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.
March 27, 2026
Toronto Mike'd has well over a million downloads in 2024, and I'll likely drop episode 1600 by the end of the year. Over the past 13 years I've invited many people to visit my basement for a one-on-one chat, and most have said yes. I appreciate everyone who carves out
I work from home. I've been working from home since 2011. Part of my daily ritual is checking the mail. Mostly it's just bills and such, but I still have two clients who pay by snail mail, mailing me a cheque each month. Until recently I had three such clients,
Valorant isn’t just a game—it’s an adrenaline-fueled test of skill, precision, and teamwork. But let's be real, if you’re spending more time getting obliterated in Bronze lobbies than actually climbing the competitive ranks, the fun can start to fade. That’s where pre-leveled Valorant accounts come
Since episode one of Toronto Mike'd, Rosy and Grey by. Lowest of the Low has been the outro music. Even though the guys in Lowest of the Low are cool with me using it, the bots that detect unlicensed music catch it every time, so I asked keyboard virtuoso Rob
In this 1588th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Talia Schlanger about her pivot from radio star to indie musician. This episode is exactly 1:24:15. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
Toronto is the largest and most populous city in Canada. It is also the capital of Ontario, which broke ground in 2022 by regulating the iGaming market. Ontario remains the only province where iGaming has been regulated, although Alberta is expected to follow suit in the coming years. However, industry
When Elon Musk bought Twitter, I started looking for another place to happen. I continued to tweet, even when the app was re-branded X, but I tried several other social media apps looking for my plan B. I tried Threads and didn't like it at all. I tried Mastodon and
Jim Abrahams was best known for the movies he co-wrote and produced with brothers Jerry Zucker and David Zucker, such as Airplane! and The Naked Gun series.
In this 1587th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Robb Nash about his remarkable journey of going from suicidal to significant. This episode is exactly 1:15:32. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on
In this 1586th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike gets out of the way and let's Ralph Benmergui and Brent Bambury talk. This episode is exactly 1:49:18. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
When your car needs repairs, finding a reliable and affordable mechanic can feel overwhelming. With so many options, how do you know where to go? Whether it’s a routine oil change, brake replacement, tire change or a more complex engine repair, getting upfront pricing and trusted reviews is key
Rico Carty achieved his greatest fame with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, culminating in a National League All-Star Game appearance and batting title in 1970, but I'll remember him best as a member of my Toronto Blue Jays in 1978 and 1979. He was, and will forever be, The Beeg
Chuck Woolery was the original host of the original daytime Wheel of Fortune, the original incarnation of Love Connection, Scrabble, and during a brief revival, Greed and Lingo. For my generation, he was Mr. Love Connection, and he'd be back in two minutes, two second.
Monday - Ralph Bemergui and Brent Bambury, together in the TMDS studioTuesday - Robb Nash, musician and youth mental health supporterWednesday - Talia Schlanger, broadcaster and musicianThursday - Ron Sexsmith, musician (being recorded but dropping later in December)Friday - Amber Morley, Toronto city counsellorSaturday - #TMLX17 live recording from
When I turned 50, I saw my doctor for my annual check-up. I had one very important question: what happens in Ontario's health care when you turn the big 5-0? My doctor told me only two things change: I can get a colonoscopyI can get the shingles vaccineAs a result
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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 1585th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Victoria Matiash about her career in broadcasting, hosting Pucks in 7 and delivering the news on Newstalk 1010, writing for ESPN.com, and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:11:25. You can listen to this episode in
In this 1584th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike peels back the layers of Cliff Hacking and really gets to know the man and Electronic Products Recycling Association, one of the tent pole partners of Toronto Mike'd. Alternative title: Everything you ever wanted to know about RecycleMyElectronics.ca, but were afraid
I'm hearing about significant changes at Corus-owned 640 Toronto. Here's what I've learned. Kelly Cutrara is gone. This is particularly sad news for me becuase I consider Kelly a friend. I got to know Kelly when she was a part of Humble and Fred's podcast about a decade ago, long
Toronto has the wildest places to party to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Canada. The capital city of Canada has a population of over 2.7 million, letting visitors and residents party hard on special occasions. Toronto has an excellent nightlife that invites travelers to stay in Canada for
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