Toronto Legends

Evanka Osmak, Sportsnet Central

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Rogers Sportsnet Central’s Evanka Osmak talks about her new memoir When The Game Changes, seeing her Dad on a Kellogg’s Corn Pops box, working for nearly 15 years alongside co-anchor Ken Reid, making the unique career pivot from civil engineering to television broadcasting, her career-changing interaction with Jamie Campbell, why she took up ice hockey at the age of 41, and why her broadcasting partnership henceforth shall be known as ‘Evanka and Ken’!

Evanka Osmak’s When the Game Changes is available now at https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/When-the-Game-Changes/Evanka-Osmak/9781668057926

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Valdy Horsdal, Folksinger/Storyteller/Troubadour

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:59:00 -0000

In case you missed it, from November 2024: Canada’s Folk Singer Valdy talks about touring the world for over 50 years, criss-crossing our country coast-to-coast-to-coast at a clip of about 200 shows per year, his guest spots on The Beachcombers (Relic was a gentleman) and Front Page Challenge, his interactions with Steve Martin Quincy Jones PM Paul Martin Karen Kain Kenny Rogers Glen Campbell Murray McLauchlan, why he prefers using a chainsaw for his woodworking projects, and why you shouldn’t confuse him for Vi-Valdy!

Catch Valdy performing LIVE on Friday April 24th at Peterborough's historic Market Hall Performance Arts Centre! Full info at https://tickets.markethall.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=543

For absolutely everything Valdy, please visit https://www.valdy.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Dingley, Broadcast Journalist

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:47:00 -0000

Retired Broadcast Journalist Simon Dingley shares stories from 43 years on television with the CBC, Global, CTV as well as his radio time in Montreal and Toronto! Interactions with a diverse group of personalities including Sir Paul McCartney, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Alan Eagleson, President Donald Trump, Rompin’ Ronnie Hawkins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mr Donald S Cherry! Spoiler alert: Simon is not even the only retired CBC journalist in his own household!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Marriner, JUNO winner!

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:00 -0000

2026 JUNO-winning multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter Steve Marriner talks about the 2026 Juno Awards, meeting Bruce Springsteen and the T-1000 Robert Patrick, touring with Colin James, playing with Buddy Guy Sass Jordan Gordie Johnson Randy Bachman Blue Rodeo, trying to keep up with Ron MacLean, the mad skills of his studio partner Jimmy Bowskill, hanging out with Daniel Alfredsson Brad Marsh William Shatner Ron Sexsmith Feist Sam Roberts, and his respect for Phil Collins’ bluesy-vocals after covering Genesis’ I Can’t Dance!

Catch Steve Marriner LIVE on Friday April 17th at Peterborough's historic Market Hall Performance Arts Centre...full info at https://tickets.markethall.org/eventperformances.asp?evt=553

And for absolutely everything Steve Marriner, please visit https://www.stevemarriner.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Bernie Nicholls, NHL Legend

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:44:00 -0000

In case you missed it, from January 2023: NHL Superstar Bernie Nicholls talks about scoring 150 points [!!!] in a single season, McDonalds visits with Wayne Gretzky, leadership lessons from Marcel Dionne Mark Messier Chris Chelios Marty McSorley Ken Baumgartner, going from playing hockey in a town of 75 to playing in a city of 10 million, hanging out with Dr Jerry Buss and the Showtime Lakers, golfing with John Candy, Tom Hanks reppin' his jersey on Saturday Night Live, being assured by Bruce McNall ‘you will NOT be traded, go ahead and buy that mansion’...and then immediately being traded, being assured by Neil Smith ‘you will NOT be traded, go ahead and buy that mansion’...and then immediately being traded (yes, it happened again!), his day spent back in West Guilford/Haliburton with the Stanley Cup (won after revamping LA Kings’ powerplay as a coach), and the origin story of his ‘PumperNicholl’ goal-scoring celebration!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Jordan, Singer/Songwriter

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:44:00 -0000

Singer/Songwriter Marc Jordan talks about his ongoing work with Sir Rod Stewart, playing alongside Ian Thomas Murray McLauchlan and Cindy Church in Lunch at Allen’s, writing his breakout song Marina Del Ray after a Telly Savales sighting, his status within the world of Yacht Rock, keeping the music in-house with his wife Amy Skye and their two singer/songwriter children, his work with Alan Frew David Hasselhoff Don Johnson Olivia-Newton John, the epiphany he achieved while stoned in a cow field in Kapuskasing, and why Sir Rod Stewart continues to address him as ‘my tiny sausage’!

For everything Marc Jordan including Rhythm of My Heart: The Authorized Biography of Marc Jordan, please visit https://www.marcjordan.com/

Photo: Marc Lostracco

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Bob Rae, Diplomat/Politician

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:04:00 -0000

In case you missed it, from October 2022: Canada’s former Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae talks about his incredible career as a diplomat, a politician and a lawyer, what an actual ‘day in the life’ is for our UN Ambassador, the funny/not so funny shaving cream incident caused by Frank Zappa at U of T’s Convocation Hall, being inspired by Stephen Lewis, meeting Bill Clinton at a Rhodes Scholar alumni event, and the emotional joy of taking the same job for PM Justin Trudeau as his father Saul Rae did for Justin’s father PM Pierre Trudeau!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Norton, Netflix Showrunner

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Netflix global smash success ‘Finding Her Edge’ Showrunner Jeff Norton talks about his roles as CEO of the Show and Keeper of Tone, the exceptional timing of a figure skating-centred series airing just after Heated Rivalry and just ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the story inspiration coming from a combination of Jane Austen plus Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir, cameos from Elvis Stojko, Piper Gilles, Paul Poirier, his happy place within the Netflix family, the blizzard of unsolicited pitches he now receives, and his Hollywood interactions with Mark Hamill, William H Macy, Felicity Huffman, and Frankie Muniz!

