Tucker & Maura Mornings on energy 95.3 - Not Virgins Anymore!
I don't often write about Hamilton radio, but this one seems to have a Toronto slant. Back in November, 999 Virgin Radio cut their Tucker in the Morning with Maura Grierson morning show and replaced it with Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde and TJ.
Meanwhile, over at Hamilton's 95.3 Fresh Radio, Corus turfed their morning show that featured Darrin Laidman and Colleen Rusholme.
Sorry to learn @953FreshRadio turfed their morning show today. That includes Colleen Rusholme. https://t.co/lQRorYfPLt
— Toronto Mike (@torontomike) March 14, 2019
Today, 95.3 Fresh Radio rebranded as energy 95.3 and unveiled their new Tucker & Maura morning show. And here's a cheeky tease for the new show.
And if you're a Colleen Rusholme fan like me, you'll be happy to see she's back on the station hosting the afternoon drive show from 2-6pm.
It seems Hamilton's new energy 95.3 will present itself as a Toronto station, fighting for a slice of the Virgin Radio / KiSS 92.5 / CHUM 104.5 / CHFI pie.
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Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 444: Garvia Bailey
In this 444th episode, Mike chats with broadcaster Garvia Bailey about co-founding Jazzcast, working for the CBC and JAZZ.FM, raising a teenage daughter and more. This episode is exactly 2:01:35.
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Of Tatti and Hebsy
Hamilton's TSN Radio 1150 has cancelled their afternoon drive show, which means Jim Tatti has been relieved of his duties there. Jim is still contributing to Leafs games on Toronto's TSN Radio 1050, however.
I used to love watching Jim Tatti and Mark Hebscher on Global's Sportsline. That was appointment viewing for me, and now I get to co-host Hebsy's excellent Hebsy on Sports podcast. Hebsy put yesterday's episode on YouTube, so sample this ep and if you like what you hear you should subscribe to the podcast at HebsyOnSports.com.
And yes, I've reached out to Jim and invited him to come on Toronto Mike'd. Last time he said no, but this time he said he may come on later this year. That's progress!
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Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 443: Stephen Fearing
In this 443rd episode, Mike chats with Stephen Fearing about his solo career, years with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and Fearing and White before he kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 2:37:50.
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Open Mike
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 hivemind.
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Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 442: Michael Grange
In this 442nd episode, Mike chats with Sportsnet's Michael Grange about his years writing for the Globe and Mail, his work at Sportsnet covering basketball, RJ Barrett, the Toronto Raptors and more. This episode is exactly 2:05:31.
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Rodecaster Pro Added to TMDS Studio
Last week, I made the most significant upgrade to the TMDS studio since I first set everything up over six years ago. I purchased the new Rodecaster Pro.
This really is the latest and greatest soundboard on the market. It's got channels for my four Rode Procaster mics, one for USB I use to record on my laptop, one for connecting a cable to a smartphone, one for Bluetooth and one for eight colourful buttons that will play pre-loaded audio.
It's pricey, but it features multistage dynamics, such as compression, limiting, de-essing and noise-gating. Robbie J can finally stop telling me I need to buy a compressor. Truth be told, I'm still getting used to this change. After seven years of getting on that mic, I'm now hearing Stoakley's voice in my head telling me to back off the mic. That's going to take a little time.
Tonight, I gave the Bluetooth channel a thorough test. We called Bogota and recorded a phone conversation. It worked like a charm.
I now play the Toronto Mike'd theme and Rosy & Grey from the board itself, and other audio (like Ralph Benmergui's jams) from my laptop. Recording calls is now super easy and if I don't have a laptop with me, recording to a microSD card is simple. And most importantly as far as TMDS is concerned, this new setup is much easier to take on the road for remote recordings.
In podcasting, the only constant is change. The evolution will not be televised... it will be podcast!
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Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 441: Ralph Benmergui Returns
In this 441st episode, Mike catches up with television and radio personality Ralph Benmergui before he kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:57:48.
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