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.
December 05, 2025
In this 1658th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with FOTM Hall of Famer Stu Stone about Dark Side of the Ring, Don't F**k with Ghosts, Michael Jackson, Wayne Gretzky, Ross Atkins and more. This episode is exactly 1:41:43. You can listen to this episode in a
I've got to know prolific film producer Avi Federgreen pretty well in 2025, working with him on his excellent UNLEASHED: A Producer's Guide to Indie Film podcast. In passing, he mentioned he has finally made his directorial debut, directing a film called Home Free. When I learned it was playing
Navigating Canada’s corporate tax filing process can feel overwhelming, especially as 2025 brings updates to tax deadlines and new incentives tailored for small businesses. To stay compliant with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and avoid costly penalties, corporations in Canada must understand their filing and payment obligations. This guide
Why Low-End Friendly FPS Games Matter + Top Picks Overview: The Battle Is Real Not everyone owns a gaming beast at home. You don't have to miss out on the FPS fun just because you're using a dusty old desktop or a hand-me-down laptop. The good news? There are some fantastic
In this 1657th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ingrid Buday from No More Noise Toronto about why Toronto is too loud, what's it's doing to our health and what we can do about it. This episode is exactly 1:03:07. You can listen to this episode in
In this 1656th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Andrea Ramolo about Scarlett Jane, her solo music, her filmmaking and more. This episode is exactly 1:29:08. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
Kevan Staples was the multi-instrumentalist that formed Rough Trade with Carole Pope.
Slot machines remain the most popular casino product in 2025. April's rankings revealed new games where even a novice can win. QuarantineOne of the current novelties in no documents casinos is a game on the theme of if the coronavirus had won. Gambler finds himself on the streets of a
Earlier this month in Punta Cana, Tool played the inaugural Live In The Sand festival where they promised they'd deliver "two unique sets." If you asked me what the means, I'd assume it means no song would be performed twice over the two days. In actuality, four songs were played
Toronto has always been one of those places where things shift fast. Walk through any part of the city, and you’ll see how trends settle in, get reworked, and become something new. What’s different now is how much of that change is happening online. Digital platforms aren’t
Pop quiz hotshot... name the oldest and longest-surviving company in North America? If you said the Hudson's Bay Company, you are correct. I'd also accept "The Bay", because that's how I've always thought of the company founded in 1670. The Bay has always been there, and this jingle lives rent-free
George Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion boxing legend who fought Muhammad Ali in 1974 during the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" in Zaire.
In this 1655th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with jazz singer Holly Cole about her career, the Queen Street scene of the 1980s, being big in Japan, Lilith Fair and more. This episode is exactly 1:08:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
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.
There's trouble at 105.9 The Region. Things are so bad, the entire on-air staff was sent home a month ago. Right now the station is primarily playing music and commercials 24/7. The following on-air staff members have been sent home: Jim LangShaliza BacchusRob PagettoSuneel JoshiGlynn PerkinsBailey HigginsAnn RohmerI
In this 1654th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Patrick Pentland about joining Sloan, hits he's written, and the band's place in Canadian rock history. This episode is exactly 1:34:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow
In this 1653rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Michele Geister about her time at MuchMusic creating RapCity. This episode is exactly 1:18:10. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via
FOTM Greg Brady, who has appeared on Toronto Mike'd several times, has been the AM640 morning show host since 2021, following the firing of FOTM Mike Stafford. This morning he announced he's leaving the show to seek the candidacy for the Conservatives to run in Ajax. Here is my announcement
Jesse Colin Young was the frontman and co-founder of the seminal Sixties group the Youngbloods, best known for their 1969 hi, "Get Together."
In this 1652nd episode of Toronto Mike'd and 39th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out problematic jams. This episode is exactly 2:26:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
In case you missed it, Breakfast Television have announced their new hosts and... it's Dina Pugliese returning and Tim Bolen joining her. Tim Bolen is a new name for me, but I'm told he was on the CHCH morning show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dina
Source: Canva editor The Toronto Maple Leafs function as a source of intense fan support and fierce arguments in the hockey community. Bettors together with fans from different backgrounds observe the numbers from the 2025 NHL season because they want to forecast future results although their predictive success varies. The
It's scary when it happens, isn't it? You're recording your first podcast episode, you're finally in the zone, you’re nailing it! And then: WAH-WAH! Siren. Or maybe it's a jackhammer outside your window. Friggin' construction. Cities are amazing, full of life and creative energy, but all that beautiful chaos,
