In this 1752nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Linden MacIntyre about his career in journalism, why he left CBC and the fifth estate, his pivot into becoming an award-winning novelist and his latest book, An Accidental Villain: A Soldier’s Tale of War, Deceit, and Exile. This episode
In this 1751st episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 44th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette and a very special surprise guest as they kick out morning jams. This episode is exactly 2:13:09. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
Benedict Campbell, son of Douglas Campbell, brother of Torquil Campbell from Stars, just visited the TMDS Studio to record an episode of Life in Stages with Joel Greenberg. Of course I asked him to say "the line".
In this 1750th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with prolific metal author Martin Popoff about how confusion and uncertainty surrounding tariffs have forced him to pause his mail order enterprise. There's also some Oasis and Ozzy discourse in the mix. This episode is exactly 50:35. You can listen
Over the past decade, podcasts have quietly gone from being a fringe medium to one of the most popular ways Canadians consume sports content. The shift has been steady but unmistakable. Today, whether you’re sitting in Toronto traffic, jogging along the Lakeshore, or just relaxing at home, chances are
My two youngest kids have probably watched KPop Demon Hunters dozens of times at this point, and beyond glancing at the screen for a few seconds here and there, I was completely ignorant until last night. I knew the songs, because there's no missing them in my home. The KPop
Jerry Adler was the actor I knew best for portraying Herman "Hesh" Rabkin on The Sopranos.
Last night was game 2 in the best-of-5 playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Barrie Baycats. The Leafs dropped game one in Barrie, but kicked ass in game two, winning 11-3. It was just a wonderful night at the ballpark, with both Mother Nature and the Leafs
Why Clarity Matters in ChaosUncertainty tests leaders more than stability ever could. When markets shift, crises emerge, or teams lose direction, people don’t just look for answers—they look for steadiness. Clarity in uncertain times is what keeps groups moving forward when everything else feels shaky. Research from PwC
Smart thermostats are a powerful tool for reducing energy consumption and optimizing heating and cooling systems. By enabling programmable temperature control and remote management, these devices help homeowners lower utility bills while enhancing home comfort. With features like HVAC system integration and energy-saving modes, smart thermostats offer a modern solution
At the moment when you start playing Gates of Olympus 1000, it feels like Zeus himself is trying to get your attention. There are bolts of lightning, massive statues, and glowing jewels on your screen. It’s all pretty over the top, in the best way possible. If you add
Ron Turcotte was the jockey who rode Secretariat in 1973 to win the first Triple Crown in 25 years, with records in each race and Secretariat's phenomenal finish 31 lengths ahead of the field in the Belmont.
Yesterday I noticed it was the 11th anniversary of Raymi the Minx's Toronto Mike'd debut. Raymi had a handler of sorts with her, and he took this photo of us recording. It's a pretty good glimpse into the original configuration of my home studio. It was the days before there
In this 1749th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike talks about songs that mention Toronto. Not T.O., not T-Dot, not The Six and not the 416, but Toronto. Or Trawna. I'm good with either. This episode is exactly 19:07. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
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.
I wouldn't consider myself a big fan of The Who. I've never bought any albums, although I did rip their greatest hits CD to MP3 in the early 2000s. And of course, because I'm a pop culture savvy adult on planet Earth, I know several of their songs. But when
In this 1748th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with award-winning screenwriter Emily Weedon about her music, Chateau Laurier, her novels Autokrator and Hemo Sapiens and being the "Girl at One-Stop" in Bride of Chucky. This episode is exactly 1:15:06. You can listen to this episode in a
I always bike to concerts at the Budweiser Stage, at least I've been doing so for the past decade. I used to lock my bike up the fence just outside the main gates, but then a bunch of proper bike parking showed up. Much better! When I biked to Barenaked
In this 1747th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares his appearance on Jamie Dew's The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown podcast. This episode is exactly 44:59. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe
This wasn't my first Neil Young experience, but it was my first outdoors Neil Young experience. I love my summer concerts outdoors, so I was more than happy to buy a lawn ticket at Budweiser Stage to see one of my favourite musical artist of all-time. Neil opened with the
Finding the perfect suit for your body is not exactly a tough task. But if you are looking under the ready-made section, you are setting yourself up for a lot of tedious work with limited chances of success. These mass-produced suits are designed to fit the average body type, meaning
Terence Stamp was the actor who played General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II" and had roles in The Limey, The Phantom Menace, and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
I have a nine year old daughter. She super into these Disney series Descendants and Zombies. She's been into them for years. When Tony Nappo visited, she had him say "Who wants pizza?", as he did in Zombies. She's a superfan. For her ninth birthday, we bought her tickets to
When you think “casino,” you probably picture flashing lights, spinning reels, and the click-clack of chips on felt. Think again. Canada’s top gaming spots are so much more. They combine live music by big-name acts, chef-driven restaurants, and modern gaming floors into one epic night. Ready to plan your
My youngest has discovered Full House and refers to John Stamos's character as Uncle Jesse. That's her Uncle Jesse. When I hear the name Uncle Jesse, I can only think of one television character. That's my Uncle Jesse.
