Toronto Mike'd Podcast

In this 1822nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Globe and Mail TV critic John Doyle about growing up in Ireland, his career at the Globe, Canadian soccer and irritating Canadians. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1821st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Carla Collins about being more vulnerable in her comedy, the life experiences that have shaped her, her marriage to Tyrone Power, Jr., her gift with Vision Pop Boards and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1820th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Drew Marshall about his relationship with God, the many stars he chatted with on the Drew Marshall Show, and his ongoing search for... something. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1819th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Melanie Doane about her career in music, Doane Music School, her father's influence in Nova Scotia, Ukulele U and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1818th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Thalia Assuras about her career in journalism working for CBC, CITY-TV, Global Television and CTV before leaving Canada to become a news anchor at ABC and CBS. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1817th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with proud sponsor Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp. There's talk of Mike's dying skunk, Nick's personal connection to the Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade, Frank Gehry, the paralyzed condo market and a whirlwind of entrepreneurial spirit and gusto. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1816th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Jason Schneider about his book "That Gun In Your Hand: The Strange Saga of 'Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence". Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1815th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike remembers Toronto-born architect and designer Frank Gehry with special guest Jim Shedden. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1814th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike dives deep into the history of Consumers Distributing with insider reports from Lorraine Somerfeld. We cover the store's history, reveal secrets, discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly, and explain why Consumers went the way of the dodo in 1996. And yes Virginia, we talk about that personal massager. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1813th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 3rd episode of Rewinder, Mike chats with Blair Packham about what's happening in the Canadian media landscape. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1812th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Annette Mangaard about her facinating life and multimedia artist Nobuo Kubota. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1811th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Phillippa Cranston about her facinating life and extraordinary brother Toller Cranston who was a figure skating champion and prolific artist. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1810th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 48th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out festive jams for the holiday season. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1809th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike records live from Palma's Kitchen at #TMLX21. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1808th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with the remarkable Stu Stone. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1807th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Dave Hodge before Dave unveils his 100 favourite songs of 2025. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1806th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Oren Wesfield, author of The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse, as he unveils his top 10 Canadian basketball players of all-time. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1805th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Michael Sadler from Saga about his health, the band, and what's next. Co-hosting this episode is Saga superfan Cousin Jano. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1804th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Alan Doyle about Newfoundland, The Smiling Land, Great Big Sea, Russell Crowe and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1803rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Rance Mulliniks about his career in MLB, especially his years with the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1802nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Andi Petrillo about her life in sports media and her new book Just Call Me Andi. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1801st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Mark Hebscher about the rise and ruin of sports media. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this milestone 1800th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike and Jeremy Hopkin record live from Casa Loma and share all the #funfacts and #mindblows about this historic Toronto landmark. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1799th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Les Klein, founder of Quadrangle, about how he transformed a heritage building at 299 Queen Street West into the headquarters of the CHUM-City media brand, fulfilling the vision of Moses Znaimer. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1798th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Barry Hertz, the Deputy Arts Editor and Film Editor for The Globe and Mail, about his life writing about movies, particularly the Fast and the Furious franchise, documented in his new book Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1797th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike Stafford and Supriya Dwivedi are reunited. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1796th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 47th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out food jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1795th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with vocalist Colin MacDonald and guitarist John-Angus MacDonald from The Trews about the ongoing history of the band. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1794th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Hawksley Workman who is touring Ontario with gusto and passion. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1793rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ralph Benmergui in an attempt to make sense of it all. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1792nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with lead vocalist Scott Anderson and guitarist James Black from Finger Eleven about their Burlington roots, the birth of Rainbow Butt Monkeys, finding international success as Finger Eleven and their new music. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1791st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with music journalist Karen Bliss about her career writing about music, covering the darker side of the industry, and recent losses she's suffered. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1790th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Godfather of Canadian Spoken Word Dwayne Morgan. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling, RetroFestive.ca and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1789th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with legendary Blue Jays reporters Bob Elliott and Dave Perkins about the 2025 Blue Jays and how they compare to the World Series champions of '92 and '93. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

On the eve of episode 1789 of Toronto Mike'd, featuring Bob Elliott and Dave Perkins, as we anxiously await game six of the World Series on Halloween night with the Toronto Blue Jays leading the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 games to 2, here's Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth cheering us on in a delicious rap song entitled "Do It Again, Blue Jays". This appeared on The Blue Jays Album Class Of '92. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1788th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with FOTM Hall of Famer Ed "Retrontario" Conroy about his book Imagination: The Golden Age of Toronto's Kids TV. Uncle Chichimus, The Friendly Giant, The Uncle Bobby Show, Mr. Dressup, Today's Special and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1787th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Reshmi Nair about what happened at 1010 and Bell Media, why she's been laying low, and what she's up to now. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1786th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Alan Zweig about his new film Love, Harold, suicidal ideation, podcasting and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1785th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with John Kastner about the Asexuals, the Doughboys, All Systems Go and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1784th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Arash Madani about the big Blue Jays win in game 7, why he was taken off Blue Jays broadcasts on Sportsnet, why he parted ways with Sportsnet after 16 years, and what he's up to now. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1783rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike phones Jerry Grafstein to ask him about co-founding Citytv, Omni Television and YTV. The conversation evolved into much more, including Jerry's thoughts on news reporting today, Canadian unity, and SARSStock. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

In this 1782nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Rick Sargent about his career in radio, stations he's owned, and his current work with Local Radio Lab. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, Blue Sky Agency, Kindling and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.