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When Dusty Bettered Aretha

Aretha Frnaklin is the undisputed Queen of Soul, but in the late-60s, she was beat by British blue-eyed soul singer Dusty Springfiield. In 1968, songwriters John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins wrote Son of a Preacher Man for Aretha Franklin, but Aretha turned it down because her father really was a
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Tim Wakefield, Dead at 57

Tim Wakefield was the MLB knuckleballer who won 200 major league games, including 186 with the Boston Red Sox. I like this line from ESPN: Wakefield was also an eight-time nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award that goes to a ballplayer for exemplary sportsmanship and community involvement, winning it in
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September 2023 Memorial Episode: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1335

In this 1316th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike pays tribute to those we lost in September 2023. This episode is exactly 51:45. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via SpotifySubscribe via Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastSubscribe via tuneinSubscribe
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Open Mike

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.
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Corus Cancels Entertainment Tonight Canada

Corus is cancelling Entertainment Tonight Canada after 18 seasons. Here's their statement: After more than 18 incredible seasons, we are ending production of Entertainment Tonight Canada. The costs of producing a daily entertainment newsmagazine show in a challenging advertising environment have led to this decision. We recognize the impact this
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Goodbye Google Podcasts

We recently said goodbye to Stitcher, and now Google has announced Google Podcasts will be discontinued. Here's the email I received this afternoon. Hi Mike, We recently announced that Google Podcasts will be discontinued next year. We wanted to contact you directly with more information on what to expect. For
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Where can I start acting in Toronto?

Toronto is a bustling hub for the arts, especially when it comes to film, television, and theater. For those eager to dive into acting in this vibrant city, here's a roadmap to get you started: Acting Schools and Classes: Sharpen your skills by enrolling in acting courses. Reputable institutions in
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