Hey, it's that former quite divisive Toronto Mike commenter known as either bsmnt or hadesdwllr 73 here, also sometimes known as Avery in 'Real Life.' Anyway, quick question: what is that like exactly?!? All kidding aside, perhaps a couple of you out there might have momentarily wondered whatever became
Meat Loafs was the larger-than-life singer whose bombastic rock opera "Bat Out of Hell" is one of the best-selling albums of all time. I literally shared Paradise by the Dashboard Light in my post about Ellen Foley earlier this week. We referenced I’d Do Anything for Love (But I
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 premiere episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Stu Stone and Cam Gordon as they catch up and kick out "welcome back" jams. This episode is exactly 2:11:22. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe
My firstborn is no longer a teen. Sweet Baby James is now 20 years old. I was 27 years old when James was born. That's before my hair started turning white. James literally made me a father, and it's far and away my life's greatest passion. I love being James's
André Leon Talley first joined Vogue in 1983 as the magazine's fashion news director. He quickly rose to creative director and editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's right-hand — a position he held from 1987 to 1995. He left Vogue in 1995 and moved to Paris, where he returned to W Magazine after working
There's news today that there will be a Weird Al movie, and Daniel Radcliffe will play The Weird One. The biopic is written by Yankovic and Eric Appel, which makes sense, because they teased us with this very film back in 2010. I loved this then, and I love it
I've always been impressed by the career of Ellen Foley. You might not recognize that name, but you know her. Allow me to explain... If you're like me, you went through a Bat Out of Hell phase and have every word to "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" memorized. Turn this
In this episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Jarvis Church a.k.a. Gerald Eaton about his band The Philosopher Kings, discovering and producing Nelly Furtado and K'naan, Da Kink in My Hair, his tribute to Bill Withers and more. This episode is exactly 1:05:07. You can
Founded in response to coronavirus relief efforts, the Ride for Mind events have raised more than $675,000 in the past two years, according to news on Cision. Toronto Hustle and Michael Garron hospital partner again to create awareness and raise funds for supporting mental healthcare in Toronto's east end.
Are you in the market for your very first vaporizer but don’t really know what to look for or what to consider? Do you want to make the best choice when buying your first vaporizer and want to know how to choose the right one for you? When it
Yesterday, I planned a ride to Yonge and Bloor to pick something up for my wife. It was one of those "-29 with the wind chill" days, and my intent was to bike the Waterfront Trail east to Yonge. The round trip would have been about 35KM. By the time
More than 300,000 car accidents happen in Canada every year. Therefore, you need to know how to reduce your risk of being involved in a road accident and what to do should you find yourself involved in one. Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/driving-car-automobile-driver-407181/ What to Do After
For episode 1000 of Toronto Mike'd, my little podcast I started in August 2012, I'd like to pass the mic to you. So this is a call to all FOTMs. Would you like to be a part of episode 1000 of Toronto Mike'd? Record yourself talking about the
Alexa McDonough was the first woman to lead a major, recognized political party in Canada when she became leader of the Nova Scotia NDP in 1980. She became leader of the federal New Democratic Party in 1995.
By Jacob Baranski Parents have great power over their children, usually, in ways they aren't even aware of. Kids, especially young ones, dote on their parents' words, and what they say to their kids can have a greater impact than they could even imagine, even unintentionally. This is especially true
In this episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Vancouver radio and television personality Megan Edwards about why she left the industry she loved. This is why Megan Edwards quit radio. This episode is exactly 1:15:06. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
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.
Ronnie Spector sang lead on the Ronettes' string of hits in the early-to-mid–1960s, including "Be My Baby", "Baby, I Love You", "The Best Part of Breakin' Up" and "Walking in the Rain."
Canada is a country full of passionate sports aficionados. According to statistics, over 80 per cent of the Canadian population watches at least one sport, and 27% participate in a sport on a regular basis. Being a country with an overwhelmingly cold climate, Canadians tend to thrive in Winter Sports.
In this episode of the Progressing Past of Modern Melodies, Toronto Mike, Brother Bill and Cam Gordon chat with special guest Rob Preuss from the Spoons about the history of New Wave music in Canada. This episode is exactly 2:32:33. You can listen to this episode in a
Technology is changing the world in a variety of different ways. From the way we communicate to how we make purchases to how we run businesses, and much more, technology plays an important part in our lives. It should come as no surprise, then, that technology can also play a
Mike chats with producer Gord Rennie about his years at EZ Rock, working with Erin Davis and Mike Cooper, their move to CHFI, Darren B. Lamb, Maureen Holloway, the big change, and his new gig at GNR 640 working with Greg Brady and Kelly Cutrara. This episode is exactly 1:
Bob Saget was the raunchy comedian who became an unlikely wholesome dad on "Full House". I'll remember him best for his cameo in Half Baked and in Rollin' With Saget, a great Stu Stone and Jamie Kennedy joint.
Michael Lang was the co-creator and organizer of 1969’s Woodstock Music and Art Fair, and its follow-ups Woodstock ’94 and the ill-fated Woodstock ’99.
