Toronto Mike

Do the Work, Don

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
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Open Mike

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.
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Don't Be Cruel

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
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D' You Know What I Mean?

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
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Open Mike

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.
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#TMLX13 Kicked Ass

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.
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Pull Start Fire 🔥

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
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Big Top Disappointment

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
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March 1, 1990's Humble and Fred Show on CFNY: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1319

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
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FOTM Playlist for #TMLX13

#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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