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.
June 26, 2026
Dash Crofts was the musician best known as one half of the soft rock duo Seals and Crofts with Jim Seals, best known for the hit Summer Breeze.
In this 1869th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Harvey Sahker, author of Before the Blue Jays: Professional Baseball in Toronto Prior to 1977, about the rich history of professional baseball in Toronto. This episode is exactly 1:01:05. You can listen to this episode in a variety
I recently wrote that I was scheduled to make a little speech to open the launch of Cam Gordon's book "Track Changes". Heck, I didn't just write I was doing that, I literally published the speech I intended to make. Yesterday was the big day and FOTM Andie was kind
In this 1868th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Annette Mangaard takes over Toronto Mike'd and interviews Mike. This episode is exactly 1:23:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastListen on tuneinSubscribe
Chip Taylor was the songwriter and singer best known for writing "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing".
I read Of Mice and Men as a teenager and just loved it. John Steinbeck's tale of George Milton and Lennie Small really affected me. What I didn't know at the time was where the phrase "of mice and men" comes from. The title is taken from Robert Burns' poem
In this 1867th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Andy Dinner, his barber, about why he's leaving the only city he's ever known. This episode is exactly 1:12:06. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon
New York-based VICI Properties, one of the world’s largest experiential REITs, has agreed with Pure Casino and Entertainment LP to acquire a portfolio of gaming and hospitality assets in the Canadian province of Alberta. The deal is valued at $200.6 million and is structured as a sale-leaseback—that
Are you planning an Alaska cruise? Travelers often remain so devoted to the itinerary, ship, or excursions that they bypass the departure port. Your journey through the fantastic Inside Passage varies massively depending on the location you depart from, Vancouver or Seattle. Hence, knowing the differences helps you make more
Another piece of Toronto history is dissapearing this weekend as Steve's Music at 415 Queen Street West closes its doors today after nearly 49 years in business. Here's the sad statement: Customers / Friends, For over six decades Steve's Music Store, has been a pillar of the music community. Passionately serving
LeBron James just played his 1612th NBA game. That's a record - one more than Robert Parish. LeBron made his NBA debut on October 29, 2003. At least 79 NBA players this season hadn't even been born yet. He's in his 23rd season, and Sportsnet has a pretty good synopsis
Warren Zevon - Keep Me In Your Heart For Awhile You Want It Darker - Leonard Cohen Lazarus - David Bowie Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding Hurt - Johnny Cash What A Wonderful World - Joey Ramone I'm Not Gonna Miss
Yesterday at 1pm, I was supposed to sit down with Rita Zekas and Rob Salem. This episode has been in my calendar for a very long time, moved a couple of times due to Mother Nature. Rob called me yesterday and asked me to move it one more time. So
Image source: Casino.org Four years have now passed since the province of Ontario made the landmark decision to open its own legal, regulated online gambling market. It was a historic moment for the industry, and a game-changer for the wider Canadian entertainment scene, and it’s incredible to consider
Cam Gordon has asked me to say a few words to open his Track Changes book launch event on Wednesday. Apparently I have 3 minutes before I pass the mic to Cam himself, so I jotted down some notes. This is what I intend to say on Wednesday at Handlebar.
David Ellison, son of Oracle Corporation co-founder Larry Ellison, is the founder and CEO of Paramount Skydance Corporation. Amongst the subsidiaries are: Paramount PicturesCBSNickelodeonMTVComedy CentralShowtimeBETand more!David Ellison is, by all accounts, an ally of Donald Trump. His father is unabashedly a Trump supporter. I mention this because it's a
Chuck Norris was the martial artist and actor who starred in Missing in Action, Delta Force, and Walker, Texas Ranger. Here's the statement from his family. It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to
Spring evenings feel noticeably warmer when playoff schedules finalize across town. Locals routinely check phones on streetcars to follow live scores and odds. Let's look at why interactive broadcasts keep everyone completely glued to every play. Catching the 504 King streetcar on a Tuesday evening reveals a city obsessed with
Airfare prices move fast. One minute a flight looks affordable, and the next it’s jumped by hundreds of dollars. For travelers trying to lock in the best deal, timing and awareness are everything. The good news? You don’t need insider connections to spot strong airfare offers—you just
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 1866th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Slo' Tom about the legacy of Furnaceface, The Ballad of Richard Iommi, and Slo' Tom and the Handsome Devils. This episode is exactly 1:16:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
I've started crafting my one-man-show that I'll perform at the El Mocambo on May 21. For the past couple of months, I'd think of something on a bike ride and take a note. I literally say "Google, take a note" and then my next words are documented in Google Keep.
Andy Chambers was the actor who played Luke Matthews in Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High and School's Out! A memorable moment for Degrassiheads is Luke telling Shane "if you can’t eat paper, maybe you’re not ready to take acid". Shane should have listened to Luke.
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
