Are you familiar with this 2020 jam by Ava Max. It was a big hit. That melody might remind you of a certain Bon Jovi banger called You Give Love A Bad Name. It's the same tune. But wait, there's more. That Bon Jovi hit was essentially a re-write of
I had Colin and John-Angus MacDonald over a few weeks ago for an episode of Toronto Mike'd and I really liked them. We're talking two sweethearts. I left that convo determined to catch the next Trews show possible. That was tonight at the Danforth Music Hall, and they rocked. What
As surreal as it sounds, I was the 2025 Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade Grand Marshal. I was honoured to be invited, but had one request. I wanted the legend that is Peter Gross to be by my side for the duration of the parade, which ran from First Street
Toronto-born Frank Gehry was the acclaimed architect who designed a new facade for the Art Gallery of Ontario on Dundas Street and whose works include Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
In this 1813th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 3rd episode of Rewinder, Mike chats with Blair Packham about what's happening in the Canadian media landscape. This episode is exactly 1:55:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow 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 1812th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Annette Mangaard about her fascinating life and multimedia artist Nobuo Kubota. This episode is exactly 1:14:06. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
Melanie Ng first joined CityNews in 2010 and was best known as a host of Breakfast Television until 2022. She's recently been on the air at CityNews 24/7, but she's not only leaving CityNews, but she's leaving Toronto for a new home in Calgary. View this post on Instagram
Steve Cropper was the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, which backed artists such as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor. He also acted as the producer of many of these records.
In this 1811th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Phillippa Cranston about her facinating life and extraordinary brother Toller Cranston who was a figure skating champion and prolific artist. This episode is exactly 1:17:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
In this 1810th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 48th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out festive jams for the holiday season. This episode is exactly 2:25:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
I just read a CBC article about how Toronto might get 2-4cm of snow today. Accompanying the article is a pretty picture of a cyclist in the snow. I often see such pictures when organizations write about snow in Toronto, and I always zoom in to see if it's me
I'm just now coming up for air after yesterday's wonderful #TMLX21 at Palma's Kitchen. Based on the free Palma Pasta meal vouchers we had well over 100 people. And just before the closing bell the last can of Great Lakes beer was consumed. So a HUGE thank you to Palma
In this 1809th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike records live from Palma's Kitchen at #TMLX21. This episode is exactly 3:13:37. 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
Tom Stoppard was the playwright and screenwriter best known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Jumpers, Travesties, Night and Day, The Real Thing, Arcadia, The Invention of Love, The Coast of Utopia, Rock 'n' Roll, and Leopoldstadt.
In this 1808th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with the remarkable Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 1:43:20. 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
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.
Fuzzy Zoeller was the golfer who won the 1979 Masters and 1984 US Open.
In this 1807th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Dave Hodge before Dave unveils his 100 favourite songs of 2025. See the entire list at hodge100.com. This episode is exactly 1:21:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
Joe Warmington quoted me in the Toronto Sun today with regards to 640 Toronto's John Oakley airing his last show on Friday. WARMINGTON: Legendary AM 640 host John Oakley hangs up his micSay it ain’t so but John Oakley will host his final afternoon drive show for Toronto 640
13+ years into this thing and still blown away that I get to hang with the big dogs at BBC and Serial.
In this 1806th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Oren Wesfield, author of The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse, as he unveils his top 10 Canadian basketball players of all-time. Buy this book here. This episode is exactly 1:08:11. You can listen to this
Colleen Jones was the curler who the won world women’s championships in 2001 and 2004 and was a six-time Canadian women’s champion. She made 21 appearances at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national championships and played more Scotties games than any curler in Canadian history.
In this 1805th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Michael Sadler from Saga about his health, the band, and what's next. Co-hosting this episode is Saga superfan Cousin Jano. Here's Michael's Youtube Channel, his Unicorn Umbrellas project and his show with David Barrett. This episode is exactly 1:41:
The final broadcast of The John Oakley Show is airing this Friday, November 28, 2025 on 640 Toronto. That closes the book on a 46-year career on the air. John Oakley left 1010 for 640 to take over for Humble and Fred who left Mojo Radio for Mix 99.9.
