Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast
Episodes
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.
Jonny Dovercourt: Toronto Mike'd #794
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jonny Dovercourt about his book Any Night of the Week: A D.I.Y. History of Toronto Music, 1957-2001, Toronto's great music venues past...
Al Strachan: Toronto Mike'd #793
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Al Strachan about his years on Hockey Night in Canada's Hot Stove, his relationships with Brian Burke, Don Cherry, Ron MacLean, John S...
Don Berns CFNY Boxing Day Special 1986
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Boxing Day 1986.... enjoy Don Berns on CFNY.
Boat Jams: Toronto Mike'd #792
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 46th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out boat jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Steve Paikin Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #791
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with Steve Paikin before he kicks out the jams.
Rick Vaive: Toronto Mike'd #790
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Rick Vaive about being named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the age of 22, scoring 50 goals in a season three times, playing du...
Sad Jams: Toronto Mike'd #789
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 45th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out sad jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
The Galleria Mall: Toronto Mike'd #788
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is joined by local artist and Galleria Mall expert Shari Kasman for this deep dive into the mall at Dufferin and Dupont that time forgot.
Nicholas Picholas: Toronto Mike'd #787
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Nicholas Picholas about his start in radio at CFNY, how he helped the Barenaked Ladies launch their career, his move to Buffalo, hosti...
Disco Jams: Toronto Mike'd #786
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 44th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out disco jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Noah Mintz: Toronto Mike'd #785
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Noah Mintz about his tumultuous history with Jian Ghomeshi, playing with his high school bud Paul Hayden Desser, forming hHead with Br...
Farewell to USS: Toronto Mike'd #784
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Ashley Buchholz and Jason "Human Kebab" Parsons from Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker about why USS is calling it quits, the new album, what'...
Celebrity Jams: Toronto Mike'd #783
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 43rd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out celebrity jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Toronto Mike on Bob's Basement
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off 2021 Bob's Basement goes big. The one and only Toronto Mike talks all things change. Toronto Mike is an entrepreneur who has embraced ch...
Carla Collins: Toronto Mike'd #782
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Carla Collins about her years on television and radio, stand-up comedy, making the move to California, the passing of her beloved moth...
Ellen Roseman: Toronto Mike'd #781
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with consumer affairs advocate Ellen Roseman about new consumer trends she's detected in this world of COVID-19.
New Year Jams: Toronto Mike'd #780
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 42nd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out New Year jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
FROMAGE 2020: Toronto Mike'd #779
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the Fromage from 2020 and the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
FOTM KOTJ, Vol. 16: Toronto Mike'd #778
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
10 FOTMs kick out the jams in volume 16 of this critically acclaimed series.
Pandemic Friday Open Zoom Holiday Spectacular: Toronto Mike'd #777
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
FOTMs Zoom-bomb this week's Pandemic Friday with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon.
Festivus Ep: Toronto Mike'd #776
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike celebrates Festivus with Elvis and they discuss a cornucopia of topics.
Brent Butt: Toronto Mike'd #775
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Brent Butt about Corner Gas, the resurrection of the show as an animated series, his new Christmas song, the passing of Janet Wright, ...
Jon Sinden: Toronto Mike'd #774
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jon Sinden about being Jonathan the Inside Edge Guy at 102.1 the Edge, working for MLSE, his big move to Ottawa and his new book "The ...
Vasectomy Jams: Toronto Mike'd #773
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 40th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out vasectomy jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Mike Trebilcock from The Killjoys: Toronto Mike'd #772
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Mike Trebilcock about founding The Killjoys... lots of Killjoys chatter with some Simply Saucer and Sematary Spawn tossed in for good ...
Eric "Bugs Bunny" Bauza: Toronto Mike'd #771
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Toronto boy Eric Bauza about his career voicing such iconic animated characters a Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, his love for retro Toront...
Dave Hodge's 100 Songs for 2020: Toronto Mike'd #770
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The annual tradition continues as Dave Hodge unveils his 100 songs of 2020 before catching up with Mike.
Hops for Hunger: Toronto Mike'd #769
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Troy and Chad from Great Lakes Brewery during their Hops for Hunger event in support of Daily Bread Food Band. Andrew Manson from Dail...
Pandemic Jams: Toronto Mike'd #768
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 39th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out jams that epitomize the pandemic with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
James Duthie Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #767
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike catches up with James Duthie before he kicks out the jams.
Pearl Jam with Bob Willette: Toronto Mike'd #766
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Bob Willette about all things Pearl Jam and Bob kicks out a hidden Pearl Jam gem from each studio album.
Rip-Off: Toronto Mike'd #765
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Peter Gross about Rip-Off, Donald Shebib's follow-up to Goin' Down the Road. Don't miss this deep dive you didn't know you needed.
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #764
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
In-Universe Jams: Toronto Mike'd #763
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 38th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out in-universe jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. These are songs the exist in the universe of a television sh...
Erica Ehm: Toronto Mike'd #762
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Erica Ehm about her years as a VJ on MuchMusic, why she left, her songwriting, her work with the Yummy Mummy Club, her new Reinvention...
