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.
July 26, 2024
I heard this song in 1989 and the lyrics were imprinted in my brain so I'd periodically sing this song over the past 35 years. I don't think I've heard this song since 1989, unless you count the many times I've sung it aloud. The songs I heard in 1989
In this 1514th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Midge Ure about Ultravox, Vienna, the passing of Chris Cross, Do They Know It's Christmas?, Live Aid, Thin Lizzy, and more. This episode is exactly 1:12:12. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
For my milestone birthday last week, FOTMs surprised me at TMLX15 with an Oru Inlet Kayak. This kayak folds up so you can put in a custom Oru backpack. Even the paddle breaks into four parts so you can slip it into the backpack pocket. It's amazing. This afternoon I
The Olympics is a major global sporting event that consistently pulls in huge worldwide interest from all ages, races, and social positions. It is a celebration and a display of athleticism, sportsmanship, and association of values and attributes of peace, fraternity, and youth. Moreover, it brings in a collective consciousness
In this 1513th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with radio veteran Jeff Chalmers about his years at CFTR, Q107, CBC, The Hog, Boom and more. Will Jeff corroborate John Gallagher's story about Labatt paying the Q107 morning show team 20k to not say Molson for one year? This episode
I biked 1,377.55 km in June 2024. That beats my previous monthly PB of 1364.97 km set in September 2023. If all goes according to plan, I'll never top this record, as I intend to cannibalize my cycling time with kayak trips on Lake Ontario and nearby
Orlando Cepeda was an 11-time All-Star who played for six teams from 1958 to 1974, primarily the San Francisco Giants.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood Tonight," on which he played Barth Gimble, the host of a satirical talk show. I knew him best from 'Roseanne" and
In this 29th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they recap #TMLX15 and kick out < 2 minute jams.This episode is exactly 2:12:10. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow
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 am beyond blessedThank you Great Lakes Brewery and Palma Pasta
Way back in the day, when Humble and Fred were the morning show on 102.1 the Edge, their producer Jason Barr brewed some beer at home, bottled it up and glued a label on it and they called it Humble & Fred's Spring Brew. Jason Barr would be the
Sergei Berezin scored 126 goals over 5 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. One of his most memorable goals came in the first round against Philadelphia that season. He scored with one minute left in Game 6 as the Leafs won the series with a 1-0 victory.
In this 1511th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae about his years as a young Liberal supporter, switching to the NDP and becoming Ontario's 21st premier, his return to the Federal Liberal Party and more. And yes, we talk about the
Image by Nomad369 from Pixabay The Montreal Alouettes are facing a pivotal moment in their season as they prepare to move forward without their starting quarterback, Cody Fajardo. Fajardo, who suffered a hamstring injury during the recent game against the Toronto Argonauts, has been placed on the six-game injured list.
Selling a home is a lengthy process. All the preparation that needs to be done plus the marketing can be tiring. You do not need to worry though because you can easily sell your house for cash to a cash buyer when you want to avoid all the stress. But
When it comes to college sports in the U.S., the numbers are stunning. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) generates billions every year from TV deals, ticket sales, and merchandise. In fact, the NCAA reported revenue of over $1 billion in 2019. This money goes to feel-good programs, boost
For as long as I can remember, I've been a Toronto Maple Leafs fan. To borrow a line from Jerry Seinfeld, I cheer for laundry. The team in blue and white with a maple leaf n the chest, that one's mine. I've never watched my team play a game in
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government shut down the Ontario Science Centre without warning Friday citing safety concerns with the building's roof contained in an engineering report it had commissioned. The report from engineering firm Rimkus Consulting Group found structural issues with some roof panels, some of which require replacement or
Crash casino games have gained immense popularity in the online gambling community due to their simple yet exhilarating gameplay. These games involve a multiplier that increases over time, and players must cash out before the game crashes to win their bet multiplied by the current multiplier. With the rise in
In this 1510th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Juno winning singer Kellylee Evans about how she overcame a life altering lightning strike in 2013 to triumphantly return to her energy charged performances. This episode is exactly 1:18:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety
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.
Donald Sutherland was the actor best known for his roles in “M*A*S*H," “Klute" and "The Hunger Games."
