Toronto Mike
Hosted by Toronto Mike
A long-form interview podcast focused on the personalities, history, and inside stories of Toronto's media, music, and sports scenes.
A hyper-local podcast acting as an oral history of Toronto's media scene. The host, a long-time fan of local radio and TV, conducts casual, career-spanning interviews with the city's broadcasters, journalists, and musicians. It's less of a formal interview and more of a free-flowing conversation over beers, often diving into niche Toronto topics and 90s alt-rock.
“The podcast's defining feature is its singular focus on the Toronto media ecosystem, hosted by someone with an encyclopedic knowledge of the subject. The casual, beer-fueled format and daily cadence create a sense of an ongoing, public conversation rather than a series of discrete interviews.”
Who hosts this show
Mike Boon, known as Toronto Mike, is a podcaster and owner of the digital marketing agency TMDS. Since 2012, he has hosted "Toronto Mike'd," a daily interview-based podcast from his home studio in Toronto. The show is a deep dive into the city's media landscape, featuring long, casual conversations with hundreds of local radio personalities, musicians, and journalists, many of whom he grew up listening to. He also produces podcasts for other clients through his company.
Credentials & credits
- Host of Toronto Mike'd since 2012
- Owner of TMDS (digital marketing, content, and web design agency)
- Podcast Producer
Other ventures
- torontomike.com (Blog)
- TMDS (Digital Services company)
- FOTMCast (a recap show for his own podcast)
- TMLX (Toronto Mike'd Listener Experience) - periodic listener meetups
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01Rocco Rossi Makes His Toronto Mike'd DebutJun 26, 2026 · 1h 30m
- 02#TMLX22 is Tonight at Great Lakes Brewery!Jun 25, 2026 · 10 min
- 03Maureen Holloway Talking Toronto Radio on Toronto Mike'dJun 25, 2026 · 1h 21m
- 04Maureen Holloway Tells Toronto Mike What Happened to Darren B. LambJun 23, 2026 · 4 min
- 05Weather Songs on Toronto Mike'd Toast with Bob Willette and Rob PreussJun 20, 2026 · 1h 55m
- 06Kaitlyn McGrath's Toronto Mike'd DebutJun 19, 2026 · 1h 34m
- 07Ep. 58 - Ian D. ClarkJun 19, 2026 · 1h 09m
- 08Barry Flatman on Toronto Mike'd Talking Saw III and moreJun 18, 2026 · 1h 40m
Notable episodes
- 01Maureen Holloway Talking Toronto Radio on Toronto Mike'd
A veteran radio personality discusses the decline of the radio industry as a 'dying empire' and realizes the podcast's actual name on-air for the first time.
- 02Rocco Rossi Makes His Toronto Mike'd Debut
The CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce reveals he is a long-time fan who discovered the show via Canadian hockey legend Paul Henderson.
- 03#TMLX22 is Tonight at Great Lakes Brewery!
This short, solo episode is a perfect example of the community-building aspect of the podcast, with a high-energy promotion for a listener meetup.
What you'll be asked on this show
Mike's interview style is relaxed, conversational, and deeply informed by his knowledge of the guest's career. He often begins by establishing a personal connection, sometimes through a shared interest or by referencing a guest's past appearance on the show. [OeB24Y-XVrE] He allows conversations to flow organically, using his own anecdotes to connect with the guest's stories rather than following a rigid set of questions. [oXDatmTupkA] He frequently incorporates questions from listeners in the live chat, and his signature move is to start the interview by cracking open a beer with his guest. [oXDatmTupkA]
Episodes are long-form, conversational interviews, often opened by the host and guest cracking open cans of Great Lakes Brewery beer on-mic. [oXDatmTupkA] The host uses personal anecdotes to build rapport and integrates sponsor reads naturally into the flow of conversation. [oXDatmTupkA] He refers to his listeners and guests as "FOTM" (Friend of Toronto Mike). [CQ4YAZrePPw] Some shorter episodes are solo host announcements or updates. [CQ4YAZrePPw]
Questions Toronto Mike keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Toronto Mike reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“How long have you been listening and what was your gateway episode?”
