Sinopsis
Hal Anderson hosts weekday afternoons on 680 CJOB. He has been broadcasting on radio and TV for over 30 years! Hal has been a news director three times, once in TV and twice in radio. So he knows news. But Hal also understands the importance of delivering information in an entertaining manner. If you dont get enough Hal here, please check out halanderson.ca.
Episodios
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Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, June 8th, 2017
08/06/2017 Duración: 01h38min00:00 - 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 Scientis
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Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
07/06/2017 Duración: 01h39min00:00 - 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 husban
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Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
06/06/2017 Duración: 01h40min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry, Monday, June 5th, 2017
05/06/2017 Duración: 01h41min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Friday, June 2nd, 2017
02/06/2017 Duración: 01h34minMackling & 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, June 1st, 2017
01/06/2017 Duración: 01h39min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
31/05/2017 Duración: 01h37min00:00 -- 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
30/05/2017 Duración: 01h39min00:00 - 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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Mackling & Megarry - Monday, May 29th, 2017
30/05/2017 Duración: 01h40minI am positive I uploaded this on Monday, but clearly I didn't stick the landing.
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Mackling & Megarry - Friday, May 26th, 2017
26/05/2017 Duración: 01h35min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, May 25th, 2017
25/05/2017 Duración: 01h37min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
24/05/2017 Duración: 01h38min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017
23/05/2017 Duración: 01h46min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - with guest host Tristan Field-Jones - Friday, May 19th, 2017
19/05/2017 Duración: 01h40min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, May 18th, 2017
18/05/2017 Duración: 01h40min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
17/05/2017 Duración: 01h38min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
16/05/2017 Duración: 01h38min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Monday, May 15th, 2017 - CHIN UP, T**S OUT
15/05/2017 Duración: 01h38min00:00 - 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
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Mackling & Megarry - Thursday, May 11th, 2017
11/05/2017 Duración: 01h37min00:00 - 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