For everything Jeff Norton, please visit www.jeffnorton.com

For Netflix’s Finding Her Edge, please visit https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81940247

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Devin Heroux, CBC’s Mr Olympics

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

In case you missed it, from March 2025: CBC 2026 Winter Olympics Host Devin Heroux talks about why his current job is his dream job, covering multiple Olympic/Paralympic Games, working with and subsequently succeeding Scott Russell, covering the Raptors 2019 NBA Championship, watching and subsequently working with the late Bob Cole and Colleen Jones, his love for curling and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and why Summer McIntosh always stops at the CBC booth BEFORE stopping at the NBC booth!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawrence Nichols, Lowest of the Low

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:04:00 -0000

Lowest of the Low’s Lawrence Nichols talks about celebrating the 35th anniversary of their seminal debut album Shakespeare My Butt, his pivot from being ‘band-adjacent’ to becoming a full-fledged card-carrying group member, balancing the needs of fans that want to hear the ‘old stuff’ with their continued generation of fresh material, the band’s historical connections to The Barenaked Ladies and radio station CFNY, getting inducted into the Canadian Indie Music Hall of Fame, why it was surreal for him to actually meet The Jazz Butcher's Pat Fish in real life, and his reaction to the host’s suggestion that they somehow get original founding member Stephen Stanley involved in these anniversary shows!

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Shakespeare my Butt with Lowest of the Low as they perform the album in its entirety...full details at https://lowestofthelow.com/

For Simon Head’s band documentary SUBVERSIVES: The History of Lowest of the Low, please go to http://apologue.ca/video/

Photo credit: Robert Ciolfi

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Mike Eruzione, 1980 Olympics Miracle on Ice

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:55:00 -0000

In case you missed it, from September 2025: 1980 Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist and Team USA Captain Mike Eruzione talks about The Miracle on Ice, Al Michael’s legendary call alongside the late Ken Dryden, the two movies made about that 1980 Olympic hockey journey (with Coach Herb Brooks played by Karl Malden and Kurt Russell), hanging out with 5x Gold Medalist Eric Heiden, meeting The Great One Wayne Gretzky at centre ice of the 4 Nations championship game, President Jimmy Carter sending Air Force One to deliver the team to the White House, meeting Charlie’s Angel Kate Jackson, where all his super-valuable memorabilia ended up, and why he’s proud to return to his alma mater the Boston University Terriers!

For everything Mike Eruzione, please visit https://www.mikeeruzioneshop.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Common, CBC

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

CBC Morning Live host David Common talks about his Winnipeg roots, his ‘lightbulb moment’ in high school arising from a Peter Mansbridge interaction, reporting from over 90 countries around the world, his interactions with Barack Obama & Penny Oleksiak, his radio time on CBC Toronto’s Metro Morning, his pro tips for being camera-ready by 6am, and his all-time career highlight interviewing Elmo!

CBC Morning Live airs weekday mornings from 6am-10am on the CBC News Network; full info at https://mediacentre.cbc.ca/program/cbc-morning-live

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Kenny Albert, Broadcaster

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:49:00 -0000

In case you missed it, from August 2023: The most versatile sports broadcaster in North America Kenny Albert talks about learning by osmosis from Dad Marv and Uncles Al & Steve, working alongside 'The Great One' Wayne Gretzky, taking over for ‘the Vin Scully of hockey’ Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, the confusion about how John Tavares pronounces his own name, working 37 days in the Edmonton NHL covid bubble, how close he came to NOT meeting his future wife while working the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals for NHL Radio, why the controversial ‘FoxTrax’ glowing puck was actually ahead of its time, his love for ‘The World's Most Famous Arena’ Madison Square Garden, and why the Jose Bautista bat flip is the single most asked about call from his 30+ year/3000+ game broadcasting career!

Kenny Albert’s A Mic for All Seasons is available at https://www.triumphbooks.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:04:00 -0000

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman talks about his 33 year (and counting) reign at the NHL, his time at Cornell University and NYU Law School, working under David Stern at the NBA, moving over to the NHL in 1993, and his candid thoughts on Snoop Dogg, Don Cherry, Wayne Gretzky, Ron MacLean, Ken Dryden, the 50th anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10 point night, the FoxTrax glowing puck, his portrayal in the BlackBerry movie, fans booing him at the annual Stanley Cup presentation, and why we don’t have a second NHL team in the Greater Toronto Area!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Paul Reiser, Hollywood Macher

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:51:00 -0000

In case you missed it, from March 2023: Hollywood Macher Paul Reiser talks about casting Helen Hunt as his Mad About You wife with his actual wife’s approval, stumbling into his breakout role in Barry Levinson’s ‘Diner,’ seeing George Carlin/Robert Klein/David Brenner/Robin Williams/Billy Crystal/Rodney Dangerfield live in the local NYC clubs, sharing the set with Carol O’Connor/Carol Burnett/Mel Brooks, using his son as cultural canary in the coalmine to accept the role of Dr Sam Owens on ‘Stranger Things,’ writing the Mad About You theme song with the legendary Don Was (with Lyle Lovett INITIALLY taking a pass on singing it), why 40 years later people still come up to him and say “hey, that’s not my locker,” throwing a bone to Eddie Murphy by appearing in all 4 of his Beverly Hills Cop movies (originally meant as a vehicle for Sylvester Stallone!!), and why Yoko Ono creatively (and correctly) suggested that we all give peace a chance!

