Tom Jolls was the WKBW Channel 7 weatherman and children's host best known as Commander Tom. I watched The Commander Tom show every Sunday morning as a young lad, because no other station was airing cartoons.
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Pat Cooper was the actor and comedian best known for The Jackie Gleason Show, Analyze This and his many appearances on The Howard Stern Show, which is where I learned about Pat Cooper.
In this 1268th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Michael Grange while he kicks out his ten favourite songs of all-time. This episode is exactly 1:41:01. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe
The Iron Sheik was the former WWF World Heavyweight Champion who had a memorable rivalry with Hulk Hogan and won the WWF Tag Team Championship with Nikolai Volkoff at the inaugural WrestleMania event.
In this 1267th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Rita DeMontis about her 47 years writing for The Toronto Sun. This episode is exactly 1:24:26. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast
Astrud Gilberto was the bossa nova singer you hear on “The Girl from Ipanema” by American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João Gilberto.
In this 1266th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ed the Sock about his new gig doing overnights on The Rock, his maturation as a social commentator, the Muchmusic documentary, Fromage and more. This episode is exactly 53:31. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
Roger Craig pitched for three championship teams during his major league career and then managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series. Craig was credited with teaching the split-finger fastball to Hall of Fame starter Jack Morris and 1986 NL Cy Young Award winner Mike Scott.
John Sullivan was the MLB catcher who coached for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982–93. He caught Joe Carter's home run ball in the Skydome bullpen on October 23, 1993 at precisely 11:36pm. Here's a Mikeumentary about that moment.
In this 1265th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Liana Kerzner about her years working at 299 Queen Street West, how she ended up working with Ed the Sock, her mental health advocacy work and video games. This episode is exactly 1:20:44. You can listen to this
Along with her husband Barry Mann, Cynthia wrote a number of songs you know and love, from 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'' to 'We Gotta Get Out of This Place.'
In this 1264th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike pays tribute to those we lost in May 2023. This episode is exactly 1:02:32. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via
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 1263rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Marc Weisblott about why he took a break from Toronto Mike'd and all the changes in Canadian media. This episode is exactly 2:19:23. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe
You might remember Adam Wylde quitting his gig at Rogers-owned KiSS 92.5 back in June 2018. After his non-compete expired, he ended up as the morning show host on Bell-owned Virgin Radio 99.9. At the time, his co-host was a chap named TJ O'Halloran. Adam Wylde, whose mother
In this 1262nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Donovan Bailey about the Order of Canada, his bid to buy the Ottawa Senators and his work on a CBC reality show before he plays and discusses his ten favourite songs of all-time. This episode is exactly 58:28. You
There's a show on CTV News Channel called The Debate with Mike Le Couteur and today they featured yours truly with FOTM Reshmi Nair. You can watch the episode here.
In this 1261st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Stephen Brunt about what happened with him and Sportsnet, what he's done since, what's next for him and more. This episode is exactly 1:28:11. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple
Last night, my wife started streaming Sisters, a new Canadian-Irish co-production. The first episode features The Pogues's version of Dirty Old Town. That got me thinking about The Pogues, and I started singing Fairytale of New York. I thought to myself, "this is the only Christmas song I can enjoy
In this 1260th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Ivar Hamilton, Teri Hart and Clayton Peters as they discuss the CFNY documentary, Clayton's brother Russel, high school reunions and the loss of Tina Turner. This episode is exactly 1:26:00. You can listen to this episode in
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 1259th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by City Hall Watcher's Matt Elliott to set you up for the 2023 By-Election for Mayor of Toronto. This episode is exactly 1:25:53. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe
In this 1258th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by the award-winning host of Yes, We Are Open, Al Grego, as they kick out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:19:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
Tina Turner was one of the best-loved female rock singers, known for her on-stage charisma and a string of hits including The Best, Proud Mary, Private Dancer and What's Love Got to Do With It.
I don't have a horse left in either race, but if I'm chilling at night, I'll watch the NBA and NHL playoffs. This is especially true now that both leagues are in their respective conference finals. The Lakers lost last night to the Denver Nuggets, who swept the series 4-0.
