Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast

A Canadian Family Abroad During a Pandemic: Toronto Mike'd #598

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with a Canadian who embarked with his family of five on a year-long backpacking adventure around the world. They didn't see COVID-19 coming...

COVID-19 Update: Toronto Mike'd #597

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Elvis, isolated in his north Oshawa bunker, about what's new with COVID-19.

David Rider: Toronto Mike'd #596

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with The Toronto Star's city hall bureau chief David Rider about COVID-19, his career, the Toronto Star and how I know his brother-in-law.

Craig Lauzon: Toronto Mike'd #595

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Craig Lauzon about his career, the end of the Air Farce, working on CBC's Because News, and indigenous issues that have his blood boil...

Bonus Ep: Toronto Mike on the Justin Bruckmann Adventure

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is a guest on the Justin Bruckmann Adventure. This is the 64th episode of that podcast and not a Toronto Mike'd episode.

Sports Media Roundtable: Toronto Mike'd #594

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike hosts a sports media roundtable with Mark Hebscher and Fast Time Milon. Topics discussed include The Fan 590 vs TSN 1050, recent changes to the 5...

Ben Ennis: Toronto Mike'd #593

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Ben Ennis, co-host of Good Show on The Fan 590, about his rise in Sports Media, working with JD Bunkis, and what's next for him.

Sam Grosso: Toronto Mike'd #592

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sam Grosso, a man who has owned several of this city’s live music venues, from Graffiti’s to the El Mocambo to the Cadillac Lounge...

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #591

27 Feb 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.

Rick Hodge: Toronto Mike'd #590

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with Rick Hodge before Rick kicks out the jams.

Perry Lefko: Toronto Mike'd #589

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with author Perry Lefko about his years at the Toronto Sun, Sportnet, working with the CFL, with Frank D'Angelo, writing books about Eddie ...

Sass Jordan: Toronto Mike'd #588

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with rock star Sass Jordan about her career in the music biz, being a judge on Canadian Idol, how rich she got from appearing on The Bodygu...

David Amber: Toronto Mike'd #587

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with David Amber about his years at TSN and ESPN before making the big jump to Hockey Night in Canada.

Anwar Knight: Toronto Mike'd #586

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Anwar Knight about his start in radio, his move to television as a weather specialist, being on the country's #1 news program at CTV, ...

Mike Wilner: Toronto Mike'd #585

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Mike Wilner, the radio play-by-play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, about the Houston Astros' cheating ways, Reese McGuire's poor judg...

Jamie Campbell: Toronto Mike'd #584

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sportsnet Blue Jays Central host Jamie Campbell about his love of baseball, calling Jays games, working with Gregg Zaun and Joe Siddal...

Alan Carter: Toronto Mike'd #583

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Global News anchor Alan Carter about being tasered by police, anchoring Global News at 5:30 and 6 with Farah Nasser, hosting Focus Ont...

Jack Armstrong: Toronto Mike'd #582

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Raptors analyst Jack Armstrong about growing up in Brooklyn, his NCAA coaching career, joining The Fan 590, moving to TSN, his...

Scott Fox: Toronto Mike'd #581

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with 91.5 The Beat's morning show host Scott Fox and his many years at Z103.5, his chats with Rob and Doug Ford, working with the Toronto R...

Mark Roe: Toronto Mike'd #580

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Mark Roe about his work with Michael Landsberg on Off the Record, his move to CTV Barrie and the NHL Network before landing back at TS...

Scot Turner: Toronto Mike'd #579

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with Scot Turner before he kicks out the jams.

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #578

30 Jan 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.

Erin Davis: Toronto Mike'd #577

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Erin Davis about the loss of her daughter, leaving CHFI and Toronto, her relapse, recovery and what's next for her.

Shawn Micallef: Toronto Mike'd #576

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Star columnist and Spacing co-founder Shawn Micallef about Toronto.

