In this 37th episode, Rosie and I chat with Kevin who writes for a movie blog and a Blackberry blog. He tries to convince Rosie to choose the Z10 over the iPhone 5 or Galaxy S4. This episode is exactly 50:50. You can listen to this episode in a
In 2005, McDonald's promised to pay rappers $5 every time a song that mentioned Big Macs got air time. I don't think they ever had to cut a cheque. I'd like to see them send a cheque to Charles Ramsey, the man who helped rescue Amanda Berry from his neighbour's
We'll see how this goes.... Welcome to your first Tuesday Open Mike.
I've been playing with the same slo-pitch team for well over a decade now. We've had a few names, from Hooray For Everything to Raging Storm and now simply Storm, but it's been the same core group since the beginning. Tonight, we kick off our season. This is one annual
I've written about my old blue transistor radio before, but it's been almost seven years so I thought I'd reminisce once more. It was a Christmas gift in the mid-80s and I used to fall asleep listening to it. More often than not, I was listening to Tom Cheek and
Greg Quill was 66. He was an entertainment columnist and long-serving staff member of the Toronto Star.
The kids and I spent a good chunk of this beautiful afternoon playing ball at Sorauren Park in Parkdale. That's where I found this old linseed factory. There's actually a pretty cool plan for a Town Square to completely revitalize this space. I thought I'd grab a picture of the
The Leafs are in deep, deep trouble, the Blue Jays are awful, TFC stinks and the Raptors haven't been heard from in weeks. Sounds like May in Toronto to me! What's on your mind?
Jeff Hanneman was 49. He was a founding member of the American thrash metal band Slayer. He wrote the lyrics and music for Slayer's "Angel of Death" which was sampled by Public Enemy in their 1988 song "She Watch Channel Zero?!"
I'm still south of 40, so I don't remember Anne Murray's heyday with "Snowbird" and her other early and mid-70s hits. I missed the Anne Murray era, but I have very strong memories of her. In 1977, Anne Murray released There's a Hippo in My Tub, and my parents bought
During last Friday's Open Mike, someone asked if there could be a mid-week Open Mike bring the total of Open Mikes to two a week. I said I'd do it if ten commenters were on board. Then commenters were into it, so next week I'll kick this off. I'm torn
In this 36th episode, I'm joined by Humble Howard Glassman from the Humble and Fred show as we discuss his radio career, his personal life and he gives exclusive details about Humble and Fred's future on satellite radio. This episode is exactly 1:10:58. You can listen to this
Chris Kelly was 34. He was half of the 1990s kid rap duo Kris Kross who had hits with "Jump" and "Warm It Up".
My pal Humble Howard Glassman from the Humble and Fred Podcast is dropping by my studio this afternoon to record an episode of my podcast Toronto Mike'd. I've got some questions for him, but I'd love to add some of yours. What would you like me to ask Humble Howard?
I just learned that I have never seen half of the ten highest-grossing films of all-time. Here are the top ten and whether I've seen it or not. Avatar - seen itTitanic - seen itThe Avengers - seen itHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 - have not seen
I spotted this cool fort during a walk along the Humber River in Ettienne Brule Park.
I was going to write about the Leafs vs. Bruins, but I've decided to just enjoy this for what it is. The Leafs are playing in May and that hasn't happened since 2004. Sure, I'd have loved a series with the Habs, but I'll play any team at this point.
Guys and gals, I need your help. I'm drafting my playoff pool in 5 hours and I still don't know who will win the Stanley Cup. Please tell me, who will win the Stanley Cup?
A younger, more ambitious Mike wanted to take a photo every day and share it here. That lasted about two weeks. A more mature, realistic Mike will now find beauty in the ordinary once in a while. I found it yesterday while walking in Lowville Park in Burlington on a
Back in January, I got a cease and desist letter from Brian Burke's lawyer on his behalf. You can read that letter in its entirety here. I was sent that letter because this blog was hosting an anonymous comment alleging Brian Burke had an affair with Hazel Mae. The letter
George Jones was 81. He was a country music singer known for his long list of hit records, his distinctive voice and phrasing, and his marriage to Tammy Wynette.
What a glorious time to be alive! Now let's have some civil discourse in an effort to make our world an even better place to live. Or maybe you have a funny story to share, or a slice of knowledge that will enrich us all?
It seems some are outraged that Maple Leaf home playoff tickets are 75% more expensive than regular season Leafs tickets. It doesn't bother me a bit. They can charge a million dollars a ticket if they like, it just means I won't be buying any. That's my right. I don't
The big three condiments here in Canada seem to be ketchup, mustard and relish. I like both ketchup and mustard on my hotdogs and hamburgers, but I've never liked relish. Does anyone actually like relish?
Right after Mad Men on Sunday night, I clicked over to TVO to watch Last Call at the Gladstone Hotel. I had seen the documentary about the dramatic transformation of Toronto's oldest working hotel from post-war flophouse to its current incarnation as a hip, artist-driven boutique hotel before, but wanted
