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.
June 29, 2026
In this 1153rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with actor Jesse Camacho about his acting family, Less Than Kind, Stu Stone as a director and more. This episode is exactly 1:21:54. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
Yesterday morning, Dean McDermott and Mary Jo Eustace were guests on Humble and Fred's podcast. They Zoomed in from California at 5:15am local time. It also happened to be Dean's birthday. I happen to produce both Humble and Fred's podcast, and Dean and Mary Jo's new podcast, so this
In this 1152nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sonshine and Broccoli about their new album Born To Be Brave before they kick out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:21:54. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
When we hear the word “roulette”, our imagination instantly draws a picture of crowded halls, green tables, and red chips. In the old days, this entertainment was represented only at brick-and-mortar casinos and considered to be the prerogative of the wealthy public. At that time, this game lovers faced a
Reminder: #TMLX11 is taking place at noon on December 3 at Palma Pasta's Palma's Kitchen location. That's 3485 Semenyk Ct in Mississauga. Palma Pasta will provide your lunch and Great Lakes Brewery will provide the fresh craft beer. We'll record live and everyone in attendance is welcome to come on
In this 1151st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Lily Frost about her career in music, her recent creative rut, and why she doesn't love her biggest hit. This episode is exactly 1:16:46. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via
In this 1150th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the newly elected councillor for Toronto's Ward 11, Dianne Saxe. We learn why she entered politics, how that nail-biting election night unfolded, what will be her focus and what will become of her excellent podcast Green Economy Heroes. This episode
Ontario is a Canadian province that's mostly ideal for a slow travel road trip, where you are able to experience charming tiny villages and breathtaking natural surroundings. The province has a land area of over 415,000 square miles/1 million square kilometers, making it bigger than both France and
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been one for the books. Even those who don’t follow the local Toronto FC MLS team or the Canadian national men’s team have probably heard a few headlines swirling about Qatar. There have been headlines galore, from huge upsets like Spain’s
Canadian men's national soccer team head coach John Herdman has named his 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. GoalkeepersMilan Borjan (Red Star Belgrade/Serbia)James Pantemis (CF Montreal)Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United)DefendersSam Adekugbe (Hatayspor/Turkey)Derek Cornelius (Vancouver Whitecaps - Panetolikos/Greece)Alistair Johnston (CF Montreal)
Canada is known for its mushroom dispensary products that can be found all over the country. Such products are generally used for healing mental health problems and alleviating the symptoms of distress, depression, and anxiety. The mushroom substances are regulated by federal authorities, but dispensaries can be found in different
Börje Salming was honoured before tonight's Leafs win over the Canucks. What a photo from the Toronto Star's Richard Lautens.
The other night, I was chatting with Barney Bentall, and he made a comment that he was just starting to make the name Barney cool when that big purple dinosaur showed up. Off the top of my head, I started naming famous Barneys. The first three that jumped into my
In 1977 one church in London put a piece of paper on its doors, saying there was a book of prayers for sale. This 3x5-inch piece of paper was the first printed ad. Now there are flyers, posters, ads in newspapers, city maps, pointing out interesting locations and events, and
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved,
Gallagher was the comedian whose trademarks are observational and prop comedy and smashing watermelons as part of his act.
In this 1149th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike bikes his studio to Glenn Gould Studio and chats with Barney Bentall about being the son of a preacher man, how Something To Live For changed everything, and what he's up to now with The Legendary Hearts. This episode is exactly 37:
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 1148th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Toronto Star's Edward Keenan about moving to the USA as The Star's American Correspondent, the history he witnessed, why he returned home and what's happening these days at Torstar. This episode is exactly 1:42:56. You can listen
For a period of time Fred Hickman and Nick Charles hosting CNN's Sports Tonight was appointment viewing for me. Fun fact: Fred Hickman caused a controversy when he cast his first place vote for the 2000 NBA Most Valuable Player Award for Allen Iverson, preventing Shaquille O'Neal from becoming the
In this 1147th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler about his career in sports media and his new book On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Toronto Maple Leafs at the NHL Draft. We also learn that Scott has never heard The Zit Remedy
Mold infestations around the Greater Toronto Area in large cities like Misssissauga, Vaughan, and Brampton are quite common. With hundreds of species of mold detected in Southern Ontario and about 70% of residential and commercial properties in need of mold removal in Toronto, it is safe to say that mold
Dan McCafferty was a founding member and lead singer of Nazereth, a Scottish band best known for "Hair of the Dog" and their cover of the Everly Brothers' "Love Hurts."
In this 1146th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with musicians Blair Packham and David Quinton Steinberg before they perform live in the TMDS Studio. This episode is exactly 1:41:36. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google
