They said it would snow all day. That was a lie. Instead, there was some snow last night while I slept, and then rain for most of today. The result is a slushy mixture of mess. It was slippery enough that for the first time this school year, I walked
Sophie Kinsella sold 50 million books from her popular "Shopaholic" series.
Raul Malo was the lead singer of the Mavericks and the co-writer of many of their singles.
In this 1815th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike remembers Toronto-born architect and designer Frank Gehry with special guest Jim Shedden. This episode is exactly 38:47. 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 1814th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike dives deep into the history of Consumers Distributing with insider reports from Lorraine Somerfeld. We cover the store's history, reveal secrets, discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly, and explain why Consumers went the way of the dodo in 1996. And
Are you familiar with this 2020 jam by Ava Max. It was a big hit. That melody might remind you of a certain Bon Jovi banger called You Give Love A Bad Name. It's the same tune. But wait, there's more. That Bon Jovi hit was essentially a re-write of
I had Colin and John-Angus MacDonald over a few weeks ago for an episode of Toronto Mike'd and I really liked them. We're talking two sweethearts. I left that convo determined to catch the next Trews show possible. That was tonight at the Danforth Music Hall, and they rocked. What
As surreal as it sounds, I was the 2025 Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade Grand Marshal. I was honoured to be invited, but had one request. I wanted the legend that is Peter Gross to be by my side for the duration of the parade, which ran from First Street
Toronto-born Frank Gehry was the acclaimed architect who designed a new facade for the Art Gallery of Ontario on Dundas Street and whose works include Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
In this 1813th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 3rd episode of Rewinder, Mike chats with Blair Packham about what's happening in the Canadian media landscape. This episode is exactly 1:55:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on
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 1812th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Annette Mangaard about her fascinating life and multimedia artist Nobuo Kubota. This episode is exactly 1:14:06. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
Melanie Ng first joined CityNews in 2010 and was best known as a host of Breakfast Television until 2022. She's recently been on the air at CityNews 24/7, but she's not only leaving CityNews, but she's leaving Toronto for a new home in Calgary. View this post on Instagram
Steve Cropper was the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, which backed artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor. He also acted as the producer of many of these records.
In this 1811th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Phillippa Cranston about her facinating life and extraordinary brother Toller Cranston who was a figure skating champion and prolific artist. This episode is exactly 1:17:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
In this 1810th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 48th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out festive jams for the holiday season. This episode is exactly 2:25:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
I just read a CBC article about how Toronto might get 2-4cm of snow today. Accompanying the article is a pretty picture of a cyclist in the snow. I often see such pictures when organizations write about snow in Toronto, and I always zoom in to see if it's me
I'm just now coming up for air after yesterday's wonderful #TMLX21 at Palma's Kitchen. Based on the free Palma Pasta meal vouchers we had well over 100 people. And just before the closing bell the last can of Great Lakes beer was consumed. So a HUGE thank you to Palma
In this 1809th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike records live from Palma's Kitchen at #TMLX21. This episode is exactly 3:13:37. 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
Tom Stoppard was the playwright and screenwriter best known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Jumpers, Travesties, Night and Day, The Real Thing, Arcadia, The Invention of Love, The Coast of Utopia, Rock 'n' Roll, and Leopoldstadt.
In this 1808th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with the remarkable Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 1:43:20. 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
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.
Fuzzy Zoeller was the golfer who won the 1979 Masters and 1984 US Open.
In this 1807th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Dave Hodge before Dave unveils his 100 favourite songs of 2025. See the entire list at hodge100.com. This episode is exactly 1:21:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
Joe Warmington quoted me in the Toronto Sun today with regards to 640 Toronto's John Oakley airing his last show on Friday. WARMINGTON: Legendary AM 640 host John Oakley hangs up his micSay it ain’t so but John Oakley will host his final afternoon drive show for Toronto 640
