Toronto Mike

My Post-Twitter Plan

Ever since Elon Musk took over Twitter five months ago, users have been bracing for the social media site's demise. Twitter is dying, apparently. I have no idea what the future of Twitter entails, all I know is that of this writing I'm still active on the site and I'm
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Canada Dominates Honduras

I was all in as our Canadian men's soccer team qualified for the Word Cup in 2022, and of course, I was laser focused on our three matches in Qatar, but I had never seen this squad live. Until last night, that is. I was at BMO Field for a
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2023 Blue Jays Primer with Keegan Matheson: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1227

In this 1227th episode of Toronto Mike'd, MLB.com's Keegan Matheson primes you for the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays season. This episode is exactly 1:31:40. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe
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Tim & Friends Comes to an End

In January 2021, Sid Seixeiro announced he was leaving the Tim & Sid show that aired on Sportsnet for a new opportunity on Breakfast Television. Tim & Sid continued with Tim Micallef and friends, a show they naturally named Tim & Friends. Now, Tim Micallef has announced that Tim &
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Open Mike

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.
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Johnnie Walters, Dead at 90

I still remember walking Yonge Street and participating in a trivia contest hosted by CKCO-TV's Johnnie Walters. I still remember the larger than life laugh when I cracked a lame joke. That show Johnnie Walters was hosting was called Trivia Company, and he hosted it from 1984 to 1988. During
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The MuchMusic Episodes of Toronto Mike'd

You've probably heard there's a new documentary about MuchMusic entitled 299 Queen Street West. I haven't seen it yet, but I'm naturally curious what footage they've unearthed and who they've talked to for the doc. Here are the MuchMusic people I've had longform conversations with on my podcast, Toronto Mike'd.
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Open Mike

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.
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Mid-March Musings

Just a few random thoughts on a mid-March morning. I think my body is adjusting to blood thinners... I get a mild headache now and then, but otherwise I feel like my normal self. The brain blood clot, btw, should be with me for another 6-12 months.When I mess
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Bobby Caldwell, Dead at 71

Bobby Caldwell is the singer best known for his signature song "What You Won't Do for Love" from his double platinum debut album Bobby Caldwell in 1978. Bobby Caldwell also wrote the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single "The Next Time I Fall" for Amy Grant and Peter Cetera.
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