This past Saturday, I joined Humble and Fred as they recorded their Gift of Christmas Podcast. Just in time for Christmas, here's the podcast in four easy to digest chunks. Enjoy... Part 1Download the MP3 Part 2Download the MP3 Part 3Download the MP3 Part 4Download the MP3 Thanks to Dan
Gather around, kids. Daddy has another very special treat for you this Christmas. Enjoy A Muppet Family Christmas Special from 1987. A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 1A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 2A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 3A Muppet Family Christmas Special Part 4A Muppet Family Christmas Special
Norad Tracks Santa - For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), has tracked Santa’s Christmas Eve flight. This year, you can even follow Santa on Twitter. That's how I'm keeping tabs on the big guy. Go Santa, Go! Daddy needs more
On December 21, 2010, two celestial events coincided; a complete lunar eclipse and an annual Winter Solstice. Here's my favourite shot of the lunar eclipse over the CN Tower here in Toronto. [via byronjyu's Flickr account]
Johnny Bower didn't just help lead the Leafs to Stanley Cup wins in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967, he also recorded a local holiday classic. Sung with Little John and the Rinky Dinks, Johnny Bower's "Honky the Christmas Goose" was released in 1965 and enjoyed a significant amount of airplay, making
I want to wish each and every one of you a very happy Festivus. For those who don't know what Festivus is, there are three easy to follow steps: "Get the pole out of the crawl space". Or go out and buy one. Remember, it should be aluminium, due to
Earlier in the month I shared the perfect Christmas playlist. Now it's time for the 10 coolest Christmas songs. Who says Christmas music has to be awful? Here are ten cool Christmas tracks. Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis - Tom WaitsSanta Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto -
If you follow this blog, you know I'm pro-waffle. From the moment the first waffle hit the ACC ice, I saw it as the perfect symbol of our discontent. It's become the waffle that unites us all. During our last game against the Thrashers, Joseph Robb hurled waffles during another
Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'" all the way back in 1979. You don't hear much about Kurtis Blow when chatting about old school rap. Grandmaster Flash, The Sugarhill Gang, and Run-DMC all get far more credit. Here's Kurtis Blow performing "Christmas Rappin'" on Top of the Pops. Here's a cool
Steve Landesberg was 74. He was best known for his role as a cerebral detective on the TV sitcom "Barney Miller."
I've always loved Radiohead's Creep. I love lots of songs, but I'm crazy about this one. I love the melody, I love the lyrics, I love the vocals... I love this tune, and have since I first heard it in '93. Surfing the web yesterday, I caught a little video
Not sure how I missed this, but the green men got us good on Saturday night. Did somebody say waffles? Thanks to Jensen for the clip.
Just got an urgent telegram: "Our Toronto-based band, Fast Romantics, just released a rock-n-roll version of The Grinch". If you want the MP3, download it here.
I've got dozens and dozens of vintage Humble and Fred bumpers that used to air during their morning radio show. In the spirit of the season, I decided to dig up 15 Christmas bumpers to share with you all. Most of these are from the old 102.1 CFNY days,
The first time I heard of Bloge Salming was about a year ago when I watched Damien Cox and Howard Berger perform their version of Carol of the Bells for the first time. It's now an annual tradition. No final since '67.... no final since '67.
I've just returned from a visit to the PROUD-FM studio at Church and Wellesley where we recorded the Humble and Fred Christmas podcast. This is our 8th podcast overall, and once again we were joined by Dan Duran and Bingo Bob. Humble also brought along the first Humble and Fred
A reader named Karim wanted to share some thoughts about Toronto radio. I'm cool with that. Hello Toronto Mike, After reading many of your radio blogs which I enjoy to read and after reading the heartfelt letters from Cool Steve and Stephen from Kitchener, I thought, hey, I would like
Blake Edwards was 88. He was a writer and director who became a Hollywood master of screwball farces and rude comedies like “Victor/Victoria” and the “Pink Panther” movies.
I just glanced at Pew Internet's Generations 2010 report. It looks at online trends by different age groups, and it looks like blogging is on the decline. Few of the activities covered in this report have decreased in popularity for any age group, with the notable exception of blogging. Only
Bob Feller was 92. He was a Hall of Fame pitcher who won 266 games in an 18-year career with the Cleveland Indians.
I was going to take my kids to see the new Yogi Bear movie, but based on this alternate ending that's just been leaked, I'm thinking it might be too dark. Good job, Mr. Earle.
I remember watching Six Feet Under and thinking it was the best series I'd ever followed. I loved The Sopranos, but Six Feet Under was better. It was my favourite show of all time until I discovered The Wire. I haven't found a show I've liked as much since, but
One of my favourite Christmas movies is "A Christmas Story". Hey Ralphie, what would you like for Christmas?
I hear they've got a lot of snow in Minnesota. It's raining here, but Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa are getting buried. They had to postpone the Giants-Vikings game because the Metrodome roof collapsed under the weight of all that snow. Check it out.
