Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast
Episodes
Christine Simpson: Toronto Mike'd #887
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sportsnet's Christine Simpson about her Western connection, her family's athletic prowess, her work at the Hockey Hall of Fame, her t...
David Marsden Reviews the 1970s
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the Spirit of Radio CFNY 102.1 David Marsden reviews the 1970s.
Nu Metal!: Toronto Mike'd #886
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 70th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out nu metal jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. Surprise guest Hawksley Workman gets things started by kicking ...
Tom Tebbutt: Toronto Mike'd #885
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with sports journalist Tom Tebbutt about his career covering tennis and the Canadians climbing the ranks. Tennis fanatic Brian Gerstein vis...
Noel Casler: Toronto Mike'd #884
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with standup comic Noel Casler about The Tragically Hip and his years working with celebrities like Prince, Neil Young, Madonna, Michael Ja...
Ripkin!: Toronto Mike'd #883
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with the radio broadcaster formerly known as Ripkin! about Mojo Radio: Talk Radio for Guys.
Kevin Hearn from Barenaked Ladies, Part Two: Toronto Mike'd #882
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with musician Kevin Hearn about his relationshp with Gord Downie and his work on The Secret Path.
Jams That Get Us PUMPED!: Toronto Mike'd #881
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 69th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out jams that get him PUMPED! with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Dana Levenson Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #880
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Dana Levenson before she kicks out the jams.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #879
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Mike Boguski from Blue Rodeo: Toronto Mike'd #878
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with keyboardist Mike Boguski about Etobicoke, playing in Blue Rodeo, and his latest single “Here’s To Tomorrow". And he plays a killer...
Kevin Hearn from Barenaked Ladies, Part One: Toronto Mike'd #877
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with musician Kevin Hearn about his years playing with The Look People, Corky and the Juice Pigs, the Barenaked Ladies, the Rheostatics, Lo...
The Tragically Hip on July 1, 1990
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As referenced in the recent Toronto Mike'd episode with Brother Bill and Captain Phil Evans, here's the live recording of The Tragically Hip playing C...
Great Outdoor Concerts of Summers Past: Toronto Mike'd #876
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Gilles LeBlanc about great outdoor concerts of summers past.
2SLGBTQ+ Jams: Toronto Mike'd #875
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 68th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out jams from members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance b...
Chinyere Eni: Toronto Mike'd #874
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Chinyere Eni about her African and Indigenous roots, intergenerational impact of historical trauma, her battle with childhood cancer, ...
School's Out!: Toronto Mike'd #873
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Cam Gordon dive deep into School's Out, the 1992 Degrassi High TV movie finale.
Women Who Rawk: Toronto Mike'd #872
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 67th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out jams from women who rawk with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Canada's rock god...
Chris Mayberry: Toronto Mike'd #871
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Chris Mayberry about his 40 years in radio.
Paul "Just Like Mom" Burford: Toronto Mike'd #870
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Paul Burford about creating and producing Just Like Mom, his relationship with Fergie Olver, the YouTube video, filming with the '83 B...
Dan "The Mouth" Lovranski: Toronto Mike'd #869
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Dan "The Mouth" Lovranski about his years on Live Audio Wrestling, Sunday Night's Main Event, his love of wrestling and his love of mu...
The History of CFNY Festivals / Edgefests: Toronto Mike'd #868
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
Brother Jams: Toronto Mike'd #867
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 66th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out brother jams with Brother Bill and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Pete Fowler.
Michelle Mackey: Toronto Mike'd #866
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with 680 News and City News news and weather reporter Michelle Mackey about her years at The Weather Network, her move to 680 News and City...
Parenthetical Jams: Toronto Mike'd #865
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 65th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out parenthetical jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Humble Howard.
Doo Doo the Clown: Toronto Mike'd #864
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Doo Doo the Clown about his lengthy career as a children's entertainer, appearing in Billy Madison with Adam Sandler, performing at fe...
MELLEEFRESH: Toronto Mike'd #863
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with MELLEEFRESH a.k.a. Melleny Melody about being Cheer Bear on Care Bears, singing in Rock & Rule, transitioning to becoming active in th...
Brian Bradley: Toronto Mike'd #862
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Brian Bradley about the history, courage, and diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Toronto with a keen focus on Craig Russell and Lo...
Wrestling Jams: Toronto Mike'd #861
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 64th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out wrestling jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Jason Agnew.
The Sheepdogs: Toronto Mike'd #860
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Ewan Currie and Ryan Gullen from The Sheepdogs about their Saskatoon origin story, getting on the cover of Rolling Stone, I Don't Know...
Rob Cowan: Toronto Mike'd #859
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 CJ...
Dude, Where's My Jam?: Toronto Mike'd #858
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 63rd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out jams with a dude's name in the title with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Mike ...
Andy Curran: Toronto Mike'd #857
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Andy Curran about Coney Hatch, working with Kim Mitchell, going solo, and the new El Mocambo. Banjo Dunc co-hosts!
