Humble and Fred
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I'm not a radio insider, I'm just a fan of the medium. I always have been. Perhaps it has something to do with watching WKRP or all those nights as a kid listening to Blue Jays baseball on my old transistor radio. As a fan of radio, especially Toronto radio,
The blogosphere is a funny place. It's not as important what you write as it is how people get there. Allow me to explain... When my friend Humble Howard became part of the morning team at EZ Rock this summer, I wrote about it. My entry didn't even mention the
On Fred's entry today about his new job in Peterborough, Humble just left a comment. Hey Pal, Congratulations on the next phase. Feels great to be back doing something don't it? As you know I wish you all the best in the world, I just thought I'd say it here
The summer of 2008 has been bitter sweet for fans of the Humble and Fred show. Over the past few weeks both Humble Howard and Fred Patterson have moved on to the next phase of their professional lives. I'm very happy for both guys, even though I'll likely never get
Now that he's had two mornings under his belt as co-host of the new EZ Mornings with Humble, Kim and Colleen show on 97.3 EZ Rock, I pummelled Humble with a few questions. As always, he was happy to comply and he even got me sniffing with his final
It personally delights me to tell you Humble Howard Glassman has returned to morning radio in Toronto, hosting a show on EZ Rock 97.3. Humble will be joined by Colleen Rusholme and Kim Stockwood and his first day back on the air will be August 11. Before I became
I'm looking forward to seeing Sam Roberts perform live for the third time. He's the third-to-last performer on the main stage at Edgefest tomorrow. I dig Sam Roberts, I mean, what's not to like? Here's an interview Sam Roberts did with Humble and Fred a couple of summers ago.
Fred Patterson frequently appears on CHCH News to discuss issues of the day. Today, for example, he debated whether there's anything wrong with Crime Stoppers in Toronto handing out condoms at the Gay Pride Parade. You can see that appearance here. Not only did he mention the Humble & Fred
Freddie P had a nice little entry on his blog about MOJO Radio, which launched seven years ago this week. 640 on your AM dial, it was billed as talk radio for guys, and Humble Howard and Fred Patterson moved over from CFNY to work the morning shift. Humble &
My pal and partner in crime (more on that soon) Freddie P has unveiled "Papa's World", a potential animated series based on characters owned and voiced by Pete Cugnos. I met Pete the day we recorded the 17th annual Humble & Fred Christmas podcast back in 2006. You may know
Humble wrote a nice little piece about Dan Duran today. Dan Duran is 50. I don't know Dan the way Humble knows Dan, but we are neighbours, our kids go to the same school and I've crashed his home for a few podcasts and software demo recordings. On Dan's 50th,
If it seems I'm neglecting my duties here, it's because I'm pretty busy right now working on a new site. I've partnered with Fred Patterson from the Humble & Fred Show and torontomike.com on this new project and I'll divulge all details as soon as it's ready to launch.
I've got a radio in my shower and this morning it was tuned to 102.1. At about 7:40am or so, I heard a familiar voice. Freddie P was in the studio, chatting with the crew that took over after Humble & Fred left CFNY for Mojo. Freddie P
Fred Patterson, one half of the former morning show tandem of Humble & Fred, wrote an entry on his blog this morning about viral growth. Fred understands content is king, and he was writing about what someone wrote about his blog on Facebook. Here's how Fred ended his entry. I
Today, a couple of my world's collided. Seinfeld fans understand the importance of keeping the world's apart, but I've failed to follow George's good advice. I was part of a team putting together an online Flash software demo for my 9-5 gig. Yes, I have a 9-5 gig as this
A year ago this week, Humble and Fred recorded together for the last time. When we were recording the Valentine's Day Podcast of Love, I assumed there would be a fourth podcast. There wasn't. The archivist that I am, I'm hosting all the Humble and Fred podcasts, including this one.
The National Post asked my pal Humble Howard a couple of questions about love and sex. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are his answers.
As I wrote last week, Humble Howard Glassman was a guest on The Debaters this past weekend. While The Debaters aired on Saturday night, Humble was devouring my wife's lasagna (not as dirty as it sounds), so I didn't get to hear the show. Luckily for me, Humble had a
The Debaters is the hit CBC Radio show that features Canada’s hottest comedians going toe to toe, debating topics in the news and on the minds of Canadians. This week's episode is Valentine's Day themed and love is in the air. It also features my good friend Humble Howard
For over a year I've been trying to get Humble Howard to tell me what look he likes for his blog. We modelled a look that resembled the cover of his book "The Slime That Men Do" but it's been in need of refreshing for a while now. My recent
When I listed my favourite "snow" songs the other day, Phil left a comment reminding me about "Snow Removal Machine". "Snow Removal Machine" was Fred Patterson's parody of The Cult's "Love Removal Machine" and was often played at this time of year during the CFNY morning show. I remember it
As promised, here's a bunch of old Christmas bumpers heard on the Humble & Fred Morning Show. Share this link with fans of the show and help make it a Humble and Fred Christmas after all. Mommy Kissing Santa ClausLet It SnowCarol of the BellsLittle Town of BethlehemLittle Drummer BoySanta
A Humble & Fred holiday tradition may be dead and buried, but that doesn't mean Toronto Santa Mike can't dig into his holiday sack of MP3s and throw a whole wack of Humble & Fred holiday-themed jingles at you. I've got lots, and one day next week I'll write a
Now that both Humble and Fred have publicly stated it, I can finally write this entry. There will be no 18th Annual Humble & Fred Christmas show. Not on the radio or in podcast form. After 17 years, this annual Toronto tradition has come to an end. Fans of the
The tickets actually belong to former Toronto Maple Leaf Stew Gavin, but he gave them to Gavin Management Group client Humble Howard who took me along for the ride. I wasn't just going to a Leafs game, I was getting a chance to hang in the Alumni Lounge. Donning my
