Practicing social distancing and hygiene has been found to be the best way to fight the COVID-19 pandemic that has been spreading around the globe. But, what if you contract the disease? Is your body strong enough to fight it? You ought to know that a strong immunity will help
In this 647th episode, Mike kicks out songs from tots 'n teens with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:12:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen
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 646th episode, Mike chats with Brother Jake Edwards (or is it Bro Jake?) about his start on radio in the Maritimes, his multiple tours of duty at Q107, being responsible for bringing John "Spike" Gallagher to the big smoke, his move to Vancouver and everything you ever wanted
In this 645th episode, Mike chats with the Iceman Bob Segarini about his years in the Wackers, as a solo artist, working on the radio at CHUM-FM and Q107 and making the move to television on MuchMusic and City-TV's Late Great Movies. This episode is exactly 1:39:44. You
In this 644th episode, Mike chats with Mark Carey, a man who intends to run around Toronto (135 km) all in one effort on May 30th in order to raise money for the Red Cross's COVID-19 relief efforts. Pledge his run here. This episode is exactly 41:14. You can
In this 643rd episode, Mike chats with Sportsnet's Donnovan Bennett about his work there, the embracing of digital platforms and social media, recent conversations with Willie O'Ree, Harrison Browne and Jessica Platt, whether he'd work in the US, sleeping with the enemy and his run for Ahmaud Arbery. This episode
Jerry Stiller was 92. He was the comedic actor who spent many years as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara along with his wife, Anne Meara. but he's always be George's father Frank Costanza to me.
Music is the language of the soul. When you feel depressed and feeling down you may find yourself listening to music. After listening to the music you may find yourself energized. Music has no language, despite that we speak many languages, we still know good sound when we come across
In this 642nd episode, Mike sits back and relaxes while FOTM kick out the jams. This episode is exactly 40:55. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
Many people enjoy a wager on their favourite sport, this is something that has worldwide appeal and is only getting stronger. Whether it is placing a bet via your desktop from home, or using the latest technology such as mobile betting apps to place bets while you are out, if
Little Richard was 87. He was the massively influential rock and roll pioneer whose hits “Tutti Frutti,” “Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Long Tall Sally”inspired a generation of musicians.
In this 641st episode, Mike kicks out sell-out jams with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon. This episode is exactly 2:02:18. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on
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 640th episode, Mike chats with Craig Northey about The Odds, working with Kids in the Hall, playing with The Tragically Hip, recording for Corner Gas, playing with Moe Berg, Chris Murphy and Steven Page in The Trans-Canada Highwaymen, and working with his children on This Blows. This episode
Florian Schneider was 73. He was the co-founder of the highly influential electronic pop group Kraftwerk who set the template for synthesiser music in the 1970s and 80s with songs like Autobahn and The Model.
My good friend Mark Carey has a plan to help our most vulnerable during this COVID-19 pandemic. He's going to run around Toronto on May 30 in an effort we're creatively calling the "Run Around Toronto". The Run Around Toronto is a solo 135km run around the perimeter of Toronto,
In this 639th episode, Mike chats with Scott Ferguson about his years at 1430 and 590 covering Blue Jays baseball, working the radio broadcasts with Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth, his move to The Team 1050, TSN Radio, and his current health challenge. This episode is exactly 1:04:17.
Almost half of Canadians prefer to play video games on their mobiles. This was one of the findings by the University of British Colombia, which discovered that 46% of us now reach for our phones instead of our computers or consoles when we feel like playing a game. The news
Every time you sign up at the casino, you should pay attention to the bonuses it offers. Some of them may be truly beneficial for you. This especially refers to no deposit bonuses. So what is special about this type of incentive? And how to benefit at the maximum when
In this 638th episode, Mike sits back and relaxes while FOTM kick out the jams. This episode is exactly 40:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
In this 637th episode, Mike chats with Gene Valaitis about the rise and fall of Jesse and Gene, The Team 1050 fiasco, his stops at Q107, 680 CFTR, AM 640, 1010 CFRB, a couple of great fun facts about his connection to The Parachute Club and MuchMusic and more. This
This special memorial entry was written by Banjo Duncan Fremlin, Whiskey Jack co-founder and singer and tremendous FOTM. My condolences go out to Dunc. ~~ My best friend, my lifetime partner in music, a lovable man if ever there was one...Bob McNiven, died yesterday, May 4, 2020. I don't know
Don Shula was 90. He's the winningest coach in NFL history, best known for leading the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl victories, as well as the only perfect season.
In this 636th episode, Mike chats with Don Landry about Pat Marsden, Gord Stellick, getting fired from The Fan 590, the health of the CFL, his work in curling and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:18:10. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
