In this 1945th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Rebecca Rankin about the Irreplaceable Milk campaign that launched her career, her time at MuchMusic hosting Fax, her move to NYC and VH1, why she came home and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:45:30. You can
Lloyd Robertson was anchor of CBC's The National, before joining the CTV where he co-anchored the CTV National News with Harvey Kirck before becoming the senior news anchor for CTV. In 2023, I enjoyed a 90-minute chat with Lloyd for Toronto Mike'd and we talked about his career in broadcasting,
In this 1944th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Andrew Creeggan about the passing of his father, how he and his brother Jim came to join Barenaked Ladies, why he left the band, The Brothers Creeggan and Andiworks. This episode is exactly 1:23:23. You can listen to
In this 1943rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Juno Award and Polaris Prize-nominated singer Tanika Charles about Parkdale, her big break with Soul Run, her imposter syndrome and why she's still making beautiful music. This episode is exactly 1:02:08. You can listen to this episode in
Until tonight, I had never heard the name Necro Butcher, but man, have I been educated. I just returned from a screening at The Royal on College of a Dark Side of the Ring episode about a legendary wrestling match between Samoa Joe and Necro Butcher. After the viewing of
Today I enjoyed a great bike ride to St. Matthew's Clubhouse in Riverdale Park East for a Simcoe Day event. Jeremy Hopkin was there, as was Adam Bunch, and the entire gang from the Scadding Cabin episode of Toronto Mike'd. Even mayoral candidate Brad Bradford showed up. A perfect day
Rob Faulds is calling matches at the National Bank Open in Montreal, and when that tournament concludes on August 14, he'll be calling it a career after 51 years in broadcasting. About six years ago, Rob Faulds visited me for a lengthy chat about his career, which includes doing play-by-play
I (almost) never log in to Threads. I certainly never post there. I just don't enjoy the experience and far prefer Blue Sky. When I post to Instagram, however, it automatically puts the post on Threads. Yesterday, I posted about the passing of Bill Atanasoff. Apparently Threads removed this post.
Vincent Pastore was the actor best known for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos.
For the past few months, I've been producing a weekly WPBL podcast hosted by Ashton Lansdell. As you can imagine, Ashton and I have become pretty close. This afternoon, in Springfield, Illinois, Ashton and her LA Queens will play the New York Heights in the inaugural WPBL game. I've been
Bill Atanasoff was a former City-TV cameraman who was struck by a driver on November 9, 2010, while on assignment. Bill suffered severe head trauma, a broken neck, broken pelvis and two broken legs, but his story was not a sad one, but an inspiring one. Peter Gross called me
Arlene Smith was a founding member of the Chantels, singing their 1957 hit Maybe, which defined the girl group sound.
Jane Brown was first heard on Toronto radio in the mid-80s, and she's on the air as I type. This and more was discussed during her Toronto Mike'd debut yesterday, and I wondered aloud if she's now the Toronto radio host with the earliest Toronto radio debut. Lee "Beef" Eckley,
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 1941st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Zoomer morning show host Jane Brown about her career in radio at Newstalk 1010, 680 News, CHFI, CISS FM, Q107, and the CKO Radio Network. This episode is exactly 1:24:34. You can listen to this episode in a
In this 1940th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Todd Bueler returns to kick out more jams from his 1970s adventures in Swansea. This episode is exactly 1:22:53. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast
Kavinsky was a French musician, DJ, producer who is best known for Nightcall, a stellar jam from the Drive soundtrack.
Scott Hylands was a prolific Canadian actor who portrayed Detective Kevin "O.B." O'Brien on Night Heat.
It's still July, but stores are already promoting their "back to school savings". Who amongst us can resist a "back to school sale"? Other than the CNE opening, does anything trigger back to school anxiety more than back to school ads and commercials? Here are some vintage BiWay back to
Glen Hansard was the Irish musician who won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly, which he wrote for the film Once.
I'm so sick of Rogers. Earlier today I read yet another Rogers press release, this one about Wednesday night NHL games. Prime Video and Rogers Communications today announced a 12-year agreement for Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning
On this 1939th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with folk-roots singer-songwriter Matthew Holtby about his 25 years in radio and making a real go of his music career. This episode is exactly 1:15:12. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
On this 1938th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 55th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite 1990s Eurodance jams. This episode is exactly 2:04:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
Swimming, hiking, canoeing, campfires and more! An annual tradition that started when my oldest turned three is now in its third decade.
My youngest, who typically gets car sick on long drives, enjoyed every minute of our ride to Pinery Provincial Park this week. The Typhoon Silver 2026 Santa Fe HEV wasn't just smooth, but it was big enough for all our gear. The 2026 Santa Fe HEV has all the safety
