Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast

Dwight Drummond: Toronto Mike'd #204

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CBC news anchor Dwight Drummond about his years at City TV and the CBC, being racially profiled by police in 1993 and his cameo in Mae...

Sophia Jurksztowicz: Toronto Mike'd #203

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sportsnet host Sophia Jurksztowicz about her career in sports media, the attractiveness double standard, her various excuses for postp...

Christopher Ward: Toronto Mike'd #202

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former MuchMusic Veejay Christopher Ward about his years on City Limits and MuchMusic, co-writing Black Velvet for Alannah Myles and h...

Gino Reda: Toronto Mike'd #201

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with TSN's Gino Reda about his years on Sportsline, TSN and where I can get a Gino Reda mug.

Humble and Fred: Toronto Mike'd #200

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with broadcasters Humble Howard Glassman and Fred Patterson about their podcast, the state of radio today and how long they'll run.

Christine Bentley and Kate Wheeler: Toronto Mike'd #199

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with broadcasters Christine Bentley and Kate Wheeler about their years in television news and their new show What She Said.

Joanne Wilder: Toronto Mike'd #198

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Q107 deejay Joanne Wilder about her years at Q, her appearance in Playboy and how it feels getting to play Duran Duran.

Tim Thompson: Toronto Mike'd #197

11 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Tim Thompson about his innate ability to marry music and sports, his time producing montages for Hockey Night in Canada, his abrupt en...

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #196

06 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of the media in Canada.

Patty Sullivan: Toronto Mike'd #195

29 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Patty Sullivan about her years hosting TVOKids and Kids' CBC and what's next for her following CBC's complete rebranding of their pre-...

Maestro Fresh-Wes: Toronto Mike'd #194

22 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with the Godfather of Canadian hip hop, Maestro Fresh-Wes, about his career in music from Let Your Backbone Slide to I Know Your Mom.

Adam Stiles: Toronto Mike'd #193

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CityNews Meteorologist Adam Stiles about why he came to Canada from America, Toronto's craft beer scene and the art and science of rep...

Anne Mroczkowski: Toronto Mike'd #192

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Anne Mroczkowski about her decades at CityTV, her relationship with Gord Martineau, her time at Global and how she spends her days now...

Dave Hodge: Toronto Mike'd #191

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with TSN's Dave Hodge about his years at Hockey Night in Canada, the pen flip, his work on TSN's The Reporters and his hope he'll never be ...

Steve Dangle: Toronto Mike'd #190

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Leafs YouTuber, blogger and podcaster Steve Dangle about how he turned his passion into a MSM career.

Liza Fromer: Toronto Mike'd #189

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Liza Fromer about her years on Breakfast Television, Global's The Morning Show and so much more.

Caroline Cameron: Toronto Mike'd #188

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sportsnet broadcaster Caroline Cameron about her move to Vancouver and return to Toronto working the desk at Sportsnet, her appearance...

Jackie Redmond: Toronto Mike'd #187

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sportsnet broadcaster Jackie Redmond about winning a reality show, working at theScore and Sportsnet and her controversial opinion abo...

Elvis: Toronto Mike'd #186

31 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Elvis about episodes he's missed, seeing Guns N Roses, Helix and The Tragically Hip, TFC vs. Argos, The Simpsons, and more.

12:36: Toronto Mike'd #185

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 about the current state of the media in Canada.

Avery Haines: Toronto Mike'd #184

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with City journalist Avery Haines about her sister's musical career, her controversial episode at CTV NewsNet, her years at CityTV and shar...

Edward Keenan: Toronto Mike'd #183

07 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Star journalist Edward Keenan about what's making waves in Toronto this summer.

David Shoalts: Toronto Mike'd #182

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Globe and Mail journalist David Shoalts about the changes at Rogers Hockey and what the heck went wrong.

John Gallagher: Toronto Mike'd #181

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with John Gallagher about his years at Q107, CityTV and TSN, how he saved Mark Wahlberg's life, his time on Zoomer Radio and so much more.

Jim Van Horne: Toronto Mike'd #180

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Jim Van Horne about his years as a jock on 1050 CHUM, being the first on-air hire at TSN, leaving TSN for The Team 1050, his years on ...

The CHUM Requiem: Toronto Mike'd #179

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott of 12:36 and Ed Conroy of Retrontario about the fall of 1050 CHUM as a Top 40 radio station and the coinciding rise of ...