Art Bergmann: Toronto Mike'd #856
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Canadian punk pioneer Art Bergmann about the Young Canadians, going solo, getting paid and getting the Order of Canada.
For Bob Dylan on His 80th Birthday: Toronto Mike'd #855
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is joined by Bob Dylan fanatic Lorne Honickman who tells us why Dylan is the greatest musician of the past century. Happy 80th birthday, Bob.
FOTM KOTJ, Vol. 17: Toronto Mike'd #854
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
11 FOTMs kick out the jams in volume 17 of this critically acclaimed series.
Country Jams: Toronto Mike'd #853
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 62nd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out country jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Stu Jeffries.
Ken Tizzard: Toronto Mike'd #852
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with musician Ken Tizzard about his years with The Watchman, Thornley, and his star-studded new solo release All Together Now.
Retrontario: Toronto Mike'd #851
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Retronario's Ed Conroy.
Mimico Mike Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #850
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Mike Majeski about being In The Know in Mimico before he kicks out the jams.
Maestro Fresh Wes: Toronto Mike'd #849
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike asks Maestro Fresh Wes the big question on every Torontonian's mind.... why did he leave Toronto? They also discuss Maestro's new radio show, Chu...
Sex Jams: Toronto Mike'd #848
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 61st Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out sex jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Dana Levenson and Mrs. Toronto Mi...
Jay Brody and Roddy Colmer: Toronto Mike'd #847
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with 102.1 the Edge morning show man Jay Brody and musician extraordinaire Roddy Colmer before they kick out the grunge.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #846
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Myles Goodwyn: Toronto Mike'd #845
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Myles Goodwyn about April Wine, getting snubbed by the Junos, going solo and what he's up to now.
Girl Jams: Toronto Mike'd #844
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 60th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out jams with a woman's name in the title with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Mark...
Sonshine and Broccoli: Toronto Mike'd #843
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sonshine and Broccoli about their origin story, inspirations, relationships with other children's entertainers, their Juno nomination ...
Christopher Ward: Toronto Mike'd #842
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Christopher Ward before he kicks out the jams.
Hip-Pop Jams: Toronto Mike'd #841
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 59th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out hip-hop jams from 1980-2000 that cracked the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. ...
Chris Wardman: Toronto Mike'd #840
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Chris Wardman about playing in Blue Peter with the late Paul Humphrey, and producing for Chalk Circle, Breeding Ground, Art Bergmann, ...
Edge 102 Top 1002 New Rock Songs of All-Time
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a taste of Edge 102's Top 1002 New Rock Songs of All-Time as it aired in December 1999. There's a lot of Strombo in this clip, ripped from Brot...
4/20 Jams: Toronto Mike'd #839
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 58th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out 4/20 jams with Brother Bill, Cam Gordon and Stu Stone and a special surprise guest.
David Kines: Toronto Mike'd #838
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with David Kines about all things MuchMusic and Hollywood Suite.
Ken Daniels: Toronto Mike'd #837
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Ken Daniels and collects more Harold Ballard stories before they stroll down memory lane with some extremely rare audio nuggets f...
New Wave Jams: Toronto Mike'd #836
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 57th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out new wave jams with Brother Bill, Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Stacie Mistysyn: Toronto Mike'd #835
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Stacie Mistysyn about her years on The Kids of Degrassi Street, playing Caitlin Ryan on Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, School's ...
Sugith Varughese: Toronto Mike'd #834
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with actor and writer Sugith Varughese about his role as Mr. Mehta on Kim's Convenience, why the series is coming to an abrupt end, writing...
Cam Woolley: Toronto Mike'd #833
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with CP24's Cam Woolley about his decades with the OPP, his first retirement, working at CP24, why he's retiring (again!) and what's next f...
Baseball Jams: Toronto Mike'd #832
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 56th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out baseball jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #831
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Jake Goldsbie: Toronto Mike'd #830
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jake Goldsbie about his years on Degrassi: The Next Generation, appearing in Drake's video for I'm Upset, recording Columbia House Par...
Mike Wilner: Toronto Mike'd #829
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Mike Wilner about getting fired by Sportsnet, hired by the Toronto Star, the elimination of a radio-only Blue Jays broadcast, the 2021...
Spring Jams: Toronto Mike'd #828
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 55th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out spring jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
John Wing: Toronto Mike'd #827
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with John Wing about fellow Sarnians, the Toronto stand-up scene in the early-to-mid 80s, sharing a stage with Ralph Benmergui, Mike MacDon...
Brian McFarlane: Toronto Mike'd #826
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Banjo Dunc chat with Hockey Hall of Famer Brian McFarlane about his years at Hockey Night in Canada, Peter Puck, Harold Ballard, and so much ...
Hawksley Workman Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #825
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Ralph Benmergui chat with Hawksley Workman before he kicks out the jams.
Toronto Blue Jays 1992 World Series Clincher on The Fan 1430
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's October 24, 1992, and the Toronto Blue Jays have clinched their very first World Series. Hear Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth call game six of the 19...
