Edge 102 ~ CFNY
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Brad McNally was an on-air personality on CFNY 102.1, working for David Marsden during the Spirit of Radio era. He also co-wrote Working on the Radio with Jim Bird in 1979. This retro CFNY jam is credited to The 102.1 Band and features Nash the Slash on electric
In this 933rd episode, the inaugural episode of The Progressing Past of Modern Melodies, Toronto Mike, Brother Bill and Cam Gordon chat with special guest Ivar Hamilton about why some songs were played by CFNY and why some songs were left off the playlist. This episode is exactly 1:53:
In this 930th episode, Mike chats with Scot Turner about his quadruple by-pass, his new gig, music and concert anniversaries, the passing of James Baby Scott, classic CHUM-FM, classic CFNY, the CFNY documentary, cycling and more. This episode is exactly 1:34:34. You can listen to this episode in
Recorded from CFNY 102.1 in January 1986, this is the final hour of David Marsden’s final Saturday night broadcast.
As aired on The Spirt of Radio CFNY 102.1, here's David Marsden reviewing the 1970s. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe via tuneinSubscribe directly to the feed at
In this 868th episode, Mike chats with Captain Phil Evans and Brother Bill about the origin of the CFNY Canada Day Festival, the birth of Edgefest, and memorable moments through the years with some stellar musical highlights in the mix. This episode is exactly 2:09:47. You can listen
In December 1999, while Strombo worked his shift at Edge 102, Brother Bill recorded a 1:42:48 of George presenting the Top 1002 New Rock Songs of All-Time. Brother Bill held unto that cassette and has finally ripped it to MP3 so I could host it on the Toronto
In this 815th episode, Mike catches up with Alan Cross before they listen to some vintage CFNY audio and a special message from Brother Bill. Then, Mike buries Alan in questions submitted by FOTMs. This episode is exactly 1:20:02. You can listen to this episode in a variety
If you're subscribed to Toronto Mike'd, you saw a bonus episode appear on the feed late last night. It's an hour from CFNY 102.1 recorded on Boxing Day in 1986. Hear how the late great Don Berns sounded on this day in Toronto radio history. If you're not subscribed
In this 787th episode, Mike chats with Nicholas Picholas about his start in radio at CFNY, how he helped the Barenaked Ladies launch their career, his move to Buffalo, hosting Video and Arcade Top 10 on YTV, being on the air at Energy on 9/11, his return to Buffalo
In this unnumbered episode, Mike shares Chris Sheppard's Club 102 from 8pm on May 31, 1987. This episode is exactly 47:24. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow
In this 732nd episode, Mike chats with 102.1 the Edge morning show trio The B Team, a.k.a Shawna, Jay and Chris Z. We learn how they made the move from Y108, how they continued to broadcast during the pandemic, their hopes and dreams for the future and
In this unnumbered episode, Mike shares Skot Turner's CFNY 102.1 show into Pete and Geets from February 1986. This episode is exactly 46:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify
In this 675th episode, Mike is joined by Alan Cross who has an exciting announcement to make before Mike peppers him with listener questions and gets his response to Brother Bill's comments. This episode is exactly 1:30:19. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
In this 659th episode, Mike chats with Carlos Benevides about his career in radio working at 102.1 the Edge, moving to Kitchener, returning to CFNY, the state of radio, and much, much more. This episode is exactly 1:19:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety
In this 650th episode, Mike chats with Neil Morrison b.k.a. Brother Bill about everything with a particular focus on his years at CFNY 102.1 the Edge working with Humble, Fred, Maie Pauts, Alan Cross, Bookie, Martin Streek, Strombo, and others. This episode is exactly 1:51:22.
Although the announcement was made in September 2018, the brother-sister duo of Ruby and Alex Carr didn't make their 102.1 the Edge morning show debut until January 2019. Now, one year later, they're gone. Today is Ruby and Alex’s last day at the Edge. When good people leave
In this 533rd episode, David Marsden presents at the Reference Library in Toronto. This episode is exactly 1:23:22. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly to the feed
In this 523rd episode, Mike chats with Kim Hughes about hosting Live in Toronto on CFNY, writing for NOW and elsewhere, her work with Original Cin and more. This episode is exactly 1:37:46. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via
In this 506th episode, Mike records live from the Party for Marty, a gathering at The Opera House to remember Martin Streek. Guests include David Marsden, Alan Cross, Maie Pauts, Craig Venn, Bob Willette, DJ Shawarma, DJ Craig G, Lori-Ann, Darryl Spring, Walter Venafro, Dani Elwell, Robbie J, Pete Fowler,
In this 504th episode, Mike is joined by Pete Fowler and DJ Craig G as they kick out the jams for Martin Streek. This episode is exactly 2:00:29. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your
In this 470th episode, Mike chats with David Haydu, better known as Geets Romo, about his career in radio, especially his years with Pete Griffin co-hosting the Pete N' Geets show on CHUM-FM and CFNY. This episode is exactly 1:36:15. You can listen to this episode in a
Dave “Bookie” Bookman was 58. Bookie was as fine a radio personality as a city like Toronto could hope for. He loved the music, and it showed. After 21 years on 102.1 the Edge, he was let go in 2012, but quickly resurfaced on Indie 88 where he hosted
In this 390th episode, Mike chats with Dani Elwell about her years at CKLN and CKFM, her on-air resignation at CFNY, her time at JAZZ.FM91, sad departure from the station and what's next. This episode is exactly 1:58:15. You can listen to this episode in a variety
I honestly didn't see this coming. Corus has announced the new morning show on 102.1 will be Ruby and Alex Carr, a brother-sister duo currently on the air in Vancouver. Their Toronto show will launch in January 2019. I sure got some bad intelligence on this one. At one
