Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast

In this 1642nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Radical Reverend Cheri DiNovo about how she went from living on the streets as a teenager to performing the first legal same-sex marriage registered in Canada in 2001 as a United Church minister. There's also plenty of talk about her time as an MPP and how she pushed through more LGTBQ legislation than any politician in Canadian history...

In this 1641st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares the second episode of Unleashed: A Producer's Guide to Indie Filmmaking. It's a conversation between Avi Federgreen and Less Than Kind creator Marvin Kaye about Canada's broken system. This conversation is both enlightening and infuriating. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and...

In this 1640th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with David Aaron, a Toronto vinyl junkie, record store geek and independent record store owner before working for record labels, radio, the Junos, and oh yes, he's a musician, producer and private music teacher. He also gets Toronto Mike'd and the TMU. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral...

In this 1639th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Amin Bhatia about his life in music, appearing on Michael Jackson's Thriller album, his relationships with David Foster and Steve Porcaro, his work on television and his time in radio, specifically at CFNY 102.1 the Edge. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElect...

In this 1638th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the chief instigator at Public Progress Bruce Davis about the shelter scheduled to open at 66 Third Street in New Toronto. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Plea...

In this 1637th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Mike Stafford about his suit against Corus, his health, his life and the world at large. You can offer Staff financial assistance by emailing money to mikemerton@icloud.com. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the sho...

In this 1636th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats about Canada's 2025 4 Nations Face-Off victory over the USA with Gare Joyce, Rob Del Mundo, Kanada Kev, Heyref, VP of Salez and Elvis. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities availabl...

In this 1635th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the official Toronto historian of the Toronto Mike'd podcast Jeremy Hopkin about hidden Toronto. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at m...

In this 1634th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre Marci Ien about the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership race, threats from Trump, Canada vs. USA, her role as Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Circle Square, Canada AM and Maestro Fresh-Wes. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Fu...

In this 38th episode of Toast, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out space jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , 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 1632nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with famed photographer John Rowlands about photographing the Beatles, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Rush, Kiss, Sam Cooke, Linda Ronstadt, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Glen Campbell, Leonard Cohen, and Elvis Presley. Bob Klanac, author of Shooting Stars, Telling Tales: Behind the Lens of John Rowlands, co-hosts! Toront...

In this 1631st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Joel Greenberg about what he learned from season one of Life in Stages, why there's now a season two and what it's like collaborating with Mike. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportu...

In this 1630th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with producer/director Scott Dobson about his creative life from SCTV to Lee Aaron. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.co...

In this 1629th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with John Wing about his favourite Toronto Yuk Yuks comics of the early 80s, his recent health challenge, and Trumps threats to Canada before John recites Ralph Benmergui's stand-up routines from 40+ years ago. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If y...

In this 1628th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sir Jerry Levitan about his Oscar experience, Ontario's election, the Liberal leadership race, the Beatles, John Donabie, and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities availa...

In this 1627th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike introduces Nick Ainis to the TMU. Nick has stepped up to help fuel the #realtalk on Toronto Mike'd. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@toro...

In this 1626th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with Manfred Sittmann from Elephants and Stars before he kicks out the jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , 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 1625th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with comedian Jeremy Hotz about Canada vs. USA, how prescient he was on this subject, The Newsroom, Speed 2 and why he moved to the US in the first place. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner op...

In this 1624th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Zach Erickson, Alex Black and Keith Heppler from HIGHTEENS about all things HIGHTEENS. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@toront...

In this 1623rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike remembers FOTM John Donabie. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , 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 1622nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bob Wegner about his life in music, auditioning for Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor, We Will Rock You, Max Webster and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available....

In this 1621st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Spin Doctors guitarist Eric Schenkman about forming the band, breaking through with Two Princes, leaving and re-joining the group, and maintaining a solo presence. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do h...

In this 1620th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto City Councillor for Beaches - East York Ward 19 Brad Bradford about what he learned from running for mayor, his support of Doug Ford's Bill 212, Toronto's need for shelters and affordable housing, and what he'll do in 2026. Heather Purdon joins him and tells Mike why she quit her producer job at AM 640 to work with Brad. Toronto Mik...

In this 1619th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Blue Rodeo's Greg Keelor about his role in the '72 Summit Series, his relationship with Jim Cuddy, Bob Wiseman, the new documentary and all things Blue Rodeo. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral Home , and RecycleMyElectronics.ca . If you would like to support the show, we do have p...

In this 1618th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Allan Gregg about his years as a conservative pollster, getting Brian Mulroney elected as Prime Minister, working with Jake Gold managing The Tragically Hip, his role with the Toronto International Film Festival, his show on TVO, and so much more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery , Palma Pasta , Ridley Funeral...