Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcast

In this 1818th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Thalia Assuras about her career in journalism working for CITY-TV, Global Television and CTV before leaving Canada to become a news anchor at 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.