Synopsis
The Start on CJOB with Mackling, Megarry & McNabb brings you all the hot topics of the day, from 6am to 10am, Monday to Friday.
Episodes
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LOL with Brett Megarry
08/04/2020 Duration: 01h02minMore sleep problems for Megarry, couldn't tell if his dream was a dream, or reality! (1:30); Avengers Endgame trends on Twitter. Why? Missing shared experiences with strangers, and friends. (5:00); Manitoba's child poverty situation is getting worse (11:15); What are 33% of people now working from home doing while they're working? (18:10); Pastor Bruce Martin from Calvary Temple on Holy Week - with no church (21:15); Mayor Brian Bowman on social distancing, and what's changing as we head into warmer months (31:35); Easter Bunny & Tooth Fairy declared essential workers / what were your favourite Easter snacks? (39:20); No family gatherings for Easter Weekend thanks to COVID-19 (48:30); Many people are turning to salty snacks and processed food for comfort during pandemic (51:00).
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In Dreams
07/04/2020 Duration: 59minMackling wakes up in a panic, McNabb keeps waking up early, and Megarry wakes up & has no idea what day it is (1:30); Has your sleep pattern changed during the pandemic? (6:25); Body Measure leads coalition of small businesses calling on government for more financial aid, have started an online petition (13:15); Breakfast with the Bombers with Bob Irving, who's been watching AXE THROWING! (19:10); WRHA Medical Officer of Health weighs in on the mask discussion (28:15); Women's shelters seeing fewer visits, but that's not necessarily a good thing (33:45); U of M sleep expert Dr. Diana McMillan on how to improve your sleep if you're struggling during the pandemic (40:55).
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Why Are You Doing It That Way?
06/04/2020 Duration: 01h07minWhat are other clever changes are you seeing in stores to keep staff members safe? (1:30); Winnipegger now living in Scotland using a 3D printer to make PPE safety shields (10:55); What is your go-to snack? (17:45); With school 'back in session', how have school divisions prepared to meet the challenges of parents & students? (24:05); Property owners upset they can't enforce non-compliant tenants who aren't socially distancing (31:30); Chris Marshall & his wife Erin -- the man who emailed us last week about his wife, a nurse! (38:40); Winnipeg business owner, and landlord, shares her challenges of staying open while trying to access government supports (44:55); Winnipegger turns the Prime Minister's message to kids into a LEGO video! (55:00).
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Oh The UnderBaker!
03/04/2020 Duration: 01h02minMore people are baking lately. What are you doing during your downtime to keep busy? (1:30); The digital divide: This pandemic is proving how crucial a strong cell/Internet network is (6:50); St. Boniface Hospital Foundation stepping up with new technology and support for the hospital (14:25); The Winnipeg Ventilator gets the green light! (21:20); 93% of households have one of these, and it's almost always in the kitchen. What is it? (28:10); The World Health Organization is recommending people play video games to stay safe and connected (33:50); Wrestlemania is happening this weekend, and it's going to be... weird (40:55); Discussing finances during difficult times like this with Kelley Keehn (49:30).
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"It's Deadly Out There"
02/04/2020 Duration: 01h03minSlippery start to the day, and Chris Streveler lights it up on Instagram(1:30); Passionate email from the spouse of a nurse (7:30); Misericordia Health Centre, in the eye of the storm(13:35); Misadventures in driving in slippery conditions (20:35); Hotel in Morris offering truckers free access to rooms and showers (26:10); You'll use this on average 30,000 times during your driving career. What is it? (34:30); Work from home if you can - but what if you work at a grocery store, or a gas station, etc. (43:45); Mustang Safety - a company known for its gear for marine professionals - shifting gears to produce PPE gowns for front line workers (50:25).
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Wine Celly
01/04/2020 Duration: 01h06minClass dismissed! Schools closed indefinitely in Manitoba. McNabb got some reactions from kids! (1:30); Animals that freak you out (19:00); Early years teacher shares emotional reaction to school closure (24:35); Follow-up with Winnipeg woman who was waiting for her COVID-19 test results, which are now in (32:00); International peer support expert Robyn Priest on how we can help each other during this pandemic (39:35); Grade 8 student weighs in on schools being closed (47:30); 26% of us buy THIS human item for their dog (54:25).
