In this 1799th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Les Klein, founder of Quadrangle, about how he transformed a heritage building at 299 Queen Street West into the headquarters of the CHUM-City media brand, fulfilling the vision of Moses Znaimer. This episode is exactly 1:18:24. You can
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 1798th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Barry Hertz, the Deputy Arts Editor and Film Editor for The Globe and Mail, about his life writing about movies, particularly the Fast and the Furious franchise, documented in his new book Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind
Last night, I was at Bif Naked: A Documentary's Toronto premiere at The Royal. I got to hang with my pal Bif, enjoy the film and then enjoy an intimate live performance. This film is coming to Superchannel in the new year, and I think Bif fans will love it
In this 1797th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike Stafford and Supriya Dwivedi are reunited. This episode is exactly 1:32:04. 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
In this 1796th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 47th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out food jams. This episode is exactly 2:14:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow
Sally Kirkland was the actress best known for her starring role in 1987’s Anna, which earned her a Golden Globe award and an Oscar nomination. She appeared in over 250 film and TV productions, including 1991’s JFK and 2003’s Bruce Almighty.
Terry Fox has been inspiring me for 45 years, and tonight I had the privilege of attending the premiere viewing of FOTM Sean Menard's new documentary Run Terry Run at Roy Thomson Hall. The score was performed live by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. There was a wealth of footage I'd
In this 1795th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with vocalist Colin MacDonald and guitarist John-Angus MacDonald from The Trews about the ongoing history of the band. This episode is exactly 1:16:22. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
Lenny Wilkens was a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach. He coached 2,487 games in the NBA, which is still a record, including 263 with the Toronto Raptors.
According to Billboard, an AI singer named Xania Monet is “the first known AI artist to earn enough radio airplay to debut on a Billboard radio chart.” I've heard this song, and it's rather underwhleming, but it's fine. I'd compare this AI voice to Beyonce. If you asked the software
Mel Bridgeman played 14 seasons in the NHL, playing in two Stanley Cup Finals with the Philadelphia Flyers. He was also the first GM of the moder-day Ottawa Senators.
Starting in 2018, Dave Hodge has unveiled his 100 favourite songs of the calendar year on Toronto Mike'd. I'm honoured to help facilitate this. VP even maintains hodge100.com. Dave's Hodge 100 for 2025 is scheduled for November 27, two days before TMLX21 at Palma's Kitchen. This is year 9.
In this 1794th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Hawksley Workman who is touring Ontario with gusto and passion. This episode is exactly 1:02:55. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
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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 1793rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ralph Benmergui in an attempt to make sense of it all. This episode is exactly 1:38:07. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
FOTM David Common is leaving CBC Radio One here in Toronto as the host of Metro Morning to take over for future FOTM Heather Hiscox on CBC News Network where David will host CBC Morning Live. Heather Hiscox has announced her retirement and will be hosting her final show for
In this 1792nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with lead vocalist Scott Anderson and guitarist James Black from Finger Eleven about their Burlington roots, the birth of Rainbow Butt Monkeys, finding international success as Finger Eleven and their new music. This episode is exactly 1:05:43. You can
Diane Ladd was an actress who appeared in over 200 films and television shows, receiving three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Wild at Heart, and Rambling Rose.
In this 1791st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with music journalist Karen Bliss about her career writing about music, covering the darker side of the industry, and recent losses she's suffered. This episode is exactly 1:38:25. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
Dick Cheney was the 46th vice-president, who served alongside Republican President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009.
In this 1790th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Godfather of Canadian Spoken Word Dwayne Morgan. This episode is exactly 1:07:26. 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
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