Connecting Winnipeg with Hal Anderson

Beauty Day

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:48:00 -0000

Global's Marney Blunt; CFL Hall-of-famer Bob Irving; Plus, the Finance Minister paid $12k to have his budget speech written.

Bedroom Communities Are Booming!

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:41:00 -0000

Winnipeg's derelict buildings continue to burn; Plus, booming bedroom communities!

New Batch of UFO Files Released

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:11:00 -0000

Kinew promises institutional safety officers at Grace Hosptial, and soon!; United Firefighters of Winnipeg on the weekend fires; Chris Rutkowski on the new UFO files recently released; Plus, a US man arrested for luring a girl from Manitoba.

Downtown Spring Cleanup!

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:37:00 -0000

Manitoba declares a public health emergency related to HIV; How to lighten Mom's mental load for Mother's Day; Plus, downtown spring cleanup starts today!

C'mon Get McHappy!

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:10:00 -0000

How to attract good people to run for office in smaller communities across the province; The bad weather is sticking around for a while; Plus, it's McHappy Day!

Tired of Tipping!

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:07:00 -0000

People are tired of tipping! Plus, Strongmania II competitor Sabrina MacMullin!

Cold Temps; Hot Tunes

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:29:00 -0000

Another health care worker assault, this time at Grace Hospital; Music Month concert series begins; Plus, it's coooold out!

Affordability!

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:30:00 -0000

Gas Rises

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:50:00 -0000

Gas prices continue to sky-rocket! How fast will food prices increase? Plus, using our busy street lanes more effectively during rush hours.

Tax Time!

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:50:00 -0000

Canadian Taxpayers' Federation on Carney's spring economic statement; Last-minute tax tips!; Plus, Art City Surrealist Ball this Saturday!

Pollen The Interruption!

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:14:00 -0000

John McCallum on the spring economic statement/BOC rate announcement tomorrow; Senior K9 Rescue; Plus, it's pollen season!

PST Cut: Restaurant Impossible?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:48:00 -0000

Jay Kilgour from Fionn MacCool's on the PST cut not expanding to restaurants; Carmi Levy on Manitoba's social media ban for kids; Plus, more on Sal's city golf course contract hubbub!

Robots Everywhere!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:13:00 -0000

More on the Sals contract situation; Plus, Robots!

Food Service Contract

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:12:00 -0000

Manitoba PC Party Leader Obby Khan on the Kinew Government's new food service contract; Your phone calls as well!; Plus, Mayor Gillingham gives senate testimony today.

Rodarama!

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Salisbury House loses 16-year contract at several golf courses; Recycle My Electronics fall campaign is underway; Plus, Rodarama!

Winnipeg Ambassadors

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:36:00 -0000

What positives of our city do you promote?; Nikki Buchannon, forced to close reusable cutlery business; Plus, Global's Lisa Dutton!

4.20

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:53:00 -0000

"Unlocking The Toolkit" Wednesday; Plus, It's 420!

End of Season

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:35:00 -0000

Helping prepare for flooding on Peguis First Nation; Jeff Browaty on the proposed water/sewer rate freeze; Plus, Bob Irving!

Premier In Peguis

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Frontline workers call for public health inquiry after surge in overdose deaths. Golbal's Marney Blunt on Premier Kinew in Peguis; Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling!

In A Pickle

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:06:00 -0000

Another special weather statement for tonight; Water in the farm fields; Plus, a Pickleball Tournament for Cancer Society is this weekend!

Game Night!

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:40:00 -0000

Canadian Taxpayers' Federation talks recall legislation; Ultimate Games Night: Couples Edition; Plus, The Sports Doctor!

By By By!

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0000

Federal Byelections today! Carmi Levy on Mythos A.I.; Plus, Manitoban's that had 50+ family doctor visits in one year!

CFIB: "Expand The Grocery PST Exemption."

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:11:00 -0000

CFIB petition calls on Kinew government to expand grocery PST exemption; "Middle East Mess" causing oil prices to rise; Plus, Walkingpeopleoutofpoverty.ca

Should I Stay Or Should I Go...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:50:00 -0000

Deceptive pricing at grocery stores, you weigh in; Almost 70% say workplace friendships influence their decision to stay or leave a job, according to a study from Indeed; Plus, Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling.

Gas Price: Fix?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:31:00 -0000

US, Israel, & Iran reach 2-week ceasefire; Plus, CTF says Carney should cushion the blow at the pumps.

Green with Envy

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0000

Malls Coming Back?! Plus, Scott McGillivray

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:00 -0000

Chris Rutkowski on Artemis II; Gen-Z is reshaping malls and retail spaces; Plus, Home Network star Scott McGillivray!

April Fools' Day

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:53:00 -0000

Higher alcohol taxes start today, not an April Fools' Day prank! Greg Mackling from The Start on Dauphin's indoor tomato farm.

School Daze

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Over half of the public says the public school system has gone in the wrong direction in the past 20 years; The latest in world trade; Plus, the world leader in Pro UAV autopilots!

Out Like A Lion

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:55:00 -0000

Snow is coming, again!!; It's time to help out restaurants with the PST cut; Plus, South African musical artist Chloe Lebon.

Spring Break!

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:37:00 -0000

Chris Adams on this weekend's Federal NDP Convention, here in Winnipeg; It's spring break at the zoo! Plus, Dr. Syras!

Hot Dog!

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:20:00 -0000

Richard Cloutier, on the latest with a new sexual assault charge for Transcona Councillor Russ Wyatt; March Meatball Madness; Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling.

Budget Reactions, plus Bryan Baeumler!

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:31:00 -0000

Loren Remillard, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, on the Provincial Budget; Commonwealth Kitchen & bar re-opens after arson. Plus, Bryan Baeumler!!

Stone Cold

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0000

Today is our budget day!; Scott Kehler from Weatherlogics on expecting MORE SNOW!!; Plus, it's stone soup week!

To The Dogs

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:46:00 -0000

Tomorrow is budget day in Manitoba! Rainbow Stage is looking for dog actors! Plus, Global's Lisa Dutton.

St. Patrick's Day (with guest host Kathy Kennedy)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:19:00 -0000

Your school taxes are going up! More on St. Patrick's Day! Plus, a fundraiser for Cuba.

Juno What?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:05:00 -0000

Musicologist Eric Alper on the Junos coming back to Winnipeg in 2027! (0:30); The Ukrainian guide to Winnipeg (10:00); Fertilizer costs are sky-rocketing! (17:35); International Year of the Woman Farmer (23:20).

Let's Get Snappy!

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:53:00 -0000

On today's episode, Hal is joined by Mayor Scott Gillingham in response to the new union leader coalition that urged the city to improve downtown safety. Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy joins the program to talk about how high we might see gas prices go. To end the show Leader of the PC party, Obby Khan gives his thoughts on a potential early provincial election.

Celebrating CJOB's 80th Anniversary

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:41:00 -0000

Hal celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Superstation, 680 CJOB! Featuring Brian Barkley, Fiona Odlum, and CFL Hall-of-Famer Bob Irving!

Transit Concerns

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:12:00 -0000

Marion Willis on large pill seizure; Federal boards bill taxpayers thousands for fancy meals; Advocate for the visually impaired on Winnipeg Transit concerns.

We Love WPG

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:19:00 -0000

Should people be able to use cameras to monitor homecare workers? (1:30); Jon Hamm loves Winnipeg! And he's not alone! (17:20).

The State of the City

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:33:00 -0000

The state of the city? (1:30); Russ Wyatt vs. the "noisy" bike lobby (14:20); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (21:15).

Operation Epic Fury continues...

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:30:00 -0000

Retired Canadian General Rick Hillier, on Operation Epic Fury; WPS on the incident at a downtown Dollarama; Sleep expert Dr. David Greenberg.

The Latest on Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:35:00 -0000

Operation Epic Fury in Iran continues, and we hear from you, as well as a Winnipegger who was born in Iran. Plus, Global's Lisa Dutton!

CONNOR HELLEBUYCK

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:13:00 -0000

Forty Below

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:34:00 -0000

Should Winnipeg's residential speed limit be lowered?; The Sports Doctor!; Chuck Davidson, MB Chamber of Commerce

PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:38:00 -0000

Troubles Abroad

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:12:00 -0000

On today's episode, Hal is joined by Tony Mariani, a Winnipegger stuck at Puerto Vallarta airport. Later on, Hal speaks with the legendary Bob Irving covering all things sports and the show wraps up with Claire Newell from travelbestbets.com about the travel situation to and from Mexico.

The Ruling

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:48:00 -0000

UFO'S & ALIENS

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:43:00 -0000

What's The Latest

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:24:00 -0000

ANOTHER ALCOHOL TAX HIKE

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:45:00 -0000

Love is Sleep

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:39:00 -0000

Feb 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:43:00 -0000

-ALAN CAMPBELL - CHAIR, MANITOBA SCHOOL BOARDS' ASSOCIATION (10 PEOPLE DEAD AFTER TUMBLER RIDGE, BC SCHOOL SHOOTING / WHAT'S BEING DONE TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING HERE?)

-GETTY STEWART - HOME ECONOMIST, GETTYSTEWART.COM (BACKWARDS SHOPPING / LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE SHE CREATED FRUIT SHARE)

-JODENE WEBER - FORMER FBI AGENT & FULL-TIME WEBSLEUTH (NANCY GUTHRIE CASE / VIDEO OF SUSPECT RELEASED / MAN QUESTIONED & RELEASED)

No More Getaways

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:41:00 -0000

Setting The Record Straight

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:07:00 -0000

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:40:00 -0000

Look Twice

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:17:00 -0000

MPs set to get automatic pay hike!; Author Tim Beard, "Look Twice" series; Manitoba PC Leader Obby Khan.

Chili Would Be Good Tonight.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:12:00 -0000

Home assessment shock continues!; Winnipegger wins chili cookoff in Puerto Vallarta; Food Banks Canada

It's Groundhog Day...Again

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:30:00 -0000

It's Groundhog Day!; Plus, we need to change our approach on Alzheimer's.

Manitoba Doc

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:10:00 -0000

The latest numbers on substance abuse calls; What's Poilievre's magic number? A new Manitoba documentary archive is now available on Youtube.

feat. Ben Mulroney

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:15:00 -0000

The closing of M.I.T.T.; Ben Mulroney joins Hal from the Federal Conservative Convention.

Food Drives & Finds

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:53:00 -0000

Canada's growing extortion crisis; Kiera Pionk (wife of Neal), on the Jets Wives & Girlfriends WHS pet food drive; Shira Bellan, Winnipeg Marketplace Food Finds.

The Grey List

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:49:00 -0000

Manitoba Nurses' Union to vote on grey-listed St. B; Messages from Hal's Hotline; Tech journalist Carmi Levy.

Sunny Breaks

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:19:00 -0000

Another deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis; A loyal listener and his song for a friend with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease; Carney hikes the GST credit; PC MLA says he was shut out from speaking at local grand opening of culture centre.

Red Wing & A Prayer

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:40:00 -0000

The Sports Doctor on the Jets. Red Wings in town tomorrow!; Ryan Wedding has been arrested; Dr. Syras: A.I. can make dishonesty easier.

It's Cold!!!

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:50:00 -0000

Scott Kehler, Weatherlogics; Where has customer service gone? The latest from Davos.

Cold As Ice!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:16:00 -0000

Big Bouquet for Lowe Farm! Ice fishing tents for rent at Fort Whyte Alive! "Hotshot" Danny Duggan from Canadian Wrestling's Elite

Brain First

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Barry Prentice on PM Carney's latest speech (1:30); January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month (14:25); Brain-first health trend (24:20).

Tabletop Time!

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:36:00 -0000

Winnipeg's Tabletop Games Convention is this weekend (1:30); Upcoming Cancer Care MB fundraiser coming up at the Park Theatre (9:15); Global News Anchor Lisa Dutton (14:30).

Could the Manwin Hotel have been handled better?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:54:00 -0000

Could the Manwin Hotel have been handled better? (1:30); Dr. Brent Roussin on this year's flu (12:45); The Great Canadian Baking Show comes to Winnipeg! (20:55).

Heartwarming Weekend

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Should we be travelling to Cuba right now? (1:30); A heartwarming message to Hal (8:25); "Canada poised to lose 4,000 restaurants in 2026" (14:05).

Jets Look To Stop Their Losing Streak

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0000

John Gross, University of Wisconsin law professor on the ICE shooting in Minneapolis (1:30); The Sports Doctor (15:25); Carolyn Klassen (22:55).

Merry Ukrainian Christmas!

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:35:00 -0000

A.I. and tariff talk with Bryan Borzykowski (1:30); Merry Ukrainian Christmas! (10:50); Fiona Odlum, founding member of The 5:30 Club (17:50).

AI, Robot

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:45:00 -0000

Retired Canadian General Rick Hillier on Venuzuala (1:30); CTF: "Canada Needs Serious Tax Cuts in 2026" (13:20); Carmi Levy on CES (24:00).

Happy New Year!

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:42:00 -0000

Marudo is out of Venezuala, but now what?! (1:00); Live Kevin Cheveldayoff news conference, and Bob Irving! (11:05); Global's Lisa Dutton (26:40).

Travel Peacefully

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:04:00 -0000

Alexis Marsh, her new Christmas song "Holiday For A Baby Born Peacefully" (1:30); Non-invasive treatments for bladder leaks and pelvic floor dysfunction (10:35); How to make holiday travel less stressful (17:20).

Blizzard Stories

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:13:00 -0000

Best blizzard stories (0:30); Political update with Chris Adams (9:20); Carolyn Klassen! (18:45).

Connecting Winnipeg

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:44:00 -0000

Connecting Winnipeg listeners come out to help Debbie (0:30); Tech journalist Carmi Levy on getting fooled by AI (7:25); China's canola taffirr (18:55).

The Power of Hug

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:30:00 -0000

Janice Lukes on Transit; A real estate agent who helps move Americans to Canada; The power of a good hug!

Main; Water

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:41:00 -0000

Why wasn't Main Street closed quicker after Friday's water main break? (0:30); The latest onthe lost parking spaces on Academy Road (12:50); First Nations lawsuit claiming land and mineral rights (18:00).

Walkabout

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:57:00 -0000

Another Tory MP joins the Liberals!; "Why Superhuman A.I. Will Kill Us All"; Dr. Syras Derksen.

Time for Government Grocers?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:22:00 -0000

Is it time for government-run grocery stores?; The Kinew government announces $2500 business security rebate; Kelvin Goertzen won't be running for re-election.

The Dead Zone

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:24:00 -0000

Connectivity dead zones; Winnipeg broadcasting legend Stan Kubicek.

Next Year, Golden Globes!

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:26:00 -0000

Matt Cundill, on the Golden Globes having a Best Podcast category; Canadian Taxpayer Federation: Who's Been Naughty & Who's Been Nice?

Park It!

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:24:00 -0000

Academy Road businesses upset over lost parking spots due to new transit stop (1:30); Winnipeg music producer Dan Donahue on Christmas songs (13:50); Global News anchor Lisa Dutton (21:55).

Menu Malaise

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:24:00 -0000

Menu prices to increase 6% next year (1:00); "She Leads With A.I." (11:45); Ray Dubois, Ron Paul Garden Centre (19:50).

Jets Are Coming Home

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:58:00 -0000

Reacting to Mayor Scott Gillingham's interview from The Start (1:30); ESPN's Leah Hextall on the Jets Shootout loss in Montreal (11:40); Pioneering research involving medical psilocybin (22:25).

Transit Troubles

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:10:00 -0000

Transit complaints keep piling up (1:30); A new BDC survey on holiday spending (13:45); Advances in fighting lung cancer (18:35).

Giving Tuesday

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:09:00 -0000

The 72-hour detox centre opens today at 190 Disraeli (1:00); In search of a living liver donor (15:10); Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen, author, "Swipe Left: The Savvy Woman's Guide To Decoding Men's Dating Profiles." (22:00).

Cyber Sales!

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:49:00 -0000

Cyber Monday deals/Black Friday sales way up! (0:30); David Phillips, new seasonal winter outlook (9:30); Author Robert Young (19:20).

Christmas Cheer

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:52:00 -0000

Hal's Hotline (0:30); Black Friday and Cyber Monday in Winnipeg (14:20); Dr. Syras (26:00).

C-Weed Band

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:40:00 -0000

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces supports for steel & lumber (1:40); Para Ice Hockey Fundraiser coming up (10:30); Errol Ranville, the C-Weed Band (23:50).

Stress-inducing

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0000

Over 200 Manitoba patients died on hopsital waitlists in the last year (0:30); How the holidays can be stressful for kids (17:10); How to deal with bullying bosses (24:15); The Sports Doctor on the Jets upcoming 5-game road trip (32:50).

The Raccoons?!

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:23:00 -0000

Raccoons for pets? We speak with Barrett Miller! (0:30); Five fall fixes to save energy and most importantly: money! (10:35); Dr. Brent Roussin on a new and worse flu strain this season (17:15); Plus, a De Luca's fundraiser (27:00).

Cake & Country

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:11:00 -0000

"Jenny", a Thompson Hospital nurse, on 97% of nurses voting to "grey list" the hospital (0:30); Ashley Kosowan, co-owner, Jenna Rae Cakes (12:50); Irvin Miller, nominee, Emerging Artist of the Year, Manitoba Country Music Awards (19:55).

Hope and Healing

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:53:00 -0000

Live from the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation Radiothon of Hope and Healing.

Bif Naked!

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:56:00 -0000

Shifting food habits (1:00); Bif Naked! (11:00); Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling (23:15).

Portage and Main: Iconic

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:21:00 -0000

Steinbach spending $145k a year on private security. Hal speaks to Impact Security, and the Reeve of Swan Valley West (1:00); Portage And Main: How An Iconic Intersection Shaped Winnipeg's History, Politics, and Urban Life (13:30); Shawn Goertzen, COO, Submerged Underwater Services ( (24:30).

Duck Soup

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:52:00 -0000

Carmi Levy on Amazon job cuts; Mayor of Duck Lake, SK, on trying to sell naming rights to the town; International Cello Festival underway.

New Music Monday, featuring Doc Walker

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:03:00 -0000

Emma Durand-Wood, newly elected city councillor, Elmwood/EK. Roy Mexted from Churchill band Days on Land. Plus, Doc Walker!

Signs of a Small Business

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:45:00 -0000

Shane Storie, sign collection being auctioned off; It's small business week!

Engagify!

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:54:00 -0000

How to "Engagify" your business. Plus, Dy. Syras!

Pierre Poilievre

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:31:00 -0000

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre joins Hal.

KFC & Turkey

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Kyle Connor signs 8-year contract extension. We hear from Kelly Moore; Menopause Foundation of Canada; Amber Mac on using AI to plan Thanksgiving.

Ghost Tours!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:10:00 -0000

Steve Lambert previews the fall session at the Leg; Friends of Lower Fort Garry ghost tours!

How Do You Do...

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:31:00 -0000

Manitoba PC Leader Obby Khan. Wednesday is International Coffee Day. Grammy nominated musical artist Guy Davis

Words To Live By

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:32:00 -0000

Carefree Concierge; Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling.

Here's Jimmy!

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:50:00 -0000

Jimmy Kimmel returns! Plus, Eric Alper, who will play the Super Bowl halftime show?

Story Time!

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:31:00 -0000

Bombers, Jets, and Bob Irving! Plus, Dr. Syras

Halloween, then Christmas

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:03:00 -0000

Retailers about to get aggressive for the Christmas season. Support group losing its space at HSC, may have to stop meeting. Seven Oaks House Museum's candlelit ghost tours start Friday.

RIP Robert Redford

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:21:00 -0000

Robert Redford passes away at age 89; The President of MADD Canada; Trump shipping tariffs causing havoc.

On The Rails

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:08:00 -0000

Carney & Poilievre square off again, we here from Christopher Adams. It's rail safety week! Plus, Lanny McInnes, Manitoba Home Builders' Association.

Free For All Friday!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:17:00 -0000

Doug Brown on the Bombers big game tonight against Hamilton. Canada's first dual brand restaurant opens Tuesday on Regent. Plus, Dr. Syras!

Words Not Weapons

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:53:00 -0000

Jasmin Laine, host, Over Opinionated on Youtube, on the death of Charlie Kirk. Gala on Saturday for Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba. Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling!

Roots Radical

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:52:00 -0000

Ella Joy Kelly (@Return2Roots) on moving from Australia to Winnipeg and now, back! Plus, Cops For Kids cycling team

Garden Harvest (w/ gust host Kathy Kennedy)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:46:00 -0000

Getty Stewart, on gardening. Carolyn Klassen.

The Crops

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:21:00 -0000

KK fills in for Hal Anderson

What Can Be Done?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:49:00 -0000

Today we talk to LOREN REMILLARD - PRESIDENT & CEO, WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, COLIN CRAIG - PRESIDENT, THINK TANK SECONDSTREET.ORG, MARTIN FIRESTONE - PRESIDENT, TRAVEL SECURE, and DR. COLTAN SCRIVNER - PSYCHOLOGIST, AUTHOR & MORBID CURIOSITY EXPERT

Politics, Polls, & Pop Hits

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0000

A Failed Response

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:10:00 -0000

Today we talk to MIKE FLANNIGAN - BC INNOVATION RESEARCH CHAIR, PREDICTIVE SERVICES, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & FIRE SCIENCE, THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL WEINRATHCRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSOR AT U OF WINNIPEG and DAVE PETRISHEN - THE SPORTS DOCTOR.

Tornado Tally

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:51:00 -0000

Tornado investigations are underway after yesterday. Local artist Rachel Lancaster and her magnificent murals. Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling

Taxing Tariffs

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:10:00 -0000

The impacts of tariffs on Canada, the US, and...hiring?

Big Foot/Big Show!

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:46:00 -0000

Carmi Levy on Runaway AI! Plus, we talk Sasquatch sightings with a Bird's Hill resident, and also the author of "The Girl Who Met Sasquatch"

Mind The Jerk

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:25:00 -0000

Discussion on the "Mind The Gap" report on mental health. Are there more jerks than ever? Plus, Dr. Syras!

Country Time!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:26:00 -0000

00:10 Country singer Catie St. Germain, performing at IG Field's "Country Night" Bomber game tomorrow.

09:00 Plus, Carolyn Klassen!

Pets

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:27:00 -0000

Street Links founder Marion Willis with a street drug update. CEO of Petland on their 50th anniversary. Plus, pushing for compassionate pet loss policies at work.

In Transit

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:48:00 -0000

One month since the major transit changes. Plus, what will the Bank of Canada do with its key lending rate tomorrow?

Let Me Tell Ya Somethin', Brother...

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:18:00 -0000

The Sports Doctor, on the passing of Hulk Hogan, at the age of 71. Plus, Dy. Syras!

Spicy Hot

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:28:00 -0000

How spicy foods can cool you down. Barrett Miller on the wildfire impacts on nature. Plus, Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling!

Changes

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:51:00 -0000

Barry Prentice on the Arctic trade corridor through Churchill. Plus, Musicologist Eric Alper on the death of the "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne.

Debtclock

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:07:00 -0000

How much longer will traditional moviegoing be a viable business model? Plus, the provincial debt clock!

Game Day!

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:38:00 -0000

Bob Irving talks Bombers. Plus, Dr. Syras!

Sach In Motion!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:57:00 -0000

Using DNA and other forensic methods to crack cold cases. "Sach In Motion", Canada's longest run for mental health is tomorrow! Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling.

Look, Up In The Sky!

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:53:00 -0000

Munther Zeid, on rising food prices. Brampton mayor the latest politician to be threatened. Local Fringer performer Tessa Emery "Tess Talks" starts Thursday. Couch Potato Jeff Braun talks Superman. and Paul Thomas will stop providing commentary after 50 years!

Head Down or Elbows Up?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:24:00 -0000

Head down or elbows up? A new Angus Reid poll explained. John McCallum on rising inflation. Plus, Motorcycle Ride For Dad license plates are now available!

Blue Jay Way

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:42:00 -0000

Mayor Scott Gillingham joins Hal. Plus, Blue Jays merch is in high demand!

The 5:30 Club

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:53:00 -0000

The 5:30 Club is back! Brian Barkley and Fiona Odlum join Hal! Plus, Dr. Syras.

Mocktails & Cocktails

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:27:00 -0000

Master Mixologist Mike Mclean joins Hal

Rockin' Manitoba

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:09:00 -0000

Tickets on sale now for Taste of Manitoba! The impact of Rockin' Thunder/Country on the local economy. Plus, Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook.

Manitoba Musician Matt Ivall

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:49:00 -0000

Manitoba Musician Matt Ivall joins Hal!

Safety

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:08:00 -0000

Do you feel safe in and around the HSC? Plus, Dr. Syras!

Cross-Country

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:59:00 -0000

Bombers in Calgary tonight, we hear from Derek Taylor. One of the first to officially cross Portage & Main shares his inspiring journey. Plus, Carolyn Klassen!

Recipes For Connection

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:32:00 -0000

Recipes For Connection, a new web series about caregivers & loved ones finding comfort through cooking; Plus, a new welfare & leisure centre for veterans is now open!

w/ guest host Kelly Moore

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:25:00 -0000

A successful Portage & Main launch! Canadian Government rescinding the digital services tax; Manitoba country artist Jade Turner performing at Princess Auto Stadium tomorrow for Canada Day. Plus, CAAs survey about Canadians travelling without travel insurance.

Free Ride?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:07:00 -0000

Transit riders under 18 ride free in Washington State, should that be the case here? People are heading back to Flin Flon. Doug Brown on tonight's Bomber game versus the Elks. Plus, Carolyn Klassen.

Laughter In The Best Medicine

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:04:00 -0000

Portage & Main opening on Friday; Financial planning for seniors; Cynthia Carr on the new covid variant "Razor blade throat"; Teddy Waste Awards! Plus! Laughter in the workplace means...increased productivity?!

World UFO Day

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:24:00 -0000

Meals on Wheels celebrating 60 years in operation! "Americans with No Address" documentary now streaming in Canada. World UFO Day! Plus, where might gas prices go?

Not The City It Was

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:02:00 -0000

Kelvin Goertzen on bail reform. Janine Legal on her Winnipeg Free Press piece: Not The City It Was. Plus, Global's Lisa Dutton.

Indigenous People's Day

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:34:00 -0000

Tomorrow is Indigenous People's Day. Cataracts in the #1 cause of vision loss in Canada. Plus, Dr. Syras!

BBQ & Beer

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:25:00 -0000

Amazon's Prime Day event expands. How to pair BBQ & Beer. Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling

Robots & Beer

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:27:00 -0000

Carmi Levy on Robots & A.I.; Adult & Teen Challenge's upcoming Transformation Tractor Ride! Nearly half of Manitoba small business owners concerned by the Canada/US trade dispute. Plus, The Tavern on King Edward opens tomorrow!

Game 6

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:49:00 -0000

The impact of wildfires on small businesses; Kelly Moore previews Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final; Canadian Armed Forces recruitment has gone way up!

Mayor Scott Gillingham

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:33:00 -0000

Dr. Syras

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:29:00 -0000

Spend Less

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:36:00 -0000

New Leger Poll: 45% of Canadian want less spending in Ottawa; De Havillend Aircraft of Canada on the water bombers.

Dr. Syras

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:05:00 -0000

Dr. Syras Derksen joins Hal on this Friday June 6th.

Deathclock

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:41:00 -0000

A safety consultant talks to us about de-escalation training. The Death Clock! What is it?! We speak to the founder. Plus, Carolyn Klassen.

Romance; On Ice

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:25:00 -0000

A romance-novel inspired cookbook? Plus, the Sports Doctor on the Stanley Cup Final.

Gut Check Time!

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:58:00 -0000

The wildfires and climate change. Crohn's & Colitis Gutsy walk was held last Sunday, we speak with Mitch, who has IBD. Plus, advocate for the homeless Al Wiebe.

Before & After

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:34:00 -0000

An insurance expert on what happens before and after a wildfire. Plus, proactive ways to handle big life changes.

It's Friday!

Fri, 30 May 2025 17:59:00 -0000

Ella Joy Kelly, she quit her job in Australia and moved to Winnipeg to be a research agronomist. Plus, Dy. Syras!

Mayor Scott Gillingham with Hal

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:26:00 -0000

Doors Open

Mon, 26 May 2025 17:55:00 -0000

The job market for Hudson's Bay employees; Wild fire season is heating up across the country. Plus, Lisa Dutton on Doors Open weekend.

Mentally Strong

Thu, 22 May 2025 20:03:00 -0000

Dr. B joins Hal to discuss thriving & building emotional resilience through adversity. Plus, Carolyn Klassen, from Conexus Counselling.

You Can Call Me Al?

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:18:00 -0000

Author Akli Adajaoute "Inside AI", on whether AI can ever replace human cognition.

Care Necessities

Tue, 20 May 2025 20:42:00 -0000

Bob Irving on the weekend in sports including the Jets playoff elimination, plus things not to say to a caregiver!

Leah Hextall

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:39:00 -0000

After a tough Jets loss, ESPN's Leah Hextall joins Hal. Will the Jets win game 5?!

Habemus Papam

Thu, 08 May 2025 19:47:00 -0000

Trent Brownlee from Stonewall is in St. Peter's Square, awaiting the announcement of a new Pope. Plus, Dr. Daniel McLeod joins Hal, and Trent hops back on once the white smoke appears!

My Sentiments Exactly

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:16:00 -0000

Munther Zeid, owner of FoodFare on the Canadian Food Sentiment Index. Plus, Gerry The Medic!

Holy Smokes!

Mon, 05 May 2025 19:23:00 -0000

Jim Toth on the Jets huge W; Kyle Irving on Trump's 100% movie tariff remarks; Plus, turning team gear into unique fashion!

Robert Burton "Play Your Ukulele Day"

Sat, 03 May 2025 20:19:00 -0000

Carolyn Klassen joins Hal

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:36:00 -0000

A New Day

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:04:00 -0000

Paul Thomas, U of M, on last night's federal election. Plus, New Liberal MP for Churchill Rebecca Chartrand. Also, Global's Kevin Hirschfield, on the Jets, and his beloved Habs.

Undefeated No More!

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:07:00 -0000

Leah Hextall on the Jets game #3 performance. Plus, Dr. Syras!

Go Earth Go!

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:28:00 -0000

Bob Irving on the Jets, up 2-0 on the St. Louis Blues. Plus, it's Earth Day!!!

BTO(verpass)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:32:00 -0000

John Einarson, on the Disraeli Bridge being temporarily renamed the Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Also, author Mark Gogolewski "How To Be OK When You're Supposed To Be OK But You're Not." Plus, your calls!

Rural Crime...

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:39:00 -0000

Is rural crime running rampant? Plus, shingles, what to do before and after.

Stanley Cup (The Big One)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:28:00 -0000

It's Farm Worker's Day, Hal speaks with Harry Siemens. Will the Jets bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada, ESPN's Leah Hextall. And Global's Kevin Hirschfield joins Hal as well.

Hal's Hotline

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:11:00 -0000

Manitoba Motor Dealers' Association on Trump's tariffs. Kim Moody from Moody's Tax Law on tax-free OT. Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling.

STEM Study

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:27:00 -0000

Scott Kehler on the special weather statement for parts of Manitoba; Protecting your family from carbon monoxide poisoning; STEM interest among girls is rising, but their confidence is not!; The impact of strained Canada/US relations

Election 2025!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:51:00 -0000

Paul Thomas,Political Studies, U of M: Election 2025! Carrie Shipley, author "Party On: 10 Pescatarian Finger Food Feasts From Around The World", and your calls on your election issues.

One Day In Your Life

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:46:00 -0000

Steve Hudson, originally from the UK, raised a big Canadian flag at Pembina & McGillivray

Dave Genn from 54-40 on their new album "West Coast Band" and Club Regent show on March 28th

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

PC-The Future

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:01:00 -0000

Bryan Peeler, U of M Professor, the latest on a Ukraine/Russia ceasefire, Trump tariffs, and Mark Carney

Jasmin Laine, host, Over-Opinionated Youtube show

Shelly Glover, on the potential of a new centre-right political party

Paul Thomas, on the future identity of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives

A New Leader

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:57:52 -0000

Today we talk to ANDREW PEREZ - LIBERAL STRATEGIST, SCOTT KEHLER - PRESIDENT & CHIEF SCIENTIST, WEATHERLOGICS and LISA DUTTON - GLOBAL NEWS ANCHOR

Switchin' To Glide

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:04:00 -0000

Mike Maskell, President, Winnipeg Gliding Club in Starbuck. Event at the Royal Aviation Museum next weekend.

Colin Craig, Think Tank SecondStreet.org, is it time for private health care in Canada?

Home Network Star Scott McGillivray

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:43 -0000

Around the Globe

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:30:37 -0000

Oh Canada

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:17:02 -0000

Today on Connecting Winnipeg we talk to KELLY MOORE - CJOB SPORTS DIRECTOR & JETS GAME DAY HOST, KARALYN WHITE, BRUCE WINDER - RETAIL EXPERT & AUTHOR and of course SYRAS DERKSEN - DRSYRAS.COM

Nations Facing Off

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:38:49 -0000

On today's episode, Hal takes your calls and breaks down the Four Nations Face-Off final. Also, Hal speaks with Claire Newell, the president of travelbestbets.com and professor from UBC on Canadian Pride.

Pony Up

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:06:08 -0000

On today's episode, Hal Anderson chats with a retail expert on retail theft, a new production begins in a few weeks. Also, a PC MLA from Portage La Prairie joins the program and a Winnipeg icon is getting donated...

The Disruptor

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:13:50 -0000

Connecting Winnipeg: Valentine's Special

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:18:20 -0000

Red and White, Strong and Free

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:15:41 -0000

Control The Message

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:19:37 -0000

Today on Connecting Winnipeg we talk to Aimee Morrison about politicians using social media to control their message. Chris Adams about a new poll, Erin Mittelstaed on seasonal fruits and their benefits.

Tariffs on Tariffs

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:54:28 -0000

On today's episode, Hal talks tariffs, surge pricing on electricity and more!

Tariffs to Touchdowns

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:55:59 -0000

In Today's Episode Hal discusses rump: 25% tariff on Canadian steel & 10% on aluminum with Chuck Davidson, president & CEO, Manitoba chambers of commerce and the Super bowl blowout with Dave Ppetrishen - the sports doctor. With interesting calls and texts within this episode, Chris Rutkowsk, science writer, joins Hal to tell us all about yr4 asteroid that could hit earth! All and more to come on another addition of "Connecting Winnipeg" with Hal Anderson.

Broken Arrow?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:16:00 -0000

Brandon University political scientist Kelly Saunders on the Liberal's rise in the polls, Derek Taylor on Super Bowl LIX, Kenny Boyce on John Travolta coming to town for a new film, and Hal's weekly visit with Dr. Syras!

Three-peat?!

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:07:00 -0000

Former Winnipeg Mayor Susan Thompson on dealing with Trump, and Chris Walby is hosting a Super Bowl party!!

Karma Farming

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:04:06 -0000

Harry Siemens, long time farm reports, is being awarded a King Charles coronation medal, also we talk made in Manitoba, and a possible NORAD base in Churchill.

Pause/Paws

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 03:06:04 -0000

What might tariffs mean for American meat coming into Canada? Plus, a love letter to your dog contest from the Beagle Alliance

Tariffs Tomorrow?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:13:00 -0000

Making A Difference

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:39:16 -0000

Jane Marion from Big Brothers/Big Sisters Winnipeg joins Hal to talk about making a difference in a kid's life. Plus, Dog Runs Farm owner Katie McInnes

The Pitt: True To Life?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0000

The new series The Pitt (on Crave) takes you into a Pittsburgh emergency room. How accurate is it? Hal speaks with a pair of Manitoba nurses. Plus, with is being Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Hal talks to Curtis McRae, a farmer near St. Andrews, whose wife Nancy has dementia.

Fallout from the Friday Blizzard, plus Musicologist Eric Alper

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Eric Alper, Musicologist, joins Hal. Plus, Sam Brownell on Friday's blizzard.

Brad Gross, recent owner of the Sutherland Hotel

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Brad Gross, who recently sold the Sutherland Hotel, joins Hal. Plus, Canadian Red Cross is hosting a new first aid course for cats and dogs

Pony Corral Grant Closing After 28 Years!

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:46:37 -0000

Trump tariffs and what to do? Antiquated distracted driver laws. Peter Ginakes is closing the Pony Corral on Grant.

That Is A Tasty Burger!

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:59:00 -0000

What's the right approach to Donald Trump on tariffs? Winnipeg Sun survey: Who has the best burger in town?; The weather is finally going to warm up!

Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Plus, Hal's Weekly Visit With Lisa Dutton

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:59:00 -0000

Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, co-founder of the Brainwell Institute, Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Tanya Renolyds from MNP, how close are a lot of Canadian from not being able to pay bills? Plus, Global's Lisa Dutton!

Hal and Gary Doer! Plus, Carolyn Klassen,

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:45:00 -0000

Hal chats with Gary Doer about Trump, Jimmy Carter, and Manitoba's healthcare; We discuss the upcoming Manitoba Business Hall of Fame gala, and Carolyn Klassen stops by for her weekly visit.

Don't Be Cruel

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:58:00 -0000

Building community through theatre, with Hood & Dagger productions; Adam T. Elvis, Elvis Presley's 90th birthday celebration at the Burt!

Cobra Tax

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:32:09 -0000

Two month GST holiday starts tomorrow, we talk to Kailynn from Cobra Collectibles, and we hear from Dr. Syras

Budget Your Time

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:31:54 -0000

Richard Cloutier on budet day, and Dr. Jess O' Reilly, on 2024 dating trends.

A Day of Action...

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:39:23 -0000

Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women (0:40); Jim Toth (8:45); Dr. Syras (20:20).

Online Scams & Deals

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 01:44:12 -0000

Online purchase scams, with the Better Business Bureau (0:30); 2nd professional woman's hockey league drops the puck this Saturday (7:00); Bruce Winder, Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals (12:05).

If You're Hearing This...

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:08:00 -0000

Carbon Tax bureaucracy to cost $800m by 2030 (0:30); Robb Nash on his new doc "If You're Reading This" (9:45); The latest MB Hydro scam (22:20).

So Close...

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:33:00 -0000

Breaking down the Bombers Grey Cup loss, with Derek Taylor (0:30) and the Sports Doctor (9:35).

The Boss

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:47:35 -0000

Scott Kehler, on the warmer weather, and Carolyn Klassen.

Portage Avenue Freeze-Out

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:07:36 -0000

Cuffing Season, with Dr. Jess O' Reilly (0:40); The Boss is finally here!!! (11:30).

Bob Irving on the Bombers 5th straight Grey Cup appearance!

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Time To Scare Up Some Business

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:28:00 -0000

Scary small business confidence numbers for Manitoba (0:40); Taste of Manitoba returns!! (8:50); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (16:40).

Former Mayor Susan Thompson

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:55:00 -0000

Paula Wiebe from Petland, pet weight issues (0:30); Former Winnipeg Mayor Susan Thompson (10:10).

It's A Nice Day For...

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:02:00 -0000

Kanish Sood, owner, Boujee Restaurat & Bar, on their heated patio domes (0:40); Marijus Briedi, NordVPN, on a new survey that says 15 million Canadians want to be removed from the internet (7:20); plus, wedding songs!

Go Sports!

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:43:00 -0000

The Sports Doctor, on a busy weekend for Winnipeg sports (0:40); Dr. Syras Derksen (11:00).

Crime & Congestion

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:09:00 -0000

52% of MB small businesses had direct experience with crime in 2023 (0:40); Traffic talk from the source, a courier! (8:55); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (18:00).

Do You Like Scary Movies?

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:33:00 -0000

Director/Podcaster/Film Fanatic Kevin Smith! Phantom of the Paradise celebrates 50 years! (0:30); Horror Movie Day! (9:05).

WWTD?

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:18:04 -0000

Stefan Epp-Koop, Canadian Foodgrains Bank (0:40); What will Trudeau do? (7:30).

La Niña Looms!

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:53:00 -0000

Bruce Johnson, La Niña is looming (0:40); Tracy Garbutt, CNIB, making Manitoba the guide dog puppy province (6:30); Lisa Dutton, Global News Anchor stops by for her weekly visit (12:15).

Lloyd Axworthy; Carolyn Klassen

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:21:01 -0000

Winnipeg Humane Society had to turn away thirty animals yesterday, what can we do to help? (0:40); Lloyd Axworthy (8:20); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (18:35).

A Work of Art!

