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In this 1639th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Amin Bhatia about his life in music, appearing on Michael Jackson's Thriller album, his relationships with David Foster and Steve Porcaro, his work on television and his time in radio, specifically at CFNY 102.1 the Edge. This episode is
My go-to radio station throughout the 1990s was CFNY 102.1. They played the music I wanted to hear, in in a pre-streaming era, that meant listening to a lot of radio. Sure, I had a large CD collection, and would make mix tapes for my Sony Walkman, but more
If you listen to Toronto Mike'd, or read Alan Cross's blog, you've been hearing about a CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary that's been in production for some time now. It's directed by Matt Schicter and amongst the executive producers are FOTMs Alan Cross and Ivar Hamilton. I'm told this
In this 1565th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Marsden about losing his brother James Baby Scott, other CFNY personalities who have put on their wings, discovering Chris Sheppard, hanging with John Lennon, co-founding NYtheSpirit.com and what's wrong with radio in 2024. This episode is exactly 1:
I first shared Working on the Radio from The 102.1 Band over ten years ago when Nash the Slash passed away. He played electric violin on the song. The song was released in 1979, 45 years ago this month. FOTM Scot Turner had this to say about the single.
In this 1552nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares audio from a 102.1 the Edge Live to Air from The Phoenix at 410 Sherbourne Street hosted by Martin Streek. This audio was preserved with love by listener Marc MacDonald. Keep it locked and cranked. Please note: this episode is
In this 1516th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares three hours of audio he's held on to for almost 15 years. This is the tribute that aired on CFNY 102.1 the Edge on Sunday, July 19th, 2009, 13 days after Martin Streek took his own life on July 6,
In this 1484th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Danny Kingsbury about his career in radio with a particular focus on his time as PD of CFNY, Y95, Q107 and 640. Find out the true Humble and Fred origin story, what really went down when Rogers bought CISS, and
I rode to Corus Quay this afternoon, Corus's HQ by Lakes Ontario beside Sugar Beach. An FOTM with a security pass got me full access to every nook and cranny. Scenes from Corus QuayIt's really a typical office scene with a kitchen, boardrooms, communal spaces and cubicles galore. There's a
In this 1472nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Scot Turner about his recent retirement, the upcoming CFNY documentary, cycling, podcasting, and the passing of his mom and his former colleague at CFNY Jim Reid (JR). This episode is exactly 2:09:27. You can listen to this episode
Jim Reid, who went by JR on the air at CFNY, was the midday DJ during the peak Spirit of Radio period at 102.1. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastListen
Hi Mike - it seems things can change at the blink of an eye. This episode is exactly 1:52:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe via tuneinSubscribe directly to the feed at
In this 1419th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Brother Bill who is back on the air in Edmonton as Neil Morrison on MIX 107.9. There's talk of CFNY / 102.1 the Edge, The Good in Everyone, sobriety, his mother's death and finding himself at 56. This
Last night, I attended the Phoenix Saturays Reunion celebrating Martin Streek and 30 years of Phoenix Saturday Nights. Let's do the time warp again! You can go home againUnlike the recent 35th anniversary of Electric Cicus I attended recently, I actually did dance at the Phoenix for many of these
In this 1319th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares audio he uncovered from CFNY on March 1, 1990. This episode is exactly 1:04:27. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe
Hal Harbour, whose real name was Doug Barron, has passed away. We recently had a great conversation about his time at CFNY 102.1 as Director of Canadian Content, the talent he worked with, his music with Stunt Chimps for Burgess Meredith, playing Steve Rogers in Trailer Park Boys, surfing,
In this 1255th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sandra Plagakis about her years on 102.1 the Edge CFNY, why she left for Ottawa, and what she's learned along the way. This episode is exactly 1:27:56. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
I wrote about Meredith Geddes back in 2018 when she was voice tracking several shows from Vancouver, including 102.1 the Edge's afternoon drive show. I found it curious that a legacy alt rock station like CFNY would not have a local afternoon drive show. At some point, Meredith moved
In this 1247th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike takes you back in time to November 21, 1997 when Brother Bill filled in for Humble Howard on the Humble and Fred morning show on CFNY 102.1 the Edge. This unedited audio experience features Brother Bill, Fred Patterson, Mary Ellen Beninger
In this 1197th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Ongoing History of New Music's Alan Cross and Rob Johnston and 30 years of the program, the CFNY documentary, and more. This episode is exactly 1:13:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
David Marsden hired Chris Sheppard at CFNY back in the mid-80s. I myself would record Club 102 to cassette because that's where I'd find the cool music. Here's 47 minutes from a 1987 broadcast of Chris Sheppard's Club 102 I've shared in the Toronto Mike'd feed. If you listen to
In this 1114th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Hal Harbour a.k.a. Doug Barron as they discuss his time at CFNY 102.1 as Director of Canadian Content, the talent he worked with, his music with Stunt Chimps for Burgess Meredith, playing Steve Rogers in Trailer
It was always Jay Brody's dream to work mornings at CFNY 102.1 the Edge, and a few weeks before everything shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he achieved that goal. The Morning Grind on Y108 became The B Team on 102.1 the Edge. Last summer, while Jay
Mike chats with DJ Dwight Hybrid about his life as a club DJ, working the Live-to-Airs with Martin Streek, their emotional fallout, and more. This episode is exactly 1:37:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via
