The Toronto Raptors are tied for the second-best odds on winning the another NBA Title in 2020. Top online betting outlets like Bovada Sportbook have the Raps at +700 to win it all. This is tied with the Milwaukee Bucks and behind the Los Angeles Lakers who are at +350.
Bill Buckner was 69. He was the first baseman who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals during a 22 season major league career. And yes, he let a Mookie Wilson slow roller go between his legs in the tenth
In this 469th episode, Mike chats with Bill Brioux about TV before he kicks out the TV themes. This episode is exactly 1:39:24. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on
Bart Starr was 85. He was the Green Bay Packers quarterback most famous for the sneak that won the famed "Ice Bowl" in 1967. He led the Packers to the first two Super Bowl titles.
I used to watch WKRP in Cincinnati daily when it ran in syndication in the mid-80s. I loved that show. It just made radio look like blast. Dr. Johnny Fever, Venus Flytrap, Les Nessman, Herb Tarlek…. they weren’t just colleagues, they weren’t just friends with a refer-a-friend code,
Canadian winters are some of the harshest in North America: temperatures average -4.6 degrees Celsius during the winter months, and can dip as far as -20 degrees in cities such as Toronto. And that’s without even considering the northern parts of the country, which back up against the
Our Toronto Raptors claimed their first ever Eastern Conference championship with a 100-94 Game 6 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to advance to the NBA Final. Four wins to go.
Canada has emerged above behemoths such as China, Korea and the United Kingdom to become one of the top three countries for the gaming industry in the world. The country falls just behind Japan and the USA for its gaming prowess, with 470 studios generating over 20,400 jobs 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 468th episode, Mike chats with actress Jess Salgueiro about her roles on Orphan Black, Workin' Moms, Letterkenny, The Strain, Saving Hope, Mary Kills People, and her new web series, The Ninth. This episode is exactly 1:21:41. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
We talked to our friend Roger Ashby from 104.5 FM and he told us what his male listeners usually complain they don’t have the tools they need when doing handywork. There are a number of tools every man should own, especially if they feel that natural instinct to
Though real estate prices are soaring in Toronto, property sales have risen by 19% from the same time last year, reaching nearly 10,000 transactions. The standard price for a home in Toronto means that only those in the top 10% income bracket should be able to afford their own
Dave “Bookie” Bookman was 58. Bookie was as fine a radio personality as a city like Toronto could hope for. He loved the music, and it showed. After 21 years on 102.1 the Edge, he was let go in 2012, but quickly resurfaced on Indie 88 where he hosted
In this 467th episode, Mike chats with the "kid from Keele Street", Raptors TV analyst and former NBA player Leo Rautins about growing up in Toronto, being an NCAA star, being the first Canadian drafted in the first round of the NBA draft and covering the Toronto Raptors since day
In this 466th episode, Mike chats with Farley Flex about managing Maestro Fresh-Wes, getting Flow 93.5 on the air in Toronto, becoming a judge on Canadian Idol and giving back to his community. This episode is exactly 1:39:05 You can listen to this episode in a variety
One of the best ways to promote your business is to invest in different types of apparel that’s customized with the company logo. While you may purchase them for a trade show, a community event, or something to give away when you visit a client, things like custom tank
There are all sorts of reasons to hire a caterer for a corporate event. From visiting clients to workshops to retirement parties, there are times when the best way to ensure everyone is comfortable and fed is to find an expert in corporate catering and tell them what you need.
Every parent puts in measures to ensure that their family is healthy and safe, but sometimes things fall outside of their control. Toronto remains one of the safest cities in Canada, if not the world, but crime rates do continue to rise, according to the Globe and Mail. In the
In this 465th episode, Mike chats with producer Mark Howard about his battle with stage four cancer, his new book "Listen Up! Recording Music with Bob Dylan, Neil Young, U2, REM, The Tragically Hip, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Waits...", working with Daniel Lanois and more. This episode is exactly
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.
I think it was August 2018 when I first received an email from Milon at Fast Time Watch & Jewellery Repair. He was an avid listener of Toronto Mike'd (well, the sports media episodes, at least) and wanted to jump on a call. Our first call was during my daughter's
In this 464th episode, Mike catches up with CHFI's Maureen Holloway before she kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:26:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
Tim Conway was 85. He was the comedic actor best known for being a core member of the “The Carol Burnett Show” troupe. He also starred in several Disney movies as well as the Dorf series of comic how-to videos.
I've been following Toronto sports closely for almost 40 years. Ok, 37 years to be specific, but I prefer round numbers. Now that I've had a couple of sleeps since witnessing The Shot, I find myself literally stuck in that moment. That shot was a true moment. It was a
In this 463rd episode, Mike chats with the Toronto Sun's Terry Koshan about his years covering sports for the Sun, Kawhi's shot, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. This episode is exactly 1:43:12. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google
