In this 1201st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with former MuchMusic VJ Craig Halket about his 25 years at the station, his post-Much journey and what he's up to now. This episode is exactly 1:45:53. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
Burt Bacharach was a prolific and popular composer and Oscar winner who had hits with “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other songs you know and love. The man has written 73 US Top 40 hits!
Online casinos have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering players the chance to enjoy their favourite casino games from the comfort of their own homes. Sites like Casino Tropez Canada offer players many games, huge bonuses and incredible commodities packed with more added benefits. However, for those new to
In this 1200th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Mike Shoreman about his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis, his subsequent mental health crisis, and how he got his mojo back and became the first person to paddle board across all five great lakes in a single summer. This episode is
Mendelson Joe was a prolific singer-songwriter, guitarist, painter and one of my great Toronto thrills was biking along Davenport in the early 90s and seeing Mendelson Joe out for a stroll. I yelled out his name and he waved back.
Image Source It's hard to imagine being a Canadian without at least some NHL hockey knowledge. Hockey Night in Canada has been inspiring generations of Canadians for nearly as long as there have been ice hockey teams in the country. This event is famous for bringing together people from far
What if I told you the same man sang these three hit songs. How Long - AceTempted - SqueezeThe Living Years - Mike + The MechanicsThat's right, Paul Carrack is performing lead vocals on all three hits for three different bands. Here's his biggest solo hit, another banger.
I'm not a documentary filmmaker, but sometimes when alone with my thoughts on a bike ride, I fantasize that I am one. I love the way someone like FOTM Alan Zweig can bring a story to the screen. There are so many great stories to share, and perhaps that's why
I'm an absolute sucker for an interesting independent podcast that's produced in Toronto. There are interesting podcasts, and there are independent podcasts, and there are Toronto-based podcasts, but rarely do I find all three in one. But that doesn't stop me from searching. As part of this search, I sample
Nowadays, gambling is becoming increasingly popular in every corner of the globe. Many people enjoy playing this game, and not just for entertainment purposes. Most of them find it a great source of income, allowing them to achieve their financial goals more easily. Choosing a casino is an essential part
In this 1199th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sportsnet host Emily Agard about how she got her start in sports media, why she drums and what's next for her. This episode is exactly 1:03:20. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe
When the alarm went off this morning to get up for my son's 7:30am hockey game, I felt awfully tired. Maybe it's the punishing cold we've had the past few days, maybe it's because I like to bite off more than I can chew (and then chew it!), or
Melinda Dillon was the actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles as Jillian Guiler in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Teresa Perrone in Absence of Malice. She is well known for her role as Mother Parker in the holiday classic A Christmas
In this 1198th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike makes Dave Charles's dream come true by letting him co-host a show with Mark Hebscher. They talk sports and music and radio and more. This episode is exactly 1:22:14. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
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.
Lanny Poffo, better known by his ring names "Leaping" Lanny Poffo and The Genius, was best known as a professional wrestler who competed for many wrestling companies, most notably the WWF from 1985 to 1992 where he wrestled with his brother Macho man Randy Savage.
Credit: Pixabay via Pexels Buying property “as is” is nothing like the casual daily purchases we routinely make. If you buy a collectible “as is” on Kijiji that turns out to be different than expected, you aren’t likely to suffer years of financial consequences. The stakes change when the
PhotoWhile video gaming was once restricted to specially built consoles and PCs, mobile technology is now making the hobby more accessible than ever before. Sony’s PlayStation still holds the top spot when it comes to console gaming in Canada, but the most played games are those which can be
In this 1197th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Ongoing History of New Music's Alan Cross and Rob Johnston and 30 years of the program, the CFNY documentary, and more. This episode is exactly 1:13:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
In this 1196th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike pays tribute to those we lost in January 2023. This episode is exactly 1:17:13. 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
Cindy Williams is the actress best known for portraying Shirley Feeney for eight seasons on Laverne & Shirley.
In this 1195th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Filmmaker Alan Zweig dropped by to chat about his documentaries, from Vinyl and Hurt to When Jews Were Funny, and the many FOTMs to whom he is connected. This episode is exactly 1:58:57. You can listen to this episode in a
The Golden Jet, Bobby Hull, is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. In his 23 years in the NHL WHA, Hull played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Hartford Whalers. He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player twice
Hazel McCallion was the mayor of Mississauga for 36 years.
Tom Verlaine was the frontman, songwriter and legendary guitar player of the New York City band Television.