Jay Maddog Michaels: Toronto Mike'd #178

12 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with radio broadcaster Jay Maddog Michaels about why he was fired from Virgin 999, what he thinks of radio today and his recent spot duty a...

Jeff Woods: Toronto Mike'd #177

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former Q107 broadcaster Jeff Woods about his life in radio, The Legends of Classic Rock, why Q107 fired him and his new book Radio, Re...

Ingrid Schumacher: Toronto Mike'd #176

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CHUM-FM's Ingrid Schumacher about her 39 years at the station, what's changed in the industry, her broadcast the night John Lennon was...

Ron Hawkins: Toronto Mike'd #175

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Lowest of the Low lead singer and songwriter Ron Hawkins about Shakespeare My Butt, success for which you're unprepared, Gord Downie, ...

Marty York: Toronto Mike'd #174

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marty York about his controversial Tweets, his thoughts on sports media in 2016, his career at the Globe and Mail, TSN and Sportsnet a...

Marc Weisblott: Toronto Mike'd #173

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Marc Weisblott about his years on the bleeding edge of online journalism, his Toronto email newsletter Twelve Thirty Six and a wide as...

KJ: Toronto Mike'd #172

07 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with boom 973 DJ KJ about his years on 680 CFTR as Kris James, how he ended up on boom and everything in between.

Toronto Mike'd #171

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Elvis about this and that as Prince brings Elvis to tears.

Steve Simmons: Toronto Mike'd #170

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons about his years at the Sun, his relationships with Damien Cox, David Shoalts and James Mirtle, his...

PJ Fresh Phil: Toronto Mike'd #169

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with PJ Fresh Phil about his decade on YTV working with the Grogs and Snit and what he's been up to since.

Vic Rauter: Toronto Mike'd #168

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with TSN broadcaster Vic Rauter about his years at TSN, the origin of his "make the final" catch phrase, Ron Burgundy, the many sports he's...

Retrontario: Toronto Mike'd #167

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Retrontario about Gord Martineau, Jennifer Peck Valentyne, the Amber Alert, Hammy Hamster, Blinky, Elmer the Safety Elephant, Uncle Bo...

Blind Derek: Toronto Mike'd #166

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with radio veteran Blind Derek Welsman about his years at 102.1 the Edge producing the Dean Blundell Show, the jury incident, and landing o...

Ron MacLean: Toronto Mike'd #165

30 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with broadcaster Ron MacLean about his years hosting Hockey Night in Canada, working with Don Cherry on Coach's Corner, his fallout with Ga...

Mike Wise: Toronto Mike'd #164

17 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CBC anchor Mike Wise about his work at the CBC.

Kid Craig: Toronto Mike'd #163

11 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with 102.1 the Edge broadcaster Kid Craig about the origin of his name, his work at The Wolf, CHFI and Virgin 999 and how things are going ...

Don Landry: Toronto Mike'd #162

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with broadcaster Don Landry about his years at The Fan 590 co-hosting with Pat Marsden and Gord Stellick, why I should have Vic Rauter on t...

Hazel Mae: Toronto Mike'd #161

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sportsnet sportscaster Hazel Mae about the Blue Jays, her career in broadcasting, her time in Boston and what it's like being married ...

Liz West: Toronto Mike'd #160

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with broadcaster Liz West about her work at ENOW, Canada AM, City TV, CP24, CHCH and her new podcast venture with Mark Hebscher.

Rob Johnston: Toronto Mike'd #159

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Rob Johnston, a man who worked at CFNY 102.1 from 1989 to 2015.

James Duthie: Toronto Mike'd #158

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with TSN's James Duthie about his years at TSN, being recruited by Rogers Sportsnet, whether he'd follow Jay and Dan to the USA, and what h...

Ivar Hamilton: Toronto Mike'd #157

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CFNY's Ivar Hamilton about his days at the Spirit of Radio, his memories of Martin Streek, how he was responsible for the Bon Jovi ban...

Mike Richards: Toronto Mike'd #156

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with TSN Radio 1050 morning show host Mike Richards about his years on The Fan 590, The Team, Calgary's FAN 960 and why he chose 1050 over ...

Barry Taylor: Toronto Mike'd #155

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Barry Taylor about David Bowie, his years on 102.1 the Edge, why he was fired, his work at Y108, his stand-up career and his Raptors p...

Emm Gryner: Toronto Mike'd #154

09 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with singer-songwriter Emm Gryner about her work with David Bowie, Chris Hadfield and Trent Severn, her role in One Week, and her song Visi...

