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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Double Booked (plus Randy Bachman!)
Yesterday at 9:03 PM

Greg's Heritage Classic recap / Randy Bachman is coming up later! (1:40); Transcona incumbent Russ Wyatt facing 4 challengers in Winnipeg election / Rich had four mayoral candidates on The News (9:30); WNBA Finals scheduling screwup -- Times we were double booked, or overbooked... How did you deal with it?? (18:05); Breakfast with the Bombers - Doug Brown (25:55); Why is my school ward not on my voting card??? Brett's adventure trying to learn who's running for trustee in his ward (34:20); Mayoral recap from The News with the four leading candidates (40:35); Can AI cure Manitoba’s chronic surgical backlog? (54:10); Winning entries on double bookings (1:01:35); Randy Bachman on...


Heritage Moment
Last Monday at 5:36 PM

KK's in for Greg! Heritage Classic, Bombers, and a windy weekend! (1:40); Heritage Classic was a tad chilly... Cold events you've been to (8:40); No more time change as of next week... are we all ready for the darker mornings?? (16:05); In one week...it's going to look like this, but at 830! What a Sleep Expert has to say about time change debate...(23:10); Civic election chat - Noah Redden now tied for third, Drunk Jesus in 5th... does this mean more young people are paying attention? (35:20); Bob Irving on SPORTS! (42:05); Let's talk fishing... and running in the election! - Eric Labaupa from...


World Dwarfism Awareness Day - Little People of Manitoba
Last Saturday at 10:13 PM

Visiting with our friends from Little People of Manitoba on Friday Oct 23rd ahead of World Dwarfism Awareness Day on Sunday Oct 25th


Event Horizon
Last Friday at 4:37 PM

Surprise rain and thunderstorms yesterday! / Jets lose / Greg's brother forgot he had a ticket to the Heritage Classic (1:40); Revisiting the many wonderful stories on outdoor rinks ahead of the Heritage Classic (9:00); If you could hold an event, what would it be? Ever planned and hosted an event? (16:35); Little People of Manitoba on World Dwarfism Awareness Day, which is Sunday October 25th (23:25); Visiting with the NHL on the Heritage Classic! (30:55); Weekly White House recap with Global's Reggie Cecchini (38:00); Descendants of the original Stanley Cup Champions (45:40); Winning entries on hosting events (56:10); Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational follow up chat on creating a...


MB Golf Creator Invitational on hosting new events
Last Friday at 3:28 PM

We visited with the founders of the Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational at Lorette, which I got to play in last month, to talk about what it takes to put an event like this together out of nowhere, and how it feels to have created a brand new family! - Brett


Ice Ice Baby
Last Thursday at 9:53 PM

On location at Princess Auto Stadium ahead of the Heritage Classic! (0:30); Heritage Classic! Early memories of playing outside and the connection to the community / outdoor hockey memories (8:40); ICEMAN???? INDEED WILL COMETH! - Icemaker on how they make and maintain the ice for the Heritage Classic - Manitoba's own Derek King with the NHL (14:30); Small Town Salute - FRIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, Friday and Saturday in Portage la Prairie (22:20); Mayoral debate recap with CJOB's Richard Cloutier (30:10); Civic election 2026 topic: REVENUE -- Canadian cities STILL NEED A NEW DEAL... The former Mayor who tried to warn us! - Glen Murray (38:25); Book...


Debate Me
10/21/2026

Mayoral debate today! / Jets lose (1:40); Championship trophy forgotten by Saskatoon Hilltops to be handed to Regina Thunder - LOLOLOLOL (9:40); LET'S DEBATE! Ever been in an organized debate? Ever win a heated debate? (17:10); Civic election 2026: Infrastructure recap - Infrastructure proving to be a key civic election issue (26:00); Teeing up the debate with the moderator... CJOB's Richard Cloutier (32:50); Another chat about teeing up the mayoral debate, and... why is the civic election the one with the lowest turnout?? (44:35); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat... John Shannon (52:10); Winning entry on your debate stories (1:00:25).


