In this 1934th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Architourist Dave LeBlanc about his new book Hidden Toronto, his years writing for The Globe & Mail, his lengthy career at CFRB 1010, and Irma Girdle. This episode is exactly 1:24:30. You can listen to this episode
That decade was the 1980s, and the top 102 CFNY songs published by the Toronto Sun on January 1, 1990, were topped by: 10. Depeche Mode - I Just Can't Get Enough 9. U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday 8. The Clash - London Calling 7. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Today, Toronto has the worst air quality in the world. The sky is a freaky orange and the smell of smoke it in the air. We can thank wildfires in northwestern Ontario.
Ever since I moved to south Etobicoke 13 years ago, I've been getting better and better at cottaging in the city. Here in Toronto we are blessed with some fantastic bike trails where you can forget you're in Canada's largest city. Throw in some quiet beaches and tremendous kayaking routes,
Mike Bendixen, the program director at AM640, has resigned. His last day on the job will be Friday. Mike Bendixen was formerly the program director at Newstalk 1010 for over a decade before being let go in November 2021. He joined Corus Entertainment as "Director of Talk and Talent" at
Many of you are sending me Instagram reels regarding Patricia Jaggernauth, but I'm unable to verify those claims and therefore won't amplify that news here. I'd rather take a moment to talk about the Emmy award Patricia Jaggernauth claims she won. It's literally in the first line of Patricia Jaggernauth's
In this 1933rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Jeremy Hopkin goes off on AI slop. This episode is exactly 1:39:02. 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
Sam Neill was the actor best known for playing paleontologist Alan Grant in Jurassic Park. He also had key roles in A Cry In The Dark, The Piano and The Hunt For Red October.
Let's remember that time Loretta Foods Ltd and Jesse and Gene, while hosting mornings on AM640 following their dismissal at CFTR (who went all news), donated 6540 bottles of brew nuts (snack peanuts) to the Daily Food Bank's Thanksgiving food drive. I'm intrigued by the number 6540. The station is
Here's a vintage ad for Bat Day at a Blue Jays game. I'm not sure what year this ad is from, but there's no area code in the telephone numbers for Go or the TTC, so this is from the 2000 season or earlier. Also, the Angels are listed as
In this 1932nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Shaun Verreault and Safwan Javed from Wide Mouth Mason about the origin of the band in Saskatoon, the role of Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar and Big Shiny Tunes, and their sound that moves fluidly between alternative rock, earthy blues,
In this 1931st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp about the 2026 Toronto mayoral election, the World Cup, AI, One Yonge, martial arts and more. This episode is exactly 1:01:22. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen 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 1930th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Juno winner Suzie McNeil about her experience on Rockstar: INXS, her pop career that followed, and her pivot to soul. This episode is exactly 1:30:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
Bonnie Tyler was the husky voiced singer best known for the #1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart", a Jim Steinman joint originally intended for Meat Loaf, and "It's a Heartache" and "Holding Out for a Hero".
I produce a WPBL Podcast hosted by professional baseball player Ashton Lansdell and we just wrapped a recording following a press conference to announce the nicknames for the WPBL teams this inaugural season. WPBL Team Nicknames and LogosThis season, which gets underway in Springfield, Illinois on August 1, will feature
On this 1929th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with radio veteran Jim Lang about the six radio stations shuttered by Rogers this week and the future of AM radio in Canada. This episode is exactly 34:58. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen
This morning it was announced that Rogers was shutting down six AM radio stations across the country, letting 230 people go in the process. Rogers is returning those six AM radio licenses to the CRTC. The AM radio stations shuttered by Rogers are: Sportsnet 960 in Calgary660 NewsRadio in Calgary1130
In this 1928th episode of Toronto Mike'd and 10th FOTMCast, Mike chats with Cam Gordon and Tyler Campbell about everything that's happened in the TMU (Toronto Mike'd Universe) over the past quarter. This episode is for realheads only! This episode is exactly 3:21:44. You can listen to this
Renata Ford was the wife of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford.
I just returned from my second kayak of the Humber River this summer. It was amazing, but I did notice some missing wildlife. There were plenty of ducks, swans and turtles, but where were the big beautiful birds I'd see last summer? I'm no birder, but I'm certain one type
I wrote about the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area bike trail last month when I rode it for the first time. I find myself returning to this new trail day after day because I've fallen in love with it. It's quiet and serene and beautiful, and it's right there off
When Ed Keenan visited the other day, he mentioned that The Toronto Star listed "25 greatest Toronto songs" recently. Here's their list. 25. ‘YYZ’- Rush, 1981 24. ‘BaKardi Slang’ - Kardinal Offishall, 2001 23. ‘The Old Apartment’ - Barenaked Ladies, 1996 22. ‘Toronto Tontos’ - Max Webster, 1976 21.
In this 1927th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike remembers Tommy Hunter, who has passed away at the age of 89. This episode is exactly 49:26. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via