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:00:01 -0000

Chris Adams, on the Tory leadership race, and the 2024 US election (0:40); 19 works of art from the WAG being auctioned off (13:30); France Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation (19:05).

Falling and Railing

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:34:00 -0000

John McCallum on Canada's falling inflation (0:30); Sel Burrows on the rail yard relocation project (9:10); Julie Poirier, Newell Brands, on a new survey about food waste (16:00).

Boo!!!

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:25:00 -0000

Carolyn Weiss, President, Friends of Lower Fort Garry. Upcoming ghost tours!

Teah Sarchuk, owner, Socialish. Digital marketing workshop Thursday!

What A Show!

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:27:00 -0000

Bob Irving, Bombers vs Elks

Peter Ginakes, 30th Anniversary Car Show, Saturday at the Pony Corral on Nairn

Dr. Syras

Guess Who's Back?

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:27:57 -0000

It's Knickers and Kickers day!

Plus, Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling is back!

The Lottery

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:06:00 -0000

Evelyn Mitchell, Things Roadshow, this Saturday at St. Luke's Anglican Church

Producer Tyson Rewucki on the $80m split lottery

The Hold Steady

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:01:00 -0000

Chris Adams, U of M, on the recent by-election

Dr. Mona Shafey, University of Calgary, Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Between The Buns Finals!

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:30:50 -0000

Shaun Jeffrey - Executive Director, Manitoba Restaurant & Food Services Association

(Between the Buns finalists have been announced / Carlo's Cucina, Bull & Filly, Block & Blade, and Brazen Hall / they compete for title Thursday night @ Sysco commercial kitchen)

Are You Ready...

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:18:17 -0000

Farmer Curtis McCrae, his canola crop just took at $60,000 hit!

CJOB Producer Tyson Rewucki, NFL 2024 Preview

Adventureland

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:34:17 -0000

Tom Hudson, an adventurer from New Zealand, is in Winnipeg, and spoke with Hal!

Retired General Rick Hillier

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:23:29 -0000

Life Skills!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:53:00 -0000

Will Penner, Math Teacher, "life skills kids need to learn in school"

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Farmskill

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:43:13 -0000

The "Take Root" Festival is on this weekend in Thalberg, MB!

Imaginationland

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:58:06 -0000

Dr. Syras, can your imagination be measured?

Bomber Football!

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:18:00 -0000

Bob Irving, on Bombers vs Lions tonight

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Icelandic Festival & More!

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:08:00 -0000

Ian Hudson, U of M, "Is hosting the Olympics really worth it?"

Julianna Roberts, Icelandic Festival in Gimli this weekend

Neil Reavely, 9 CFL Games, 9 Stadiums, 2 Weeks

The Birds and The Bugs

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:35:00 -0000

Scott Kehler, Humidex of 40 today!

Sherrie Versluis, Preferred Perch, birds and bugs update

Mini-podcast

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:02:00 -0000

Jen Arnold, just completed miniature of Winnipeg City Hall

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Hold The Line

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:45:04 -0000

Colin Craig, Think Tank SecondStreet.org (Health Reform Now doc)

Todd Longley, The Rock n' Roll Fisherman

Oh Indeed!

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:44:00 -0000

Elise Marcotte, Indeed. Health Care jobs hardest to fill

Bruno Silvestre, Dean, Asper School of Business

Escape From New York

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:26:00 -0000

Scott Gillingham, Winnipeg Mayor, stuck in NYC due to Global IT outage

Bob Irving, Bombers vs Riders tonight

Dr. Syras Derksen

Back Again

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:23:00 -0000

Dr. Craig Jenne, U of Calgary, Biden has COVID

Kyle Ross, MGEU, fixing the health care staffing crisis)

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

You Are A Tourist

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:19:00 -0000

Linda Whitfield, Travel Manitoba

Natalie Thiesen, Tourism Winnipeg

Dragonfly Fest

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:58:00 -0000

John McCallum, Asper School of Business, inflation rate is down

Kevin Meilleur, owner, Mosquito Tech

Jacques Bourgeois, Oak Hammock Marsh, Dragonfly Festival

Toning Down The Anger...

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:05:00 -0000

Shannon Sampert, political scientist & columnist, talks to Hal about the growing anger in Canadian politics, and what can be done about it.

Game Day!

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:52:00 -0000

Derek Taylor, voice of the Bombers

Dr. Syras Derksen

Money Money!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:05:00 -0000

Robin Taub, teaching your kids to be responsible with money

Warren Clark, U of M, upcoming panel discussion on creating safe spaces for young black men

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Hot Stuff, Coming Through!

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:07:00 -0000

Scott Kehler, Weatherlogics, on the heat wave

Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers' Federation

Hot Dog!

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:55:00 -0000

Gerry The Medic, protecting yourself against extreme heat

Brent Thompson, celebrating 95 years of Skinner's Hot Dogs in Lockport

I Do!

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:02:00 -0000

Wayne Palendat - owner, Let's Tie The Knot

Dr. Syras Derksen

BBQ-Gotta Try This!

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:26:00 -0000

Adrian Bruce, Tortuga's Smokehouse

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Click This

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:55:00 -0000

Doug Brown, Bombers hope to avoid going 0-4

Dr. Satnam Nijjar, Winnipeg is a hotspot for migraines

Dr. Syras Derksen, the psychology of clickbait

Between The Buns

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:13:00 -0000

Shaun Jeffrey, "Between The Buns" local burger competition

Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Teresa Cotroneo, plus some Folklorama news!

Bruce Johnson, Canada Day weather

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Summer Questions?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:53:04 -0000

Jeff Hofer, Camp Manitou

Bob Irving on the Bombers and Game 7

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:57:26 -0000

Brian Barkley on the passing of Larry Updike

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:07:17 -0000

Water Ready

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:02:00 -0000

Tim Shanks, are we ready for a Calgary-like water emergency?

St. Amant autism ride raffle is back!

Mosquitoes: Not Good!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:46:00 -0000

Clint Roseverar on the bad mosquito season

Merle Balsillie, Save The Kilns!

The Truth Is Out There

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:34:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Christ Rutkowski, on a Harvard survey of "do you think aliens exist?"

Barrett Miller, Manager of Education, Assiniboine Park

Dr. Syras, 5 reasons to unplug from social media

D-Day, +80 Years

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:48:00 -0000

Brian Batter, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Winnipeg Rifles

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Lush Lawns Last Gleaming

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:55:00 -0000

Dave Hinton from Weed Man, lush lawns!

Lori Cohen, the Beagle Alliance on tomorrow's Beagle Benefit

F.A.S.T. Action

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:27:00 -0000

Katrina Rogan, stroke survivor

Bryan Borzykowski, financial writer

Wetlands

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:01:00 -0000

Scott Kehler, on a very wet weekend, and Gerry Friesen, author "The Recovering Farmer"

Mayor Scott Gillingham

Tue, 28 May 2024 17:20:07 -0000

Apple Music To My Ears

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:03:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Greg Burnett, Executive Director, DCSP

Eric Alper, Musicologist on Apple's 10 Greatest Albums

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Raise Up

Tue, 14 May 2024 18:59:59 -0000

Hal's guests:

Bruce Johnson on the Winnipeg weather

Yonah Budd, host of At Your Best, on how to ask for a raise

(No) Coffee Talk...

Mon, 13 May 2024 20:09:06 -0000

Hal's guests:

Lori Forbes, Emergency Co-Ordinator, RM of Kelsey, on the Cranberry wildfires

Rob Young, Owner, Writers & Rockers Coffee, young people not drinking as much coffee

Walk...

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:22:24 -0000

Hal's guests:

Travis Barsy, Red Dress Day: Walk For Justice

Ruth Moody, Co-Founder, The Wailin' Jennys

Dr. Syras Derksen

Lost & Found

Thu, 02 May 2024 18:54:11 -0000

Hal's guests:

CJOB Content Producer Tyson Rewucki, on his Lost & Found discoveries

Kelly Saunders, on Poilievre being back in the HoC

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Best of 9?

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:07:58 -0000

Hal's guests:

Leah Hextall on the Jets

Animal Lawyer Victoria Shroff

Wade Miller on the passing of Lyle Bauer

Greg Mackling, more Jets :(

NOLA...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:41:29 -0000

Hal's guests:

Emily Butcher, chef at NOLA

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

In Totality

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0000

Chris Rutkowski on the Solar Eclipse, and musician Sheena LeGrand

Jagmeet Singh

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:02:05 -0000

Jonathan Katz with Hal

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:38:18 -0000

Mayor Scott Gillingham on the Pipeline Shutdown

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:56:14 -0000

Moshe Lander

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:49:31 -0000

Snow; Wagon?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:58:15 -0000

Bob Irving on the Jets & Bombers, and Mayor Scott Gillingham

In The Heartland

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:08:03 -0000

Jake Ayre, VP, Keystone Agricultural Producers

Dr. Gord McTavish, Heartland Fertility Clinic

Time To Go?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:25:26 -0000

Hal's guests:

Marion Willis, St. Boniface Street Links

Shannon Sampert, on the new IPSOS Poll: 72% say Trudeau should step down

Bob Irving!

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:03:06 -0000

The Hammer!

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:44:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Dave Petrishen, The Sports Doctor, live in Hamilton!

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Steven Stairs with Hal

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:30:56 -0000

Wayne Berger, CEO Americas of IWG

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:51:10 -0000

Downtown!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:13:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Wayne Berger, CEO The Americas, opening a 3rd hybrid co-working space in Winnipeg

Colin Craig, President, Think Tank Secondstreet.org, 74% of Canadians want reimbursement for surgery abroad

Loren Remillard, CEO, WCC, impact of crime on small business.

Winnipeg Paranormal Group

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:08:05 -0000

Kelly Smith, Director, Winnipeg Paranormal Group, joins Hal to chat about the local spooooooky hangouts!

Dr. Edward Buchel

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:44:00 -0000

Whitney Morrison, HSC Foundation with Hal Anderson

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:49:00 -0000

Dr. Cossoy with Hal

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:36:14 -0000

Carolyn Klassen with Hal

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:56:25 -0000

Begonia

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:34:26 -0000

Winnipeg singer-songwriter Begonia speaks with Hal!

Anger Issues

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:55:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Jessica Lorusso, In Good Company Etiqutte

Meagan Balgobin, author

Dr. Toby Rutner

A.I.I.I.

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:48:00 -0000

David Gerhard - Professor & Department Head, Computer Science, U of M

Covering Carberry

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:32:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Gerry the Medic

Michael Behiel, Mayor of Humboldt

David Bosiak, Mayor of Dauphin

Dr. Syras Derksen

Marathon Weekend

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:48:36 -0000

Hal's guests:

Kathy Wiens, Executive Director, Manitoba Running Association

Rob Berkowits, Executive Director, Rady Jewish Community Centre, "Hate Is Not Welcome Here" night at the Sea Bears game

Carolyn Klassen

Your Voice Is Power

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:26:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Summer jobs for students with Rosanna Hempel and Loren Remillard

Bruce Johnson on this hazy weather

Christine M'Lot, "Your Voice Is Power"

In A Pickle!

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:20:15 -0000

Hal's guests:

Shannon Sampert, on Monday's Federal Byelections

Tristin Ukmar, Rick's Pizza...Pickle Pizza at the Red River Ex!

Garth Rogerson, Red River Ex

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:16:44 -0000

Games Time!

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:49:39 -0000

Hal's guests:

Alan Castell, Alpha Technologies "Save My Phone!"

Linda Brown, 55+ Games, in Portage June 20-22

Carolyn Klassen

Excite; Bike

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:39:30 -0000

Hal's guests:

Arvid Loewen, safe cycling tips

Nicole Frey, Founder, Animal Food Bank Foundation

That's It, Bike To Winnipeg!

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:34:03 -0000

Hal's guests:

Drew Stremick & Bruce Johnson on the heat wave

Makr Cohoe on Bike Week

Brian Teichroew on Ghostbusters Day!

Homeless, But Not Hopeless

Tue, 23 May 2023 19:02:00 -0000

Serge Balcaen, Brio Insurance

Al Wiebe, Advocate for the Homeless

You Wanna Pizza This?

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:25:07 -0000

Hal's guests:

Diana Cline, Diana's Cucina & Lounge, Pizza Baking Champ

Shannon Sampert, on Maxime Bernier running in Portage-Lisgar

Carolyn Klassen

Smashed...

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:19:00 -0000

Andrew McCrae from Smashed Window River Heights

Winnipeg Band's Wild (Instrument) Ride

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:31:00 -0000

Winnipeg noise-rock band KEN mode was in the Netherlands to play a festival last weekend...unfortunately their gear was there MUCH longer. Lead singer/guitarist Jesse Matthewson spoke to Hal about the whole situation.

5000-1 Odds

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:33:48 -0000

Ben Kang, CFO, Python SuperiorRoads, on the Python 5000

Jim Toth, on VGK/WPG Game 5

Carolyn Klassen

Emma Hill Kepron, Jeopardy Contestant

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:33:42 -0000

A.I. I.T.

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:04:00 -0000

Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) on A.I. generated music

Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Go Jets Go!

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:47:46 -0000

The Sports Doctor joins Hal to talk Jets!

Off To Dreamland

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:15:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Jason Rykiss, Pres. UMSU, post-secondary food insecurity

Stephen Nixon, Winnipeg Firefighter

Ravi Ramberran, owner, Dreamland Diner

Beware The Malicious Email

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:05:55 -0000

Shaun Jeffrey of the Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Association on restaurant closures due to rodent infestations; Technology Expert David Papp on "malicious" emails that can strike before they're opened; Louise Anderson of St. Norbert's Farmers Market on the Charity Chili Cookoff this Saturday.

Everything Everywhere All In Winnipeg

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:45:16 -0000

Hal's guests:

Gord Halowaty (daughter was almost on Flight 370, which was 9 years ago today)

Bryan Borzykowski, on the SVB failure

Jeff Braun on the 95th Academy Awards

Cynthia Carr, COVID-19, three years later

D'oh! Snow!

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:13:06 -0000

Hal's guests:

Weather Expert Bruce Johnson

Couch Potato Jeff Braun on the Oscars

Dr. Syras

Main Offender

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:10:14 -0000

Hal's guests:

Sel Burrows

Jino Distasio

In Transit

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:30:33 -0000

Hal's guests:

Michel Durand-Wood, DearWinnipeg.com, on Transit

Dr. Syras

Comin' Back Soon

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:38:10 -0000

Hal's guests:

Brad Roberts, lead singer of Crash Test Dummies

Carolyn Klassen

Arts & Trades

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:13:53 -0000

Hal's guests:

Joelle Foster, MB Institute of Trades & Technology

Kendra Kay, Manitoba's Country Music Female Artist of the Year

Ashley Nemeth, CNIB Online Arts and Entertainment Auction

Working On A Dream

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:21:47 -0000

Eric Alper on Bruce Springsteen tickets, Restaurant subscriptions with Dave Petrishen, is it time for UBI? and checking in on Ukrainian refugees one year into the war

Now What?

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:57:34 -0000

Hal's guests:

Gerry The Medic: So you've been bear sprayed: now what?; Michael Redhead Champagne, on Jully Black's word change of the Canadian Anthem at NBA All-Star Weekend.

Living In Poverty

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:53:54 -0000

Hal's guests: Kate Kehler, Executive Director, Social Planning Council, and Al Wiebe on living in poverty; Matt Gasner, on the Great Backyard Bird Count

Return of the Klassen

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:04:54 -0000

Property taxes & fees rise on average $142, will we get what we pay for?; Sylvain Charlebois - senior director, Agri-Food analytics lab, Dalhousie University; Carolyn Klassen returns from a long vacation.

Do The Shuffle

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:59:30 -0000

00:00-- BLAKE GRIST - COACH, TEAM MANITOBA FREESTYLE SKI

(CANADA WINTER GAMES START FEBRUARY 18TH ON PEI)

06:05--- ROYCE KOOP - POLITICAL SCIENTIST, U OF M

(CABINET SHUFFLE)

16:00--- SAM THOMPSON - GLOBAL NEWS ONLINE JOURNALIST

(JUNO NOMINATIONS)

Kurt Browning

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:59:54 -0000

Born To Be Wild!

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:39:00 -0000

Hal's guests:

Hector Vergara, Executive Director, MB Soccer Association

Eric Alper, favourite road trip songs

David Papp, on banning cyber ransom payments

The Wait Is Finally Over...Yellowstone Is Back! (Oh, and Also Hal!)

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:58:14 -0000

Hal's guests:

Bob Irving on the Bombers looking to three-peat!

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk

Kelly Lambkin from Diabetes Canada on World Diabetes Day

Jeff Braun on Yellowstone (on Paramount Plus now!)

Bye For Now

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:08:33 -0000

Chris Adams, Adjunct Professor of Political Sciences at the U of M on Poilievre VS. Charest & Hal makes a big personal announcement!

How've You Bin?

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:52:42 -0000

Homelessness advocate, Al Wiebe on the recent protest for a garbage bin & checking in with Global News anchor, Lisa Dutton about long lost childhood foods!

Off The (Light) Rails

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:55:01 -0000

Learning more about week 2 of Folklorama with Tereasa Cotroneo & Urban Studies Professor at the U of W, Jino Distasio answers the question, "Is it time for light rail transit in Winnipeg?'

Hit and Misinformation

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:58:40 -0000

Syras Derksen joins us to chat about seeing through misinformation & Shaun Jeffrey of the Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Association tells us why participation in fundraisers is down.

What's Eaton You?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:20:25 -0000

Manitoba Justice Minister, Kelvin Goertzen on cybercrime in the city & Cindy Tugwell of Heritage Winnipeg on Wellington Crescent's 'Eaton House' coming down

Spatch & Save

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:50:00 -0000

Lawrence "Spatch" Mulhall on youth crime, his new job and Indian City's exciting deal with Warner & we check in with Global News anchor, Lisa Dutton about everything from thrifting to review etiquette!

Won't Get Fooled Again (Again)

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:19:37 -0000

Hal's guests:

Sherry Benson Podolchuk on people in power who say nothing
Dr. Shay-Lee Bolton on studying mental health during a pandemic
Eric Alper, aging artists on tour (again)
Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling

Endangered

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:21:30 -0000

Hal's guests:

Yvonne Sharples on Monarch Butterfiles joining the endangered species list
Joy Smith on human trafficking in Ukraine

Winnipee!

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:09:37 -0000

Hal's guests:

Eileen Bell, 630 CHED on the Pope's visit to Edmonton
Andrew McCrea on his "Winnipee" app
Farmer Curits Mcrae on crops

Nathan For You

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:20:09 -0000

Hal's guests:

Brenlea Yamron, owner "Nathan Detroit's Sandwich Pad"
Jim Gauthier, "Sleep In Heavenly Peace" build day

Tax-icity

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:34:29 -0000

Hal's guests:

Dan McTeague on Carbon Tax rebates
Dr. Syras on love vs. toxicity

New & Improved

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:17:06 -0000

Hal's guests:

Munther Zeid from FoodFare on shoplifting and prices on the rise
Jason Kindrachuk on Health Canada approving a new Covid-19 vaccine for infants & preschoolers
Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling

Crime Conundrum

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:51:21 -0000

Hal's guests:

Voula Marinos, Brock University: Would a curfew work?
Kathy Knight, Dean, MITT
Doug King, Mount Royal University: Edmonton's plan to fight crime

The Great Wide Outage

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:05:26 -0000

Hal's guests:

Crime Calls
David Papp on the Rogers Outage
Barrett Miller from Fort Whyte Alive on "The Great Escape"
Gerry The Medic on 911/Rogers outage

What's In Your Head?

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:01:41 -0000

Hal's guests:

Nolan Turnbull, Manitoba Kinesiology Association on Injury Prevention Day
Chris Adams from U of M on the race for Mayor
Colin Blunstone, lead singer, The Zombies

Kelly Moore; A Tribute To Hal's Mom

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:25:51 -0000

680 CJOB Sports Director Kelly Moore on the Winnipeg Jets hiring new Head Coch Rick Bowness.

And, a radio tribute to Hal's late Mom, Ada.

Bombers, Banners, and Brains

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:43:48 -0000

Hal's guests:

Winnipeg Blue Bomber CEO Wade Miller
Former Bomber kicker Troy Westwood
Dr. Syras Derksen

Classic; Rock

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:00:22 -0000

Hal's guests:

Eric Alper on classic albums
Keerthana Rang, on Uber's lost & found index
Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counseling

The Fix Should Be In

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:51:33 -0000

Hal's guests:
Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew
Ayn Wilcox from Klinic
Tyler Leighton, organizer, Music of the Night

The Fix Is INfrastructure

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:10:01 -0000

President of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, Chris Lorenc & civil engineering professor at the U of M, Jay Doering on flooding repairs

Eat, PAY, Love

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:28:23 -0000

John McCallum of the Asper School of Business on the latest economic issues facing Canadians & our weekly check-in with Carolyn Klassen

Burnt Out: The Cost of Care

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:53:01 -0000

Nurse Cathy Sichewski tells us why she flies in to Winnipeg from BC every couple of months & Chef Scott Dagshaw on the best Canadian restaurants

TECH-ing Care of Business

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:11:47 -0000

Chief Economist, Pierre Cleroux on a new survey about tech in business & Winnipeg actress/health care worker, Sheila Lotuaco on her new movie, Islands

Juleps N' Germs

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:43:52 -0000

Darren Dunn of Assiniboia Downs tells us about the Kentucky Derby winner's connection to Winnipeg & The Germ Guy, Jason Tetro explains why your phone is gross.

The Past & Furious

Fri, 06 May 2022 16:56:32 -0000

Ron Koslowsky on supply chain woes & Syras Derksen on the benefits of nostalgia

One on One: Premier Heather Stefanson

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:59:47 -0000

Manitoba's Premier on flood prevention, infrastructure, potholes and more. And our weekly check-in with Carolyn Klassen

Staycation Nation

Wed, 04 May 2022 17:04:23 -0000

President and CEO of Travel Manitoba, Colin Ferguson tells us all about tourism this summer, including staycations and bleisure trips

Farmed and Dangerous

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:52:37 -0000

President of Keystone Agricultural Producers, Bill Campbell on the mental health of farmers & Brian Labossiere of Total Flooring on dealing with flooded basements.

Balanced Breakfast

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:09:06 -0000

Canadian Olympian Charles Hamelin, on visiting Greenway School with Meaghan Mikkelson to surprise them with a new in-school breakfast program; Lorraine Sommerfeld on Ford's new electric F-150; Dr. Jason Kindrachuk.

James Skinner - Author, New Second Street Report

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:52:39 -0000

Enviro-Meant To Be

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:15:51 -0000

Meet the owner of Envirodel, Winnipeg's first and only zero emissions courier service & find out what Carolyn Klassen says about the power of 'thank you'

Confusion Fusion

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:07:25 -0000

Stuart Smyth from the U of Saskatchewan on cofusing food labels, Dr. Shelley Zieroth on COVID & heart health, and Getty Stewart.

Stop! It's Dutton Time

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:26:22 -0000

We touch on today's top stories with Global News anchor, Lisa Dutton

Lucky Day

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:24:55 -0000

"Stand Up For Ukraine" Virtual Comedy Benefit, this Sunday (0:30); Kidney Foundation's 2nd Annual Lucky Lotto (6:15).

All in the Chemistry

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:25:12 -0000

Syras Derksen joins us to chat about the chemistry of friendship, getting along with siblings and more!

Grey Cup The Ante

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:05:33 -0000

Brenda Brazeau on students taking rapid COVID tests before going home for the holidays, Loren Remillard on his Grey Cup wager & Syras Derksen stops by for our weekly chat.

Food for Thought

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:11:01 -0000

Farmer Ian Smith on getting local meat, Carrie McKinnon on waiting 2 years for a knee replacement & our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen

O Come All Ye Burned Out

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:08:47 -0000

Dr. Toby Rutner on holiday burnout, Ray Dubois on Christmas Tree Day & our very own Skylar Peters live from Hamilton to tell us the latest about Grey Cup preparations

Connecting Winnipeg with Bob Irving

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:19:18 -0000

New Variant

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 23:17:55 -0000

Virologist Jason Kindrachuk joins us to talk the new Omicron variant, voice of the Riders Derek Taylor help preview the West final, and technology expert David Papp is here for Cyber Monday.

Memories of the Cup

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:20:49 -0000

Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr on shaking hands, author Paul Woods on Year of the Rocket & Bomber great, Troy Westwood on the 30th anniversary of Winnipeg's first Grey Cup

Poke the Kids

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:40:17 -0000

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk join us to talk about the pediatric vaccines, Ed Tait weighs in on whether we should be worried about that recent Bomber loss, and Marc Soberano explains Housing Day.

Retail Regail

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:33:00 -0000

Kris Kristjansson of Brazenhall Kitchen on retail, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce President Loren Remillard on retail, and Michal LeBlanc, Senior Retail Advisor, on....retail.

Snow: Big Deal

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:31:57 -0000

Tracy Garbutt from CNIB on the navigating the city after a snowstorm, and Dr. Jason Kindrachuk

Knuckles Retiring

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:54:34 -0000

Jason Kindrachuk on variants, Martin Firestone on travel insurance & Wade Miller on the news that Bob Irving is retiring

Border; Issues

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:33:13 -0000

Adam Kurtz from the Grand Forks Herald on the re-opening of the US border, and Dr. Toby Rutner on men's mental health.

Climb & Punishment

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:21:32 -0000

Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr on the rise of COVID numbers, an update on lumber prices from Liz Kovach & our weekly visit with Syras Derksen

Sunshine!

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:30:25 -0000

Dr. Craig Jenne with answers to your COVID questions, Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson on the unexpected warmth this weekend, and Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling.

Chevy Talks

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:23:00 -0000

Greg Gilhooly, an abuse survivor and lawyer, gives his take on what Kevin Cheveldayoff had to say about the Blackhawks scandal. Shelly Glover's lawyer breaks down her case against the PC election. And builder Josh Dueck talks about building a sustainable home.

Strike! Day One

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:34:00 -0000

Brendan Scott, the President of UMSU, gives us a call to talk about the U of M strike; Virologist Jason Kindrachuk on where we go from here to get people vaccinated; and will there be a Xmas tree shortage? Ray Dubois weighs in.

Premier Episode

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:30:37 -0000

New Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson (0:20); plus Jesse Thomas (6:20) & Jim Toth (10:50) talk Movember.

Water Skiing For Gold

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:00:25 -0000

Kyle Beach comes forward (0:05); Incident at 7 Oaks Hospital. (7:35); Winnipeg water skier, Taryn Grant was part of Canada's Gold Medal win at World Water Ski Wakeboard Championships. (15:55); Our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen. (22:15)

Derelict Buildings

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:08:54 -0000

Jets GM named in sex assault investigation in Chicago. (0:05); Derelict building fires are becoming a problem in Winnipeg. (7:45); How does insurance work with derelict buildings? (13:55); Trying to save the John Blumberg Golf Course. (18:25); Covid questions with Dr. Craig Jenne. (22:45)

Guns In Winnipeg

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:05:32 -0000

Guns on the streets of Winnipeg. (0:05); Restaurants and Christmas parties this season. (12:10); The winter forecast (17:30); 3-D printed guns. (23:00); Disconnecting from work. (31:05)

Things You'll Never Do Again

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:52:40 -0000

Pre-pandemic things you'll never do again and supply shortage stories. (0:05); Jim Toth and the new Jim Toth Show (14:15); Bombers with a big win. Doug Brown re-caps what went down. (20:15); Shortages making it difficult to make wine for one business (27:20); Our weekly visit with Global Anchor Lisa Dutton (35:35)

Tragedy on a Movie Set

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:46:52 -0000

Jason Kindrachuck debunks myths on the Flu. (0:05); Kyle Irving from Eagle Vision, ways in on the tragedy that took place on the movie set "Rust" involving Alec Baldwin and the stringent gun protocols that happen on movie sets. (11:25); Jonathan Alward, Manitoba Provincial Affairs Director, CFIB tells us the supports for businesses in Manitoba. (20:30); Bob Irving tees up Saturday's Bomber game against the Lions (27:55); Our weekly visit with Dr. Syras Derksen. (37:05)

Good Feeling Coffee

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:48:57 -0000

Jets home opener is tonight. Hal speaks with Jets super fan, Jeff Paulson. (0:05); Local Business donates 50 pounds of coffee to Main Street Project. (7:05); What to expect at Canada Life Centre for the Jets home opener with Kevin Donelly. (13:10); Hospital, care home and other visitation rules with Arthur Schafer from the U of M. (22:50); Our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling. (33:45)

Buying Local

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:55:53 -0000

Talking to Obby Khan on buying local and his website goodlocal.ca. (0:05); Shaun Jeffrey from Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Association gives us his thoughts on the Health Minister not wearing a mask and what precautions should restaurants take when it comes to food allergies. (16:30); Hal talks with Author Bruce winder about retail during Covid and what to expect this upcoming holiday season. (24:25)

Say Sorry

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:16:40 -0000

Do politicians say sorry too much? (0:05); President of the University of Manitoba Students Union, Brendan Scott gives his views on the strike and what it means to students. (13:10); Daylight Savings or Standard time? Diana McMillan, Sleep Consultant & Associate Professor at the U of M gives us her take. (23:45); Weather update with Bruce Johnson. (34:15)

Homes for Heroes

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:33:00 -0000

Health care workers on unpaid leave. (0:05); Dave Howard, Founder of Homes for Heroes hopes to help homeless vets in Winnipeg. (6:10); It's Waste Reduction Week. Dennis Neufeld from Electronic Products Recycling Association tells us what to do with our old electronics. (16:45); Our weekly visit with Global News anchor Lisa Dutton (21:10)

Kiss From A Dog

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:06:32 -0000

Global Reporter Brittany Greenslade gives us the latest on the Salem Home letter that was sent out to families as well as the Boundary Trail announcement (0:05); Farmers are loving the rain. We hear from President of Keystone Agricultural Producers, Bill Campbell (5:15); President of the Winnipeg Police Association, Moe Sabourin gives us the latest on police vaccinations (11:50); Bruce Johnson tells us what to expect from the weather (19:30); Bob Irving tee's up tonight Bomber Game (22:05); Why do dogs lick people? Dr. Syras Derksen tells us why (29:00)

The Cat Came Back

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:29:37 -0000

Vaccine Uptake with Skylar Peters (0"05); Update on restaurants and the new support program (5:35); Winnipeg Humane Society shares a story about animals in distress (11:25); A story about a cat who came back (19:20); Premiers' popularity from across the country (25:05); Vaccinations among Winnipeg Transit drivers (31:35); Our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen (36:15)

Shatner in Space

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:57:19 -0000

U.S. border reopening soon (0:05); Colorado low brings rain & maybe snow. William Shatner made a journey to space (7:35); Jets regular season starts today. Jim Toth gives us his thought on the team (13:45); Travel insurance questions as us border reopens (20:55); We get a Covid update from Jason Kindrachuck (28:20); Government business supports ending soon (35:00); The Sports Doctor (43:20)

Northern Lights

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:39:32 -0000

Homes for Heroes (0:05); Getting back to theatres (6:25); Shatner going to space, meteorite hits home and the beautiful Northern Lights (13:00); Global News Anchor Lisa Dutton (19:35)

Toy Shortage?

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:34:40 -0000

Covid Questions with Dr. Craig Jenne (0:05); UMFA strike vote set (10:00); Toy shortage ahead of Christmas (15:50); Cost of some insurance higher (23:20); Bruce Johnson with weather (29:15); Carolyn Klassen (34:15)

Turkey Prices Are Up

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:47:06 -0000

We talk Trudeaus mandatory vaccine announcement with Nicole Smith from Pitblado Law (0:05); Bruce Owen from Manitoba Hydro gives us the latest on damage to a natural gas pipeline (7:10); The cost of a lot of things are going up including turkey and bacon. Janet Music from Dalhousie University gives us the scoop. (11:35); How is Erin O'Toole doing with the Conservative Party? We find out with Political Scientist Dr. Kelly Saunders

Facebook Down

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:29:22 -0000

Covid update from Jason Kindrachuck (0:05); Winnipeg man who hesitated getting the vaccine is now fully vaccinated (8:25); Facebook and Instagram were down yesterday. We spoke with Alpha Technologies on what happened (15:25); We get an update from the cattle industry as we head into fall and winter (26:00); Bob Irving gives us the latest after the Bombers suspend Kenny Lawler after drunk driving arrest (32:00)

Final Week of Second Summer?

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 18:36:12 -0000

Mayor of Niverville, Myron Dyck thinks his town should be exempt from new restrictions (0:05); Is this the final week of "second Summer"? Global News Weather Specialist Kahla Evans gives us the scoop (7:35); New report on impact of labour shortages (11:05); Our weekly visit with Global News Anchor Lisa Dutton (17:20)

Feeling Optimistic with Dr. Syras

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:18:00 -0000

A chat with Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr (0:05); Bob Irving tees up tonight's Bomber game against the B.C. Lions (4:45); Glen Recknell tells us how the Health Sciences Centre saved his life after a Sea-Doo accident (11:00); Our weekly visit with Dr. Syras Derksen (19:35)

The First Truth & Reconciliation Day

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:10:00 -0000

Niigaan Sinclair - Native Studies Professor (o:05); NDP Leader Wab Kinew (6:35); Carolyn Klassen (14:05)

Town Hal

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:50:50 -0000

Questions about COVID (0:07); The Stefanson/Glover Townhall (7:18) & The future of Downtown Winnipeg (15:00)

Hal with Laurie Mustard

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:03:30 -0000

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk w/ Hal

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:07:56 -0000

Somewhere Over The Rainbow Stage!

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:39:37 -0000

WOW! We got an exclusive preview from an equally adorable and talented member of the Matilda Junior cast! You have to hear it!

(Re)Open For Business!

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:16:00 -0000

Chuck Davidson reacts to the latest reopening updates (0:08); Restaurant association on opening their doors (10:32) & An HR specialist (and her dog!) on vaccinations and the workplace (19:24)

Syras Says

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:00:09 -0000

A chat with Syras Derksen about introverts, meaning, and temper tantrums.

Why Nott?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:11:52 -0000

Want to win a Tesla for a week? (0:08) & Lanny McInnes on lumber prices (5:55)

Hal with Carolyn Klassen

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:52:56 -0000

May 31st

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:09:00 -0000

Niigaan Sinclair on the discovery of 215 dead children in Kamloops (0:30); Neil Johnston - President & CEO, Lung Association of MB , world no tobacco day/covid & smoking

Mental Health Minister Audrey Gordon on Mental Health Week

Fri, 07 May 2021 14:17:13 -0000

Manitoba's Mental Health Minister Audrey Gordon talks to Hal Anderson May 3.

Dr. Roger McIntyre

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:41:18 -0000

Animals in the Snow

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:32:25 -0000

Today on the podcast we speak to Neetu Garcha, a Global News reporter in BC. She hasn't changed her name, but she has changed how we pronounce it, and it's already starting a minor revolution. Also, Barret Miller of Fort Whyte Alive joins the show to talk about how the animals are dealing with all this snow in April.

Alan Cross on WHEN is Classic Rock?!

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:52:18 -0000

Spring Cleaning

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:42:00 -0000

Ben Sass, a telecom expert, calls in to talk about Rogers' potential purchase of Shaw for a lot of dollars. And a chat with Sara Verwymeren, owner of Three Pines Organizing. Spring is near, and it's time to de-clutter.

Adopt, Don't Shop

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:18:00 -0000

In the down times of the pandemic, a lot of households are adding pets to their family. Lindsay Gillanders of Manitoba Underdogs Rescue calls in to talk about the joys of rescuing a dog. And Carolyn Klassen makes her weekly stop-by to discuss the art of conversation, and whether the pandemic is causing it damage.

Hobbies and Caffeine

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:47:00 -0000

Jeff McCausland - CBS Military Consultant and author - calls in to talk about his new book, Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders (0:27); CUPE wrote a letter to Mayor Brian Bowman about an unwillingness to deal with racism allegations. We talk to their CEO (7:20); and Dr. Syrus Derkson dishes on caffeine and hobbies, and how they affect our mental health (14:44).

Lynda Dobbin-Turner

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:18:00 -0000

Hustle to the Side

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:56:00 -0000

The newest Covid-19 numbers (0:14); People have gotten into side hustles during the pandemic. Ceara Lebedeff is one of them with her resin coasters (3:32); Weirdology asks, Were those UFOs? (9:12).

Grand Forks Is Calling

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:10:29 -0000

Grand Forks misses us (0:40); Munther Zeid (6:35); Carolyn Klassen (14:05).

Raise The Woof!

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:15:11 -0000

Learn more about the Leftovers Foundation (0:04); Demand for pet adoptions through the 'woof'! (7:47) & our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen (13:13)

Field of Dreams

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:41:38 -0000

Man With A Fan

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:54:36 -0000

Superfan Greg Mackling on the return of hockey (0:05); The end of remote learning (7:26) & Our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen (16:17)

The More You Snow!

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:25:41 -0000

Chris Adams on the provincial cabinet shuffle (0:05); Terry Shaw on truckers being ready for vaccine (7:33); Homeless advocate Al Wiebe on bus shelters (14:13) & Councilor Kevin Klein on the state of city sidewalks (22:25)

Rule of Dumb

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:38:40 -0000

Political scientist Shannon Sampert on politicians behaving badly (0:05); A gift for frontline workers (6:16) & Environment Canada's Chief Climatologist Dave Phillips on a mild Manitoba forecast (12:34)

Don't Go Bacon My Heart

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:27:11 -0000

Chris Adams on what's ahead in politics in 2021 (0:08); The future of live music at the Park Theatre (7:25) & Pyramid Cabaret (12:11) & Happy Bacon Day from Dustin Peltier, chef at Loaf & Honey Catering!! (20:21)

Winter Is...Here!

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:17:43 -0000

Final Christmas retail push (0:40); "The Sports Doctor" Dave Petrishen (7:45); Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (13:20).

Food Friday!

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:38:15 -0000

Greg MacPherson from the West Broadway Community Organization (0:40); Sylvain Charlebois on a new food survey (5:55); Dr. Syras (16:35).

That's It, Back To Winnipeg!

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:50:09 -0000

Fletcher Baragar, Associate Economics Professor, U of M (0:40); Mayor of Kenora Dan Reynard (11:30); Barbara Bowes on the 3-2-2 workweek (17:35); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (29:55).

Your Questions, Answered

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:54:07 -0000

Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (0:40); Only 27% feel they're managing debt effectively (4:25); Dr. Joel Kettner answers your COVID-19 questions (8:50).

Caregiver Burnout

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:08:54 -0000

Clay Young with the latest on the Peter Nygard arrest (0:40); Author Rick Lauber on family caregiver Christmas tips (10:05); Bioethicist Kerry Bowman from University of Toronto on Immunity Passports (15:55).

Pivot!

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:17:55 -0000

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk (0:40); Peter Ginakes from Pony Corral on pivoting for Christmas (12:30).

Virtual In-Santa-See

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:58:14 -0000

Alexandra Smail from Brandon University on a virtual class thanking their Professor (0:40); Linda Nelson, SantaVirtualVisitNorthPole.com (7:20); Carolyn Klassen (14:00).

Monolith-en Up!

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:14:20 -0000

Homeless advocate Al Wiebe on Trench Fever (0:08); Enforcement or harassment at Ron Paul Garden Center? (10:14); A mysterious Manitoba monolith?! (18:48) & Reverend Erik Parker on his letter in support of COVID-19 measures (25:06)

Paraders of the Lost Spark!

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:55:29 -0000

Understanding the latest COVID modelling (0:08); Couriers are swamped with online orders (6:30); COVID survivor parades at the Simkin Center (9:16) & Dr. Syrus Derksen (13:25)

PastOR Present

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:02:02 -0000

Alan Campbell on remote learning (0:08); Pastor Bruce Martin on drive-in services (5:42) & Carolyn Klassen of Conexus Counselling on finding ways to build connections (17:29)

Tilt At Treadmills

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:01:46 -0000

John Graham on businesses on the cusp of closing (0:08); Global News Anchor Lisa Dutton on safe schools (7:57) & Demon boxes and monoliths in Cam's Creepy Corner! (14:32)

Seize the Giving Tuesday

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:54:39 -0000

The Bay Downtown has closed its doors early (0:05); Parkinson Canada on Giving Tuesday (9:45); Preparing for vaccine scams (14:00) & Are Church restrictions legal? (17:01)

Cy-Brr Monday

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:55:00 -0000

"The Voice of Retail" host Michael LeBlanc on Cyber Monday (0:08); Political Scientist Chris Adams (9:27); The rise of outdoor rinks! (16:39) & Meth Awareness Day (21:55)

A Decent Proposal

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:50:27 -0000

Luke Thiessen, Communications Manager, Siloam Mission (0:40); Winnipeg filmmaker Sean Garrity (7:45); Carolyn Klassen (18:30).

