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Before we all gained access to the internet, I was exposed to new music on one of four ways: I heard a song on the radioI saw a video on television (Toronto Rocks, Video Hits, MuchMusic, etc.)A friend would tell me I was missing outI'd read about a band/
I awoke to news that Serge Ibaka had signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. I'm going to miss watching him play for my Raptors. Last season he averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds a game, but just as key, he was a cool cat with the perfect amount of swagger.
In this 755th episode, Mike is joined by Al Grego who unveils the most memorable moments from episodes 501-750 of Toronto Mike'd.. This episode is exactly 1:22:49. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play
This morning, I joined Mark Hebscher for the 212th episode of Hebsy on Sports. It was an interesting retrospective as Mark shared newspaper clippings his mother had kept, including this 1987 scathing review of Sportsline by Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun. We've been recording every Friday morning for as
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 754th episode, Mike kicks out boy band jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 2:13:49. 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
I sometimes think about that second week of March 2020 when everything changed. That Friday happened to be a Friday the 13th, and I had a few Toronto Mike'd guests visiting my basement, as well as Peter Gross for his podcast Down the Stretch and Mark Hebscher for his podcast
In this 753rd episode, Mike chats with Pat Mastroianni about playing the seminal role of Joey Jeremiah in Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, School's Out, and Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Zit Remedy, losing Stephanie Kaye, fucking Tessa Campanelli, the death of Neil Hope, Degrassi Palooza and his Degrassi documentary.
The Toronto Argonauts bring back the boat.
In this 752nd episode, Mike chats with Jordan Mlynek about the Toronto Miracle on December 5th before they kick out miracle jams and talk about Mike Kic. This episode is exactly 58:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google
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 751st episode, Mike kicks out more TV theme jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 2:22:27. 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
In this 750th episode, Mike chats with Bob McKenzie about life in semi-retirement, the losses of Alex Trebek and Howie Meeker, the beckoning call of Pearl Jam, his new book Everyday Hockey Heroes, Vol 2, the upcoming junior tournament, the Canadian NHL division and more. This episode is exactly 1:
Sobering fact: Food insecurity affects 18.5% of Toronto households. And that figure is pre-pandemic. I suspect the current situation is even more dire. On December 5th, we're looking to do something BIG to help our fellow Torontonians. On December 5ᵗʰ at 10am, residents of Toronto are invited to leave
Today, we remember the sacrifices that our Veterans made so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. Wear your Poppy as a pledge to never forget and at 11:00 am please pause to Remember.
In this 749th episode, Mike chats with Dana Levenson about her decision to leave CTV Toronto, whether she has any regrets, being married to an ER doc during COVID-19, the "husband stitch" and her new podcast On The DL. This episode is exactly 1:30:11. You can listen to
In this 748th episode, Mike speaks with Kevin Frankish about how he copes with depression and anxiety, the value of listening, his departure from Breakfast Television and his new podcast. This episode is exactly 1:31:38. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in
Howie Meeker was the 1947 Calder Memorial Trophy winner, a four-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs, a Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner for his years as a commentator for Hockey Night in Canada and he was named a Member of the Order of Canada.
Sudbury born Alex Trebek was the host of Jeopardy! since 1984. Previously, he spent years at the CBC as a news reporter, sportscaster and host of Music Hop and Reach For the Top.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has been elected the 46th President of the United States of America. If the current results hold, this would be the final count
In this 747th episode, Mike speaks with Jamie Gutfreund and Roddy Colmer from Century Surfers about their new singles, Roddy's work with Jay Brody for Howard Stern, the US election and more. This episode is exactly 1:12:29. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
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 744th episode, Mike kicks out TV theme jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 2:36:59. 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
In this 745th episode, Mike speaks with Johnny Sinclair and Leslie Stanwyck from Universal Honey about their years in The Pursuit of Happiness, why they left TPOH, Universal Honey and Tucker Lane. This episode is exactly 1:20:26. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
