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 01, 2026
In this 773rd episode, Mike kicks out vasectomy jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 2:53:43. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly to
When 2020 began, I had two things I wanted to get done before the end of the year. I wanted to get rid of my 21 year old fossil fuel vehicleI wanted to get a vasectomyI got rid of the old Protégé in June and this morning I got my
In this 772nd episode, Mike chats with Mike Trebilcock about founding The Killjoys... lots of Killjoys chatter with some Simply Saucer and Sematary Spawn tossed in for good measure. This episode is exactly 1:17:47. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple
In this 771st episode, Mike chats with Toronto boy Eric Bauza about his career voicing such iconic animated characters a Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, his love for retro Toronto nostalgia, the problem with Ren and Stimpy, and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:26:34. You can
Many gambling fans have switched to online mode and began to quench their adrenaline thirst on the Internet. Today online casinos are available in a wide range. Among the variety of sites, it is very difficult to choose the one where users play and receive stable winnings. Many experienced Canadian
It is not difficult to find online casinos in Canada, they are presented in a huge assortment. Each institution boasts a unique design and colorful games. Players will be able to take advantage of bonuses and take part in promotions. In any gambling club, it is easy to forget about
Ice hockey is the official winter sport for Canada and something that it is well known for. It has a very long history which is fascinating and dates way back to the 1800s. Like any sport, it has not been without the occasional controversy, and people tend to gloss over
Everyone makes mistakes in their lives. And while most of your mistakes teach us some valuable lessons for the future, some can leech on to you to make your life unlivable. Such is the case of criminal records. Although not everyone committing minor crimes is affected by having a criminal
In this 770th episode, the annual tradition continues as Dave Hodge unveils his 100 songs of 2020 before catching up with Mike. This episode is exactly 1:25:28. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsSave to your Spotify
With the new year comes many of us making resolutions that we promise to keep. However, most are likely to agree that resolutions can start great but quickly become forgotten. Instead of making unrealistic commitments and promises, start the new year by getting a clear mind from a clean space.
Have you ever woken up in the middle of a cold winter’s night to realize that your furnace broke? There's nothing worse. Your face, hands, and feet feel numb, and even under a mountain of blankets, you can’t get warm. If you don’t know the specific logistics
Winters in Southern Ontario are notoriously fickle. One day, the sun is shining and the thermometer is edging above zero, the next a brutal blizzard blows in off the lakes and covers the entire region in inches of snow. These fluctuating temperatures put a huge amount of strain on people’
I think Vancouver city becomes a ninja once every year. The whole place disappears in a plume of smoke every 4th April at exactly 4:20p.m, it’s uncanny-bis! It’s really come such a long way, from being the devil’s lettuce to the holy herb. Being the
We live in a globalized world, and in a large cosmopolitan city like Toronto, businesses work closely with partners in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. In large firms, it’s common to find people born all over the world gathering around the water cooler, and over
After what may have been the most challenging year of the last couple of centuries, you finally made it to January 2021. While the world isn't quite back to its old self yet, the New Year brings a bright glimmer of hope that hasn't existed until now. Your organization will
On January 19, 2010, I wrote about mass firings at Citytv. The two biggest names to be let go that day were Anne Mroczkowski and Laura DiBattista, but there were others, including Pam Seatle. Only Pam Seatle was quickly rehired and continued as a CityNews reporter and anchor on Citytv
Dealing with cockroaches, raccoons, ants and wasps is frustrating and difficult. Everyone wants their house to steer clear of all types of pests. However, if you are unable to manage pests at your house or office, then you might need some pro power pest control tips that can aid you
John le Carré was the spy turned novelist who became the preeminent writer of espionage fiction with novels including "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold."
One industry that has arguably seen the greatest number of innovations in the past 20 years would have to be the mobile phone industry. If you were to think back to, or search on the internet to see, what mobile phones looked like 15 years ago compared to now, those
Charley Pride was a pioneer for Black musicians in country music, with hits including "Kiss an Angel Good Morning" and "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone."
In this 769th episode, Mike chats with Troy and Chad from Great Lakes Brewery during their Hops for Hunger event in support of Daily Bread Food Bank. Andrew Manson from Daily Bread Food Bank joins in as hunger jams are kicked out. This episode was recorded outside during what felt
You must be wondering if there is a particular age to start learning music. Do you have this question in your mind at what age to start music lessons? Well whenever you are feeling that way, you must ensure that you do a little research before composing music lessons on
Numeris has released their last book of 2020. This is radio for you kids who aren't familiar with the format. I've never caught one of my kids listening to terrestrial radio for even a second, but they wouldn't be counted in the numbers I'm sharing below, anyway. David Bray has
You’ll be surprised to learn that Toronto has a few gambling spots of different sizes. To get some gambling experience, you’ll need to head to the city and check the highest payout online casino in Canada. All the gambling spots that you’ll find offer a wide range
