As you've likely heard by now, they've implemented the King Street Transit Pilot between Bathurst Street and Jarvis Street. Rules are in place to prioritize streetcar traffic and to prevent private vehicles from driving through this stretch of King. I don't currently drive on King Street, nor do I take
I have a great deal of respect for Bob Elliott. In fact, when he visited me eleven months ago, I let him become the first guest in 207 episodes to go beyond two hours. Elliott spent decades covering the Expos and Blue Jays and the players trusted him and confided
If you've ever listened to a Kick Out the Jams! episode of my podcast, you've heard me talk about the potent power of nostalgia. I've often said the music you loved as a teenager will stick with you the rest of your life. I was 20 when I first heard
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In this 280th episode, Mike chats with The Move's morning show host Blake Carter about her career in radio, the recent format change at The Move, her cosmetic surgery and more. This episode is exactly 1:30:17. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
Roy Halladay was 40. He was the greatest starting pitcher in Blue Jays history and one of my all-time favourite players. If you search this site for the keyword "halladay" you will find dozens and dozens of entries about the man. Here are a few of my favourites: Roy Halladay
In this 279th episode, Mike and Sportsnet's Brad Fay chat about his career in sports media, whether he'll take over for Bob McCown hosting Prime Time Sports, and then play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:51:51. You can listen to this episode in
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Last night, we recorded the 20th Kick Out the Jams! episode of Toronto Mike'd. Sure, I'm biased, but when I listen back to these episodes I absolutely love the music and stories. You learn so much about someone by hearing them tell you why they love the songs they love.
In this 278th episode, Mike and Chatelaine Senior Writer Sarah Boesveld play and discuss her ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:43:36. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly to the
In this 277th episode, Mike chats with Elvis chat about seeing Guns N' Roses the previous night, the death of Gord Downie and more. This episode is exactly 1:52:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via
Guns N' Roses played for well over three hours last night and gave us everything that even smelled like a hit. Check out this setlist. It's So EasyMr. BrownstoneChinese DemocracyWelcome to the JungleDouble Talkin' JiveBetterEstrangedLive and Let DieRocket QueenYou Could Be MineNew RoseThis I LoveCivil WarYesterdaysProstituteComaSpeak Softly Love (Love Theme
In this 276th episode, Mike and 94.9 The Rock FM DJ Bob Willette play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:25:23. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
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Canada is one of the places which treat gambling in a different light. Though most gambling games are legal in Canada, it's a totally different story when you're talking about online gambling. This is because the Canadian government refuses to grant licenses to online casinos in the country. But despite
In this 275th episode, Mike and his 3-year-old son play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 32:56. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly to the feed at https:
Fats Domino was 89. He was the influential rock and roll artist best known for his songs Ain't That A Shame, Blueberry Hill and I'm Walkin'.
With apologies to Rush, here are a few of my all-time favourite instrumental songs. Add yours to the comments! Bonus points if you embed a YouTube video of the song. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Pretty Little Ditty The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica Dick Dale and the Deltones -
Robert Guillaume was 89. He was the actor best known for his role as Benson on the TV-series Soap and the spin-off Benson, as well as Isaac Jaffe on Sports Night.
In this 274th episode, Mike chats with TSN's Mike Hogan about his 18 years at The Fan, his work at TSN, calling Argonaut games, the Argos attendance problem and his personal relationship with Doug Gilmour and The Tragically Hip. This episode is exactly 2:23:59. You can listen to
In this 273rd episode, Mike chats with TSN's Kayla Grey about her role at TSN, why people of colour in sports media shouldn't give up, Canada's diversity problem and how the Raptors will do this season. This episode is exactly 1:44:27. You can listen to this episode in
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How important is culture for your team?First and foremost, there can be some confusion and raised eyebrows when using the word ‘culture’ within the company context. Some people might confuse this word with the experience on the market, the history of the company or worse, the perks that the
In this 272nd episode, Mike and Great Lakes Brewery owner Peter Bulut play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:26:23. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly to
