Hal Anderson

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, founde

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

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

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

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 Advis

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.

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

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.

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.

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 spen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Derkse

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

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

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

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

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 themGUEST: 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 game36:17 - Manitoba farm starts alpaca dance classesGUEST: 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.ca84:42 - Two new movies out this weekend, including a real STINKER92:42 -