In the TMU, the Toronto Mike Universe, we use the hashtag #SORFH when someone passes away. We'll also use it when something dies. #SORFH stands for Shout Out to Ridley Funeral Home. The Tesla Cybertruck is dying. It's the end of an error. Elon Musk made the announcement on his
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.
I wouldn't claim to be a loyal following of salon.com, but I've occasionally clicked over to read an article shared on social media or reddit. The American news and opinion website has seemingly always been there, because it was. It launched in 1995. Today, November 5th, 2026, it shut
On this 2009th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer songwriter Katie Dauson about her music, selling out the El Mocambo, raising awareness with TV and radio ads, why she creates art and how she benefits from her loving and supportive parents. This episode is exactly 1:07:10.
On this 2008th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with MasterChef Canada contestant Monika Baird about her experience on the show, her career as a child actor, her role in saving Sneaky Dee's and being a member of the Toronto-based lesbian social group called “The Vortex.” This episode is exactly
On this 2007th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Rider, Senior Political Reporter at The Toronto Star, as they count down the Top 10 Toronto Election #FunFacts. This episode is exactly 1:11:52. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
On this 2006th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dr. Cliff Redford - The Worldwide Vet, about his new memoir Far and Wild and his life and travels as a veterinarian without borders. This episode is exactly 1:23:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety
Jerry Koosman was a two-time all-star pitcher and member of the 1969 World Series champion Miracle Mets, posting a 17–9 record with a 2.28 ERA and 180 strikeouts.
Every once in a while, someone you know writes a book. And when that someone is a friend, there's a natural inclination to tell people about it. In my last full-time job as a digital marketing guy for a B2B software company, I worked from home with a global crew.
I can't remember when I first heard the term El Niño, but I feel like it's only been the past decade. Apparently we're experiencing the biggest El Niño yet, and it's really changed this fall in Toronto. El Niño is a natural climate pattern characterized by the periodic warming of
On this 2005th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Brad Gushue and Stephen Brunt about Gushue: The Making of a Champion, a memoir by Olympic curling gold medalist and six-time Brier champion Brad Gushue, co-written with award-winning journalist Stephen Brunt. This episode is exactly 1:05:02. You can
In an article for Unity Health Toronto, broadcast journalist Reshmi Nair has gone public with her recent health battle as she continues to recover from a stroke. In February 2026, Reshmi Nair was at her East York home when, without warning, the left side of her body stopped working. The
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.
On this 2004th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Simon Evans about his years at Much Music hosting City Limits, The Wedge and being a VJ before moving to Space TV and, upon being packaged out, Hollywood Suite. This episode is exactly 1:40:09. You can listen to
Patrick Stewart was the actor best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men.
Elke Sommer was the Golden Globe-winning actress best known for “A Shot in the Dark”, the second installment of the “Pink Panther” film franchise.
Barbara Barrie was the actress best known for her Oscar-nominated role in 1979’s Breaking Away, as well as the TV series Barney Miller and Suddenly Susan.
On this 2003rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with FOTM Hall of Famer Stu Stone about Bob McCown's Toronto Mike'd debut, the passings of Eric Bauza and Peter Cullen, the recent promotional tour for Don't F**k with Ghosts, and more. This episode is exactly 1:53:34. You
Susan Saint James was the actress best known for her roles on the TV series McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie.
Walter Koenig was the actor who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the originalStar Trek television series and in several movies.
On this 2001st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Danny Marks about being a founding member of Edward Bear, being called one of Canada's finest lead guitarists by the Globe and Mail at just 19-years-old, playing stages from New York to LA opening for Led Zeppelin, Paul Butterfield and
Eric Bauza was the Emmy Award-winning voice actor behind Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Back in December 2020, I enjoyed a lengthy conversation with Eric Bauza about his life growing up in Toronto and his love for GTA nostalgia. It's well worth a listen. Here's the
11 years ago, I jotted down a list of ten attainable guests I was pursuing for Toronto Mike'd. Here's that list. Maestro Fresh WesBob McCownKids in the Hall (any or all!)Peter MansbridgeMoses ZnaimerDon CherrySarah PolleyJayne EastwoodRon MacLeanDave “Bookie” BookmanIt's time for an update! Maestro Fresh Wes - Maestro has
I've been getting many questions over the past 24 hours as to how Bob McCown came to be my guest for episode 2000 of Toronto Mike'd. I'm also getting many "has hell frozen over?" comments. So before I get into it, listen to Bob McCown on Toronto Mike'd. I promise
In this 2000th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bob McCown about how he ended up in sports media, his start on the radio at CKFH, being the first Toronto Blue Jays public address announcer at Exhibition Stadium, launching Sportsline on Global TV, launching Prime Time Sports on 1430
