Best CJOB / Curiouscast Podcasts (2025)

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Time for Government Grocers? 34:44

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7h ago34:44

34:44

Is it time for government-run grocery stores?; The Kinew government announces $2500 business security rebate; Kelvin Goertzen won't be running for re-election.By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Auto Attention 1:02:50

3h ago1:02:50

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Brett's back and got too much sleep / weather/roads (0:30); Creative ways people have tried to get your attention... from scam messages, to pickup lines (5:30); People are waking up to the fact that new vehicles are the Great Canadian Money Suck (13:10); SMALL TOWN SALUTE Brandon University’s a cappella men’s ensemble Invicta is bringing their Chri…

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THE OTHER SIDE: Ryan Hana from the Winged Wheel Podcast 21:23

11m ago21:23

21:23

Learn more about the Detroit Red Wings from Ryan Hana out of the Detroit media circuit. They’re a good team in a tough Eastern division who already beat Edmonton once this year. The Oilers will be in search of revenge when the rematch goes down on Thursday. Search for the Winged Wheel Pod anywhere you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your…

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The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta 22:14

17m ago22:14

22:14

In their weekly catch up, Brenden Escott and David Pagnotta discuss the Oilers recent homestand, goaltending rumors and whether Tristan Jarry is a likely candidate to don Orange and Blue before season’s end. That and much more from around the NHL, courtesy of one of the game’s most trusted insiders. Find David’s work on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio o…

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Blue and Gold Wrapped Gifts! 21:07

3h ago21:07

21:07

By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo 22:17

43m ago22:17

22:17

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Elks QB Cody Fajardo after he signed a one-year contract extension with the Green and Gold—a deal he negotiated without an agent. We dive into why he chose to handle the process himself, what the talks revealed about his value to the organization and why returning to Edmonton was the right move at this stage of …

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Oilers forward Zach Hyman 19:24

24m ago19:24

19:24

Brenden Escott is joined by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman for a conversation with a holiday season twist as Hyman spent the afternoon down at a local big box distribution centre donating his time and some money. Learn all about the event and it’s impact, and don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show whereve…

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The Dead Zone 16:24

4h ago16:24

16:24

Connectivity dead zones; Winnipeg broadcasting legend Stan Kubicek.By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Worth It? 43:56

5h ago43:56

43:56

Things you should have done/paid for (0:30); Light Up the Avenue! Indigenous Vision for the North End Co-ordinator, Cheryl Starr (5:55); Weekly Wednesday Jets chat with Ken Wiebe, Winnipeg Free Press (14:50); RRC Monthly: Impact of RRC Polytech’s Sustainable and Socially Responsible Procurement Program (25:40); Changing Costs of Cellphones, Why Can…

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Next Year, Golden Globes! 16:04

7h ago16:04

16:04

Matt Cundill, on the Golden Globes having a Best Podcast category; Canadian Taxpayer Federation: Who's Been Naughty & Who's Been Nice?By CJOB / Curiouscast

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I (Don't) Have The Power! 56:31

6h ago56:31

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06:07 WAKE UP... (0:30); What do you do without power? (7:15); Royal LePage Report, Michael Froese, Manitoba Royal Lepage (11:50); Breakfast with the Bombers THEE WILLIE JEFFERSON (20:15); Yellow Snow Warning??? Natalie Hazel, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, Environment Canada (28:45); Gabe Vilardi opens up about his battle with anxiety, we spe…

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Bears and Pandas Report: Isaac Simon from Golden Bears Basketball 21:54

12h ago21:54

21:54

Hear from one of just 15 Golden Bears ever to eclipse the 1000 career points mark as Isaac Simon joins the show for our regular Golden Bears & Pandas segment. Gain insights into life as a student athlete, as a player on Geoff Pippus’ team and as a CEBL player that’s been benefiting from the U Sports development program. More info at BearsAndPandas.…

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Canada's Opponents Revealed 24:11

41m ago24:11

24:11

On today's episode, Christian first takes a look at the state of the Winnipeg Jets before chatting with Manitoba Soccer Executive Director Hector Vergara on Canada's World Cup pool draw.By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis 22:45

