Dolly Parton got her big break on The Porter Wagoner Show writing "I Will Always Love You" as a goodbye as she left to become a country music superstar and actress. She wrote many hit songs, but for my money, it's "Jolene" all the way.
In this 1959th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with former CP24 news anchor Kelly Linehan about why she quit the business and what she's up to these days. This episode is exactly 1:00:24. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
This past weekend, I wrote about the amped up trade war between Canada and the United States. I woke up on Saturday to news that trade talks fell apart, and learned Prime Minister Mark Carney would address the nation later that day. I just assumed CBC Radio One would air
In this 1958th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Sun sports journalist Mike Ganter about his lengthy career in sports media. This episode is exactly 1:29:19. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
Soraya Roberts was a culture writer who wrote the book In My Humble Opinion: My So-Called Life and who has contributed to Harper's, Vanity Fair, The L.A. Review of Books and other publications.
Perry Rosemond, an unsung hero of Canadian television, has passed away. Perry came up on Toronto Mike'd during my conversation with John Byner as he produced the first two seasons of Bizarre. As Ed Conroy tells us, he created King of Kensington and worked on such key children's shows as
I woke up on Saturday morning to news that Canadian and American negotiators were unable to finalize a trade deal and PM Mark Carney was suspending trade talks with the United States and recalling its negotiating team. Late breaking story on the CBC.... Asked for specifics of the Americans' last-minute
In this 1957th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with stand-up comedian Lahna Turner about her late husband Ralphie May. This episode is exactly 56:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via
On this 1957th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 56th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite progressive rock songs. This episode is exactly 2:04:51. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
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.
After 18 years at Bell Media, and 13 seasons of The Social, Melissa Grelo is moving on. In related news, The Social is shifting away from traditional daytime television broadcasting to become a video podcast. I know Melissa a little via my relationship with Dana Levenson, and I've always been
In this 1955th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Eric Veillette, a journalist and television correspondent currently writing a book about going to the movies in Toronto. This episode is exactly 1:17:12. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow
I made this happen!
In this 1954th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Michael Longfield, Executive Director of Cycle Toronto, about what's next in Toronto's fight to save 19km of bike lanes from being demolished by Doug Ford's PC Party. This episode is exactly 31:27. You can listen to this episode in
Frank Beard was the long-time drummer of ZZ Top.
In this 1953rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Deputy Mayor Amber Morley about her first term as counsellor for Ward 3 Etobicoke—Lakeshore and why she thinks she deserves to be re-elected in October. This episode is exactly 1:02:02. You can listen to this episode in
In this 1952nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the founding member and lead singer of Prairie Oyster about that band, why they're on hiatus, his solo career and more. This episode is exactly 1:06:07. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen
Hayden Panettiere was the actress best known for roles in television’s “Heroes” and “Nashville”.
Tommy John played 26 MLB seasons for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, California Angels, and Oakland Athletics.
I think I'm a fairly picky television show consumer. It takes quite a bit for me to start a show, and quite a bit more for me to advance beyond the first episode. Over the years, there are several shows I watched for an entire season or more before completely
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.
In this 1951st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Star Raptors reporter Doug Smith about what the heck is going on with the Kawhi Leonard trade, how he improves the team, Vince Carter, the shot, the ABA, Rogers and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:28:
In this 1950h episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer songwriter Julie Neff about her debut album fine!?, her battle with endometriosis, managing situationships, the catharsis she eperiences writing songs, and why she now calls Montreal home. This episode is exactly 1:12:11. You can listen to this
I am both a motorist and a cyclist. I also live in the west end of the city of Toronto. I believe it's a mistake to rip out the Bloor bike lane and am extremely disappointed in mayoral candidate Brad Bradford that one of his campaign promises is to remove
I bought a couple of tickets to see Hayden Desser at the Revue Cinema. His first album, Everything I Long For, was and is a personal favourite. I realize he's done so much since then, but hook that first album to my veins. It takes me right back to 1995.