Stu Jeffries: Toronto Mike'd #153

07 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with radio personality and television host Stu Jeffries about Good Rockin' Tonight, Switchback, Acting Crazy, his work with Colleen Rusholm...

Pete Fowler: Toronto Mike'd #152

27 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former 102.1 the Edge announcer Pete Fowler about his years at the station, his relationship with Martin Streek, why he left radio to ...

Christmas Episode: Toronto Mike'd #151

24 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Elvis about lots of festive things.

David Shoalts and Mark Hebscher: Toronto Mike'd #150

15 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Globe and Mail writer David Shoalts about Canada's sports media, particularly Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown, Dean Blundell vs. Mik...

Jeff Sammut: Toronto Mike'd #149

11 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Fan 590 host Jeff Sammut about his years at the station, Vito from Woodbridge, those he's worked closely with and what he thinks about...

Arash Madani: Toronto Mike'd #148

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Sportsnet reporter Arash Madani about the many sporting events he's covered, including the Olympics, Superbowl, World Series, Masters,...

Toronto Mike'd #147

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with his buddy Elvis about Sparks, Price, the Sam Smith concert jinx, comic books and Mike's power move with the microphones.

Adam Growe: Toronto Mike'd #146

28 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Cash Cab host Adam Growe about his start in radio, his appearance on Star Search, everything you wanted to know about Cash Cab but wer...

Mike Toth: Toronto Mike'd #145

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former TSN, Sportsnet, Fan 590 and Newstalk 1010 host Mike Toth about his career in sports media, his battle with depression, how his ...

Toronto Mike'd #144

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Elvis are joined by the guy who hosts the Toronto Mike'd podcast and many important issues of the day are discussed. There's talk of calendar...

Ed Keenan: Toronto Mike'd #143

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Toronto Star columnist Edward Keenan about his years writing for Eye Weekly, The Grid and The Toronto Star, Rob Ford, the Stockyards, ...

Norm Wilner: Toronto Mike'd #142

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with senior film writer for Now Magazine Norm Wilner about his years at The Toronto Star, his brother Mike, TIFF, Rob Ford and his podcast.

Nelson Millman: Toronto Mike'd #141

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former Fan 590 program director Nelson Millman about what he saw at Canada's firsts all sports radio station, the people he worked wit...

Jeff Lumby: Toronto Mike'd #140

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with actor Jeff Lumby about his role on The Red Green Show, his voice-over work, and his many radio gigs, including mornings at The Fan 590...

Christina Walkinshaw: Toronto Mike'd #139

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with comedian Christina Walkinshaw about how tough it is for comics in Canada, her Comedy Now special, the "show me your tits" heckling inc...

Adam Ricard: Toronto Mike'd #138

23 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with 102.1 the Edge host Adam Ricard about his decade at the Edge, his feud with Alexisonfire, the Blue Jays, the Casby Awards, job securit...

Kelly Cutrara: Toronto Mike'd #137

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with radio host Kelly Cutrara about her years at 102.1 the Edge, Mix 99.9, CFRB, CBC Radio 2, Fresh FM and what she's up to now.

Mike Wilner: Toronto Mike'd #136

02 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Blue Jays Radio play-by-play broadcaster and host of BlueJaysTalk Mike Wilner about the playoff-bound Toronto Blue Jays, whether they ...

Eric Smith: Toronto Mike'd #135

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Rogers's Raptors guru Eric Smith about his two decades at The Fan 590, why he switched roles with Paul Jones, what he thought of Butch...

Roger Lajoie: Toronto Mike'd #134

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Fan 590 host Roger Lajoie about his lengthy career in radio, his dozens of other gigs, the Prime Time Sports throw-down between Bob Mc...

David Alter: Toronto Mike'd #133

03 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with MapleLeafs.com writer David Alter about his years at The Fan 590, Bobcat, Mike Wilner, the Blue Jays and much, much more.

Josie Dye: Toronto Mike'd #132

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with 102.1 the Edge host Josie Dye about her years on the air, her butchering of O Canada, her relationships with Martin Streek and Dean Bl...

Chris Johnston: Toronto Mike'd #131

30 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Chris Johnston, Senior Hockey Writer for Sportsnet, about Phil Kessel, the Shanaplan, Simmons's hotdog claims, Hockey Night in Canada ...

Toronto Mike'd #130

24 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Elvis about the Pan Am Games, Kim Mitchell, Humble and Fred, and a whole lot more.

John Downs: Toronto Mike'd #129

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with John Downs about his years in radio at 680 News, AM640 and 1010. We also discuss his recent night in jail, his work with Sun News Netw...

