For the past few months, I've been producing a weekly WPBL podcast hosted by Ashton Lansdell. As you can imagine, Ashton and I have become pretty close. This afternoon, in Springfield, Illinois, Ashton and her LA Queens will play the New York Heights in the inaugural WPBL game. I've been
Bill Atanasoff was a former City-TV cameraman who was struck by a driver on November 9, 2010, while on assignment. Bill suffered severe head trauma, a broken neck, broken pelvis and two broken legs, but his story was not a sad one, but an inspiring one. Peter Gross called me
Arlene Smith was a founding member of the Chantels, singing their 1957 hit Maybe, which defined the girl group sound.
Jane Brown was first heard on Toronto radio in the mid-80s, and she's on the air as I type. This and more was discussed during her Toronto Mike'd debut yesterday, and I wondered aloud if she's now the Toronto radio host with the earliest Toronto radio debut. Lee "Beef" Eckley,
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 1941st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Zoomer morning show host Jane Brown about her career in radio at Newstalk 1010, 680 News, CHFI, CISS FM, Q107, and the CKO Radio Network. This episode is exactly 1:24:34. You can listen to this episode in a
In this 1940th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Todd Bueler returns to kick out more jams from his 1970s adventures in Swansea. This episode is exactly 1:22:53. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
Kavinsky was a French musician, DJ, producer who is best known for Nightcall, a stellar jam from the Drive soundtrack.
Scott Hylands was a prolific Canadian actor who portrayed Detective Kevin "O.B." O'Brien on Night Heat.
It's still July, but stores are already promoting their "back to school savings". Who amongst us can resist a "back to school sale"? Other than the CNE opening, does anything trigger back to school anxiety more than back to school ads and commercials? Here are some vintage BiWay back to
Glen Hansard was the Irish musician who won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly, which he wrote for the film Once.
I'm so sick of Rogers. Earlier today I read yet another Rogers press release, this one about Wednesday night NHL games. Prime Video and Rogers Communications today announced a 12-year agreement for Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning
On this 1939th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with folk-roots singer-songwriter Matthew Holtby about his 25 years in radio and making a real go of his music career. This episode is exactly 1:15:12. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
On this 1938th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 55th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite 1990s Eurodance jams. This episode is exactly 2:04:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
Swimming, hiking, canoeing, campfires and more! An annual tradition that started when my oldest turned three is now in its third decade.
My youngest, who typically gets car sick on long drives, enjoyed every minute of our ride to Pinery Provincial Park this week. The Typhoon Silver 2026 Santa Fe HEV wasn't just smooth, but it was big enough for all our gear. The 2026 Santa Fe HEV has all the safety
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 1937th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares a rare audio gem from 1981. It's Camping in Canada featuring Big Bird and Oscar. This episode is exactly 53:09. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
In this 1936th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike and Jeremy Hopkin travel back to 1794 and record live from Scadding Cabin, Toronto's oldest surviving building. Guests include Bob Georgiou from the York Pioneer and Historical Society (YPHS), Shayda Spakowski with the Canadian National Exhibition and Fred Robbins, Lord of the
I spent the day at FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York (or is it The Bentway) and I was thoroughly impressed. Sure, the food and drink is overpriced, and the activities are loaded with crass commercialism, but it's very well organized and we had a blast. Before the actually game
Duane Ward ranks second in Blue Jays history in saves behind Tom Henke and had a league-best 45 saves as the Blue Jays repeated as World Series champions in 1993.
Jennifer Finch played bass for L7, an LA rock band best known for "Pretend We're Dead", a song I still throw in the mix.
Freddy Cannon was the singer best known for the hits "Tallahassee Lassie", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans", and "Palisades Park"
Steve Anthony's tenure as morning show host on CFNY 102.1 has been discussed on Toronto Mike'd often, particularly during conversations with Fred Patterson and Steve himself. Steve, a DJ on Montreal's CKGM, left the city for a gig in Toronto on Q107. Then, MuchMusic called and he jumped at
