Bob Cole is my favourite hockey pxp announcer of all-time. I've hardly been shy about this fact. I wrote about it nine years ago, eight years ago and six years ago. When the stakes are high, nothing beats Bob Cole's poetic flavour and irreplaceable timbre. As I type this, Bob
A veteran radio broadcaster recently shared some criticism with me. He told me he saw I had a guest on that he was interested in hearing from, but when he saw the episode was almost two hours long, he knew he'd never listen. "Nobody's going to listen to one guest
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.
Join me on June 27 from 6pm to 9pm for TMLX3 at Great Lakes Brewery. Performing at this event is Lowest of the Low, and I can't believe I just typed that sentence. That amazing! If you were at TMLX1 or TMLX2, I'm hoping you'll be back for this third
Do you have a trip to Toronto planned for the near future? If so, you should start preparing right now. Toronto is home to more than 8.5 million people. The city is the fourth largest in North America and one of the top friendliest. If you have never visited
In this 448th episode, Mike chats with The Watchmen's Sammy Kohn about the most underrated band in Canadian music history. This episode is exactly 2:31:30. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via
Paying taxes is part of being a citizen that nobody really likes. The rules are too complicated and hard to follow. However, due to their age, seniors can take advantage of several special rules to get a higher tax return. Let’s have a closer look at some of these
In this 447th episode, Mike and Elvis kick out the charity singles. This episode is exactly 1:55:39. 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 directly to the feed at
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 446th episode, Mike chats with Marc Weisblott from 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know. This episode is exactly 2:34:32. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave
The 2019 NBA Playoffs and FinalsDespite missing out on the Eastern Conference title, the Toronto Raptors 2018-19 season has been a whirlwind success, with the franchise finishing second to secure a spot in the play-offs. The Raptors lost Game 1 of their first round play-off tie with Orlando Magic, but
In this 445th episode, Mike chats with Baseball Toronto's Keegan Matheson and Julia Kreuz about the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays baseball club. This episode is exactly 2:05:31. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify
I don't often write about Hamilton radio, but this one seems to have a Toronto slant. Back in November, 999 Virgin Radio cut their Tucker in the Morning with Maura Grierson morning show and replaced it with Virgin Mornings with Adam Wylde and TJ. Meanwhile, over at Hamilton's 95.3
In this 444th episode, Mike chats with broadcaster Garvia Bailey about co-founding Jazzcast, working for the CBC and JAZZ.FM, raising a teenage daughter and more. This episode is exactly 2:01:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play
Hamilton's TSN Radio 1150 has cancelled their afternoon drive show, which means Jim Tatti has been relieved of his duties there. Jim is still contributing to Leafs games on Toronto's TSN Radio 1050, however. I used to love watching Jim Tatti and Mark Hebscher on Global's Sportsline. That was appointment
Canadians love the lottery. In fact, the first nationwide Canadian Lottery game (Lotto) was created in 1982. According to recent studies, 58% of adults in Canada play the lottery at least once per week. The majority of these players are well educated, established people who are over 35 years old.
In this 443rd episode, Mike chats with Stephen Fearing about his solo career, years with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and Fearing and White before he kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 2:37:50. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in
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 442nd episode, Mike chats with Sportsnet's Michael Grange about his years writing for the Globe and Mail, his work at Sportsnet covering basketball, RJ Barrett, the Toronto Raptors and more. This episode is exactly 2:05:31. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
Last week, I made the most significant upgrade to the TMDS studio since I first set everything up over six years ago. I purchased the new Rodecaster Pro. This really is the latest and greatest soundboard on the market. It's got channels for my four Rode Procaster mics, one for
In this 441st episode, Mike catches up with television and radio personality Ralph Benmergui before he kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:57:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via
Dick Dale was 81. He was the guitarist nicknamed "King of the Surf Guitar" whose signature single Misirlou was prominently featured over the opening titles of Pulp Fiction.
One of the gambling giant across the world, the Evolution Gaming company, presented its report for the previous year 2018. By December 31, 2018, the total revenues of the corporation had gone up to $275.6 million. According to the company administration, such significant growth in revenue is primarily related
