As of this writing, we raised $2632 for the 2023 Terry Fox Run. I ran it this morning (actually, it was mostly walking) on a beautiful Sunday morning. Thank you to everyone who donated! The run is done for another year, but it's not too late to donate! Click over
From the CBC: Nordstar, the company that owns the Toronto Star and other newspapers, announced Friday that it is seeking bankruptcy protection for the unit that owns more than 70 local newspapers and axing more than 600 jobs in the process. Nordstar says it is putting its Metroland Media Group
In this 1326th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David McPherson about his new book 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts. Choice jams are played while 7 of these facts are discussed in detail. This episode is exactly 1:08:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety
I do a lot over here at TMDS. First off, there's my flagship podcast Toronto Mike'd. For that show I book and schedule guests, conduct the research, host, record and publish the episode. Then there's the post-drop promotion on social media and TorontoMike.com. Then, there's my clients... and a
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 1325th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bill Welychka at his $300 room without a toilet at The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar. They cover his backwards career from national television to Kingston where he's found true happiness. This episode is exactly 1:09:40. You
In this 1324th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bill Vigars, friend and confidante of Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope. Bill's new book Terry and Me: The Inside Story of the Marathon of Hope gives great insight into the man Terry was and his legacy. Support Mike's
In this 1323rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath about who is on strike at TVO, why they're on strike, and what's they'd like to say on their TVO podcast if they weren't currently on strike. This episode is exactly 1:34:00.
I've recorded a few episodes about Attic Records, the Canadian record label that was formed in 1974 by Al Mair and Tom Williams. There was my conversation with Kevin Shea and Steve Waxman, and my chat with the late Al Mair. Not to mentions chats with Lee Aaron, Maestro Fresh-Wes,
What the heck was that Cheap Trick cover of Don't Be Cruel all about? I realize I'm 35 years late in asking this pertinent question, but I was just reading an article about Elvis Presley's September 9, 1956 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Here's Elvis performing his hit "Don't
The moment at which a song hits me is very important. There are mediocre songs I adore to this day becuase they hit me at precisely the right time. When Oasis released Be Here Now in 1997, they had already peaked. Be Here Now was the follow-up to (What's the
I had never been in the Crystal Ballroom at the King Edward Hotel until this morning when I attended a Hollywood Suite event. I bumped into so many FOTMs! This was the first time I met Erica Ehm in personOne of these lovely people is actually a future FOTM
In this 1322nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike welcomes back Al Grego as Al plays clips from the best Toronto Mike'd episodes from episode 1001-1250. This episode is exactly 1:22:20. 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.
What a fantastic #TMLX13 at Great Lakes Brewery tonight. Thank you GLB for hosting and Palma Pasta for the delicious pasta. And thank you to the 85 FOTMs who came out to hang with me. As announced, #TMLX14 will take place on December 9 at 12 noon at Palma's Kitchen.
In this 1321st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Marc Weisblott as they discuss what's movin' and shakin' in the Canadian media landscape. This episode is exactly 2:01:37. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe
Out of the blue one day in the spring, I got an email about Pull Start Fire. Pull Start Fire is THE must-have for your outdoor fire pit or indoor fireplace! No matches, lighters, kindling, or lighter fluid required! And no more awkwardly trying to light a fire while your
In this 1320th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Erik Tomas of Raceline Radio about his years at CFTR and The Fan, especially his time with Shotgun Tom Rivers. This episode is exactly 1:22:20. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via
An early disappointment for me was Big Top Pee-Wee. Big Top Pee-Wee came out in 1988 and starred Pee-Wee Herman a.k.a Paul Reubens and Susan Tyrrell, Kris Kristofferson, Penelope Ann Miller, and Valeria Golino. I was very, very excited about Big Top Pee-Wee. Trailer for Big Top Pee-WeeI
In this 1319th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares audio he uncovered from CFNY on March 1, 1990. This episode is exactly 1:04:27. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe
Ann Rohmer, Liza Fromer, Dina Pugliese and Meredith Shaw. There's your list of women who have co-hosted Breakfast Television. On August 17, Meredith Shaw announced she was leaving her gig at Bell Media-owned CHUM. For more on Meredith's career, in music, on radio and modelling, check out episode 292 of
Gary Wright musician and composer best known for his 1976 hit songs "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive". Shout out to Wayne's World.
Steve Harwell was a founding member and longtime lead singer of Smash Mouth, best known for its chart-topping singles “All Star” and “I’m a Believer.”
#TMLX13 is Thursday from 6-9pm at Great Lakes Brewery (30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd) and I'm trying to mimic the vibe of our recent park gatherings. There's no live recording or band, just a good bunch of people collecting to enjoy fresh craft beer and delicious Palma Pasta. I sincerely hope
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