Infrastructure Frustrations
10/20/2026

Greg was up late watching Hellebuyck trade rumours / Heritage Classic / Nice weather! / INFRASTRUCTURE IS ELECTION TOPIC TODAY (1:40); What will Princess Auto Stadium Look Like Sunday?? (9:25); Winnipeg infrastructure: What would YOU do better, or fix? (17:55); CFB Wainwright - Scott Clancy Retired Major General (25:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - punter Jamison Sheahan (33:45); MY GOSH WHAT NICE WEATHER... but will it hold for the Heritage Classic?? (42:55); Civic election 2026: INFRASTRUCTURE Jino Distasio, Professor / Interim President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Winnipeg (51:20); Infrastructure follow-up chat and solid rant from Greg (1:03:30); CYBERSECURITY: More on the refrigerator hack in France. What do we need to...


Referendum Day
10/19/2026

On location at Morberg House with St. Boniface Street Links / CFB Wainwright / AB referendum / Bombers lose / Jets & Hellebuyck (0:30); What's going on with Hellebuyck? Back Friday? (8:15); Referendum Day: What do you like about Alberta? Ever been? Do anything fun? (16:15); On location at Morberg House with St. Boniface Street Links Marion Willis, Founder & Executive Director, St. Boniface Street Links & Morberg House (23:30); Visiting with one of the men who lives at Morberg House and is turning his life around (35:40); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (42:35); Alberta referendum - Documentary called 'Section 38' which focuses on how did we get here, and what's AB's future (54:40...


You Can Hear Everything
10/16/2026

Why are our microphones falling apart??? / Jets lose in OT / Banana Ball is coming to Winnipeg!; Property crime a key issue for Winnipeggers in upcoming election; Banana Ball is coming to Winnipeg??? Surprise 'gets'; THE COUCH POTATOES!; WEEKLY REGGIE RECAP of all things White House; More about Banana Ball and how big a deal it is that it's coming to Winnipeg; Greg falls on the sword for saying Altona when he should have said Winkler!; Milt Stegall!; Winning entry on surprise 'gets'


Nailed It!
10/15/2026

Kenzi the Intern is here! / Premier Wab Kinew at 8:35... among our questions, reaction to Time Change decision (1:40); Bomber coach Mike O'Shea is GIDDY about the hit from Jalen Smith -- Something at work that makes you giddy when it's done right (9:40); Civic election 2026: Crime (17:05); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - 60 Towns in 60 Days with Somerset Food Bar & Lounge (24:20); Civic election 2026: Crime discussion with Smashed Windows Club River Heights (34:20); Monthly visit with Premier Wab Kinew (41:55); Multi-generational housing... would you consider this? (53:35); Winning entry on getting giddy when you stick the landing (1:00:45); Heebie Jeebies is off to a rip-roaring start! (1:05:15).


This Is Fine
10/14/2026

Brett finally went to bed before 8pm, couldn't sleep / Big win for the Jets 5-2 over Minnesota / Which channel was the game on?? (1:40); Cyberattacks on fridges in French supermarkets spark food security fears (9:10); Transit recap (13:05); The Golf Creator Invitational video is finally out! Brett can't bring himself to watch it... but it'll be fine! (20:20); Civic election 2026: Kicking off today's discussion on homelessness and addiction (28:50); Homelessness follow-up: What is Avivo Village? (36:15); CAA Manitoba calls for new roadside safety measures for tow trucks (46:45); WEEKLY WEDNESDAY JETS CHAT - Leah Hextall (54:50); Winning entry on this you were scared to do, but it...