Mike Richards: Toronto Mike'd #575

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Mike Richards about his upcoming surgery, his show on 960, why 590 and 1050 suck and what's wrong with sports radio in Toronto today.

Paul Hendrick: Toronto Mike'd #574

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Maple Leafs sideline reporter and broadcaster Paul Hendrick about his years at CHCH, covering Leafs hockey, calling a game with Jim Ra...

Peter Howell: Toronto Mike'd #573

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with the Toronto Star film critic Peter Howell about his career as a music and movie journalist before discussing the movies nominated for ...

Steve Paikin and Ron Davis: Toronto Mike'd #572

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with the host of The Agenda on TVO, Steve Paikin, and jazz musician and Toronto Mike lawyer, Ron Davis.

Scott Stinson: Toronto Mike'd #571

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Postmedia's Scott Stinson about writing for the National Post, choosing Pospisal as Canadian Male Athlete of 2019, Don Cherry, the CFL...

Pina Crispo: Toronto Mike'd #570

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Pina Crispo about her years as Pina the Inside Edge Chick, her Chic Mamma persona, her hosting duties on The Parenting Show and more.

Eric Alper Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #569

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with musicologist Eric Alper before he kicks out the jams.

Justin Rutledge: Toronto Mike'd #568

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Justin Rutledge about his celebrated career in music and how they're connected.

Sammy Kohn Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #567

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with Sammy Kohn before he kicks out his ten favourite Canadian jams.

Shawn McKenzie: Toronto Mike'd #566

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sportsnet's Shawn McKenzie about breaking into the biz having Bob McKenzie for a dad, his work at Sportsnet, Don Cherry, and where he ...

Banjo Dunc: Toronto Mike'd #565

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Banjo Dunc about his work with Whiskey Jack and more before he kicks out the jams.

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #564

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.

Don Ferguson: Toronto Mike'd #563

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Royal Canadian Air Farce founder Don Ferguson about the Air Farce radio show, television series, and New Year's Eve specials that air ...

Festivus Ep: Toronto Mike'd #562

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike celebrates Festivus with Elvis and they discuss a cornucopia of topics.

Bob Elliott and Dave Perkins: Toronto Mike'd #561

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former Toronto Sun writer Bob Elliott and former Toronto Star writer Dave Perkins about baseball.

The Flyer Vault: Toronto Mike'd #560

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Rob Bowman and Daniel Tate about their book about 150 years of Toronto concert history.

Stu Stone and Cam Gordon Return: Toronto Mike'd #559

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike, Stu Stone and Cam Gordon remember great musicians who passed away this past decade.

Christmas Crackers, Vol. 3: Toronto Mike'd #558

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Ed Conroy present Retrontario Christmas Crackers Vol. 3 featuring Dave Duvall, Uncle Bobby, Just Like Mom, CityPulse, Once Upon a Time in Hol...

Kevin McDonald: Toronto Mike'd #557

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Kids in the Hall founder Kevin McDonald about the Kids in the Hall, The Odds' Heterosexual Man, Brain Candy, Death Comes to Town, his ...

Bruce Dowbiggin: Toronto Mike'd #556

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with sports writer and broadcaster Bruce Dowbiggin about his years at CBC, the Calgary Herald, and Globe and Mail, his thoughts on Don Cher...

All-Time Alt: Toronto Mike'd #555

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with rock enthusiast Gilles LeBlanc about his all-time alternative rock song analyses.

Anna Cyzon: Toronto Mike'd #554

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Anna Cyzon about her singing career, appearing on Canadian Idol, cracking the Polish market, working at eTalk, MTV and The Todd Shapir...

TMLX5: Toronto Mike'd #553

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with listeners and former guests at TMLX5 at Palma's Kitchen. Guests include Mike Wilner, Peter Gross, Humble Howard, Gene Valaitis, Brian ...

Bernie Finkelstein: Toronto Mike'd #552

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with True North Records founder Bernie Finkelstein about his career as a music executive and talent manager working with Rough Trade, Randy...

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #551

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.

