Another sponsored ad on Facebook, another scam. Last time it was Renaissance Toronto, and this time it's a "Canadian classic" they're calling Nord Atelier. Save your money and skip this fake company. The ad reads: A Canadian Classic, Now in Its Final Chapter Built for comfort and made to last.
Wayne Thomas tended goal for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers from 1973-80 before a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive.
In this 1731st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with standup comedian and author John Wing about the ongoing saga of Ron MacLean vs. Don Cherry. This episode is exactly 1:26:45. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow
Just last week I recorded an episode devoted to Dave Stieb. Dave Stieb was the Blue Jays ace when I discovered the team in the early 80s, but before Jimmy Key emerged as a stellar starting pitcher, there was a clear #2. His name was Jim Clancy. I wrote this
In this 1730th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Fan 590's JD Bunkis about his career in sports media. This episode is exactly 1:26:56. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
During yesterday's #TOAST, Indie 88's Bob Willette cracked a joke that I was stuck in the 90s because he felt the majority of my #TOAST jams were from that decade. While it's true I still listen to a lot of music released in the 90s, I asked the VP of
My youngest is crazy about performing. She directs her friends in little plays, sings live at a local coffee shop and just attended theatre camp. Yesterday, I attended their performance of Annie. Morgan played Molly, a pretty juicy role! Film and television casting directors in Toronto should know Morgan is
Live dealer and random number generator games are popular among online games. Both formats have their fans and differ in certain characteristics. It is important to understand how they work in order to choose consciously. On sites like Pistolo https://pistolo.com/ca/, you can find a suitable solution for
In this 1729th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 43rd episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out eye jams. This episode is exactly 2:30:05. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
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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.
Lee Elia was a baseball lifer who managed the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs who I knew best for this epic rant.
In this 1728th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Scott MacArthur about his reawakening and life as a Toronto sports fan in a Rogers world. This episode is exactly 1:58:20. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow
In this 1727th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Gill Deacon about the recurrence of her breast cancer, her battle with long COVID, why she gave up her role as host of Here and Now and her new podcast A Love Affair with the Unknown. This episode is exactly
I've been ironing out an annoying frame rate issue on recorded videos that were also live streamed. I think I have it sorted now. We'll find out at 2pm with Gill Deacon. This issue, in a roundabout way, had me revisiting a recording of Broken Social Scene co-founder Brendan Canning's
I've noticed this scam, primarily on Facebook and Instagram, where a sponsored post is a letter from a storeowner announcing they're closing their doors, but having a final sale. These places present themselves as an actual bricks and mortar Toronto institution and is written in a manner that it's assumed
Now when you Google something, you get an AI Overview. I'm not sure what the point of this AI Overview is considering how often it's just plain wrong. Google's AI thinks FOTM Mike Stafford is the Mike hosting Toronto Mike'd. "Toronto Mike" refers to Mike Stafford, a well-known figure in
In this 1726th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Star city columnist Ed Keenan about Ontario Place, Tory vs. Chow, bubble zones, sixplexes, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, bike lanes, graffiti and more. This episode is exactly 1:51:25. You can listen to this episode in a variety
Slot machines have come a long way from mechanical fruit reels to modern story games. Thus, the slot market by 2026 may exceed 100 billion dollars, which indicates the great popularity of such entertainment. Casinos such as Fambet https://fambet.com/ca/ provide players with access to a diverse range
In this 1725th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Stephen Brunt and Blake Bell and Len Lumbers from Today in Dave Stieb History (BlueSky, X, YouTube) about why Dave Stieb belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. This episode is exactly 1:34:31. You can listen
Unlike Cherry Blossoms, recently discontinued, I actually enjoyed Jersey Milk. It was a good chocolate bar to buy on your way to a camping trip b/c it served well as the chocolate in your s'mores. I did not realize that Jersey Milk was only produced in Canada, but now
Matt Cameron has quit as Pearl Jam's drummer. Pearl Jam has had several drummers over the years, but Matt was there the longest. After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike
Place your bets using pre-match features, make a few and see which new game can help you relax and bring some positivity into your life. The world of video games is seeing more and more unusual and heartwarming projects, and one such recent addition is Dog Walk, which just launched
If you've listened to any of the three Toronto Mike'd episodes recorded thus far this month (Cliff Thorburn, Michael Mongiardi and Steve Simmons), you've heard me welcome a new partner: The Waterfront BIA. Waterfront BIAI love Toronto's waterfront, and as an avid cyclist, I find myself biking to Sugar Beach
Toronto is hooked on reviews. It’s not just a habit — it’s a way of life. People here check ratings for almost everything. From a taco stand in Kensington Market to a dentist in North York, no decision is made without a quick glance at the stars and comments.