Manitoba Trivia
10/13/2026

Weird weather weekend / GO BLUE! Huge win for the Bombers (1:40); Winnipeg Jets goalie Stu Skinner thinks it's cool Winnie the Pooh is connected to WPG - What's your Winnipeg trivia nugget? (9:05); Civic election 2026: Kicking off today's discussion on Transit (16:35); Breakfast with the Bombers - Zach Collaros... was this his final game IN Winnipeg? (24:20); Winnipeg / Manitoba trivia (34:05); LONG WEEKEND SPORTS! - Bob Irving (37:15); 60 Years of Star Trek & Beyond with the WSO (47:55); Winning entry on Winnipeg / Manitoba trivia (55:45); Winnipeg born and raised international fashion model sensation Sam Parker! (58:55).


Adventure Time
10/09/2026

Remembering the 2019 Thanksgiving storm / Zach Collaros on WPG / Greg on athletes who end up loving Winnipeg / Hellebucks.com (1:40); Clay Young filled in for Hal yesterday... and it took all of 90 seconds for it to go off the rails LOL (8:45); River Heights city council candidates on Route 90 (11:35); Long distance adventures (20:05); Audio from Blue Bomber quarterback Zach Collaros on why he loves Winnipeg (27:05); THE COUCH POTATOES! Terry Fox, The Social Reckoning, Ted Lasso! (33:50); Follow-up on remote work, and work-life balance... Blog post: Work-life balance or integration? Making room for what matters (from Mercer Bradley) (43:30); How much Is Hellebuyck losing per day...


Hang On
10/08/2026

Greg did not win the million bucks on LottoMax / Condolences to Greg on Padres loss / But hey, the Jets won again! (1:40); Addressing food insecurity, food waste (10:15); What is this screw from?? Stuff we hang on to / are scared to get rid of (18:50); Things we're scared to get rid of (25:40); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Ghosts Tours at Lower Fort Garry! (28:30); More remote workers continue to be ordered back to the office -- Is that a good thing or bad thing? (35:50); Food waste follow-up: FoodHero is an app that helps people by surplus groceries at discounted prices (44:05); Winning entries on things...


The Peg Authentic has a vending machine at the airport!
10/08/2026


Food Rules? Food Rules!
10/07/2026

Discussion on super speeders and all the reckless drivers police have been pulling over (1:40); Do you have 'food rules'? Like Greg who does not eat room temperature fruit, except bananas (9:30); Kinew only answering in French? What's up with that? (17:40); Canadian Ukrainian Institute Prosvita is Celebrating 110 years! (25:30); SBC Sargent Business Community and Sargent Street Watch in Winnipeg on volunteers quitting because of what they see (36:10); Weekly Wednesday Jets Chat - Ken Wiebe (44:15); Follow-up on Tuesday chat about lithium-ion batteries and fire prevention — Where are you storing your old laptops? (56:05); Winning entries on food rules (1:02:20); THE PEG and their vending machine at...


Why The Rush?
10/06/2026

What is that light above the moon?? It's JUPITER! (1:40); Things we screw up when we're in a rush... like trying to get your keys out and into the house before Michael Myers gets ya! (10:00); The Russian Plague AND Ebola (17:40); Last night's game was on Sportsnet+ -- Were you able to watch it?? (25:05); Feedback on watching Monday's Jets game (28:00); Breakfast with the Bombers - Doug Brown (33:35); Rainbow Stage… over 50,000 attendees this summer! (41:55); American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus - Author Lisa Wade (48:50); Did you notice that bright light above / beside the Moon? It was JUPITER! A rare lu...


Why Them?
10/05/2026

Why do you cheer for that team?? (1:40); Florida proposing to eliminate property tax... unless you are a foreigner who owns property aka Canadian Snowbirds (9:15); Why do you cheer for that team?? (15:00); Manitoba Psychological Society applauds province for hiring 17 new psychiatrists in the public system... Are psychologists next? (18:40); “Deeply disturbing”: Cornell president addresses alleged gang sexual assault (27:30); SPORTS! Bombers blow it, Jets look strong - Bob Irving (35:20); Are Canadians wasting money trying to get healthy? (47:00); Winning entries on why do you cheer for THAT team?? (54:15); Deer Lodge Centre 'Carnival in Venice' coming up on Wednesday / Question of the Day on ment...