3d ago22:45

22:45

Hockey Canada has announced its selection camp roster for the 2026 World Junior tournament. Get the lowdown from Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis on all the selections and what’s changed since a disastrous showing for the Canadians at the 2025 tournament. Information on names like Fort Saskatchewan’s Keaton Verhoeff comes up in the discussion. Find Ste…

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THE OTHER SIDE: Rachel Lenzi from the Buffalo News 23:14

3d ago23:14

23:14

Brenden Escott is joined by Rachel Lenzi from the Buffalo News for a chat on the Sabres season so far. Learn about Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch, Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen and more before the Oilers host Buffalo in a rematch of a game the Sabres won 5-1 at home earlier in the year. Find Rachel on X (@RachelMLenzi). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Brenden Escott opens the December 8 show 20:22

1h ago20:22

20:22

Brenden Escott recaps recent Edmonton Oilers action. Then, another fun giveaway of a four-pack of tickets to the Oilers skills competition. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Park It! 31:27

3h ago31:27

31:27

Academy Road businesses upset over lost parking spots due to new transit stop (1:30); Winnipeg music producer Dan Donahue on Christmas songs (13:50); Global News anchor Lisa Dutton (21:55).By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Trivial Triggers 54:32

5h ago54:32

54:32

WAKE UP! (0:30); Trivial things that set you off (6:40); Lauren McNabb on dirty bus shelters and vandalism (13:00); MB Lung Association - Manitoba Quits campaign ends Dec 15th/Christmas Seals fundraising campaign to help people quit , Juliette Mucha, President & CEO Manitoba Lung Association, (23:25); SPORTS! With Jim Toth (30:50); Volunteer awards…

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THE OTHER SIDE: Christian Aumell from 680 CJOB in Winnipeg 22:17

6d ago22:17

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Christian Aumell from 680 CJOB radio in Winnipeg joins Brenden to help tee up the Saturday night clash between the Oilers and Jets in Edmonton. Hear all about Winnipeg’s middling season, their struggles without goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and much more. Find Christian on X (@CJOBchristian). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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TSN’s Matthew Scianitti 21:23

2h ago21:23

21:23

The World Cup draw is complete, meaning we now know who Canada will face at the upcoming 2026 World Cup of Soccer. Get a full breakdown from TSN’s Matthew Scianitti as Brenden asks about the opponents, the form of Canada, injuries and much more. Find more from Matthew Scianitti on TSN and on X (@TSNScianitti). Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Minor Hockey Spotlight with Coach Adam Manah 21:29

6d ago21:29

21:29

Brenden Escott is joined by coach Adam Manah for the weekly Minor Hockey Spotlight, focusing on questions from hockey parents from across Edmonton and Northern Alberta. More info on Manah’s Hockey Development is available at ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Brenden Escott opens the December 5 show 20:04

2h ago20:04

20:04

Brenden Escott recaps the 9-4 Oilers win over Seattle in the midst of their five-game home stand. Then, a fun giveaway of a four-pack of tickets to the Oilers skills competition. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Menu Malaise 26:38

6d ago26:38

26:38

Menu prices to increase 6% next year (1:00); "She Leads With A.I." (11:45); Ray Dubois, Ron Paul Garden Centre (19:50).By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Parental Guidance 1:01:17

5h ago1:01:17

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Heritage Classic coming back to Winnipeg?? (0:30); What's a standout movie you saw with a parent? (9:30); Richard Cloutier on his police ridealong... he was present when they caught a prolific thief!! (16:20); Fill the Freightliner is TOMORROW!!!! In support of Siloam Mission (23:35); CLAYHEM!!!!! (35:20); Winning entries on movies you saw with you…

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Are the Jets in a Tailspin? 29:10

7d ago29:10

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On today's episode, Christian chats with Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press on the Jets struggles. Then we shift our focus to the Manitoba Moose as forward Walker Duehr speaks on his strong run and how the team is turning things around.By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Jets Are Coming Home 33:25

