David Cassidy was 67. He was the1970s pop culture idol who starred as Keith Partridge in “The Partridge Family.”
May 17, 2026
Canada has become a well travelled destination for a number of reasons. The country encompasses a wide range of nature as well as culture. For instance, many gambling fans plan holidays here to visit some of the country’s top casinos. Parq Vancouver This British Columbian casino is found right
In this 284th episode, Mike and Globe & Mail writer David Shoalts chat about the latest sports media stories before they play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:57:17. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via
I was at BMO Field for the Argonaut's Eastern Conference Final against the Saskatchewan Roughriders earlier today. It was so much fun watching a great game in great conditions with a big crowd. 24,929 were there, the biggest crowd to ever watch the Argos at BMO Field. The Argos
In this 283rd episode, Mike chats with John Gallagher about his drug use, his unbelievable but true stories, his new book and his father. This episode is exactly 1:54:36. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via
Malcolm Young was 64. He was the legendary guitarist who co-founded AC/DC with his younger brother, Angus Young.
Lance Brown and Joe Tilley have delivered sports updates for CFTO News, now CTV Toronto News, since the mid-80s. Lance started in 1985 and Joe in 1984. If my math is right, that's over thirty years for each of them. Bell Media has cut over 50 jobs across Canada, including
You may have heard that Bell Media is making cuts across the country. Today, they let some people go in St. Catharines, including long time 97.7 HTZ FM host and music director Paulie Morris. If you've ever listened to 97.7 HTZ FM, you've heard Paulie Morris. He helped
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 hivemind.
In this 282nd episode, Mike and Stephen Stanley chat about his career in music as part of the Lowest of the Low and the Stephen Stanley Band, and then play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:30:23. You can listen to this episode in
In this 281st episode, Mike chats with Paul Romanuk about his years at TSN, his move to The Team 1050, living in England and his triumphant return to Canada calling games on Hockey Night in Canada for Sportsnet. This episode is exactly 1:44:00. You can listen to this
No matter what form of physical activity you do, there comes a time when you want to chill out and step away from your bike, gym clothes or running shoes. Sometimes you need to be able to truly let yourself go and simply relax, investing your time in recreational activities
As you've likely heard by now, they've implemented the King Street Transit Pilot between Bathurst Street and Jarvis Street. Rules are in place to prioritize streetcar traffic and to prevent private vehicles from driving through this stretch of King. I don't currently drive on King Street, nor do I take
I have a great deal of respect for Bob Elliott. In fact, when he visited me eleven months ago, I let him become the first guest in 207 episodes to go beyond two hours. Elliott spent decades covering the Expos and Blue Jays and the players trusted him and confided
If you've ever listened to a Kick Out the Jams! episode of my podcast, you've heard me talk about the potent power of nostalgia. I've often said the music you loved as a teenager will stick with you the rest of your life. I was 20 when I first heard
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 hivemind.
In this 280th episode, Mike chats with The Move's morning show host Blake Carter about her career in radio, the recent format change at The Move, her cosmetic surgery and more. This episode is exactly 1:30:17. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
Roy Halladay was 40. He was the greatest starting pitcher in Blue Jays history and one of my all-time favourite players. If you search this site for the keyword "halladay" you will find dozens and dozens of entries about the man. Here are a few of my favourites: Roy Halladay
In this 279th episode, Mike and Sportsnet's Brad Fay chat about his career in sports media, whether he'll take over for Bob McCown hosting Prime Time Sports, and then play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:51:51. You can listen to this episode in
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 hivemind.
Last night, we recorded the 20th Kick Out the Jams! episode of Toronto Mike'd. Sure, I'm biased, but when I listen back to these episodes I absolutely love the music and stories. You learn so much about someone by hearing them tell you why they love the songs they love.
In this 278th episode, Mike and Chatelaine Senior Writer Sarah Boesveld play and discuss her ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:43:36. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly to the
In this 277th episode, Mike chats with Elvis chat about seeing Guns N' Roses the previous night, the death of Gord Downie and more. This episode is exactly 1:52:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via
Guns N' Roses played for well over three hours last night and gave us everything that even smelled like a hit. Check out this setlist. It's So EasyMr. BrownstoneChinese DemocracyWelcome to the JungleDouble Talkin' JiveBetterEstrangedLive and Let DieRocket QueenYou Could Be MineNew RoseThis I LoveCivil WarYesterdaysProstituteComaSpeak Softly Love (Love Theme
In this 276th episode, Mike and 94.9 The Rock FM DJ Bob Willette play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:25:23. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
