What to say about David Marsden... firstly, he was Dave Mickie on CKEY. Then, after a spell in Montreal, he returned to Toronto as David Marsden on CHUM-FM. You'd never know David Marsden was Dave Mickie as their styles were polar opposites. To this audience, David Marsden is best known
In this 1981st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Faber Drive founder Dave Faber about the ongoing history of the band. This episode is exactly 1:03:46. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on
Featured image: Documentation on Desk in Laboratory. Photo by Artem Podrez on Pexels (https://www.pexels.com/photo/documentation-on-desk-in-laboratory-8533097/) Ask somebody who runs a small research lab in Ontario what keeps them up at night and, funny enough, it's rarely the science. It's the paperwork. A box turns up from
Thirty years in one house can leave a basement full of hockey bags, an attic of holiday decorations, and three generations of dishes. Packing that kind of history over a few weekends rarely works. A clear plan for moving out of a longtime family home breaks the job into rooms
With so many real money online casinos Canada players can sign up at today, picking the right one can feel a bit like choosing a Tim Hortons order when you're half awake. Everything looks good, but not everything suits you. After years of testing casino sites, we've found a few
Alt text = “casino game equipment” Plenty of hobbies disappear almost as quickly as they arrive. Fads can spread quickly on social media (and die down even more quickly). Others somehow survive for centuries. The interesting part is that long-running hobbies rarely stay frozen in time. They adapt. New technology changes
Tonight's the night! It's #TMLX23, the 23rd Toronto Mike'd Listener eXperience, and I'd love to see you at the GLB Brewpub at 6pm. Be there, or be square.
I was lucky enough to be in attendance last night as The Tragically Hip, Feist, Paul Dean and Mike Reno from Loverboy and Roch Voisine were inducted tinto the 2026 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. It was a truly wonderful night with great performances, moving speeches, and stars galore. I
What if a few simple changes could help you feel calmer, sleep better, and wake up ready for a new day? Modern life can leave men feeling tired from work, family duties, and hours spent on screens. That is why evening relaxation matters more than ever in 2026. A good
Life moves at a very high speed today. People run from task to task without a single break. Work emails follow you home every single night. Rest used to mean sitting on a couch with a book. Now people view downtime through a completely different lens. Modern society values constant
Flashy logos and oversized gadgets once ruled the retail world. Big brand names on clothing and flashy electronics served as clear signs of status. Today, many people prefer products that fit into their daily lives without drawing too much attention. Simple design has become a key selling point across many
In this 1980th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares a conversation he had with Ashton Lansdell, captain of the LA Queens, who won the first ever WPBL Championship on Tuesday night. This episode is exactly 37:45. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
Last night, at the Palais Royale during the 10th anniversary celebration for the West End Phoenix, Tara Slone covered High School Confidential by Rough Trade. This song features the legendary line from Carole Pope about creaming her jeans. Scandalous! Just before "It makes me cream my jeans when she comes
There is a certain ritual that plays out in living rooms across the country whenever a big music award show rolls around. Someone grabs the remote, the group chat lights up, and before the first envelope is even opened, everyone has already called their winners. Who takes Album of the
At the end of today's Day 6 on CBC Radio, Brent Bambury announced he's chosen to retire from CBC after over 47 years. Many remember Brent best from his years hosting Brave New Waves, Midday or Go. I once had Brent visit with Ralph Benmergui because people often confused the
Tonight I biked over to the Palais Royal to celebrate 10 years of the West End Phoenix. Of course Dave Bidini was there, but so was Tom Wilson, Ron MacLean, Tara Slone, Rob Preuss, Stephen Stanley, Friendly Rich, Ron Sexsmith and many other lovely and talented people. It was a
The Maple Leafs had an 8.5% chance of picking first in the 2026 NHL Draft, and they won the draft lottery anyway. Fans across the city spent the night talking about luck. Some of them probably checked their own tickets the next morning. Toronto has always had a soft
In this 1979th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Cathy Young about her 1960s Yorkville days, her 1969 album A Spoonful Of Cathy Young, winning a Juno for her 1973 follow-up record, what happened next and her new release for her soulmate from The Stampeders. This episode is exactly
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.
Finding water in your basement after a Toronto rainstorm is frustrating enough. Then comes the bigger question: where on earth did it come from? Maybe there's a puddle near the furnace. Maybe water has collected around the floor drain. Or perhaps the bottom of one basement wall is soaking wet.
As discussed with Dave Rosencrans from Sub Pop on yesterday's episode of Toronto Mike'd, Never Mind the Molluscs was a Sub Pop release featuring Maritimes bands. Released in March 1993, Never Mind the Molluscs includes: Sloan, "Pillow Fight"Jale, "Lung"Eric's Trip, "Blue Sky for Julie/Smother"Idée du Nord,
In this 1978th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Andie Pandie kicks out the jams in celebration of her birth year 1978. This episode is exactly 1:11:52. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe
Pete Byrne was the Naked Eyes co-founder who sang lead vocals on their 1982 hit Always Something There to Remind Me, a cover of an old Burt Bacharach and Hal David song.
In this 1977th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dave Rosencrans, former International Product Manager of Sub Pop in the 90s, about Canadian bands signed to the label, from Eric's Trip to Jale. This episode is exactly 1:36:53. You can listen to this episode in a variety
Pye Dubois was a lyricist who worked closely with Kim Mitchell and Max Webster and occasionally Rush.