Colour Me Intrigued
10/02/2026


Wrong Way.....
10/02/2026


Stepping Down?
09/29/2026


Public Transport Tales
09/28/2026


It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood
09/25/2026

WAKE UP! FOGGY FOGGY FOGGY MORNING / Bombers tonight! (1:40); Charleswood... new trees on the median... AGAIN! Will they "take" this time? (7:25); Neighbourhoods! Let's celebrate our neighbourhoods, favourite ones to visit, hidden gems, stumbling upon something new, etc (14:45); NHL consolidates ERA 1.0 and 2.0 Winnipeg Jets records (22:40); THE COUCH POTATOES! Survivor review (Wednesdays on Global) / Obsession review (now on Prime) / What's new at the movies? (30:10); The latest in scams - Winnipeg financial advisor alleges he is being Impersonated by someone using a fake email address (40:15); What are YOU doing next Saturday night? Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Gala (52:00); Winning entry on celebrating...


Slow Dance The News
09/24/2026

Pouring rain / Brett forgot the schedule, Greg forgot his pen / Cameras everywhere for 8:35 / Power outages in St. Vital, and Tyndall MB (1:40); Do you remember your first slow dance??? (8:35); Trump proposes banning diesel exports / Carney studies the possibility of U.S. military action in Canada / Judge orders news outlets get back their access (15:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Ile des Chenes! Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre... Open House this weekend on Sat/Sun 10a-3p (22:40); Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said WHAT??? CJOB's Brayden Ewasko, co-host of the Locked On Blue Jays Podcast (31:50); Guy uses robot vacuum with a camera to catch his wife...


Wardrobe Malfunctions
09/23/2026

Chat about team loyalty, like Greg & his SD Padres... And later this morning, the Winnipeg Cyclone! (1:40); Big traffic problem - Dump truck box wedged under Main St overpass on north Perimeter (9:40); Wardrobe emergency repairs like Brett's fly or Brayden's pants (12:40); Perimeter dump truck crash update / Tragic year on Manitoba's roads (19:25); One of our radio family has shingles… spoiler alert. IT SUCKS (27:50); Another dump truck update / Manitoba Unemployment Rate is 5%... strategies for getting hired! (36:55); Special Olympics 2026 Inspire Gala (49:05); Winning entry on wardrobe emergencies (56:00); Local clothing company which often has new products from old teams... is getting ready to launch new st...


Happy Birthday, Brett!
09/22/2026

Yay it's Brett's birthday / Jets win! / Jennifer Botterill and Trevor Linden later on the show! (1:40); Decision Winnipeg: Cloutier feature on neighbourhood priorities and the big difference from North End to South Winnipeg (9:40); Unexpected / unique / out of nowhere gifts, like Brett's pic from his sister, she took one of my pictures and made it look like The Simpsons! (17:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - Tim White (24:55); Trump kicks out several news outlets, and now we have Trump TV? (35:30); NHL alum Trevor Linden on learning from competing at the highest level and why prevention matters (42:45); Winnipeg restaurateur who's dealt with tonnes of...


Playing The Changes!
09/21/2026

Slightly foggy morning / AC/DC last night / Nice weather weekend / What's with all the bees on the golf course?? (1:40); Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel on the move to permanent Daylight Saving Time (9:35); Unusual pests, like the bees all over our golf balls at Maplewood yesterday and Lorette last week (17:45); Greenland..WHAT'S THE DEAL? Europe preparing for Russian aggression? (26:10); Fuel shortages and diesel costs rising sharply (33:50); 2026 CAA EV Circuit: EVs go the distance, but charging, efficiency and costs vary (43:10); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (50:40); Why are there so many bees on the golf courses?? And why are they obsessed with the...


