Toronto Mike'd Podcast
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Toronto Mike discusses various issues of the day and chats with interesting guests about the serious and not-so-serious. It's authentic controlled chaos with a Toronto spin. Are you subscribed?
On this 2014th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with author Gordon Korman about writing his first book This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall as a Grade 7 assignment, being a published author while attending Thornlea Secondary School, and all things Bruno and Boots. This episode is exactly 1:
On this 2013th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons about the Bob McCown episode, the problem with the Leafs, Rogers owning everything, Duane Ward, Cito Gaston, Roberto Alomar and when he'll retire. This episode is exactly 1:47:33. You can listen to this
On this 2011th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musicologist Mike Daley about his new book Yorkville: How a 1960s Coffeehouse Scene Rewrote Popular Music. This episode is exactly 1:25:19. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow
On this 2011th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Nick Beaton about his career in comedy. This episode is exactly 1:33:19. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastListen on
On this 2010th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ieden Walll about his Omni TV show JWeekly Canada and how he got there. And then, it gets awkward. This episode is exactly 1:20:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
On this 2009th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer songwriter Katie Dauson about her music, selling out the El Mocambo, raising awareness with TV and radio ads, why she creates art and how she benefits from her loving and supportive parents. This episode is exactly 1:07:10.
On this 2008th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with MasterChef Canada contestant Monika Baird about her experience on the show, her career as a child actor, her role in saving Sneaky Dee's and being a member of the Toronto-based lesbian social group called “The Vortex.” This episode is exactly
On this 2007th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Rider, Senior Political Reporter at The Toronto Star, as they count down the Top 10 Toronto Election #FunFacts. This episode is exactly 1:11:52. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
On this 2006th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dr. Cliff Redford - The Worldwide Vet, about his new memoir Far and Wild and his life and travels as a veterinarian without borders. This episode is exactly 1:23:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety
On this 2005th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Brad Gushue and Stephen Brunt about Gushue: The Making of a Champion, a memoir by Olympic curling gold medalist and six-time Brier champion Brad Gushue, co-written with award-winning journalist Stephen Brunt. This episode is exactly 1:05:02. You can
On this 2004th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Simon Evans about his years at Much Music hosting City Limits, The Wedge and being a VJ before moving to Space TV and, upon being packaged out, Hollywood Suite. This episode is exactly 1:40:09. You can listen to
On this 2003rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with FOTM Hall of Famer Stu Stone about Bob McCown's Toronto Mike'd debut, the passings of Eric Bauza and Peter Cullen, the recent promotional tour for Don't F**k with Ghosts, and more. This episode is exactly 1:53:34. You
On this 2001st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Danny Marks about being a founding member of Edward Bear, being called one of Canada's finest lead guitarists by the Globe and Mail at just 19-years-old, playing stages from New York to LA opening for Led Zeppelin, Paul Butterfield and
Eric Bauza was the Emmy Award-winning voice actor behind Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. Back in December 2020, I enjoyed a lengthy conversation with Eric Bauza about his life growing up in Toronto and his love for GTA nostalgia. It's well worth a listen. Here's the
In this 2000th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bob McCown about how he ended up in sports media, his start on the radio at CKFH, being the first Toronto Blue Jays public address announcer at Exhibition Stadium, launching Sportsline on Global TV, launching Prime Time Sports on 1430
In this 1999th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Toronto Star's Ed Keenan about what's making waves in Toronto, especially Monday's big municipal election which has Mayor Olivia Chow in a statistical tie with challenger Brad Bradford. Mike and Ed also talk about some heated races for city
On this 1998th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Cameron Hawkins about forming FM with Nash the Slash, Phasors on Stun, Just Like You, the TV Ontario special, their rotten luck with record labels, and the newly reformed FM. This episode is exactly 1:38:50. You can listen
On this 1997th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Choclair about his key role in the 2nd wave of Canadian hip-hop, Northern Touch, Let's Ride, working with Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Saukrates, and Director X, and so much more. This episode is exactly 2:29:45. You can listen
On this 1996th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bruce Cockburn about his folkie era in Ottawa, playing The Mariposa Folk Festival, breaking in Canada, Goin' Down the Road, breaking in the USA, playing Saturday Night Live, Tears Are Not Enough, becoming a video star, the Barenaked Ladies cover
On this 1995th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the very famous Jaymz Bee about his recent health struggles, his new feature film Magicland, the documentary about his life Being Bee, and his attempt to intervene when Mike Bullard attacked. This episode is exactly 1:20:20. You can
On this 1994th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with EPRA CEO & President Cliff Hacking about the award-winning, industry-led, not-for-profit organization, EPRA/Recycle My Electronics. This episode is exactly 52:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on
On this 1993rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 58th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite dream jams. This episode is exactly 2:03:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
I don't think any Toronto Blue Jays beat writer covered more Jays games than Larry Millson. He worked for the Hamilton Spectator, Toronto Star, Toronto Telegram, The Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press, and Field Level Media. In April 2023, I invited him over to bury me in stories about
In this 1991st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ron James about opening for the 2018 SCTV reunion, the status of that footage, Canada - USA relations, mother nature and his upcoming shows at the CAA Theatre. This episode is exactly 1:28:05. You can listen to this
In this 1990th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dianne Saxe, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 11 - University-Rosedale who is now running in Ward 14 - Toronto-Danforth. This episode is exactly 46:59. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow
