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

CUTOs to you! 28.02.2020

Michelle Finley from the Women Build Speakers series (0:30); Best tippers (7:55); Grant White on worries over Coronavirus and the markets (16:00); Leah Hextall (24:20); Polo Park development (30:15); Olivia the therapy dog (39:05); Miranda Oh, author "Chin Up, (B)its Out" (45:55); 

Would I Lie to You? Yep. 27.02.2020

Having coffee talking about why you lie to your doctor (1:11); It's NOT in your head! Winter hasn't been that bad (7:02); Small Town Salute stops by St. Adolphe and Amaze-in-Snow (13:59); The difference between hate speech and freedom of expression with James Turk (19:28); Plans for Polo Park with Richard Cloutier (27:49) & Veni Hovi on a Girls in Hockey Event this weekend (35:30)

The Long Wait 26.02.2020

Fewer fire halls? The new $150 million plan (1:45); How long do you wait for someone if they're late? (12:09); Vaping concerns on the rise. What are the schools watching for? (17:50); A Canadian quarantined on a ship is not getting paid (26:30); Mayor Brian Bowman stops by to talk about the new fire hall plan (30:24); Nygard...the hits just keep on coming to him, and the company (38:26); Kathy Ken...

The Peg's Dumbest Criminals? 25.02.2020

Canada's largest private sector liquor retail announces 25 grand prize for anyone who can come up with a solution to all the thefts (2:37); Stupid thieves get trapped in an elevator (10:19); Weinstein is convicted....but will he see much jail time? (19:27);  Breakfast with the Bombers, featuring Mr. Bob Irving (28:24); Coronavirus....what are we preparing for? (37:16); More liquor store talk (44:1...

I Think I'm Gonna Curl 24.02.2020

Manitoba is awesome at everything...especially curling (0:30); What's it like to be an emergency backup goalie? (6:50); The latest from the blockades with Global's Kamil Karamali (13:30); Newly-crowned Scotties curling champs Kerri Einarson and Shannon Birchard (20:35); Winnipeg Ice President & General Manager Matt Cockell (29:40); Inspiration with former Blue Bomber Henoc Muamba (35:35). 

Everyone Says "I Love You." 21.02.2020

Donald Trump is not a fan of Parasite​ (1:30); Who does the chores in your home? (10:05); Kelly Moore on the big sports weekend ahead (17:45); Local rail company taking a hit from blockades (23:46); Workplace trivia almost takes an X-rated turn! (30:51);  Combining art... with BEER! (37:24); Altona-based Team Canada going for gold at World Junior Curling Championships (45:25); Celebrating Black Hi...

Coffee & Crickets 20.02.2020

Big changes coming to Roll Up the Rim! (1:30); Would you eat bugs if they were mixed into baked goods? (15:05); Massive pothole at River & Osborne - city has known about it for six weeks and done nothing​, until last night! As we learned during the show (21:45); Listeners offer name suggestions for the pothole (25:05); More on eating bugs - how about cricket protein powder? (31:55); Feedback on ea...

Rainbow Bridge For Rusty 19.02.2020

Rusty the therapy dog has passed away (1:15); Having coffee talking important animals in our lives (14:47); Exploring the transit surplus (23:02); Spring flooding expected in Grand Forks (30:10) & buses are cool! (38:21)

Terry Fox = $5? 18.02.2020

Haven't people given up on their resolutions yet?? (2:41); Should Terry Fox be the new face of the $5 bill? (10:23); Pier 1 closing all its stores - The continuing changing face of retail in Canada (19:01);  Breakfast with the Bombers with new acquisition Josh Johnson, WHILE he's enjoying his breakfast with his son! (26:14); Condo under construction in northeast Winnipeg burns to the ground (33:37...

A Shoulder To Cry On... 14.02.2020

IT IS WINDY!! (1:30); Airplane seat reclining debacle DIVIDES THE INTERNET (7:30); Exercise snacking! Why even a little... could do a lot (15:15); Local First Nations lawyer has some passionate words about people being mad about 'the rule of law' (21:35); Peter Nygard hit with class action lawsuit alleging rape (29:40); Trivia question leads to interesting chat about the things we first notice whe...

The Spirit Of Radio 13.02.2020

It's World Radio Day! (1:30); Our favourite memories of radio (7:20);  Have you kept your New Year's Resolution on keeping fit? (13:45);  Three teens stabbed at Tyndall Park Safeway (17:15); Hal Anderson speaks to a Winnipegger quarantined on a cruise ship, and touches on World Radio Day (22:05); Some hilarious guesses in today's trivia​ for James Taylor tickets (32:10); Play4More 3 on 3 hockey to...

"C" Is For Clumsy 12.02.2020

Clumsiness infection! Also, it's cold​! (1:30); When it's this cold, what do you do with all the extra crap you have to wear when you get to work? Leave it on? (8:40); Megarry went to a daycare for I Love to Read Month, and learned that really little kids like to climb people like trees (14:10); Jay Bouwmeester collapses on St. Louis Blues bench after cardiac event (17:25); Time for the city to re...

Wake Up! 11.02.2020

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE is coming to Winnipeg! (1:30); The fitness industry is exploding in Winnipeg. How long will it last? (8:20); With Rage coming to Winnipeg, which show would you like to see that might surprise your friends? (15:50); Feedback on concerts, and The Forks replaces a hot dog stand... with a hot dog stand. Skinner's is out, Wienerpeg is in (22:40); The Forks weighs in on Wienerpe...