Often asked early to establish the guest's relationship with the show, as many are listeners themselves.
- Q.02
“Where did you go to university?”
Used as a starting point to trace a guest's educational path and early life before their career.
career
1- Q.01
“How did you get from [an early failure or job] to [your notable career success]?”
This question bridges a gap in the guest's career narrative, often focusing on a pivotal or surprising transition.
process
2- Q.01
“Why did you decide to stop doing [a specific project or show]?”
Probes into the business or personal reasons behind a significant career change or the end of a venture.
- Q.02
“Can you explain how to do [a specific activity the guest is known for]?”
Seeks practical, 'how-to' advice based on a guest's unique skill, like long-distance kayaking or a creative process.
future
1- Q.01
“Are you done?”
A blunt, direct question asked later in the interview to inquire about the guest's future plans and thoughts on retirement.
pop culture
1- Q.01
“Do you have any thoughts on [a specific 90s alt-rock band]?”
Often prompted by a listener question, this serves as a recurring check on the guest's musical tastes.
mindset
1- Q.01
“How do you eat an elephant?”
A recurring aphorism the host uses to frame a discussion about how guests approach massive, long-term projects.
Signature segments
- · FOTM (Friend of the Mike)
- · On-air beer cracking with Great Lakes Brewery
- · TMLX (Toronto Mike'd Listener Experience)
- · Rewinder episodes
- · The Fortress of Solitude (name for the studio)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are overwhelmingly current or former Toronto media personalities, including radio hosts, journalists, and TV broadcasters. Canadian musicians, particularly from the 80s and 90s, and other local figures of note are also common.
- Rocco Rossion Rocco Rossi Makes His Toronto Mike'd Debut
- Maureen Hollowayon Maureen Holloway Talking Toronto Radio on Toronto Mike'd
- Bob Willetteon Weather Songs on Toronto Mike'd Toast with Bob Willette and Rob Preuss
- Kaitlyn McGrathon Kaitlyn McGrath's Toronto Mike'd Debut
- Barry Flatmanon Barry Flatman on Toronto Mike'd Talking Saw III and more
- Ian D. Clarkon Ep. 58 - Ian D. Clark
- Patrick McKennaon Patrick McKenna on Toronto Mike'd Talking Red Green, Traders and more
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are primarily local Toronto-area businesses, such as Great Lakes Brewery and Palma Pasta, and are deeply integrated into the show. Guests often receive swag from sponsors on-air, and the host promotes them with genuine familiarity. [oXDatmTupkA, OeB24Y-XVrE]
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Mike Boon, though he is almost exclusively known as Toronto Mike.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is very active, releasing new episodes multiple times a week.
- What is the show's format?
- The primary format is a long-form, casual interview with a single guest, usually a Toronto media figure. There are also occasional solo episodes for announcements or commentary.
- How can I pitch a guest?
- The official website, torontomike.com, has a contact page with an email address for inquiries.
- What does 'FOTM' mean?
- FOTM stands for 'Friend of the Mike,' a term the host uses for his listeners, guests, and the broader community around the show. [CQ4YAZrePPw]
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Episodes are available on the official website, torontomike.com, as well as on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike Podcasttorontomike.com
- [02]Toronto Mike: My Ultimate Bromance Lineup - 5 Random Questions5randomquestions.com
- [03]TORONTO MIKE'D: ONE OF CANADA'S HIGHEST PROFILE, AND LONGEST RUNNING PODCASTyoutube.com
- [04]FOTMCast: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1874youtube.com
- [05]Podcast Mike - Toronto Miketorontomike.com
- [06]What Goes Into the Toronto Mike'd Podcasttorontomike.com
- [07]Contact Toronto Miketorontomike.com
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