In the mid-to-late 90s, I lived at Charles Street and Yonge for a couple of years. I was going to school down the street, so it was awfully convenient. During this period of my life, I got every haircut at House of Lords at 639 Yonge Street (website). As a
In this 256th episode, Mike and Fred Patterson play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:31:58. 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:
In this 255th episode, Mike and Norm Wilner play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:26:28. 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:
Despite my best efforts, my oldest never took to baseball. I knew I was in trouble during the pennant race of 2015 when he chose to watch a preseason Leafs game over a Jays game against the Yankees. He just doesn't love baseball the way I do. In his 15
My oldest daughter turned 13 today. She wanted to start the day before dawn with a short ride to the waterfront to watch the sun rise. We got up at 5:30 am and watched the sun come up. It was spectacular, and I took some great pics. Here's a
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If you bike, jog or walk the waterfront trail just west of the Humber Bay Arch Bridge, you've likely seen the new Toronto sign that's been erected this week. Local artists Thelia Sanders-Shelton and Julie Ryan built it from driftwood that washed up on a nearby beach. It's only driftwood,
In this 254th episode, Mike chats with Larry Fedoruk about his years at CFTR, CKFM, CISS and Newstalk 610 CKTB. This episode is exactly 1:32:57. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly
At the end of April, I wrote that the Blue Jays were in trouble but not done yet. It was easy to say we were toast after that horrific start, but there was plenty of time to right the ship that had made two consecutive playoff appearances. To quote a
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 253rd episode, Mike chats with Alex Pierson about her years at City TV and the rise and fall of the Sun News Network. This episode is exactly 1:30:29. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen
Chester Bennington was 41. He was best known as the frontman for the rock band Linkin Park.
Martin Landau was 89. He was the versatile actor who won an Oscar for his role as Bela Lugosi in Tim Burton's "Ed Wood".
George Romero was 77. His 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead" spawned an entire school of zombie movies while revolutionizing the horror genre.
In this 252nd episode, Mike and Elvis play and discuss his ten favourite songs on his birthday. This episode is exactly 1:38:54. 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
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 251st episode, Mike and Jim Van Horne play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 59:05. 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:
Toronto is a diverse, vibrant and interesting city with plenty of options to choose from when it comes to amazing things to see and do. If you’re looking for a trip that’s packed with adventure, interesting attractions and plenty of fun, then you’re headed to the right
In this 250th episode, Mike and Andrew play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:31:54. 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://www.
I remember catching the Jays vs. Cleveland many years ago and watching our boys in blue get trounced. I think it was 14-0, but I can't remember exactly. All I know is that up until yesterday it was the worst Jays defeat I had ever witnessed live. My oldest daughter
I've been inviting past guests of Toronto Mike'd to revisit the studio to kick out the jams! These episodes are archived here. The purpose of this entry is to collect commenters' top 10 song lists. Drop your favourite 10 jams in the comments and drop by periodically to see what
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 249th episode, Mike chats with Michael Hainsworth and Alan Cross about the return of Geeks and Beats, Michael's career in radio and television, and what's new with Alan since episode 66. This episode is exactly 1:41:51. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
Mr. San Jose Shark Patrick Marleau is now a Toronto Maple Leaf. Mike Babcock knows him well, having coached him to gold medals in 2010 and 2014. Marleau has had a stellar career and is as durable as they come. Clearly the Leafs are trying to win now. But it's
When I learned Dream Warriors, Michie Mee and Maestro Fresh-Wes were performing at Nathan Phillips Square tonight, I knew I had to be there. They called it Roots of the 6ix and it all started at the kid-friendly time of 6:30pm. I absolutely loved And Now the Legacy Begins,
