If we look at the Toronto radio ratings for men 25-54, with the usual caveat that the PPM system is a flawed system, although the best we currently have for radio, it seems that The Fan 590 is bleeding out. The station has lost about half of its listeners. Sports
In this 1011th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Lee "Beef" Eckley as they discuss his career in radio at CFNY, Q107, CHUM-FM and 94.9 The Rock. This episode is exactly 1:30:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via
In this 1006th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Director of Talk & Talent at 640 Toronto Amanda Cupido as they chat about her podcasting background, her mandate at 640 Toronto, recent on-air changes there, future changes and more. This episode is exactly 1:11:30. You can
When Flow 93.5 launched in 2001, it was all about Roots, Rock and Reggae. In fact, "Roots, Rock, Reggae" was the first jam played on the station back on February 9, 2001. Note that date... it was 21 years ago today. They never played that song again. Channel drift
In this episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the Program Director of CFTR680 in the late 80s, Sharon Taylor about the station, being a woman in radio management, and the mass firing at CISS. This episode is exactly 2:10:40. You can listen to this episode in a
In this episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Cooper about why he left a lucrative software job for radio, how he ended up doing overnights on 1010 from New York City and when he'll lose the "guest host" moniker. This episode is exactly 1:12:16. You can
Ryan Doyle was removed from NEWSTALK 1010's afternoon drive show The Rush in the fall of 2021, and now Jay Michaels has announced he's also leaving the show. In fact, this is Jay's final week. Jay Michaels, who I still call Maddog, has visited me three times for three great
I'm stepping up my role with Humble and Fred in 2022, assuming more duties as producer of their podcast. I was thrilled to be a part of a fun retrospective we just dropped on the Humble and Fred podcast feed. #1 in '97 was a Humble and Fred promotional CD
Mike chat with Tish Iceton about her decades in radio, her voiceover work, and why she's no longer heard on CHFI. This episode is exactly 1:50:01 You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast
By all accounts, Newstalk 1010 fans enjoyed The Rush with Ryan Doyle and Jay Michaels. That was the name of the afternoon drive show on CFRB. Shortly after the show launched, both Ryan Doyle and Jay "Maddog" Michaels visited my home studio for a lengthy discussion about the show. I'm
Pooja Handa left her role on CP24's Breakfast way back on August 12, and was soon followed out the door by her co-host Gurdeep Ahluwalia. It was clear they would resurface soon on a competitor station. When Maureen Holloway was let go from CHFI, it became clear that's where Pooja
Mike chats with radio vet Dave Charles about his years at CKOC, 1050 CHUM, launching Q107 and more. This episode is exactly 1:23:47. 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
If you're a Toronto Mike'd listener, you likely heard my recent episode with Humble and Fred chronicling their ten years of regular podcasting. I've had to add that "regular" qualifier because technically this all started in December 2006, which puts it closer to 15 years, but those first five years
In this 925th episode, Mike chats with Jim Van Horne, Paul Romanuk, Stephen Brunt, Scott Ferguson, Gene Valaitis, Barry Davis and Mike Richards about the failed 1050 The Team Toronto experiment. This episode is exactly 1:24:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
Maureen Holloway announced this morning that today was her last day hosting 98.1 CHFI's morning show. She took over when Erin Davis retired five years ago. Previously, Maureen hosted the afternoon drive show on Q107. Today was Mo’s last show on CHFI. Mo will always be part of
I spent the morning with former 590 morning show host Greg Brady and we talked openly and honestly about the Fan 590 lineup and why Greg wasn't a part of it. I strongly recommend you listen to all two hours, even if some of it didn't age very well as
Allan Slaight was the broadcasting mogul who helped build up Toronto’s venerable music radio stations CHUM and Q-107. Organizations including the Junos, Canada’s Walk of Fame, Canadian Music Week and Hot Docs have benefited from Slaight support and named awards and funds after him.
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 883rd episode, Mike chats with the radio broadcaster formerly known as Ripkin! about Mojo Radio: Talk Radio for Guys. This episode is exactly 1:31:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast
In this 871st episode, Mike chats with Chris Mayberry about his 40 years in radio. This episode is exactly 1:23:06. 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
Mike Stafford has been fired from his job at Global News Radio 640. He was the morning show host since February 2018 when he took Matt Gurney's spot alongside Supriya Dwivedi. Legacy CFNY fans will remember Mike Stafford as the newsperson on Pete and Geets. Fred Patterson of Humble and
In this 859th episode, Mike chats with Rob Cowan about his father Bernard Cowan, his cousin Paul Soles, his comedy work with Rick Moranis and his radio career at CKFH and CJCL 1430 where he worked with such radio vets as Bob McCown, Andy Barrie, Mark Hebscher, and Jim Brady.
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