For everything Paul, please visit ⁠http://paulreiser.com/⁠

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acie Earl, Original Toronto Raptor

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:04:00 -0000

Original Toronto Raptor Acie Earl talks about playing in the franchise's first game ever (at SkyDome!), living in the SkyDome hotel and simply taking an elevator to games, managing Oliver Miller’s fruit baskets and McDonalds runs, dealing with Marcus Camby’s duffle bag of candy, learning from The Chief Robert Parrish in Boston, hanging with Samuel L Jackson, Wesley Snipes, Will Smith, Spike Lee, Mike Tyson, Whitney Houston, coming to Toronto via the Smiling Assassin Isiah Thomas, playing against Michael Jordan Shaquille O'Neal Kobe Bryant, his 8 year/12 country overseas playing career, and his initial coaching gig in Tijuana Mexico!

For everything Acie, please visit Venom Sports Training at https://www.venomsportstraining.com/coach-earl/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Robson, Author/Journalist

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Author and Journalist Dan Robson talks about the miracle of The Athletic (and its takeover by the subscription-driven New York Times), the differences between a ‘book’ and a ‘feature’ piece (spoiler: feature equals a book chapter), his books on (and subsequent friendships with) the Killer Dougie Gilmour, Buck Martinez, Nazem Kadri, Dave The Hammer Schultz, his features on Eugene Melnyk, The Great One #99, Vladdy Jr, having to cut off Wayne Gretzky at Fenway Park, Doug Gilmour’s key to his own private bar, and some speculation on how Maple Leafs fans will eventually look back at Mitchell Marner!

For everything Dan Robson, please visit https://danrobson.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oren Weisfeld, The Golden Generation

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:15:00 -0000

Journalist/Author Oren Weisfeld shares his debut book The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse and talks about the 25 Canadians currently in the NBA, the significance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s commitment to the Canadian national team, his thoughts on Vince Carter, Jamaal Magloire, Steve Nash, Aubrey 'Drake' Graham, Andrew Wiggins, Jamal Murray, Andrew Nembhard, RJ Barrett, Rowan Barrett, Sherman Hamilton, Jay Triano, Samuel Dalembert, Jack Armstrong, Leo Rautins, Bill Wennington, Nick Nurse, Masai Ujiri, Isiah Thomas, Kelly Olynyk, Eric Smith, Larry Tanenbaum and his optimistic expectations for Team Canada at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games!

For everything Oren Weisfeld, please visit https://www.orenweisfeld.com/

For Oren’s new book The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse, please visit https://ecwpress.com/products/golden-generation

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Reid returns with The Next One

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:51:00 -0000

Sportsnet Broadcaster and Author Ken Reid returns to talk about his 15 years and counting hosting partnership with Evanka Osmak, getting his start as radio DJ Rip Tide playing disco requests, golfing with David Amber & James Duthie, his extensive sportscard collection, his latest (8th!) book on hockey scouts (and the progress on his 9th book), the holy trinity of hockey broadcasting Danny Gallivan Bob Cole Dick Irvin, his memories of the first time he held a Hockey Night in Canada microphone at the Montreal Forum, and he takes us behind the scenes for a typical Sportsnet Central broadcast!

Ken’s 8th book The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent is available at https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Next-One/Ken-Reid/9781668045589

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Smith, Raptors Broadcaster/We The Raptors

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:44:00 -0000

Toronto Raptors Broadcaster/Author Eric Smith talks about this 21st season of radio coverage with Paul Jones, his day in Burlington with the actual 2019 NBA Championship trophy while rocking his Championship ring, Kobe Bryant covering him in rosin dust during his 81 point outburst (he got the box score autographed!), spending time with Jack Black, Sting, Magic Johnson, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Alvin Williams, Jack Armstrong, Matt Devlin, the relative importance of super fans Drake and GloRilla, Masai Ujiri’s legacy, and why he asked the (arguably) GROAT Greatest Raptor of All Time Kyle Lowry to write the foreward to his book!

Eric’s new book We the Raptors: Thirty Players, Thirty Stories, Thirty Years is available now at https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/We-the-Raptors/Eric-Smith/9781668069202

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Duthie, TSN

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Mr TSN James Duthie talks about 27+ years at The Sports Network, his deft handling of Hot Dog Phil Kessel’s being chosen dead last during the live televised 2011 NHL All Star Game Fantasy Draft, how Sid the Kid acquired his lesser known nickname of Darryl, his friendships with the late Gord Downie and Darren ‘Dutchy’ Dutchyshen, the post-hockey relationship between legendary Toronto Maple Leafs Darryl Sittler and The King Borje Salming, his letter to the Clemson University football program in anticipation of eventually going pro with the San Francisco 49ers, interacting with Jennifer Hedger Rod Smith Bob McKenzie Keith Pelley Gino Reda Jim Van Horne, being 30ft away from Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and getting recognized on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and in the taxis of Qatar! Bonus: an unlikely Horst Bulau reference!

James’ latest book Certified Beauties More of Hockey’s Greatest Untold Stories is available now at https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443474702/certified-beauties/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Johnson, 9.79

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:15:00 -0000

1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and Worlds Fastest Man Ben Johnson talks about Charlie Francis, Dr Jamie Astaphan, Carl Lewis, Diego Maradona, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son Al-Saadi, nearly joining the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, his upcoming 6 episode television series, and a complete breakdown of his blazing 9.79 100m Gold Medal winning run at the 1988 Seoul Olympics!

For everything Ben Johnson, please visit https://ben979.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Slone, San Jose Sharks/SiriusXM

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:49:00 -0000

Rocker Broadcaster Hockey Host Tara Slone talks about covering the San Jose Sharks (the future is Teal!), her not one but two shows on SiriusXM, her rockstar lifestyle with the Juno-nominated band Joydrop, competing in front of millions of CBS viewers on Rockstar INXS, her 8 years of Rogers Hometown Hockey with Ron MacLean, her relationships with Michael Landsberg Christine Simpson Scott Moore George Stroumboulopoulos, and the surreal nature of hanging out with Jane Goodall Ken Dryden and Lanny McDonald!

