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.
December 19, 2025
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Nancy MacKay interviews Richard Boyer, rock star Fractional CFO and Forum Chair at MacKay CEO Forums, on the topic of Fractional CFOs -Why “Rent a Financial Guru works”. They discuss why there is a need for Fractional CFOs to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses and avoid some of the biggest
In this 924th episode, Mike chats with Chef Mike Angeloni about opening Amano, Union Chicken, the emergence of Chef Drop, and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:00:50. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via
In this 923rd episode, Mike catches up with Ron Hawkins and Lawrence Nichols of Lowest of the Low, spinning a few jams and talking Art Bergmann, Don Smith, Taverns and Palaces and more. This episode is exactly 1:24:30. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
I spent the morning with former 590 morning show host Greg Brady and we talked openly and honestly about the Fan 590 lineup and why Greg wasn't a part of it. I strongly recommend you listen to all two hours, even if some of it didn't age very well as
In this 922nd episode, Mike chats with Greg Brady about what happened at The Fan 590, why he left, and how he ended up the new morning show host at Global News Radio 640. This episode is exactly 2:01:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety
In this 921st episode, Mike chats with Paul Myers about growing up in Scarborough with his brothers Mike and Peter, The Gravelberrys, Barenaked Ladies, Kids in the Hall, and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:46:30. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
The answer to this question, unfortunately, is “it depends”. The earlier the better in some cases is the best time to start preparing to get into a good university. Knowing how hard is it to get into Dartmouth, for example, some people start their child’s preparation in kindergarten! That
In this 920th episode, Mike catches up with Humble and Fred before reminiscing about ten years of podcasting. This episode is exactly 1:24:44. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe
Photo by Tom Fisk from Pexels.com It's hard to believe that the introduction of import tariffs in America would serve the Canadian economy, but that is exactly what happened. The 2016 trade war between the Trump administration and China was well publicized. A battle of wills and words that
In this 919th episode, Mike and Cam Gordon dive deep into NOW Magazine as the free alternative weekly newspaper turns 40. This episode is exactly 1:45:19. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast
Real estate prices are on the rise as vice president of Zonda Urban, Pauline Lierman, reveals that pricing in the housing market has increased to more than ten percent across Toronto, according to a report on Forbes. Lierman adds that the average vacancy rate in the city is less than
First of all you need to decide whether it’s the right time to replace your windows or not. Once you have decided to replace old windows, you need to select the right type of windows from a reliable replacement window contractor like Canadian Choice Windows and Doors. Now, the
On this day in 1991, thirty years ago, four seminal albums were released. Nirvana released "Nevermind," Soundgarden released "Badmotorfinger," the Red Hot Chilli Peppers released "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" and A Tribe Called Quest released "The Low End Theory." I owned and adored all four of these albums. I still
Designed in 1958 by architect Alan Crossley and consulting engineer Laurence Cazaly, The Oculus Pavilion is a fantastical space-age park shelter nestled in a meadow along the Humber River Recreational Trail in the City of Toronto’s South Humber Park. The view from beneathI've biked by the Oculus a thousand
The other day, I wrote about Jim Hughson's retirement. After 42 years, he's decided to call it quits and will no longer call NHL games for Sportsnet. News broke yesterday about two other changes at Sportsnet. On the television side, Leo Rautins will not be back as Raptors analyst alongside
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 918th episode, Mike catches up with Tim Thompson before he kicks out more jams. This episode is exactly 2:03:47. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe
If you need a few things to occupy you during your free time, you have several options to consider, but I'll consider gaming as one of the elite options you have. Speaking of gaming, it still comes down to what kind of games you prefer. If you're reading this, it's
In this 917th episode, Mike chats with MuchMusic’s first ever VJ Search winner, Diego Fuentes, about hosting ClipTrip on MuchMoreMusic, his acting career, Mexico 2000 and his curling prowess. This episode is exactly 1:08:30. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via
Nancy MacKay interviews Kevin Brady, Founder and CEO of Advica Health, on The Future of a Healthy Hybrid Workplace. They discuss why a healthy hybrid workplace culture is your competitive advantage and how to navigate the complexity of mental health, virtual health and 2nd opinions in our hybrid world.
Jim Hughson, who has been calling hockey games since the early 80s, has announced his retirement from broadcasting. Last season, he only called home games for the Vancouver Canucks. After 42 years, Hall of Fame PxP commentator Jim Hughson has announced his retirement from broadcasting. As one of Canada'
In this 916th episode, Mike catches up with Richard Crouse before he plays and discusses his 10 favourite songs of all-time. This episode is exactly 1:11:34. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast
Allan Slaight was the broadcasting mogul who helped build up Toronto’s venerable music radio stations CHUM and Q-107. Organizations including the Junos, Canada’s Walk of Fame, Canadian Music Week and Hot Docs have benefited from Slaight support and named awards and funds after him.