Ontario Jams That Aren't Toronto Jams: Toronto Mike'd #824
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 54th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out Ontario jams that aren't Toronto jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Carole Pope: Toronto Mike'd #823
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Carole Pope about Rough Trade, High School Confidential, the 1980 Juno Awards, Tears Are Not Enough, Dusty Springfield, her latest sin...
Mike Hogan Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #822
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Mike Hogan about the sudden passing of Chris Schultz and XFL and CFL discussions before he kicks out the jams.
Bill Brioux: Toronto Mike'd #821
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Bill Brioux discuss the open air era of the Cloverdale Mall, the SCTV reunion documentary, William Shatner's 90th birthday, WandaVision, the ...
1990 CFNY Sampler
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You heard a taste during episode 815 with Alan Cross, but here's the entire CFNY scope from 1990. You'll hear Humble and Fred, Mary Ellen Benninger, A...
Cancon Jams by Non-Canadian Artists: Toronto Mike'd #820
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Bob Willette kick out the biggest Cancon jams performed by non-Canadians.
Ska: Toronto Mike'd #819
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 53rd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out ska jams with Brother Bill, Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, they pay respects to a fallen comrade.
MONOWHALES: Toronto Mike'd #818
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sally Shaar, Jordan Circosta and Zach Zanardo from MONOWHALES about their career, the industry and what's next.
Harold Ballard: Toronto Mike'd #817
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harold Ballard stories are told by Jeff Marek, Dave Hodge, Ken Daniels, Gord Stellick, Suneel Joshi, Mary Ormsby, Paul Hunter and Rick Vaive. This epi...
St. Paddy's Day Jams: Toronto Mike'd #816
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 52nd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out St. Paddy's Day jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. FOTMs join the Zoom to commemorate one full year of Pand...
Alan Cross: Toronto Mike'd #815
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 quest...
Tears Are Not Enough: Toronto Mike'd #814
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Cam Gordon about the 1985 charity single Tears Are Not Enough. How did it come about? Who was involved? Who should have been there but...
Toronto Blue Jays 1992 ALCS Clincher on The Fan 1430
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's October 14, 1992, and the Toronto Blue Jays have clinched their very first ALCS and are on to their first World Series against the Atlanta Braves...
The Purple Onion: Toronto Mike'd #813
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with The Purple Onion co-founder Barry Witkin about operating The Purple Onion Coffee House at 35 Avenue Road from 1960 to 1965, Buffy Sain...
Foreign Language Jams: Toronto Mike'd #812
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 51st Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out jams that contain a language other than English with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #811
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Ann Rohmer Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #810
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Ann Rohmer before she kicks out the jams.
Greg Godovitz: Toronto Mike'd #809
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats wih Greg Godovitz about his role in Fludd, Goddo, his new book Up Close And Uncomfortable, playing Maple Leaf Gardens with Max Webster, his...
Toronto Blue Jays 1985 AL East Clincher on CJCL 1430
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's October 5, 1985, and the Toronto Blue Jays magic number for clinching their first American League Eastern division pennant is 1. Hear Tom Cheek a...
Sports Media Roundtable: Toronto Mike'd #808
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike hosts a sports media roundtable with Mark Hebscher and Fast Time Milon. Topics discussed include Tim and Sid, Jay and Dan, Natasha Staniszewski, ...
27 Club Jams: Toronto Mike'd #807
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 50th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out 27 Club jams Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Lisa Bowes: Toronto Mike'd #806
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Lisa Bowes about career in sports media, her Lucy Tries Sports series of children's books, what she learned from being fired three tim...
Nikki Reyes: Toronto Mike'd #805
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Nikki Reyes about her love for Raptors basketball, how she broke into the sports media business, her moves to Vegas and Boston, her st...
The Cloverdale Mall: Toronto Mike'd #804
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is joined by Andrew Stoakley as they dive deep into the history of the Cloverdale Mall in Etobicoke. Come for the Hot Oven Bakery memories, but s...
Jon Pole: Toronto Mike'd #803
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jon Pole about his years working for CFRB in the early 90s, how he came to own several radio stations, his recent role at NEWSTALK 101...
American Hardcore: Toronto Mike'd #802
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 49th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out American hardcore punk songs with Brother Bil, Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Rod Black, Vol. 2: Toronto Mike'd #801
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with TSN's Rod Black about Joe Carter, the Raptors, his chat with Kawhi, the CFL, the 2010 Olympics, his impressions and more.
Rod Black, Vol. 1: Toronto Mike'd #800
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with TSN's Rod Black about his moustache, his sports media start in Winnipeg, working the '91 Canada Cup, Olympics, Blue Jays, his relation...
Love Songs: Toronto Mike'd #799
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 48th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out love songs for Valentine's Day with Brother Bil, Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Brittlestar: Toronto Mike'd #798
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Stewart "Brittlestar" Reynolds about his superhero origin story and what he's learned on the road to success before they kick out the ...
Mark Teo Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #797
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Mark Teo before he kicks out the jams.
Britpop: Toronto Mike'd #796
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 47th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out Britpop jams with Brother Bil, Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #795
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.