In this edition of the Progressive Past of Modern Melodies, Mike, Brother Bill and Cam Gordon are joined by Scot Turner as they dive deep into the history of 80s and 90s dance music in Canada. This episode is exactly 2:06:13. You can listen to this episode in
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.
"Be My Baby" is undoubtedly one of the greatest pop records of all-time. The Ronettes recorded it in 1963 and peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Here it is, although you're likely singing it in your head already. Brian Wilson was obsessed with "Be My Baby". His response
Jim Pappin won the Stanley Cup in 1964 and 1967 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He led the league in playoff goals and points in 1967 with four goals and six assists in the Finals, including the Cup-winning goal in Game 6 on May 2, 1967.
In this 1073rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Al Grego who plays 18 highlights from episodes 751-1000 of Toronto Mike'd. This episode is exactly 1:28:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe
In this 1072nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician John Finley about his years with Jon and Lee & the Checkmates, Rhinoceros, I Will Serenade You, Three Dog Night covering it as Let Me Serenade You, SoulBop! and moving home for love after 40 years in LA. This
We live in a strange new world where you can be friendly with people you've never met. Shawn Hammond was a devout listener of Toronto Mike'd who tweeted at me often as @ledzephead, always with a thoughtful observation about an episode or simply to support me and what I do.
In this 1071st episode of Toronto Mike'd, a Mikeumentary about The Mighty Q, 29 different FOTMs share stories from 45 years of Q107. This episode features Joanne Wilder, Maureen Holloway, Jeff Woods, Jesse Dylan, Gene Valaitis, John Gallagher, Craig Venn, Al Joynes, John Scholes, Andy Frost, Shirley McQueen, Brother Jake
In this 1070th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Liz Braun from the Toronto Sun about working for Bernie Finkelstein, working in PR, moving to the Toronto Sun in 1985 and her Sun colleagues through the years. We also talk about her recent coverage of the allegations against John
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 1069th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Kenny Robinson and Darren Frost about their life and times in comedy, their Rank and Vile tour, and the comic greats they've worked with. This episode is exactly 1:27:13. You can listen to this episode in a variety
In this 1068th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Rick Hunter a.k.a. Rick Murray about how his childhood friendship with Roger Ashby resulted in a five-year stint at 1050 CHUM that catapulted him into a lifelong career in radio. This episode is exactly 1:12:09. You
Last week, in response to lies Dean Blundell was spewing about me on his show, I dropped episode 1066 of Toronto Mike'd. If you haven't heard it yet, I explain everything in the first 30 minutes. Then, out of nowhere, Mike Bullard started attacking me via Twitter and podcasts. And
In this 1067th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Wendy Mesley about her exit from CBC and Maureen Holloway about her exit from CHFI and her experience with John Derringer. There's also talk of Maureen and Wendy's new podcast, my recent experiences being bullied and threatened by Mike Bullard,
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 1066th episode of Toronto Mike'd, I tell my story about being defamed by Fearless Fred Kennedy and Dean Blundell. I've had enough of this relentless bullying and this constant stream of lies. This episode is exactly 1:28:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety
In this 1065th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 6th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Stu Stone and Cam Gordon as they kick out jams with a prominent saxophone part. Stu is also surprised by a visitor from his past. This episode is exactly 2:00:00 You can
Major League Soccer just announced a 10-year deal with Apple beginning in 2023. In a historic first for sports, fans can stream every single MLS match through the Apple TV app, without any local blackouts or restrictions. 10-year deal, beginning in 2023. Every MLS and Leagues Cup* match. Select MLS
Yes, Bill Cosby did awful things, and is an awful person, but I believe in giving credit where credit is due so I'd like to thank The Cosby Show for introducing me to Ray Charles way back in '85. Specifically, The Cosby Show introduced me to "(Night Time Is) The
In this 1064th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Amber Payie about her years at 680 News and CHUM, doing traffic at CP24 (and 1050 and 104.5 and 1010), her experience in radio as a woman, why she left Bell Media, and why she left the country. This
Philip Baker Hall was the actor best known for his roles in Secret Honor, Hard Eight, Duck, Say Anything..., Boogie Nights, The Truman Show, Magnolia, The Contender, Zodiac and Argo. And of course, he was Lt. Joe Bookman on Seinfeld.
This has been running on the Rogers TV listings channel all week.
Julee Cruise was the singer whose ethereal music deepened the drama of David Lynch’s work. Cruise’s best-known song was Falling, used as the theme to Twin Peaks, Lynch’s iconic TV show that debuted in 1990.
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 1063rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Chef Jordan Wagman about his lifelong battle with psoriasis, the removal of gluten, dairy and refined sugars from his diet, the role of cannabis in his life, his mental health challenges, the Kind Summer Fair and more. This episode is
