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 30, 2026
Guaranteed investment certificates are considered one of the safest types of investments in Canada. But that doesn’t mean they’re immune to investing mistakes. A list of the most common GIC investing mistakes can be found below. Common mistakes GIC investors makeFailing to plan for the futureOne of the
In this 1210th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike remembers Tom Stephen, drummer for The Jeff Healey Band, and FOTM. My sincere condolences to Tom's family and friends. This episode is exactly 1:36:40. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
Flowers are a true representation of beauty and love, and modern florists know exactly how to present them. They go beyond just creating a bunch of flowers and work towards crafting breathtaking floral arrangements that evoke emotions and spark joy. If you’re looking for the finest floral arrangements in
In this 14th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out Talk Rock a.k.a. songs with talking in them. This episode is exactly 1:52:26. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple
In this 1208th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with John Scholes before John kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:21:03. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via
When Peter Gross dropped by the other day to kick out the horse racing jams, one of the songs we played was Stewball. I wasn't familiar with Stewball, but I did some digging and learned this folk song has quite the history. Firstly, Stewball was an actual horse, an 18th-century
In this 1207th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike and Steve Paikin pay tribute to Peter Herrndorf, who passed away Saturday at the age of 82. This episode is exactly 12:59. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via
Winning in online gambling requires you to be in full control of the game. Although most people say you have no control over your gambling results, every successful gamer knows this is not true. To be in control, one must possess skills that allow them to improve and have better
In this 1206th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with CP24's Steve Ryan about his decades of service with the Toronto Police and his transition into media as CP24's Crime Specialist. This episode is exactly 1:03:15. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
Richard Belzer is the standup comic turned actor who is best known for his role as BPD Detective, NYPD Detective/Sergeant, and DA Investigator John Munch. Richard Belzer played John Munch in the following programs: Homicide: Life on the StreetLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & OrderThe X-FilesThe BeatLaw &
Does it get any better than season four of The Simpsons? Maybe season three, but it's debatable. In the season four episode "Marge in Chains", Springfield is unable to buy a statue of Abraham Lincoln and buys a Jimmy Carter statue instead. "Malaise Forever', reads the sign below the statue.
I enjoy noting the first time something happened. As a father, there's some obvious firsts that will typically be accomplished by your firstborn. First child to crawl, first child to walk, first child to speak, first child to graduate high school, and so on. The firstborn doesn't get to hog
In this 1205th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with FOTM Hall of Famer Peter Gross before Peter kicks out the horse racing jams. This episode is exactly 1:16:22. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe
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.
Tim McCarver was the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as the one of the most recognized television commentators
In my neighbourhood of New Toronto, there's this great storefront that always captures my attention. Here's how it looks today. Your Neighbourhood Barbershop on Lake ShoreWith my hair out of control, it was time to rein it in. I made an appointment with the owner, a nice chap named Andy,
In this 1204th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with comedian Chris Finn about his years in stand up, writing for MadTV, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Ron James and Rick Mercer, and what he's up to now. Blair Packham sits in and tells an amazing story about Burt Bacharach.
Raquel Welch became an international sex symbol in the 1960s, widely remembered for playing a bikini-clad cavewoman in the 1966 film One Million Years BC. She also won a Golden Globe for her role in 1974's The Three Musketeers.
The underworld theme is extremely popular in online gambling, so providers are regularly releasing new slots. And one of them is the Razor Shark RTP of 96.70% and the maximum winnings of 50000X are now available for the Parimatch Canada clients. To learn more about the Razor Shark and
Dina Pugliese, host of Breakfast Television since taking over for Liza Fromer in 2006, has announced she is leaving the show. Her last appearance will be February 24, 2023. I have decided it is my time to step down and leave the show. I’ll tell you this didn’t
Betting has been popular for centuries. And while some people believe it is purely a game of chance, others argue it is a game of skill. Could it also be both? Well, there is only one way to find out! Let us explore the debate between skill and luck in
Introduction Gambling is an activity most people around the world enjoy doing daily. Punters are spread worldwide and thus the need for more casinos. Physical casinos have always been the rage since they grant you an authentic experience. Physical casinos, as the name implies, allow punters to play the casino
In this 1203rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Kochberg and Vanessa Vakharia of Goodnight Sunrise about their music, opening for Bon Jovi at the ACC, the challenges in getting radio play, and the missing comma. This episode is exactly 1:27:11. You can listen to this
pexels.com Online gambling in Canada often falls into something of a grey area. The activity is legal only as long as it’s managed by the provincial government. In other words, only this authority is allowed to provide gambling websites and services in the country. Therefore, many Canadians have
