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The Start

The Start

Written by: CJOB / Curiouscast
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 The Start is Winnipeg's podcast. Each and every day 680 CJOB's Mackling & Megarry break down the biggest stories of the day from politics to pop culture. If it matters to Manitobans you will hear about it on The Start. 45 minutes a day every weekday.2026 Corus Radio Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Tipping Point

    The Tipping Point
    May 5 2026
    Yesterday's weather was GHASTLY! / One year since the Manitoba Miracle with the Winnipeg Jets! (0:30); Best surprises / surprises gone sideways (8:35); Latest on U.S. & Iran (15:35); Breakfast with the Bombers - Training camp preview with Derek Taylor, voice of the Blue Bombers (22:50); More on the Bombers.. Dalton Schoen? What's the deal? DEREK HAS SOME EXCLUSIVE NEWS (30:25); Chat about decorum in politics after MLA Wayne Ewasko had some pointed comments for Premier Wab Kinew (35:35); TIPPING! Manitoba coffee shop chain will no longer ask for tips, nor accept them... 67% of Canadians say it's time to abolish tipping! - Hal Anderson (43:05); Winning entry on surprises going sideways (53:55); The Sea Bears start soon, and the NHL Draft Lottery IS TONIGHT! - Christian Aumell, host of CJOB Sports Show, voice of the Winnipeg Sea Bears (57:30).
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Not Like This!

    Not Like This!
    May 4 2026
    We're both tired and sore! Greg started circuit training, and Brett went golfing in that Sunday wind (1:40); Montreal Canadiens advance to 2nd round / Angry Flyers fan calls Carolina Hurricanes VP to complain (8:30); Times you went out looking like garbage and bumped into someone, or got called into action (16:40); Nopiming Provincial Park wildfire - one year later (23:25); Winnipeg Police Chief Gene Bowers says police are making headway in reducing crime in the city (28:50); Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later (38:50); Bob Irving on SPORTS! Habs/Lightning-CFL Playoff Changes - Countdown to Training Camp - First ever female trainer to win Kentucky Derby (45:25); Alzheimer's Walk is coming up on May 30th - What is it like living with the disease? (55:50); Winning entry on looking like a slob and bumping into someone you don't want to see in that moment (1:03:15); Jocelyn House Spring Supper fundraiser (1:06:05).
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Banjo Bowl SELL OUT!

    Banjo Bowl SELL OUT!
    May 1 2026
    The Oilers are out! LOLOLOLOL / Why does CJOB's Christian Aumell cheer for Minnesota in the NBA but Dallas in the NHL? / Moose tix (1:40); Winnipeg Sea Bears back in action! (9:35); The Bombers have already SOLD OUT the Banjo Bowl??? Let's discuss scoring coveted tickets (18:20); Women's Equity Lab Manitoba with a historic first (25:25); THE COUCH POTATOES! The Summer movie season has arrived! (33:40); Remember the trees on Roblin that got felled when a house was being moved? When will they be replanted?? (43:20); SUPER GENE-IUS WINNER / Coveted tickets you've scored (52:30); CLAYHEM!!! (57:55); Winning entry on scoring coveted tickets (1:04:55); Jennifer Hanson.... 5th annual fundraiser for Ukraine at the Big A on May 9th (1:09:00).
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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