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...Just For One Day
31/03/2020 Duration: 01h08minAre we getting 20 cm of snow?? Also, McNabb's desk is barely hanging on... (1:30); Who are your real-life superheroes? (7:00); The Winnipeg Blue Bombers want to know who your real-life superheroes are, as they unveil the 'Heroes of Champions Way' (13:25); Retail Council of Canada on the closure of non-critical businesses (21:45); The King's Head Pub is getting into the grocery game! (28:30); Are more people turning to alcohol during the pandemic? How the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba can help (36:00); Israel Idonije, creator of Athlita Comics on working with the Blue Bombers to turn the team into comic-book superheroes (44:05); Barrett Miller from Fort Whyte Alive on how to enjoy nature during a pandemic (55:20).
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Don't Injure Yourself
30/03/2020 Duration: 01h04minWhat were those weird lights in the sky? (1:30); DIY misadventures! (8:25); Downtown Winnipeg BIZ launching webinars to help struggling businesses (13:50); Mackling says he almost chopped off his pinky a few weeks back! (21:40); Transcona showing its support... with cowbells! (24:00); She's got three loved ones in care homes, and can't visit any of them because they're all under lock-down (30:10); Winnipegger quits job to buy into a business just weeks before the pandemic (37:05); 1/3rd of us can't remember this important life event (46:45); Scott Young from the Planetarium tells us what those lights were! (51:55).
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No Use Crying Over Spilt Chocolate Milk
27/03/2020 Duration: 01h04minMegarry's chocolate milk misfire (1:30); No PST reduction due to COVID-19 (9:45); Navigating COVID-19 with kids while going through a divorce (13:30); Songs that make you strut (20:00); American troops at the Canadian border? (27:30); Canadian charities call for a $10B stabilization fund (34:05); Winnipeg pro basketball player makes it home from Europe in the midst of the pandemic (41:50); Ameba TV - Winnipeg-based streaming for service for kids! (50:20).
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name
26/03/2020 Duration: 59minShow Intro (1:30); If you're out of work because of COVID-19, what do you do about your bills and debt? (6:20); Favourite TV Show Themes (14:15); Should Liquor Marts & beer vendors still be open during the pandemic? (20:55); Winnipeg woman who's been waiting for her COVID-19 test result for over a week (23:25); How are Manitoba's nurses feeling after 14 new cases were announced on Wednesday? (30:10); Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen - will the province tell non-essential businesses to close? (36:30); Eerie absence of air travel amid coronavirus has repercussions on the economy (45:45); More on TV theme songs (55:00).
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That's Not In The Curriculum
25/03/2020 Duration: 55minHelp Next Door MB requests for help are getting scooped up fast! (1:30); Why are salons and barber shops still allowed to be open? (6:45); The kids are home, which means parents are having to help more with homework. What if you don't know the subject?? (16:15); Klinic sees a rise in calls in the wake of COVID-19 (22:50); Tuesday's contest winner with a hilarious choice for cheesy old TV show (30:30); Mayor Brian Bowman on whether or not property taxes will be deferred (32:05); Fusion Grill, known for its dining experience, switches to takeout & delivery only - and the owner will personally deliver your order through Skip the Dishes! (39:40); 12% of people do THIS during conference calls (46:10).
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Air Wolf To The Rescue
24/03/2020 Duration: 58minMcNabb's kids say the TV show Air Wolf defies logic (1:30); Old shows like Air Wolf which were amazing at the time, but maybe not so much now (7:20); UK lockdown measures (13:25); Relief is coming for homeowners. What about renters? (20:45); Manitoba School Boards Association wants schools to close their playgrounds (28:15); Help Next Door MB resource for volunteers now up and running (32:45); More texts on TV shows (42:35); Makespace Storage offering containers for emergency services, food banks & shelters (45:45).