Get Creative

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:25:21 -0000

James Bedford, President of the Manitoba Teachers' Society (0:40); Kyle Johanson, owner, Pembina Source For Sports (11:20); Ray Dubois, Ron Paul Garden Centre (15:10).

Our (Grey) Cup Runneth Over

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:55:05 -0000

Bob Irving on Grey Cup Unite Week (0:40); Jonathan Alward from CFIB on retail restrictions (8:20); Dr. Syras (14:55).

Rated R

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:53:57 -0000

Dr. Craig Jenne: Flu vs. COVID (0:40); Loren Remillard on new COVID business restrictions (6:55); Carolyn Klassen (12:15).

Pawn; Shop

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:53:44 -0000

Dr. Kristjan Thompson (0:40); Global's Sean O'Shea on the popularity of chess, thanks to "The Queen's Gambit" (8:35); Rob Warren from UND on Black Friday (15:05); Dr. Jason Kindrachuk (21:40).

We Need Contact

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:56:58 -0000

Epidemioloist Cynthia Carr, EPI Research (0:40); Dr. Syras Derksen (8:40).

Like A Hurricane

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:53:07 -0000

CBS' Steve Dorsey on the latest from President-elect Biden and Trump's refusal to concede (0:30); COVID Messaging & Marketing with Fang Wan from the Asper School of Business (4:55); Domestic Violent Awareness Month with Dana Riccio Arabe (13:20); Carolyn Klassen (19:25).

SOS

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:37:43 -0000

New COVID restrictions and business help (0:40); Lt. Johnny Coffin (6:25); Dr. Jason Kindrachuk (11:50).

I-C-You, Friesen

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:20:18 -0000

Loren Remillard on COVID supports and curfews (0:06); Shannon Sampert on Friesen's comments (10:40); Cam's Creepy Corner! (17:03) & The latest on the US election results (26:30)

Roosting with Roussin

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:05:06 -0000

Dr. Brent Roussin joins Hal Anderson Afternoons on 680 CJOB to talk about the latest restrictions and about how the pandemic has affected his life. Also, Hal's weather expert buddy Bruce Johnson joins the program and Global News' David Akin gives his insight on provincial leadership.

New Normal

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:15:08 -0000

Chuck Davidson on the new COVID restrictions (0:40); Medical ethics with Arthur Schafer (6:10); Dr. Syras (10:45).

Culture Vulture

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:32:41 -0000

Hockey parents & hockey culture with Marek Tkach (0:40); CBS Reporter Steve Dorsey on the latest from the US (9:15); Dr. Joel Kettner (16:20).

News...From Space

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:33:52 -0000

Jonathan Glass from Party Stuff on Halloween (0:40); Massage Therapy Awareness Week (6:15); NASA's big moon news! (12:30).

Burnout

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:28:42 -0000

Kevin Monk, owner, The Toad Pub (0:30); Cynthia Carr (10:55); Doctors feeling burnt out (20:00).

Our Health!

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:08:20 -0000

Shaun Jeffrey from Manitoba Restaurant & Foodservices Association (0:40); Sylvia Marusyk on COVID & our health (6:55); Carolyn Klassen (14:45).

The Trouble With Numbers

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:58:53 -0000

The trouble with trust (0:40); Dr. Jason Kindrachuk on the latest COVID numbers (8:30); Scott Oake updates us on the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre (15:45).

Closer To The Heart

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:24:35 -0000

Dr. Craig Jenne from the University of Calgary on a suspended vaccine trial (0:30); Alan Castell from Alpha Technologies (10:10); Global's Laurel Gregory on closer couples during the pandemic (23:10).

Don't Press Your Cluck!

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:02:24 -0000

The state of movie theatres (0:07); A visit from the Sports Doctor, Dave Petrishen (6:33); Protecting seniors in long term care homes (11:04) & Dr. Syras Derksen on anxiety in young people (19:33)

Private Rye?

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:23:18 -0000

Answering your COVID questions with Dr. Kindrachuk (0:06); Education reform (10:17); Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling (20:08) & Public V. Private booze in Manitoba (26:45)

'Throne' Off Balance

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:23:37 -0000

Chuck Davidson on holiday retail (0:10); Previewing the U.S. Vice Presidential debate (7:39); Cam's Creepy Corner (12:30) & Takeaways from the Throne Speech (23:30)

Altar Ego

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:32:45 -0000

Mental illness awareness week (0:06); Local photographer tells us about weddings in the time of COVID (8:31); Leah Hextall on NHL Draft Day! (15:09) & Find out what a marketing expert thinks about Amazon and The Bay (21:44)

JETS Get Down to Business!

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:33:52 -0000

The big announcement is ... !!! (0:07); MMIW Remembrance Day (11:26); Tony Siwicki on relief for restaurants (16:55) & Architect Brent Bellamy on the future of The Bay Downtown (23:36)

Keep On Truckin'

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:55:35 -0000

19th anniversary of 9/11 (0:40); Winnipeg singer Sean Burns (6:20); Dr. Syras (10:50).

Hallowhen?!

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 20:13:46 -0000

World suicide prevention day (0:40); The latest on WE (7:15); Cheryl Wiebe from Gags Unlimited on Halloween (12:20); Carolyn Klassen, conexuscounselling.ca (19:45).

Cam's Creepy Corner!

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:01:00 -0000

Planet of The Humans (0:40); Road safety strategy engagement (7:10); Cam's Creepy Corner (13:45).

Le Fall Is In The Air

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:39:37 -0000

Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (0:40); CBS reporter Allison Keyes (5:25); Kevin Gill from Staffmax on busy temp agencies (10:40); Le Cheeseburger Week is here! (15:20).

Back To School

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:01:44 -0000

Dan Vandal on back to school (0:40); Back to school shopping (10:10); Munther Zeid, Foodfare: What's hard to get? (17:00).

NickelBACK to the Future

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:54:12 -0000

Advocate Al Wiebe on the effect of ending the free Downtown Spirit bus (0:08); Farewell, Mike Koncan!!!!!!!!!!!!! (10:03); Jerry Shore on 7 DECADES in show biz (15:26) & Dr. Syras on giving your brain a break (23:29)

Game Plan of Action

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:13:46 -0000

The design study for the South Perimeter (0:08); Former Bomber Terrance Edwards on the sports boycott (8:32) & Carolyn Klassen tells us how to have tough, sometimes awkward, conversations (16:26)

Dog Daze

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:58:10 -0000

Inspector Max Waddell on the return of meth (0:08); The future of radio/TV with Matt Cundill of Sound Off Media (7:57) & Happy Dog Day! (15:30)

Back to Work

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:04:00 -0000

Jonathan Alward, Prairie Director of the Canadian Federation of Independence Business, stops by to talk commercial rent (o:25); Global News National Affairs Correspondent Eric Sorenson calls in to detail the Wisconsin shooting (9:28); and Barbara Bowes of the Legacy Bowes Group discusses heading back to work (15:28).

O'Toole Time

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:54:28 -0000

Political scientist Chris Adams on the O'Toole pick (0:10); Mask etiquette with credibility expert Jessica Lorusso (5:52) & Grand Chief Arlen Dumas on northern travel restrictions (14:28)

Bad Habits

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:31:26 -0000

Rising lumber prices (0:30); Cynthia Carr on #RestartMB (5:30); Bad habits (15:45).

C You In 2021

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:10:14 -0000

The 2020 CFL Season is no more, with Obby Khan (0:30) and Bob Irving (7:10); Dr. Craig Jenne on Air Canada promoting US travel (19:05).

Higgins & Pain

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:43:07 -0000

Clay Young with the latest on crime (0:05); It's Navajo Code Talkers' Day! (8:21) & Dr. Syras has some 'splainin' to doooo! (12:14)

The Kids Are Alright...Right?

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:52:25 -0000

An update from the U.S. about schools re-opening (0:05); Director Sean Garrity on his made-in-Manitoba movie (4:37) & Carolyn Klassen weighs in on schools, masks and more! (14:11)

Campaign in the Neck

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:01:16 -0000

Trump's reaction to the Biden/Harris ticket (0:05); The latest from Ottawa (8:19); A record July for Winnipeg real estate (15:20) & Find out what a new study says about COVID-19 (21:59)

Bumpy Roads

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:33:33 -0000

A grim milestone in the US (0:05); Blogger Michel Durand-Wood on construction and speed enforcement (4:14) & The Sports Doctor joins us (twice) to chat Jays, Fish, Jets and more! (15:46)

In Gaudy, We Trust

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:51:33 -0000

COVID-19 in US schools (0:05); Tornado Talk with Bruce Johnson (5:14) & Bob 'Knuckles' Irving is keeping a close eye on his new bling! (13:04)

Life is Brew-tiful

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:06:50 -0000

Hoppy international beer day!!! (0:08); Dr. Kindrachuk on masks and more (5:34) & Dr Syras Derksen on experiments, myths and faces you can trust (15:25)

Museum of Human Fights

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:30:48 -0000

Researcher & scholar Dr. Norma Dunning on the CMHR allegations (0:08); Our friend Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling stops by (10:00); Back-to-school shopping (18:14) & Jason Cross on why car dealerships are thriving (25:56)

My (Big) Brother's Keeper

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 21:18:41 -0000

Meet the La Salle resident whose great-grandfather built an elevator about to be demolished (0:10); CBS Foreign Affairs Analyst, Pam Falk on the latest in Beirut (8:12) & Big Brother is back!

The Comeback Vid

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:41:58 -0000

Becoming a part of Winnipeg's 'Comeback Story' (0:10); Taking care of dry lawns (8:41) & checking in with Dwayne Tesarski after his home suffered severe flood damage (14:17)

Cycle & Shine

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:54:28 -0000

Arvid Loewen, new record for 30 day cycling distance (0:30); MJ Banias on strange stuff (8:55); Carolyn Klassen (20:50).

Jet Back!

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:21:54 -0000

Museums & COVID (0:30); Christian Aumell (5:20); Talking about the Risk Recognition Program (14:15).

Exes & CasinOH's

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:30:59 -0000

Is McDonald's cheating?! Hal asks relationship expert, Susan Wenzel about that and COVID-19 divorce spikes (0:30); Casinos are re-opening as part of Phase 4 (8:28); John Graham of the Retail Council of Canada on property crime (14:27) & Political Columnist Shannon Sampert on the WE Charity scandal (22:02)

Silly Hall

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:53:17 -0000

Marion Willis, Founder & Director, St. Boniface Street Links (0:30); Former City Councillor Jae Eadie (9:00); U of M Professor Joel Kettner (18:20).

Searching For Legacy

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:58:39 -0000

Richard Cloutier on the legacy of Brian Bowman (0:30); Artist Penny Scott-Mazur (9:55); Carolyn Klassen (19:20).

Samus It Ever Was

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:26:45 -0000

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk (0:30); CBS White House Correspondent Steven Portnoy (7:05); Lee "The Gaming Guy" (11:55).

AirBrb

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:28:08 -0000

Barry Choi on new air travel poll (0:30); Bob Irving on how a CFL Hub City would work (9:00); Nikki Goertz from Sylvan Learning Centre on home schooling (21:25).

Chris Burke Gaffney

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:32:47 -0000

Hal is joined by Canadian music legend Chris Burke Gaffney

Grad Season

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:01:20 -0000

ComeToChurchill.com (0:30); U of M grad Nina Lam (10:30); Dr. Syras (19:10).

Sound Off

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:48:57 -0000

Pro sports & COVID with Bob Irving (0:30); Beeping bridges with city councillor Shawn Nason (10:45) & homeless advocate Al Wiebe (16:05); Carolyn Klassen (26:45).

UF-Whoa

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:21:51 -0000

Gimli Viking Graduation? (0:30); Getting off the CERB (6:20); World UFO Day (12:25).

Back To School?

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:48:22 -0000

Online shopping trends (0:30); The struggles of landlords (9:30); Return to school (16:10).

Present History

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:57:02 -0000

Barbara Bowes (0:30); COVID-19 across the USA (9:35); Michael Redhead Champagne (17:55); Loren Remillard (26:30).

Happy Juneteenth

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 21:00:54 -0000

David Chartrand, President, MMF (0:30); Steven Portnoy, White House Correspondent on Juneteenth and tomorrow's Trump rally (10:00); Dr. Syras (17:30).

Aware of Your Boredom

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:52:18 -0000

People stand in lines because they're bored (0:30); Councillor Kevin Klein (7:30); Men's Health Awareness Month (16:00); Carolyn Klassen (22:10).

The Transcona Hawks

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:47:01 -0000

Hawks attacking people in Transcona (0:30); J. Morgan Saifer, author, "Animals & Energy" (6:45); Doug Brown (15:50).

Camera Ready

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:50:40 -0000

Marianne Fenn, Principal, Morden Collegiate (0:30); Looking at a trust in Police poll (7:15); Chris Rutkowski (17:20); Local filming ready to resume (26:40).

Stay Alert

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 20:20:16 -0000

Ian Gilson, Director, Canadian Safe Boating Council (0:30); Jino Distasio, Urban Studies Professor, U of W (6:05); World Elder Abuse Day (15:10); Dr. Jason Kindrachuk on COVID-19 fatigue (24:05).

Keep Fishin'

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:20:12 -0000

Family Fishing Weekend (0:30); Rainbow Resource Centre (8:35); Dealing with disability in times of COVID (15:40); Dr. Syras (24:25).

Wrestling With Issues

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:54:04 -0000

"Hotshot" Danny Duggan on CWE Wrestling's return (0:30); Mayor Brian Bowman (4:45); Contestant on Season 7 of "Alone", Kielyn Marrone (12:00); Carolyn Klassen (19:25).

Mind The Gap Year

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:12:48 -0000

Anthropology Professor Kathleen Buddle on Defunding the Police (0:30); Are more high school seniors going to take a gap year now? (13:50); Flooding in Stuartburn (18:30); Chuck Davidson on the COVID Recession (24:45).

Flooding/Bear Clan

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:33:11 -0000

Stuartburn Flooding (0:30); James Favel (7:15)

Lost & Found

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:42:17 -0000

Scott McTaggert from Fusion Grill, on the return of restaurants (0:30); An amazing lost & found story (8:10); Former Bomber Kelly Butler, who will be speaking at the #BlackLivesMatter Rally (17:45); Dr. Syras Derksen (27:30).

Say Cheese!

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:21:52 -0000

Michel Durand-Wood, DearWinnipeg.com (0:30); Carolyn Klassen (10:20); Happy Cheese Day! (17:00).

Best I Can Do Is...

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:00:53 -0000

Todd Mackay, Canadian Taxpayers Federation (0:30); Pawnshop Owner Mario Rodriguez (10:30); Canola Farmer/Restaurant Owner Will Bergmann (15:00).

Unconscious Bias/Conscious Memories

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:41:47 -0000

Dealing with unconscious bias (0:30); Bob Irving on 90 years of Bomber memories (8:40); A human rights lawyer on the numbers from WPS (16:35); The Sports Doctor (24:05).

At The Drive-In

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:36:59 -0000

Sean Macdonald, on how to handle protesters (0:30); The Stardust Drive-In is open! (8:35); Barrett Miller, Fort Whyte Alive (14:15).

Home; Work

Fri, 29 May 2020 19:54:52 -0000

Scott Groen from Tache Pharmacy on Naloxone kits (0:30); Unbreakablewindows.com (5:15); Dr. Syras (12:00).

Burger Up!

Thu, 28 May 2020 21:02:14 -0000

Shannon Sampert on Pallister's approval rating (0:30); Ravi Ramberran from St. James Burger (8:50); Carolyn Klassen (17:55).

Flame(s) War

Wed, 27 May 2020 20:09:00 -0000

Alyson Shane on Trump's fact-checked tweet (0:30); A landlord on the crime & vandalism they are dealing with (7:20); Dave Rowe from 770 CHQR on Jets vs. Flames (19:35).

TV On The Radio

Tue, 26 May 2020 20:20:03 -0000

Jonathan Alward from CFIB, on the back to business kit (0:30); Bill Brioux (Brioux.TV) on new summer TV shows (9:00); Barbara Bowes on paid sick days (20:05); Taz Stewart from Poulin's Pest Control (30:20).

E-Bike To The Future

Mon, 25 May 2020 20:21:01 -0000

Alan Castell from Alpha Technologies on E-Bikes (0:30); Weekend crime wave (9:40); Chuck Davidson, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (19:20); CJOB Give Back: Teddy Bear's Picnic (25:10).

Hal @ Home

Fri, 22 May 2020 20:28:39 -0000

Movies at home with Jeff Braun (0:30); Weather expert Bruce Johnson (7:40); Dr. Syras (14:00).

COVID-15

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:47:19 -0000

Jorie Jansen on the "COVID 15" (0:30); Harry Siemens with an AG report (9:15); Carolyn Klassen (19:00).

Happy Bee Day

Wed, 20 May 2020 19:33:41 -0000

Obby Khan (0:30); World Bee Day (12:35); Canada Takeout Day (17:20).

Sports; Research

Tue, 19 May 2020 19:49:45 -0000

Bob Irving on the CJOB Sports Show's "Bomber Hour" (0:30); Richard Cloutier (10:25); Tracey Maconachie from Research Manitoba on Hydroxychloroquine (18:55).

Be Prepared

Fri, 08 May 2020 20:08:24 -0000

Emergency Preparedness Week with Gerry The Medic (0:30); Bob Irving (6:45); Todd Longley, the Rock N' Roll Fisherman (19:15); Dr. Syras (25:10).

Group Chat

Thu, 07 May 2020 20:44:40 -0000

Jelynn Dela Cruz, President, Manitoba Students' Union (0:30); April Realty Slowdowns (11:15); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (19:05).

feat. Doug Brown

Tue, 05 May 2020 19:43:52 -0000

Bill Campbell from Keystone Agricultural Producers (0:30); CFL Hall of Famer Doug Brown (8:55); COVID-19: What's Next, with Darrell Brickers from IPSOS (16:40).

Such A Night

Mon, 04 May 2020 20:01:46 -0000

Lyme Disease Awareness Month (0:30); Dr. John Murray on teaching at home (7:35); Diana McMillan, Sleep Researcher, U of M, on why we are so exhausted? (20:20).

The Doctors

Fri, 01 May 2020 19:49:15 -0000

Brian Denysuik from CreditAid (0:30); The Sports Doctor (6:30) Dr. Syras (16:55)

Literally The Best Podcast

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:20:00 -0000

Magnifind.Health launches COVID-19 Hub (0:30); Couch Potato Jeff Braun (7:15); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (14:10); Dr. Alan Grant, Kildonan Place Dental Centre (20:35).

Patio Lanterns?

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:36:21 -0000

Patios can open Monday (0:30); International Guide Dog Day (6:30); Rudy Reimer from Watersong Farms (11:50).

The Ex-Files

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:41:17 -0000

Is this the end of handshaking? (0:30); Bob Irving (4:50); Red River Ex Cancelled (15:35); Carolyn Klassen on Virtual Proms & Grads (21:45).

Food On The Go!

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:49:30 -0000

Jeff Traeger, President, UFCW 832 (0:30); Lila Knox, Director, Northwest Community Food Centre (8:45); Dougald Lamont, Leader, Manitoba Liberal Party (16:50); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (27:30).

Cat Videos? We Got 'Em!

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:37:07 -0000

Global's Amber McGuckin on people snapping up houseplants (0:30); Dr. Faisal Siddiqui, Organ & Tissue Donation Week (8:25); Best of Cat Video Fest 2020 (14:10); Len Eastoe from Traffic Ticket Experts on the increase of speeding & reckless driving tickets (20:00).

Finders Keepers

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:55:36 -0000

Kathy Kennedy (0:30); Dave Carlson, Reeve of Emerson-Franklin (7:00); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (12:10).

Cottage Country & COVID

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:18:33 -0000

Gimli Mayor Lynn Greenberg (0:30); The latest on Bill 44 (5:25); Manitoba Beef Producers (12:15); CJOB Give Back: Salvation Army (17:30).

Hal's House Calls

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:46:59 -0000

Hal's House Calls (0:30); Keith Warriner, Food Science Professor, University of Guelph (6:40); Charles Adler (16:55).

In Good Company

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:46:04 -0000

World Wide Distribution on their new home delivery service (0:30); Jessica Lorusso, from "In Good Company Etiquette Academy" on shopping etiquette (5:50).

Prime Time

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:19:15 -0000

Carolyn Klassen from Conexusing Counselling (0:30); Global News partnering with Amazon Prime to offer 24/7 news (17:40)

Two Bits!

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:34:35 -0000

TV Blogger Bill Brioux, Brioux.TV (0:30); David Wiens, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (10:15); Nathan Beaton, Instructor, MC College on home hair-styling tips (18:30).

Miss UBI

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:47:36 -0000

Floyd Marinescu from UBI Works on applying for the CERB (0:30); Carolyn Klassen on "skin hunger" (9:35); Dan Vandal, MP, St. Boniface/St. Vital (16:55).

Two Years...

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:15:59 -0000

Dr. Ron Worb, Anderson Animal Hospital (0:30); Two years since the tragedy in Humboldt (8:45).

Work Out, Work In!

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:35:31 -0000

COVID-19 & Fitness (0:30); Hal's Mom Ada (4:25); Dr. Syras (12:50); "CJOB Give Back", The Kidney Foundation (21:55).

Let's Drive Right In

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:47:30 -0000

Joann Struss, owner of the Shamrock Drive-In in Killarney

Snow Way!

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:23:32 -0000

Jason Cross from Gauthier Cadillac Buick GMC (0:30); Connie Newman, Manitoba Association of Senior Citizens (4:25); Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (10:20).

Good Value & Good Valu

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:07:30 -0000

Dr. John Murray on the education announcement (0:30); Gerry The Medic (12:35); Shaun Jeffrey from the Manitoba Restaurant Association on booze pickup & delivery (17:50); Cassandra MacLeod from Pet Valu Meadowood (27:00).

Art In The Timer Of COVID

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:02:44 -0000

Meera Estrada on COVID-19 "Care-mongering" (0:30); Bill Campbell, President, Keystone Agricultural Producers (7:40); Alan Cross on how COVID-19 can lead to art (16:15); 1 in 4 small business owners can't pay their rent (25:10).

CJOB Gives Back

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:32:43 -0000

Gavin Rich, from Richlu Manufacturing (0:30); The Risk-monger David Zaruk (6:35); Dr. Syras Derksen (18:10); Jim Bell, from Siloam Mission (29:30).

Faith In The Time Of COVID-19

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:27:35 -0000

Pastor Ed Buller, Heart of Worship International Church (0:30); David Olivier, local ventilator manufacturer (11:25); Hal's ABC (Anything But COVID) segment (18:05); Jamel Favel, Bear Clan Patrol (27:00); Carolyn Klassen (30:20).

We've Got It All

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:22:32 -0000

Ray Dubois from Ron Paul Garden Centre (0:30); Jonathan Alward, Director, Prairie Region, CFIB (7:20); Stefano Grande. President & CEO, Children's Hospital Foundation (16:15).

Wonky Donkey

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:19:03 -0000

Dave Mackenzie with Canadian Trucking Magazine (0:30); Storytime with Big Daddy Tazz (9:00); Darrell Bricker from Ipsos on empty shelves across Canada (16:20); Kevin Klein on the Charleswood 55-Plus Centre (21:40).

Home; Insurance

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:22:12 -0000

Dr. John Murray on education at home (0:30); Serge Balcaen, PMC Forest Insurance (12:00); Jeff Powell, Executive Director, Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba on Canada opting out of the 2020 Olympics (17:05)

E.T. Abductions Day

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:55:58 -0000

David Chartrand, Manitoba Metis Federation (0:30); Chris Rutkowski on E.T. abductions day (9:55); Winnipeg Filmmaker Sean Garrity (16:35); Dr. Syras (24:40).

Self-Care

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:51:00 -0000

Self-care during COVID-19 with Aly Raposo from the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (0:30); Dr. Marc Mollot, President of the Manitoba Dental Association (5:40); Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling (13:35).

Home Is Where The Hal Is

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:11:24 -0000

Shannon Sampert on Trudeau's stimulus package (0:30); Shaun Jeffrey on the restaurant business in Winnipeg (10:30); Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman on good mental health during these unsure times (16:55)

Restaurant Slowdown

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:17:19 -0000

Joe from Pasquale's Italian Ristorante (0:30); Javier Schwersensky, CEO, Winnipeg Humane Society (11:40); Kos from Santa Lucia Pizza (15:00); Keren Taylor Hughes, CEO, Winnipeg Harvest (20:25).

Oh Pair

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:53:00 -0000

With guest host Kelly Moore. Manitoba gave its daily update on Covid-19. Diana Foxhall hops in studio to give the breakdown (0:29); Terry Shaw of the Manitoba Trucking Association calls in to talk about the pandemic's affect on the big wheels of the road (5:18); and a woman has developed an app for parents in need during these hard times (12:33).

Friday the 13th

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:36:19 -0000

Bob Irving (1:30); Carolyn Klassen (10:25); Dr. Syras Derksen (15:30); Al Castell, Aplha Technologies (23:05).

Living Your Dream?

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:29:00 -0000

Winnipeg Police had a busy night last night. Global's Diana Foxhall gives us the rundown (0:38); Curtis Hull, Project Director of Climate Change Connection, talks about an upcoming public event on transportation and climate (9:04); Are you working your dream job? Lots of people say no. Generations expert Jennifer Fitzpatrick talks about how to change that (15:40).

Going DOWn

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 20:50:23 -0000

Carleton University Professor Ian Lee on the state of the markets (1:04); Jib Stop Founder Dane Bourget on the new Crimestoppers campaign (8:50) & Barbara Bowes stops by to chat about International Women's Day (19:03)

The Roads Aren't All Right

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:29:00 -0000

Dr. Michael Weinrath, Graduate Chair Criminal Justice Masters Program at the U of W, calls in to talk gangs in the city (1:10); What's it like when a tornado hits an urban centre?
Justin Hobson, meteorologist and storm chaser, fills us in (9:54); CNIB's Insight Gala - all proceeds support the guide dog program. Tracy Garbutt, Independent Living Skills Specialist, visits the studio to give us the rundown (20:09); And are we finally getting better roads? Councilman Matt Allard breaks down the plan (28:44).

Super Tuesday

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:33:17 -0000

Tina Chen on Winnipeg's Chinatown & COVID-19 (1:30); Dog scholar Mark Derr (12:10); Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu (21:20); Chris Jackson from Ipsos on Super Tuesday (30:00).

Bringing the Heat

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:12:43 -0000

Happy Chili Day! Rob & Jaylene Kewley are chili champs! (0:23); New flood forecast with expert Jay Doering (6:34) & Carolyn Klassen is back! (18:46)

Your Healthy Heart

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:32:00 -0000

Amanda Nash of the Heart and Stroke Foundation comes in studio to talk the dangers of vaping (0:28); It's pink shirt day. Kathy Majowski from the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse tells about shifts in the conversation about bullying (9:12); And Grey Cup Winner Paul Bennett stops by to talk Canadian football and the Manitoba Heroes Program (21:11).

Zombie Zest

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:55:00 -0000

Barret Miller of Forty Whyte Alive calls in to talk coyotes and other animal stuff (0:28); Colin Blunstone, lead singer of the legendary Zombies, chats about career and their upcoming show in the Peg (8:35); and Colin Fast of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce has some thoughts about Edmonton's new initiative to combat liquor store thefts (18:56).

Miss Christine's Kitchen

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:26:51 -0000

Sarah Broad on security at the Millennium Library (1:15); Louise Dupont, author "Hidden Treasures" (8:00); Christine Pattison from Miss Christine's Kitchen talks "Wall of Chefs" (18:05).

New Kids on the Blockades

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:29:35 -0000

Dr. Niigaan Sinclair of the Department of Native Studies at the U of M on the blockades and protests (0:38); Alyson Shane on the power of social media (11:14); Civil engineer and flood expert, Jay Doering on the flood situation (19:40) & "The Patch" author, Chris Turner with more on the blockades (24:33)

Quarantine, From Boat to Plane

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:25:00 -0000

Dr. Joel Kettner of the University of Manitoba talks about myths surrounding Covid-19, and whether a plague really could wipe us all out (0:44); we talk again to Debra Chan, who is has gotten off the boat and is now quarantined at an air force base in California (9:11); and Terry Shaw from the Manitoba Trucking Association talks about the impact of the blockades across the country (17:22).

Be Prepared!

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:52:39 -0000

Bruce Johnson, Gerry The Medic and Chuck Davidson

Streveler; Weather

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:58:46 -0000

Doug Brown on Chris Streveler (1:20); Weather expert Bruce Johnson (10:10); Jeff Braun reviews Uncut Gems (17:30).

Using Social Media for Good is a Big Hill

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:03:00 -0000

Michael Belhumeur of Urban Knights & Ladies Peace Patrol is mad the city is taking down homeless shelters. He calls in to talk about an upcoming protest (0:43); Adam Bighill got an apology from Wendy Williams, and he accepted it. Carolyn Klassen talks about speaking up against bullying (9:22).

Hunks and Cranks

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:45:00 -0000

It's cooooooollldd! Weather expert Bruce Johnson calls in to talk about these frigid temperatures (0:51); Filmmaker Ryan McKenna talks about his new movie Cranks, which is screening at Cinemateque and has a secret connection to CJOB (5:47); And Hunks stop by. No, it's not Hal, it's a sketch comedy group who are headed on tour (14:43).

Gunning For Change

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 02:40:51 -0000

Steven Moody of CAM-VAP on Canada's Lemon Law (0:45); Gun Club member, Jay Mangat on a possible hand gun ban (8:35) & Chris Isfeld on the Vikings Challenge (18:48)

The Death of Live Music?

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:25:49 -0000

Local musicians Romi Maze, Josh Bedry, Mike Menza & Brent Fitz weigh in on the state of live music venues in the city.

Talking About Grief

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:13:24 -0000

Alex Forrest, President, United Firefighters Union (1:15); Carolyn Klassen on grief (7:55); Dwight MacAuley on Harry & Meghan (20:00).

Merry Ukrainian Christmas

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:52:00 -0000

Dirty Manitoba Restaurants (1:15); Celebrating Ukrainian Christmas (11:05); Barbara Bowes on shorter work weeks (22:50).

Rough Routine

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 22:24:24 -0000

Carolyn Klassen on getting back to a post-Xmas routine (1:15); Alyson Shane from Starling Social on the Golden Globes (6:40); Moe Sabourin on concerns with transit security (17:25); Charleswood Councillor Kevin Klein on the lack of amber lights in school zones (30:55).

Friday!

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 22:16:31 -0000

Bryan Peeler on the latest in the Middle East (1:20); Matt Allard on the transit security RFP (8:50); Dr. Syras (19:05).

5G and Goat Trees

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:01:00 -0000

Allan Castell from Winnipeg's Alpha Technologies stops by the studio to talk about 5G. Do we need it? (0:38); Not sure what to do with your Christmas tree? Aurora farms wants it, because their goats find them delicious (8:40); And Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling breaks down new years resolutions (15:41).

Jarhead

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:47:20 -0000

Hal's weather buddy Bruce Johnson (1:20); Global's Marney Blunt on two exposure deaths over the weekend (9:10); The story of Greta, the dog with the a jar stuck on her head (12:50).

Christmas is Over! Back to Politics!

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 22:50:00 -0000

Councilor Kevin Klein reacts to a quote from Brian Bowman in which the mayor says he won't attend a debate on crime (1:05). Chris Adams is a political scientist at the U of M. We talk to him about a new poll that says the NDP are up and the Tories are down (8:08). And Dr. Syras Derkson stops by to talk about IQ, among other things (15:04).

Friday, December 20th

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:17:46 -0000

Clay Young was at the funeral for RCMP Const. Allan Poapst (1:15); Travel expert Claire Newell on new travel hotspots (12:10); Jino Distasio on the new Portage Place development (20:05).

Manic Monday!

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:12:50 -0000

Scheer Surprise

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 22:22:24 -0000

...And The Award Goes To...

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:35:42 -0000

Baby, It's Gonna Get Cold Outside

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 21:47:03 -0000

Bracing for a cold snap with Global News weather specialist, Mike Koncan (0:45); Joe Scarpelli on upcoming Global crime special (6:19) & Dr Syras stops by to chat about stress, anger, cancel culture and more (11:59)

From Bikes to Yikes

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:52:44 -0000

Carolyn Klassen stops by to chat about the Peloton controversy and more (0:46) & It's the Prairie Vet with Dr. Keri Hudson-Reykdal! (18:11)

Get Smart, TV

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:06:32 -0000

Winnipeg Police on warming huts for the homeless being torn down on Henry (0:46); Shaun Jeffrey of the Manitoba Restaurant & Food Association on the delivery of alcohol (8:17); Smart TV security with Alan Castell of Alpha Technologies (14:33) & Local business owners react to Black Friday sales (22:52)

Getting Dumb and Dumber

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:53:01 -0000

Chair of the Winnipeg Police Board, Kevin Klein on Downtown safety study (0:45); Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Centre, Christine Cambly on Manitoba placing last in science and math (8:00) & "Stand!" creator, Danny Schur with some great news!! (16:56)

Just Eat It!

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:51:59 -0000

Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story with Jen Rustmeyer (0:45); Helping the homeless with Mike Belhumeur of Urban Knights & Ladies Peace Patrol (7:13) & a look at Cyber Monday with Jonathan Alward, Director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (14:30)

Eyewitness News

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:57:25 -0000

Hal speaks with Pat, who was in the store during the MLCC assault (1:15); Danny Schur and Marshall Williams talk "Stand!" (9:05); J. Morgan Saifer, Animal Communicator (18:45).

Everybody's Playin' Politics

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 22:14:42 -0000

Global's Lisa Dutton from Calgary (1:15); Clay Young talks to people about the Grey Cup (4:55); Charleswood Councillor Kevin Klein (12:45).

He Wears Short Shorts

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:06:17 -0000

Bomber fan Chris Matthews on wearing shorts for 18 straight years (1:15); Urologist Premal Patel on Movember (7:00); Greg Mackling live from Calgary! (11:25).

Community Under Siege

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:57:39 -0000

Filmmaker Rodney Bodner (Methamphetamine: Community Under Siege) (1:15); Del Duffield, he's played every golf course in Manitoba (10:35); Dorota Blumczynska, Executive Director for IRCOM on newcomers & gangs (23:55).

Halloween

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 21:17:00 -0000

feat. Bob Irving

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:14:25 -0000

Bob Irving explains why he voted Andrew Harris the Bombers MOC!

Feat. Skinners Owner Al Thompson

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 21:30:37 -0000

w/ Eddie Perez from The Mavericks

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:09:35 -0000

Maddison's Story

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:33:08 -0000

Brent Williamson shares the incredibly brave story of his niece, Maddison Yetman, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer recently and decided to cast her vote in the Federal election.

A Flood Of Information

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:33:08 -0000

The Great Pumpkin

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:28:40 -0000

Two-thirds of parents give their kids an allowance, and it's more than you might think (1:12); Former Bomber great Doug Brown calls in to talk the team's impending fate (6:54); And Cornie Banman is a champion!....in pumpkins (16:05).

Minimum Gauge

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 21:23:47 -0000

Brittany Greenslade on the spike in retail thefts (1:15); Molly McCracken from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on their new minimum wage research project (7:40); Shannon Sampert on new election polling (17:00).

A "Retirement"

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:38:02 -0000

Global News Weather Specialist Mike Koncan pops on to talk about...the weather. City Councilor Kevin Klein calls in to discuss the "retirement" of Stan Dueck, the head of the city's inspection department. And as Winnipeg prepares a new addictions centre, Madeline Smith gets in touch from Edmonton to give us the rundown on REACH, which brings services together for people with addictions.

Kindness Is Free

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 21:33:37 -0000

Beachcombing

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 21:18:11 -0000

Tammy Skrabek on recent car-jackings in the city (1:15); Brett Megarry on the Emmy's and streaming services (5:35); We're calling Molly's Reach! (15:25).

First Contact

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 21:22:30 -0000

Political Scientist Chris Adams (1:15); Jeff Newman and Larry Harris from APTN's "First Contact" (10:00); Global's Marek Tkach on the EPC (21:10).

HAL 9000

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:23:49 -0000

Mike Koncan on 2nd summer (1:15); Greg McKee (6:55) & Darren Wanless (10:30) on A.I. and Robotics; Global's Marek Tkach on the city's downtown violence (21:40).

Election Comedown

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:19:12 -0000

Talking about the Provincial Election with Shannon Sampert (1:15), Joe Scarpelli (10:05), and Richard Cloutier (16:20).

Ur Gonna Want To Hear This

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:34:27 -0000

Dr. Premal Patel, HSC Urologist on ED & male infertility (1:15); Mackenzine Phillips on Recovery Day Winnipeg (11:40); Remembering Mary Kelekis (22:35).

Virtual Insanity

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:27:27 -0000

Shannon Sampert, on being dropped from a wilderness committee forum (1:!5); Dr. Ginette Poulin on support for families of addicts (10:25); Alan Castell from Alpha Technologies on VR tech (17:30).

Ready For Fall

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:36:26 -0000

Joy Smith (1:15); Richard Cloutier with Wab Kinew (13:00); Fall TV (24:00).

National Trucking Week

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 21:20:00 -0000

Terry Shaw from the Manitoba Truckers Association (1:15); Tracy Garbutt from CNIB on guide dog awareness month (10:10); Michelle Stainton from the City of Winnipeg with a construction update (22:10).

Close Encounters

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 21:24:53 -0000

Bob "Knuckles" Irving on the Bombers 32-16 win over the Lions (0:46); Author James Hyatt on upcoming Dieppe Commemoration (12:38) & resident weirdologist, Chris Rutkowski tells us about a Marshall County UFO incident (19:16).

The Walby Burger

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:51:12 -0000

Hal and the crew try out the Walby Burger, the main attraction for tonight's Bomber game. Constable Jay Murray calls in to talk about the latest scam happening in Winnipeg. And Carolyn Klassen uses her weekly stop-in to discuss honesty in our political system.

Decision 2019: Your Voice Matters

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:13:01 -0000

Live from Portage & Main, it's...Hal Anderson! Astrologist and psychic, Bernice Bisson gives her own election predictions (0:46); Green Party leader, James Beddome stops by (9:38); Steinbach's Grant Burr explores Eastman election issues (21:17), while Drew May of The Brandon Sun gets into Westman issues (25:14) & political scientist, Chris Adams tells us what he thinks about the campaign so far (30:52).

Hitting the Happiness Jackpot

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 22:18:25 -0000

Vicki Fecteau, volunteer director of the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals on the barn fire in Steinbach (0:45); it's time for the Teulon truck & tractor pull (8:12) & your calls on whether money can truly buy happiness (13:15).

It's Official!

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:35:27 -0000

U of W Political Scientist, Shannon Sampert weighs in on the provincial election now that it's official (0:45), Brian Denysuik of Credit Aid explains a new survey about looking after loved ones (10:10) & find out about Art in the Attic from Bev Suek of Grands N' More (19:58).

Transit Troubles

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 21:51:31 -0000

Negotiation expert, Sean MacDonald talks transit dispute (0:45), manhunt aftermath with communications officer, Rob Creasser (14:28) & Dr. Syras Derksen on the psychology of mass shootings (22:19)

90210 Seconds

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 23:08:36 -0000

NDP leader Wab Kinew stops by to lay out his party's newest platform. Jeff Braun breaks down BH 90210 and the phenomenon of reboots. And Carolyn Klassen talks about closure in the face of the deaths of two murder suspects from B.C.

Guns N' Grass

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:33:16 -0000

Author and retired FBI agent, Greg Shaffer on the secrets of staying safe in today's dangerous world (0:45) & author Dr. Mark Kimmins answers your cannabis questions (7:47)

Living the Caveman Lifestyle

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 21:23:13 -0000

On this edition of Hal Anderson Afternoons on 680 CJOB, Hal talks about employees with unlimited time off and living the caveman lifestyle! Also, Hal's weather buddy Bruce Johnson stops by the program.

I'm Blue!

