Canadian sports fans have always been more connected to their European counterparts than their neighbors south of the border, with a shared love of winter sports and soccer creating a common bond. However, sometimes its difficult to get a feel for exactly what’s going on across the Atlantic, on
In this 598th episode, Mike chats with a Canadian who embarked with his family of five on a year-long backpacking adventure around the world. They didn't see COVID-19 coming. This episode is exactly 42:28. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in
In this 597th episode, Mike chats with Elvis, isolated in his north Oshawa bunker, about what's new with COVID-19. This episode is exactly 1:01:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify
If you’re just getting started in the world of online gambling in 2020, then you’re in for a treat! These days, there’s so much variety to choose from and loads of high-quality sites offering gamblers loads of great options. We’ve put together this guide to help
Market volatility, depending on how you look at it, can be either a positive or a negative thing. Strictly speaking, any variation in the price of a share is classed as volatility; so it must be a good thing, right? After all, how would anybody make any money if the
In this 596th episode, Mike chats with The Toronto Star's city hall bureau chief David Rider about COVID-19, his career, the Toronto Star and how I know his brother-in-law. This episode is exactly 1:30:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe
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.
My how things develop quickly when a pandemic comes a knockin'. Earlier this month, I posted my COVID-19 attack plan. In a nutshell, I wasn't going to panic, I was going to listen to experts, exercise caution and wash my hands like I've never washed them before. Things are escalating.
In this 595th episode, Mike chats with Craig Lauzon about his career, the end of the Air Farce, working on CBC's Because News, and indigenous issues that have his blood boiling. This episode is exactly 1:40:14. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
Big changes at FLOW 93.5 this week. Paul Parhar, better known as Mastermind, was relieved of his duties yesterday. I've been in touch with Mastermind and once the business side of his departure is taken care of, he'll be my guest on Toronto Mike'd. I'm also told Alicia West
Canadian gambling laws are some of the most flexible in the world. In general, gambling in some form or the other is legal across the country, but the specifics differ based on the province or territory. These include regulations on casinos, racetrack betting, lotteries and slot machines. Real money casinos
I got the most wonderful package today from FOTM and voice of the Detroit Red Wings Ken Daniels. Ken sent me some Blue Jays collectables he had in storage because he thought I'd get a kick out of them. He was right! Among the items is a 45 single of
Henri Richard was 84. He was the younger brother of Maurice "Rocket" Richard and a 20-year veteran of the Montreal Canadiens who won 11 Stanley Cups.
In this 594th episode, Mike hosts a sports media roundtable with Mark Hebscher and Fast Time Milon. Topics discussed include The Fan 590 vs TSN 1050, recent changes to the 590 morning show, the loss of Bob McCown and Don Cherry, the Blue Jays baseball broadcast crews on television and
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 593rd episode, Mike chats with Ben Ennis, co-host of Good Show on The Fan 590, about his rise in Sports Media, working with JD Bunkis, and what's next for him. This episode is exactly 1:17:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
Canadian sports fans have always been more connected to their European counterparts than their neighbors south of the border, with a shared love of winter sports and soccer creating a common bond. However, sometimes its difficult to get a feel for exactly what’s going on across the Atlantic, on
In this 592nd episode, Mike chats with Sam Grosso, a man who has owned several of this city’s live music venues, from Graffiti’s to the El Mocambo to the Cadillac Lounge. Banjo Dunc joins the party. This episode is exactly 1:27:49. You can listen to this
James Lipton was 93. He was the creator and host of Inside the Actors Studio for 23 seasons where he interviewed approximately 275 stars and did his own homework.
Ontario now has 15 positive cases of COVID-19. Nobody in Canada has died from the virus and the risk of contracting the virus in Ontario remains low. But as things change rapidly and the world strives to contain the outbreak, I thought it might be wise to start a thread
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 591st episode, Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know. This episode is exactly 2:50:08. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via
In this 590th episode, Mike chats with retired radio broadcaster Rick Hodge about reuniting with Roger Ashby and Marilyn Denis, retiring from EZ-Rock in St. Catharines and what he's up to now. Then, Rick kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:25:46. You can listen to this