Join Tara on Friday November 14th at Koerner Hall when she cohosts the Make Music Matter fundraiser for Matthew Perry House...tickets are available now at https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/make-music-matter-and-matthew-perry-house-present

Catch Tara live at her Rockstar INXS reunion shows including Saturday November 22nd at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts...full details at https://tickets.rhcentre.ca/Online/default.asp

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenroy Gilbert, Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0000

1996 Atlanta Olympics Gold Medallist Glenroy Gilbert talks about that epic Saturday night in Georgia, his teammates Donovan Bailey, Bruny Surin, Robert Esmie, Carlton Chambers, his 1994 Lillehammer Olympic bobsledding experience, trying out for the San Francisco 49ers by catching passes from not future Hall of Fame quarterback Elvis Grbac, his ongoing relationship with teammate Ben Johnson and his rival Carl Lewis, meeting Prime Ministers Chrétien & Trudeau, LeBron James, Ronaldinho, Venus Williams, hanging out with Don Whittman and Brian Williams, and his ongoing coaching of Andre De Grasse and our Olympic athletes at Athletics Canada!

For more on Glenroy’s recent induction into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, please visit https://ontariosportshalloffame.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Finn on Guy Lafleur

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:50:00 -0000

Former NHLer and Author Steven Finn talks about his memoir Lafleur The Legend, playing in the NHL alongside the Flower, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, roomate Joe Sakic, current Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube, memories collected about Le Demon Blond from Marcel Dionne, Scotty Bowman, Gilbert Perreault, Larry Robinson, Chris Nilan, Serge Savard, Gary Bettman, Vladislav Tretiak, Ken Dryden, playing in the Montreal Forum, the Quebec Colisee, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Chicago Stadium, going from practice to the beach during his time with the LA Kings, those epic Nordiques vs Habs playoff battles, spending 30 hours in the penalty box over his NHL career, visiting with Madame Lafleur in Guy’s boyhood home, the end result benefits of the Eric Lindros draft debacle, and why his favourite t-shirt said ‘If You Want to Give Blood, Fight Wendel!’ (later his teammate in Quebec City)

Steven’s memoir Lafleur The Legend is available at https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Lafleur/Steven-Finn/9781668204061

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emergency Interview with Homegrown Toronto Blue Jays World Series Champion Rob Butler

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:50:00 -0000

Ahead of the 2025 World Series, Blue Jays 1993 World Series Champion and East York Legend Rob Butler shares his memories of growing up at Main & Danforth, playing for his hometown Toronto Blue Jays, winning that 1993 World Series championship, playing with Rickey Henderson, Robbie Alomar, Paul Molitor, John Olerud, Tony Fernández, Alfredo Griffin, getting his World Series pinch hit off of superstar Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling, his front row seat to watching the Joe Carter walk-off World Series-winning home run, managing the Toronto Maple Leafs in the IBL, and why his most special memories were playing alongside his younger brother Rich!

For everything Rob Butler, please visit http://robbutlerprobaseball.com/

For the complete Rob Butler story, please enjoy his first Toronto Legends podcast interview at https://www.torontolegends.ca/world-series-championformer-blue-jay-rob-butler/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Murray, Original Toronto Raptor

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:53:00 -0000

Original Toronto Raptor and NBA Champion Tracy Murray talks about the Smiling Assassin Isaiah Thomas bringing him to Toronto, playing in that very first Raptors game in 1995 (in front of Cindy Crawford/Samuel L Jackson/Geena Davis), shoutouts to his OG Raptors teammates Damon Stoudamire/Acie Earl/Carlos Rogers/Jimmy King/Oliver Miller, living in the SkyDome hotel alongside neighbour Robbie Alomar and simply taking the elevator to get to games, hanging out with Hulk Hogan/Mats Sundin/The Undertaker/Tie Domi/Pinball Clemons/Roger Clemens, clubbing at The Roxbury with Dr Jerry Buss and Earvin Magic Johnson, educating Toronto fans on the correct use of ThunderStix, beating Michael Jordan and his world champion Chicago Bulls (with an off-court assist from John The Spider Salley), dropping 50 on the Golden State Warriors while with the Washington Bullets, coming full circle as both a teammate and coach for The Black Mamba Kobe Bryant, a very harrowing winter car drive up the Don Valley Parkway to Scarborough, and why he was nonplussed to have Barney the Dinosaur’s theme song played during road games!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Manley, Figure Skater

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Olympic Silver Medalist Figure Skater Elizabeth Manley talks about pivoting from Trenton’s hot chocolate scammer to Canada’s Sweetheart, the epic story behind her Calgary ’88 Silver Medal skating performance, getting personally congratulated by Michael J. Fox and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, the 7500 congratulatory letters that were delivered by a non-striking Canada Post to her Mom’s mailbox, her relationships with rivals Katarina Witt and Debbi Thomas, a life-changing interaction with Canadian Olympic Hockey Coach Dave King, chugging Labatt Blue beer to get through the post-competition drug testing, her interactions with Steve Yzerman/Brian Orser/Brian Boitano/Toller Cranston/Dorothy Hamill/Christopher Plummer/Gene Hackman, why the Girl with the Cowboy Hat is big in Asia, and how her Olympic skating outfit was so petite that it got mailed back to her in a regular-sized envelope!