Mocha Frap: Toronto Mike'd #128

07 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Mocha Frap of Roz and Mocha on 92.5 about his name, his career in radio, his dream job, DJ Clymaxxx, working with Roz Weston, DR. CABB...

Melissa DiMarco: Toronto Mike'd #127

29 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with actress and television host Melissa DiMarco about playing the principal on Degrassi, working with Robin Williams on Death to Smoochy, ...

Roger Ashby: Toronto Mike'd #126

12 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CHUM FM morning show host Roger Ashby about his years on 1050 CHUM, his move to FM, his success with Roger, Rick and Marilyn, and how ...

Matt Galloway: Toronto Mike'd #125

09 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CBC Metro Morning host Matt Galloway about how he ended up at the CBC, how Andy Barrie is doing, how Metro Morning is produced, the fu...

Toronto Mike'd #124

05 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Elvis about his heart, the PanAm Games, smoking at Go Stations, the Gardiner Expressway and more. Elvis also reviews Dean Blundell and...

Steve Anthony: Toronto Mike'd #123

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Steve Anthony about his years on MuchMusic, his work at Breakfast Television and CP24 Breakfast, replacing Pete and Geets on CFNY, his...

Jonah from Toronto Sports Media: Toronto Mike'd #122

25 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Jonah from Toronto Sports Media about Toronto's sports media.

Billie Holiday: Toronto Mike'd #121

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with broadcaster Billie Holiday about getting fired from the Maddog and Billie show, what Maddog said about that, working with Dean Blundel...

Roz Weston: Toronto Mike'd #120

27 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Roz Weston about his internship at The Howard Stern Show, his gig at ET Canada, his Kiss 92.5 morning show with Mocha and much, much m...

James Mirtle: Toronto Mike'd #119

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Globe and Mail hockey reporter James Mirtle about covering the Leafs, his use of Twitter, analytics in hockey and why he doesn't ask q...

Dani Stover: Toronto Mike'd #118

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Dani Stover about her years producing the Dean Blundell Show, why she was fired, her battle with depression and her life on the air in...

Retrontario: Toronto Mike'd #117

07 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Retrontario about retro Toronto television from TVOntario to CityTV. We share memories of old ads, jingles, psas and all the nostalgia...

Rick Hodge: Toronto Mike'd #116

27 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Rick Hodge about the Sunday Funnies, why he left Roger, Rick and Marilyn, what happened at EZ Rock and CFRB and we discuss the time I ...

Amber Gero: Toronto Mike'd #115

19 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with former Newstalk 1010 reporter Amber Gero about the lack of diversity in Toronto radio.

Jason Barr: Toronto Mike'd #114

13 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Jason Barr about his years as Danger Boy on Humble and Fred, his decade as co-host of the Dean Blundell Show and his current gig at 97...

Mike Stafford: Toronto Mike'd #113

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Mike Stafford about his days at CFNY, CFRB and 640, getting high before his Jeopardy appearance and why he fired Freddie P as his best...

Mark Hebscher: Toronto Mike'd #112

27 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Hebscher tells a series of awesome stories. Mike also talks to Hebsy about the David Clarkson trade, Dean Blundell's new morning show and the Mik...

Toronto Mike'd #111

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Elvis discuss recent Toronto Mike'd guests, the hiring of Dean Blundell on The Fan 590, the cancellation of Spirit of Radio Sunday on 102.1, ...

Damien Cox: Toronto Mike'd #110

12 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with long-time Toronto Star journalist and Rogers broadcaster Damien Cox about his years at the Star, on The Fan 590 and on TSN and Rogers ...

My Daughter: Toronto Mike'd #109

07 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with his daughter.

Raina Douris: Toronto Mike'd #108

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Indie88 personality Raina about her years at Edge 102 and CBC Radio and everything you wanted to know about Indie88 but were afraid to...

Elliotte Friedman: Toronto Mike'd #107

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with Elliotte Friedman about his years at The Fan, Headline Sports / The Score, CBC's Hockey Night in Canada and Rogers Hockey. We talk How...

David Marsden: Toronto Mike'd #106

15 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with broadcasting legend David Marsden about his years as David Mickie, his time at CHUM FM, the Spirit of Radio days at CFNY, his years at...

Maie Pauts: Toronto Mike'd #105

13 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mike chats with CFNY 102.1, CHUM FM and Boom 97.3 host Maie Pauts about her career in radio.