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A frequently discussed topic when Ed "Retrontario" Conroy visits me for an episode of Toronto Mike'd is the Magic Shadows theme song. Magic Shadow, for you youngins, was a TVO show hosted by Elwy Yost that ran on weekday evenings from 1974 to the mid 1980s. Elwy would present classic
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 726th episode, Mike kicks out slow jams by hard bands with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:17:56. 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
In this 725th episode, Mike sets up his studio on the Great Lakes Brewery patio to kick out beer drinkin' jams with Troy Burtch. This episode is exactly 1:19:52. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via
Nicknamed the "Kansas Comet", Gale Sayers tallied 4,956 yards and 39 TDs on 991 totes, averaging 5.0 yards per carry with the Chicago Bears. He was named a first-team All-Pro each of his first five seasons, and a four-time Pro Bowler. Sayers was named the NFL Rookie of
I'm sharing a home listed for sale by The Keitner Group each week. This week's home is located at 3 Shamrock Ave in Toronto's Long Branch neighbourhood and was just listed yesterday. 3 Shamrock AveRare Offer On An Elegant Cottage In The City!Steps From Lakeshore & A Short Drive
In this 724th episode, Mike chats with Richard Southern about his career at 680 News, on CityNews and Breakfast Television, his appearances on Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown and more. This episode is exactly 1:37:44. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
Here's the trailer for Stu Stone's new film "Faking a Murderer". You might know Stu from his appearances on Pandemic Friday episodes of Toronto Mike'd. Produced in partnership with Hollywood Suite and Astrolab Studios, the film is set to have its world broadcast premiere on the Hollywood Suite channel on
As a huge fan of SCTV, I really wanted to love Schitt's Creek, but I bailed after the first episode. It just didn't hold me, even with Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and Get A Life's Chris Elliott! That was years ago, and now Schitt's Creek is the talk of the
John Turner was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 17th prime minister of Canada from June 30 to September 17, 1984.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and a pioneering advocate for women’s rights.
Thanks to all who came out to #TMLX6 tonight at Marie Curtis Park. Stu Stone set the over/under at 19.5 and we were over! I didn't want 2020 to go by without a TMLX, so this really hit the spot. I can't wait for TMLX7 in 2021 when
In this 723rd episode, Mike kicks out the best autumn jams with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:07:29. 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
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.
Is this mundane fact worthy of a blog entry? Yes! I can't remember the last time I watched the Blue Jays on television because the vast majority of games have aired on Sportsnet ONE or another Sportsnet station I don't receive with my current cable package. But tonight's game (which
Starting last week with 123 Simpson Ave, every week I'm sharing a home listed for sale by The Keitner Group. Today's home is located at 17 Stanley Ave in Toronto's Mimico neighbourhood. See the virtual tour here. 17 Stanley AveStunning One-Of-A-Kind Modern Scandinavian-Designed Luxury Home In Prime Mimico. Approx 4700
In this 722nd episode, Mike chats with Michelle Sturino about her career in sports media and why she's stepped away after 15 years because of sexism in the industry. This episode is exactly 1:37:55. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple
In this 721st episode, Mike chats with Bob Willette about his current status in radio and what's next for him before he kicks out 5 job jams and 5 radio jams. This episode is exactly 1:32:05. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
In this 720th episode, Mike chats with CTV Toronto Queen's Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello about leaving the anchor desk, covering Doug Ford and the back-to-school plan. Then he kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:20:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety
The Terry Fox Run will be rather different this year. I suppose that's par for the course. So many of our annual routines have been modified in this year of COVID-19. I'm still participating in the 2020 Terry Fox Run, even though we won't all be gathering at the same
In the late 80s, when I was first discovering rap music, I bought a collection entitled Rap Traxx. It gave you a taste of music by Run DMC, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Erik B. & Rakim, Salt N' Pepa and a Philadelphia outfit known as DJ Jazzy
What do Toronto's radio ratings look like during a pandemic when so many are working from home and time spent in a car commuting has plummeted? Thanks to Bray & Partners, we get a glimpse of the landscape according to Numeris. This is % Share of Hours Tuned in Toronto between
Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert was the singer and songwriter for Toots and The Maytals whose hits include "Pressure Drop," "Monkey Man" and "Do The Reggay," the last of which is said to have given the genre its name.
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 719th episode, Mike kicks out the best jams from previous guests of Toronto Mike'd with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:30:28. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play