Kyle Bukauskas: Toronto Mike'd #550

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Kyle Bukauskas about his rapid ascent at Sportsnet, his memorable interview with Brad Marchand, the Gritty incident and more.

Laurie Brown: Toronto Mike'd #549

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Laurie Brown about her years at The NewMusic, at MuchMusic, hosting the Pepsi Power Hour, working at CBC Television and hosting The Si...

The Reporters with Brendan Shanahan Live From Paradise: Toronto Mike'd #548

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Hodge, Steve Simmons, Michael Farber, and Bruce Arthur live from Paradise with special guest Brendan Shanahan. This event took place on November ...

Brian Master Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #547

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with Brian Master before they play and discuss his 10 favourite songs of all-time.

Y108 Morning Grind: Toronto Mike'd #546

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Shawna, Chris Z and Jay Brody who are The Morning Grind on Y108.

Dave Hodge: Toronto Mike'd #545

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Dave Hodge about Don Cherry, The Reporters live at Paradise, and Dave Bookman before he reveals his favourite 100 songs of 2019.

Jeff Domet a.k.a. DJ Shawarma: Toronto Mike'd #544

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Jeff Domet about his years producing radio for Corus, Hockey Night in Canada and SiriusXM, his new role producing podcasts for The Ath...

Jorey Middlestadt: Toronto Mike'd #543

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Jorey Middlestadt about his two tours of duty at The Fan 1430/590, being the first on-air hire at Headline Sports, why he's no longer ...

Podcasts: Toronto Mike'd #542

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott from 12:36 about the current state of podcasting in Canada and how we got here.

John Gallagher and Peter Gross: Toronto Mike'd #541

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with John Gallagher and Peter Gross about Don Cherry, their new podcast, and more.

The Best of Toronto Mike'd, Vol. 2

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Memorable moments from the episodes 251-500 of Toronto Mike'd.

Ron Davis: Toronto Mike'd #539

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with pianist and composer Ron Davis about SymphRONica, his career in jazz, the other side of his professional life and how they're connecte...

Andy Kim Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #538

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with Andy Kim before he kicks out the jams.

Bruce Arthur: Toronto Mike'd #537

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Star sports columnist Bruce Arthur about Twitter, working for the National Post and Toronto Star, The Reporters on TSN, their ...

Hawksley Workman: Toronto Mike'd #536

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Hawksley Workman about his career as a musician, from "Striptease" to "Around Here".

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #535

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.

Humble Howard Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #534

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with Humble Howard Glassman before he kicks out the jams.

David Marsden: Toronto Mike'd #533

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

David Marsden's presentation at the Reference Library in Toronto on October 29, 2019.

Gord Stellick Returns: Toronto Mike'd #532

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with Gord Stellick about all things Gord.

Humble and Fred: Toronto Mike'd #531

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Humble and Fred about their podcast journey, the near misses in their terrestrial radio careers, 30 years together and how radio can b...

Gary Topp: Toronto Mike'd #530

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Gary Topp about his role in weaving the cultural fabric of this city, including bringing The Ramones and The Police to Canada for the ...

1050 CHUM: Toronto Mike'd #529

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Doug Thompson about the history of 1050 CHUM as a top 40 radio station.

Danko Jones: Toronto Mike'd #528

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Danko Jones about the band's 23 years of rocking hard, the perception of the band in Europe vs. Canada, his podcast, writing, Three's ...

Andrew Witkin Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #527

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with StickerYou Founder and CEO Andrew Witkin about StickerYou's new Queen Street location before he kicks out the jams.

Dave Bidini: Toronto Mike'd #526

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Dave Bidini about Rheostatics, Etobicoke, Dave Bookman, Gord Downie, The West End Phoenix, radio and more.

Damhnait Doyle: Toronto Mike'd #525

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with musician Damhnait Doyle about her solo career, her work with Shaye and The Heartbroken, why she stopped drinking and so much more.