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:07:37 -0000

Doug Brown on the shocking Bombers loss (1:20); Dr. Syras (11:20); What's new in movies this weekend (24:10).

feat. Mayor Susan Thompson

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 22:27:32 -0000

Bear Clan

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:09:29 -0000

James Favel on the Bear Clan's work with the B.C. manhunt

w/ Kelly Moore

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:28:18 -0000

Tara Everett on what she lost in the Jarvis fire (); What to expect with the closing of Seven Oaks (); Bug expert Dr. Steven Schofield

Lean On Me

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:05:08 -0000

A review of the Air 1 report with councillor Kevin Klein (0:45), looking at Saskatchewan's Protection & Response Team with Cory Lerat (4:17) & Dr. Syras Derksen on why leaning on others may make you more independent (10:28)

with Chris Streveler

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:20:47 -0000

Kevin Klein on the Police Chief's letter (1:30); Sandy Shindleman on the changing landscape of retail (11:00); and Bomber QB Chris Streveler (23:15).

Keep Your Eye On The (Foot)ball

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:13:59 -0000

Jim Boychuk, Roughrider fan who has a Rider logo on his prosthetic eye (1:30); The Monarch Butterfly Lady, Yvonne Sharples (5:15); Carolyn Klassen talks (summer) boredom (10:55).

Feat. Mayor Brian Bowman

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:32:52 -0000

on the show today, Mayor Bowman (1:15); and the story of a carbon monoxide poisoning survivor (9:40).

Strawberries & The Stanley Cup

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:42:12 -0000

Joel Edmundson brings the Stanley Cup to Brandon (1:25); The Prairie Fruit Growers' Association (7:35); Master Gardener Mick Manfield (14:20);

AAV: Priceless (w/ guest host Kelly Moore)

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:29:57 -0000

Rodell Bautista shares his thoughts on the Illicit Drug Report (1:30); Murat Ates from The Athletic gets into it about the Jets free agency (so far), his NHL draft experience, and the rarest sighting of all: an offer sheet (15:00); Sean Proctor from Archangel Fireworks brings us the lowdown on his sky high Canada Day (31:05).

The Heat is On!

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 22:56:10 -0000

Global News Specialist, Mike Koncan joins us to chat about the steamy long weekend weather forecast (0:35), Jan Regehr of Pineridge Hollow dishes on making Open Table's 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada (4:46), and Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling stops by to talk all things grad! (9:50)

The Good, the Bad and the Bugly

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 21:59:56 -0000

Bug expert Taz Stuart discusses insects we need to watch out for this summer; as Winnipeg mulls lower speed limits, Shewkar Ibrahim, with Edmonton's Vision Zero Project, comes on to talk about that city's efforts to reduce residential speeds; and Barb Gluck, president of the Gimli Glider Exhibit, discusses the exhibit and their upcoming dinner, featuring guest speaker Rick Braun, a veteran Boeing pilot.

We Are the (Slurpee) Champions!

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:12:34 -0000

Charles Adler on why Canadians don't trust politicians (0:40), Director of Operations, Karen Chymy of missingkids.ca on protecting our children from danger (13:15), Alan Castell of Alpha Technologies on automation advances for a safer home/business (17:26), and nutritionist Laura Creek-Newman from the Wellness Institute on whether we should be embarrassed or proud of being crowned the slurpee capital...again! Stick around for Hal's special rendition of We Are The Champions!

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:15:21 -0000

Have You Not Heard?

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:40:09 -0000

Sherrie Versluis from the Preferred Perch (1:10); Dougald Lamont (16:30); Carolyn Klassen on how was offload our pain on others (24:55).

Transcona Meat Thieves

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:08:23 -0000

Bike To Work Week

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:17:40 -0000

Raps Party!

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:16:15 -0000

Kevin Donnelly on Jurassic Park 204 (1:10); Local Triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk (5:55); and Sutton Eaves from Generation Squeeze on un-affordable housing for Manitoba young people (15:35).

Gonna Be A Blackout

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:41:07 -0000

Kevin Klein on Zero Based Budget and Chris Adams on what a provincial campaign might look like.

Dandelion Doom?

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:42:38 -0000

On the show today, Comedian Angie St. Mars, Dave Hinton from Weed Man on the dandelion infestation, and Matt Hildebrand on the new Fermor project

A Controversial Selfie

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:05:26 -0000

Charleswood Councillor Kevin Klein on his controversial selfie (1:10); Bob Irving as the Bombers prep for the regular season (6:40); Carolyn Klassen on D-Day (13:15); Aleem Chaudhray on bus shields (21:10).

Inspiring Stuff!

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:07:41 -0000

Bombers Are Back!

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:21:56 -0000

Hal Highlights The Meth Crisis

Tue, 28 May 2019 21:25:18 -0000

Ian Rabb from the Aurora Recovery Centre (0:55); Rodell Bautista shares a difficult story of losing a child to addiction (15:30); and Dr. Ginette Poulin from the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba talk about RAAM Clinics (23:20).

Spring Has Sprung!

Tue, 28 May 2019 14:25:20 -0000

Bob Irving on the Bombers, the NBA and the NHL (1:10); Constable Tammy Skrabek on the continuing crime in the city (9:40); Ray Dubois from Ron Paul Garden Centre (17:00).

We Have To Go Back!

Thu, 23 May 2019 13:43:40 -0000

Brent Fitz on Cher (1:10); Bruce Galbraith, Co-ordinator, RM of Rosser rural crime watch program (7:25); New Coke is coming back...what do you want to see come back? (13:00).

Has Your Watch Ended?

Wed, 22 May 2019 13:57:12 -0000

Upon Further Reflection

Wed, 15 May 2019 13:57:28 -0000

Bad Road; Good Podcast

Thu, 09 May 2019 14:53:59 -0000

Ah-Choose This Podcast!

Tue, 07 May 2019 21:19:49 -0000

Leave The Food (And The Privacy) At Your Door!

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:29:59 -0000

w/ guest host Kelly Moore!

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 20:53:33 -0000

Won't Somebody Think Of The...Parents?!

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:35:18 -0000

C4 Seeya?

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:11:39 -0000

Against Hate

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:11:39 -0000

The Goosening!

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:41:10 -0000

Less WhiteOut!

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:20:48 -0000

Bob Irving on the Bombers 2018 profit (1:10); Diana Foxall on Thursday's Whiteout (6:10); Louise May, St. Norbert Arts Council (9:05); Carol Latter, Westminster Concert Organ Series (16:40).

Frightening Fanny Packs & Other Fashion Comebacks

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 21:28:30 -0000

Amber McGuckin in Grand Forks with a flood update (1:15); Fashion Blogger Jackie Anderson (4:40); Connie Walker from the United Way on the Whiteout (10:05); Ed Johner, Manitoba Motorcycle Ride For Dad (15:20).

Try It Out Tuesday

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:29:43 -0000

The Podcast That Needs No Cleaning Up

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:40:46 -0000

Hands Off My Turkey, Jerky!

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:28:34 -0000

A Winkler & A Smile

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:19:11 -0000

Bonnie & Claire?!

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 21:25:10 -0000

Hal is joined by Ian Mauro from the University of Winnipeg to talk about the latest Climate Change study by the federal government. Also on the program, Vintage and Vogue Photography's Mark Bilash and President and CEO of Impact Security Ron D'Errico to talk about the increased security around the city of Winnipeg.

Climate Concerns!

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 21:18:33 -0000

Ahahahahahaha Whiteout!

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 21:09:41 -0000

The return of the Winnipeg Whiteout Parties (1:05); Chris Adams on the possibility of an early provincial election (9:05); and Curt Hall from Climate Change Connection on the Carbon Tax (20:40).

It's A Keeper!

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 21:31:29 -0000

Jon Stebbe, founder of Loudspace Ad Agency on the Manitoba Government's flubbed nurses ad (1:15); Former softball coach for Brady Keeper (Florida Panthers) David Muswaggon (9:00); Johnny Vernaus on the pothole situation (20:15).

Triple Threat!

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 21:14:21 -0000

Corey Shefman, Winnipeg Lawyer on Liquor Marts publishing names of thieves (0:40); Transport driving instructor Mark Dech (6:15); and the Sports Doctor on the Wrestlemania main event and women in sports (15:30).

121 1/2 Hours!

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:40:59 -0000

Jets Clinch!

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:23:09 -0000

Shaun Jeffrey (1:15); Greg Mackling (9:20); and Wab Kinew on safe injection sites (18:00).

Canola Conundrum

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:21:59 -0000

Harry Siemens on Canada's canola problem (1:05); Fridays with Fiona (7:00) and Dr. Syras (13:55).

Beefed Up Security

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:19:50 -0000

James Jewell, on the Liquor Mart's added security (1:15); Comedians Jared Story and Benji Rothman: Winnipeg Comedy Showcase at the Park Theatre (8:15); Carolyn Klassen (16:05).

Spring Sprang Sprung

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:25:59 -0000

Bruce Johnson on the spring weather (1:15); Tim Scott on CAA's worst roads campaign (6:45); Kevin Klein votes "No" on Bowman's budget (9:25); Bill Campbell, President of Keystone Agricultural Producers (16:15).

Fiddling with the Flood Forecast

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:28:28 -0000

Ken Allen from the city (1:15); Reeve of Emerson/Franklin Dave Carlson (5:50) and Steve Strang on flood prep (9:35); Jenny Motkaluk & Grand Masters Fiddling Champion Patti Kusturok (15:00).

A Spooky Sectional?

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:47:49 -0000

Mike Koncan on the weather uptick (1:15); Clayton Manness from Manitoba's Education Review (6:05); Haunted Furniture in North Carolina (12:00).

Ride-Along

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:24:25 -0000

Hal went to the CNIB Insight Gala last night (1:15); It's World Kidney Day (7:35); Home economist Getty Stewart (13:20); Diana Foxall with WFPS Deputy Chief Christian Schmidt and Assistant Chief Jay Shaw (20:30).

Snow-no!

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 22:41:44 -0000

Cam from Flamingo Vape Shop on a funny robbery video (1:15); Mike Koncan is headed to Fargo to snow watch (9:00); ER Doctor Rob Grierson on the dark side of drinking (16:50).

Permanent Tax Credit: Yes! Permanent Winter: No!

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 21:57:25 -0000

Global Weather Specialist Mike Koncan on signs you're desperate for winter to end (1:15); Political Science Professor Chris Adams on the possibility of an early Manitoba election (6:55); Nicole Matiation from On Screen Manitoba on the Film & Video tax credit becoming permanent (12:00); and Comedian Angie St. Mars (18:50).

What R. Your Thoughts On Michael Jackson?

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:11:25 -0000

Alan Cross on the Michael Jackson doc "Leaving Neverland" and R. Kelly's explosive interview (1:15); Paul Thomas from the U of M on Gerald Butts (12:30); and Chris Broughton from the Winnipeg School Division (20:40).

Cancelled Canola Deal Ag-ravating

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 22:22:15 -0000

Former mayoral candidate Jenny Motkaluk (1:15); Harry Siemens on the cancelled canola deal (9:05); Darrell Bricker (17:55) & Chris Adams (24:30) on the SNC-Lavalin scandal hurting Trudeau's Liberals.

Enjoy In Moderation

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:02:12 -0000

Remembering John Candy with Alycia's Restaurant, Kathy Kennedy and Bob Irving (1:15); Rob Carver on a tragic incident in the city (16:20); Obama moderator Michael Burns (23:05); and Jino Distasio on the city budget (28:00)

Budget Time!

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:42:17 -0000

Charles Adler (1:15); Colin Fast from the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce (16:25); and Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont (27:15).

A 17 year old from Manitoba flagged by the Secret Service?

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:19:45 -0000

Hal Anderson is back for the February 27th edition of the podcast! Hal is joined by the godmother of Phoenix Sinclair as she hopes to raise money to put a headstone on her grave. MPI's Brian Smiley and Justin Burla with Elite Excavating talk the backlog at the public insurance corporation and Lisa Dyck's son was hoping to meet Barack Obama with him in town on Monday... until he was flagged by the Secret Service!

Hal Distilled

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 06:02:42 -0000

It's Freezing Out!!

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:24:55 -0000

a Syphilis outbreak in Manitoba (1:15); Christian Aumell on the NHL trade deadline (6:10); Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Winner Sanjay Abraham (16:50); Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (22:35).

Wars v. Trek

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:48:18 -0000

Oscar talk with Fiona and Jackie (1:15); Dr. Syras (6:00) and the Couch Potatoes "Star Wars vs. Star Trek" at the WSO! (16:15)

featuring Reveen!

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:44:38 -0000

I Just Want To Celebrate

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:22:21 -0000

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate, and the hockey world reacts: Jordy Douglas (1:15) and Christian Aumell (11:40) weigh in; Jeff Braun has seen all the Oscar Best Picture nominees (so you don't have to) (16:30); and "Christie Pits" comic book author Jamie Michaels (26:55).

It's Friday!

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:41:23 -0000

Thomas McKee from Payne Transportation (1:15); Karen Chymy from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (14:25); and Melissa Gowryluk on the great work done by the St. Boniface Hospital (19:40).

Miss Lonelyhearts!

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:23:58 -0000

Nic Demski with Hal!

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:37:39 -0000

Charles Adler on the SNC-Lavalin controversy (1:15); Nic Demski (12:00) and Dr. Adrian Robertson on 2018 kidney transplant stats (17:45).

Hal's No Free Agent!

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:49:21 -0000

Droning On!

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:34:16 -0000

Talking police in Liquor Marts with Ron D'Errico from Impact Security (1:15); Bruce Johnson on more snow in the forecast (6:15); A baby Gibbon at the Assiniboine Park Zoo (10:20); Matthew Johnson from M3 Aerial Productions on the Western Drone Show (17:25).

We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:12:35 -0000

Oscar Host No, Hal Host Yes

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:17:22 -0000

Western Alienation?

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 22:21:06 -0000

Bruce Johnson with El Nino numbers (1:15); Serial Killer expert Dr. Peter Vronsky on Bruce McArthur and the history of the "Gorilla Killer" (5:40); Author of "Uncomplicated" Claire Tansey (15:20); and Western Alienation with Chris Adams (22:55).

Welcome Back, Hal!

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:19:08 -0000

"The Sports Doctor" Dave Petrishen (1:15); Justin Timberlake sightings in Winnipeg? (16:10); Facebook at 15 (19:45); Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (27:30); and Kevin Klein on warming huts (33:25);

Goodbye Kathy... Hello Hal!

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 22:20:45 -0000

It's Kathy Kennedy's last day guest hosting for Hal Anderson with The Big Guy all healed up from his hip surgery! Hal is live in studio! We also learn about what's going on in True North Sports & Entertainment and Minister Squires talks parks and fishing.

The Prairie Oyster Podcast

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:28:28 -0000

Hal Anderson's hiatus is almost at an end on the Hal Anderson Afternoons Podcast with guest host Kathy Kennedy. Kathy talks with Dave Spivak and the Dave Spivak Project and Hal's Hit focuses on disgusting food and Superbowl munchies! Eww.... and mmmm.

The Weather Summit

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:17:12 -0000

The Hal Anderson Afternoons Podcast continues with Kathy Kennedy as guest host. Kathy is joined by the king of Canada's king climatologist, David Phillips, and Global News Weather Specialist Mike Koncan. Hal is back! Well, just for a bit... and fortune cookie Wednesday reaches new heights!

Is it cold out there? Don't tell Kathy...

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:28:01 -0000

Did you know it's cold in Winnipeg? It's January! Kathy Kennedy guest hosts Hal Anderson Afternoons and keeps you cozy with power lifting, hot restaurants and "wink wink" weather! Don't tell her it's cold out! It's warm in her mind.

Trucks & Pills & Stones

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:24:38 -0000

Kathy Kennedy guest hosts the Hal Anderson Podcast and is joined by Terry Shaw with the Manitoba Trucking Association to discuss changes as the Humboldt Broncos sentencing case is ongoing. Brianne Goertzen the provincial director for the Manitoba Health Coalition says she wants free pills for all and Matt Nye, the Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus, live from Florida is asked if the government shutdown in the US is over and the ongoing issues surrounding Roger Stone.

From The Top Rope!

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 21:58:17 -0000

ECW/Impact Wrestling legend Tommy Dreamer & CWE's "Hotshot" Danny Duggan (1:15); Photographer Mark Bilash, Vintage & Vogue Photography (9:30); Clay Young interviews Hal about his upcoming hip surgery (17:15).

Breathe (In The Podcast)

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:36:41 -0000

Tracy Garbutt (1:05) on the troubles people with disabilities have with the snow clearing (or lack thereof); Matt Allard (9:35); and Chris Rutkowski (17:55) talks China landing on the dark side of the moon.

Double Pane = Double Pain?

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:59:11 -0000

Greg Mackling (1:10) on the Jets & Flames in Regina; Helen Halliday (11:00), CEO, Royal Aviation Museum on the "double pane glass ceiling"; "The Sports Doctor" Dave Petrishen (23:30) on the passing of wrestling legend "Mean" Gene Okerlund; and Manitoba country artist Rhianna Rae Saj (29:25)

It's f-f-freezing out there!

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 22:25:50 -0000

The New Year's Eve edition of the Hal Anderson Afternoons podcast wraps up the worst movies of the year, looks ahead to 2019 financial goals, record breaking snow mazes and light pillars? All that and more... Happy New Year!

Ch-Ch-Changes!

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:40:52 -0000

Why So Serious?!

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:18:49 -0000

featuring Big Daddy Tazz!

The Importance Of Kidney Transplants

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:05:49 -0000

Now with 25% More ASMR!

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 23:51:03 -0000

Janice Lukes (0:35) on Community Centres; The gift of cannabis with Lift & Co. (10:10); Barry Prentice (14:55) on the Passenger Bill of Rights; and Stephen Smith (21:25) on "Brain Tingles" aka ASMR.

Oh Podcast!

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:50:22 -0000

...In Transit

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:49:36 -0000

Is It A Meth Crisis?

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:45:11 -0000

Hal asks if it is a "meth crisis" before speaking with both Dane Bourget from Jibb Stop (1:30) and Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew (9:00); Elton Ash () from Re/Max on Winnipeg's housing market (16:25); and Andrea Katz (21:15) from Fit Communications.

Christmas Shopping!

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 23:43:15 -0000

Merry Christmas from Tom Jackson!

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:42:45 -0000

And The Nominees Are...

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 00:04:06 -0000

on today's show, composer Rob Knaggs (0:45) on his fascinating "Arctic Music"; Kari England (10:35) from Toad Hall Toys; Jeff Braun (14:45) breaks down the Golden Globe nominations; our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen (21:55) and a very special guest makes a surprise visit!

You Can Open It Now!

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:18:34 -0000

Holding On To Hope

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:31:14 -0000

Making Sense of Mindfulness

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:15:45 -0000

Fri-yay!

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:17:29 -0000

Xmas Party Etiquette

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:19:32 -0000

on today's show, Barbara Bowes (0:45) on the changes to office Christmas parties; Erik Casselman (11:00) on the Park Theatre renos; Bob Irving (14:50) wraps up the Bomber season; and listener Erica Chernick (18:45) talks a Drag The Red fundraiser.

You can shovel the walk with your phone?

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:27:00 -0000

Hal talks with the inventors of a new app that will shovel your walk, discusses the move to end the term "midget" in youth sports and continues the Keeping the Faith series with Indigenous Elder, Sandra Siha.

Witch Way Is Up?

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 02:30:24 -0000

Grey Friday

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:37:53 -0000

on today's show, we chat with Cendrine Marrouat (0:40) who is documenting Manitoba's murals; Fiona Odlum (10:15) joins us for Friday funday!; and Bob Irving (18:10) is live in Edmonton for Grey Cup week.

Gunner's Story

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 22:47:39 -0000

on today's show, Steve Strang (0:40) from the Red River Basin Commission; Karen Grzenda (9:35) author, "Heart Dog: Gunner's Story"; and Carolyn Klassen (18:05) from Conexus Counselling.

Romaine Calm

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 01:42:41 -0000

Critch n' Kinew

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:15:25 -0000

on today's show, Hal talks to Mark Critch from "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" and Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew

28 Years & Counting!

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:24:22 -0000

feat. Rick Mercer!

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 22:39:02 -0000

on today's show, Chef Jesse Friesen (0:15), Winnipeg's gold medal winner for Canada's great kitchen party; Rick Mercer (5:00) talks to Hal about "The Final Report"; and Heidi Wright (14:50), Tec Voc High School student, sings "The Boys of Valour Road".

Almost Closing Time...

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:19:16 -0000

on today's show, Karen Tusa (0:30), author "Closing Time: The Vanishing Prairie Beverage Room"; Ken Allen (4:20) from Winnipeg Public Works; and Carolyn Klassen (7:05) from Conexus Counselling on occupational stress injuries.

Hal Talks To A Sock (Not The Cannabis Segment)

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 02:51:07 -0000

on today's show, Sarah Hanlon (0:30), formerly of Big Brother Canada, on Lift & Co's guide to cannabis, and Ed The Sock (9:00) joins Hal!

Bo-HAL-mian Rhapsody

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 23:50:29 -0000

on today's show, Hal raves about Bohemian Rhapsody with "Behind The Glass" Gerry (0:40); Bob Irving (5:30) on the Bombers playoff matchup; and The Sports Doctor (14:35).

It's Friday!!

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 20:42:06 -0000

on today's show, Fridays with Fiona (0:15); Aly Raposo (10:30), the new Women's & Youth Programming Coordinator for Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba; and we visit with Dr. Syras (16:10).

"Welcome To Winnipeg"

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:11:01 -0000

on today's show, Dr. Roland Sawatzky (0:15) on the new "Vikings of the First World" exhibit at the Manitoba Museum; new Global reporter Marek Tkach (5:50) on his death-defying introduction to Winnipeg; and Carolyn Klassen (10:45) from Conexus Counselling joins us!

Docs & Ghosts

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:15:10 -0000

on today's show, David Knipe (0:40) from the Gimme Some Truth Film Festival; Greyhound bus driver Dale Patkau (9:00) on his last ride; and Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim (21:20) author of "Timeless: A Paranormal Personal History"

WE Day Eve!

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:58:20 -0000

on today's show, Diana Foxall (0:45) on Halloween things to do in Winnipeg; talking about the MFD Smile Gala (7:00); Spencer West (10:40) from WE Day; and Global's Jackson Proskow (15:55) on the upcoming US Midterms

It's A Hal-iday

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:07:56 -0000

on today's show, Fridays with Fiona (0:25); Harry Siemens (7:50) gives us a harvest update; and Dr. Syras (15:35) joins us.

First-Time City Councillors

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:08:52 -0000

on today's show we speak with 3 new city councillors: Vivian Santos (Point Douglas), Shawn Nason (Transcona) and Kevin Klein (Charleswood/Tuxedo). Plus with sit down with Carolyn Klassen (19:05) on how to get more people to vote.

Bite-Sized Edition

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:54:27 -0000

on today's show, we talk about the crazy lotto jackpots in the states and check some voicemails!

Election Eve

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:14:49 -0000

on today's show, we speak with Brian Bowman (0:30), Jenny Motkaluk(4:20), and Tim Diack (15:40), plus Marc Lemoin (26:45) the City of Winnipeg's Senior Election Official

Hal Pass!

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:00:19 -0000

on today's show, we hear from the top 3 mayoral candidates, and talk about wild oregano oil.

A Star Is Bob

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:46:20 -0000

on today's show, Sierra Nobel helps wrap up Knickers & Kickers (0:30), Richard Cloutier (8:15) breaks down the civic election, Dr. Syras (18:50) links chronic pain & mental health, and Bob Irving (25:40) reviews "A Star Is Born"

Jazz & Improv

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:21:43 -0000

on today's show, author Barbara Lange (0:30) "Memories Of The Moonlight Special", also Richard Gillis & Al Kay ( from the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (6:40), and Stephen Sim & Mike Hammond (12:50) from the Winnipeg Improv Festival.

High (After)noon

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:52:33 -0000

on today's show, Psych Professor Zach Walsh (0:30) on his pot research, pot reviews with Steven Stairs (7:20), Getty Stewart (15:10) on snacks becoming a meal, and an upcoming book on the history of video stores in Winnipeg (21:15)

Happy Cannabis Eve

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:52:33 -0000

on today's show, Jeff Browaty (0:35), North Kildonan City Councillor, also Cam Battley (5:10), COO Aurora Cannabis, Dr. Trevor Clark (15:05) on World Spine Day, and Deanne Harrison (20:15) from 24/7 InTouch.

Winnipeg Does Have A Winery!

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:01:06 -0000

on today's show, the Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company (0:40), Winnipeg's only winery, Bob Irving (12:00) on the Bombers big victory, Brian Smiley (16:00) from MPI on cannabis & auto insurance, and Aaron Moore from the U of W on the Civic Election.

Rockin' Friday!

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:54:05 -0000

on today's show, Fiona Odlum! Plus "Rockin'" Richard Sturtz! Also, Dr. Syras, and we speak to the Arthritis Society about World Arthritis Day.

Tax Plans!

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:13:51 -0000

on today's show, Richard Cloutier explains the mayoral candidate's tax plans, Manitoba Moose Defenceman Peter Stoykewych. Plus Carolyn Klassen, and mayoral candidate Umar Hayat

A Wild Weather Week

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:11:07 -0000

on today's show, Barbara Bowes on pot use at work, and weather experts Bruce Johnson on Florida, and Mike Koncan on SNOW!

Jets Home Opener & Fire Prevention Week

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:24:25 -0000

on today's show, Author Lisa Belkin, Fire Chief John Lane and former Winnipeg Jet Jordy Douglas.

The Great Pumpkin (Show)

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:37:58 -0000

on today's show, the Sports Doctor, Bruce Johnson and a pumpkin champion!

Fridays!

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 21:51:46 -0000

on today's show, mayoral candidate Tim Diack. Plus, Fiona and Dr. Syras!

Santa's Back!

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:19:32 -0000

on today's show, the Santa Claus Parade is saved! Plus MLA James Allum, Donna Henry from WinDog, and Carolyn Klassen.

Two Mayoral Candidates & Terrible Weather

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:47:45 -0000

on today's show, Winnipeg mayoral candidates Jenny Motkaluk & Tim Diack; Plus, the Kindness Kid, Lauren McNabb on the meth crisis and Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson ruins everyone's day!

We're Talkin' Pumpkins

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 20:58:39 -0000

on today's show, we talk pumpkins, and speak to the Organized Crime Unit about meth.

I'm Looking Through You(r Wedding Photos)

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:02:36 -0000

on today's show, Paul McCartney photobombs a wedding photoshoot, the Bombers win, and the CJOB Sports Show debuts!

Friday Is Here!

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 21:15:34 -0000

on today's show, Fiona Odlum, Dr. Syras, and Nathan Zahn from Science First.

Finish This Podcast, Then Go Watch TV...

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:27:20 -0000

on today's show, Jeff Braun previews the new Murphy Brown and some other fall TV shows, we talk with Elmwood/Transcona MP Daniel Blakie, and we're joined by Carolyn Klassen.

Exploring Riverview

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 23:37:28 -0000

on today's episode, we talk to the Executive Director of the Riverview Health Centre.

Ho Ho No?!

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 02:11:49 -0000

on today's show, the upcoming Children's Hospital Book Market, Gary Symons on Delta 9's upcoming pot "superstore", Jeff Braun explores the greatest movie trilogies of all-time, and Monica Derksen from the Santa Claus Parade.

A Cree Coming of Age

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:41:40 -0000

Darrel McLeod from Victoria joins Hal to discuss his latest book, Mamaskatch: A Cree Coming of Age. We also hear from Hal's weather expert buddy Bruce Johnson plus a few Friday regulars including Fiona Odlum and Dr. Syras Derksen.

Visiting with Andrew Scheer

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 01:02:54 -0000

on today's show, Hal talks with Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer.

Highly Acclaimed Podcast

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:25:32 -0000

on today's show, Waverley West Councillor Janice Lukes

The Night Time Is The Right Time

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:46:25 -0000

on today's episode, Candice Bergen; Richard Cloutier talks the mayoral race, and Jordan Bonaparte, host of the new Corus podcast "Night Time".

An Old Friend Visits with Hal

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:58:07 -0000

The Gloves Come Off

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:12:27 -0000

One mayoral candidate joins Hal Anderson to respond to comments made by Brian Bowman. Plus, could drones one day replace the police helicopter? And Friday fun with Fiona!

Scariest. Movies. Ever.

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:22:22 -0000

on today's show, the Nordale School Playground, Katie Markham: The Adele Songbook, Carolyn Klassen, and Brett Megarry on the scariest movies ever!

The Kindness Kid Returns!

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:30:01 -0000

on today's show, the return of the Kindness Kid, Pony Corral's 30th Anniversary, and looking out for online classified robberies!

"Help Hal Find A Vintage Microphone!"

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 23:23:35 -0000

Sports Psychology: Serena & The Bombers

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:16:47 -0000

Fridays with Fiona!

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 21:12:42 -0000

on today's show, Fiona Friday's, college students on expenses, and Dr. Syras

Job (and Gift) Shaming

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:24:57 -0000

on today's show, Carolyn Klassen on different types of shaming, and IPSOS Reid on "fake news"

(Still) Under Construction (Season)

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:03:23 -0000

Le Bomber Week

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 20:31:42 -0000

on today's show, the Bombers blow it, Le Burger Week is in full swing, and the Churchill rail line is being fixed!

Friday's With Fiona

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 21:14:52 -0000

on today's episode, Fiona Odlum joins Hal to talk the Labour Day Classic, Bob Irving celebrates 45 years at 680 CJOB and we'll hear from Dr. Syras!

Milt's Sorry!

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:14:25 -0000

on today's episode, Milt Stegall apologizes to Bomber fans!

Friday!

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:10:43 -0000

Kelly in for Hal

Kelly In For Hal

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:12:54 -0000

Tattoos & Travel

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:27:50 -0000

on today's show, author Claire Newell on your travel bucket list, the Winnipeg Tattoo Convention is this weekend, and Dan Vandal on a new poverty reduction strategy.

Boo's, Beef, and Breakthroughs

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:27:48 -0000

on today's episode, Hal talks to Dr. Yannick Beaulieu and Dr. Sonny Kohli from the Canadian Medical Assocation on their upcoming health summit, interim President of Manitoba Beef Producers Tom Teichroeb, and Doug Brown on last Friday's "Boo-Gate".

How Men Should Approach Women

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:46:27 -0000

It's the anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley so Hal is joined by an Elvis impersonator from Gimli. Plus, Recycled Talent is putting on a new play and how should men approach women?

Using Drones to Fight Fires

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:43:26 -0000

A blaze on Selkirk Avenue required the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service to use a drone so Hal spoke to Jay Shaw from the City about the high tech gadget. Plus, Hal talks about women entrepreneurs raising capital and a new business called Frootables!

Nobody's Running

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:44:02 -0000

As the municipal election approaches, there are no challengers for four city council seats. Why is that? Plus, Hal talks to K9 Advocates Manitoba about a new documentary entitled "Fostering Hope" and why do we love Tiger Woods so much?

Tackling Addiction

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 22:23:48 -0000

On today's show, we chat with Global News weather specialist Mike Koncan about the wacky weather, we discuss what's known as "process addictions" and giving money to panhandlers.

Tim After Tim

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:05:48 -0000

on today's show, Tim from The Tim's joins Hal to talk about their new tunes, and Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling

Mobilization & Mobile-ization

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:55:26 -0000

On today's show, cell phone expert Mike Symons, and Stephanie Staples talks moving West.

Hot Hot Heat!

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 21:42:05 -0000

on today's show, our weather expert Bruce Johnson and the upcoming heatwave, Argi-Guru Harry Siemens, and Bert Campbell on the Teulon International Truck & Tractor Pull

Crazy Birthing Story!

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 21:06:06 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson speaks with Dino Camire, the father of newborn Lyla Alice, about how his wife Kayla had to give birth by herself in the middle of a quiet highway. Friend of the show Dr. Syras Derksen from Dr.Syras.com joins Hal to talk about brain training. Hal also chats with Scott Jocelyn, President and C.E.O. of the Manitoba Hotel Association about the impact of the patio smoking ban.

Grief over the loss of your pet.

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 20:16:04 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson is joined by Couch Potato Jeff Braun to talk about some new movies opening this weekend. Sherrie Versluis from the Preferred Perch joins Hal to talk about feeding bread to birds. Hal also speaks with Taz Stuart from Poulin's Pest Control to talk about how you can avoid contracting West Nile over the long weekend. Friend of the show Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling chats with Hal about the grief that comes from losing your pet.

Learning about 3-D printing!

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:59:32 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson speaks with Mike Duguid from the Manitoba Cattle Producers about the near drought that's affecting the interlake. Hal also talks with the new President of Keystone Agricultural Producers. Sylvan Learning Centre director Christine Cambly-Care joins Hal to discuss keeping your children sharp during the summer. Hal chats with good friend Alan Castell from Alpha Technologies about the wonders of 3-D printing technology.

Kindness Kid Update!

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:16:57 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson catches up with Winnipeg's Kindness Kid Jayden Schritt and mom Sharon Schritt. Science writing and weirdologist Chris Rutkowski to talk about Mars. Hal also digs into the Milroy File with Tom Milroy, and Marilyn Firth from the St. Norbert Farmers Market joins Hal to chat about the upcoming Farmers Festival.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:43:29 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson speaks with Adam Dooley about #VoteOpenWinnipeg. Couch Potato Jeff Braun joins Hal to talk about how much they enjoyed Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Hal also chats with Joy Smith from the Joy Smith Foundation to talk about World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Are you cutting back on spending?

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:51:44 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson talks to Brian Denysuik from Credit Aid to talk about Canadian's spending less as interest rates go up. Good friend Dr. Syras Derksen joins Hal to talk about the merit of virtual reality therapy. Hal also chats with Couch Potato Jeff Braun about the movie of the summer, Mission:Impossible - Fallout.

Winnipeg's Kindness Kid!

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:27:26 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson sits down with Jayden and his mom Sharon Schritt to talk about why he's called Winnipeg's Kindness Kid. Aaron Zeghers joins Hal to ensure that the Gimli Film Festival is still good to go after three of Gimli's beaches experienced sewage leaks. Hal also chats with Terry Shaw from the Manitoba Trucking Association about the South Perimeter bypass and the Portage and Main debate.

Why dogs do what they do.

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 20:12:40 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson talks to Sandy Shindleman from Shindico to talk about retail development in Polo Park. Hal also speaks with Ryan Wells about what a polyamourous relationship is. Marc Bekoff joins Hal to talk about his book Canine Confidential and about the man who risked his life to save his dog.

Aboard the Namao!

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:15:52 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson talks to Manitoba's NDP Leader Wab Kinew on the shocking new crime stats in Manitoba. Hal also speaks with Mark Cohoe, the executive director of Bike Winnipeg, on the new local cyclist survey. Hal chats with documentary filmmaker Cam Patterson on his new film "Aboard the Namao".

Friday Fun-Days with Fiona!

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 20:13:23 -0000

Hal Anderson is joined by good friend Fiona Odlum to talk about trashy movies they love and their run-ins with the paranormal. Hal's also joined by CJOB's own Geoff Currier to talk about Prime Minister Trudeau's resurged popularity.

Portage and Main Debate an Embarrassment!

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:43:09 -0000

Today, Hal Anderson talks to Alyson Shane from AlysonShane.com about her blog post that's blown up regarding the Portage and Main plebiscite referendum. Hal also chats with friend Carolyn Klassen from Conexus Counselling about how to avoid betraying your partner without cheating.

Mom of transgender child talks.

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:01:51 -0000

Hal Anderson speaks with four city councillor candidates Janice Lukes, Vivian Santos, Stephanie Meilleur, and Steven Lipischak. Hal also chats with Premier Brian Pallister on the Premiers meeting in New Brunswick. He listens to Jaime Webster as she talks about her experience as a parent of a transgender child, and her invitation to Dave Wheeler.

Council Candidate Round-Table

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 21:25:41 -0000

Hal Anderson talks with four people running for city council in Winnipeg. He also interviews Manitoba premier Brian Pallister in New Brunswick for talks with the other provincial leaders. And Hal finds out what it's like to be the mother of a transgender child when he chats with Jaime Webster.

The Ultimate Fighter 27 Champ!

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:20:43 -0000

In today's podcast, Hal Anderson talks to the Ultimate Fighter Champ 27 Brad Katona. Hal also chats with Greg Durrell about his new documentary Design Canada. And Julie Buckingham teaches Hal about the importance of emoji.

Trump Believes Putin!

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 21:38:00 -0000

The Sports Doctor Dave Petrishen talks wrestling with Hal Anderson. Patrcik Basham at the Democracy Institute weighs in on the Trump/Putin summit. And Chris Adam, a political scientsist at the University of Manitoba, predicts what might happen in tomorrow's provincial byelection in St. Boniface.

Friday, July 13th

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 00:26:03 -0000

Fiona Odlum of Global Saskatoon joins Hal Anderson for some Friday fun. Also, do you have irrational fears? Dr. Syras Derksen tries to answer that question.

Thursday, July 12th

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:52:05 -0000

Hal Anderson talks to Robb Nash, a local musician who's been named to the Order of Manitoba. He also chats with Global National correspondent Cindy Pom, who's in Britain covering President Donald Trump's overseas trip. The Sports Doctor also joins Hal to talk about the Winnipeg Jets making a big signing.

Wednesday, July 11th

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 21:19:22 -0000

Winnipeg City Councillor Russ Wyatt has been charged with sexual assault. Hal Anderson speaks to Global News reporters to get the full story and discuss what's next for the veteran politican. Plus, Hal talks to Wayne McIntosh of Half Moon Drive In about Rockin' on the Red. Transformational teacher and speaker Marie Diamond also joins Hal along with local weirdologist Chris Rutkowski.

Tuesday, July 10th

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 20:53:18 -0000

Today on the podcast, Hal talks to Kasper Wabinski CEO of Kasper Transportation who is looking to maybe take over some of Greyhounds runs when they leave the province at the end of October. Hal speaks with Mark Lloyd about World Ultimate Club Championships. And Sherry Versluis from the Preferred Perch has information on the Birds and the Bees.

Monday, July 9th

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 21:10:05 -0000

Today on Hal Anderson Afternoons, The Podcast, Hal talks with author Katie Heartfield (0:30), Dennis Fenske (11:00), Mayor of Thompson, and Damien Turner (17:50), a former WPS Collision Reconstruction Specialist

Tuesday, July 3rd

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 21:35:51 -0000

Thursday, June 28th

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:51:05 -0000

Wednesday, June 27th

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:55:53 -0000

Tuesday, June 26th

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:56:50 -0000

Monday, June 25th

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 21:01:23 -0000

Thursday, June 21st (w/ guest host Kelly Moore)

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:59:16 -0000

Wednesday, June 20th

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:54:00 -0000

Tuesday, June 19th

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:35:46 -0000

Monday, June 18th

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:39:23 -0000

Friday, June 15th

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:17:56 -0000

Thursday, June 14th

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:16:43 -0000

Wednesday, June 13th

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:34:22 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Tuesday, June 12th

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:24:14 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Monday, June 11th

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:23:14 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Wednesday, June 6th

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:41:31 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Tuesday, June 5th

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:36:30 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Monday, June 4th

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:11:19 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Wednesday, May 30th

Thu, 31 May 2018 14:11:58 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Thursday, May 24th

Thu, 24 May 2018 21:20:01 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Wednesday, May 23rd

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:52:28 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Tuesday, May 22nd

Tue, 22 May 2018 21:16:54 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Wednesday, May 16th

Thu, 17 May 2018 13:49:21 -0000

Hal Anderson Afternoons - Tuesday, May 15th

Tue, 15 May 2018 21:23:18 -0000

Hal Anderson - Monday, May 14th

Mon, 14 May 2018 21:35:22 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Wednesday, April 25th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:10:06 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Thursday, April 26th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:09:10 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Tuesday, April 24th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:36:48 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Thursday, April 19th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:34:45 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Wednesday, April 18th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:04:14 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Tuesday, April 17th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:12:20 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Monday, April 16th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:25:25 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Thursday, April 12th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:36:47 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Wednesday, April 11th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:05:04 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Tuesday, April 10th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:06:33 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Thursday, April 5th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:43:13 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Wednesday, April 4th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:35:18 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Monday, April 2nd (w/ Hal Anderson)

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:29:12 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Thursday, March 29th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:32:36 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Wednesday, March 28th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:42:14 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Monday, March 26th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 19:17:04 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Friday, March 23rd (w/ Hal Anderson)

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 14:13:58 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Thursday, March 22nd (w/ Hal Anderson)

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:22:38 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Wednesday, March 21st (w/ Hal Anderson)

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:25:39 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Tuesday, March 20th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:32:28 -0000

CJOB Afternoon - Monday, March 19th (w/ Hal Anderson)

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:13:41 -0000

Saving the Tyndall Grain Elevator

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:34:43 -0000

Hal Anderson, in for Mackling & Megarry, speaks with our friend Matt Bialek from Red Bomb Fireworks, who has partnered with Dr. Gordon Goldsborough from the Manitoba Historical Society to save the grain elevator in Tyndall, Manitoba – one of Eastern Manitoba’s last remaining “Prairie Sentinels”

Mackling & Megarry - Labour Day, September 4th 2017

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 22:49:22 -0000

00:00 - Labour Day Classic chicanery from SK... faking injuries galore! Bad sportsmanship or good strategy?