Lee Aaron: Toronto Mike'd #761
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Lee Aaron about her very early years in Brampton, becoming Lee Aaron, Metal Queen, her deal with Attic Records, working with Bob Ezrin...
A Plea for Small Businesses: Toronto Mike'd #760
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Anthony Petrucci, president of Palma Pasta, about how dire things are for small businesses during the COVD-19 pandemic and what we nee...
Big Shiny Jams: Toronto Mike'd #759
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 37th Pandemic Friday, Mike is joined by Big Shiny Tunes expert Mark Teo before he kicks out big shiny jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Rick Ringer: Toronto Mike'd #758
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with veteran radio broadcaster Rick Ringer about his many years on CHUM-FM, working with Rick Moranis, Pete and Geets, Brian Master, Ingrid...
Mohit Rajhans: Toronto Mike'd #757
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with New Toronto resident Mohit Rajhans about Dadspotting, Bollywood, Rethinking Your Content and so much more. They're joined by Milon Tal...
Mr. Goohead: Toronto Mike'd #756
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remember Mr. Goohead, a creation of Fred Patterson that aired mornings on CFNY 102.1? How do those episodes sound today? Could they be aired on terres...
The Best of Toronto Mike'd, Vol. 3
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Memorable moments from episodes 50-750 of Toronto Mike'd.
Boy Band Jams: Toronto Mike'd #754
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 36th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out boy band jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Pat Mastroianni: Toronto Mike'd #753
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Pat Mastroianni about playing the seminal role of Joey Jeremiah in Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, School's Out, and Degrassi: Th...
Toronto Miracle: Toronto Mike'd #752
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Jordan Mlynek about the Toronto Miracle on December 5th before they kick out miracle jams and talk about Mike Kic.
TV Theme Jams, Pt. 2: Toronto Mike'd #751
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 35th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out more TV theme jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Bob McKenzie: Toronto Mike'd #750
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Bob McKenzie about life in semi-retirement, the losses of Alex Trebek and Howie Meeker, the beckoning call of Pearl Jam, his new book...
Dana Levenson: Toronto Mike'd #749
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Dana Levenson about her decision to leave CTV Toronto, whether she has any regrets, being married to an ER doc during COVID-19, the "...
Kevin Frankish: Toronto Mike'd #748
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Kevin Frankish about how he copes with depression and anxiety, the value of listening, his departure from Breakfast Television and hi...
Jamie Gutfreund and Roddy Colmer: Toronto Mike'd #747
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Jamie Gutfreund and Roddy Colmer from Century Surfers about their new singles, Roddy's work with Jay Brody for Howard Stern, the US e...
TV Theme Jams: Toronto Mike'd #746
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 34th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out TV theme jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Universal Honey: Toronto Mike'd #745
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Johnny Sinclair and Leslie Stanwyck from Universal Honey about their years in The Pursuit of Happiness, why they left the band, Unive...
Michael Posner on Leonard Cohen: Toronto Mike'd #744
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike speaks with Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years author Michael Posner about Leonard Cohen.
Spooky Jams: Toronto Mike'd #743
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 33rd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out spooky jams for Halloween with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.
Mary Ormsby and Paul Hunter: Toronto Mike'd #742
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Mary Ormsby and Paul Hunter about their decision to leave the Toronto Star, their decades at the paper, Mary's foray into sports radio...
12:36: Toronto Mike'd #741
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.
Canadian Women: Toronto Mike'd #740
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 32nd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out great jams from Canadian women with Cam Gordon, Sammy Kohn and Stu Stone.
Ben Rayner: Toronto Mike'd #739
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Ben about his contributions to the release of the new Gord Downie album, The Chesterfield, Liisa Ladouceur, and ten more jams Ben love...
Joe Siddall: Toronto Mike'd #738
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Sportsnet baseball analyst Joe Siddall about his years playing for the Expos, Marlins and Tigers, how Jerry Howarth helped him become ...
Elephants and Stars: Toronto Mike'd #737
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with Elephants and Stars singer-guitarist Manfred Sittmann about his band Elephants and Stars, working with Ron Hawkins and Ian Blurton, de...
Offspring Jams: Toronto Mike'd #736
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out offspring jams (not to be confused with Offspring jams) with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon.
Peter Gross: Toronto Mike'd #735
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Gross is highy susceptible to a smooth sales pitch. Mike confronts him about his 15 most recent such purchases.
Welcome to Chris Sheppard's Club 102
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's 8pm on May 31, 1987.... enjoy Chris Sheppard's Club 102.
Killer Jams: Toronto Mike'd #734
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out killer jams with Stu Stone and Cam Gordon.
Blake Murphy: Toronto Mike'd #733
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with The Athletic's Raptors Reporter Blake Murphy about his years writing at Raptors Republic, for The Score, how he got the gig at The Ath...
The B Team: Toronto Mike'd #732
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike chats with 102.1 the Edge morning show trio The B Team, a.k.a Shawna, Jay and Chris Z. We learn how they made the move from Y108, how they contin...