Mike Cleaver was 72. He was the radio broadcaster best known around these parts for a couple of stints at CHUM, first as an afternoon anchor and morning co-anchor and then as an afternoon and morning news anchor. He was also on-air at CFRB and 680 News.
I've written about the situation at JAZZ.FM91 many times, and have discussed it at length on Toronto Mike'd with such guests as Heather Bambrick, Mark Wigmore, Dani Elwell, Jaymz Bee, Bill King and Molly Johnson. JAZZ.FM91 has recently ratcheted up the rhetoric with regards to SAVE JAZZ FM's
As a new driver in Ontario, one of the things you must do in order to legally get on the road is pass your Ontario G1 test. Naturally, many drivers are nervous about taking this test in case they do not get the required score. However, there are ways in
Matt Gurney, host of The Exchange with Matt Gurney from 9am to noon on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, is no longer with the station. He's been "restructured" out. Here's what Matt tweeted earlier today. Anyway, SOME PERSONAL NEWS. (Which may eventually include some analysis of Starfleet operations, let's just
Albert Finney was 82. He was the Oscar-nominated actor best known for his roles in "Annie," "Erin Brockovich" and "Tom Jones." I'll always remember him as Ed Bloom in "Big Fish."
In this 431st episode, Mike chats with Sportsnet's Caroline Szwed about her soccer career, hosting Plays of the Month, Misplays of the Month and Aftermath, and Cash. This episode is exactly 1:53:56. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google
It's a lot faster to start an online business than a brick and mortar business. Still, you have to invest the necessary time into getting things going and profitable. That's why you want to go into business, anyway, to make money, right? It's easy enough to start-up an online store,
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.
Are you familiar with Social Slots? Social Slots all the rage right now in the increasingly competitive social casino space. Social slots are casino slot machine games played on your mobile device with virtual money. It's the thrills you'd experience in a real casino but with an online community of
Frank Robinson was 83. He was the only player to win MVP in both leagues, earning National League honors with the Reds in 1961 and the American League award with the Baltimore Orioles in 1966. He made 14 All-Star game appearances in a Hall of Fame career, and currently ranks
The Toronto Raptors have acquired Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jonas Valančiūnas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles and a 2024 second-round pick. The three-time All-Star is averaging 15.7 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists over 53 games this season in Memphis, his 11th in
In this 430th episode, Mike catches up with Boom 97.3 morning show host Stu Jeffries before he kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:39:25. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify
MBA is like a metamorphosis which changes its candidates into budding managers. When the transformation is complete, the manager becomes a head of all operations taking place in an office or institution. So the candidates must face all the challenges which test their ability in becoming successful managers. After all,
In this 429th episode, Mike chats with CP24 reporter and host Kayla-Marie Williams about playing professional volleyball in the Philippines, hosting CP24 Breakfast on weekends and working as a reporter at 299 Queen Street. This episode is exactly 1:37:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety
Berryburst is a wonderful game which everyone would love to play. It’s a great relief for all those who have been exhausted due to the hot summers. It has been released along with its twin Berryburst MAX in the month of August 2018. If you are new to the
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino table games and is played at almost all casinos. Many people are interested in playing casino games, however, they not familiar with the terms and rules. Hence the terminology for the American version of Blackjack are first described. The rules are similar
In this 428th episode, Mike chats with radio broadcaster Mark Wigmore about his years at Newstalk 1010, Proud FM, CBC and Jazz FM, and his new podcast, Art at the End of the World. This episode is exactly 1:51:46. You can listen to this episode in a variety
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.
Smartphone games keep dominating global gaming revenues as smartphone technologies improve at a tremendously fast rate. Konami, the legendary Japanese game developer, even announced that its main platform will be dedicated to mobile games. Although desktop still brings in the larger portion of retail sales compared to mobile devices, tablets
In this 427th episode, Mike chats with with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of the media in Canada. This episode is exactly 2:27:44. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify
It's cold out. How cold is it? It's too cold to bike, and that's a rarity for me. Since I'm skipping my lunchtime ride today, I thought I'd take the opportunity to write here. I've simply had no time as I've been swamped with TMDS and fatherhood responsibilities. And when
James Ingram was 66. He was a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Academy Award nominee best known for "Baby, Come to Me", "Somewhere Out There" and "I Don't Have the Heart".
In this 426th episode, Mike chats with Jeff Simmons about Canadian sports media, why he left the industry, and his dad, Steve Simmons of The Toronto Sun. This episode is exactly 1:38:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google
In this 425th episode, Mike catches up with Mike Wilner as they talk Vladdy, Jr., Roy Halladay, Richard Griffin, JaysTalk, the broadcast booth, and Domer. This episode is exactly 1:29:42. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave
The GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) is one of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in the world. Its scores are considered for admissions into graduate management programs of the top business schools around the globe. But scoring well in the GMAT does not guarantee your selection in a business