18:26 - Innovative Wellness Solutions for Canadians Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis

GUEST: Heidi Pylypjuk, who has MS

GUEST: Darrell Hominuk, Director of Programs & Services and Government Relations for the MS Society of Canada

37:00 - Vancouver author releasing second book in a series of psychological thrillers, will delve into her in-depth research on the mind of a serial killer, and the psychosis around that

GUEST: Kelly Charron

55:12 - Chat about ASMR stuff, like Bob Ross videos!

62:10 - James "Wild" West replay from Friday's show

74:37 - The challenge is on for Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans to be louder than Saskatchewan Roughrider fans for the Banjo Bowl this Saturday

83:15 - Caller says he can answer the question which Brett could not -- Can you name the Fab Five from the Michigan Wolverines? He gets a prize for his efforts.

87:31 = Replay of The Painters Cafe, from Friday August 25th

GUESTS: Michele & Angie Zubrin, sisters, co-owners of The Painters Cafe, located at the corner of Plessis and Grassie, www.thepainterscafe.com, 204 222 5340

97:08 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, September 1st -- SCOTT THOMPSON!

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 23:17:56 -0000

00:00 - Back to school next week! Got all your supplies yet? Also, what are some of the weirdest school supplies you had to use?

19:46 - LE BURGER WEEK RETURNS TO WINNIPEG!

GUEST: Daniel Gurevich, Winnipeg Ambassador for Le Burger Week

37:59 - New York Times writes "Canadian Town, Isolated After Losing Rail Link, 'Feels Held Hostage'"

GUEST: Catherine Porter, the author of the article, reporter for the New York Times

*** Moments before this interview, we learned that Premier Brian Pallister is set to provide Churchill with a $500 million dollar package over 10 years IF the federal government comes to the table

55:55 - This Is Your Brain On First Grade: Formal school improves a child's attention and changes the brain

GUEST: Dr. Syras Derksen, clinical psychologist, www.drsyras.com

74:50 - 680 CJOB's Kelly Moore has put together a fantastic feature on the history of the Labour Day Classic

84:37 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend shows

86:30 - ONE OF THE KIDS IN THE HALL IS HERE!

GUEST: Scott Thompson is doing a stand-up show tonight (Friday) at The Park Theatre

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, August 31st, 2017

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 22:07:26 -0000

00:00 - 2017 is looking a banner year for farmers in southern Manitoba, thanks to great weather, AND, last year's soggy Autumn

GUEST: Dan Mazier, President of Keystone Agricultural Producers of Manitoba

11:37 - Animals have to be left behind in the Northern Manitoba wildfire evacuation

GUEST: Deb Vandekerkhove, Director of Norway House Animal Rescue

18:18 - Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber bringing hope to Houston

GUEST: CFL Hall of Famer James "Wild" West

30:45 - More stories from Texas, one of them inspiring, the other disgusting

37:06 - MISC DISCUSSION

- True North announces exciting new plans for Sutton Place at True North Square
- Gas prices go up because of Harvey
- Reaction to the 'disgusting' story from Texas

45:59 - More on the True North announcement

GUEST: Global News reporter Zahra Premji

51:21 - ROASTING -- You may want to be listening for this key word when your kids are online

54:55 - FIVE PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KICK OUT OF YOUR LIFE

GUEST: Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, www.conexuscounselling.ca

74:00 - New tech for the classroom for the blind & visually impaired: The OrCam MyEye

GUEST: Sarina Cormier, who has significant visual impairment and has used this new technology

83:24 - Ticket giveaway for WSO Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA

86:10 - Video Games... at the OLYMPICS?

94:15 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS, and some fancy new equipment we got at the station to spice up our Facebook Live interviews

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:10:32 -0000

00:00 - With the flooding from Hurricane / Tropical Storm Harvey in Texas, that got us wondering: Do you have your affairs in order for a disaster situation, anticipated or otherwise?

GUEST: Darren Peters, Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba

18:05 - The POUTINE TRAIL! (Sentier de la Poutine): An event starting tomorrow, celebrating Manitoba's southeastern bilingual communities and their poutines, to help you discover the French flavour of our region.

GUESTS: Roselle Turenne, Tourism Consultant with CDEM (the Economic Development Council for Bilingual Municipalities)

and

Brian Szklarczuk, St. Boniface man organizing cycling group to head out on to the Poutine Trail this weekend, putting on roughly 300 km on the bike to tackle the Trail!

37:23 - Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death

GUEST: Redmond Shannon, European Correspondent for Global National, in London

56:07 - Revisiting our chat from yesterday about slowing down to 80 at intersections on highways, and why do we even HAVE intersections on highways?

74:48 - Update on Northern Manitoba fires and evacuation situation

GUEST: Jason Small, Canadian Red Cross Manitoba

81:59 - Trailer fire Downtown sending up HUGE plumes of black smoke // WSO ABBA ticket giveaway

85:46 - More texts and feedback on highway traffic

93:39 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, August 29th, 2017

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:07:19 -0000

Greg's back!

00:00 - New show debuting on HGTV Canada on Monday: Worst to First. The Vancouver-based series follows the two young contractors / best friends as they transform the worst homes in the best neighbourhoods into the envy of the block.

GUESTS: Mickey & Sebastian

17:47 - Warning line intended to prevent injury a distraction for hockey players: Study

GUEST: Joan N. Vickers, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Lead Researcher

33:28 - Winnipeg Classic RockFest tonight at Shaw Park will be a special evening to celebrate the life & legacy of Kenny Shields.

AUDIO: Shadoe Davis speaking with Kenny's Streetheart bandmate Jeff Neil this morning

39:25 - Talker: Slowing down at traffic signals on the highway. How many people ignore the signs that say to slow down to 80 km/h from 100 km/h?

67:12 - A large Canadian study is challenging the current wisdom about how much fat, carbohydrates and servings of fruit and vegetables make for a healthy diet to prevent premature death.

GUEST: Rosie Schwartz, nutrionist in Toronto

75:12 - 3:07 - Summer box office suffers historic decline in U.S.

GUEST: Chris Jancelewicz, Senior National Online Entertainment Reporter for Global News

83:44 - Ticket giveaway for WSO Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA // Rick Springfield cancelled for tomorrow!

87:26 - Canadian teenage tennis sensation Denis Shapovalov wins his first match at the US Open after going through three qualification rounds to make it to the draw, now faces number-8 ranked Jo-Wildfred Tsonga of France

GUESTS: 680 CJOB's Christian Aumell, co-host of "Sports Sunday", & Mark Arndt, executive director of Tennis Manitoba

95:26 - Julie Buckingham tees up The News

97:04 - THE BATTLE OF THE WITS! I, Brett, got to be a judge in a neat contest last night at The Grove Pub & Restaurant, a battle of two Belgian Witbiers between Torque Brewing Company & Barn Hammer Brewing Company. I was severely out of my depth on the judging panel, which was mostly comprised of industry experts with refined palates. I just like to drink beer.

100:57 - ABBA contest winner

Mackling & Megarry with Hal - Monday, August 28th, 2017

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:43:01 -0000

Mackling & Megarry with Hal Anderson - Monday, August 28th, 2017

00:00 - Hurricane Harvey update from Texas with Global National reporter Jackson Proskow

04:52 - Greg Mackling at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers golf tournament at Southwood

09:12 - Hal & Brett had vehicular problems over the weekend -- Brett was the target of road rage, Hal was the target of a distracted driver

18:35 - Powerful message about suicide delivered at the MTV VMAs last night

34:36 - Road rage texts

37:27 - MONEY MONDAY -- Winnipeg couple gets robbed in Mexico, $6,600 in fradulent charges get racked up, credit card company won't reverse the charges

GUEST: Kelley Keehn, award-winning author, Personal Finance Educator, Consumer Advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council, www.kelleykeehn.com

54:10 - Text about suicide

55:50 - Winnipegger leading the vote count in an international garden tour contest -- https://www.weledaglobalgarden.com/usa/candidates

GUEST: Heather Skrypnyk

65:09 - It's RADIO COMMERCIALS DAY, believe it or not, and Hal has dug up an old Kern Hill Furniture ad with Nick Hill.

68:58 - Game of Thrones season finale ratings huge

74:33 - Fred Fox, brother of Terry Fox

84:43 - US President Donald Trump live news conference addressing situation in Texas & Louisiana

88:12 - Prize giveaway for WSO Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA

89:26 - Phantom of the Opera review (hint: it's amazing)

95:39 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry with Hal - August 25th, 2017

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 16:17:10 -0000

00:00 - Ever heard of the August Blues? Apparently, they're a thing. Do you feel like you've wasted your summer? Hopefully not, but if you do, you're not alone.

18:09 - We want to introduce you to an innovative and creative new business that just opened a couple of months ago: The Painters Cafe. www.thepainterscafe.com

GUESTS: Michele and Angie Zubrin, sisters and owners of The Painters Cafe

37:31 - A Manitoba picnic basket of local food products we can still enjoy before summer is done!

GUEST: Chef Peter Fehr, owner of Gourmet Inspirations

56:43 - THE BIG DISCONNECT - Should we disconnect from our smartphones?

GUEST: Dr. Syras Derksen, clinical psychologist, www.drsyras.com

76:12 - 13th annual Walk in support of Manitoba Brain Injury Association, happening this Sunday, August 27th

GUEST: David Sullivan, executive director at MBIA

84:41 - Rick Springfield ticket giveaway

88:10 - THROWDOWN DODGEBALL CHALLENGE! Happening Sunday September 17th at Maple Grove Rugby Park

GUEST: Kenny Morrissette, founder of the event, also an employee at Santa Lucia Pizza!

95:48 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry with Hal - Thursday, August 24th, 2017

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:28:20 -0000

Hal Anderson filling in for Greg Mackling today

00:00 - GUNS N ROSES TONIGHT AT INVESTORS GROUP FIELD!!! Bucket list concerts

GUESTS: Philly from Power Mornings with Philly, Joe and Randy, on Winnipeg's Rock POWER 97; then we speak to GNR ticket winners Dean & Tammy, who won tickets from Mackling & Megarry

18:35 - Getting ready for THE WORDS OF JERICHO, happening tomorrow night at Club Regent Event Centre

GUEST: Chris Jericho, Winnipeg professional wrestler from WWE, musician with the metal band Fozzy, podcast host of "Talk is Jericho", author, the list goes on

37:39 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Montreal Alouettes tonight

GUEST: Bob Irving, voice of the Blue Bombers on 680 CJOB

56:10 - This dude from Bristol, England reaches out to CJOB because he's trying to track down a Winnipeg woman he met a three weeks ago, in England. We gotta help him find her!

GUEST: Matt Trim

79:00 - Our Lady Peace opening up for Guns N Roses tonight

GUEST: Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace

86:35 - Basketballs and participants needed for 3rd annual 100 Basketballs Event this Sunday August 27th

GUEST: Lenard Monkman, volunteer organizer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg

94:38 - I, Brett, am set to be a judge at the Battle of the Wits at The Grove on Monday, with Torque Brewing putting up The Witty Belgian against Barn Hammer Brewing's Le Sneak Belgique

Mackling & Megarry with TFJ - Wednesday, August 24th, 2017

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:42:37 -0000

00:00 - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! It runs until September 3rd at the Centennial Concert Hall

GUEST: Trista Moldovan, who plays Carlotta Giudicelli

14:16 - According to a new survey by Mainstreet Research and Postmedia, Winnipeg is perceived as the most dangerous major city in Canada even though our crime rate and severity isn't at the top. How do we tackle perception?

GUEST: Stefano Grande, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ

39:16 - When your life isn't going the way you hoped, what do you do? One Winnipeg woman started a magazine in the midst of turmoil and now it's published across North America.

GUEST: Mari Loewen, founder of ANNA Magazine

57:53 - I, Brett, turn 40 in September and can feel my body breaking down. HELP ME.

*** GUEST: Sandi Knox, International Fitness Trainer,
Co-owner Body Balance Studio & Independent Beachbody Coach
Body Balance - 1121 Henderson Hwy, Wpg MB
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www.body-balance.ca
www.beachbodycoach.com/sandiknox

77:54- Special Comedy Event with Craig Gass Sat Aug 26 Nashville's

*** GUEST: Craig Gass, actor, comedian and impressionist, known for "Craig Gass: The Worst Comedy Show Ever"

www.getgass.com

99:07 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry with TFJ - Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 21:39:33 -0000

Tristan Field-Jones in once again for Greg Mackling...

00:00 - Got any crazy wedding stories? A bride and groom got caught up in an Edmonton barroom brawl, and got arrested!

18:04 - What happened to rock music? From the 60s all the way to the early 90s, it was a dominant force in music but has since become a stranger to the charts. As of today, there are no rocks songs on the Hot 100 and only a few classic rock albums are towards the bottom of the Billboard 200.

GUEST: Alan Cross, host of the Ongoing History of New Music

38:36 - As the first round of NAFTA negotiations has wrapped up, why are small businesses paying attention to the new deal? What are companies in Manitoba looking for?

GUEST: Jonathan Alward, director of provincial affairs for Manitoba at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

50:27 - Continuing the discussion on rock music and its continued disappearance from the top of mainstream charts

56:59 - Last week, provincial NDP leadership candidate Steve Ashton made a campaign-style promise to make first year tuition free for university and college students. How does it work in countries where post-secondary education is free?

GUEST: Åse Gornitzka, professor of political science and vice-rector for research and internationalisation at the University of Oslo

77:30 - The largest conservation area in Canada was recently announced and it's twice the size of Nova Scotia. Why are these conservation areas important?

GUEST: Lisa McLaughlin, vice president of conservation for the Nature Conservancy of Canada

85:48 - Rick Springfield ticket giveaway

89:18 - SkipTheDishes is now delivering beer, wine and spirits in Winnipeg

GUEST: Kendall Bishop, marketing director for SkipTheDishes

97:15 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - August 21st ECLIPSE EDITION

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:57:07 -0000

Mackling & Megarry with Tristan Field-Jones - Monday, August 21st, 2017

00:00 - Tristan Field-Jones is at the Manitoba Museum for the Solar Eclipse, and the clouds broke JUST IN TIME!

08:01 - While we only had a partial eclipse here (76% covered, not bad!), Nebraska got a TOTAL eclipse. We head down there to speak with Scott Young, Manager of Science Communication and Visitor Experiences, and Astronomer in residence at the Manitoba Museum, in the Science Gallery & Planetarium

18:28 - More on the eclipse / audio from Tristan's interviews, then Tristan returns for the final segment

37:47 - "As the North Korean crisis escalates, Canada must step up", so reads the headline from Macleans. We're joined by Colin Robertson, former diplomat and current vice-president of the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute

55:43 - How the sandwich generation should financially care for their aging parents and own children without putting a dent into their savings -- We're joined by Amy Dietz-Graham, Investment Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns

68:29 - Discussing the protests and counterprotests over the weekend in Boston and Quebec

74:27 - Debrief on firstst ever Winnipeg Beer Festival at Fort Gibraltar, which was on Saturday and was SUPER FUN. We're joined by Shawn Brandson, caterer at Fort Gibraltar and organizer of the event, who also tells us about the upcoming POUTINE CUP happening September 14th

87:22 - Rick Springfield ticket giveaway, then, Tristan's upcoming weekend adventure in Caddy Lake

95:05 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, August 18th, 2017

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 18:47:49 -0000

PATIOPALOOZA RESUMES AT SANTA LUCIA PIZZA, on the rooftop patio on St. Mary's Rd, with Tristan Field-Jones filling in for Greg Mackling.

00:00 - In the wake of attacks in Barcelona and Finland, are you concerned about terrorism? Are you rethinking travel plans?

17:34 - TAZ STUART! The entomologist and Director of Technical Operations at Poulin's Pest Control joins us on the rooftop patio, since Poulin's is right next door. We first talk about Orb-weaver spiders, which are starting to make their presence known. Why are they more noticeable around this time of year? Also, wasps are evil. And while we've got him with us, we talk about all sorts of bugs familiar to Winnipeggers.

36:41 - Ever been to SPLATTERS PAINTBALL? Tristan and I have, and it's a blast! They join us to talk about how Splatters is a great place for team-building exercises, just ask the Winnipeg Blue Bombers! We're joined by Evan Schroeder, General Manager, and Austin Nerbas, Marketing Manager.

56:05 - PET PEEVES! Clincial psychologist Dr. Syras Derksen pays us his weekly visit to help Tristan deal with his pet peeves. www.drsyras.com

75:40 - Prescription drugs -- Surprising amount of Canadians do not have drug coverage. We speak to Helen Stevenson, founder & CEO of the Reformulary Group, and former Assistant Deputy Minister of Health & Executive Officer of Ontario Public Drug Programs

83:54 - Guns N Roses ticket giveaway, and a listener falls on the sword after incorrectly predicting Edmonton would beat the Bombers

88:11 - Hilarious text from a listener, then I put on my Couch Potatoes hat to talk about what's new at the movies, then our promotions director Bubba tells about a Slapshot-themed event happening Tuesday at Santa Lucia Pizza St. Mary's.

96:36 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:40:14 -0000

Mackling & Megarry, with guest host Tristan Field-Jones -- Thursday, August 17th, 2017

00:00 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers welcome the Edmonton Eskimos tonight at 7:30 at Investors Group Field. Pre-game show with Bob Irving & Doug Brown at 5:30.

*** GUEST: Morley Scott, the voice of the Edmonton Eskimos on 630 CHED

18:39 - Eclipse glasses will likely be sold out by the end of the day at the Manitoba Museum. Tristan went there this morning, and when he got there at 10:08 AM, there was already a line to buy them. The Planetarium ordered 10,000 pairs.

*** THEY DID END UP SELLING OUT, BY 1pm

37:57 - RBC Poll: Having financial "skin in the game" gives post-secondary students a confidence boost, but lessons continue beyond graduation day

*** GUEST: Laura Plant, director of Student Banking with RBC

ALSO

More discussion on the eclipse and where to buy the glasses

56:30 - The Post-Vacation Blues! How can we prepare ourselves for them, or deal with them once we're in them?

*** GUEST: Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, website: conexuscounselling.ca

75:51 - Game of Thrones next episode SPOILED FOR BRETT THANKS TO LEAKED CLIPS POPPING UP ON THE YOUTUBES

*** GUEST: Global News Senior Online Entertainment Reporter Chris Jancelewitz

85:14 - Tristan laughs his way through the weather, then, Guns N Roses ticket giveaway

89:07 - I AM Festival, a grassroots event, takes place this weekend in Teulon.

*** Tom Milroy speaks with one of the founders, Tracy Thibodeau of Ignite Retreats

96:38 - Julie Buckingham & Richard Cloutier tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, August 16th

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 21:27:26 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Brett Megarry for this week.

00:00 - Introductory shenanigans...

04:30 - More than half of Canadians think Ottawa isn't in control of refugee issue according to Ipsos polling for Global News.

29:48 - The appeal process for an injunction to remove protesters from the Parker Lands begins today. Gem Equities wanted the blockade removed immediately but the court date was set for November 2nd.

39:01 - A new study is looking at the importance of digital literacy and why it matters in the modern day workplace.

58:12 - Kyle Mason is stepping down as executive director of the North End Family Centre.

77:57 - The Manitoba Moose are looking for new anthem singers.

86:32 - Ticket giveaway for Guns N' Roses.

93:12 - Brett describes his golfing adventures.

98:57 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, August 15th

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 22:33:31 -0000

Guest hosts Tristan Field-Jones and Kelly Moore are filling in for Greg Mackling and Brett Megarry.

00:00 - Winnipeg nurses learn how their jobs will be impacted in the healthcare overhaul. What do you think about all of these changes to Manitoba's hospitals?

19:26 - Negotiations regarding NAFTA take place this week with Canada presenting a list of ten demands. How does this impact Manitoba and why should we care?

32:58 - Ticket giveaway for Guns N' Roses.

40:57 - TedXExchangeDistrict is an event that will discuss how to improve the life of Winnipeggers and put Winnipeg on the world stage.

78:09 - A solar eclipse takes place on August 21st and myths surrounding the event are blowing up.

84:14 - The Canada Summer Games has released its legacy list.

89:29 - Responding to listener feedback...

98:21 - A chat with Julie Buckingham and Richard Cloutier.

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, August 14th

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 22:01:25 -0000

Guest hosts Tristan Field-Jones and Kelly Moore are filling in for Greg Mackling and Brett Megarry.

00:00 - With so much going on in Winnipeg, did you partake in any of the weekend's festivities?

04:38 - Should the first year of post-secondary tuition be free?

18:01 - Ticket giveaway for Guns N' Roses.

20:39 - The Slapshot 40th Anniversary Golf Tournament takes place next week to raise funds and awareness about concussions in sport.

39:13 - Money Mondays: Fifty personal finance tips that will change the way you think about money.

58:33 - President Donald Trump finally condemns the white supremacists who incited violent and deadly demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Why is the United States so divided?

78:05 - The Canada Summer Games was a huge success with the hospitality industry benefiting substantially.

85:56 - CFL players and coaches are sending a message in the wake of the violent demonstrations in the US.

90:19 - The WRHA has finally revealed changes to the way it spends money as the health care system undergoes a transformation.

97:05 - A chat with Julie Buckingham and Richard Cloutier.

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, August 11th

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 22:01:51 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week as we broadcast from the rooftop patio at Santa Lucia's on St. Mary's Road.

00:00 - If Manitoba built its own Mount Rushmore, who would you like to see on it?

29:12 - Your predictions in 68 seconds for the upcoming Bomber game versus the Hamilton Ti-Cats.

34:52 - What's the latest on the railside development at The Forks? Are people willing to live so close to the train tracks?

54:09 - Calgary is exploring a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics but the hefty price tag doesn't sit well with many of the city's residents.

71:50 - An iconic Canadian music studio burns down. We also have a ticket giveaway for the Northern Pikes, who recorded an album at that studio.

78:25 - The world's oldest man just passed away.

80:11 - A bear takes a car for a joyride then poops in it.

82:26 - We bid farewell to 680 CJOB's Keith McCullough.

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, August 10th

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:59:05 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - Brad Wall resigns as premier of Saskatchewan.

13:52 - North Korea says it's planning an attack on the American territory of Guam. As tensions continue to rise, should we take these threats a little more seriously this time?

34:03 - Hundreds of people are getting dirty for dementia. The MudRun is a chance to traverse a muddy obstacle course while raising funds for Alzheimer's research.

53:23 - How could anyone forget their kid or their pet in the back seat of their car? Carolyn Klassen provides some insight into the human psyche.

76:49 - An alligator was found in a backyard in Hamilton, Ontario.

81:08 - Ticket giveaway for the Northern Pikes.

87:54 - A San Francisco street sells for $90,000 in an online auction leaving neighbours furious.

92:55 - A chat with Julie Buckingham and Keith McCullough.

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, August 9th

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:05:23 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - Should Manitoba lower the allowable blood alcohol level?

04:40 - A new survey shows that nearly one in five Canadian workers have regrets about leaving their former job.

16:19 - More of your feedback on drinking and driving laws...

37:56 - World class drummer and Winnipegger Brent Fitz is going back on tour with Gene Simmons.

56:48 - It's been 29 years since Wayne Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings.

60:58 - Red River College students with mental health issues are being offered a new scholarship.

78:11 - How in the world do people forget their pets or kids in a car? It's careless and can be deadly.

93:03 - A few American cities are preparing for a nuclear attack as tensions rise between North Korea and the United States.

97:18 - Ticket giveaway for the Northern Pikes.

98:39 - A chat with Julie Buckingham and Keith McCullough.

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, August 8th

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 22:27:16 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - What did you do during the beautiful long weekend? Are there any hidden gems in Manitoba that you like to visit?

22:02 - The Canada Summer Games are already a huge success.

31:19 - Are you concerned about wildlife when you're out for a hike?

40:32 - A Canadian and American couple meet after recovering a camera that was lost one year ago.

47:57 - Americans are bringing guns to Canada at an alarming rate.

56:19 - Why bored children during summer vacation may not always be a bad thing.

76:00 - Brett Megarry calls into his own show and tells us about Winnipeg tasting tours.

89:50 - Ticket giveaway for the Northern Pikes.

91:41 - Donald Trump issues a strongly worded ultimatum for North Korea.

97:28 - A chat with Julie Buckingham and Keith McCullough.

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, August 4th - PATIOPALOOZA!

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 15:47:49 -0000

PATIOPALOOZA RESUMES! Once again we're at Santa Lucia Pizza on St. Mary's Rd, on the rooftop patio

00:00 - 680 CJOB's Bob Irving tees up the Friday night football game between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Redblacks

09:32 - 680 CJOB's Keith McCullough tees up the Friday night gold medal baseball game at Shaw Park for the Canada Summer Games between Manitoba and Saskatchewan

18:17 - EAGLE & HAWK ROCKS -- The band Eagle & Hawk will be performing when the CP Canada 150 Train sets up shop at the Southdale Community Centre, and we're joined by three members of the band -- Jay Bodner, Vince Fontaine & Lawrence "Spatch" Mulhall. AND, they perform for us on the patio! AMAZING

35:57 - Allan Asplin, realtor with the Judy Lindsay Real Estate Team -- There is an incredible number of real estate agents in Toronto, how does Winnipeg stack up? Also, an example of how walking away after your offer is accepted can cost you BIG

54:03 - DR. SYRAS! Our (mostly) weekly visit with clinical psychologist Dr. Syras Derksen, www.drsyras.com -- This week we're talking about DEFENSE MECHANISMS. Sometimes they're good, and sometimes, not so good.

71:09 - Zahra Premji, Global News reporter, with the latest on a fatal hit and run that happened Thursday on Marion

77:36 - Nickelback ticket giveaway, and Brett's annual golf tourney with his buddies, the 19th annual Laker Classic, is happening next week at Oak Island Resort.

82:54 - WHERE IS OAK ISLAND RESORT? We find out from Trevor McGill, who is the operator at Oak Island Resort, home to one of Brett's favorite golf courses

91:22 - The MANITOBA DERBY is on this weekend at Assiniboia Downs! Darren Dunn, CEO of the Downs, tells us all about it

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 - Hey look we had beer again

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:30:04 -0000

00:00 - WINNIPEG TRAFFIC CURIOSITIES Round 2, with Luis Escobar, Transportation Manager for the City of Winnipeg

37:57 - Luis has left the building, but the traffic discussion continues!

56:01 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, www.conexuscounselling.ca -- "Live like you're dying", that's what Claire Wineland says. She's an inspiring young woman with Cystic Fibrosis, who has embraced life to the fullest and wants you to do the same

74:12 - BREW AT THE ZOO! Assiniboine Park Conservancy & Manitoba Brewers Association are hosting Brew at the Zoo on September 15th. We're joined by Laura Cabak, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Assiniboine Park Conservancy; and John Heim, President of Manitoba Brewers Association, AND President of Torque Brewing

86:24 - Nickelback ticket giveaway

92:22 - Julie Buckingham & Hal Anderson tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 21:29:00 -0000

00:00 - The headline reads "Your kids should not be the most important in the family". What do you think?

19:04 - Canada Summer Games attendance really good so far, especially baseball where they had to move from Elmwood to Shaw Park! -- Jeff Hnatiuk, President & CEO of the Canada Summer Games

28:47 - Mitch Rosset, Global Sports -- CFL is altering its video review rules, responding to fan complaints

37:12 - Winnipeg Comedy Showcase is this Friday at the Park Theatre, we're joined by the host, Jared Story, and one of the comedians Keener Dougherty

55:46 - We're all over the place here. The discussion includes talking about your pets, and census numbers pointing to more people living alone than ever

74:20 - Air Transat passengers stuck on Ottawa tarmac for hours with no air conditioning, water, or food

82:19 - Nickelback ticket giveaway

85:20 - Bus seats mistaken for burkas by anti-immigration Facebook group in Norway

93:16 - Hal Anderson & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 - Yes we had beer, again

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:01:26 -0000

00:00 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is apologizing for remarks he made to Rolling Stone magazine, in which he was talking about a 2012 charity boxing match with Senator Patrick Brazeau, and he described Brazeau as "the scrappy tough-guy senator from an Indigenous community", also referring to him as a perfect "foil". Greg and I thought "what's the big deal here??" Are we missing the boat?

37:40 - Our monthly visit with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba... introduced us to the first ever Winnipeg Tattoo Convention! The tattoo-con has partnered with MDAM this year, so we're joined by Charlotte Sytnyk, Director of Development for MDAM, and from the convention we're joined by Rich Handford (Kapala Tattoo) and Farelle Bernier, the convention's event planner. The convention is happening August 18, 19 and 20 at Exhibition Place at Red River Exhibition Park

56:08 - The first ever Winnipeg Beer Festival is happening on August 19th at Fort Gibraltar. We're joined by Shawn Brandson from Fort Gibraltar, and Chris Young from Half Pints Brewing Co.

75:24 - More discussion on the Trudeau - Brazeau - Rolling Stone thing

82:35 - Nickelback ticket giveaway, THEN, amusing and bizarre story of a 9MM-packing bride, who pulls the trigger on her GROOM, ON THEIR WEDDING NIGHT

87:38 - Should your kids be the most important people in the family?

94:48 - Julie Buckingham & Hal Anderson tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, July 31st, 2017

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:06:58 -0000

Hi there! Brett here. Here's what we did on Monday, July 31st, 2017:

00:00 - When is an "offensive" license plate not actually offensive? A Winnipeg man had his Star Trek themed license plate revoked by Manitoba Public Insurance because it is offensive to Indigenous people. It reads ASIMIL8, or, assimilate. It's based on the BORG alien race. We're joined by John Carpay, president of the the Justice Centre of Constitutional Freedoms, an organization that hopes to take MPI to court over this

28:22 - Chicago Cubs giving infamous fan Steve Bartman a World Series ring // I had a GREAT customer service experience on Saturday at a large Canadian retailer that sells Tires. The staff went way above and beyond for me, and I appreciate it. ESPECIALLY after the bad experience I had a few months back.

37:33 - I was the MC at a wedding on Saturday. One of the out-of-town guests came in from Larna, BULGARIA! Her name is Anita Popova. She told us some of her story on Saturday, that she's from Germany, has been studying in Bulgaria, and eventually wants to move here. When she was 15, she spent a year in Winnipeg as part of an exchange program, and has fallen in love with our city and country. I invited her to join me and Greg on our show, so, she did!

55:50 - Los Angeles could be getting the 2028 Olympics. Is it time to ditch the 'one city per Olympics' approach?

67:02 - YouTube has unveiled "Spotlight Canada", a curated page highlighting some of our country's standout videos -- Nicole Bell is with Communications & Public Affairs for YouTube in Canada

74:29 - Listener needs help in remembering an old substitute teacher of hers, a teacher who was a Holocaust survivor

79:32 - Nickelback ticket giveaway, then more on the substitute teacher

86:27 - Painted In Light debrief! Recap of Saturday night Ghost Sign event in the Exchange District, with urban archaeologist Matt Cohen

96:21 - Julie Buckingham tees up THE NEWS, with guest host Hal Anderson!

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, July 28th, 2017 - PATIOPALOOZA

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:52:02 -0000

PATIOPALOOZA RESUMES! We're back at Santa Lucia Pizza on St. Mary's Road

00:00 - CIBC survey says most Canadian parents prefer to give their adult kids money than live with them

GUEST: Jamie Golombek, Managing Director, Tax & Estate Planning, CIBC Wealth Strategies Group (he is the author of the report)

33:28 - Greg gives a summary of his visit with Scott & Gregory Mortland, who are in Winnipeg this weekend after watching Thursday's thrilling Blue Bomber game

36:17 - Manitoba farm starts alpaca dance classes

GUEST: Ann Patman from 313 Farms in Anola

54:10 - Third and Bird is holding a special pop-up market for the Canada Summer Games from August 10-12 at The Forks. Over 90 vendors will participate over the three day market.

GUEST: Chandra Kremski from Third and Bird

71:45 - Want to go on a BREWS CRUISE? Winnipeg Tasting Tours can help set that up

GUEST: Jessica Marinelli from Winnipeg Tasting Tours -- website www.winnipegtastingtours.ca

84:42 - Two new movies out this weekend, including a real STINKER

92:42 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, July 27th, 2017

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:15:50 -0000

00:00 - Brett's by himself! Greg's on the road today with Scott & Gregory Mortland, who are visiting from San Diego. They adopted the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as their new team when the Chargers fled San Diego for Los Angeles, and today they're in Winnipeg to watch the Bombers play. SO, Greg is playing tour guide to show them around Winnipeg.

In the meantime

Michael Phelps took on a shark and lost. Power 97's Randy Parker, from Power Mornings with Philly, Joe & Randy, wants to get revenge for humanity, by taking on a walleye. We talked to her earlier today once her show was finished.

Also

Brett's having problems with his squeaky chair.

16:11 - Greg is at VJ's with the Mortlands.

18:21 - South Winnipeg-St. Norberrt Councillor Janice Lukes joins us to tell us about a big design flaw in Bridgwater that's having a severe impact on the forest

36:07 - Professor Popsicle! University of Manitoba Faculty of Kinesiology Professor Gordon Giesbrecht has hit a rare milestone: This month, he published his 100th paper in a peer-reviewed journal. The paper is about an automatic window opening system to prevent drowning in vehicles sinking in water

54:26 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, website www.conexuscounselling.ca - Today we're talking about "Word Inspiration"

72:56 - Tri-Hospital 2017 Dream Lottery grand prize draw was this morning! Who won? We'll find out from Jonathan Lyon, President & CEO of HSC Foundation

81:32 - PBR Canada ticket giveaway -- No, it's not Pabst Blue Ribbon, despite what Dennis Hopper's character in Blue Velvet might think

85:10 - Greg wraps up his visit with the Mortlands

93:20 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 22:09:55 -0000

00:00 - Greg gets to play tour guide tomorrow! Scott and his son Gregory Mortland are here from San Diego, in town to see their new adopted football team -- the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The football club is hosting Montreal Thursday night, and Thursday afternoon, Greg will ferry Scott and Gregory around Winnipeg on a 3-hour tour. WHERE SHOULD HE TAKE THEM???

18:05 - GHOST SIGNS in Exchange District will be brought to life this Saturday night, as part of the event "Painted in Light". We're joined by Matt Cohen, Winnipeg urban archaeologist.

37:28 - US President Donald Trump bans transgender people from serving in the American military. We're joined by Patricia McNorgan, a Winnipeg transgender woman who served in the Canadian military and reserves.

56:50 - Greg went to hang out with the Parker Wetlands protesters today, and even though he supports development in Winnipeg, it was sad to see how many trees had been pulverized by clear-cutting equipment, ESPECIALLY after the developer TOLD HIM PERSONALLY that there would be no demolition until there was a plan in place with the city.

75:28 - Cineplex has signed an exclusive partnership to bring TOPGOLF to Canada! We're joined first by Sarah Van Lange, Communications Director for Cineplex, then Erik Anderson, co-chairman and CEO of Topgolf Entertainment Group

88:12 - Some exciting new developments for the 680 CJOB Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival! We're joined by the festival's Artistic Director, Rick Fenton

96:24 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, July 25th, 2017

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 22:11:38 -0000

00:00 - In the tiny Manitoba community of Waterhen, Jon and Karissa Warkentin are fighting for the right to stay in Canada and run their business. In 2013 Jon and Karissa Warkentin moved from Colorado to Waterhen, about four hours north of Winnipeg. But because their daughter Karalynn has an intellectual disability, Immigration Canada denied their application for permanent residency.

37:22 - Some potentially alarming numbers released today via a study published by medical journal JAMA, which shows that 110 of 111 brains from former NFL players detected CTE.

56:08 - Winnipeg-born Los Angeles-based filmmaker Rainy Kerwin joins us in studio -- We spoke to her a couple of months ago from Los Angeles to learn about her film "The Wedding Invitation", so when we found out she was in town, we were able to con her into coming to see us. The movie is now available by the way, at https://www.weddinginvitationmovie.com/

73:51 - Revisiting a topic we did on July 24th, 2014, NEARLY THREE YEARS TO THE DAY! The poweshiek skipperling is an endangered butterfly, right in Winnipeg's own backyard. The Nature Conservancy of Canada is trying to save it from extinction. We're joined by Cary Hamel, Science Manager with the Nature Conservancy

85:45 - PBR Canada ticket giveaway, & MB RCMP pull over a guy driving his lawnmower down the highway, charge him with DUI

92:44 - Richard Cloutier & Brittany Greenslade tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, July 24th, 2017

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:54:45 -0000

00:00 - Shocking & violent road rage incidents in Ontario -- In Peterborough, a 74 year old cyclist was pinned and beaten by a man with a club (fish bonker), while in Toronto, a brawl ensued in after a dispute over a parking spot

18:34 - A Winnipeg family is speaking out after their stepfather took his own life just hours after being released from hospital -- We're joined by Mary-Jo Bolton, MMFT, Clinical Director, Klinic Community Health to discuss the Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support LIne. We're also joined by Adam Milne, Volunteer Coordinator & Outreach Worker at Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, to revisit a topic we discussed a few weeks back -- Is it time for peer support in emergency rooms?

37:15 - Money Mondays with Kelley Keehn, Personal Finance Educator, Consumer Advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council -- Negotiating for a better deal! You'd be surprised with what you can get if you just... ask.

56:00 - Let's send a little girl to see Bruno Mars! Six-year old Mikayla has been dealing with cancer since she was 4. The Children's Hospital Foundation put out a call this morning to try to help Mikayla get her hands on some concert tickets to see Bruno Mars next week. We speak to her mother Sarah, and inform her that 680 CJOB has found four tickets for her for next week's show.

66:53 - Revisiting the reverse angle parking experiment the city is now conducting on Bannatyne between Waterfront & Rorie

75:33 - Omar Khadr, and the doctor who saved him -- Feature from Canadian Press reporter Colin Perkel

82:10 - The Google Car just drove by! Also, we got stuff to give away, PBR Canada is coming back to Winnipeg in October!

87:38 - Canada lags the world in land protection, Manitoba urged to commit to lands planning, new protected areas by 2020 -- Ron Thiessen is the Chapter Executive Director for CPAWS (Canadian Parks & Wildnerness Society)

87:56 - Richard Cloutier & Brittany Greenslade tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, July 21st, 2017

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:49:11 -0000

PATIOPALOOZA CONTINUES! We're back at Santa Lucia on St. Mary's Road, starting with a thunderstorm! Luckily, they have retractable roof, which is super cool.

*** EDITOR'S NOTE (Brett) I just realized I was saying St. Mary the whole afternoon, when I should have been saying St. Mary's. I never claimed to be smart.

00:00 - 680 CJOB's Kelly Moore tees up the Bomber game in BC

10:13 - RIP Kenny Shields of Streetheart -- We replay some of the conversation with Geoff Currier and Winnipeg musician Brent Fitz

17:52 - Toni deLarocque, mother of Danica, who died last year at the age of 5 after a tragic accident in the Churchill River. Toni is launching the Buddy Bench through the Danica's Village fund, and tells us about it.

35:16 - Winnipeg-born comedian Chantal Desjardins, who now lives in Montreal, opened for Jim Gaffigan a few nights ago in NYC!

48:26 - Brett puts on his Couch Potatoes hat to talk about about what's new at the movies, including a review of DUNKIRK

54:08 - Dr. Syras is back in person! Dr. Syras Derksen is a clinical psychologist, his website www.drsyras.com, and today we're talking about the psychology of REVENGE.

73:12 - Manitoba Blizzard looking to defend its Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League championship starting with the playoffs this weekend -- We're joined by Blizzard head coach & GM Trevor Anyon

85:30 - 680 CJOB's Hal Anderson tees up Hal Anderson Weekends

91:30 - 680 CJOB's Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, July 20th, 2017

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:42:15 -0000

00:00 - The OJ Obession continues -- OJ Simpson parole hearing in Nevada is on

08:32 - Reverse angled parking pilot project coming to Bannatyne between Waterfront and Rorie

17:22 - Winnipegger on Jeopardy! George Buri, a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba & the University of Winnipeg will appear on Jeopardy tomorrow evening.

