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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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.cjob.com

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CJOB / Curiouscast

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www.cjob.com

Latest episode

Oct 30, 2026

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Episodes

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)

Reply All-Pocalypse Now 12.12.2018

telling the story of a veteran who lost her leg while in uniform, and the government won't pay for her prosthetic leg (1:20); Key misadventures (6:55); The "Reply-All-Pocalypse" (13:20); Mayor Brian Bowman in studio (17:45); Miracle on 34th Street radio play (25:50); and Greg Gilhooly on Sheldon Kennedy's big decision (33:00). 

A Podcast To Fall Asleep To (Not This One!) 11.12.2018

Does it feel like the holidays if you haven't gone out shopping? (1:50); Predictions for Winnipeg housing market (9:40); Breakfast with the Bombers (15:15); Winnipeg Humane Society now offering pet "staycations" (20:45); and a new podcast to help you sleep called "Nothing Happens Here" (27:10). 

Breturn To The Start 10.12.2018

we talk transit and whether it's evolving (1:50); share our customer service stories (9:55); Global's Jeff Semple (16:45) with the latest on Brexit; A Jurassic Park-sounding gate (trust me it makes sense) (21:00); A great story involving a Red River College student and a pair of Winnipeg Jets (23:55); 12 Days of Cheese-mas! (43:00) and a new Sals, sans single-use plastic (49:35). 

This Podcast Has Hart 07.12.2018

on today's show, Kevin Hart steps down as Oscar host (1:30); A Maze In Snow (18:00); Fallout from the "Children left here will be eaten" sign (23:35); Twitter Canada year in review (28:45); Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce on the state of the province (39:10); Elvis in German (46:05) and Manitoba makes a Best Bets list (50:35). 

You've Really Been Grand 06.12.2018

on today's show, we talk about "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (1:35) and other "offensive" songs (9:40); Who complains more when they are sick: men or women? (22:15); also, what is going on this weekend on Pembina? (32:10); and do schools need more recess? (39:20)

A (Seattle) Slew of Guests... 05.12.2018

on today's show, Debbie Travis (2:00), author, "Design Your Next Chapter"; Naming & Shaming impaired drivers, yay or nay? (16:50); Snowball fights are free again! (32:05): Seattle gets a hockey team (39:00); and Derek Nepinak (47:15) on his hunger strike. 

Winnipeg is Good 04.12.2018

on today's show, Lauren weighs in on "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (1:35); Winnipeg is a happening travel destination (10:00); Lord Selkirk School Division superintendent Michelle Polinuk (25:30) on yesterday's school closures; Neil Johnston (30:40) from the Manitoba Lung Association on vaping in Vancouver; and Scott Young (39:30) on Canada's latest spacemen. 

You Can Listen To This Without Getting Distracted... 03.12.2018

on today's show, Justin & Donald (1:45); Bad driving habits (10:00); No more "Baby It's Cold Outside"? (16:20); Fill The Freightliner was a great success (24:15); Mental health advocate Robyn Priest (29:50); and "The Breath Doctor" (37:25). 

From Couch Potato to Reverend... 30.11.2018

on today's show, we talk about a Roomba server (2:10); In our Keeping The Faith series, Jeff Braun (11:00) gets ordained; we speak with Rabbi Matt Leibl (17:25); Lara Rae (34:00) talks about her final Winnipeg Comedy Festival; and Canad Inns Winter Wonderland starts tonight (46:35). 

We've Had A Few...Regrets! 29.11.2018

on today's show, we talk about regrets (1:15); a Small Town Salute to Killarney (7:45); Health Minister Cam Friesen (14:45) on reducing hospital wait times; Chat about Block Parents (21:00); and talk Monster Jam with driver Cam McQueen (26:20). 

To Throw Or Not To Throw? 28.11.2018

on today's show, how many throw pillows is too many (1:50); CFIB happy to see Canada Post back to work (10:15); Our Keeping The Faith series on the United Church (17:30); talking cannabis in the workplace (32:50); Plus, Reggie Cecchini on Trump & climate change (40:40). 

Keeping the Faith (Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman - Clinic Psychology Manitoba) 27.11.2018

Greg, Brett and Lauren continue the CJOB Keeping the Faith series by speaking with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman.

Is it time to stop using the term "midget" in youth sports? 27.11.2018

Greg, Brett and Lauren talk email pet peeves, the fight against fentanyl, coyote footage caught by helicopter, the week long series on faith continues and is it time to stop using 'midget' to define age groups in sports?

Where Is The Love (Seat)? 26.11.2018
Everything The Light Touches... 23.11.2018

on today's show, we talk about the Salvation Army kettles no longer being allowed in Liqour Marts (1:50) & (9:50); Canada Post and the Lion King live action movie!! (15:20); Wilderness Supply (23:00) closes on Black Friday for a good cause; What is Trump thankful for (27:20)?; and Bob Irving (36:25) tees up the Grey Cup!

Lettuce Prey 22.11.2018

on today's show, more on the Romaine lettuce recall (1:55); China's judging social media plan (11:15); Bob Sokolski (17:35) on cameras in the courtroom; Several Bombers are in the running for CFL Awards (21:00); plus we talk "Third & Bird" Christmas market (31:20). 

(Self) Check This Out! 21.11.2018

on today's show, we self-examine self checkouts (2:40); we discuss obscure Manitoba celeb connections (8:00); Chuck Davidson (11:35) helps us "Look North"; Michelle Gawronsky (16:25) warns that there is "no meth strategy"; Global's Reggie Cecchini (24:05) gives us a US/Saudi relations update; Plus, Milt Stegall (30:10) joins us in studio!; and fantasy author S.M. Beiko (37:55) talks about her new...

Watch The Throne 20.11.2018

on today's show, Global's Jeff Semple (2:40) on Brexit; are you noticing people qutting social media? (11:10); Breakfast with the Bombers (16:25); the Gimli shooting (24:55); Chris Adams (28:25) previews the Throne Speech; and Dr. Norm Pollard (35:50) on talking to your kids about hazing.

28 Years & Counting! 19.11.2018
Radiothon Friday! 16.11.2018
Is The Cold Worth It? 14.11.2018

on today's show, Greg speaks with a former Manitoban, evacuating the California wildfires (1:55); and wonder if the cold is a tradeoff we make to calm our fear of natural disasters (9:35); Calgary votes no on the Olympics (16:40); Inspector Gord Spado (23:20) answers more texting & driving questions; Carolyn Jarvis (29:50) on cancer causing carcinogens; a University in New Jersey banishes women's...

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