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.
May 14, 2026
In this 1773rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Star city columnist Ed Keenan about the 2026 Toronto election, the love lives of John Tory and Olivia Chow, speed cameras, Ontario Place, the Imperial Pub, bike lanes, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. This episode is exactly 1:59:
Early in this week's excellent Bill Atanasoff episode of Toronto Mike'd (all praise should be directed at FOTM Hall of Famer Peter Gross) Peter gave us a John Gallagher health update. When last on Toronto Mike'd, he talked about his transient ischemic attack (TIA), essentially a minor stroke. Peter has
The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for the 2025–26 season, aiming to compete for their 14th Stanley Cup title. The last time they won this prestigious trophy was in 1966–67, so can the Leafs bring it home again this year? A Look Ahead to the SeasonThis is going
Picture Credit Millions of Americans turn to personal loans each year to cover essential costs. Whether it is an emergency expense, a home upgrade, or a way to consolidate debt, borrowing can provide fast relief when savings fall short. With so many lenders available, though, knowing which loan to choose
Picture Credit Every new NHL season brings a surge of hope to Toronto, but this year feels different. The Maple Leafs enter the 2025–26 campaign with renewed optimism and a roster built for a deeper playoff run. Under head coach Craig Berube, Toronto is reshaping its identity, one focused
Dr. Jane Goodall was the renowned conservationist and animal welfare advocate who became the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees after spending decades studying them in the wild in Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park.
In this 1772nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 46th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out personally profound jams. This episode is exactly 2:18:46. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
In this 1771st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with record producer, musician, film and TV composer, music director, music supervisor, and songwriter Fred Mollin about Santa Jaws, Sometimes When We Touch, 90210, duets and Disney Lullaby albums, and more. This episode is exactly 1:20:31. You can listen
The interesting thing about the online casino world is that it is more nuanced than you might think. You may hear the words 'casino world' and think that everywhere around the world, casinos are the same. However, this is not the case. Each country often has its own way of
We have a date for #TMLX21! Listeners of Toronto Mike'd can gather at Palma's Kitchen (2nd floor) at noon on November 29, 2025. Palma Pasta will feed you, I'll bring fresh GLB, and we'll record a festive episode. Anyone can pop on a mic to say hi, share a fun
FOTM Jamie Dew has a Tragically Hip event on October 4, and I thought I'd give it some love. Date & Venue: Saturday, October 4th at The Rec Room, downtown Toronto • 🎸 Live Music: The Strictly Hip bringing the house down • 📸 Special Guest: Richard Beland, music photographer, shares stories and photos
In this 1770th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with FOTM Hall of Famer Peter Gross about his friend and former CityTV colleague Bill Atanasoff. Featuring Peter Gross, Jim McKenny, Lorne Honickman, John Whaley, Al McCormick, Bill's sister, Bill's caregiver and Bill himself in his own words. This episode is
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The overall feedback was very good. One regular listener wrote "This was a great chat. Not sure anybody is able to penetrate the collective psyche of this legendary band like TM". Another wrote "What a fun interview. Some great awkward silences. Loved it." You can hear this episode of Toronto
Source Health is often framed as something that requires strict plans or complicated systems. In reality, many people want an approach that feels supportive without being overwhelming. This mindset moves the focus away from perfection and toward consistency that feels natural. Living this way is less about chasing a single
In this 1769th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Chris Murphy and Jay Ferguson of Sloan about their new music, the band's longevity, and musings from Patrick Pentland and Andrew Scott on previous episodes of Toronto Mike'd. This episode is exactly 1:23:36. You can listen to this
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 1768th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Tim Kocur, the Executive Director of Waterfront BIA, Ilana Altman, Co-Executive Director at The Bentway, and Deb Wilson, VP Communications and Public Affairs at PortsToronto, about Water/Fall Festival and more. This episode is exactly 1:00:24. You can
Chicago is one of the major cultural hotspots of the world. For a relatively young city, it’s been incredibly influential in the history of Western music, cuisine, civil rights, and more. The cuisine and culture aficionado will be spoiled for choice in Chicago, which is why it helps to
The supplement industry is growing at a quick pace, with more brands entering the space every day. Demand is high, competition is stiff, and setting up your own manufacturing facility requires huge upfront capital. That’s why budding entrepreneurs have started partnering with companies like TrustWorks contract manufacturing to outsource
Facebook is home of the fake ads promising massive discounts and delivering garbage, if they deliver anything at all. It's impossible to keep up with them, because it's very easy to register a domain name, modify a template to create your fake online retailer, and buy Facebook ads to lure
In this 1767th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer songwriter Paula Cole about "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?", "I Don't Want To Wait", Dawson's Creek, Lilith Fair, and touring western Canada with Sophie B. Hawkins. This episode is exactly 1:12:26. You can listen to this
I've never seen an episode of Hudson & Rex, but I know many Canadian actors who have guested on this Canadian police procedural that has eight seasons under its belt. You'll find it on Rogers-owned CityTV. I was on Bluesky yesterday, when I read a thread from Josh Labelle. You