32:33 - OJ Simpson decision: Parole granted!

37:38 - Roland Vandal, "The Wounded Healer" -- Former drug addict who turned his life around, and is now a foster dad. He brought two of his foster sons with him, 22 year old Kyle Birston, and 19 year old Niko LaPierre

71:40 - Total Solar Eclipse coming on August 21st! We're joined by Scott Young, Manager of the Planetarium and Science Gallery

84:24 - The FRINGE FESTIVAL has begun! 680 CJOB's resident Fringe fanatic is Kyle Milroy, he tells us all about it.

93:35 - Richard Cloutier tees up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:18:00 -0000

00:00 - James Cowen, from Winnipeg, lost his Go-Pro last year while tubing at Red Lake Falls in Minnesota. Krystal Luck, from Grand Forks, recently found it sticking out of the water. To her surprise, it still works, she posted a couple pictures on Facebook, and within 12 hours -- was in contact with James. We speak to them both!

18:06 - Working Hard or Hardly Working? - Canadian professionals surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam has done a survey on how much time people are willing to admit they spend... not working. We're joined by Shelley Passingham, branch manager with OfficeTeam

36:21 - Game of Thrones ratings crush HBO records -- 680 CJOB's Keith McCullough joins us, because as much of a fan as I (Brett) am of Thrones, Keith is a SUPERFAN. He's also read the books, where I have not, so we watch the show through different lenses, and had different reactions to the season opener.

54:06 - Air conditioners and apartments! Global TV's Brittany Greenslade has been filling in on The News with Richard Cloutier, and lived in her apartment for two years before she got an air conditioner. I lived in my apartment for a year before getting one. Are we spoiled that we NEED air conditioning?

72:50 - More comments on air conditioning, as well as the average price of rent in Vancouver compared to Winnipeg

83:17 - Similar to our opening story, this next segment is about a camera that's been found, but in a potentially tragic scenario: The camera belongs to a missing Nova Scotia man, and his camera was found with his kayak a little over a week ago. His family is posting pictures of a coastline to see if anyone recognizes it.

91:24 - Richard Cloutier & Brittany Greenslade tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:05:19 -0000

00:00 - City notice of sewer cleaning & inspection comes with a LONG list of suggested instructions for you -- Chris Carroll, manager of Wastewater Services with the City of Winnipeg

12:03 - RCMP news conference regarding armed standoff in Portage la Prairie

18:45 - Sticky wasp trap being pulled from store shelves after Toronto woman discovers seven baby birds stuck to her trap. We're joined by Sherrie Versluis from The Preferred Perch

36:50 - "After a Harrowing Flight From U.S., Refugees Find Asylum in Canada" -- That's the headline from the New York Times, courtesy of reporter Catherine Porter, who came to Winnipeg to tell the story of two men from Ghana who fled the US to Manitoba in February, and lost almost all of their fingers to the cold.

54:49 - Sachit Mehra, Canada Summer Games Ambassador & Volunteer Spokesman - Sachit is excited for the Games, and for Winnipeg as a whole

72:39 - Birds Being Forced to Raise IMPOSTERS, at an alarming rate -- Nicola Koper, Ph.D., Professor, Natural Resources Institute, Univeristy of Manitoba

83:59 - Legendary Criminal Defence Lawyer Hersh Wolch has died at the age of 77 -- Greg Rodin, a colleague & friend

91:53 - Richard Cloutier & Brittany Greenslade tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & No Megarry - Monday, July 17th, 2017

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:00:07 -0000

Hi there, it's Brett. I ended up having to take Monday off for a family emergency, so Greg carried the show on his own. Most would probably argue he does that all the time. You wouldn't get an argument from me. - Brett

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, July 14th

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 22:18:38 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week as we broadcast from the rooftop patio at Santa Lucia's on St. Mary's Road.

00:00 - The latest on the sentencing of Andrea Giesbrecht.

09:17 - A dreadful call during the Bomber game Thursday night prevented Karen Kuldys of Winnipeg from becoming a millionaire.

22:53 - Hundreds of patients receiving physiotherapy and occupational therapy services free of charge at city hospitals will soon have to shell out their own cash at a private clinic as the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority tries to cut costs.

31:02 - Andrea Giesbrecht is sentenced to eight and a half years behind bars for concealing the bodies of six infants.

35:50 - Safeway, the CFL and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are stepping up after Karen Kuldys was denied one million dollars due to a controversial call during a Bomber game.

39:14 - University students from Austin, Texas are cycling 4000 miles to Anchorage, Alaska as part of the annual bike ride for cancer and they're in Winnipeg for a brief break.

58:16 - The crisis of meaning and how to combat the triad of societal ills with Dr. Syras.

77:40 - Your feedback on the Andrea Giesbrecht sentencing.

86:37 - Ticket giveaway for Nazareth.

90:37 - A chat with Hal Anderson.

99:26 - A chat with Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, July 13th

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:31:05 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter became dehydrated this morning while working at a Habitat for Humanity build site in Winnipeg.

10:00 - Ticket giveaway for the Blue Bombers.

12:22 - A Winnipeg city councillor racked up a whopping $57,000 in personal expenses on a city issued credit card.

17:25 - Inner city activist and North Point Douglas resident Sel Burrows will receive the Order of Manitoba for his contributions to the community.

33:24 - Five Canadians have been chosen to represent the Faces of Mental Illness and we have a chat with one of them.

47:04 - Kid Rock as a US senator?

51:42 - How to cope after witnessing a traumatic event.

69:44 - Another ticket giveaway for the Blue Bombers.

73:52 - A discussion on sustainability and how to save the planet.

83:51 - How the Francophone community is celebrating Bastille Day.

91:54 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, July 12th

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:29:03 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - A vicious stabbing attack on Portage Avenue in broad daylight may have been the result of road rage. Has a traumatic incident changed the way you live your life?

18:20 - Charles Adler shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding emails exchanged between Donald Trump's son and Russian officials.

37:07 - The Bank of Canada has hiked its interest rate to 0.75 per cent. What does this mean for your loan or mortgage?

49:04 - The chief justice of the United States had inspiring words for graduates. We play part of his commencement speech from earlier this year.

55:53 - A chat with the owners of Enigma Escapes regarding the huge success of escape rooms in Winnipeg.

74:36 - Ticket giveaway for Nazareth.

80:22 - Four volunteers will live in a sealed lab for 200 days as China prepares for its first manned mission to the Moon.

85:35 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and a brief recap of the show.

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, July 11th

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:36:32 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - Mosquito trap count reporter Greg Mackling provides us with an update.

07:34 - Do you wear a seatbelt? Despite high usage in Manitoba, many people choose not to wear a seatbelt.

18:57 - How a near hit at San Francisco International Airport could have triggered the greatest disaster in aviation history.

35:37 - The Trudeau government redacted the details of its own transparency plan.

49:34 - A chat with Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman Jamaal Westerman.

63:59 - Listener feedback on our discussion regarding seatbelts.

68:48 - The RCMP are redeploying officers to tackle looting in British Columbia as wildfires force thousands of people from their homes.

75:35 - Ticket giveaway for Nazareth.

77:34 - More listener feedback on our conversation about seatbelts.

84:49 - An example of an incredibly rare instance where people who followed safety procedures ended up dead.

89:32 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, July 10th

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:34:29 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - Does the slap count match the trap count when it comes to mosquitoes in southern Manitoba?

12:01 - RCMP have been sharing extreme driving speeds they tracked on Manitoba highways including one driver who was doing 173 KM/H in a 100 KM/H zone. However, when RCMP posted this on their Facebook page, a few people thought it would be a good idea to brag about how fast they were going without getting caught. Do we need more enforcement and if speeding is such a problem, are the speed limits out of date?

35:02 - Why you should consider getting a tax free savings account.

59:07 - It's a disorder that will affect one in 300 Canadians yet most of us have never heard of it. What exactly is hemochromatosis?

75:09 - An update on the hundreds of wildfires that are ravaging British Columbia.

82:31 - Ticket giveaway for Nazareth.

90:17 - A closer look at who is being celebrated in today's Google Doodle.

93:47 - A chat with Richard Cloutier.

Mackling & Megarry - LIVE FROM SANTA LUCIA

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:50:30 -0000

Friday, July 7th, 2017

00:00 - We're on location! We're at Santa Lucia Pizza on St. Mary's at Marion, on the rooftop patio. In our first half hour we cover a number of topics:

- A suggestion for Broadway as it pertains to food trucks
- We paid a visit to RCMP D Division Headquarters on Portage at Dominion where they were holding an open house
- Theory of a Deadman ticket giveaway

18:33 - Sears Canada announced Thursday it is seeking court permission to suspend a number of pension plan and retirement benefits payments. Joining us to discuss the legality of this potential move is Catherine Howden, a Partner at Pitblado Law.

32:33 - Teeing up the Bomber game. Brett's going to a sportsing event!

37:34 - INCREDIBLE AUDIO from our next guest, who has written a book on a dramatic event which took place barely 200 kilometres from where we sit, on May 10th, 1973 in Kenora, ON. The book is "The Devil's Gap: The Untold Story of Canada's First Suicide Bomber", and the author is our guest -- Joe Ralko.

56:14 - Dr. Syras Derksen, clinical psychologist, his website is www.drsyras.com -- How to stop being such a micromanager (Yes, YOU!)

73:33 - Ryan Hart, event Executive Director for The Players Cup, the McKenzie Tour (PGA Canada) event at Pine Ridge this weekend. Also of note, Ryan is leaving for a job with the PGA Tour.

86:21 - Replay of the amazing audio from radio station CJRL of a suicide bomber exploding in Kenora on May 10th, 1973. ALSO, Brett's movie feature on Spider-Man: Homecoming

94:22 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS, then Greg gets ready for his debut with the 680 CJOB Blue Bomber Broadcast Team

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, July 6th, 2017

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 21:50:27 -0000

00:00 - Criticism is being hurled at the new Alec Baldwin movie "Blind", for not casting a blind person in the role. Baldwin plays a man who lost his sight in a car crash. Has the time come for only actors of certain ethnicity, physical limitations and disabilities to play these parts?

18:56 - Want to be in a VIRTUAL REALITY tournament? DoVR, located at the Outlet mall at 555 Sterling Lyon, is holding such a tournament on July 14th. To tell us about it is Ally Urbanovich, the sales manager for DoVR.

37:51 - For weeks we've been reading a sponsor tag about The Canadian Craft Beer Revolution: Coast to Coaster, on now to July 31st, where you can experience craft beers from across Canada. So we thought we'd tell you more about it, with Aaron Alblas, a resident craft beer expert among the product ambassadors for Manitoba Liquor Marts.

57:01 - Our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen, a therapist with Conexus Counselling -- This week, we discuss "The upsides of being average"

74:53 - Explore Winnipeg's Public Art with free public art tours for the summer -- We're joined by Trish Cooper, Communications Coordinator for the Winnipeg Arts Council, and Monica Giesbrecht, Principal of HTFC Planning & Design

87:21 - Neepawa Mayor Adrian De Groot on racist vandalism of several signs in the Western Manitoba town // Theory of a Deadman ticket giveaway

97:35 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, July 5th, 2017

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:47:05 -0000

00:00 - Dan Harper, the photographer responsible for the spectacularly popular time lapse of the Living Maple Leaf at Portage & Main on Canada Day

19:28 - Should restaurants ditch plastic straws? Whitley Schamber is the organizer of Plastic Free Peg, and has gotten nearly 40 restaurants to lose the plastic straws for the month of July, instead supplying a compostable straw upon request

37:14 - They want to move to Canada, but Canada won't have them - Kate & Claire Everward are sisters who work together in Israel. Claire is a suspense author, Kate is her publicist & manager. They want to immigrate to Canada with their 72-year-old mother, but the Canadian government says they don't measure up on the points system. They all speak English, and are all self-employed, so what's the problem?

55:48 - Heartwarming story of a dog who saves a cat in New Brunswick, which leads to a chat about pet names and the trend to giving them human names

74:34 - Zookeeper For A Day contest on at Assiniboine Park Zoo for kids 12 and under -- Katherine Abella, Promotions & Sponsorship Specialist, Assiniboine Park Conservancy

82:34 - Theory of a Deadman ticket giveaway, then more on pet names

87:39 - Will the new Transit station at Investors Group Field make a difference? Will it convince you to go to a game if you were previously not a fan of going?

97:16 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, July 4th, 2017

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:37:28 -0000

00:00 - Canada Day Contrast -- So many good things to celebrate in Winnipeg this past Saturday, including the Living Maple Leaf at Portage & Main... contrasted with SEVEN STABBINGS Saturday night.

18:22 - Results of the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest

then

Eric Irwin, President of DAUPHIN'S COUNTRYEST, which was a sellout this past weekend.

30:57 - From one festival to another... Lynne Skromeda, executive director of Winnipeg Folk Festival, which is on this weekend at Bird's Hill Provincial Park

37:46 - Our monthly visit with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba -- We're joined by Adam Milne, Volunteer Coordinator & Outreach Worker with MDAM, which is proposing an initiative that peer support be offered in ER waiting rooms.

55:10 - Why we should cast out the caricature of John A. Macdonald and respect him as the founder he was -- Patrice Dutil, professor in the department of politics and public administration at Ryerson University and co-editor of "Macdonald at 200: New Reflections and Legacies" (*** This is an interview I I recorded with Tristan Field-Jones on Friday, but we didn't get to air it -- Brett)

73:38 - Charles Adler weighs in on the Omar Khadr settlement (Khadr is getting $10.5 million from the feds)

82:40 - Cal Murphy getting honoured with a stadium at Investors Group Field

84:52 - MACKLING & MEGARRY PATIOPALOOZA STARTS FRIDAY AT SANTA LUCIA PIZZA // Adam Driver stars in heartwarming ad from Budweiser

93:37 - Richard Cloutier, Julie Buckingham, and Brittany Greenslade from Global Winnipeg tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, June 30th, 2017

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 21:33:49 -0000

00:00 - Winner of Canadian Music Madness is announced // Tristan and Brett pick some of their favorite Canadian songs / bands

18:17 - Michael de Adder, artist and satirist behind the book "You Might Be From Canada IF..."

31:08 - Zahra Premji from Highway 1 protest at Deacon's Corner

37:32 - Julie Buckingham on what the protest is about and background on the crisis that has been ongoing for decades

49:40 - Zahra Premji with a protester, Jennifer Spence-Clarke with the Urban Warrior Alliance.

55:45 - Calls on the protest

71:28 - Clincal psychologist Dr. Syras Derksen -- Says research shows extreme protests, like a road blockade, don't really work that well in helping people identify with the cause

74:04 - MKO Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson on the protest

83:00 - Zahra Premji with a wrap on the protest

86:25 - Pinawa Golf Green Fees giveaway // Hal Anderson tees up his weekend show // Tristan with a wonderful commentary on Canada

92:58 - Some more of our favourite Canadian song selections

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, June 29th, 2017

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:58:39 -0000

00:00 - Manitoba family suing school division over handling of bullying speaks out. Are schools doing enough? What are they doing that is working? What SHOULD they be doing? With tech being what it is... will this continue through the summer?

38:29 - The first ever Northern Touch Music Festival is happening in Winnipeg this weekend, to help launch hip-hop, soul and R&B artists. We're joined on the phone by Shea Malcolmson, Northern Touch co-founder, organizer and rapper (Abstract Artform). We're also joined instudio by Alexa Potashnik, a delegate speaking on Friday, an activist, founder of Black Space Winnipeg, AND, a beatboxer!

56:04 - Carolyn Klassen, our therapist friend from Conexus Counselling, has written "An Open Letter to Indigenous Peoples of Canada", you can read it on her blog at www.conexuscounselling.ca. We're also joined by a member of the Indigenous community, Trevor Greyeyes, Publisher, First Nations Voice.

74:19 - Picnic at the Park: Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park challenges 150 people to picnic in advance of Canada's 150th Celebration -- Dr. Jerry Gray, Chair of the Friends of Upper Fort Garry

82:17 - Pinawa Golf Club green fees giveaway

85:38 - A hot car can kill: Winnipeg Humane Society launches new campaign to keep pets out of hot vehicles -- Javier Schwersensky, CEO of WHS

94:17 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, June 28th, 2017

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:39:44 -0000

00:00 - Rosanna Pancotto with Prairie Sky Immigration joins us to discuss cuts by the federal government to advanced English programs for newcomers

18:54 - Beer can tosser from Toronto Blue Jays game last October given a conditional discharge, has to perform community service and stay away from Major League Baseball games for a year. Ken Pagen pleaded guilty to mischief under $5,000 on May 30th. From there, the sports train of thought goes way off track to various unscheduled stops.

37:36 - POUTINE! Andrew Chau, co-founder of SkipTheDishes, and Ryan Smolkin, founder & CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer) at Smoke's Poutinerie... are celebrating Canada 150 with perhaps THE quintessential Canadian dish: Poutine. They had five different kinds of poutine delivered to us, and we brought in an expert panel of Hal Anderson, Matt Carty & Kyle Milroy to help us try them all out. Our job is hard sometimes.

55:24 - WSO 70th Birthday Party & Community Celebration TONIGHT! 7pm Centennial Concert Hall $7.00. SEVEN BUCKS! We're joined by WSO Music Director Alexander Mickelthwaite, and WSO Executive Director Trudy Schroeder.

74:07 - Fourth annual "Ukrainian Celebration" tonight at the Winnipeg Goldeyes Game, sponsored by Pratts Wholesale Food Service, and we are joined by the President of the Food Service Division of Pratts -- Lenny Baranyk.

81:50 - Pinawa green fees giveaway, & lamenting the impending loss of Alexander Mickelthwaite to Oklahoma

86:09 - Global News reporter Christian Aumell with a feature on items you may not have known you can take on a plane.

94:05 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, June 27th, 2017

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:50:22 -0000

00:00 - John McEnroe suggests Serena Williams would be the 700th ranked player on the men's Tennis tour, and won't apologize for it. Is he wrong? Is it time for another Battle of the Sexes? We're joined by 680 CJOB's House Tennis Expert, Christian Aumell

37:16 - Taren Gesell, aka "Triathlon Taren", & his wife Kim Gesell, "Sometimes Fill-In Co-Host & Regular Guest" -- On Sunday, Taren & a couple of his friends SWAM THE LENGTH OF THE RED RIVER IN WINNIPEG. From the South Perimeter to the North Perimeter, 37 kilometres. Kim was riding along in one of the support boats to film the whole thing. It took nine hours! Incredible.

55:48 - Fidget Spinners! Is there a genuine benefit for those with behavioural disorders and other challenges, including Autism? We're joined by Dr. Kirsten Wirth of Wirth Behavioural Health Services.

74:08 - Alarming drowning numbers for Manitoba -- the 2017 Drowning Report from the Lifesaving Society says the highest drowning rate in Manitoba was found among children under the age of 5, and was the highest among any province in Canada. We're joined by Kevin Tordiffe, Operations Manager, Lifesaving Society, Manitoba Branch

85:38 - 45 Years Ago Today, Bobby Hull signs with Jets at Portage and Main. ALSO, Cindy Klassen - is she the best Manitoba Athlete ever? YES.

93:15 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, June 26th, 2017

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 22:26:00 -0000

00:00 - Hi there, Brett here. We start with our intro & preamble and such, then a couple of things on the changing face of what is acceptable with our kids at work / school. A Tenneesee professor has invited a student to bring her 3-year-old to class after the student had to miss a class because she couldn't find a sitter. In Australia, a senator breast-fed her child while tabling a motion. Should kids be allowed in class? Should babies be allowed at work? Is it time to stop fussing over breastfeeding? I decided to play Devil's Advocate, and got some interesting feedback.

18:58 - Academy Lanes is closing! We speak to Todd Britton, President of Academy lanes

30:05 - The popularity of bowling in Manitoba -- We speak to Brandon Mansell, member of the gold medal winning Team Manitoba from the 2017 Canadian Open 5-pin championship, which happened in Sudbury earlier this month.

37:48 - Kelley Keehn & Money Monday! Kelley is a Personal Finance Educator, and Consumer Advocate, Financial Planning Standards Council -- Is it bad to put a down payment on a car? Should you instead be investing that money?

56:06 - Snapchat's new feature Snap Maps -- Cool or Scary?

74:35 - FIREWORKS! With Canada 150 just around the corner, we visit with Matt Bialek, president of Red Bomb Fireworks

86:32 - 680 CJOB's Kelly Moore joins us to talk about Teemu Selanne's announced induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame

94:53 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, June 23rd - GREG & BRETT GO BACK TO KINDERGARTEN

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:24:56 -0000

00:00 - We went to a kindergarten graduation! We were invited to Earl Grey School at 340 Cockburn to witness the Kindergarten Farewell, which included the first ever Spanish kindergarten class in the city's history. We went in a tad cynical, but we left overwhelmed with positivity. It was fun!

35:51 - Dr. Syras! We brought in registered psychologist Dr. Syras Derksen a bit early today, and it worked out great because we first ask him about kindergarten graduation. Is it coddling? Or positive reinforcement? THEN we switch gears and ask him how birth order affects personality.

54:04 - Winnipeg traffic curiosities -- There are a couple of intersections that have always made me scratch my head, so we decided to get the City of Winnipeg's Manager of Transportation, Luis Escobar, to solve some traffic riddles for us.

71:17 - Texts on traffic curiosities

78:57 - BRETT GETS BOOED / Snake Oil Gets Twisted giveaway

82:26 - How far would you go to prove a point? British dude where's a dress to work on a hot day, when his work said he couldn't wear shorts! Then, some more traffic stuff.

89:18 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, June 22nd, 2017

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 23:20:09 -0000

00:00 - Should flavoured vape juice be banned? San Francisco has approved a bill that bans the sale of flavoured nicotine juice for electronic cigarettes. I (Brett) think this is a load of hogwash, because if vaping helps someone quit smoking, why are we trying to put up road blocks? What do you think?

37:12 - Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Elie Tornado, the first ever F5 tornado in Canada (now known as EF5). We're joined by storm chaser Justin Hobson, who saw it first hand and got some video.

50:35 - We take a call from Pat who tells us a harrowing and incredible story of how she and her husband ended up having to drive through that Elie storm in 2007.

54:45 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, website www.conexuscounselling.ca -- Carolyn's most recent blog post talks about her recent birthday, and how instead of accepting gifts, she gave every member of her family $100 to go do something nice for someone, and help to make the world a better place. The stories that resulted are amazing.

73:20 - Oh Doughnuts has been included in USA Today's Top 10 Doughnut Shops in Canada! We visit with the owner, Amanda Kinden.

85:23 - Winnipeg Jets schedule is kinda weird / Snake Oil Gets Twisted giveaway / show recap and some listener texts

95:19 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:50:59 -0000

00:00 - David Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment Canada -- First day of Summer; 10th anniversary of Elie tornado is tomorrow; crazy heat in US Southwest

13:01 - More chat about tornadoes, including Brett's close call at Kingswood

17:40 - What was your favourite book that you had to read in school? That's where we end up. We begin by talking about a cemetery in Salem that is getting renovated, a cemetery that has a link to the Salem Witch Trials. That reminded Greg of the book/play he had to read during school -- The Crucible. Then we had a sidebar about how there was a movie adaptation of The Crucible starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Then we had a sidebar about how Day-Lewis has apparently quit acting. Or has he? THEN we get back to your favourite books in school.

36:29 - Are we hurting our girls? That's the subject of the latest blog post from Fit Communications, on whether or not we are inadvertently creating body image issues for young girls. We're joined by the co-founders of Fit Communications, Andrea Katz and Allison Gervais.

54:40 - One of our favourite young entrepeneurs has won the Manitoba Venture Challenge for 2017 -- Catherine Metrycki from Callia, an online flower shop. She joins us in studio, and we're joined on the phone by Jan Lederman, the CEO of Innovate Manitoba, the organization that runs the Venture Challenge.

72:14 - More of your favourite books from school

83:49 - Snake Oil Gets Twisted giveaway, then, Screech... and the Yukon Toe

90:26 - Julie Buckingham & Richard Cloutier tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, June 20th, 2017

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 21:37:10 -0000

00:00 - The future of newspapers in Canada -- Should the government create funding for print media?

18:33 - Mitch Rosset, Global Sports -- Mitch shares with us his feature interview with former Univerity of Manitoba product and NFL player Israel Idonije

29:40 - More on newspapers and government funding

36:52 - Winnipeg curler extraordinaire Mike McEwen, who needs your help getting voted into the Everest Curling Challenge -- a brand new, world-class event with the largest cash prize in the sport. www.everestcurlingchallenge.com to vote. Also, Mike announces exclusively on 680 CJOB a new partnership with the Children's Hospital Foundation.

51:01 - Craig Baker, Curling Manitoba Executive Director -- Proposal from Curling Canada to have all kids 12-and-under wear helmets when on the pebbled ice.

55:03 - Rick Fenton, Artistic Director, 6th annual 680 CJOB Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival lineup announced today

65:16 - Pinawa Mayor Blair Skinner -- Pinawa recently hosted a contingent of Chinese officials

72:50 - Another push for Mike McEwen; We eat too many chips at work; Replay of an angry call on golfing in the city from Hal Anderson filling in for Geoff Currier

81:56 - Snake Oil Gets Twisted giveaway, recalling the story of Dee Snyder laying the smackdown on Tipper & Al Gore during a Senate hearing

85:45 - Global Calgary anchor desk loses it over 'Swinging'; Snake Oil Sinners winner; Why is Greg wearing a tie?; Audio of our CJOB colleagues at the Red River Ex last night

93:26 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, June 19th

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:46:11 -0000

00:00 - Hi it's Brett, I'm back from vacation. Yay. In this first segment, we set up the show, particularly our chat at 2 o'clock about cyclists. Global News has learned cycling fatalities often end with a fine, rather than jail time, for drivers who are deemed at fault.

9:48 - On Friday we are off to a Kindergarten graduation. Seems adorable and a little silly all at once. We will talk about this and engineered achievements as we get closer to Friday. As your kids pass into a new grade, the rumours will abound about "how much homework does this teacher give?" And on the subject of homework, studies are increasingly showing that assigned homework is not necessarily a benefit to students in early and middle years.

17:27 - What should we do with The Bay building downtown? What COULD we do with it? There was a great article from Dan Lett in the Winnipeg Free Press over the weekend, and one of the architects featured and tasked with finding alternate uses is Aaron Pollock, who is our guest. Aaron is a Design Intern with number TEN architectural group.

35:39 - More on the Global News investigation into cycling fatalities, which often don't lead to jail time for drivers who are found at fault. Our guest is Jamie Hilland, manager of the Active and Safe Routes to School Program with Green Action Centre.

53:18 - "U2 on the Inside" - Get all you need to know about the band from the man who promoted them, Tony Michaelides. He tells us about his book "Insights from the Engine Room".

73:30 - Winnipeg Thunder follow-up -- I went to Oak + Oar on Saturday morning to pick up a Thunder hat & t-shirt, and my mind was appropriately blown. The owner & founder of Oak + Oar, Chris Watchorn, joins us again to tell us how they did with sales. Are the Winnipeg FURY next? ALSO, Greg tells a great story about his run-in with a Winnipeg mascot.

85:52 - The trip down Memory Lane continues... remember the Winnipeg Whips? How about the Cyclone? Then, Snake Oil Gets Twisted giveaway.

92:40 - Julie Buckingham tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, June 16th

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:32:08 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - We try the Bean Boozled challenge live on air with a few colleagues and it doesn't go well...

18:10 - How do we build better relationships with our neighbours?

37:35 - A preview of Aboriginal Day celebrations.

48:10 - Hoops From the Heart is an upcoming basketball event that will help inner city kids.

62:33 - The fake outrage industry strikes again! How kissing your kids somehow became controversial.

66:46 - It's a busy weekend for Winnipeg sports fans.

76:13 - A quick chat on gas prices and ticket giveaway for Nickelback.

80:13 - The Winnipeg Goldeyes are allowing you to bring your pet pooch to the ball park on Saturday.

88:17 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, June 15th

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 22:26:01 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - Who are your favourite TV duos?

19:35 - Comedian Billy Gardell is coming to Winnipeg on June 25th.

36:51 - Should we be concerned about the real estate market in Winnipeg as home prices skyrocket in other Canadian cities?

54:44 - How a vacation is good for your health and can even save your life.

74:11 - Insulting the show's producer and a quick chat about credit card fees.

80:40 - A moose on the loose south of Winnipeg and ticket giveaway for Nickelback.

88:58 - Despite rising debt levels, Canadians are optimistic about their financial future.

95:31 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, June 14th

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:18:21 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - A massive blaze engulfed a high rise in London, England resulting in several fatalities. How do you fight a fire in a tall building?

09:05 - Premier Brian Pallister won't commit to subsidies for Churchill until a full analysis is done on the flooding damage to the rail line that leads to the community.

18:18 - How the reorganization of Winnipeg's hospitals will impact you.

31:24 - Remembering iconic CFL coach Don Matthews.

38:30 - A program run by Diabetes Canada could allow you to travel the world for free.

55:21 - A supertanker carrying two million barrels of oil hasn't been able to find any buyers. Whatever happened to peak oil?

59:48 - Ticket giveaway for Nickelback and a quick chat about the NHL.

65:07 - Your feedback on hospitals in Winnipeg being repurposed.

72:14 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, June 13th

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:21:50 -0000

Guest host Tristan Field-Jones joins Greg Mackling for this week.

00:00 - How will the tourism be affected by the rail line to Churchill being shut down? Will the price of goods and services skyrocket since everything needs to be flown in?

23:52 - A preview of the Manitoba Marathon that takes place on Sunday.

37:56 - How automation is changing the workplace and could affect your job.

52:15 - Your feedback on what should be done to help Churchill.

60:28 - Published author and Winnipeg high school student Thea Wortley on why she chose to write a novel.

74:19 - Dennis Rodman visits North Korea but some good may come of his latest visit.

81:05 - Ticket giveaway for Nickelback.

86:41 - She fought the law and the law... LOST. This is how an unfair speeding ticket was thrown out of court.

95:55 - A chat with Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham.

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, June 9th - WINNIPEG THUNDER EDITION

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 21:32:28 -0000

00:00 - Why are bachelor parties getting so expensive??? We got a text from a listener asking if he is a jerk for not wanting to spend 300 bucks on an all-day stag. That got us talking about all the extra costs of being in a wedding party... dresses / tuxedos / gifts / destination wedding / COSTS A LOT

34:06 - Diabetes & the Indigenous community -- Dr. Jonathan McGavock, Ph.D, based out of the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba -- his research program is focused on the prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes in youth

51:50 - DR. SYRAS! This week, we chat with psychologist Dr. Syras Derksen about the psychology of GAMBLING. www.drsyras.com

68:09 - Remember the WINNIPEG THUNDER? Chris Watchorn does -- he is the owner and creator of Oak + Oar, a clothing store/brand at The Forks. Chris has created a limited set of Winnipeg Thunder t-shirts and hats, which will be released on Saturday, June 17th. www.oakandoar.com

80:01 - A group of supporters of the Parker Wetlands will be at the Parker Forest tomorrow, because they are hearing that bulldozers will be there to clear the trees. The developer, Gem Equities, says they will not be doing this tomorrow. We speak with the spokesperson of the supporters, Cal Dueck.

86:05 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend shows

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, June 8th, 2017

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:35:57 -0000

00:00 - How to leave a proper voice mail!

18:50 - Record home sales for Winnipeg in May -- We're joined by Peter Squire of the Winnipeg Realtors Association

37:52 - Mike Peters shares his story on cancer -- the former Winnipegger now lives in Calgary. In December 2015, cancer took his kidney. Earlier this year, it returned to his lungs. In August, he will be participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. His goal is $50,000, he's already at 91% of his goal. You can donate here: https://www.1kidneymike.com/

55:46 - Carolyn Klassen! Therapist with Conexus Counselling -- Discussing one of her latest blog posts -- "Fault?" Not relevant!

74:39 - Power 97's Kristin Marand joins us to tell us about Timeraiser 150: Bid Time. Do Good. Get Art. It starts with an event happening Thursday June 15th from 7pm-11pm at Graffiti Gallery at 109 Higgins Ave.

81:28 - Wonder Woman giveaway

85:12 - ZEBRA MUSSELS -- Dr. Scott Higgins, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Experimental Lakes Area Research Scientist who has studied the ecological impacts of zebra mussels across North America and Europe over the last decade

94:38 - Julie Buckingham & Richard Cloutier tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, June 7th, 2017

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:36:41 -0000

00:00 - Bride and groom outraged after officiant proposes during wedding ceremony

14:32 - Tornado warning in Grand Forks -- 680 CJOB storm specialist Tristan Field-Jones

16:24 - more wedding stuff

18:34 - Jean Polfus, PhD, Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow -- U of M Graduate, winner of the Governor General's Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement at the graduate level. We spoke to her from her home in the Northwest Territories.

36:54 - Phone scam! Audio of a scammer getting scammed

54:26 - It's not just individuals who get scammed, many businesses are also targeted by fraudsters.

73:54 - Paul Charette, named Red River College's 2017 Honorary Degree Recipient, 50 years after graduating from the college

83:50 - Wonder Woman giveaway

85:53 - Paddy Quiring, arrived in Winnipeg today, is running / walking / cycling across Canada in support of the Canadian Liver Foundation and Adult & Teen Challenge. On April 13th, she began her journey in Vancouver, marking the one-year anniversary of the passing of her husband, Henry, who died of liver disease.

92:38 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:33:53 -0000

00:00 - Nearly half of Canadians count on inheritance for retirement -- will they actually get any money?

37:24 - Nitro Circus Live lands in Winnipeg at Investors Group Field this Friday, June 9th at 7pm. We're joined by Nitro Circus Live Athlete Josh Penner, who hails from Letellier, MB

55:20 - Let's Not Just Talk, Let's Let It Out -- Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba monthly visit, we're joined by Griffin Jenkins, Director of Education & Youth Services, and Rowena Amparo, Youth Programs Coordinator. They tell us about two upcoming summer camps: Rock It Out, and Work It Out.

74:01 - CHICK WITH A BRUSH! Stacey Bugsdrucker tells us about her home renovations business, and the challenges she faces from being a 'Barbie Girl'.

85:48 - Wonder Woman ticket giveaway, Austin mayor shuts down an angry man who is unhappy there was a women-only screening of the superhero film.

94:29 - Julie Buckingham & Keith McCullough tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry, Monday, June 5th, 2017

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 22:24:12 -0000

00:00 - Work-Life Balance -- Which is more important to you? Are you able to take time off for important days with your family or friends? Pro golfer Phil Mickelson is skipping the U.S. Open to attend his daughter's graduation. Would you have that option to skip work for something important in your personal life?

27:08 - Working in the heat -- Warren Preece, Director of Communications, Safe Work Manitoba

36:54 - Elsie Morden, Manitoba country musician, founder of No Time For That Anti Bullying Society -- hosting the first ever Country Music Benefit Concert for No Time For That, this Thursday at the Met.

55:57 - Emergency department wait times are longest in Canada, 29% of Canadians report waiting four or more hours the last time they went to the hospital emergency department -- Christina Lawand, Senior Researcher Healthy System Analysis and Emerging Issues, Canadian Institute for Health Information

76:08 - Stephanie Kleysen, former University of Winnipeg Wesmen Women's Basketball great Stephanie Kleysen had a memorable first year playing pro ball in Germany, winnig a whole bunch of awards like the Eurobasket.com All-German 2 Bundesliga South Player of the YEar\

83:12 - Wonder Woman passes giveaway // Cirque du Soleil KURIOS review

88:27 - Text messages on the ER stats from CIHI

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, June 2nd, 2017

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:56:53 -0000

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, June 2nd, 2017

00:00 - TALKER: In its latest effort to compete with online giant Amazon, Walmart is testing a delivery service using its own store employees, who will deliver packages ordered online while driving home from their regular work shifts.

17:56 - Winnipeg Rowing Club's Annual Open House is Saturday, June 3rd, at 20 Lyndale Drive, Drop-in anytime between 12pm and 4pm. We're joined by Sheila Wilson-Kowal, long-time member of the Winnipeg Rowing Club, member of the board, and competitive 'masters' athlete.

34:57 - The Commuter Challenge starts Sunday, we're joined by Elizabeth Shearer, Commuter Challenge Coordinator, Green Action Centre

52:54 - Dr. Syras Derksen, Psychologist - website www.DrSyras.com -- Why do we become fans? Dave Grohl doesn't care if Greg Mackling likes the Foo Fighters, so why does Greg like the Foo Fighters so much?

70:53 - Hal Anderson tees up the weekend

77:53 - Cirque du Soleil ticket giveaway / Woman gets left behind at race track

81:20 - Saturday is National Health & Fitness Day in Canada -- we're joined by holistic health coach Paige Zaporzan, who also reminds us of an event happening Sunday -- The Girls Empowerment Event, the first of its kind in Winnipeg, happening at The Yoga Barre at 6640 Roblin Blvd.

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, June 1st, 2017

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:40:23 -0000

00:00 - 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles -- 680 CJOB's Geoff Currier joins us to talk about why the album was, and is, so influential

09:27 - Retired Brandon University Professor William Gordon tells us about how he played the French Horn on Sgt Pepper!

17:48 - Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered that a drug used to combat ACNE has been quite helpful in the treatment of patients dealing with the early stages of MS. We speak with Dr. Michael Czubryt, Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Manitoba

31:58 - Mr. Met fired for flipping the bird!

36:24 - The 8th annual Walk to Fight Arthritis is this Sunday, June 4th at Assiniboine Park. We're joined by the Walk Hero family -- 13 year old Matthew Stipanovic, who has juvenile arthritis, his mother Ana Stipanovic, and Tanya Misseghers with the Arthritis Society.

54:04 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, her website is www.conexuscounselling.ca -- The Kathy Griffin / Donald Trump stunt got me and Greg thinking about a couple of things: 1) How important is tone & context when it comes to humour? 2) How do we go about apologizing when we REALLY screw up?

72:55 - Wonder Woman movie review - It's great!

82:36 - Cirque du Soleil ticket giveaway

84:45 - I bought a fidget spinner. COULD'T RESIST. A kiosk opened today at Polo Park, selling nothing but fidget spinners!

93:06 - Julie Buckingham & Matt Carty tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

Wed, 31 May 2017 21:30:48 -0000

00:00 -- It's World No Tobacco Day, and one of Canada's big tobacco companies says the federal government needs to explain the discrepancies between tobacco and marijuana policy. We speak to Eric Gagnon, Head of Corporate and External Affairs for Imperial Tobacco Canada.

28:43 - Merry Jetsmas! It's the 6th anniversary of the official announcement that the Atlanta Thrashers were relocating to Winnipeg. We speak to 680 CJOB's Keith McCullough.

37:06 - Businesses warn higher minimum wage means higher prices, lost jobs:That's what a survey says from an organization in Ontario, called Express Employment. We speak to the owner, Bruce Hein.

54:05 - The 2017 Skills Canada National Competition is happening in Winnipeg Thursday and Friday at the RBC Convention Centre. We speak to Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson, and Skills Canada alumnist Ingrid Wieler, who now runs her own business in Steinbach -- largely due to the impact Skills Canada has had on her life.

72:33 - WUFF #5 - The Winnipeg Underground Film Festival is happening June 1-4, and we speak with the co-director of the festival, Scott Fitzpatrick.

80:07 - Cirque du Soleil giveaway

83:30 - Global News 'Quirky Affairs' reporter Christian Aumell goes into the kitchen with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

89:08 - Julie Buckingham & Matt Carty tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

Tue, 30 May 2017 23:37:18 -0000

00:00 - How do police define impaired driving? Follow-up chat on Tiger Woods, whose DUI was NOT alcohol-related, but instead was due to a reaction to his prescriptions.

18:03 - Did you know you have to pay tax on bottled water in Manitoba? If it's under 600 ml, you pay PST & GST. A retailer in Pine Falls didn't know that, and now has to pay $23,000 in back taxes after a recent audit. We speak to that retailer, Laurent Raymond, who has owned Clark's Corner Esso Store on Highway 304 for 11 years.

36:50 - Tragic story out of Ontario, where a 15 year old boy was killed when a soccer net toppled over on top of him. We speak with the boy's father, a former Winnipeg broadcaster -- David "Buzz" Collins.

53:54 - Rainy Kerwin, Winnipeg filmmaker based in Los Angeles -- She wrote, directed and stars in The Wedding Invitation, which will be released on June 6th but can be pre-ordered now on iTunes.

73:45 - Do you remember the drink "Beep"?