19h ago33:25

33:25

Reacting to Mayor Scott Gillingham's interview from The Start (1:30); ESPN's Leah Hextall on the Jets Shootout loss in Montreal (11:40); Pioneering research involving medical psilocybin (22:25).By CJOB / Curiouscast

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4.5 hours at the movies?? Stranger Things full thoughts 40:35

13h ago40:35

40:35

This week we look at what's new at the movies, including a re-release of something we hadn't realized is already more than 20 years old! Jeff went to see the new Knives Out movie, he reviewed one of the year's most insane comedy tv shows, as well as a documentary about MAD MAGAZINE! And, we offer our full thoughts (spoiler-free!) on the first four …

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Euphoniums! 1:11:33

15h ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Greg ended up at a school Christmas concert at Ecole Dugald with the band with all the tubas! (1:40); Greg thought he was off the hook for going to a Christmas concert -- Times we THOUGHT we were off the hook... and did it turn out ok? (10:15); Parking Authority looking at new way to issue tickets (16:50); SMALL TOWN SALUTE... Winnipeg Beach Christ…

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Transit Troubles 25:30

1d ago25:30

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Transit complaints keep piling up (1:30); A new BDC survey on holiday spending (13:45); Advances in fighting lung cancer (18:35).By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Former Eskimos fullback Calvin McCarty 21:10

3d ago21:10

21:10

The Edmonton Elks have launched a new program—the EE Selects program—for which former Elks running back Calvin McCarty is a coach. Learn all about what the program entails, who it serves and why it’s important to McCarty to be involved with the Edmonton community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Marc Kennedy from Team Brad Jacobs 21:40

8d ago21:40

21:40

They’re heading to Italy in a couple of months to represent Canada on the men’s curling circuit. St. Albert’s Mark Kennedy from Team Brad Jacobs joins Brenden to share all the details on the 2025 men’s Olympic curling trials and their journey to a championship there, which punches their ticket to Milano-Cortina 2026. Learn more about your ad choice…

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The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta 22:37

5d ago22:37

22:37

Brenden Escott is joined by the Fourth period’s Editor-in-Chief David Pagnotta to go around the latest headlines in the NHL. Who’s available on the trade market? What does the goaltending market look like and who are the buyers around the NHL? We go in depth to find those answers. Find more of Dave’s work at theFourthPeriod.com. Learn more about yo…

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Brenden Escott opens the December 3 show 22:06

5d ago22:06

22:06

Brenden Escott opens the December 3 show with a look at Edmonton’s 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Giving Winnipeg 1:11:15

2d ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Brett's faith in humanity is reaffirmed after Giving Tuesday & Christmas Miracle / $5.49 for a head of Romaine Lettuce?? / GAS PRICES? UNDER $1.099 LOTS OF $1.149 (1:40); Ever lost or thought you lost something of immense sentimental or monetary value? (8:55); Sarah goes out of her way to avoid a car wash close to home -- What's something you do th…

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Jet Lag! 16:52

9d ago16:52

16:52

On today's episode we talk to Connor Hrabchak of Winnipeg Sports Talk discusses what's wrong with the Jets.By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Giving Tuesday 31:15

3d ago31:15

31:15

The 72-hour detox centre opens today at 190 Disraeli (1:00); In search of a living liver donor (15:10); Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen, author, "Swipe Left: The Savvy Woman's Guide To Decoding Men's Dating Profiles." (22:00).By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Giving Tuesday 1:05:26

6d ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Giving Tuesday! / QOTD on Christmas spirit / Brett ordered a package last week and it showed up AT 9PM LAST NIGHT / WTF Travel Tuesday?? (0:30); Giving Tuesday - Streeters on cost of living and ability to donate this season (7:40); If you renew, we'll give you a TOTE BAG! Lame attempts to maintain your loyalty (15:05); Did the U.S. commit a war cri…

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Bears & Pandas Report: Holly Magnus from Pandas Hockey 23:36

3d ago23:36

23:36

Brenden Escott shifts gears to the university rink, welcoming U of A Pandas forward Holly Magnus ahead of one of the most heartwarming events of the season—the annual Teddy Bear Toss game against MacEwan. Holly shares the excitement building in the locker room, what this tradition means to the team and the community, and how the Pandas are gearing …

