In this 1873rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike plays songs by 10 Canadian musicians you may not know are Jewish. This episode is exactly 1:05:26. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe
Stephen Lewis was a former leader of the Ontario NDP, Canadian ambassador to the United Nations and a longtime journalist and environmental activist. Stephen Lewis's son Avi Lewis was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday.
In this 1872nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ralph Benmergui about life, Passover, geopolitics, Ross Porter, Friday Night with Ralph Benmergui, Mike Bullard, and more. This episode is exactly 1:37:47. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
In this 1871st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Jeff Vidler about his career in radio and his transition into an insight-driven market researcher focused on both radio and podcasting. This episode is exactly 1:35:14. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen
During the pandemic of 2020, the average person spent roughly four hours a day online. In 2025, the average time spent scrolling on phones globally increased by thirty minutes, but the core question remains: what exactly are people doing? The internet has undoubtedly changed the way that many people live,
I have finally seen Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie and It's my pleasure ot report it is the great Toronto film of all-time. You read that right, you can move over Goin' Down the Road, step aside Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the greatest Toronto film
James Tolkan was the actor best known for playing Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future and Commander Tom "Stinger" Jardian in Top Gun.
This afternoon I got to experience Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm at the AGO with Jim Shedden, Curator, Special Projects & Director, Publishing at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The exhibition runs through June 7. Here's a little more: Between December of 1963 and February of
In this 1870th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Andy Stochansky about his years playing with Ani DiFranco, going solo, and whether he was a prodigy or not. Blair Packham co-hosts Andy's podcast debut. This episode is exactly 1:15:47. You can listen to this episode in
Alberta is on the verge of a significant change in how online gambling operates. For years the province has maintained a tightly controlled system. This is with the government-run platform PlayAlberta acting as the sole regulated option. That model is now giving way to something more open and a lot
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.
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