Elizabeth Manley and her fellow Class of 2025 Inductees will go into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Toronto’s Granite Club on October 16th...for full event details, please visit https://ontariosportshalloffame.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin McGran, Auston Matthews biography

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:33:00 -0000

The Toronto Star’s Kevin McGran talks about his new unauthorized biography on Auston Matthews, AM34’s very unconventional path from Arizona to Switzerland to NHL superstardom in Toronto, the off-ice incidents (the 2019 ‘mooning’, the 2020 Covid-disclosure, the 2024 awkward Captaincy transfer), who will replace Mitch Marner (and his ‘Mitch-isms’) on the top line, why he loved dealing with Sundin/Gilmour/Clark but picked on Vesa Toskala, where he sits in the gondola press box to cover games (under the ‘H’ in Foster Hewitt’s name), and why the dream is alive for a Connor McDavid/Auston Matthews Maple Leafs partnership down the road !

Full info on Kevin’s debut biography Auston Matthews A Life in Hockey is available at https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Auston-Matthews/Kevin-McGran/9781668063095

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Howard, Curler

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:57:00 -0000

Curling champion Glenn Howard talks about working with Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, getting confused for his older brother Russ (and vice-versa), moving from competing into coaching both his kids and the Swiss national team, his 38 year association with The Beer Store allowing him to have two successful careers, his TV appearance on CBC’s Little Mosque on the Prairie, his positive interactions with CBC Sports’ Mr Curling Devin Heroux, how The Curling Group is revolutionizing the sport and moving it away from its association with smoking and drinking, just missing an Olympic medal while coaching Great Britain at 2018 Pyeongchang, and why winning The Brier/Canadian Championships was super hard whereas winning World Championships was super important!

Glenn and his fellow Class of 2025 Inductees will go into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Toronto’s Granite Club on October 16th...for full event details, please visit https://ontariosportshalloffame.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Eruzione, Captain America

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:38:00 -0000

1980 Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist and Team USA Captain Mike Eruzione talks about The Miracle on Ice, Al Michael’s legendary call alongside the late Ken Dryden, the two movies made about that 1980 Olympic hockey journey (with Coach Herb Brooks played by Karl Malden and Kurt Russell), hanging out with 5x Gold Medalist Eric Heiden, meeting The Great One Wayne Gretzky at centre ice of the 4 Nations championship game, President Jimmy Carter sending Air Force One to deliver the team to the White House, meeting Charlie’s Angel Kate Jackson, where all his super-valuable memorabilia ended up, and why he’s proud to return to his alma mater the Boston University Terriers!

For everything Mike Eruzione, please visit https://www.mikeeruzioneshop.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Russell, CBC Sports

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:04:00 -0000

Retired CBC Sports broadcaster Scott Russell talks about his time on Hockey Night in Canada, covering 17 different Olympic Games, his upcoming induction into the OSHOF, his new role as Chancellor at North Bay’s Nipissing University, his mentorship of Devin Heroux, his interactions with Jean Beliveau, Don Cherry, Nelson Mandela, Knowlton Nash, Ernie Afaganis, Brian Williams, Harry Neale, Don Wittman, George Stroumboulopoulos, Dick Irvin, Scotty Bowman, Mike Modano, Bob Cole, Mario Lemieux, Kelly Hrudey, Patrick Roy, Peter Mansbridge, Glenn Healy, running the Boston Marathon, and why everyone mistakes him for Scott Oake!

Scott and his fellow Class of 2025 Inductees will go into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Toronto’s Granite Club on October 16th...for full event details, please visit https://ontariosportshalloffame.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hersh Borenstein, Frozen Pond

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Memorabilia Mogul Hersh Borenstein talks about getting into the business via Pavel Bure’s desire to ride roller coasters, his relationships with Gordie Howe and Johnny Bower, his final goodbye to The King Borje Salming, his time with William Shatner, Ralph Macchio, Heather Locklear, Dogpool and Michael J. Fox at Fan Expo, cleaning 30 years of bird poop off of the signature sign atop Wayne Gretzky’s Restaurant, his sly technique to get autographs from a reticent Ken Dryden, his interactions with Alex Ovechkin/The Killer Doug Gilmour/Carmen Electra/Vladislav Tretiak/Iron Mike Tyson/Donald S Cherry/Snoop Dogg/Marc-Andre Fleury/Dan Marino/Roger Clemens/Charles Barkley/Chuck Norris/Joe Carter/the Hanson Brothers, the market for celebrity-signed cancelled cheques (including one from Walt Disney), and how he acquired the varsity jacket Gordie Howe wore on The Simpsons!

For everything Hersh, please visit the Frozen Pond at https://frozenpond.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty York, G&M/TSN/Sportsnet

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:24:00 -0000

Journalist/Broadcaster Marty York talks Globe & Mail, TSN, Sportsnet, The Fan, Metro Newspapers and shares stories upon stories upon stories with a cast of characters including Muhammad Ali, Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Doug Flutie, Bobby Orr, Donald S Cherry, Pat Gillick, John Tory, Paul Beeston, Damaso Garcia, George Bell, Kelly Gruber, Dave Stieb, Isiah Thomas, Marv Levy, Condredge Holloway, Hank Aaron, Cito Gaston, David Stern, Pinball Clemons, Harold Ballard, Don King, Bob McCown, Vince Carter, Terry Greer, Steve Simmons, Michael Landsberg, Scott Moore, Cliff Johnson, Norm Rumack, Marcel Dionne, Willie Wood, Ernie Whitt, Wayne Gretzky, Hank Ilesic and more! Prompting this question in the spirit of Steve Simmons: hey, whatever happened to Debbie Van Kiekebelt?

