My favourite blog for branding, Brand New, tells me our Comedy Network has been re-branded. Here's the before and after Comedy Network logos. As silly as the old logo was, the new one is simply too simple. It's the word "comedy" in lower case Gill Sans Ultra font. Nothing more.
I realize there's been a lot of Humble and Fred Radio podcast content lately, but this project is only only a couple of weeks old and has already been one hulluva ride. If you got your iTunes newsletter this month, you saw our little podcast featured alongside Susan Boyle and
Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. don't want us using any illegal drugs. Not even weed. There's something very amusing about this ad... maybe it's because The Hoff comes across as so condescending and hypocritical considering his own battles with alcohol. Of course, alcohol isn't an illegal drug, is
I hope it's not too late to share this Halloween discrepancy.
Before I forget... I wanted to point out that the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently in 2nd place in the NHL Eastern Conference. And those 1st place Penguins have played 3 more games than we have. That is all. Carry on.
Back in August 2007, I wrote a little about what it's like being a Mike. If you're a 30-something guy named Mike, you know exactly what I'm talking about. There are Mikes everywhere. Sitting in on the Humble and Fred podcast last week, there were a few moments when it
I don't care a lick about the Texas Rangers or the St. Louis Cardinals. Without a rooting interest, I've watched very little of the World Series this year. I only tuned in last night after the Leafs game because it was potentially the clinching game. I'm very glad I did.
We've been recording the Humble and Fred podcast every weekday for a couple of weeks now, and it's been an experience like no other. The early results are encouraging, the content has been top notch and it's the most fun I've ever had with my clothes on. Yes, we keep
Toronto city council has voted in favour of banning the possession and consumption of shark fins. The final vote was 38-4, with only these four voting against the ban: Rob FordGiorgio MammolitiDoug HolydayDavid ShinerIf you're unsure what the shark fin controversy is about, check out this video of Gordon Ramsay
Yesterday at about this time, Humble took us all out to Tim Hortons for lunch. Imagine Humble, Fred, Scary Pete and me walking into your local Tims and that was the scene. There was a new item on the menu, so we decided to try it. The plan was for
Halloween is only a week away, but I've got bigger concerns. I can't believe a Scooby Doo fan like myself just learned there were Scary Scooby Funnies in 1985. Here's the intro: Here's the outro: [via Retrontario}
This could be big... I have my very own Toronto City Hall informant. I've met this source and can vouch for his / her authenticity. I call him / her Cardinal. Cardinal will report to me periodically regarding his / her observations at City Hall, particularly with regards to Rob Ford. Here's the
The Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. This is Norway: Alt for Norge!
It's been exactly one year since Rob Ford rode the suburban vote to victory here in Toronto. One year into his term, I want to hear from both the Ford supporters of one year ago and the Ford detractors To the supporters: is Rob Ford everything you hoped he'd be?
What a week! This is your chance to share a thought, an opinion, a commentary, a response, an engagement... whatever you want. Pound the keys! Anything goes down below and I'll chime in throughout the weekend if you ask me a question. What's on your mind?
Photographer Ryan Emond calls this time-lapse video "Toronto Tempo". In his words: I’ve pieced together thousands of photos that I think capture Toronto’s beautiful skyline, and the essence of the lively downtown core. All but one of the scenes in this time-lapse were shot between September and October
I got my Gmail account in June 2004 and started sharing invites with you all shortly thereafter. Today, I use Gmail more than ever, even paying for additional storage. Gmail really has become the heart beat of my life management. It syncs with my Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Maps
You don't need me to tell you that douch bag Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was killed by rebels in his hometown of Sirte yesterday. We all know what a violent, oppressive ruler he was, but the mainstream press also wants us to know how completely weird a guy he was.
It seems appropriate that on a day when my path crossed with Wendel Clark's (more on that later), I'd be thinking about Maple Leaf Gardens. MLSE sold Maple Leaf Gardens to Loblaw in 2004, and Loblaw struck a deal with Ryerson that allowed them to share the space. Ryerson will
I was mic'd again for today's episode of Humble and Fred Radio. The guys have recorded four episodes thus far, and I've attended three of them. That gives me a pretty sweet perspective for this entry, a behind the scenes look at Humble and Fred Radio. Firstly, it's pretty cool
I love this. It's every Kanye sample. Ever. Download part 1 in MP3 and part 2 in MP3.
I used to work with a guy who was Customer Support Manager by day and a Support Spy by night. He's asked me to post this guest blog entry about something he's very passionate about. Remember, the blockquote below is from Support Spy, not Toronto Mike. The opinions expressed aren't
His name is Max and he's a retired police dog who was forced to retire with arthritis. His hip, back and leg problems made walking difficult, so now he's got his own chariot. [via Reddit]
I mentioned I needed a new phone. You guys had some great suggestions, with some lobbying hard for iPhone and others making a great case for Android. One guy, my bud BlackBerry Ry, even tried to get me to remain in the BlackBerry game. I ended up getting a Samsung
Episode two was just posted at http://www.humbleandfredradio.com/. I'm in this one, and as a result, I haven't listened yet. I hate how I sound on the radio. Besides, I'm far more interested in what you all think. Have you heard it yet? What did you think? Is