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Joe Smith from the Athletic Minnesota 23:02

3d ago23:02

23:02

Brenden Escott is joined by The Athletic’s Joe Smith for a deep dive into tomorrow’s opener of a crucial five-game homestand, as the Edmonton Oilers get set to clash with the Minnesota Wild. Joe brings his insider perspective on what’s driving Minnesota right now, the matchups to watch, and how the Oilers can set the tone early in a pivotal Decembe…

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Oilers play-by-play voice Cam Moon 23:25

3d ago23:25

23:25

Brenden Escott welcomes the voice of the Edmonton Oilers, Cam Moon, for a lively breakdown of the team’s emphatic 4–0 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. From the precision passing to rock-solid goaltending, Brenden and Cam relive the best moments of the shutout and dig into what’s clicking for the Oil heading into December. Then, they turn th…

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Cyber Sales! 28:59

4d ago28:59

28:59

Cyber Monday deals/Black Friday sales way up! (0:30); David Phillips, new seasonal winter outlook (9:30); Author Robert Young (19:20).By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Brenden Escott opens the December 1st show 20:42

3d ago20:42

20:42

Brenden Escott fires up the Monday edition of Inside Sports with a burst of energy, breaking down the Edmonton Oilers’ dominant 4–0 shutout victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. From Nuge’s magic to Skinner slamming the door, Brenden recaps all the key moments, momentum swings, and standout performances that have Oil Country buzzing. I…

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Reel Nice Season 1:15:59

10d ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Greg's back! Christmas Miracle for Christmas Cheerboard SUCCESS / It's cold yes but it's not THAT cold / Jets (1:40); Greg's Christmas Cheerboard chat with some regular donors (8:35); When do you start to feel the Christmas / Holiday spirit? (18:10); Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba (23:50); REEL NICE WINTER GR…

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Saskatchewan Rush play-by-play voice Cody Janzen 21:27

10d ago21:27

21:27

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) season is upon us and our Brenden Escott is joined by the voice of the Saskatchewan Rush, Cody Janzen, to break down all the major moves in the offseason, the favourites heading into this campaign and everything else you’ve missed since the Buffalo Bandits won a third consecutive title back in May. Learn more abou…

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THE OTHER SIDE: Kraken radio host Mike Benton 24:19

6d ago24:19

24:19

Ahead of the Edmonton Oilers’ trip to the Pacific Northwest this weekend, Brenden Escott catches up with the host of Kraken hockey on the Kraken Audio Network, Mike Benton, for all the latest details on Seattle’s start to the season, their spot and the standing and much more. Find Mike on X (@Benton_Mike). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Minor Hockey Spotlight with Coach Adam Manah 22:24

6d ago22:24

22:24

Brenden Escott is joined by Adam Manah for another edition of the Minor Hockey Spotlight for our friends at Lexus South Pointe. This time, they tackle questions about coaching feedback, or lack thereof, and what age is too young for video work. As always, more information is available from Adam via his website at ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn …

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Brenden Escott opens the November 28 show 19:47

13d ago19:47

19:47

Brenden Escott opens the November 28 show with the latest details on Oilers injuries and the news and notes from practice ahead of their game against the Kraken in Seattle. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Christmas Cheer 35:49

14d ago35:49

35:49

Hal's Hotline (0:30); Black Friday and Cyber Monday in Winnipeg (14:20); Dr. Syras (26:00).By CJOB / Curiouscast

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Christmas Cheer 1:03:02

7d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

On location at St. Vital Centre for the Christmas Cheerboard's Christmas Miracle! (0:30); Vetting everything we see, like seeing a story about a woman arrested for sending man 159K texts after a date. Saw it today. STORY IS OVER SIX YEARS OLD (8:00); TOYS! What's a memorable toy you got for Christmas? Or perhaps a memorable toy you gave someone (15…

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Curling with Cullen 34:03

9d ago34:03

34:03

On today's episode Voice of the Bombers Derek Taylor on the future of the Bombers and Curling podcaster John Cullen breaks down the final matchups at the Trials.By CJOB / Curiouscast