Marty has tirelessly worked for nearly a decade with B’nai Brith Canada advocating for human rights...see what they are up to at https://www.bnaibrith.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Hibbert, Two-time Olympic Gymnast

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:57:00 -0000

Gymnast Curtis Hibbert talks about his upcoming induction into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, his 7 medals (5 of them Gold) in a single Commonwealth Games, representing Canada at two Summer Olympic Games, his front-row memories of the Ben Johnson scandal in 1988, his post-gymnastics careers as a high diver at Canada’s Wonderland and as a Hollywood stuntman and as a Toronto police officer, his interactions with Jackie Chan/James Brown/the Prince of Monaco/Belinda Stronach, and why you might just see him breeze past you on an electric unicycle!

Curtis and his fellow Class of 2025 Inductees will go into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Toronto’s Granite Club on October 16th...for full event details, please visit https://ontariosportshalloffame.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moe Berg, TPOH/TCH

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Edmonton transplant/singer/songwriter Moe Berg talks about the ongoing concern that is The Pursuit of Happiness (TPOH), his supergroup Trans-Canada Highwaymen (TCH), meeting Jeff Bezos, the rocketship that was I’m An Adult Now, touring with Duran Duran/Eurythmics/The Replacements, meeting his idols Todd Rundgren/Alice Cooper/Jeff Lynne, the nemesis that was The Parachute Club, his love for the Chicago Blackhawks, throwing out the first pitch at a Toronto Blue Jays game, his multiple appearances on TSN’s Off The Record, and having a TPOH video critiqued by Beavis and Butt-Head on MTV!

Moe and The Pursuit of Happiness are playing a FREE show at the Town of Aurora’s Ribfest on Saturday August 23...details for the tastiest event of the summer are available at https://www.aurora.ca/ribfest

For everything TPOH, please visit http://www.tpoh.net/

For everything TCH, please visit https://transcanadahighwaymen.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregg Zaun, Blue Jays Catcher/Broadcaster

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:09:00 -0000

World Series Champion and former Toronto Blue Jays catcher/broadcaster Gregg Zaun talks about his Uncle Rick and Uncle Pat forging his path as a pro catcher, getting drafted by the Baltimore Orioles, winning a World Series with the 1997 Florida Marlins, his five productive seasons with the Blue Jays, playing for a variety of managers including Jim Leyland/John Gibbons/Cito Gaston/Carlos Tosca, catching the late great Roy Doc Halladay, his on-air chemistry with his Blue Jays Central ‘Brother From Another Mother’ co-host Jamie Campbell, his abrupt #MeToo-driven dismissal from Sportsnet in 2017, and why he has done his time/apologized and should be back in baseball!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Stottlemyre, 2x Blue Jays World Series Champion

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

1992 and 1993 Toronto Blue Jays World Series Champion Todd Stottlemyre talks about growing up at Yankee Stadium (Mrs Babe Ruth supplied the ice cream), his dad Mel Sr’s amazing life in baseball, getting drafted not once not twice but three times before joining the Blue Jays, that historic 1992 World Series championship, the World Series back-to-back repeat in 1993 featuring the Bloody Chin incident (and telling Philly’s Mayor which body part he could kiss), why he did NOT know that Joe Carter hit that championship-winning walkoff home run, thoughtful memories of the late Rickey Henderson/Jim Clancy/Yogi Berra/George Bell, and fun anecdotes with Dave Stewart/Pat Borders/Dave Stieb/John Kruk/Paul Molitor/Robbie Alomar/Dave Winfield/Kelly Gruber/Neon Deion Sanders/Jose Canseco/Cito Gaston/Pat Gillick!

For everything Todd Stottlemyre, please go to https://toddofficial.com/about

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Gane Returns, Garden Music/Echo Beach

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:13:00 -0000

Martha and the Muffins co-founder Mark Gane talks about his debut solo album called Garden Music, his creative and life partner Martha Johnson, their song Echo Beach putting him into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, being signed to Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin UK record label, sharing a Juno Award with Anne Murray, having three albums produced by Daniel (then Danny) Lanois, touring with the Eurythmics, why they changed their name to M + M (and subsequently back to Martha and the Muffins), their battles with Live Nation over naming of their Echo Beach venue (why no plaque?!?), and why he is at peace with the notion that ONCE a Muffin, ALWAYS a Muffin!

To get Garden Music, a collection of instrumentals based on common plant names, please visit https://markgane.bandcamp.com/album/garden-music

For everything MARTHA AND THE MUFFINS, please visit http://marthaandthemuffins.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cherry, The Don Cherry Story

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:39:00 -0000

Tim Cherry talks about Everything Cherry: the publication of his late sister Cindy’s The Don Cherry Story, how dad Don is doing as he approaches his 92nd birthday, the status of Don Cherry’s Grapevine Podcast after 313 episodes, the ramifications of Coach’s Corner ‘Poppygate’ six years later, the current status of the Ron & Don relationship, Don’s latest visit from BFF/Greatest Player of All Time Bobby Orr, the definitive histories of Blue the Bull Terrier(s)/Rock’em Sock’em Hockey/Don Cherry’s Sports Grill/Grapevine with Brian Williams, his mom Rose’s calm leadership to get through 52 family moves, and Don’s memories from his one NHL game with the Boston Bruins!

The Don Cherry Story by Cindy Cherry is available now at https://www.amazon.ca/Don-Cherry-Story-

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morgan Campbell, Author/Journalist

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:43:00 -0000

Journalist and Author Morgan Campbell talks about racing against his wife World Champion hurdler Perdita Felicien, his early football career interactions with CFL Superstar/US College Hall of Famer Chuck Ealey, walking on as a wide receiver for the Northwestern University Wildcats, his 18 years writing for The Toronto Star at 1 Yonge Street, his pivot to contributing to CBC Sports and the NY Times, developing a working relationship with Jose Bautista that began pre-bat flip, and the positive reaction to his debut memoir My Fighting Family!

