, we want to know: Who's your favourite athlete of all time? (4:55); How will travel restrictions for northern Manitoba impact communities like The Pas? (13:00); 50th anniversary of safe return home for Apollo 13​...

Phone Wallet Keys 16.04.2020

McNabb got no sleep, Mackling had crazy dreams, and Megarry forgot his swipe card. No, wait, he didn't (1:30); More of your questions answered on COVID-19 (7:55); Ever arrive somewhere and realize OH NO I FORGOT TO BRING MY... (17:45); Want to help local businesses? Local Futures will show you how (24:50); Many people are drinking more alcohol during the pandemic - revisiting McNabb's award-winnin...

G-Mack Abides... 15.04.2020

Mackling, Megarry & McNabb have become The Dude, Indiana Jones & Maleficent: Mistress of Evil! (1:30); No new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba on Tuesday. What do we make of this? (5:10); If you could be any movie character, who would you be? (14:00); HSC Foundation launches new initiative to help front-line staff (21:30); The Province asks non-essential workers to move to reduced work week: Why one...

What's In A Nickname? 14.04.2020

Our favourite nicknames we've had over the years​ (1:30); The challenge to understand physical distancing and this new normal when living with an intellectual disability (8:25); Listener feedback on nicknames (15:05); Winnipeg Transit union weighs in on possible service cuts (18:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - the best Bomber nicknames​ (23:50); There are over 3,000 germs on this item. What is i...

Moving In Stereo 13.04.2020

Hard to resist the urge to judge others for their behaviour during pandemic (1:30); Hair dye is the latest panic buy. What's become the most sought-after item in your household?​ (8:55); Southwest Rapid Transit Corridor is up and running, at high frequency. Should that frequency be lower? (14:20); Winnipeg Realtors on buying / selling a home during a pandemic (22:40); How do you look for an apartm...

Live Show, Reheated Food 10.04.2020

To reheat pizza in a frying pan, or the oven? (1:30); How do YOU reheat your favourite food? (8:50); Psychologist Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman on dealing with the grind of isolation, the stress of leaving the house, and the stress of working with the public (14:25); Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Paul Maurice! (24:00); 25% of us have done WHAT since the pandemic started? (35:35); How do we defend our personal...

Play It Again, Start 09.04.2020

Three days in a row of rough sleep misadventures for Megarry (1:30); Songs you could listen to on repeat! (8:20); Munther Zeid from Food Fare on keeping up with demand, social distancing and deliveries (17:00); Number of active cases of COVID-19 down slightly, what should we read into that (24:50); 12% of us are trying to learn THIS during isolation (32:35); St. Norbert Farmers' Market now has an...

LOL with Brett Megarry 08.04.2020

More sleep problems for Megarry, couldn't tell if his dream was a dream, or reality! (1:30); Avengers Endgame trends on Twitter. Why? Missing shared experiences with strangers, and friends. (5:00); Manitoba's child poverty situation is getting worse (11:15); What are 33% of people now working from home doing while they're working? (18:10); Pastor Bruce Martin from Calvary Temple on Holy Week - wit...

In Dreams 07.04.2020

Mackling wakes up in a panic, McNabb keeps waking up early, and Megarry wakes up & has no idea what day it is (1:30); Has your sleep pattern changed during the pandemic? (6:25); Body Measure leads coalition of small businesses calling on government for more financial aid, have started an online petition​ (13:15); Breakfast with the Bombers with Bob Irving, who's been watching AXE THROWING! (19:10)...

Why Are You Doing It That Way? 06.04.2020

What are other clever changes are you seeing in stores to keep staff members safe? (1:30); Winnipegger now living in Scotland using a 3D printer to make PPE safety shields (10:55); What is your go-to snack? (17:45); With school 'back in session', how have school divisions prepared to meet the challenges of parents & students? (24:05); Property owners upset they can't enforce non-compliant tenants...

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