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 hivemind.
April 02, 2026
In this 867th episode and 66th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out brother jams with Stu Stone and Brother Bill. But first, a special appearance by Pete Fowler. This episode is exactly 2:26:58. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
Frank Bonner was the actor best known for portraying Herb Tarlek on WKRP in Cincinnati.
On 4/20 (how could I forget that date?) I received my first COVID-19 vaccination shot. Like many Gen Xers in this province, I grabbed myself a shot of AZ. I wanted the first vaccination I could get, and that happened to be AstraZeneca. Eight weeks to the day, I'm
In this 866th episode, Mike chats with 680 News and City News news and weather reporter Michelle Mackey about her years at The Weather Network, her move to 680 News and City News, The Arkells, and her work as a mental health advocate. This episode is exactly 1:15:23.
Having a new employee is always an exciting time for any organization. With this new person, you’re looking forward to strengthening and rebuilding the team, and you can’t wait to get them settled in and acquainted with the rest of your dedicated employees. However, before you can even
Quick... name some great mullets.... In the 70s, there was David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust. In the 80s Bono rocked a mullet, as did several NHL players, including Ron Duguay. In the 90s, Jaromir Jagr and Billy Ray Cyrus were mullet flagbearers. But by the end of the 90s, the
Ned Beatty was the prolific actor who made his film debut in 1972’s "Deliverance" and delivered memorable performances in classics like 1976’s "Network" and 1978’s "Superman."
As co-host of Global TV's groundbreaking sports program Sportsline for over a decade, Mark Hebscher has earned the trust of Canadian sports fans. His entertaining and astute insights and vast experience in sports media culminate in the provocative sports opinions expressed on his podcast, appropriately titled Hebsy on Sports. This
In this episode of Judgment Day, Lorne Honickman examines the Supreme Court Ruling that the Estate files of murder victims Barry and Honey Sherman be unsealed. Lorne talks with media lawyer Iain Mackinnon about what the Supreme Court said about privacy and the open Court principle. You can subscribe to
Whether you are a professional cleaner in Toronto looking to upgrade your toolkit, or a tenant planning to give your new lodging a proper clean-up, you definitely need a guide on what to buy first. With the wealth of cleaning products, tools, and add-ons on the market, it is easy
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 hivemind.
In this 865th episode and 65th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out parenthetical jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Humble Howard. This episode is exactly 2:32:59. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
Mike Stafford has been fired from his job at Global News Radio 640. He was the morning show host since February 2018 when he took Matt Gurney's spot alongside Supriya Dwivedi. Legacy CFNY fans will remember Mike Stafford as the newsperson on Pete and Geets. Fred Patterson of Humble and
In this 864th episode, Mike chats with Doo Doo the Clown about his lengthy career as a children's entertainer, appearing in Billy Madison with Adam Sandler, performing at festivals including the Calgary Stampede and CNE, his relationship with Stu Stone and DJ Farbsie, and his real-life role as hero. This
Online casino gambling becomes so much more transparent as an industry, so much more regulated and secure that more people start trying it for fun. Players in regulated countries like Canada have been able to enjoy online casinos for quite some time by now, however, even for Canadians, certain aspects
For many veterans, the challenges of civilian life present more difficulty than life on the front lines. The Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs reports that an average of 5,000 service members are discharged from active duty, and not all of them have an easy time readjusting. Canada has much to
In this 863rd episode, Mike chats with MELLEEFRESH a.k.a. Melleny Melody about being Cheer Bear on Care Bears, singing in Rock & Rule, transitioning to becoming active in the dance music scene, starting Play Records, discovering Deadmau5, and losing her beloved Princessmobile to a family of raccoons. This
Are you considering upgrading your car, but having a hard time getting the offers you want for your used car? A car’s value starts to depreciate the moment it is driven off the lot. Every passing year, each mile, dent and or scratch decreases its value. The only way
Last Wednesday, Peter Gross recorded a phone conversation with 106-year-old Vera Cox for the third episode of Seniors Moment. Typically, we'd edit down the segment to 4-5 minutes, but we were both so enamored by Vera that we didn't change a thing. On Saturday, I took the entire conversation with
In this 862nd episode, Mike chats with Brian Bradley about the history, courage, and diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Toronto with a keen focus on Craig Russell and Lori Russell Eadie. This episode is exactly 1:20:57. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
When you see van life blogs and videos, it's easy to believe that living in an RV is all fun and exciting, but there are times when things can get monotonous after a while. The difference is that when you're bored back home, you have everything you need to entertain
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 hivemind.
In this 861st episode and 64th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out wrestling jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Jason Agnew. This episode is exactly 2:21:10. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via
As CBD becomes more and more popular with each day, the pet industry is certainly keeping track. The market is now enriched with a variety of products for your cats and dogs. Instead of limiting yourself to regular pet food, you can now tease their palate by expanding the palette.