Jamie Gutfreund and Roddy Colmer: Toronto Mike'd #524

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CP24 news reporter Jamie Gutfreund and his career in media and his new band Century Surfers with Roddy Colmer.

Kim Hughes: Toronto Mike'd #523

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Kim Hughes about hosting Live in Toronto on CFNY, writing for NOW and elsewhere, her work with Original Cyn and more.

Michie Mee Kicks Out the Jams: Toronto Mike'd #522

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with hip hop queen Michie Mee before she kicks out the jams.

Jim McKenny: Toronto Mike'd #521

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former Toronto Maple Leaf and CityTV sports broadcaster Jim McKenny about his life as a Leaf, working for Moses, the highs and lows, a...

Strange Breed: Toronto Mike'd #520

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Nicolle Dupas, Megan Bell, Terra Chaplin and Ally Von Wallis from your fave queer, feminist, garage-rockers from Vancouver, Strange Br...

Jake Clemons: Toronto Mike'd #519

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Jake Clemons about his uncle Clarence, filling in for him with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, performing with Pearl Jam and ...

Scott Morrison: Toronto Mike'd #518

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with sports analyst and broadcaster Scott Morrison about his years at The Toronto Sun and Sportsnet.

Roger Mooking: Toronto Mike'd #517

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Roger Mooking about years as MC Mystic with The Maximum Definitive and Bass is Base, his solo work, and his career as a celebrity chef...

The Party for Marty Unedited Board Feed: Toronto Mike'd #516

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you weren't at The Opera House on September 6, 2019, here's what you missed at the Party for Marty. DJ Dhingra, DJ Shawarma and DJ Craig G spun 5 h...

Steve Paikin: Toronto Mike'd #515

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Steve Paikin about his start in radio at CHFI and CFTR, his stint on The Fan 590, his years at the CBC, hosting The Agenda on TVO, and...

TMLX4: Toronto Mike'd #514

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with listeners and former guests at TMLX4 at Great Lakes Brewery

Suneel Joshi: Toronto Mike'd #513

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with sports broadcaster Suneel Joshi about his years at CFRB, CityTV, CFTO, Sportsnet, TSN and CTV Toronto.

Gregor Chisholm: Toronto Mike'd #512

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Star Blue Jays columnist Gregor Chisholm about his career in sports media, the Blue Jays, donairs and STP.

AJ Andrews: Toronto Mike'd #511

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Blue Jays writer AJ Andrews about her decision to come out as a transgender woman.

Bif Naked and Michie Mee: Toronto Mike'd #510

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike catches up with rock goddess Bif Naked before she's surprised by hip hop pioneer Michie Mee.

Eric Alper: Toronto Mike'd #509

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Eric Alper about his career in PR, the stars he's worked with, his grandfather's tavern, his daughter's success and much, much more.

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #508

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know.

Ellen Roseman: Toronto Mike'd #507

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Ellen Roseman about her consumer affairs columns in the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star.

Live From the Party for Marty: Toronto Mike'd #506

07 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike records live from the Party for Marty, a gathering at The Opera House to remember Martin Streek. Guests include David Marsden, Alan Cross, Maie P...

Breakfast Television Turns 30: Toronto Mike'd #505

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is joined by the original on-air crew of Breakfast Television, Ann Rohmer, David Onley, Steve Anthony, John Whaley, and original producer Bud Pie...

Jams for Marty: Toronto Mike'd #504

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike is joined by Pete Fowler and DJ Craig G as they kick out the jams for Martin Streek.

Lorne Honickman: Toronto Mike'd #503

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Lorne Honickman about his years at CityTV, CP24 and 640. There's also a frank discussion about what ails news today.

Lance Hornby: Toronto Mike'd #502

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Sun sports writer Lance Hornby.

Stu Stone vs. Cam Gordon: Toronto Mike'd #501

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mike plays referee for an epic battle between Stu Stone and Cam Gordon.

Toronto Mike'd #500

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Toronto Mike'd reaches a 500 episode milestone!