John Turner was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 17th prime minister of Canada from June 30 to September 17, 1984.
September 19, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and a pioneering advocate for women’s rights.
Thanks to all who came out to #TMLX6 tonight at Marie Curtis Park. Stu Stone set the over/under at 19.5 and we were over! I didn't want 2020 to go by without a TMLX, so this really hit the spot. I can't wait for TMLX7 in 2021 when
In this 723rd episode, Mike kicks out the best autumn jams with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:07:29. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen
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.
Is this mundane fact worthy of a blog entry? Yes! I can't remember the last time I watched the Blue Jays on television because the vast majority of games have aired on Sportsnet ONE or another Sportsnet station I don't receive with my current cable package. But tonight's game (which
Starting last week with 123 Simpson Ave, every week I'm sharing a home listed for sale by The Keitner Group. Today's home is located at 17 Stanley Ave in Toronto's Mimico neighbourhood. See the virtual tour here. 17 Stanley AveStunning One-Of-A-Kind Modern Scandinavian-Designed Luxury Home In Prime Mimico. Approx 4700
In this 722nd episode, Mike chats with Michelle Sturino about her career in sports media and why she's stepped away after 15 years because of sexism in the industry. This episode is exactly 1:37:55. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple
In this 721st episode, Mike chats with Bob Willette about his current status in radio and what's next for him before he kicks out 5 job jams and 5 radio jams. This episode is exactly 1:32:05. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
In this 720th episode, Mike chats with CTV Toronto Queen's Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello about leaving the anchor desk, covering Doug Ford and the back-to-school plan. Then he kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:20:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety
The Terry Fox Run will be rather different this year. I suppose that's par for the course. So many of our annual routines have been modified in this year of COVID-19. I'm still participating in the 2020 Terry Fox Run, even though we won't all be gathering at the same
In the late 80s, when I was first discovering rap music, I bought a collection entitled Rap Traxx. It gave you a taste of music by Run DMC, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Erik B. & Rakim, Salt N' Pepa and a Philadelphia outfit known as DJ Jazzy
What do Toronto's radio ratings look like during a pandemic when so many are working from home and time spent in a car commuting has plummeted? Thanks to Bray & Partners, we get a glimpse of the landscape according to Numeris. This is % Share of Hours Tuned in Toronto between
Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert was the singer and songwriter for Toots and The Maytals whose hits include "Pressure Drop," "Monkey Man" and "Do The Reggay," the last of which is said to have given the genre its name.
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.
In this 719th episode, Mike kicks out the best jams from previous guests of Toronto Mike'd with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:30:28. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play
When the pandemic was declared, plans for a big TMLX6 dissipated into the abyss. Here I was trying to disrupt things and COVID-19 said "hold my beer". I'll be damned if I'm going to let the summer of 2020 end without hosting TMLX6. I'm always telling my kids "safety first"
Diana Rigg became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series "The Avengers." She also starred in spy thriller "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" as the only woman ever to marry James Bond, and played Olenna Tyrell in "Game of Thrones."
In this 718th episode, Mike chats with Sportsnet's Rob Faulds about his career in sports media doing play-by-play for the Montreal Expos, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, curling, the Memorial Cup, tennis, and more. There's also a wonderful tribute to John Cerutti. This episode is exactly 1:42:23. You
In this 717th episode, Mike chats with Jay Douglas about his amazing career in music, singing with The Cougars, making Rob Ford dance, and the history of reggae music. This episode is exactly 1:04:05. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple
The Keitner Group has been a wonderful partner of Toronto Mike'd for several months, and Austin Keitner has become a personal friend. Every week, I'm going to share a home listed for sale by The Keitner Group. Today's home is located at 123 Simpson Ave in Toronto's Mimico neighbourhood. See
Man, did the PSAs of my youth ever leave an imprint. These public service announcements were frightening, I was afraid to light a cigarette, lose a limb or ask my old man to fix my toy General Lee. My bud Retrontario put together a fantastic compilation of the most shocking
Lou Brock was a six-time MLB All Star who won two World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals and retired as the all-time league leader in stolen bases (938). Only Rickey Henderson stole more bases.
Today was a first for me. I drove to Waterloo to meet my boy for brunch down the street from his new apartment. He's living on campus while attending Laurier University. Korner Kitchen Breakfast & Brunch EateryFollowing a great brunch, we took the short walk to check out his new
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.
