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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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CJOB / Curiouscast

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www.cjob.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

WAKE UP, BRETT!! 23.01.2019

Brett decides he needs to change his alarm settings (1:45); Are you a slob at the movie theatre? (7:20); Global's Alison Mackinnon on the new Canada Food Guide (14:40); The latest from the trial of a man accused of murdering a Winnipeg Transit driver (20:10); More students arrested for online threats (22:30); Bebe Rexha...too BIG for designers?! (28:00); WSO and the Winnipeg New Music Festival: a...

It's Just An Honour To Be Nominated... 22.01.2019

City vs. Province on funding (1:30); Oscar nominations (8:20); Canada Food Guide getting a facelift (14:00); Tenant Insurance (21:45); Leah Hextall on DefenceWoman (28:50); Living the Keto lifestyle (34:05) and Crime Stoppers Awareness Month (45:55). 

The Start...of a Dynasty 21.01.2019

The MAGA hat teen and the Indigenous protester; Do you like Dynasties? Dave Phillips on the (bad) weather; Andrew Swan is running for federal office; National non-smoking week...with Big Tobacco; and Moose Jaw vs. Norway?!

"...But It's A Dry Cold!" 18.01.2019

The story of stranded pilot Happy Bednarek (1:30); Winnipeg Jets on fire lately (11:10); Which winter cliche do you hate the most? (16:55); Two Manitoba women forced to read their online threats out loud (24:30); Washington update with Reggie Cecchini (31:20); Nothing Much Happens podcast (39:45). 

Don't Freeze Us Out! 17.01.2019

A Canada Post horror story (1:30); We talk "Do-Overs" (9:30); Threats to school on social media (16:35); Washing your car while it's cold (24:45); HSC Radiothon tee-up (30:25); and understanding the Keto diet (41:30). 

Taking (Good) Credit 16.01.2019

How to survive a coldsnap (1:30); Can you remember last year's Best Picture winner? (11:50); Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson on the Manitoba Film Tax Credit (17:35); Bob Irving on Adam Bighill (24:35); Kelley Keehn on overcoming holiday debt (31:00); Judy Smith from Before the Bridge K-9 rescue (47:00). 

Brrr(eakfast w/ The Bombers); Brrr(exit); Brrr (It's Cold Out!) 15.01.2019

Talking about yesterday's hold and secure at Arthur Day Middle School (1:30); The coldest weather you've ever experienced (9:45); A horrible story of animal cruelty (16:35); Bomber QB Matt Nichols on the Adam Bighill signing! (32:10); Global's Redmond Shannon on Brexit (45:30).

My Pet Podcast 14.01.2019

Icy driving adventures (11:25); Snoop Dogg does play-by-play (23:25); Musician Robb Nash (26:35); Plaque stolen from Ukrainian Labour Temple (34:30); Brett enlists My Pet Monster to help post an apartment ad (40:25).

Dip Into This Podcast! 11.01.2019

Clarifying the Breathalyzer laws (1:30); Things we'd do again (12:10); Portage & Main protest (17:20); Problems with Handi-Transit (24:15); Meteorologist fired after racial slur slip-up (30:40); Dipping chicken fingers...in coke?! (35:50); and Greg chats with Mike Holmes Jr. (39:10). 

Try This! 10.01.2019

New breathalyzer laws (1:30); Trying something you haven't done in so long, it's new again! (15:00); Should we put seatbelts in school buses? (20:25); Take a vacation to an Ice Hotel! (27:45);We talk about "Tidying Up" with Marie Kondo, the new netflix smash hit! (33:55); and Ann Kaplan (45:05), a Real Housewife of Toronto, talks about her new book!

Expressing Forgiveness 09.01.2019

Laurie Thomas (1:30), mother of late Humboldt Bronco Evan Thomas; The grossest things we've ever eaten (10:55); Reacting to online threats to PM Trudeau (19:20); An inspiring story from the HSC (26:50); Global's Reggie Cecchini (35:30) on Trump's prime-time address; Mexico travel tips (41:55); and the Athletic's Murat Ates (49:45) on a special Valentine's Day card-making event. 

A Great $%&@! Podcast... 08.01.2019

Brett gets stuck and unstuck, and not engaged (it'll make sense!) (1:15); Kelly Moore, Judge of Winter (7:45); Winnipeg Humane Society's Pet Lost Support Line (15:25); Mötley Crüe and a heavy (pedal to the) metal citizen (21:25); What is the effect of swearing in front of your kids? (25:00); and the Co-Operators on flood coverage (32:05). 