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High-Rise Life Hack
23/03/2020 Duration: 01h02minMegarry's got no gym to go to, so how about climbing the stairs in his 26-floor high-rise? (1:30); We head once again to Italy as the death toll from COVID-19 continues to be devastating (8:20); With many working from home, what are some of the apps / tech / 'life hacks' you can't live without at home (or at work)? (16:05); Megarry's dilemma: Should he go to his haircut appointment next week? (24:00); Tips and tricks for those working, and TEACHING from home (26:10); How COVID-19 spreads differently than the flue, and why the strain on the health care system is such a big concern (35:35); Winnipegger lied to get test for COVID-19, still waiting for the results a week later (40:20); WPG Cheapskate with inexpensive ways to kill time during self-isolation (49:15).
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The Genuine Golden Goal
20/03/2020 Duration: 59minMegarry's hands look rough. Washing them TOO much? (1:30); Don't want to head to the stores? How about locally raised pork delivered straight to your door? (7:15); With no live sports, which classic sports event would you revisit? (17:15); How the pandemic is affecting the construction industry (21:25); What's your quarantine nickname? (28:20); The City of Winnipeg pulls a U-Turn on the U-Pass (37:30); Need some inspiration? Look no further (46:00).
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Canadian Junior Open Broadcasting
19/03/2020 Duration: 01h04minMackling & McNabb both broadcasting from home; Polo Park was a ghost town (1:30); Remember using your imagination to have fun when you were a kid? (8:15); Power 97's Joe Aiello just opened his restaurant Frankie's Kitchen & Bar, then, COVID-19 (15:55); Amusing text on childhood imagination (25:05); Stuck at home? Try Mathopoly! (27:00); Assiniboia Downs CEO Darren Dunn on temporarily closing the Downs (34:05); Everything you always wanted to know about COVID-19* but were afraid to ask, with Jeff Semple (42:15); Faders Music in Brandon offering music lessons online (53:10).
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When The Moon Hits Your Eye...
18/03/2020 Duration: 01h02minA face mask made out of a coffee filter? (1:30); Daycares shutting down as of Friday afternoon (8:10); What's your favourite exercise? We know, those two words maybe don't go hand-in-hand (13:15); What do the daycare closures mean for them and their clients? (20:05); With many gyms now closed temporarily, how do we stay active? (27:35); Calls from listeners on their coronavirus concerns (36:15); 25% of small businesses say they won't survive a 30-day shutdown (47:40).
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Who Is Your Daddy, And What Does He Do?
17/03/2020 Duration: 01h03minThe Prime Minister closes the borders to most foreign travellers, but not Americans. Why? (1:30); Cineplex & Landmark Cinemas close their theatres - what's your favourite 'comfort blanket' movie? (7:40); Brett reads a message from social media on getting through this together, and hopefully better (15:45); Chelsea Roh, wife of former Blue Bomber Craig Roh, on her offer to help people shop for groceries if they can't (17:20); Heart transplant recipient Kristin Millar on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting those like her who have a compromised immune system(24:50); Owner of The King's Head Pub on having to be closed on St. Patrick's Day (31:40); Big Daddy Tazz wants to read to kids on Facebook Live! (41:05); Third + Bird postpones spring market, which will affect dozens of local businesses (51:20).
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Isolate This
16/03/2020 Duration: 50minLots of Covid talk, including Manitoba's newest developments (1:40), a talk with the Manitoba Truckers Association (12:24), a new precaution from the Louis Riel School Division (19:12), the Downtown Biz and their attempts to help (25:20), and a psychologist who just left Vegas (39:50); What's the US doing about Covid? (33:04); We also want to keep things light, so we chat board games, one of your potential time killers (6:52);
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What Do You Say?
13/03/2020 Duration: 50minShow Intro (1:30); Listeners asking questions (7:20); What's your comfort food? (16:05); Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman on anxiety during these unprecedented times (21:00); Ben Harper giveaway (32:35); Sgt. Mike Hall, Royal Canadian Air Force 12 piece ensemble (39:10).