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.
August 29, 2026
Last night I enjoyed the premiere viewing of Subversives, the new Lowest of the Low documentary directed by FOTM Simon Head. It was great seeing so many FOTMs there and taking in thorough and entertaining tribute to Toronto's most underrated and under-appreciated rock band. Next stop for me is the
In this 1330th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Chris Tait of Chalk Circle about his life in music. This episode is exactly 1:13:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast
I no longer have CVT. This is good news. The blood clot on my brain was absorbed and I've fully recovered without a single stroke! I did, however, get another blood clot in my right arm, and that got me put back on blood thinners. I met up with my
I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but I'm passionately supportive of trans rights. I've never had an anti-trans thought in my little brain. I'm keen to anplify the voices of members of this community, as you might have heard in heartfelt conversations with Ariana about her transition and
The morning show of Alish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert is no longer. I guess they gave them a year, hardly enough time to build an audience, but patience seems as elusive as ever in 2023 terrestrial radio. Alsih Forfar and Justin Cuthbert have been moved from mornings to Leafs pregameAlish
In this 1329th episode of Toronto Mike'd, FOTMs kick out their favourite pause jams. That's songs with a pause, gap or stop in it. This episode is exactly 1:48:25. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via
When I was a kid, Garfield was everywhere. I'd buy his books, his posters, I'd watch his TV specials... Garfield was the #1 cartoon of my youth. There was nothing better than scoring a new Garfield book at the Scholastic Book Fair. And if you could score an I Hate
Roger Whittaker was the folk singer best known for songs like "New World In The Morning", "If I Were A Rich Man" and "The Last Farewell".
In this 1328th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Royal Wood about leaving a career on Bay Street for a career in music, touring with Bonnie Raitt and living life as a Royal. This episode is exactly 1:02:23. You can listen to this episode in a
In this 1327th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 20th episode of #TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out angel jams. This episode is exactly 1:57:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
As of this writing, we raised $2632 for the 2023 Terry Fox Run. I ran it this morning (actually, it was mostly walking) on a beautiful Sunday morning. Thank you to everyone who donated! The run is done for another year, but it's not too late to donate! Click over
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From the CBC: Nordstar, the company that owns the Toronto Star and other newspapers, announced Friday that it is seeking bankruptcy protection for the unit that owns more than 70 local newspapers and axing more than 600 jobs in the process. Nordstar says it is putting its Metroland Media Group
In this 1326th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David McPherson about his new book 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts. Choice jams are played while 7 of these facts are discussed in detail. This episode is exactly 1:08:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety
I do a lot over here at TMDS. First off, there's my flagship podcast Toronto Mike'd. For that show I book and schedule guests, conduct the research, host, record and publish the episode. Then there's the post-drop promotion on social media and TorontoMike.com. Then, there's my clients... and a
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 1325th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bill Welychka at his $300 room without a toilet at The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. They cover his backwards career from national television to Kingston where he's found true happiness. This episode is exactly 1:09:40. You
Football is not just a physical game; it's a mental battle as well. Beyond the skills and tactics, mental toughness plays a pivotal role in a player's success on the field. In this article, we'll delve into the psychology of football, exploring the importance of mental resilience, focus, and strategy
In this 1324th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bill Vigars, friend and confidante of Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope. Bill's new book Terry and Me: The Inside Story of the Marathon of Hope gives great insight into the man Terry was and his legacy. Support Mike's
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Podcast isn’t an alien term! People are showing deep interest in listening to podcasts. On the other hand, many influencers are creating podcasts. As more and more people are going toward podcasts, promotion activities are becoming more difficult. After researching, we bring some effective strategies to promote your podcast.
In this 1323rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath about who is on strike at TVO, why they're on strike, and what's they'd like to say on their TVO podcast if they weren't currently on strike. This episode is exactly 1:34:00.
I've recorded a few episodes about Attic Records, the Canadian record label that was formed in 1974 by Al Mair and Tom Williams. There was my conversation with Kevin Shea and Steve Waxman, and my chat with the late Al Mair. Not to mentions chats with Lee Aaron, Maestro Fresh-Wes,