"Be A Part Of The Story" Radiothon
09/18/2026

Be a Part of a Story Radiothon for Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada (0:30); :37 Weekly White House recap (7:55); Times when everyday normal things get in your way at inopportune times, like opening a new deodorant when you're in a rush (16:10); Winnipeg Jets recap (23:40); RADIOTHON - Pastor Daniel Emond, President / Chief Executive Officer, Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada (32:45); RADIOTHON - Steve C., grateful graduate and works for Adult & Teen Challenge in the Winkler community office (44:05); 17th edition of Culture Days kicks off today in Manitoba and runs until October 4th (Nuit Blanche is part of it, Sep 26...


The Times They Are(n't) Changin'
09/17/2026

Jets training camp! Live at the Hockey For All Centre... and Hellebuyck has been suspended / THE FOG! (0:30); 911 outage in Winnipeg and various parts of Canada (8:30); Shoulder season weather dilemmas (16:05); We are, and will remain...the proud home of..... the Winnipeg Jets! Three year extension (24:05); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby - their trailer was robbed of $20K in prizes (32:00); More on the Jets broadcast extension with CJOB & montage from Kelly Moore (39:30); MONTHLY PREMIER! Daylight Saving update?? 911 outage/ Investment Summit / Perimeter construction (47:05); Winning entries on shoulder season dilemmas (58:55); We're back...(CJOB as broadcast partners!) but who...


Crosstown Traffic
09/16/2026

Three degrees outside??? / Recapping yesterday's traffic chaos / Lots of prizes / Jets training camp (1:40); Traffic trouble due to construction on the Perimeter & seemingly everywhere, part 1 (8:05); What's the biggest piece of junk you've ever bought? Greg bought a toy for his dog and it was destroyed in minutes (15:40); Traffic trouble due to construction on the Perimeter & seemingly everywhere, part 2 (22:20); Biggest junk you ever bought... How about a heated seat mat that died three weeks later?? (29:10); More on traffic trouble & construction... Should road construction in Winnipeg be 24/7? (31:40); Is Connor Hellebuyck coming to camp?? - Jets at Noon co-hosts Tyson Rewucki and Jim...


Running On Empty
09/15/2026

Brett woke up with a nosebleed today... got us thinking about the nosebleeds we had as kids, and how Greg needed to be CAUTERIZED!! WTF (1:40); Ever tried to run away from home?? (8:15); Running away from home (16:25); Breakfast with the Bombers - Hiliarous highlight from the Coach's Show (19:30); Question of the Day results on our relationships with technology (27:10); Cheaper flight prices to come in the fall for Canadians?? (32:10); Is the Winnipeg real estate market finally finding balance? (37:45); A new report from RBC says nearly 1 in 5 parents are still supporting kids into their late 30s (48:45); Winning entries on running away from...


Banjo Boast
09/14/2026

Greg is PUMPED UP about the Banjo Bowl! (1:40); Amusing golf rant Greg found on social media, to tee up Brett's experience in Lorette (9:10); Sounds and Brady Post Game Comments (12:35); Times the time of day / time zone messed with you, like the 49ers coach and his hilarious press conference in Australia (20:20); Jean Chretien speech from 9/11 ceremony in Gander, NFLD (27:35); Transit debate tonight for mayoral candidates (35:15); Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational at Lorette -- Super fun day, but Brett hates his life because he got the yips and can't golf and should quit (42:40); SPORTS! - Bob Irving (50:50); Winning entries on time zone...


Remembering 9/11
09/11/2026

25th anniversary of 9/11 (1:40); Brett has something of significance to show Greg pertaining to today's anniversary (10:00); Something you own that has historical significance (18:45); Greg's friend who is travelling soon got a creepy message from his cell provider... they're watching more closely than you think (26:15); THE COUCH POTATOES! 9/11 viewing recommendations (33:50); WEEKLY REGGIE RECAP of all things White House, & Trumpapalooza in Dallas (46:00); Gander residents reflect on 9/11, 25 years later (54:45); Adult & Teen Challenge Radiothon tee-up (1:06:30); Winning entry on owning things of historical significance (1:14:55); Big sports weekend! Banjo Bowl on Saturday, and Goldeyes playoffs tonight! (1:18:25).


1st ever Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational!
09/10/2026

Hey it's Brett Megarry here - Thursday morning we welcomed the team behind the 1st ever Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational being held at Lorette Golf Course on September 13th... and I'm in it! You'll hear from Lorette's GM Gareth Tanswell, as well as the team captains - Social media star Cheryl Inch aka Clairewaygolf, and Lorette's Marketing Manager Corey Jonasson aka CoJo Golf. NOTE: We were on location at St. Vital for a promotional event called BABY 500, where 12 babies under a year old raced each other in three heats and a finale, hence the chaos in the background!


BABY 500!
09/10/2026

ON LOCATION at St. Vital for BABY 500! Greg was at St. Vital the day it opened?? And Gretzky was there??? (0:30); Chris Streveler on failure and grinding for opportunities (8:10); In honour of the BABY 500... Ever been in a memorable race?? (16:15); Record increase in MB physicians over the last year (196) (23:00); Small Town Salute... to Brandon! They're hosting the musical Come From Away this weekend! In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of 9/11 (30:20); First ever Manitoba Golf Creator Invitational is this Sunday at Lorette Golf Course... and Brett is in it! LOL (40:20); Photo finish in the BABY 500 Country 99 heat / Memorable races we've taken...


Back To School
09/09/2026

Back to school! Live on location at Gordon Bell... will be heading to Mulvey School later this morning / RRC monthly visit later too (1:40); Sick of property crime and lack of help from police... they're leaving the North End and moving to Altona (9:30); Back to School: What's a class you were surprised you enjoyed? Or surprised you were good at? (17:15); Back to school at Gordon Bell with some of the staff (22:55); Back to school at Gordon Bell with some of the students (30:45); Back to school at Mulvey with the Principal (40:30); Back to school at Mulvey with some of the students (47:40...


So Much Drama In The LDC
09/08/2026

Greg & Sarah survived their trips to Regina / Massive storm on the weekend / Dynacare (1:40); Storm damage in River Heights - RCR-Richard Cloutier Reports (8:40); 'The Roper Romp'... people dressing up like Mrs. Roper from Three's Company -- Weird trends you encounter and don't know what they are (16:00); It was a wild weekend weather wise... widespread power outages (24:00); Breakfast with the Bombers - Greg's trip to Regina with the 1930 crew for the Labour Day Classic (30:25); Donald Trump goes on a Truth Social Posting Frenzy... including more North and South America/Greenland maps covered in stars and stripes (41:55); SPORTS!!!! - Bob Irving (49:35); Taste...


Experience Regina!
09/04/2026

Greg's goin to Regina for the LDC! Sarah's going to Regina for a wedding! / Thick fog today / Cars 20th anniversary back in theatres (1:40); Kevin Klein says his lawyers involved after Gillingham comments related to Nygard employment (9:00); Visiting places you didn't want to, but turned out to be fun, like Regina (16:55); Labour Day Classic preview with Doug Brown, Blue Bomber analyst and colour commentator on 680 CJOB (22:40); SK feedback / THE COUCH POTATOES! Sidetrack on cassette singles and music stores / New movies including Cars back in theatres (30:20); Visiting places you don't want to go, and had fun... like seeing Big Wreck at...


The Impression That I Get
09/03/2026

At 5:30 there were two young people shooting content while playing with kids plastic golf clubs in our courtyard - WTF (1:40); New Heritage Minute honours Gander, N.L.'s 9/11 response (7:30); Gander follow-up... Come From Away is in Brandon next week, and coming back to WPG next year // Hilroy left NFLD off their school notebooks! (13:05); Inspired by a listener who sent us her turkey gobble impression... Do you do impressions? Ever been fooled by an impression? (20:00); Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack - Scott Clancy, Major General (retired) RCAF (27:40); Winnipeg has the weakest net safety score among the 15 Canadian...