81:36 - Cirque du Soleil giveaway

84:54 - We got another letter from 'Not A Dude'!

91:30 - Julie Buckingham tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, May 29th, 2017

Tue, 30 May 2017 23:34:28 -0000

I am positive I uploaded this on Monday, but clearly I didn't stick the landing.

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, May 26th, 2017

Fri, 26 May 2017 22:53:52 -0000

00:00 - Guy on Price Is Right wins $31,000 playing Plinko. What's your favourite game show?

15:15 - Global News reporter Christian Aumell on what Mayor Brian Bowman thinks of the bill tabled at the Legislature that would kill a requirement that the province fund half of municipal transit costs.

17:48 - Teddy Bears Picnic this Sunday! We're joined by Tanya Williams, Director of Marketing for the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba; and Earnie Shapera, who has been volunteering at the picnic for 30 of the 31 years it's been around.

34:55 - The first ever FanQuest convention is on this weekend, primarily at the University of Winnipeg. There is also an event happening Saturday night at the King's Head Pub, and that's where our guests come in. Lyndon Radchenka is the co-founder of FanQuest (with our buddy Dan Vadeboncoeur who couldn't make it in today), and he brought with him the guys from "Blame Society Films". They're the guys behind the 'Chad Vader' videos, as well as 'Beer & Board Games', which is what they'll be doing Saturday night.

53:05 - Dr. Syras! The headline reads: "What Counts as Intimacy? Not Everyone Agrees", so we put that to our friend Dr. Syras Derksen, a psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates.

70:38 - Garry Marshall with the Winnipeg Veterans English Billiards League (WVEBL), which is hosting two major international tournaments from May 27th-June 2nd, bringing in a number of international heavy-hitters.

79:38 - LottoMax is $50M again / Steve Earle & The Dukes giveaway

82:23 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend shows

89:39 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, May 25th, 2017

Thu, 25 May 2017 22:12:35 -0000

00:00 - It's the 40th anniversary of Star Wars! On this day in 1977, the first Star Wars movie was released.

11:36 - The "Love Actually" reunion is happening tonight on NBC as part of Red Nose Day.

17:48 - AIRSHIPS! Are they the future for getting supplies to Northern Manitoba? We're joined by Dr. Barry E. Prentice, Professor at I.H. Asper School of Business, Department of Supply Chain Management, University of Manitoba

36:34 - True North: The Canadian Songbook, Friday-Sunday at Centennial Concert Hall with Eleanor McCain performing with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. We are joined by Eleanor, as well as Emmy Award winning composer Don Breithaupt, who produced the album. The tour (and accompanying album and hardcover coffee table book) features Eleanor's musical take on the likes of Bryan Adams, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and many more.

53:59 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling -- Her latest blog post at www.conexuscounselling.ca is called "10 Rules of Engagement", which features a section called "Lines. We. Will. Not. Cross.", which somewhat ties into our discussion last Thursday about the Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Pillar using a homophobic slur. He apologized quickly, but Greg says when Pillar says "this is not who I am", that he's not taking ownership of his mistake.

72:15 - Happy 65th Birthday to 680 CJOB's Tom Milroy! The Broadcast Hall-of-Famer joins us while we play his son Kyle's tribute to him.

83:35 - Doors Open Winnipeg is being presented this weekend by Heritage Winnipeg, offering dozens of tours throughout our great city. We're joined by Heritage Winnipeg Executive Director Cindy Tugwell.

91:48 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS.

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Wed, 24 May 2017 21:35:28 -0000

00:00 - Richard Cloutier vs. Obby Khan - WPG Cycle Spin Challenge for CancerCare Manitoba

8:11 - St. Charles Councillor Shawn Dobson says handing out speeding tickets in school zones on holidays is a cash grab. What do you think?

18:30 - Ruth Abernethy, celebrated Canadian sculptor who is in Winnipeg tonight at McNally Robinson to launch her book "Life and Bronze: A Sculptor's Journal"

36:58 - TONGUE TO BUM: A Detox Story -- Lecture tonight at the Caboto Centre, presented by Vita Health, hosted by our guest Dr. Terry Willard

54:10 - He's had FOUR traumatic brain injuries, and tells his inspiring story. His name is David Henry, and he is joined by Sylvia Marusyk (or simply, Sylvia!) who is an Activational Speaker, Occupational Therapist and Health Coach. Her website is www.stressedtokill.me

73:42 - Happy 100th Anniversary to Assiniboine Golf Club! We speak to Assiniboine's General Manager Glen Mills

81:23 - Ruth Abernethy book giveaway, and an acknowledgement that she was way smarter than us

85:31 - Steve Earle ticket giveaway, then an almost unbelievable story from Memphis about a "body on the trunk"

91:38 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Tue, 23 May 2017 22:06:50 -0000

00:00 - News conference at MTS Centre in response to Manchester suicide bombing outside an Ariana Grande concert, Kevin Donnelly with True North Sports & Entertainment, and Constable Rob Carver with the Winnipeg Police Service. Conference is followed by a discussion, and listener feedback.

37:09 - BOB IRVING tells us what Winnipeg Blue Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters discussed today with the media, as the team gets ready for this week's Rookie Camp, and Training Camp

43:44 - More discussion on Manchester

61:36 - Bringing the raffle to your phone -- Funding Change partners Ian Smith & Nick Tenszen tell us about their online raffles and how they could have a huge impact on fundraising for non-profits

80:32 - Halifax woman gets unexpected apology, gift after attempted break-in by drunk man

87:08 - Ticket giveaway for Steve Earle & The Dukes

92:19 - Long weekend weather sucked / spring weather has kinda sucked / Nashville Predators amazing story as they advance to the Stanley Cup Final

100:44 - Richard Cloutier & Matt Carty (in for Julie Buckingham) tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - with guest host Tristan Field-Jones - Friday, May 19th, 2017

Fri, 19 May 2017 22:04:28 -0000

00:00 - TICKS! - Hikers pick up 400 ticks on Mantario Trail earlier this week. Are you concerned?

28:04 - Dr. Harold Katz, internationally recognized bad breath expert -- DO NOT BBQ YOUR BREATH -- Dr. Katz reveals the five worst BBQ foods for your breath, and the five vital tips and foods to prevent bad bbq breath

37:22 - Mike Dover, author of "Dante's Infinite Monkeys: Technology Meets the 7 Deadly Sins", an exploration of the dark side of today's technology. Dover is a business professor, and co-author of Wikibrands.

56:45 - Dr. Syras! Psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates, website DrSyras.com -- Are Therapists Just Rent-A-Friends? A lot of people doubt that therapy works. Are they right?

75:31 - Tristan is a Star Trek fan, but he is bored by the first trailer for the new CBS series Star Trek: Discovery

83:44 - Unraveling the Wilburys ticket giveaway

88:39 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend show, AND his show Friday night filling in for Charles Adler.

97:03 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, May 18th, 2017

Thu, 18 May 2017 22:43:37 -0000

00:00 - Hamilton police officers arrests journalists at the scene of a crash, even though they're well-behind the police tape. Too far?

13:46 - Topic continued: Duncan Pike -- Campaigns and Advocacy Coordinator, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

18:32 - Death of Chris Cornell -- Eric Alper, music commentator

29:06 - Toronto Blue Jays' Kevin Pillar apologizes for homophobic slur -- 680 CJOB's Keith McCullough & Matt Carty

37:42 - Bestselling Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo, who has sold over 30 million books! He'll be at McNally Robinson Booksellers this evening at 7pm to sign his latest novel featuring Detective Harry Hole -- "The Thirst". Also, one of his previous books "The Snowman" is being adapted into a movie starring Michael Fassbender. That's pretty neat.

55:38 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling -- Loyalty! Where does it originate, and how do we nurture it?

74:07 - "Drag queen story time holds court at Winnipeg Public Library" -- This Saturday May 20th at Millenium Library and Wednesday May 31st at West End Library, the city is teaming up with Sunshine House for "Red By Queens", a family story time event featuring local drag queens. INCLUDING our guest, Levi Foy, who is the founder of the "Like That by Sunshine House" program, and goes by "Prairie Sky" as a drag queen.

87:12 - Unraveling the Wilburys ticket giveaway

93:07 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS, then Brett & Greg go at it over the Kevin Pillar situation.

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

Wed, 17 May 2017 22:43:22 -0000

00:00 - If you Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB), should it be ok for you to BYOBH? IE, Bring Your Own Booze HOME.

36:47 - Big traffic disruption over the long weekend / What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten? (We had to rag the puck for this segment, we had a misfire in trying to get in touch with our next guest...)

44:02 - The "Dean of Canadian Science Fiction", Robert J. Sawyer, is being given two Lifetime Achievement Awards over the next couple of weeks -- one in Canada, one in the U.S.. Also, he will be a major contributor to the upcoming History Channel documentary series "The World Without Canada.

54:06 - The Girls Empowerment Event will be the first of its kind in Winnipeg, happening on June 4th at The Yoga Barre at 6640 Roblin Blvd, for girls between the ages of 5-15. We're joined by two of the women putting on the event -- Allison Gervais, Founder at Fit Communications & The Fitness Journal for Girls, and Paige Zaporzan, Holistic Health Coach

73:10 - "Last Man Standing" starring Tim Allen cancelled by ABC earlier this week, despite being the network's third-most watched show. A petition supporting the show says it was cancelled because it's too conservative, and Allen is being outcast for being a Republican.

85:11 - Nashville Predators anthem singer not pleased with being pushed aside for country acts, like Carrie Underwood

93:02 - Julie Buckingham & Richard Cloutier tee up THE NEWS.

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

Tue, 16 May 2017 21:47:39 -0000

00:00 - WHEN IS IT OK TO START JOKING ABOUT IT?? -- Former sprinter Ben Johnson, IE the Canadian sprinter who had his 1988 Olympic gold medal stripped, is in a cheeky new commercial for an Australian sports betting app. Are you ok with that? We think it's funny, but others say 'not so fast'.

18:07 - Celebrating the local film scene with aspiring Winnipeg filmmaker Andrew McCrea, whose first short film "Knocked Over" begins streaming for free Tuesday night. The 10-minute film came with an assist from 680 CJOB's Hal Anderson, who provided cinema-quality gear and cinematographer Neil McCarthy.

37:24 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Thomas Miles is the honourary spokesperson for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg, and is issuing a challenge to volunteer. We're joined in studio by Thomas, as well as Matt Di Ubaldo, the Manager of Development & Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg.

54:46 - Google Street View... in the wilderness! Christine Chilton is the Communications Manager for the Nature Conservancy of Canada-Manitoba Region, and tells us how she carried a 50-pound backpack called the Google Trekker through a unique spot in southern Manitoba.

65:51 - BOOZE! Ever won a Texas Mickey? Why does Ontario call it May 2-4 Weekend?

86:09 - The Assiniboine Park Zoo is mourning the death of one of its tigers. We are joined by Dr. Chris Enright, Head Veterinarian Services at the Zoo.

94:07 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, May 15th, 2017 - CHIN UP, T**S OUT

Mon, 15 May 2017 21:48:32 -0000

00:00 - GOOSE ADVENTURES -- Hi there, it's Brett. I hit a goose with a golf ball on the driving range on Sunday. Not in the air, sitting on the ground. I hit a terrible shot and drilled the poor thing. It's ok though. Earlier Sunday, I had to slow my car down while a goose lazily crossed the road, and it hissed at me when I honked my horn. IT HISSED AT ME AND MY CAR. Have you had any goose adventures this year?

33:08 - I had a weird dream on Friday where I saw a guy I used to work with. Haven't seen him or talked to him in years. Saturday morning, walk into Polo Park, he's the first person I see. WHAT THE...

36:45 - Fire at the old Merchants Hotel as it's being converted into affordable housing and an education complex -- Dawn Sands, Executive Director of North End Community Renewal Corporation

54:20 - "CHIN UP, T**S OUT!" -- Miranda Oh is a Winnipeg author who tells us about her second book in the 'Chip Up' series, and how that mantra has helped her conquer some major challenges in her life

72:37 - First, Greg has a mishap with his computer and a random 'Spandau Ballet' song. Also, Remember 'The Offspring'? Lead singer Dexter Holland just graduated from USC with a Ph. D in Molecular Biology. AND, Greg's son loves Winnipeg-band 'The Watchmen'.

84:51 - Here's how happy, satisfied Canadians are with their lives: Ipsos president

92:45 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckinham tee up THE NEWS, & Rich tells us about his trip to Vancouver for the U2 concert

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, May 12th, 2017

Sat, 13 May 2017 23:14:20 -0000

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, May 11th, 2017

Thu, 11 May 2017 21:52:52 -0000

00:00 - Do we do a bad job of not recognizing 'the good old days' while they're in them? With the Paddlewheel Queen having been set ablaze Tuesday, that got us wondering about whether or not we appreciate things while we have them. For example, the Winnipeg Jets 1.0. ALSO, Tourism Manitoba launches its latest campaign.

18:19 - Humanizing Transit with Internationally Recognized Transit Expert -- Functional Transit Winnipeg's "Humanizing Transit" event series kicks off tonight with "Human Transit" author Jarrett Walker, tonight at the Manitoba Museum Planetarium Auditorium. We're joined on the phone by Jarrett Walker, and in studio by the chair of Functional Transit Winnipeg, Joseph Kornelson.

37:26 - The "Run For It" program culminates this weekend with the Shoppers LOVE. YOU. Run For Women, taking place this Sunday at Centre Scolaire Leo Remillard, at 1095 St. Anne's Rd. There are 30 schools participating in Winnipeg, last year there were only THREE across Canada. We are joined by Carla Allan, a teacher at Windsor Park Collegiate, along with Precious Uzoh and Renz Cruz, both students at Windsor Park.

54:48 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, talking first about nostalgia, then about Mother's Day and how it's not a happy time for everyone. What if your mother is no longer in the picture? Whether she has died, or perhaps you have a strained or estranged relationship?

72:57 - "Honest" greeting cards -- following our chat with Carolyn, Greg found some greeting cards online that are along the lines of being more 'honest', and thus, amusing.

80:29 - Steve Harvey lays down the law in a memo to his staff which basically says LEAVE ME ALONE

85:01 - Chris Jericho trivia / ticket giveaway, and we got another letter from the listener known as 'Not A Dude'!

92:11 - Richard & Julie tee up THE NEWS, then our latest Mother's Day story & ticket giveaway for Cirque du Soleil.

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Wed, 10 May 2017 21:57:33 -0000

00:00 - Mounties are investigating after a man allegedly tried to lure a nine year old girl out of her house in Steinbach. We speak to the girl's mother, Julie Pert.

18:13 - Is The Rock the next POTUS?

27:38 - Emergency Broadcast Test coming this afternoon! Mike Gagne is the Director of Operations for Manitoba's Emergency Measures Organization.

36:58 - The StopGap Foundation is teaming up with the Manitoba company SWM International to bring over a dozen ramps to businesses in Carman to create more accessibility. We speak with the founder of StopGap, Luke Anderson, and Denis Magotiaux with SWM.

55:16 - Adam Dreece, author from Calgary whose latest book "The Day the Sky Fell" (The Yellow Hoods, #5) is burning up the charts.

74:12 - Manitoba NDP MLA Rob Altemeyer plans to repay a $5,000 cellphone bill he racked up on vacation. How do you rack up a $5,000 bill??

81:43 - Chris Jericho ticket giveaway / Cirque du Soleil Mother's Day ticket giveaway

86:52 - Wrapping up the Chris Jericho tix / Vladimir Putin gets stopped and quizzed about the James Comey situation, as he's about to head out on the ice to play some hockey

92:59 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 9th, 2017

Tue, 09 May 2017 21:51:46 -0000

00:00 - The future of a key piece of land Winnipeg's Exchange District is coming into focus at City Hall: CentreVenture has released its report on the Market Lands, where the old Public Safety Building and Civic Parkade reside. We are joined by CentreVenture's President & CEO Angela Mathieson.

18:12 - More problems for airlines! A brawl broke out Monday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after Spirit Airlines cancelled several flights due to a labour dispute with its pilots. That got us talking about how tensions are high right now for air travellers, who are already tense because air travel is kind of a pain, despite how quick it is once you get moving. Then we started talking about GOOD experiences we've had with travel staff.

36:48 - Erin Shaw, reporter for Crime Watch Canada Magazine -- She alternates her time between Winnipeg & Edmonton, and tells us about the magazine, and the state of journalistic integrity in the era of "Fake News".

53:54 - Kelley Keehn, award-winning author, personal finance educator and consumer advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council -- The ANTIBUDGET, and how to feel good about your money. www.kelleykeehn.com

72:50 - Andre Lewis, Executive Artistic Director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet -- "Vespers" opens tomorrow, featuring iconic Canadian dancer Evelyn Hart, returning home to the stage of the RWB

79:39 - Cirque du Soleil KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities / Mother's Day ticket giveaway; Chris Jericho: The Words of Jericho ticket giveaway

85:23 - Russian website streaming camera feeds from around the world - David Papp, Tech Expert, www.davidpapp.com

93:49 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, May 8th, 2017

Mon, 08 May 2017 21:49:37 -0000

00:00 - How much profanity is acceptable? The FCC is looking into Stephen Colbert's faux-pas from last week where he made a joke about Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, a joke that's been labeled as homophobic by many. Colbert will not apologize, but says if he could do it again he would use language that isn't so crude. That got us talking about where and when is it acceptable to use any level of profanity in the media. For example, if we did exclusive stuff for this podcast, IE stuff that did not air on 680 CJOB, would it be ok if we swore?

36:37 - FRED PENNER IN STUDIO!!!! The Manitoba-musician extraordinaire joins us live to tell us about his new album "Hear the Music", and he performs the title track.

54:01 - It is Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, and we are joined by Allison Storseth and her sister Rosalie to tell us about it. Allison can no longer produce eggs, so Rosalie is donating her eggs and Allison is attempting to get pregnant through IVF.

73:35 - Winnipeg Success Story: 2017 charting year of massive growth for Exchange District tech company, Resolute Technology Solutions. We are joined by Rod De Vos, president of Resolute; Trish Bishop, Director of Service Delivery; and Colton De Vos, Marketing & Communications Specialist.

85:32 - Jason Hawkins, head coach of the Kildonan-East Reivers, who coached Abubakarr Conteh, who was selected in the CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

93:55 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

96:29 - Mother's Day Story from listener for Cirque du Soleil tickets

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, May 5th, 2017

Sat, 06 May 2017 18:44:25 -0000

00:00 - Manitoba Hydro has requested a BIG increase. What do you think about it?

27:14 - Shamattawa students taking on the RCMP in a basketball game -- We hear so much bad news from First Nations, suicide crisis, fires... here's a story about something that's being done to make things better.

37:25 - "The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen: Awesome Female Characters From Comic Book History" is a new book available now from Winnipeg-author Hope Nicholson, who joins us in studio to tell us about the book.

55:14 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates -- Is empathy something we can learn?

73:37 - Jamie Hall, COO of Safe Work Manitoba -- "InVest in Safety" on Wednesday, May 10th, from 430-5pm at Shaw Park, where you can be a part of Winnipeg safety history by breaking the world record for high-visibility safety vests.

80:00 - Burton Cummings ticket giveaway

86:31 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend show

94:22 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, May 4th, 2017

Thu, 04 May 2017 21:56:03 -0000

00:00 - Yellow Benches Remind Students of the Power of Hello -- Friendship Bench installed at Grant Park High School by the founder of The Friendship Bench, Sam Fiorella, who joined us live in studio. Sam's son Lucas committed suicide in 2014, now Sam travels the country advocating for mental health awareness.

19:09 - Food banks increasing focus on nutrition -- A top Winnipeg chef and dietitian have contributed to a health meals cookbook in support of food banks, including Winnipeg Harvest -- Timothy Palmer, executive chef of the Fairmont Winnipeg; and Madelaine Morrish, Winnipeg-based dietitian

38:28 - What's your favourite fidget toy? Studies show that fidget toys help with concentration and productivity, but a new breed of these toys are being banned from schools.

55:46 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling -- Her latest blog post "We're a pair...of Levi's" at www.conexuscounselling.ca highlights her two year anniversary with Husband

74:22 - Liam Neeson shows up at BC sandwich shop after they put up a sign that says Liam Neeson Eats Free -- He's in New Westminster BC shooting a movie

79:55 - Winnipeg Wine Fest ticket giveaway, plus some misc chat about Hickory Stick vs Shoestrings, Onion Rings vs frizzled onions

85:45 - The majority of Americans have abandoned landlines for cell phones

91:42 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

Wed, 03 May 2017 21:43:29 -0000

00:00 - Is this Heineken "Worlds Apart" advert-film the anti-Pepsi ad? Or is it just a load of hogwash?

28:00 - Cirque du Soleil's KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities needs to hire roughly 200 people for a variety of jobs during its stay in Winnipeg from June 2nd to July 9th -- Kevin Donnelly, True North VP of entertainment

36:41 - Sexual abuse against male victims is often not reported, leaving the victims more likely to be without support -- Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman, clinical psychologist with Clinic Psychology

55:47 - More on the conversation, including on what steps to take to report a sexual assault, and keep at it if the system lets you down -- Dr. Kirsten Wirth, Wirth Behavioural Health Services

74:24 - 17-year-old student artist Shae-Lyn Tuomi, from Nelson McIntyre Collegiate, is helping St. Vital Centre celebrate Canada 150 with a digital collage she made, which will be part of a contest that runs for the rest of May that showcases the "Faces of Canada".

83:04 - Winnipeg Wine Festival ticket giveaway

86:26 - Smokers will be SOL at MTS Centre as of September 1st -- NO RE-ENTRY IF YOU LEAVE

93:17 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017

Tue, 02 May 2017 22:54:33 -0000

00:00 - Greg & Brett took a tour at Siloam Mission today, what an incredible facility full of incredible people

27:27 - Jimmy Kimmel's emotional monologue about his newborn son's heart condition

36:37 - Post-Partum Depression & Women's Depression -- Tara Brousseau-Snider, executive director Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba; Jennifer Hanslip, director of post-partum services, MDAM

55:05 - Kelley Keehn wants to help you do some Spring Cleaning For Your Finances! Kelley is an award-winning author, personal finance educator and consumer advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council.

69:40 - Brett finally got around to trying powdered peanut butter.

73:38 - Stephen Colbert 'interviews' Donald Trump

76:56 - Wine Fest ticket giveaway / wine movie clip trivia

82:38 - Geoff Gray another Manitoba Bison to get signed in the NFL

88:59 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, May 1st, 2017

Mon, 01 May 2017 21:47:20 -0000

00:00 - The ongoing evolution of retail, and "5 reasons Amazon is experimenting with physical stores"

37:04 - Winnipeg Police news conference with Chief Danny Smyth regarding an officer-involved shooting in a skywalk adjacent to the police headquarters

45:23 - The Forks looking to remove two lanes of Israel Asper Way and replace the roadway with greenspace -- Clare MacKay, VP Corporate & Community Initiatives with The Forks North Portage

55:05 - Dr. Michelle Alfa, on the Manitoba-made consumer product MSPrebiotic, which has clinically proven effects that could revolutionize gut health

69:06 - Winnipeg Wine Festival week!

74:17 - A bit more on wine, then a chat about the Edmonton Oilers fans coming through for the Star Spangled Banner

81:10 - More on The Forks looking to trade road space for green space

85:42 - Wine Fest ticket giveaway, and a neat story about a family who thanked NFL star Mohamed Sanu for his exemplary behaviour on a flight

93:30 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, April 28th, 2017

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 22:41:55 -0000

00:00 - Burton Cummings news / Rodarama prize giveaway with Dukes of Hazzard trivia / Global News reporter Matt Carty on Osborne Village soon to get more parking spots

9:15 - Burton Cummings concert announcement / 680 CJOB's Bob Irving from Blue Bomber mini camp

17:40 - Greg conquers his fear of snakes! Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre 2nd annual Open House Fundraiser happening on Sunday April 30th, 12-4pm at Transcanada Centre in Ile-des-Chenes. We're joined by Judy Robertson, Stuart Robinson and Steve Loney from the centre, along with a Kestrel named Cricket and a Hognose snake named Bruce.

36:35 - Elayna Bilous, owner of Black Caviar Productions, is on one of those RRC VIP Grad billboards. We are acquaintances through work, so I (Brett) invited her down to learn more about Black Caviar.

53:46 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associated -- Femme Fatale: Sexy Women Sway Men to Do Bad Things

72:59 - Seinfeld Untold Stories from Entertainment Weekly

84:11 - Hal Anderson tees up his show for the weekend

88:50 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS, then a story of how last night I bumped into my grade 11 English teacher.

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:14:47 -0000

00:00 - Should Portage and Main be reopened to pedestrians? Mayor Brian Bowman has letters of support from all the property owners involved, but does he have YOUR support?

37:36 - It's Daffodil Day, in support of cancer awareness. We're joined by Susana Scott, whose husband died as a result of colorectal cancer, and Barry D. Stein, president of the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada.

55:10 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, her website www.conexuscounselling.ca -- The Mental Wellness Routine That Will Change Your Life

73:36 - Vancouver vs Winnipeg -- Vancouver apartment costs vs Winnipeg, also, Vancouver Police vs Manitoba RCMP & Winnipeg Police vs Edmonton Police

84:03 - Rodarama ticket giveaway // Barcelona wants no more tourists!

92:06 - Julie Buckingham & Richard Cloutier tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:14:11 -0000

00:00 - This is the week Ste. Agathe was flooded in 1997. 680 CJOB's Richard Cloutier spoke with former Premier Gary Filmon, who says the military proposed blowing up part of the Floodway to help deal with it! Richard will play some of that conversation this afternoon on The News.

17:49 - We discuss National Volunteer Week with Madeleine Deschenes, who lives in Toronto. The 20-year-old is the youngest ever board member of the Girl Guides of Canada, and is the Chair of the GGC National Youth Council.

37:15 - Omar Rahimi, co-founder of Hire A Refugee -- Omar is a former Kurdish refugee with a story of support for new Canadians working for work. He also tells us his story of coming to Canada, of how he was born and lived on a refugee camp for approximately 18 years.

54:47 - Ian Holliday with Angus Reid Institute -- Airport Privatization: Canadians not prepared to clear this idea for takeoff

66:29 - 680 CJOB's Bob Irving from Winnipeg Blue Bombers mini-camp

73:09 - Bryson Maternick, Principal/Founder of Bodegoes, a restaurant at 98 Albert -- The developers who own 90 & 98 Albert want to tear down the building Bodegoes is in, and Executive Policy Committee has approved the proposal for redevelopment, even though it's a Historic site (formerly a gas station) and a number of planning committees have recommended against it.

84:42 - Dr. Michael Rachlis, Wait Time Reduction Task Force -- Another public meeting tonight at the Notre Dame Recreation Centre gymnasium, at 271 Avenue de la Cathedrale (6-830pm)

93:46 - Julie Buckingham & Richard Cloutier (live from Ste. Agathe) tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry, Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 21:44:04 -0000

00:00 - Taco Bell soon to serve booze?

10:37 - Greg is excited for Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2

17:50 - Great West Life announces 450 job cuts in Winnipeg. Hydro previously announced 900 cuts. What is going on??

36:48 - Black Space Winnipeg is presenting Gilson Lubin - In the Black, featuring Lara Rae, tonight (tues) the Gas Station Arts Centre at 8pm, tickets $15 at the door. Gilson is a St. Lucia-born, Toronto-bred comedian, and Lara recently joined us to tell us about the Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

55:09 - Saving the Icelandic Language! We're joined by Egill Bjarnason, who wrote an article for Time Magazine titled "Most Computers Don't Speak Icelandic. That's Bad News For the Future of the Language"

72:09 - Equine therapy & activities for persons with disabilities -- Kelly Scrivener, certified therapeutic riding instructor

82:53 - Rodarama ticket giveaway // more on GWL job cuts, and the changing job market

90:33 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, April 24th, 2017

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:46:12 -0000

00:00 - It was amusing watching the weekend snow situation unfold on Facebook. First, the never-ending swath of posts about snow. Then, posts complaining about all the snow posts. Then, posts complaining about the posts complaining about the snow posts.

17:44 - Are phone calls too expensive for inmates? We're joined by Ted Mariash, a criminal defence lawyer in Manitoba

37:01 - The French election -- two candidates left, will compete in a run-off on May 7th. We're joined by Irene Chassaing, who was born in France. She is an assistant professor of French and French Canadian Literature at the University of Manitoba

49:13 - Greg watched War Games on Saturday. The technology which seemed ground breaking at the time can all be done now on your phone. However, despite how dated the tech is, the movie remains timely.

54:47 - Youth United@Winnipeg begins next week at the University of Winnipeg. The 15-week course looks to break barriers and build bridges in the spirit of reconciliation. We're joined by Dr. Shauna MacKinnon, who developed the program. She is an associate professor of Urban and Inner-City Studies at the U of W, and we're also joined by one of her students, 44-year-old Lisa Strong who tells of the many challenges she's faced over the years, and how this course could change lives.

73:28 - Hope for a Diabetes-Free World -- Mustapha Belkhouja, is riding his bike across Canada to honour his brother Khelil and sister Habiba, who both died of Diabetes.

78:14 - Ticket giveaway for RODARAMA, then Brett reads a fourth letter from "Not A Dude"

87:08 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, April 21st, 2017

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 23:19:18 -0000

00:00 - Got any weird Kijiji stories? Kim Babij-Gesell does -- she wants to know why someone thought delivery would be included in the $10 item she was trying to get rid of.

27:24 - Dr. Alecs Chochinov, co-chair of the Wait Time Reduction Task Force, holding a public meeting tonight (friday) about emergency services, another one on Wednesday

34:00 - One more call about Kijiji, on the subject of safety

36:51 - 680 CJOB & The Main Ingredient with Kevin Burgin, Torque Brewing and Prairie Box are coming together to throw a Craft Beer & Tapas night supporting a great cause, KIDS Initiative, on Thursday April 27th at Torque at 830 King Edward Street. Our guests are Brandon Schofield from Prairie Box, and Matt Wolff from Torque.

54:57 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates -- Survivor's Guilt. How can one deal with it?

73:12 - One-year anniversary of the death of Prince

79:23 - Ticket giveaway for Snake Oil Gets Twisted with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, then more on the concerts Prince put on in Winnipeg, on his birthday

84:16 - Hal Anderson tells us about his Kijiji habits, as well as his addiction to auctions, and he tees up his weekend shows

92:58 - Brett spoils Richard and Julie's trivia question for later

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, April 20th, 2017

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:31:32 -0000

00:00 - WAS I WRONG TO DO WHAT I DID? Brett here -- I dropped my car off today at a large retailer so they could do some work on it. I was in the store for two minutes. Yes, they had a big sign that said all bags must be checked, but I didn't bother because I walked in, handed in my key, and walked out. As I was leaving, a clerk asked to inspect my bag. I was insulted, and said no. Was I wrong? Should I have just let him check the stupid bag?

37:08 - Hailey Kostynuik, local powerlifting champion who will represent Canada at the World Championships in Belarus, but she needs your help to get there! She is just over halfway to her fundraising goal. She took the silver last year, let's help her take the gold this year!

53:41 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling -- When I go for walks, I tend to walk fast, and I'm a big guy. I often give people a wide berth so as not to startle them or intimidate them. Am I being hypersensitive? That leads to a discussion about how we are perceived to society, and how does that weigh on us.

72:25 - Eleanor McCain, creator and performer of "True North: The Canadian Songbook" to celebrate Canada 150. She is doing three shows with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra May 26-28, in a concert that celebrates the music of Leonard Cohen, Bryan Adams, Anne Murray, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and many more.

79:20 - Ticket giveaway for Snake Oil Gets Twisted ft. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister

83:22 - Jason Syvixay, Chair of Marketing for "Art In Bloom", which is happening this weekend at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, featuring a 44-foot wide, 16-foot tall floral art piece created by 20 Winnipeg florists, using 20,000 flowers!

90:58 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:17:13 -0000

00:00 - Text from listener JUST as we cracked the mic, asking "Is it Banana Day yet?"

2:47 - Revisiting our serious hour of radio on Tuesday about mental health and thoughts of suicide, with a Ted Talk from Drew Dudley called "Leading With Lollipops", and how the smallest gesture can change lives.

13:00 - Do you lead with lollipops? That's how the conversation started, at least. It morphed into how do we behave when we go for a walk, and eventually into the steps I take (Brett) to make sure not to scare anyone if I come up behind them when I'm out for a walk.

18:23 - Are there any intersections in Winnipeg that drive you insane? Whether it's because you have to wait too long, or the light is too short, or it's confusing, or whatever? As a driver, or pedestrian. When I walk to work, I have to cross Portage at Tylehurst to get to and through Polo Park to get to work. It feels like I can stand there for up to five minutes some times waiting to get across! CURSES.

36:59 - Len Cariou & Tina Keeper, Manitoba Talent Ambassadors and hosts of an event Wednesday evening at the Centennial Concert Hall -- Local film "Lovesick", from Winnipeg's Tyson Caron, selected for exclusive screening in celebration of National Canadian Film Day. It's part of Movie Nights Across Canada, and Canada 150. Cariou has been in COUNTLESS productions, like the CBS hit show "Blue Bloods", and is also the only Winnipegger to ever win a Tony Award. Keeper is also an actor, having starred in the popular Canadian series "North of 60", and was a Member of Parliament for Churchill from 2006-2008.

54:30 - "Toasting Winnipeg - A Celebration of Winnipeg Success, a Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce event happening Friday April 28th from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Assiniboine Park's Qualico Family Centre, hosted by Winnipeg food entrepeneurs Cori Poon from Sweet C Bakery, and Peter Fehr of Gourmet Inspirations.

72:40 - Want to go to Africa with a couple of former Winnipeggers? Shirley & Darryl Peters own and operate Dashir Lodge & Safaris in Tanzania, which sounds like an AMAZING vacation.

84:30 - Ticket giveaway for Snake Oil Gets Twisted ft. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister -- Can you name the song and the band?

92:18 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, April 18th, 2017

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:54:33 -0000

00:00 - Going public on mental health issues -- Prince Harry has broken with Royal tradition to speak out on the subject, saying he needed therapy to help him learn to deal with the death of his mother, Princess Diana. This inspired Charles Adler to have a conversation with our very own Greg Mackling, who has always been vocal about his own struggles over the years. The two of them spoke Monday night on Charles Adler Tonight, this is a replay of that conversation.

18:30 - Charles Adler joins us live to continue this important discussion.

37:14 - Global News reporter Clay Young in conversation with Winnipeg Transit riders on the result of a survey by Probe Research which says most people feel 'safe' riding the bus, but only 1 in 5 feel 'very safe', and the majority of respondents are in support of creating a dedicated Transit police force.

46:01 - More on mental health issues, and how to find help if you are thinking about ending your life. Also, on a MUCH lighter note, Netflix is about to hit a milestone, partially thanks to ADAM SANDLER???

55:11 - We thought we had someone booked in this slot, but we didn't. So, we scramble! And end up talking about lots of stuff. Including:

- Monday night's Stanley Cup Playoff action saw all four games end in overtime. Has that ever happened?
- Should eSports be in the Olympics?
- The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2017 was announced Tuesday. 680 CJOB Sports Director Kelly Moore has details on that.

69:41 - Listener reaction on Transit survey. Sure the passengers mostly feel safe, but do the drivers?

74:31 - CAA Manitoba Worst Roads campaign results

82:13 - Greg has a funny story about 'Frontage Rd' in Bloomington

85:41 - Ticket giveaway for SNAKE OIL Gets Twisted ft. Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER; Is John Blumberg Golf Course finished?

94:25 - Julie Buckingham and Richard Cloutier tee up THE NEWS.

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, April 17th, 2017

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 22:03:50 -0000

00:00 - That song doesn't mean what you think -- CNN is getting ready to launch a series on Thursday April 20th called "Soundtracks: Songs that Defined History", and to help tee it up, they've compiled a list of songs that are either misunderstood, or simply misquoted. For example, "Beautiful" by James Blunt. Many couples have adopted it as "their" song, when in fact... it's about a drugged-up stalker!

37:25 - "Netflix's 13 Reasons Why is an irresponsible dramatisation of teenage suicide" -- An article written by our guest Neha Shah, who joins us from London.

54:56 - Entrepeneur Spotlight with Jenna Rae Cakes -- We're joined by Jenna Rae & Ashley Nicole, sisters and co-owners of Jenna Rae Cakes, which recently celebrated its third anniversary. They've got 165,000 followers on Instagram!

74:23 - More discussion about songs we get wrong

85:37 - Jeff Hnatiuk, 2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society President and CEO -- They still need volunteers!

94:32 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:32:49 -0000

00:00 - Your thoughts on the provincial budget and the phasing-out of the tuition rebate for post-secondary graduates.

37:57 - The great mystery has been solved! Researchers at UC Berkeley have discovered WHY SHOELACES BECOME UNTIED! Yes, they did a study on that.

54:15 - The all-important topic of grilled cheese. It's National Grilled Cheese Day! We get some great suggestions from listeners on how to spruce up a simple grilled cheese sandwich.

73:40 - Skate To Great -- National skate and equipment drive has returned to Winnipeg, happening until May 31st. Our guest is Evan Kosiner, the co-founder of Skate To Great.

85:38 - Kelly Moore from Booster Juice for the SMD's We All Have Ability Day, then some more grilled cheese suggestions.

92:27 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:22:30 -0000

Abbreviated show for the provincial budget today

00:00 - It's National Pet Day? Got any interesting pet stories? Do you have, or have you had, an unusual pet? IE other than a dog or a cat?

28:18 - "My Mother: The face of domestic violence" -- Charles Adler interviews Winnipeg-based Kevin Klein, whose mother was murdered by her husband.

36:08 - Sharon Butala, bestselling and award-winning author from Calgary -- was in Winnipeg Tuesday night to promote her new book "Where I Live Now: A Journey Through Love and Loss to Healing and Hope"

53:54 - We All Have Ability Day for the SMD / Society for Manitobans with Disabilities is Wednesday April 12th

66:01 - Trump commentary / amusing ball hockey story

Making The Budget FUN! - Winners and Losers

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 23:36:36 -0000

This provincial budget wasn't as explosive as some were expecting, but there are some winners and losers. I'll tell you what's what.

Making The Budget FUN! - Five Things To Know

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 23:35:01 -0000

I know that sounds odd, but I've done my best to make Manitoba's Budget for 2017 amusing, just for you!

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, April 10th, 2017

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:03:04 -0000

00:00 - United Airlines passenger gets dragged off overbooked flight. Our guest is Gabor Lukacs, a Canadian advocate for air travel passenger rights.

18:38 - What is an appropriate age for a seniors discount? A city councillor in St. John's, NFLD, says 55! Our guest is Anthony Quinn, Director of Operations and Special Projects & Fulfillment at CARP.

37:33 - Why access to Venture Capital in Manitoba is critical. Our guest is Joelle Foster, Futurpreneur's Director of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the North

55:07 - Wab Kinew officially enters provincial NDP leadership race. Our guest is Christopher Adams, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor in Political Studies at the University of Manitoba, based at St. Paul's College.

73:17 - KJ Howe, author of "The Freedom Broker", which is now in stores. She's also an expert on international random and kidnappning. She also conducts safety presentations, instructing and giving tips for travelling abroad. ALSO, she is executive director of "THRILLERFEST" happening July 11-15 at Grand Hyatt in New York City.

84:14 - 680 CJOB's Christian Aumell visited with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Chevyldayoff, and head coach Paul Maurice, to find out what the team needs to do next year.

92:32 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, April 7th, 2017

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 23:06:46 -0000

00:00 - Tectonic shift in Winnipeg's health care system -- three emergency rooms are closing. We're joined by 680 CJOB's Richard Cloutier.

17:41 - More on the ER closures, with WRHA Chief Nursing Officer Lori Lamont.

36:05 - The NEW Brian & Sarah! Thursday we talked to Bryan and Sarah Baeumler from HGTV -- they're in town for the Winnipeg Home & Garden Show, on the mainstage Friday evening at 6, and Saturday at 1pm. Today, we're talking to ANOTHER Brian & Sarah pair from HGTV, who star in a new show that just debuted last night -- Backyard Builds, which debuted Thursday night with two episodes, then replay Friday evening and throughout the weekend on HGTV. Their names are Brian McCourt (contractor) and Sarah Keenleyside (designer).

53:44 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates, website www.drsyras.com -- Music: The way it forms the soundtrack of our lives, and why some songs have the ability to instantly transport us to another time of our life.

