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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
A big thank you to all who came out last night to #TMLX19 at Great Lakes Brewery. As usual, GLB were amazing hosts and Palma Pasta fed all 100 of us!
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 1720th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 42nd episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out cameo jams before #TMLX19. This episode is exactly 2:01:37. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
In this 1719th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with keyboardist Mike Boguski, an emergency replacement for AWOL guitarist Colin Cripps. We improvised like salty old vets and learned about Two Pianos, No Rodeo with Bob Wiseman. This episode is exactly 53:45. You can listen to this episode in
Bobby Sherman was the singer and actor who was a teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He had a series of successful singles, notably the million-seller "Little Woman".
In this 1718th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Matt Bobkin and Adam Feibel, authors of In Too Deep: When Canadian Punks Took Over the World, about Sum 41, Avril Lavigne, Gob, Simple Plan, Billy Talent, Fefe Dobson, Marianas Trench, Silverstein and Alexisonfire. This episode is exactly 1:32:
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
Mick Ralphs was a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople.
In this 1717th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Tree. Well actually, trees can't talk, so speaking on Toronto Tree's behalf is Certified Arborist Professor Elwood Pricklethorn. This episode is exactly 57:17. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow
Brad Barker has been at JAZZ.FM91 since 2001 when he joined the station as a weekend host. As the station evolved, so did his impact. From his roles as Operations Manager and Music Director to his beloved presence on programs like Jazzology, Dinner Jazz, and of course, Afternoon Drive,
It's 32°C right now in Toronto, but it feels like 42°C, unless you're by the lake. If you're find the heat oppressive and see relief, I'm here to tell you my 40KM bike ride along lake Ontario in the west end of Toronto into Mississauga came with a
In this 1716th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto City Councillor for Ward 12-St. Paul's Josh Matlow about why he voted against the bubble zone bylaw, whether he's seen the new Rob Ford doc on Netflix, what makes him so popular in his ward, whether he'll run for
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 1715th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with fiddler Ashley MacIsaac about his pre-fame time in New York, dating RuPaul, breaking with Sleepy Maggie, and which controversies are real and which are pure artistic performances. This episode is exactly 1:14:22. You can listen to this episode
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
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
In this 1713th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Liz Worth, author of Treat Me Like Dirt: An Oral History of Punk in Toronto and Beyond, and Kire Paputts, who is credited on Colin Brunton's The Last Pogo Jumps Again and whose dad was in The Viletones, about the
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
In this 1712th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer songwriter Samantha Martin about her career in music, singing with Delta Sugar, her musical influences and shitting where she eats. This episode is exactly 1:14:08. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen
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
Buzz Hargrove was National President of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) from 1992 until his retirement in 2008.
Steven Leckie was the lead singer of the legendary Toronto punk band The Viletones.
In this 1711th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Skye Wallace who is in her sexy preggy ice tea chug era. This episode is exactly 1:08:40. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
