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Joey Moss became the Edmonton Oilers locker room attendant in 1984, after he was recommended by Wayne Gretzky who was dating his sister at the time. If you're of a certain age, you know this 1986 PSA featuring Joey Moss and Wayne Gretzky well.
My friend Mark, who recently ran around Toronto, wanted to bike around the city. When he asked me if I wanted to join him, I couldn't think of a good reason not to, so at 7am this morning we rode off on our 136.4 km adventure. That's right, our
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 hivemind.
In this 740th episode, Mike kicks out great jams from Canadian women with Cam Gordon, Sammy Kohn and Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 2:14:03. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to
A sign warning people about Covid-19 is surrounded by flames during the Hennessey fire near Lake Berryessa in Napa, California on August 18, 2020. - As of the late hours of August 18, the Hennessey fire has merged with at least 7 fires and is now called the LNU Lightning
I opened the TMDS backyard studio back in June and it totally reinvigorated my zest for podcasting. In mid-March I pivoted to Zoom recordings and after three months of that, I was starving for in-person conversations. The backyard studio allowed me and a guest to record in person while physically
In this 739th episode, Mike chats with Ben about his contributions to the release of the new Gord Downie album, The Chesterfield, Liisa Ladouceur, and ten more jams Ben loves. This episode is exactly 1:40:06. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in
This is an ongoing true story of how PicRights International Inc. is trying to threaten my clients Humble and Fred into giving them $950. Here is the initial email to Humble and Fred from PicRights International Inc. Image License Validation for Reuters News & Media Inc - Reference Number: 4513-0570-7530
In this 738th episode, Mike chats with Sportsnet baseball analyst Joe Siddall about his years playing for the Expos, Marlins and Tigers, how Jerry Howarth helped him become a broadcaster, his move from the radio booth to television and more. This episode is exactly 1:15:59. You can listen
The buzz today is that Halloween is cancelled in Toronto. That's the headline you've likely seen or heard several times by now. In reality, the directive from Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, is this: Traditional door-to-door trick or treating is not recommended.No shit, Sherlock. Traditional door-to-door
In this 737th episode, Mike chats with Manfred Sittmann about his band Elephants and Stars, working with Ron Hawkins and Ian Blurton, dealing with family members who still support Donald Trump, and the only band that matters. This episode is exactly 1:21:04. You can listen to this episode
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed veteran centre Joe Thornton to a one-year, $700,000 contract. Jumbo Joe has 420 goals, 1,089 assists and 1,509 points in 1,636 career NHL games. He has 31 goals and 133 points in 179 playoff games. It's a tiny contract, and
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 hivemind.
In this 736th episode, Mike kicks out offspring jams (not to be confused with Offspring jams) with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:17:39. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play
I've been working with Dana Levenson on her new podcast and the first episode has finally dropped! Episode one features a candid discussion with Michael Landsberg. Here's a teaser. Imagine if you could talk about your depression without feeling judged or petrified that you may lose your job, your friends,
In this 735th episode, Mike chats with Peter Gross about the number of times he's fallen for a smooth sales pitch on Facebook or television. Watch it, buddy! This episode is exactly 1:08:15. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in
Joe Morgan is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame who won two World Series championships with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975 and 1976 and was also named the National League MVP in each of those years. Considered one of the greatest second basemen of all-time, Morgan was inducted
Remember March 11? That was just before everything changed. On that day, Flow 93-5 announced they were syndicating New York's The Breakfast Club featuring Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy. To make room for this US-based morning show, Blake Carter and Peter Kash were moved to the afternoon
In this unnumbered episode, Mike shares Chris Sheppard's Club 102 from 8pm on May 31, 1987. This episode is exactly 47:24. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow
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 hivemind.
In this 734th episode, Mike kicks out killer jams with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:16:05. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow
In this 733rd episode, Mike chats with The Athletic's Raptors Reporter Blake Murphy about his years writing at Raptors Republic, for The Score, how he got the gig at The Athletic, Carl English, Columbia House Party, and more. This episode is exactly 1:41:29. You can listen to this
When I was a younger man, I'd check for two items before leaving the home: wallet and keys. Then, in my 30s, I added an item. I'd check for three items before leaving the home: wallet, keys and phone. Today, there's a vital fourth item added to the list. I
Johnny Nash was the singer best known for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now," but to me, he's best known as the man who sang The Mighty Hercules theme song.
