Recently, a friend asked if I remembered my first boss. I sure do. John Cochrane, Program Director at CJOB in Winnipeg. Read more
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Remember Cassette Tape – Long Time Workhorse
Radio broadcasters and music lovers remember cassette tape as a great solution to the awkward reel-to-reel analog recording technology. You may even still have some lying around. Read more
Haynes Chicken Shack
Haynes Chicken Shack was a really good Winnipeg restaurant and night spot during my earlier years. Did you have one of these in your life? Read more
Remembering 930 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg
Who would have thought that Winnipeg’s most popular radio station broadcast from a basement alongside the city’s busiest street. Such was life at 930 Portage Avenue for 48 years. Read more
CJOB Shut Ins Program – Just for You
Most Winnipeg folks my age remember the CJOB Shut Ins Program, which aired Sunday morning for many, many years. Most of all, we recall its genial gentleman host, George McCloy. Read more
Beefs and Bouquets – Winnipeg’s Original Social Media
Long before the internet, Winnipeg had great social media. A radio program called Beefs and Bouquets ruled every morning with Red Alix on CJOB. Read more
Personal Computing Begins 40 Years Ago
My journey in personal computing begins forty years ago. And it started by accident. Read more
CJOB Beacon Weekend – Glen Miller’s Highway Traffic Reports

The CJOB Beacon Weekend was a popular program feature during the 1970’s. You might remember the theme music, which was edited from a bosa nova tune. Take a listen. Read more
CJOB CB Radio Traffic Reports – Thanks Channel 10
Before cell phones and Twitter, we created CJOB CB Radio Traffic Reports. Lots of fun for everyone and a great public service. Read more
Election Computer Past and Present
The election computer for broadcasters arrived in 1952. Read more