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.
June 19, 2026
Canada's first ever World Cup victory is a resounding 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in Vancouver. Canada is the first team from outside of Europe and South America to score five or more goals in a FIFA World Cup match. Now let's win this group.
On this 1920th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Kaitlyn McGrath about her years covering the Toronto Blue Jays for The Athletic, why she left that job after the 2024 season, and why she decided to return to journalism a year later. This episode is exactly 1:34:04.
Daveigh Chase was the actress best known for portraying Samantha Darko in Donnie Darko, Lilo Pelekai in Lilo & Stitch, and Samara Morgan in The Ring.
On this 1919th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with actor Barry Flatman about Santa Jaws, Bizarre, Saw III, Private Eyes, Fargo and more. This episode is exactly 1:39:54. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon
I suppose this was inevitable. CBC will no longer air Hockey Night in Canada. Rogers has controlled the content and sold the ads for Hockey Night in Canada for the past 12 years, but CBC still aired this content. But that deal has expired. I'm honestly not the least bit
My oldest son is a university graduate, and I'm very proud. It was my honour to spend hours at York's Sobeys Stadium just to see that 30 seconds when they announced my son's name and he walked on stage to receive his degree.
On this 1918th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Karen Hines about her years on The Newsroom and what it was really like working with Ken Finkleman. This episode is exactly 1:10:23. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow
Kyle Calder played 590 games in the NHL from 1999-2010 with the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks, scoring 114 goals and 294 points.
On this 1917th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Cadence Weapon about his new album, coming of age in Edmonton, winning the Polaris Prize and AI. This episode is exactly 1:25:01. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
The Indie88 morning show was Carlin Burton, Brent Albrecht and Jackie Pirico but Local Radio Lab Inc. has made a significant change, firing Brent Albrecht. The Indie88 morning show is now just Carlin Burton and Jackie Pirico. Since assuming ownership of Indie88, Local Radio Lab has broadened the station's playlist,
Anne Schedeen was the actress best known for her role as matriarch Kate Tanner on the late-1980s sitcom ALF.
My plans to bike to Christie Pits for the Leafs game have been kisboshed by Mother Nature, so here are upcoming episodes of Toronto Mike'd. June 15 - Cadence Weapon June 16 - Karen Hines June 17 - Barry Flatman June 18 - Kaitlyn McGrath June 19 - TOAST with
On this rainy Sunday I'm watching Germany vs. Curaçao. Curaçao is the smallest nation by both population and area to qualify for the tournament.
Yesterday, I settled in to watch Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup action, live from BMO Field. I still can't believe I typed that sentence. An actual men's World Cup soccer match in my very own backyard. Canada had never won a World Cup match, going 0-6. But
Gene Shalit was the longtime film critic for NBC's “TODAY” show.
On this 1916th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Tim Cherry about his father Don Cherry, the loss of his sister Cindy Cherry, Coach's Corner with Ron MacLean, Poppygate, Don Cherry's Rock'em Sock'em Hockey, Grapevine, Blue and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:52:11. You can
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.
I was invited to adidas Home of Soccer Toronto this morning, before the public. I get invited to a lot of stuff, and I usually politely decline, but this one intrigued me. The city is World Cup mad, and adidas promised good food, cold drinks, a secret intimate concert and
This happened during my Joe Carter Classic recording yesterday.
On this 1915th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with City Councillor Candidate for Ward 19 - Beaches East York James Dann about why he's running to replace Brad Bradford. This episode is exactly 59:45. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
On this 1914th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike records live from the Joe Carter Classic at Glen Abbey golf course and has meaty conversations with Joe Carter, Joe Bowen, Kevin Pillar, Brad Gushue, Rod Black, Emma Miskew and others. VP of Sales co-hosts! This episode is exactly 1:24:50.
On this 1913th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Rider, Senior Politics Reporter for the Toronto Star, about The Star's recent use of AI for a story on strong mayor powers, the upcoming municipal election, and more. This episode is exactly 1:20:17. You can listen to
This morning I biked to a brand new walking and cycling trail by Lake Ontario where Toronto meets Mississauga. It's called the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area and the cycling trail is about 2km. Here's some drone footage of the new park. The conservation area includes: 1.6 km of
On this 1912th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Jennifer Foster about her upbringing on a New Brunswick farm and how that experience shaped her music, including her new release Powerline. This episode is exactly 1:08:18. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