For everything Morgan Campbell including My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines and the Battles That Made Us, please visit https://bymorgancampbell.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Ezerins, Grey Cup champion

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:43:00 -0000

Hamilton Tiger Cats Grey Cup champion Leo Ezerins talks about helping Harold Ballard earn his sole pro sports championship ring, how much he enjoyed the presence of King Clancy, playing college ball for a brand new head coach named Hugh Campbell, how his 10 year CFL career as a linebacker started with a rookie season at tight end, his post-football job at Boston Pizza working alongside a young Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving, Mike Ditka’s confused reaction after hearing Oskee Wee Wee, and his first person memories of the 2011 alumni luncheon where senior citizens Angelo King Kong Mosca and Joe Kapp got into a real-life brawl!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anton Stastny, The Stastny Brothers

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:04:00 -0000

The youngest third of The Stastny Brothers Anton Stastny talks about collectively scoring over 1000 points for the Quebec Nordiques, playing on the same line with older brothers Marian and Peter, those crazy Battles of Quebec against the Habs, their dramatic defection from communist Czechoslovakia to Quebec City, scoring 28 points with Peter in just two games, taking care of Joe Sakic when he started with the Nordiques and then Joe returning the favour by taking care of Anton’s nephew Paul years later as teammates on the Avalanche, and the brothers’ idolization of fellow countrymen ‘Big Ned’ Vaclav Nedomansky and Stan ‘Stosh’ Mikita who blazed that trail to the NHL!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hebscher, Sportsline & Beyond

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:56:00 -0000

Sportscasting Legend Mark Hebscher talks about 11 years of Global’s Sportsline with Jim Tatti, his upcoming book Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media, the origins of both the Hebsy nickname and his Hebsy Awards, his on-air all-too-real April Fool’s prank with HHOFer Larry Robinson, putting The Champ Muhammad Ali on hold, politely stalking Bob McCown to get his big break, Blue Jay George Bell’s feedback to his farewell montage, why Just Like Mom's Fergie Olver is the connection you need for Disneyland passes, why Blue Jays pitcher Dave Stieb was more than a bit of a dink, getting banned from Maple Leaf Gardens by owner Harold Ballard, getting sued by HHOFer Phil Esposito, his interactions with Wayne Gretzky/Peter Kent/Pierre Berton/Steve Kouleas/Gene Principe/Joe Tilley, and why you should always aim for that top shelf where Mom keeps the peanut butter!

For Mark’s latest news, please visit https://markhebscher.substack.com/

Coming soon: Mark’s new book Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media at https://ecwpress.com/products/madness

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Shutt, Five Stanley Cups

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:09:00 -0000

NHL Hall of Famer and 5x Stanley Cup Champion Steve Shutt talks about his pivotal role in the formation of Willowdale's own RUSH, playing on the Habs Dynasty Line alongside Jacques Lemaire and The Flower Guy Lafleur, his days playing for the Toronto Marlies and hanging out with the Maple Leaf players at Maple Leaf Gardens, his wicked slapshot goal over Vadislav Tretiak’s glove in the 1975 New Year’s Eve exhibition game against the Soviet Red Army at the Montreal Forum, playing on that stacked 1976 Canada Cup squad, and how he developed a close off-ice relationship with Maurice ‘The Rocket’ Richard built around fishing!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Preuss, Spoons & Honeymoon Suite

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:09:00 -0000

Keyboardist Rob Preuss talks about joining Spoons at age 15 in grade 11, carrying a permission slip from his Mom to get into club gigs, recording with Danny Lanois, enjoying Whoppers at Burger King with Boy George, being approached backstage by Sting/Steve Winwood/Nile Rodgers, driving his parents’ station wagon to audition for Honeymoon Suite and 3 days later opening for Journey in Kansas City, recording the theme for Lethal Weapon in LA, losing a Juno with Spoons but winning a Juno with Honeymoon Suite, his honest assessment of Paul Stanley’s run as the Phantom (of the Opera, duh!), performing at Massey Hall NOT as a rockstar but as part of the Cats production, his interactions with David Furnish/Rod Stewart/Carol Pope/Hugh Grant, personally giving Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes props for using the Roland Jupiter 4 synthesizer, and getting a ‘Piano Coach’ film credit for teaching Mr Robot’s Ramy Malek how to play Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Berard, NHL Perseverance

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:53:00 -0000

NHL Offensive Defenseman Bryan Berard talks about being drafted 1st overall in 1995, winning Rookie of the Year with the NY Islanders, being traded to the Maple Leafs for Felix Potvin, his two productive seasons in Toronto with Mats Sundin/Steve Thomas/Tie Domi/Pat Quinn, the tragic fluke injury that led to the loss of sight in his right eye, his comeback to successfully rejoin the NHL playing with effectively only one eye, finishing his career in Russia playing for a Putin oligarch and paid in bags of cash, hanging out with Belinda Stronach/John McEnroe/Fred McGriff/David Boomer Wells/Bo Jackson, and his stellar 2nd place finish in CBC’s Battle of the Blades!

Follow Bryan and his Colorado Extreme Hockey Club at https://coloradoextreme.org/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Kassie, CIBC/Genuity/Outcome

Mon, 26 May 2025 08:59:00 -0000

Bay Street Titan David Kassie talks about his McGill basketball career, his first job out of Western MBA at Wood Gundy, his ‘culturally controversial’ business pairings at CIBC, launching Genuity Capital Markets from an office over his garage, monetizing Genuity via the merger that became Canaccord Genuity, his acceptance of algorithmic-guided investment strategies at Outcome (leveraging the ‘magic of compounding’), his recent hobnobbing at the Sundance Film Festival & the Academy Awards, becoming friendly with Habs legend Ken Dryden, and why dinner with British PM Margaret Thatcher was a VERY formal affair!

