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Upcoming Episodes of Toronto Mike'd

Here's what's in store this coming week on Toronto Mike'd. As always, I'm collecting any questions and/or comments you may have for any of these fine guests. Monday: FOTMcast with Cam Gordon and Tyler CampbellWednesday: World Snooker Champion Cliff ThorburnThursday: Ed Keenan from The Toronto StarFriday: Steve Simmons from
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Open Mike

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.
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Don Cherry Signs Off?

Yesterday Don Cherry said goodbye to his faithful listeners and signed off of his podcast for the last time. Here's how it sounded. Don Cherry is a complicated figure. His Coach's Corner during the first intermission of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC was appointment viewing for me. I found
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Open Mike

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.
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Dr. Demento Retires

It's been over 20 years since I wrote about Dr. Demento, so I figured I'm overdue. Here's what I wrote back then, when I was merely 30 years old. As a youngster, I have vivid memories of tuning in "The Doctor Demento Show" show on my little transistor radio.  I
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LIVE From the 16th annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1714

In this 1714th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike records live from the 16th annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Guests include Rick Vaive, saxophonist Elan Trotman, Bernie Nicholls, Dave Stewart, Ernie Whitt, Kenny Lofton, Rod Black, Aaron Hicks, Cito Gaston, and Joe Carter. This episode
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Ron Taylor, Dead at 87

Ron Tayor pitched for five teams (Cleveland, St. Louis, Houston, New York, and San Diego) during his 11-year career in the majors, posting a career 3.93 ERA. He's the only Canadian to win two World Series titles with two different teams. After his playing days ended, Taylor went on
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Beach Boys In The Wild

Just before recording with Skye Wallace on Friday, I started singing "Nowhere To Run" by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. I shared with Skye that I first discovered the song in the movie Good Morning Vietnam. I also owned that soundtrack on cassette and "Nowhere To Run" was the first
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