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,
In this 248th episode, Mike chats with Ziggy Lorenc about her many years working for Moses at City-TV, MuchMusic and Zoomer. This episode is exactly 1:13:45. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
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.
Dave Semenko was 59. He had 65 goals, 88 assists and 1,175 penalty minutes in 575 NHL games with Edmonton, Hartford and Toronto. He won two Stanley Cups with the Oilers and is best remembered as Wayne Gretzky's on-ice bodyguard.
Pro-Line and Sports Interaction are both online betting sites where you can place bets on sports. The real question is which one is better? Surprisingly players are still playing at Pro-line and it’s not even close to being as good as an online sportsbook like Sports Interaction. Sports Interaction
In this 247th episode, Mike and Siobhan play and discuss her ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:07:00. 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.
Last week, I rode east on the Waterfront Trail to check out the newly opened Trillium Park and the William G. Davis Trail at Ontario Place. This was once a private parking lot. I hope that has Joni Mitchell smiling. They tore down a parking lot and built paradise: 7.
In this 246th episode, Mike chats with Bob Mackowycz, Jr. about his dad, his relationships with Marek and Strombo, his years at Off the Record, CBC Radio 2, TSN 1050, his health struggles and his new podcast with Matthew Cauz. This episode is exactly 1:44:16. You can listen
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 245th episode, Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of the media in Canada. This episode is exactly 2:03:45. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
Picking up a surfboard for the first time is, in many ways, like the beginning of a venture into the world of business. As you feel the sand at your feet and look into the sea, you dream of catching the biggest waves. However, you must first master the basics.
In this 244th episode, Mike chats with Fred Penner about The Cat Came Back, Fred Penner's Place, Tipi Tales, Hear the Music and more. This episode is exactly 45:03. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicListen via StitcherFollow
In this 243rd episode, Mike and Mike Wilner play and discuss Wilner's ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:20:05. 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:
In this 242nd episode, Mike catches up with Elvis. This episode is exactly 1:29:34. 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.torontomike.com/torontomiked.xmlDownload the
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.
Don Matthews was 77. He was the head coach who won 231 games in the CFL, the second highest win total by a head coach in the league's history. He coached our Toronto Argonauts in 1990, from 1996-1998 and again in 2008, winning two Grey Cups.
In this 241st episode, Mike and Mark Hebscher play and discuss Mark's ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:21:33. 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:
The first time I wrote about Sidney Crosby was October 6, 2003. He was tearing it up with the Rimouski Oceanic as a 16-year old and I had just read a quote from Wayne Gretzky claiming he was the most talented prospect he'd seen since Mario Lemieux. That got my
One of the best podcasts is a show you likely already know and love. The Ongoing History of New Music, hosted by Alan Cross (hear his episode of Toronto Mike'd here), has been heard on CFNY (and other Corus radio stations) for almost 25 years. Ok, it went on hiatus
Adam West was 88. He was the actor best known as the star of the 1960s hit TV series Batman. Most recently he was the mayor of Quahog on Family Guy.
Glenne Headly was 62. She was the movie and television actress best known for her roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Dick Tracy, Mr. Holland's Opus and Lonesome Dove, for which she won an Emmy.