Old Brett Yells At Cloud 10.02.2020

McNabb's back from Mexico! (1:30); Recap of the Oscars: SURPRISE! They were fun this time! (10:05); Megarry has a Grampa Simpson moment, complaining about young people taking the elevator to go down ONE FLOOR instead of taking the stairs (19:10); Stumped! Today's trivia question stymied a lot of listeners trying to win James Taylor tickets (25:05); Pipeline protest happening in Downtown Winnipeg t...

Going Rogue 07.02.2020

What ROGUE action would you take to make driving in Winnipeg better? (01:15); YOUR suggestions on rogue action (9:42); Manitoba Moose retiring Jimmy Roy's jersey tonight (11:29); 'Not easy trivia' for Saints and Sinners tickets! (20:51); Eddie Olczyk on his new book, ahead of his appearance at McNally Robinson on Sunday (26:15); Local loungewear brand ZUEIKE creates special line of clothing for Bl...

Another One Rides The Bus 06.02.2020

Omand's Creek Bridge consternation leads to avalanche of red tape (1:40); Vancouver dad appealing court ruling that said his kids can't take the bus unsupervised (7:55); Did you ride the bus alone as a kid? Would you let your kids ride the bus alone? (14:50); Great stories from listeners, including one who was up to no good (22:25); Psychology Month: Manitoba has the lowest number of psychologists...

Keto Puente 05.02.2020

Unruly U.K. passengers on plane diverted to Winnipeg given jail time & forced to pay $100K (0:30); Ever witnessed unruly behaviour? Ever been GUILTY of perpetrating such behaviour? (7:20); Is the Keto diet safe? (14:15); Exciting news on a new school from Winnipeg School Division (21:25); Chicken Chef on Nairn has a full Keto menu (28:50); 'Artist' fakes coronavirus claim for viral video, forces T...

What's In A Neighbourhood? 04.02.2020

Chris Streveler released to further pursue NFL opportunities, likely heading to Arizona (1:45); Is Kildonan Place actually in Transcona? Confusion over neighbourhood boundaries!​ (9:50); Tribute to Chris Streveler (20:45); Dustin Byfuglien & Winnipeg Jets looking for mutual contact termination?? (27:50); Another Liquor Mart assault (34:40); The legacy of Chris Streveler (41:50); Celebrating Manito...

Bowl, Bingo! 03.02.2020

The Super Bowl hangover, & Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo delivers a winner! (1:45); Recapping some of the best Super Bowl commercials (8:05); Mackling's back-and-forth with Winnipeg Airports Authority on taxis (13:20); Should the Super Bowl and other big events like the Grey Cup be on Saturday instead of Sunday? (22:35); Drex speaks to a listener who is DISGUSTED with the halftime show (28:40); Listener f...

Snacks & Sleep-ins 31.01.2020

MEGARRY SLEPT IN! Barely made it to work on time (1:30); Your favourite Super Bowl snacks! (6:10); Retail theft and safety round-table happening today (13:35); Excited prize winner! (20:00); Aggressive unfriendly men and their fancy cars! (23:10); Winnipeg Nightlife & Lifestyle Awards public nomination process is underway (24:55); La Poutine Week starts Saturday, and Canad Inns brought samples! (3...

Start-enfreude 30.01.2020

Basketball beatdowns from junior high, character-building or morale crushing? (1:30); Ever laughed at the misfortune of others? (8:15); Canadian family doctors providing better access to care, lagging behind in offering digital services (15:40); Ever had your ear flushed? Then, no more plastic bags at Sobeys starting tomorrow (22:30); Sobeys explains the plastic bag shift (29:25);  Horrifying text...

That's A Bingo! 29.01.2020

Seems Mackling & Megarry are adopting the Kramer approach to sleeping (1:30); Winnipeg Jets are lowering concession prices - will it make a difference? (8:35); Are you a fan of the 'side sit' at a restaurant? Also, McNabb is surprised to learn how things work at the urinal! (16:20); The outdoor hockey rink in West Broadway is no longer a parking lot, and they're hoping to have it ready to go by th...

Collaros Collared 28.01.2020

Zach Collaros has signed a two-year extension! But, what happens to Matt Nichols? (1:30); Study links selfies to narcissism (shocking!), and another study says baby boomers are more sensitive than millennials (7:00); It's mild out, which is great, but it's kind of gross outside. Do you prefer mild & slushy or colder & cleaner? (15:30); Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun on the Collaros signing & challe...

24/8 27.01.2020

Stunned by the news of Kobe Bryant's death, do we need Uber & Lyft, and HSC Foundation Hope to Life Radiothon huge success ​(1:30); Medical service calls are WAY up for WFPS. Sick days are up too (10:00); Winnipeg is the last major city in Western Canada without Uber & Lyft. Do we need them? (20:15); The legacy & influence of Kobe Bryant (27:05); 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz...

One Big City? 24.01.2020

What makes a city a 'big city'? (1:30); Winnipeg entrepreneurs from 'iReuse2' were chosen to have their product in the Super Bowl Swag Bag! (4:25); The Dolly Parton Challenge, and how it's actually a pretty good reflection of how we have to change our persona through the day (15:30); Emotional support animals could soon be banned from airlines in the United States (21:25); Body Measure grand prize...

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