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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 FOTM hivemind.
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Dr. Demento Retires

It's been over 20 years since I wrote about Dr. Demento, so I figured I'm overdue. Here's what I wrote back then, when I was merely 30 years old. As a youngster, I have vivid memories of tuning in "The Doctor Demento Show" show on my little transistor radio.  I
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LIVE From the 16th annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1714

In this 1714th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike records live from the 16th annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Guests include Rick Vaive, saxophonist Elan Trotman, Bernie Nicholls, Dave Stewart, Ernie Whitt, Kenny Lofton, Rod Black, Aaron Hicks, Cito Gaston, and Joe Carter. This episode
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Ron Taylor, Dead at 87

Ron Tayor pitched for five teams (Cleveland, St. Louis, Houston, New York, and San Diego) during his 11-year career in the majors, posting a career 3.93 ERA. He's the only Canadian to win two World Series titles with two different teams. After his playing days ended, Taylor went on
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Beach Boys In The Wild

Just before recording with Skye Wallace on Friday, I started singing "Nowhere To Run" by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. I shared with Skye that I first discovered the song in the movie Good Morning Vietnam. I also owned that soundtrack on cassette and "Nowhere To Run" was the first
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Top 10 Toronto Music Festivals to Catch This Summer

https://unsplash.com/photos/people-gathering-on-green-grass-field-during-daytime-FUmDe-Bx1LA Toronto truly comes alive in the summer, with a vibrant and diverse lineup of live music experiences across the city. From small indie showcases in cozy venues to massive outdoor extravaganzas, the seasonal lineup has something for every kind of music fan. The city has
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Challenges in Adopting Handheld Laser Welding

Source: (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=555358064100194) Handheld laser welding is revolutionizing the manufacturing world, offering precision and efficiency like never before. But, adopting this cutting-edge technology isn’t without its hurdles. From initial investment costs to the need for specialized training, you’ll encounter various challenges that can
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Dave Stieb on the Brain

Although I missed the very early years of Dave Stieb's career, I caught on in '83 and instantly fell in love with the Blue Jays ace. All those near no-hitters and finally, in 1990, a bonafide actual no-hitter, the only one in Blue Jays history. Dave Stieb was a tremendous
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Open Mike

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 FOTM hivemind.
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