In this 1503rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with punk rock MP Charlie Angus about why he's not running in the next federal election, forming L'Étranger with Andrew Cash, and his past and present with Grievous Angels. This episode is exactly 1:00:00 You can listen to this
Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
The Phoenix is closing its doors for good on January 15, 2025. Before it was the Phoenix, it was the Diamond, but all of my memories of 410 Sherbourne were of The Phoenix where I spent many a night in the 90s. I've also seen many concerts at The Phoenix,
In this 1502nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with husband and wife Kim MacDonald and Chris Pack about their favourite songs of all-time. Along the way, we pay tribute to Martin Streek while discussing Chris's time at CFNY. This episode is exactly 1:48:14 You can listen to
FOTM Jamar McNeil is leaving the CHUM morning show to join FOTM Josie Dye in the afternoon. Jamar made the announcement this morning on 104.5. When Jamar arrived in Toronto back in 2018, he dropped by to tell us a little more about himself. He returned to Toronto Mike'd
We're watching game six of the NHL Western Conference final with Edmonton having a chance to win the series on home ice. My wife is from Edmonton, so she's invested. I was just thinking that it's June 2nd and my wife's NHL team is still playing. And no matter what
Today was the day I was going to throw out the first pitch before the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball game at Christie Pits. The plan was to set up my studio beyond the left field fence, throw out the ceremonial first pitch at 1:45pm, then start recording with Mike
In this 1501st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Neil Herland about his career as a journalist, primarily with CBC News, running the joint CBC Radio-Canada Bureau at United Nations Headquarters, breaking news on CBC Radio and more. This episode is exactly 1:31:30 You can listen to
Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
In this 1500th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 58:51 You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastListen on tuneinSubscribe directly to the feed at
In this 1499th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ford C. Frick Award winner Dave Van Horne about his career calling Expos and Marlins games, his memories of Montreal, his most memorable call and more. This episode is exactly 1:06:46. You can listen to this episode in
Bob Mackowycz Sr. was the broadcaster whose radio credentials include on-air and programming for rock giant Q107, CFRB and The FAN. He was best known for creating “The 6 O’Clock Rock Report” and “Psychedelic Sundays.”
In this 1498th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer Lori Cullen about singing for Drake, performing on Owen Pallett's He Poos Clouds, working with Ron Sexsmith, living with Kurt Swinghammer and their meeting at Blair Packham's house. This episode is exactly 1:12:59. You can listen to
In this 1497th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Simon Head while Simon kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:21:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via
In this 1496th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Moneris podcast master Allan Grego about season six of Yes, We Are Open kicking out an appropriate jam for each episode. This episode is exactly 1:21:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen
Bill Walton, proud Deadhead, was the NBA's MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion as a player and a member of both the NBA's 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams. That all followed a college career in which he was a two-time champion at UCLA and a three-time national
In this 28th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out jam jams. This episode is exactly 2:05:29. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
Doug Ingle was the founder, organist, primary composer, and lead vocalist for the band Iron Butterfly. He wrote "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".
Morgan Spurlock was the documentary filmmaker best known for Super Size Me, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film.
Humble and Fred HQ is on The Queensway just east of Islington on the north side, and Humble Howard wanted to go biking this afternoon. Specifically, he wanted to get from his residence to the Waterfront Trail. At 2pm, I met him at his back door and we took a
In this 1494th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Johnnie Dee and Derry Grehan from Honeymoon Suite about the origin of the band, New Girl Now, their many hits and keyboardists (including some guy named Rob Preuss) and their new music. This episode is exactly 1:02:21. You
Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
In this 1493rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sir Jerry Levitan, the kid who interviewed John Lennon, about interviewing John Lennon, his Oscar nomination, his Emmy win, and his lives as a lawyer and Sir Jerry. This episode is exactly 1:37:38. You can listen to this
In this 1492nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Toronto historian Jeremy Hopkin to discuss 10 Toronto buildings that shouldn't have been demolished and thankfully weren't. This episode is exactly 1:17:09. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow
In this 1491st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with John Gallagher about why he left Toronto for Halifax, how he's doing, what he's up to and his memories of Darren "Dutchy" Dutchyshen and Bob Cole. We also learn how much he got for his Lawrence Avenue West & Avenue
