Hal Anderson

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 ha

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 - S

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 / Donal

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

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

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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 w

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", whic

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 - Ste

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 - Richar

  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 Bu

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 Libra

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 cancell

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 Co

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

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

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 g

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, person

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