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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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Silverwax Steps Up To Sponsor Toronto Mike'd - TORONTOMIKE10 at silverwax.ca saves you 10%!

Toronto Mike'd is fiercely independent, collecting interesting stories from this fine country. These stories come from the worlds of music, broadcasting, sports, journalism, comedy and anywhere I smell a story that should be shared. Fuelling this #realtalk requires partnerships with great organizations, and I'm pleased to announce Silverwax, proudly Canadian
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Val Kilmer, Dead at 65

Val Kilmer was the actor who found fame after appearances in comedy films Top Secret! and Real Genius, and later in the military action film Top Gun and the fantasy film Willow. Kilmer gained acclaim for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's The Doors.
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I Am An April Fool

I rode my youngest to school and then did a little 10km ride by the lake, arriving home to a coffee. I sat down to take that glorious first sip of the day only it wasn't hot. It wasn't even coffee. It was Coke Zero! This is when I remembered
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Mike Richards's Big Announcement: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1660

In this 1660th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike Richards makes a big announcement. This episode is exactly 1:10:50. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastListen on tuneinSubscribe directly to the
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Hill Kourkoutis: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1659

In this 1659th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with JUNO Award-winning producer, songwriter, engineer, mixer, artist, multi-instrumentalist, and filmmaker Hill Kourkoutis about her Toronto FIFA theme for the World Cup, musicians she's worked with, videos she's directed, TV shows she's written themes for and so much more. This episode
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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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Home Free from Avi Federgreen

I've got to know prolific film producer Avi Federgreen pretty well in 2025, working with him on his excellent UNLEASHED: A Producer's Guide to Indie Film podcast. In passing, he mentioned he has finally made his directorial debut, directing a film called Home Free. When I learned it was playing
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Corporate Tax Deadlines in 2025 — A Simplified Guide for Canadian Business Owners

Navigating Canada’s corporate tax filing process can feel overwhelming, especially as 2025 brings updates to tax deadlines and new incentives tailored for small businesses. To stay compliant with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and avoid costly penalties, corporations in Canada must understand their filing and payment obligations. This guide
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