72:16 - Vikram Vij, Canadian chef, co-owner of the internationally-renowned "Vij's Restaurant" in Vancouver -- Tips and tricks to transforming picky kids into more adventurous eaters.

78:09 - Virtual Reality Distracted Driving -- We went to the Manitoba Public Insurance compound on Plessis today to try out their DRIVR-X simulator. I put on a VR headset while Greg filmed it. In this VR world, I drove a car, played with my cellphone while driving, and killed a woman who ran into the street after her child! It was horrifying, and a necessary demonstration to show what can happen if you're not paying attention at the wheel.

83:58 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend show

92:08 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, April 6th, 2017

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 21:27:18 -0000

00:00 - How long are your showers? What's an appropriate amount of time for a shower? Some say if you want to be a successful person, you should take no more than six minutes.

18:20 - Bryan & Sarah Baeumler, stars of HGTV's Bryan Inc. -- They're in Manitoba this weekend for the Winnipeg Home + Garden Show, and will be presenting "All is Fair in Love and Renos" on the main stage Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm.

37:30 - Todd Kerns & Ryan Dahle from THE AGE OF ELECTRIC! They're playing tonight at Nashville's at Canad Inns Transcona.

55:09 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling -- Her latest blog post at www.conexuscounselling.ca is headlined "Does your wife impact your life?" and highlights the fact that 69% of divorces are initiated by women.

74:50 - More on a subject that made Greg cringe when Carolyn mentioned it -- Going golfing with your spouse!

87:02 - A four year old girl was killed Wednesday afternoon after the ATV she was sitting on with her father flipped backwards. Our guest is ATV Association of Manitoba president Armando Brambilla.

96:20 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 22:28:56 -0000

00:00 - 23rd anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death // Pepsi ad with Kendall Jenner falls flat, gets pulled after the latest social media backlash

14:28 - Remembering the blizzard of 1997 on its 20th anniversary

18:35 - Scott Forbes, Professor of Biology at the University of Winnipeg -- 2011 was the flood of the century for those on the shores of Lake Manitoba and its tributaries, including the Assiniboine River. The Portage Diversion is once again moving water from the Assiniboine into Lake Manitoba. Should we be concerned?

36:29 - "South Pacific" is on this weekend at the Centennial Concert Hall, a co-production from Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Rainbow Stage. We're joined by Ray Hogg, Artistic Director of Rainbow Stage, and Donna Fletcher, director of South Pacific.

54:52 - "Secrets of Survival" is a new documentary that is debuting on documentary Channel on Sunday, April 9th, the eve of Passover. It's described as "a remarkable human story revoling around universal themes of family, secrets, wartime chaos, and identity. We're joined by the man who made this documentary, Martin Himel -- a Canadian filmmaker and foreign correspondent. We're also joined by Malka Rosenbaum, one of the two subjects of the film.

74:52 - Stephen Colbert combines Sean Spicer saying 'phenomenal' with The Muppets performing "MANAMANA"

80:25 - Age of Electric ticket giveaway

86:20 - What's up with the GEESE? Sherrie Versluice from The Preferred Perch at 1604 St. Mary's Rd. solves some of the riddles about geese, including why the same two geese keep coming back to hang around Polo Park every year.

96:00 - Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, April 4th, 2017

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 23:18:59 -0000

00:00 - Our former colleague Holly Bausman says she was pulled over and ticketed for turning right on a no-right-turn street during rush hour, even though she did so to get out of the way of an emergency vehicle. We speak to her, and take your calls.

38:23 - Winn$tock! It's the business community Battle of the Bands for charity. The 13th annual Winn$tock happens this Friday, April 7th at Cowboys. It provides funds to operate and subsidize the Conductive Education rehabilitation centres at The Movement Centre of Manitoba. Our guests are Margy Nelson from The Movement Centre, and Allan Jacks from Knowledge Bureau.

56:04 - Winnipeg Police response to the Holly Bausman traffic ticket situation

58:49 - Our monthly visit with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. Our guest is Griffin Jenkins with the Mood Disorders of Manitoba -- Griffin is responsible for MDAM's education and youth programming, and has recently been appointed to the Youth Advisory Committee for the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Griffin tells us a little bit about the depression issues he's dealt with as a young man, and how that spurred him into action to help others.

75:30 - What is the Winnipeg City Pass? Our guest is Enver Naidoo, the creator and managing director of Winnipeg Pass, which was launched today by Mayor Brian Bowman. It's a new tourism tool as our city gets ready for the Canada Summer Games.

84:27 - Age of Electric ticket giveaway

86:39 - 680 CJOB's Tristan Field-Jones tells us about a letter he received about me (Brett) & Greg from a listener who is revoking his support for me, which he previously displayed in a letter he sent Greg a couple of weeks ago!

91:41 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS.

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:47:38 -0000

00:00 - Your best worst excuses! An Idaho woman crashed into a deer, and says she was distracted by a sasquatch.

19:04 - Global News reporter Matt Carty from the flood scene in Carman

24:26 - Greg calls a pop spelling quiz with me (Brett), Keith McCullough, Julie Buckingham and Kyle Milroy to see if we can spell at the level of a 4th grader. BUT, this spelling bee comes with a bit of a twist...

38:03 - Winnipeg Police Constable Tammy Skrabek -- Why are high-risk sex offenders in Canada released from prison? Winston George Thomas was released on Friday March 24th, six days later police were looking for him because he broke the conditions of his release. He was back in police custody by Saturday, April 1st.

56:30 - Matt Carty with an update from Carman

59:54 - Robert J. Chernomas, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Manitoba, wrote an op-ed piece in the Winnipeg Free Press titled "Tuition increases sideline lower-income students"

76:12 - Seth Sklar-Heyn, associate director and associate producer with The Phantom of the Opera, which is coming to Winnipeg August 23-September 3, tickets went on sale over the weekend

85:40 - Age of Electric ticket giveaway. Or is it The Age of Electric? Age of the Electric?

87:17 - Greg Paseshnik, event general manager for MTS Super-Spike -- Sam Robert Band will headline the annual summer event, which takes place July 21-22

96:27 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, March 31st, 2017

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:32:21 -0000

00:00 - A hodgepodge kind of hour.

- We begin with congratulations to Norma Pauls, who won the CJOB Flyaway to U2 contest this morning -- after qualifying on Mackling & Megarry on March 23rd! Huzzah for Norma!
- Then, Tristan Field-Jones tells us we can play Ms. Pac-Man on Google Maps, which is super neat.
- Then, we talk about pranks -- with April Fool's Day looming. I (Brett) explain how I recently pranked Tristan by encasing his desk and workspace in a barrier of paper.
- ALSO, we discuss how now that the snow is almost gone, we're seeing the results of all that snow we got over the winter - many damaged lawns from plows. It is to be expected, we're not complaining about the works plows are doing, it's just an observation.
- I think that covers everything. - Brett

37:44 - Jeremy Diamond, executive director of The Vimy Foundation -- 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge is coming up on April 9th

52:28 - The Phantom of the Opera pre-sale is on! Also, remember that Phantom video Muchmusic used to play in the early 1990s?

74:52 - Wrestlemania 33 is on this weekend, 680 CJOB's Kyle Milroy put together a feature on the biggest weekend of the year for wrestling fans. On that note, I used to be a HUGE wrestling fan, and won myself a trip to Wrestlemania X-Seven in Houston, courtesy of Power 97! I'll tell you how I won it.

83:00 - Age of Electric ticket giveaway

85:20 - Hal Anderson tees up his weekend show, and plays a special song for us -- Come Friday With Me!

92:08 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, March 30th, 2017

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:29:08 -0000

00:00 - Jill's House: When inconsiderate people make you feel like an inconvenience -- Jill Officer, Canadian Olympic gold medallist curler, blogger for Global News

17:42 - Global News reporter Christian Aumell reporting on the flood situation in Selkirk, where the ice has once again jammed and caused the closure of the bridge

25:21 - How do you tell someone "thanks but no thanks" without being rude? Brett was at the Golf Dome on Sunday and was having some problems hitting the ball straight, was frustrated, and a couple of guys offered him help that he didn't want because he was too angry with himself to deal with anyone else. He's also a crappy golfer.

36:07 - Global News reporter Keith McCullough with more on the continuing 680 CJOB / Global News series "Seeking Asylum", on those who are crossing into Canada from the U.S.

53:00 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, www.conexuscounselling.ca -- Continuing our conversation from last week on her blog post "Scammed", specifically this week on getting scammed through online dating

71:21 - Ever tried powdered peanut butter?

82:37 - Chris Rutkowski, science writer & UFO guy -- 2016 Canadian UFO Survey Released: UFOs Are Still Around

89:44 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, March 29th, 2017

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:28:24 -0000

00:00 - What do you do if you've forgotten your wallet? Or you go to pay for something and learn you can only pay with cash? Are we too reliant on plastic?

36:08 - 680 CJOB and Global News are looking at the journey being made by asylum-seekers illegally crossing the border into our province through our new series "Seeking Asylum". Our guest is Abdirizak Bihi, known as the "Mayor of Little Mogadishu" in Minneapolis, where Global News reporters Keith McCullough and Sean Leslie recently spent some time.

52:03 - Melissa Maker, founder of www.cleanmyspace.com, star of the YouTube channel Clean My Space (which has nearly 670,000 subscribers!), and author of the new Penguin Canada book "Clean My Space: The Secret to Cleaning Better, Faster -- and Loving Your Home Every Day"

69:20 - Misc chatter -- Hoping a Mackling & Megarry wins the CJOB Flyaway to U2; remembering something funny BJ & Hal used to do; There is still trust in The North!

73:48 - Age of Electric ticket giveaway, with some Winnipeg trivia about the band

80:46 - Global News reporter Keith McCullough joins us live from Emerson to get ready for the Evening News at 6 on Global TV to discuss "Seeking Asylum"

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, March 28th, 2017

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:29:16 -0000

00:00 - Do we love our health care? A report from the Canadian Institute of Health Information has revealed that Manitoba continues to linge rbelow the national average on several fronts for what some consider essential, and some call elective surgeries.

37:53 - "Future-proof: Preparing young Canadians for the future of work" is a report from the Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepeneurship -- our guest is Sarah Doyle, Brookfield's director of policy & research.

54:14 - Millenials are the top target for fraudsters! That's what Equifax says -- our guest is Tara Zecevic, Equifax Canada's vice president of fraud prevention & identity management.

65:14 - Dad's punishment for his son's bad grades was very public and hilarious.

73:05 - Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba is celebrating its 20th birthday this week -- our guest is CSCM general manager Jeff Powell. CSCM was formed in 1997 to be part of the legacy of the 1999 Pan Am Games.

84:03 - Greg has an embarassing & frustrating story about checking his credit card statement.

92:19 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS, & discuss the finalists for the Video Game Hall of Fame

Big Things Happening For Winnipeg Company Exigence

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:02:43 -0000

Zach Wolff is the one of the founders, and CEO of Exigence Technologies -- a Winnipeg-based company with groundbreaking technology: An anti-microbial surface coating. Wolff will be in Germany next month to speak at the European Coating Show, then in June he will be at the Future Food-Tech Conference in New York.

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, March 27th, 2017

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 21:43:46 -0000

00:00 - Vacation / Relationship disasters -- Our guest is Tim Dyckert, who hails from our affiliate station in Vancouver, CKNW. He's part of a podcast called "Coffee Never Means Coffee", and in Episode 18, he tells his story of when he took a bus to Winnipeg to see his girlfriend, and the whole thing fell apart.

36:47 - Some movie theatres in Mexico and the U.S. are going entirely-kid friendly, complete with jungle gyms! Good idea? Bad idea? Do we need more kid-friendly places like this, or less?

53:47 - Matthew Lawrence with SOSRI -- The South Osborne Syrian Refugee Initiative has announced a benefit concert to be held Thursday, April 6th at the Park Theatre featuring Winnipeg musicans JD Edwards, Scott Nolan and Katie Murphy.

63:24 - More on kid-friendly places, and bringing your kids to places that others might find odd.

72:26 - Hockey Canada is putting age-appropriate programming at the forefront for the 2017-18 season, with a new policy that mandates cross-ice and half-ice hockey for initiation-aged players (5 & 6) -- Our guest is Corey McNabb, director of Hockey Development Programs with Hockey Canada.

84:11 - Where's my remote control? Age of Electric trivia / giveaway

87:48 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS, then more texts on taking your kids to places others might find odd, like a Bomber game.

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, March 24th, 2017

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 23:11:26 -0000

00:00 - The Pop-In / Drop-In Visit! Are you a fan? Does anybody just drop by anymore? Greg stumbled upon a video of comedian Sebastian Maniscalco talking about how it used to be a big deal when people would show up unannounced.

37:54 - National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month -- Barry Stein, president of Colorectal Cancer Association Canada; Susana Scott, her husband died from colorectal cancer.

55:02 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates, www.drsyras.com -- Five Exercises That Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success (we didn't make it to the 5th one)

73:36 - Hollywood director/producer Brett Ratner says Rotten Tomatoes is killing the movies. Seriously?

85:25 - BIG HAL! Hal Anderson tees up his weekend show, which will include Catherine Bach, aka Daisy Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard. She's in town for World of Wheels.

94:27 - Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS.

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 21:51:20 -0000

00:00 - Greg reads a hilarious letter from a listener concerned for my health because I'm always here

06:50 - UConn basketball coach's advice to young athletes goes viral -- The University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team has won 109 games in a row, and coach Geno Auriemma has some strong words for today's youth.

18:33 - Topic continued... Tom Kendall, former coach of the University of Winnipeg women's basketball team, which won 88 games in a row from October 1992 to November 1994, and also won three CIS championships from 1993 to 1995.

33:06 - In February we got an email from a listener in Norway. Now, we got one from Sweden!

37:02 - JP Gladu, president & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business -- Winnipeg Hot Topic Series, Aboriginal Power & Renewable Energy, starts tonight at 5:30 at Fort Garry Hotel

55:49 - Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, website www.ConexusCounselling.ca -- More on sport and the lessons we learn from being a part of a team

65:56 - More with Carolyn -- GETTING SCAMMED SUCKS

75:13 - Crappy 80s Movie Trivia prize giveaway for The Zookeeper's Wife

77:15 - Hassan Yussuff, president of the Canadian Labour Congress -- Federal budget reaction

86:23 - Crappy 80s Movie Trivia reveal, and today marks a special anniversary for Greg

91:57 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:53:01 -0000

00:00 - Global National reporter Mike Drolet on the UK terror attack, in which a man drove into a crowd of pedestrians, then stabbed a police officer before other officers shot him. As of 4:30pm Wednesday, four people are dead, including the attacker and a police officer, and 20 people are hurt.

11:19 - Do you go to the movies anymore? Would you pay $30-50 to have access to new movies at home? Some of the major Hollywood studios are considering making new movies available just a few weeks after they are released. For someone who is single, 50 bucks might be too much, but for a family, it's a steal compared to a night out at the movies.

64:12 - Bryan Freese, Winnipegger who was just named the Professional Disc Golf Association's Rookie of the Year -- He's only the second Canadian to win the award since 1986.

73:51 - Chat about federal budget, which is set to come down any moment, as well as chat about the "Mainstream Media" vs Social Media on reporting the suspect in the UK Parliament attack.

84:17 - The federal budget just came down, we stumble through the numbers.

92:43 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, March 21st, 2017

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:24:17 -0000

00:00 - What are your thoughts on post-secondary tuition? Now that the Province has introduced a bill to eliminate the current rule that caps tuition increases at the rate of inflation, are you concerned about the cost of getting an education, and what it could mean for student debt?

37:05 - Ron Koslowsky, Vice President, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Manitoba -- Manufacturing Week celebrates the future of manufacturing in Manitoba

51:46 - Pamela Zaslow qualifies for the CJOB Flyaway to U2!

54:05 - Sesame Street is introducing a new Muppet named Julia, who is autistic -- Dr. Kristen Wirth, psychologist with Wirth Behavioural Health Services

73:24 - Brittany Semenchuk, Master's candidate at the U of M's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management -- Looking for participants in an online study about exercise setbacks & failures

84:39 - Crappy 80s Movie Trivia giveaway, then listener texts on Monday's chat about marijuana and driving

95:14 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry, Monday, March 20th, 2017

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 21:27:06 -0000

00:00 - "The biggest threat facing middle-age men isn't smoking or obesity. It's loneliness." -- That's the headline from Billy Baker with The Boston Globe. It's an incredible article, and it launched an important conversation about men's health. Read it here: http://bit.ly/2m81KGl

53:50 - Global News reporter Christian Aumell highlights a number of bills rolled out in the Manitoba Legislature today

58:48 - Marijuana and driving -- research shows road fatalities in the US that involve marijuana happen the most between 4-8pm, whereas with alcohol, it's 12-4am.

GUESTS: Pamela McColl, with Smart Approaches to Marijuana Canada, and Dr. Phil Drum, one of the researchers who compiled the data for the Fatality Analysis Reporting System across the U.S.

71:40 - Crappy 80s TV Trivia, and more discussion about loneliness, and marijuana

81:12 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS

Tara Maslowsky - Honouring Her Father's Legacy

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:51:05 -0000

Tara Maslowsky, daughter of the late Jerry Maslowsky, tells us about a pair of events coming up in support of Variety - The Children's Charity. The first is "Concert for Jerry - A Musical Tribute to Jerry Maslowsky", on April 13th & 14th at Berney Theatre. The second is "Mother's Day Brunch", Sunday May 14th at Saddlery on Market.

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:45:44 -0000

00:00 - A father in Jasper, Alberta has been charged with assault for confronting some kids who were bullying his daughter and telling her to kill herself

37:23 - Becky Quinn, mother whose first child arrived 10 weeks early, and spent six of those weeks in the NICU at St. Boniface Hospital

55:16 - Winnipeg Blue Bomber defensive tackle Jake Thomas on the 'Break the Silence on Violence Against Women' presentations he and the Bombers are doing at various high schools throughout Manitoba

65:32 - Brett & Greg "out" one of our listeners for being a keyboard bully

74:19 - Mitch Rosset, Global News sports reporter -- A grade 10 student in Russell, MB started a petition to include Darren's picture on the town's welcome sign alongside Theo Fleury and Jon Montgomery. Darren is a Special Olympian with an extraordinary 57 medals!

81:15 - Texts on bullying

84:46 - World of Wheels ticket giveaway with more trivia on crappy shows from the 1980s, then, Global News reporter Keith McCullough on the escalating battle between the federal government on the province over a health care deal -- are the feds bullying Manitoba?

93:58 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up THE NEWS.

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 -- The One Where Brett & Greg Get Cultured

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 22:12:16 -0000

00:00 - Classrooms in Manitoba elementary schools will no longer be capped at 20 students. The Province is scrapping a limit on class sizes put in place by the old NDP government. -- Global News reporter Keith McCullough, & your thoughts.

24:50 - Charles Adler reads an essay entitled "You May Want to Marry My Husband", written by children's book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who has died at the age of 51 of ovarian cancer.

37:27 - Reese Precourt, 16-year-old founder of "Reese's Pieces Project 3.0", a bake sale now in its third year in support of Lighthouse Mission, happening Saturday March 18th 9am-4pm at Sherwin Williams on Pembina Hwy.

55:12 - Allison Price & Marty Adams, comedians with the Second City Guide to the Symphony, being performed this weekend at the Centennial Concert Hall with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

74:18 - Andre Lewis, executive artistic director with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet -- 78th season announced today

85:43 - Bonus attempt at adding a U2 qualifer to the big draw for March 31st, then ticket giveaway for World of Wheels

94:17 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News, then, the answer to today's trivia question

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, March 13th, 2017

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:51:31 -0000

00:00 - Connecting the dots between Daylight Saving Time, Brett zapping his alarm clock with static electricity, an alarm clock that uses a wearable to wake you up with an electric shock, and Kevin O'Leary!

19:05 - The Province has cut a $1M grant to the Dakota Collegiate Community Sports and Recreation Field, and has cut funding for a new gym at Kelvin High School. What do you think of this?

38:51 - Doug Putman, president of Sunrise Records -- They're taking over 70 of HMV's locations, including two confirmed locations in Winnipeg (Polo Park & Kildonan Place)

57:59 - Brent Bellamy, chairman of CentreVenture's board and the creative director at Number Ten Architectural Group -- Should Winnipeg alter its Downtown skywalk system? Brent wrote a column about skywalks and sidewalks for the Winnipeg Free Press, entitled "Downtown must embrace winter, not hide it"

78:02 - More on Sunrise Records / HMV / music industry blew it when they took too long to embrace digital

84:48 - More on skywalks and sidewalks

89:05 - More on skywalks and sidewalks, and provincial funding for high school fields and gyms

97:30 - Richard Cloutier tees up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, March 10th, 2017

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:20:16 -0000

00:00 - Bryan Young & Dara Hallock, co-chairs of the Breaking Barriers Summit on Mental Health happening this weekend at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg

18:02 - Camille - Animal Communicator

37:25 - Don't let your kids win! Josh Polgardi wrote a column explaining why he never lets kids win at anything

55:20 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates -- Finding the courage to stand up for your convictions

74:20 - Michael Champagne, Meet Me At The Bell Tower, weekly community gathering in the North End

85:51 - Brett's "Hurt Locker" Pop Can story

93:42 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, March 9th, 2017

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:49:43 -0000

00:00 - Nathan Fillion tweeted that it's kinda cold in Winnipeg -- Fillion is here to shoot the movie "Nomis" with Alexandra Daddario, Henry Cavill, Minka Kelly, and Sir Ben Kingsley. We are guessing they are not enjoying the weather.

then

What do you do about noisy dogs? Global News reporter Matt Carty reports on what a Winnipeg woman did after she couldn't take it anymore.

18:42 - Garth Pischke, coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons men's volleyball team -- Canada West men's volleyball coach of the year for the first time

30:26 - More on noisy dogs

37:12 - Third + Bird invades The Bay -- Chandra Kremski and Charla Smeall, operators of Third + Bird Markets, a pop-up marketplace that brings in thousands of shoppers, will be in Hudson's Bay Downtown on May 5th/6th

54:40 - Global News Reporter Keith McCullough with breaking news on Robin Milne -- His $118,000 medical bill is covered

then

7 ways to practice emotional first aid -- Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, website ConexusCounselling.ca

72:56 - Keith McCullough updates the Robin Milne situation, it appears his $118,000 is PARTLY covered, but it's not clear to what extent

then

The Golf Expo is this weekend! -- Kevin O'Donovan, regional director, Prairie chapter, National Golf Course Owners Association Canada // How can young kids and families can get involved? What are the benefits of the game and the opportunities within our local market?

84:40 - Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Winnipeg Awards are happening tomorrow -- Sean McKay, President and CEO of the Composites Innovation Centre, which is a finalist in the Environment Award category

91:32 - Julie Buckingham & Richard Cloutier tee up THE NEWS

Mackling & Megarry, Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:38:38 -0000

00:00 - If you had something on your face, would you want someone to tell you? Emma Watson recently halted an interview because her interviewer had some ink on her face, so Watson called over her makeup artist to fix it. Would you want someone to tell you? Would you tell someone if they had spinach in their teeth? Or if their fly was down?

17:42 - Ashley & Bryce Gobeil, along with their daughters Addysyn & Brynn, aged 8 & 6 -- Both girls spent time in the NICU at St. Boniface Hospital, and have become young philanthropists as a result, raising over $3,000 to give back to the NICU.

36:45 - NAILS FOR MALES -- Steven Zacharuk, owner of Blacksmith Parlour, a nail salon for men which opened a month ago at 289 Garry St

54:00 - Carmen Paterson-Payne, provincial coordinator for Manitoba for Dad Central; Brian Russell, provincial coordinator for Ontario for Dad Central -- The second Canadian National Fatherhood Conference was held in Winnipeg last week

72:21 - Susan Stratford, President, Board of Directors, Lymphedema Association of Manitoba -- The LAM is hosting the 5th annual Lymphedema Awareness Day Symposium Friday March 10th & Saturday March 11th at the Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg

83:40 - Paw Passion -- George Ames, volunteer and owner of "Rusty", a visitation dog at the St. Boniface Hospital. He greets visitors while wearing a pair of glasses.

Mackling & Megarry, Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:55:35 -0000

Mackling & Megarry, Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

00:00 - Cam Adair, founder of GameQuitters.com, a community that supports those addicted to video games. Cam himself was addicted to them, and his addiction fueled his depression nearly to suicide.

19:15 - RoseMarie Pierce, B.Sc.Pharm, Canada's First Holistic Pharmarcist -- Hosting a seminar tonight called "Optimize Your Health While Taking Prescription Drugs" at the Caboto Centre at 1055 Wilkes Ave, presented by Prairie Naturals and Vita Health

35:55 - Monthly panel with the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, with executive director Tara Brousseau-Snider, and Janelle DePeazer, whose mother Cathy Curtis died tragically last year at the age of 60 while a patient at the Grace Hospital. Janelle is developing a new program with MDAM for people around her mother's age who need support.

52:31 - Revisiting our chat about video game addiction

67:50 - Brian McInnes, great grandson of Francis Pegahmagabow, and author of "Sounding Thunder: The Stories of Francis Pegahmagabow" -- Francis is Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldier, and the most prolific sniper in North American military history.

84:41 - Richard Cloutier and Julie Buckingham tee up The News

Mackling & Megarry - Monday, March 6th, 2017

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:34:20 -0000

Monday, March 6th, 2017

00:00 - Do you feel safe on the bus? Are you comfortable with your kids taking the bus?

10:48 - Calls

18:18 - cont'd

24:49 - More calls

36:24 - CYCLING STUFF -- Jamie Hilland, Program Manager, Active and Safe Routes to School Program, Green Action Centre.

-- Should cyclists here be allowed to do the "Idaho Stop"?
-- Delay in report on snow clearing for Active Transportation, won't begin until September
-- New report at City Hall is looking at whether to make it the law for adults to wear a helmet when cycling

50:55 - Your thoughts on cycling infrastructure

53:44 - UPDATE on The Neighbourhood Bookstore & Cafe in Wolseley. The shop's owner, Bill Fugler, tells us a good samaritan has given him and installed a grease trap. The city told him last year he needed a grease trap. He says he doesn't cook any food that would need it, and it would cost him thousands to renovate to make the trap fit. City recently told him he can use paper plates and cutlery. Tom Beggs of Tom Beggs Agencies heard this, and donated a grease trap, and had it installed by Mike Love. We speak with Bill, and Tom.

65:59 - Ever put anything in the oven that you shouldn't have? Over the weekend, Greg and his wife were cooking some stuff in the oven, and a plastic cutting board got stuck to the bottom of a cookie sheet. It went into the oven, and melted.

71:10 - Your texts on doing dumb things like putting things in the oven that shouldn't be there.

Mackling & Megarry - Friday, March 3rd, 2017

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 00:01:17 -0000

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

00:00 - Show intro, and lamentation that neither of us made it to the final five for Best Radio Show Personality for the upcoming Winnipeg Nightlife Awards, BUT, Hal Anderson made the cut! So vote for him at www.winnipegnightlifeawards.com.

08:42 - Tourette Syndrome Awareness, on the way to The Trek For Tourette, coming up March 26th at Assiniboine Park. We're joined by 13-year-old Tyler Hoard, who has TS; his mother Nicole Savard; and Lorne Perrin, treasurer and board member for Tourette Canada, as well as the Winnipeg chapter.

38:32 - Jennifer Botterill, Manitoban women's hockey Olympic gold medallist -- Will be speaking, along with teammate Sami Jo Small, at the Awards Banquet at the 2017 Esso Cup, happening in Morden. It's the Canadian national female midget championship, and Botterill will be speaking the morning of Friday, April 28 at the Access Event Centre.

51:48 - Norway broadcaster looking to add a quiz as a gatekeeper to the comments section, IE, if you want to comment on a news story, you must correctly answer a quiz about that story.

56:46 - Dr. Syras Derksen, psychologist with Dr. Syras Derksen & Associates -- Why do we collect so much physical stuff, and why can't we let it go?

76:04 - Follow-up on previous chat, Dr. Syras says we develop emotional attachments to our belongings, particularly our first belongings. What was your first belonging? Greg's was a blanket he called his "Wooby", and Brett's was a little stuffed dog named "Rascal".

93:38 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham

Mackling & Megarry, Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:48:25 -0000

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

00:05 - A new study suggest the number of people waiting isn't the biggest factor impacting ER wait times in Winnipeg. We're joined by Global News reporter Keith McCullough, and co-host of 'The News' Richard Cloutier.

30:03 - Demystifying GLUTEN with Shelley Case, registered dietitian and author of Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide

46:51 - Customer service -- Why is it so hard to say "I'm sorry" to customers?

65:48 - Andrew Klopak, Alumacraft Representative Canada, at the Mid-Canada Boat Show

71:35 - (AUDIO) US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is recusing himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election

77:28 - Karen Wiebe, crime victims rights advocate, and mother to TJ Wiebe -- who was murdered in 2003. The 11th annual TJ's Gift Foundation gala is coming up on May 18th at Canad Inns Polo Park. Your support will hlep kids find the leadership skills they need to be able to "Choose to be Drug Free".

Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, March 1st, 2017

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 22:54:11 -0000

Greetings! Here's the lineup for today:

00:00 - Should the City be doing more to encourage more businesses like the Neighbourhood Cafe & Bookstore in Wolseley? Bill Fugler is the owner of the shop at 898 Westminster. He was in a lengthy dispute with the city over whether or not he needs a grease trap in his plumbing. They finally compromised at allowing him to use disposable plates and cutlery. We spoke yesterday, and he wondered aloud if the city should be doing a better job of working with small businesses. What do you think?

18:26 - Katina Kominos, national manager of 'Run to Quit' with the Canadian Cancer Society -- Trying to quit smoking? Perhaps the Run to Quit program is for you, and it's coming to Winnipeg starting April 24th at the Running Room at Kenaston Village Mall.

37:25 - Sean Cooper, paid off his mortgage in THREE YEARS, wrote a book about it.

55:17 - Jonina Ewart, Park Services Administrator with the City of Winnipeg -- The City wants your feedback for its Athletic Field Review

75:05 - Bob Fallis, Officals Committee Chair with Golf Manitoba -- Golf R&A and USGA are proposing significant rule changes

85:09 - Kirby Schepp, head coach of the Manitoba Bisons Men's Basketball Team -- Going to the Canada West Final Four this weekend, playing top-seed Calgary Dinos in Calgary in the semifinals on Friday.

Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, February 28th, 2017

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:44:33 -0000

Hi there! Here's our lineup for Tuesday, February 28th:

00:00 - ROAD RAGE. Incident in New Brunswick where a guy ran someone over with his Audi SUV, and it was caught on camera. What's your road rage story?

24:43 - Wanda McFadyen, executive director, Assiniboine River Basin Institute -- There is the risk of major flooding across Manitoba. In 2011, the Assiniboine River flooded to the point it cause a historical flood on Lake Manitoba in order to reduce flooding in Winnipeg.

38:00 - Lara Rae, artistic director for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, coming up April 3-9. Or, for the purposes of this segment, MCLARA IN THE MORNING WITH MACKLING & MEGARRY.

64:14 - Bill Fugler, owner of the Neighbourhood Bookstore & Cafe in Wolseley, at 898 Westminster Ave -- Reached a recent compromise with the city to exempt him from needing a grease trap in his plumbing. Instead, he will use disposable plates & cutlery.

75:24 - Dr. Sylvie Albert, the dean of the faculty of business and economics at the University of Winnipeg -- Winnipeg set to host the prestigious 'Global Forum/Shaping the Future' conference, focusing on the digital connected world. It's the first time it's been held in Canada in 26 years.

81:59 - More on ROAD RAGE

88:32 - Richard Cloutier & Julie Buckingham tee up The News. Julie arranged for pancakes for everyone!

Answering Some Big Immigration Questions

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:53:11 -0000

In light of all the asylum seekers who continue to cross into Manitoba from the U.S., we speak with Rita Chahal -- the executive director of the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council (Welcome Place) -- to find out what the process is when someone claims asylum, and has to apply for it. We also speak with Dianne Fehr with the Immigrant Access Fund, an organization that offers 'character loans' to people who are new to our country, and need to strengthen their credentials to practice their profession in Canada.

Mackling & Megarry with Heather McLean

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 22:20:02 -0000

Canadian speed skater Heather McLean chats with M & M

Hurricane Matthew -- Four Months Later

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 16:54:28 -0000

In October, Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 hurricane, caused widespread devastation in Haiti. Four months later, Canadian-supported relief efforts continue. We're joined by Jim Cornelius, live in Haiti -- Jim is the executive director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a Winnipeg-based humanitarian aid agency made up of 15 member agencies working together to end global hunger. (Photo is of an emergency rations distribution site in Haiti)

Celebrating our city with the Winnipeg Nightlife Awards

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:42:47 -0000

The 2nd annual Winnipeg Nightlife Awards are coming up on Friday, April 14th at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre. We're joined by committee members Ken Morrissette, Crystal Vickers and Joel Carleton, who represent the Restaurant, Beverage and Nightlife industries.

Carolyn Klassen: The Potato Chips of Relationships -- Social Media

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:05:14 -0000

Social media is the Potato Chips of Relationships -- so says therapist Carolyn Klassen with Conexus Counselling. She's written a blog post at http://bit.ly/2lL2swM about how trying to find meaningful life connection through social media is like trying to get proper nutrition from potato chips.

Millennials Redefining Food Industry By Paying For Premium

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:00:33 -0000

We speak with researcher Matt Kleinschmidt with Maru/Matchbox in Chicago, who has learned that Millennials' willingness to pay for premium ingredients is helping to redefine the food industry.

The Dirty Nil Talks Rock, & Blowing Stuff Up

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:43:03 -0000

We're joined by Luke Bentham and Kyle Fisher, two of the three members of "The Dirty Nil", a rock band from Dundas, ONT. They're opening for Billy Talent and Monster Truck tonight (Thurs) at MTS Centre. Brett is particularly amused by their previous adventures in pyromania.

Men's Depression, & the 2017 In the Mood Gala

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:19:08 -0000

Men's Depression is a mental health issue that often gets swept off to the side. We discuss that with Tara Brousseau-Snider, executive director for the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, as well as mental health advocate John Melnick. We also discuss the 2017 In the Mood Gala, happening this Saturday, February 25th, in support of the Association.

Pregnancy & Exercise - Time to Get Fit 4 Two

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:27:35 -0000

It's Pregnancy & Exercise Awareness Month -- we discuss it with Natalie Kulczycki, owner and instructor at Fit 4 Two (Winnipeg East), which specializes in pre and postnatal fitness.

Free Hugs For Muslims

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:15:34 -0000

We're joined by Krista Michie, who is showing Manitoba's Muslim community support by wearing a button that reads "Free Hugs For Muslims". The Events & Facilities Coordinator at Red River College tells us what inspired her to act.

Seven More Events to Enjoy in Black History Month!

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:33:36 -0000

We're joined by Rhonda Thompson from the Black History Month Celebration Committee, who tells us there are seven more events to come in Winnipeg in what has been an extremely busy month so far with 13 events in total.

The Misconception That Men Don't Have Meaningful Conversations With Each Other

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:29:11 -0000

Carolyn Klassen, therapist with Conexus Counselling, recently sat in with her husband in what she calls "The Widower's Club". Her husband lost his previous spouse to breast cancer, and now meets with a handful of men who have also lost their spouses. She discovered that men can, and do, have meaningful conversations -- and wants other men to know that it's ok to talk to other guys about your feelings.

Want to 'Savour' Canada?

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:17:29 -0000

The HSC Foundation is holding a great event coming up at the Convention Centre called "Savour Canada -- Wine & Food Experience". It's happening March 4th, and here to tell us about is Monique Levesque-Pharaoh, manager of sponsorship & events at the Health Sciences Centre Foundation.

Gearing Up For The Manitoba Pinball League

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:07:35 -0000

On Wednesday, Winnipeg basketball legend Todd MacCulloch told us there's a new pinball league in the city. We checked it out and found the Manitoba Pinball League, which just held its first event on February 12th. We speak with the man who started the league, David Morris.

HeHo! Festival du Voyageur Kicks Off Friday With Plaid Shirt Day

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:34:35 -0000

We're joined by Eva Kovacs from Global TV to tee up Festival du Voyageur, which starts on Friday with Plaid Shirt Day -- if you're going to Festival on Friday, wear a plaid shirt! And use the hashtags #GlobalVoyageur & #HeHo2017.

Winnipeg Basketball Legend Todd MacCullouch Going Into Hall Of Fame

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:15:31 -0000

We kicked off the show today with Winnipeg-native Todd MacCullouch, who is going to be inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame this spring. The seven-footer played high school ball at Shaftesbury, then in Division I in the NCAA with the Washington Huskies, and in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets.

Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week!

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 22:49:19 -0000

It's Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week, so to talk about it we are joined by Norm Gould, president of the Manitoba Teachers' Society; Nadia Cantafio, a Grade 4/5 teacher at Lakewood School; and Naomi Kruse, executive director of the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils.

Mood Disorders Youth Ambassadors On 'Coming Out'

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 22:30:38 -0000

We're joined by Sarah Sytnyk, Scott Coubrough, Luc Edmond and Samantha Wood, Youth Ambassadors for the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. We discuss a number of issues, including 'coming out', IE revealing you are mentally unwwell. We also talk about the anxiety surrounding Valentine's Day.

Canadian Diabetes Association rebrands as Diabetes Canada

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 22:18:08 -0000

The Canadian Diabetes Association has relaunched as Diabetes Canada, and we're joined by the Regional Director for Manitoba & Nunavut, Andrea Kwasnicki, as well as a Diabetes Canada account manager, Kevin Young.

The U of M's Dr. Tina Greenfield -- Destroying Antiquities, Explaining ISIS

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:36:00 -0000

Discussing Schizophrenia with the Canadian Mental Health Association

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:13:14 -0000

We speak with Marion Cooper, executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association, about schizophrenia and a number of mental health issues.

Mood Disorders Association - Gaps in Mental Health System for Teenagers

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 22:53:26 -0000

We're joined by Charlotte Sytnyk, director of development at the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, and Kirsten, a volunteer at the association. Both Charlotte and Kirsten have daughters who required stays in residential treatment centres -- in the U.S. -- because they could not get the help they needed in Canada.

Crokinole! With Blue Sky Opportunities in Altona

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 22:26:52 -0000

We are joined by Richard Neufeld, general manager at Blue Sky Opportunities in Altona, an agency that supports adults with intellectual disabilities. They make crokinole boards in their Occupational Training Centre, and sell them wholesale. Website www.blueskyop.com

"Donald Trump is President. How the hell did that happen?"

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:14:33 -0000

We speak with Canadian sci-fi author Robert J. Sawyer, whose book "Quantum Night" is now available in paperback. In the book, which is set in Winnipeg, a "far-right psychopath comes from out of nowhere to become the American president".

FanQuest - Find Your Fandom

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:56:36 -0000

We speak with one of the organizers of 'FanQuest', Dan Vadeboncoeur.

Winnipeg New Music Festival

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 01:19:37 -0000

Hockey Fights 4 Kids - Interview With Zack Johnson

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:08:31 -0000

Blondie's Burgers Owner Looking To Sell

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:50:18 -0000

A change is coming the world-famous Winnipeg burger joint -- Blondie's. After running it for 26 years, Sandy Doyle wants to sell her business. She tells us about her love/hate relationship with her restaurant, located at 1969 Main St.

Murder Mystery in Churchill!

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:24:34 -0000

We're joined by Ginny Collins, a Winnipeg-based playwright, to describe her latest work -- "The Flats", is set to debut Wednesday, January 25th at Prairie Theatre Exchange. It's described as "a quirky mystery about what brings people to the edge of the world". After it completes its run at PTE on February 12th, it will be presented in French at Le Theatre Cercle Moliere, from March 2nd to March 18th.

Soundtracks Live with the WSO

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 22:20:36 -0000

We speak with Ryan Shore, the conductor of Soundtracks Live, being performed Jan 20th-22nd at the Centennial Concert Hall with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra...

Mark Satov: Why Are Canadian Malls Doing Better Than American Malls?

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 23:03:56 -0000

We're joined by Mark Satov, founder and leader of Satov Consultants in Toronto, to talk about why Canadian malls are thriving, and American malls are struggling.

Dr. Andrew Bryk, Naturopathic Doctor on Gut Microbiota

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:40:19 -0000

What Technology Is Becoming Obsolete?

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:31:38 -0000

Ringling Bros. is closing up shop, what's next!? Brett and Greg discuss!

Cheryl Pounder

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 16:15:10 -0000