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On this episode of The Tragically Hip On Shuffle, we landed on “Fully Completely,” the title track from The Tragically Hip's landmark 1992 album Fully Completely, and brought together Toronto Mike, Joe Cad of Forever Hip, and Duxoop Douglas to unpack it properly. This is a song that finished #13 in the fan-voted Top Forty Countdown and continues to hold a unique place in the Hip catalogue — not the loudest track on the record, but one that reveals itself more the longer you live with it. With Fully Completely sitting among some of the band's most iconic songs, this conversation digs into what makes the title track endure — structurally, emotionally, and personally — decades laterEpisode SummaryFrom the jump, the panel keeps circling back to how much weight “Fully Completely” carries in such a compact frame. jD points out the song's efficiency — how there's nothing wasted in its structure, lyrically or musically. It moves quickly but never feels slight. Instead, it builds tension through groove and restraint, creating something that feels dense despite its relatively short runtime.Toronto Mike situates the track within the broader context of the Fully Completely album, a record stacked with defining Tragically Hip songs like “Locked in the Trunk of a Car,” “Courage,” and “50 Mission Cap.” In that company, the title track can sometimes feel overshadowed, but he emphasizes how it stands on its own — particularly in live settings, where its emotional and musical arc becomes even more apparent.Joe Cad brings a performer's lens to the discussion, describing “Fully Completely” as his personal favorite Hip song. As the frontman of Forever Hip, he speaks to the physical and emotional experience of performing it, highlighting its gradual build and payoff. He describes it as a kind of musical ascent, where every section contributes to a sense of lift and release by the end.Duxoop Douglas reflects on discovering the song in a different way — through individual listens rather than as part of the original album rollout. His experience mirrors the premise of the show itself: rediscovering The Tragically Hip one song at a time. Over time, “Fully Completely” earned its place as a standout, not because it demanded attention immediately, but because it rewarded repeated listening.Interpretation becomes another thread running through the episode. The panel explores different readings of Gord Downie's lyrics, reinforcing how the song's meaning remains open and personal. Like many Hip songs, “Fully Completely” doesn't hand you a single answer — it leaves space for listeners to find themselves inside it.Topics Discussed• Why “Fully Completely” feels dense and efficient despite its short runtime• The song's place within the Fully Completely album and the Tragically Hip catalogue• Differences between studio and live performances of the track• Joe Cad's experience performing the song with Forever Hip• How listeners discover Hip songs outside of traditional album listening• The interpretive openness of Gord Downie's lyrics• The song's placement at #13 in the fan-voted Top Forty CountdownPull Quote“It's very economical. I don't know that there's 150 words in it. And yet it feels fucking dense, pound for pound.”About Our Guest(s)Toronto MikeToronto Mike is the host of Toronto Mike'd, a long-running podcast featuring interviews with musicians, media personalities, and cultural figures. A lifelong music fan, he brings historical context and deep personal experience with The Tragically Hip's albums and live performances.Joe CadJoe Cad is the frontman of Forever Hip, a Tragically Hip tribute band dedicated to performing the band's catalogue for audiences who continue to connect with the music. His perspective combines fandom with the lived experience of performing these songs.Duxoop DouglasDuxoop Douglas is a dedicated Tragically Hip listener whose discovery of the band unfolded gradually through individual tracks and repeated listening. His perspective reflects the personal and evolving nature of connecting with the Hip's catalogue.Guest LinksToronto Mike• torontomike.comJoe Cad• foreverhip.caDuxoop Douglas• No link providedSubscribeNever miss an episode. Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.FollowInstagram: @tthtpodsFacebook: The Tragically Hip Podcast SeriesSupportIf you value this work and want to help keep it going:buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 1854th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Liz Worth about her life in music journalism, her definitive book about Torontos' punk scene, poetry, tarot card reading and so much more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1853rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar about the band, his gift from Alex Lifeson, the role of Molly Johnson and Dan Gallagher in Big Sugar's origin story, the loss of Garry Lowe, playing Woodstock '99 and so much more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1852nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is invited on Alan Dalton's podcast for a fun Wednesday night chat. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1851st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Todd Bueler paints a picture for Mike as to what it was like to be a 1970s teenager in Swansea. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1850th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 50th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out monkey jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1849th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares your favourite love songs in celebration of Valentine's Day. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1848th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with singer Simone Denny about her work with BKS, Love Inc. and Widelife, her relationship with Chris Sheppard, and how it feels to finally receive her flowers. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1847th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dave Bidini about new Rheostatics, sampling Gord Downie, the value of journalism and how he sparked Stompin' Tom Connors's comeback. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1846th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Jamaican-Canadian reggae artist Ammoye about her journey as a women in Canada performing reggae and whether the 8th time is a charm for her at the Junos. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1845th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sean Cullen and Whiskey Jack's Banjo Duncan Fremlin about Corky and the Juice Pigs, Stompin' Tom Connors, Canadian pride and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1844th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Tara Slone about Sloan, why she moved from California to Toronto, her duet with Paul Brandt, both Sharks and Shark Tank, Don Cherry, Ron MacLean, Buck Martinez, new Joydrop and being single. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1843rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Michelle Krystal, Andrew Krystal's widow, about her late husband. Then, Mike shares audio of Andrew Krystal very early in his MOJO Radio tenure. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1842nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike pays chats with The Globe and Mail's Mark Medley about his career in journalism and his imaginative study of human nature, Live to See the Day, a globe-trotting exploration of what drives certain people to pursue a dream beyond all logic, reason, or reward. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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.

