Toronto Mike'd Podcast

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, touring Europe, the commercial success of Bodyrock, the role of MuchMusic, going independent, working with The Sons of Freedom, the jazz and opera eras, her new Christmas album Almost Christmas and literally being a Karen.

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 need to do to fix things.

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.

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 Schumacher, Lee Eckley and so many others, his relationship with Rush and Max Webster, the evolution of the station, his move into programming and where he can be heard today.

Mike chats with New Toronto resident Mohit Rajhans about Dadspotting, Bollywood, Rethinking Your Content and so much more. They're joined by Milon Talsania from Fast Time Watch and Jewelry Repair. Much love is given to Monika Deol.

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 terrestrial radio in 2020?

Memorable moments from episodes 50-750 of Toronto Mike'd.

This 36th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out boy band jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.

Mike chats with Pat Mastroianni about playing the seminal role of Joey Jeremiah in Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, School's Out, and Degrassi: The Next Generation, The Zit Remedy, losing Stephanie Kaye, fucking Tessa Campanelli, the death of Neil Hope, Degrassi Palooza and his Degrassi documentary.

Mike chats with Jordan Mlynek about the Toronto Miracle on December 5th before they kick out miracle jams and talk about Mike Kic.

This 35th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out more TV theme jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.

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 Everyday Hockey Heroes, Vol 2, the upcoming junior tournament, the Canadian NHL division and more.

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 "husband stitch" and her new podcast On The DL.

Mike speaks with Kevin Frankish about how he copes with depression and anxiety, the value of listening, his departure from Breakfast Television and his new podcast.

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 election and more.

This 34th Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out TV theme jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.

Mike speaks with Johnny Sinclair and Leslie Stanwyck from Universal Honey about their years in The Pursuit of Happiness, why they left the band, Universal Honey and Tucker Lane.

Mike speaks with Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years author Michael Posner about Leonard Cohen.

This 33rd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out spooky jams for Halloween with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone.

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 on The Fan and The Team and why there are so few women on the air today.