No Señor! 07.01.2019

Snow days! (1:15); Sports cyberbullying w/ Doub Brown (6:45); Why babies turn blue at birth (22:15); Alzheimher Society of Manitoba launches new campaign called #ILiveWithDementia (30:00); Today is Orthodox Christmas (38:25); and the Winnipeg Jets talk to help kids with mental wellness (47:00). 

We'll All Tell You, Listen To This Podcast... 04.01.2019

Is Wilkes due for a change in speed limit? (1:15); Dumb things teachers have taught us (4:25); Many issues with sidewalk clearing (11:25) Daylight Saving Time on the way out? (no) (17:05); Feeling Minnesota? (26:35); Brows By G on Dragon's Den (33:55). 

What...Is Your Quest? 03.01.2019

Christian Aumell (1:15) on his 2019 outdoor rink quest; also, what is your quest? (9:40); Bu shields, yay or nay? (17:00); Remembering Bob Einstein aka Super Dave aka Marty Funkhouser (23:05) & "Mean" Gene Okerlund (26:55); What's brewing at Fort Whyte Alive with Barrett Miller (37:00); and China says "Wish You Were Here" from the dark side of the moon (46:50). 

Bandersnatch-Up This Podcast! 02.01.2019

Our (sure-fire, will-definitely-but-maybe-not-complete) New Years Resolutions (1:15); Dry January! (10:00); Brett review's Black Mirror's "Bandersnatch" (19:05); A Maze In Snow (28:35); A Minnesota Garbageman is also a scout for the Jets?! (35:05); and the Heritage Classic is coming...to Regina! (46:00);

Don't Be So Salty! 28.12.2018

We talk salty snacks (1:15); Look into the "Black Mirror" movie (7:45); A family in Winkler is hitting the road (16:30); A St. B man keeps running (23:50); Check in with Keepwood Sustainable Eyewear (32:10); and talk to the Winnipeg Pregnancy & Infant Loss Self-Help Group (41:05). 

Christmas Yule & Mercy Rule? 27.12.2018

Running 150 miles for Siloam Mission (1:15); Etiquette for returning gifts (7:00); Watch what Brett watches (15:20); Small Town Salute: Manitou (20:00); More returning gift talk with the Retail Council of Canada (26:40); Bob Irving & Kelly Moore (35:45) on Canada's drubbing of Denmark at the World Juniors; and the Every Body Campaign (40:40). 

The Podcast That Doesn't Stink! 21.12.2018

talking Garbage Hill sign, before getting into non-traditional Christmas songs (2:00); a cure for stinky hockey gear? (9:30); a bad pot mix-up (12:30); Reggie Cecchini in Washington (20:55); The Confusion Corner sign (27:55); and talking with the "Birmingham Rifle" author Robert Allan Young (35:45). 

A Visit From Rusty! 20.12.2018

We talk bad Christmas food (1:15); The Garbage Hill sign returns...for good! (7:00); Cannabis fees on First Nations (13:35); Rusty the Support Dog! (21:10); and, how to cook a turkey with RRC Chef Instructor Karl Oman (30:30). 

Christmas Wine & (No Marble) Cheese Parties 19.12.2018

Talking favourite Christmas movies (1:15); Remembering Penny Marshall (10:25); A 12-year old girl is suspended for...well, you'll find out (18:40); How to watch out for scams during the holidays (24:20); Wine & cheese Christmas parties (30:00); and the old Eaton's Village is being displayed at the Children's Museum (36:50); 

Crime & (Unusual) Punishment 18.12.2018

talking unusual court punishments after a deer killer is forced to watch Bambi (1:15); Is there a meth plan coming (yes) (8:55) Breakfast with the Bombers: Drew Wolitarsky (17:00); a new CIHI report about kidney transplants (26:55); and Psychology and the City (32:00)

Jets & jets 17.12.2018

do you like gift cards as a present? (1:15); Trump vs. SNL (8:45); Senior Climatologist (and harbinger of doom) David Phillips (16:05); 747 makes emergency landing at Richardson airport (21:20) and how 'bout those Jets! (26:15)

Try Your (Pot)luck 14.12.2018

Changes coming to Canada's impaired driving laws (1:10); we need to know the correct work potluck etiquette (8:20); Discussing a new mental health strategy (15:45); High school students sleepless in Seattle? (22:50); The Traveling Food Dude (31:10); Holiday cocktail ideas (43:25)

You Can Listen To Us In Any Office! 13.12.2018

Yet another Osborne Village restaurant closes (1:20); We talk Doctor's offices (7:00); Assisted death and potential law changes (13:25); Tech Expert Marc Saltzman (20:20); VOAK Sportswear (35:50); and the history of Canada vs. Russia...in hockey. (46:25)

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