Every Wednesday, we spin the wheel, land on one randomly selected Tragically Hip song, and then do the only sensible thing: discuss, debate, and dissect it from top to bottom. That's The Tragically Hip On Shuffle. That's the game. So there's that.This week's shuffle pull: “Wild Mountain Honey” (Track 11 on Music @ Work), a song that got exactly zero votes in the Tragically Hip Top 40 Countdown universe — and, honestly, that fact alone felt like a cosmic dare. Is it an overlooked monster? A “respect more than like” deep cut? A Johnny Fay showcase hiding in plain sight? We took it to the group chat court and let the litigious force do its thing.This Week's SongSong: Wild Mountain HoneyAlbum: Music @ Work (2000)Why this one matters: A structural outlier that some fans skipped for years — and others swear is an absolute banger.PanelistsTyler (Etobicoke) — longtime fan perspective + “meridian point” theory for the band's erasKirk (Chino) — U.S. fan, Music @ Work as the gateway record, Zeppelin energy comparisonsAdam (Tampa) — reappraisal years later, big on the Music @ Work “depth and weirdness” (complimentary)What We Get IntoThe “zero votes” mystery: how does a track like this get nothing in a 169-song voting pool?Johnny Fay unleashed: drums way up in the mix; Bonham-ish weight; pure chops showcase“Breakup song” reading: divorce / separation / relationship unraveling… and why the lyrics support itEmbassy + diplomacy imagery: neutral ground, choosing to leave before it gets uglyThe album as a turning point: Music @ Work as the “door out” for some fans, and the “door in” for othersLive rarity: discussed as being played 26 times, essentially during the 2000 eraThe eternal question: why is it called “Wild Mountain Honey” when the phrase never appears in the song?Quote Worth Stealing“Diplomacy goes even better with drinks.”(Also: “confetti cannon… with litigious force,” which… come on.)Next Week on ShuffleWe spun again — and the next song is: “Fire in the Hole” (Day for Night).Three new panelists, same chaotic method.Shout-outs + Links MentionedDiscovering Downie (podcast) — recommended by KirkFOTM Cast (quarterly deep-dive on Toronto Mike'd) — Tyler's appearanceA surprisingly heartfelt wellness moment: do your checkups, take care of your health, don't put it off.Join Us LiveThe Tragically Hip On Shuffle streams every Wednesday night — come watch live, jump in the chat, and help us decide whether the wheel nailed it or needs to be thrown in the lake.Follow / Join / Hang: (add your usual socials + group links here)Support the work: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this 1841st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike pays tribute to Toronto's own Catherine O'Hara. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1840th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Michelle McAdorey about her life, this crazy world, her art and playing with Kirsty MacColl and Crash Vegas. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1839th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Bronstein about how he became The Prince of Love on late night informercials for Dial-A-Date, what happened next, and his acting performance in Kire Paputt's new film Junkie Run. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1838th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike discusses the disappearance of Chris Sheppard and plays clips from Club 102, his recent conversation with Matt Schichter, director of the CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary, Chris Sheppard's final recorded public appearance on Humble and Fred and a rare remix from Hal Harbour featuring Shep and The Cult. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1837th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike was going to chat with David Bronstein about how he became The Prince of Love on late night informercials for Dial-A-Date, what happened next, and his acting performance in Kire Paputt's new film Junkie Run, but instead he talked to Kire himself. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1836th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dean McTaggart about his work with The Arrows, not singing on Tears Are Not Enough, and writing hits for Amanda Marshall and Wynonna Judd. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1835th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Kenny The Hitman Caughlin about his life in radio at 680 CFTR, AM 640, The Hog, Kiss FM, Mix 99.9, Z103.5, Country 95.3 and Q107. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1834th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Chris Higgins about the Humber River in the west end of Toronto. This episode is full of #funfacts and #mindblows. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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.

I read the news today, oh boy... Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1833rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 49th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss, Bob Willette as they kick out metal jams for Bob's 50th birthday. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1832nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Reshmi Nair and Supriya Dwivedi about their common experiences working on the AM dial in Toronto radio, Mike Stafford, Scott MacArthur, and the world at large. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1831st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Toronto Star's Ed Keenan about what's making waves in Toronto. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1830th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Grammy Award-winning professor of ethnomusicology and a music writer Rob Bowman about Muscle Shoals, Stax Records, Jackie Shane and so much more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1829th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Joey Cee, a fascinating figure in the Canadian music scene since his high school days. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1828th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 8th FOTMCast, Cam Gordon and Tyler Campbell visit to recap the previous quarter of Toronto Mike'd episodes and discuss what's new in the TMU. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, 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 1827th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Matt Schichter, the director of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, a documentary airing on TVO. 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 1826th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Ben Rayner in New Brunswick. 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 1825th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares a Boxing Day message with the listenership before sharing a recent chat with FOTM Graven. 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 1824th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike and Elvis celebrate Festivus 2025 with the airing of grievances. 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 1823rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by Retrontario's own Ed Conroy for Christmas Crackers, Vol. 7. 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 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.