Edge 102 ~ CFNY
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In this 1838th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike discusses the disappearance of Chris Sheppard and plays clips from Club 102, his recent conversation with Matt Schichter, director of the CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary, Chris Sheppard's final recorded public appearance on Humble and Fred and a rare remix from
I'm seeing posts on Facebook from people wondering why Chris Sheppard doesn't appear in the new CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary that aired earlier this week on TVO. I'm not referring to archival footage, I mean current-day Shep talking about his experience at CFNY. If you read my article
If you heard my chat with CFNY documentary director Matt Schichter, you heard us wondering what changes would be made to the version airing on TVO. Matt delivered a final edit of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio to the producer in February 2025, and I watched this version multiple times
Every quarter, we record FOTMCast, which is a very meta inside analysis of what transpired in the TMU (Toronto Mike Universe) the previous quarter. These episodes are very long, very dense, and as Lorne Honickman warns you at the onset, for realheads only. On Friday, Cam Gordon and Tyler Campbell
In 1987, David Marsden left CFNY. As he left the Brampton studio for the last time, he left this note on the kitchen table. FOTM Leslie Kross kept that note, and today I share it with you.
In this 1827th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Matt Schichter, the director of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, a documentary airing on TVO. This episode is exactly 1:30:56. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on
On January 6, 2026, Canadians will be able to consume the CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary on TVO. A 90 minute version of this documentary was completed by the director Matt Schichter in early 2024 in the hopes it would premiere at TIFF that year. When TIFF said no,
Nearly one year ago, I reported on this blog that the CFNY documentary was "on hold". Multiple sources in the know told me that the documentary, in its state at that time, wasn't ready for prime time. As you heard in episode 1021 of Toronto Mike'd, the Spirit of Radio
As heard on yesterday's episode of Toronto Mike'd with Amin Bhatia.
In this 1639th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Amin Bhatia about his life in music, appearing on Michael Jackson's Thriller album, his relationships with David Foster and Steve Porcaro, his work on television and his time in radio, specifically at CFNY 102.1 the Edge. This episode is
My go-to radio station throughout the 1990s was CFNY 102.1. They played the music I wanted to hear, in in a pre-streaming era, that meant listening to a lot of radio. Sure, I had a large CD collection, and would make mix tapes for my Sony Walkman, but more
If you listen to Toronto Mike'd, or read Alan Cross's blog, you've been hearing about a CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary that's been in production for some time now. It's directed by Matt Schicter and amongst the executive producers are FOTMs Alan Cross and Ivar Hamilton. I'm told this
In this 1565th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Marsden about losing his brother James Baby Scott, other CFNY personalities who have put on their wings, discovering Chris Sheppard, hanging with John Lennon, co-founding NYtheSpirit.com and what's wrong with radio in 2024. This episode is exactly 1:
I first shared Working on the Radio from The 102.1 Band over ten years ago when Nash the Slash passed away. He played electric violin on the song. The song was released in 1979, 45 years ago this month. FOTM Scot Turner had this to say about the single.
In this 1552nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares audio from a 102.1 the Edge Live to Air from The Phoenix at 410 Sherbourne Street hosted by Martin Streek. This audio was preserved with love by listener Marc MacDonald. Keep it locked and cranked. Please note: this episode is
In this 1516th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares three hours of audio he's held on to for almost 15 years. This is the tribute that aired on CFNY 102.1 the Edge on Sunday, July 19th, 2009, 13 days after Martin Streek took his own life on July 6,
In this 1484th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Danny Kingsbury about his career in radio with a particular focus on his time as PD of CFNY, Y95, Q107 and 640. Find out the true Humble and Fred origin story, what really went down when Rogers bought CISS, and
I rode to Corus Quay this afternoon, Corus's HQ by Lakes Ontario beside Sugar Beach. An FOTM with a security pass got me full access to every nook and cranny. Scenes from Corus QuayIt's really a typical office scene with a kitchen, boardrooms, communal spaces and cubicles galore. There's a
In this 1472nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Scot Turner about his recent retirement, the upcoming CFNY documentary, cycling, podcasting, and the passing of his mom and his former colleague at CFNY Jim Reid (JR). This episode is exactly 2:09:27. You can listen to this episode
Jim Reid, who went by JR on the air at CFNY, was the midday DJ during the peak Spirit of Radio period at 102.1. 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
Hi Mike - it seems things can change at the blink of an eye. This episode is exactly 1:52:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe via tuneinSubscribe directly to the feed at
In this 1419th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Brother Bill who is back on the air in Edmonton as Neil Morrison on MIX 107.9. There's talk of CFNY / 102.1 the Edge, The Good in Everyone, sobriety, his mother's death and finding himself at 56. This
Last night, I attended the Phoenix Saturays Reunion celebrating Martin Streek and 30 years of Phoenix Saturday Nights. Let's do the time warp again! You can go home againUnlike the recent 35th anniversary of Electric Cicus I attended recently, I actually did dance at the Phoenix for many of these
In this 1319th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares audio he uncovered from CFNY on March 1, 1990. This episode is exactly 1:04:27. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe
Hal Harbour, whose real name was Doug Barron, has passed away. We recently had a great conversation about his time at CFNY 102.1 as Director of Canadian Content, the talent he worked with, his music with Stunt Chimps for Burgess Meredith, playing Steve Rogers in Trailer Park Boys, surfing,
