DJ Earworm did this in 2008 and again last year. He calls it "United State of Pop 2010 (Don't Stop the Pop)". It's a mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2010, according to Billboard. Featuring: Ke$ha - Tik Tok Lady Antebellum - Need You Now Train - Hey,
Down 1-0 early, I wondered how we'd ever beat the Swedes if we had our hands full with the Czechs. Then, everything came together as expected. We outshot the Czechs 39-19 and Luke's little brother ended up with five points. Seven different players scored for this star-less team that's going
I was just reading about one shot music videos. These are videos that are made with a single take. I like a lot of one shot music videos, and here are ten of my favourites. Note: While on YouTube throwing this list together, I noticed a bunch of my favourites
Looking back at 2010, I wrote a lot of forgettable crapola, but here are 10 entries of note worthy of a revisit. I Hate My Favourite Team Early in 2010, I realized something. I hate my favourite team. Canada Kills Pepsi Cheer In late 2009, I made it my personal
Bob McCown, host of Prime Time Sports on The FAN 590, once backed a sports site called Fadoo. At some point he decided to end his online experiment and in June he pulled the plug. When Bob McCown gives up on a project, he completely washes his hands of it.
I don't know how I missed this... Usher's hit song OMG sounds exactly like the Christmas carol Homer tries to write at the beginning of the Simpsons episode "Dude, Where's My Ranch?", which first aired in 2003. Judge for yourself. Speaking of Homer, I meticulously updated my Homer Simpsons quotes
Canada hasn't lost a world junior opener since 1998. I was thinking about that streak when it was 3-3 in the third period, and wondering just how good a team we have this year. As you've likely heard, there are no stars on this team. There is nobody like Lindros
Teena Marie was 54. She made history as Motown's first white act but developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like "Lovergirl," "Square Biz," and "Fire and Desire" with mentor Rick James. I know her song "Ooo La La La" best from it being sampled
I don't see my brothers as often as I used to, but when we all end up in the same room, as we did yesterday for Christmas, great debates ensue. Yesterday, my brother Ryan declared confidently that if Gretzky were playing in today's NHL, Crosby would be the better player.
My favourite Boxing Day tradition is settling in to watch the Canadian juniors open their World Junior Championship. The 2011 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships take place in Buffalo and we play Russia at 3:30pm. Here's our team this year: GOALTENDERSMark Visentin, 19, 6-foot-2, 198 lbs. Hometown: Waterdown, Ont.
This past Saturday, I joined Humble and Fred as they recorded their Gift of Christmas Podcast. Just in time for Christmas, here's the podcast in four easy to digest chunks. Enjoy... Part 1Download the MP3 Part 2Download the MP3 Part 3Download the MP3 Part 4Download the MP3 Thanks to Dan
Gather around, kids. Daddy has another very special treat for you this Christmas. Enjoy A Muppet Family Christmas Special from 1987. A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 1A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 2A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 3A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 4A Muppet Family Christmas Special
Norad Tracks Santa - For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), has tracked Santa’s Christmas Eve flight. This year, you can even follow Santa on Twitter. That's how I'm keeping tabs on the big guy. Go Santa, Go! Daddy needs more
On December 21, 2010, two celestial events coincided; a complete lunar eclipse and an annual Winter Solstice. Here's my favourite shot of the lunar eclipse over the CN Tower here in Toronto. [via byronjyu's Flickr account]
Johnny Bower didn't just help lead the Leafs to Stanley Cup wins in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, he also recorded a local holiday classic. Sung with Little John and the Rinky Dinks, Johnny Bower's "Honky the Christmas Goose" was released in 1965 and enjoyed a significant amount of airplay, making
I want to wish each and every one of you a very happy Festivus. For those who don't know what Festivus is, there are three easy to follow steps: "Get the pole out of the crawl space". Or go out and buy one. Remember, it should be aluminium, due to
Earlier in the month I shared the perfect Christmas playlist. Now it's time for the 10 coolest Christmas songs. Who says Christmas music has to be awful? Here are ten cool Christmas tracks. Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis - Tom WaitsSanta Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto -
If you follow this blog, you know I'm pro-waffle. From the moment the first waffle hit the ACC ice, I saw it as the perfect symbol of our discontent. It's become the waffle that unites us all. During our last game against the Thrashers, Joseph Robb hurled waffles during another
Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'" all the way back in 1979. You don't hear much about Kurtis Blow when chatting about old school rap. Grandmaster Flash, The Sugarhill Gang, and Run-DMC all get far more credit. Here's Kurtis Blow performing "Christmas Rappin'" on Top of the Pops. Here's a cool
Steve Landesberg was 74. He was best known for his role as a cerebral detective on the TV sitcom "Barney Miller."
I've always loved Radiohead's Creep. I love lots of songs, but I'm crazy about this one. I love the melody, I love the lyrics, I love the vocals... I love this tune, and have since I first heard it in '93. Surfing the web yesterday, I caught a little video
Not sure how I missed this, but the green men got us good on Saturday night. Did somebody say waffles? Thanks to Jensen for the clip.
Just got an urgent telegram: "Our Toronto-based band, Fast Romantics, just released a rock-n-roll version of The Grinch". If you want the MP3, download it here.
I've got dozens and dozens of vintage Humble and Fred bumpers that used to air during their morning radio show. In the spirit of the season, I decided to dig up 15 Christmas bumpers to share with you all. Most of these are from the old 102.1 CFNY days,
The first time I heard of Bloge Salming was about a year ago when I watched Damien Cox and Howard Berger perform their version of Carol of the Bells for the first time. It's now an annual tradition. No final since '67.... no final since '67.