Follow David on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kassie-7890a878/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Aaron, Metal Queen

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:59:00 -0000

Canada’s Metal Queen Lee Aaron talks about her childhood interactions with Burton Cummings, the genesis of her Lee Aaron pseudonym (Aaron Spelling?!?!), getting assistance on her first album from Triumph’s Rik Emmett, playing the Gasworks and Canada’s Wonderland, a racquetball injury leading to super producer Bob Ezrin parachuting in to finish her album, touring with Bon Jovi, playing with Heart and meeting her idols Ann & Nancy Wilson, her enshrinement on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and her ongoing love for Brampton (where she is enshrined on their Arts Walk of Fame!)

Lee Aaron will be playing Thurs May 22nd at Mississauga’s Classic Bowl as part of Ed Sousa’s 8th Annual McBowl concert series supporting Ronald McDonald House charities...full details on a week full of shows at https://www.classicbowl.com/concerts/mcbowl/

For everything Lee Aaron, please visit https://www.leeaaron.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandy Horne, Spoons

Wed, 14 May 2025 12:06:00 -0000

Spoons Bassist/Co-Founder Sandy Horne talks about the band’s Burlington roots, touring with Culture Club/The Police/Survivor/Human League, playing the Police Picnic at Exhibition Stadium, getting a backstage visit from Sting & Nile Rodgers at the Palladium in NYC, shooting the Romantic Traffic video on the TTC's subway system, their promo deal with Thrifty’s/Pepsi/Maxell, her Mick Jagger doorway interaction, and sharing bandmate Gord Deppe with Flock of Seagulls (‘Flock of Spoons’ anyone?).

Spoons will be playing Thurs May 22nd at Mississauga’s Classic Bowl as part of Ed Sousa’s 8th Annual McBowl concert series supporting Ronald McDonald House charities...full details on a week full of shows at https://www.classicbowl.com/concerts/mcbowl/

For everything Spoons, please visit https://www.spoonsmusic.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Shilton, ESPN Hockey

Thu, 08 May 2025 08:55:00 -0000

ESPN Hockey Reporter Kristen Shilton talks about working for the Worldwide Leader in Sports, her five years as beat reporter for the Toronto Maple Leafs, running into the beautiful David Beckham, working with Ray Ferraro/Jim Tatti, getting good quotes from Morgan Rielly/Matthew Tkachuk/Dylan Strome/Alex DeBrincat/Johnny Gaudreau, her sweet FOUR-screen hockey viewing setup at home, her dream of running into The Bachelor Jesse Palmer at the company Xmas party, and the employee benefits of working for The Walt Disney Company!

To enjoy Kristen’s coverage of the National Hockey League, please visit https://www.espn.com/nhl/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Sancious, Bruce’s E Street Band

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:59:00 -0000

Original E Street Band multi-instrumentalist David Sancious talks about meeting Bruce Springsteen as a teenager, recording and touring behind the Boss’ first three albums, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, touring with Peter Gabriel and Sting (sometimes at the same time), his thoughts on Little Steven Van Zandt’s acting abilities in The Sopranos, his current collaboration with Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun, and the truth behind how Bruce’s E Street Band got its name!

David Sancious and Will Calhoun’s Open Secret project tours the northeast US starting in May...full details at https://www.therealdavidsancious.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Azaria, Tripping The Muskoka Lakes

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Television Producer Mitch Azaria gives his elevator pitch for the TRIPPING doc series, introduces the latest episode as a 3hr immersive boat ride through the Muskoka Lakes, shares the saga of kidnapper Three-Fingered Abe and his victim John Labatt, shares memories from his former life working on Sportsline with Bob McCown/Jim Tatti/Mark Hebscher/Dave Hodge/Bill Bird, and warns about the challenges of working with a non-union Red-Tailed Hawk [Diva alert!]

For everything TRIPPING, please visit https://www.trippingseries.ca/ or the TVO docs portal at https://www.tvo.org/series-docs/browse/filters/docs

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Ealey, CFL Superstar

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:04:00 -0000

Legendary CFL quarterback Chuck Ealey talks about growing up in Portsmouth Ohio, going undefeated in BOTH his high school (18-0) and college (35-0) football careers, getting passed over in the 1972 NFL draft and coming up to Canada (“The only thing I knew was that it was north of Detroit!”), leading the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to the 1972 Grey Cup as Rookie of the Year, learning about the necessity for block heaters in Winnipeg, playing for the Toronto Argonauts at Exhibition Stadium, his 2022 induction into the US College Football Hall of Fame, and his diplomatic response as to which team he cheers for during the Labour Day Classic!

For everything Chuck Ealey, go to https://undefeatedspirit.com/chuck-ealey-speaks/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Kent, Arnold’s Stunt Double

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:55:00 -0000

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s stunt double Peter Kent talks about the OTHER Canadian Peter Kent (and meeting his brother the ‘Scud Stud’ Arthur), getting hired by fellow Canadian James Cameron in 1984 for a little film called The Terminator (and getting paid a flat $40/day), his working and personal relationship with The Austrian Oak on 14 films over 14 years, the pressure of standing in for the seven-time Mr Olympia and greatest bodybuilder in history, his interactions with Tom Cruise/Richard Dawson/Carl Weathers/James Caan/Vanessa Williams/Linda Hamilton/Danny DeVito/Tom Arnold/Rosanne Barr/Jamie Lee Curtis, almost getting erased while filming Eraser, and how Arnold insisted he upgrade from untipped Old Port Cigarillos to Cuban cigars from Fidel Castro’s private stash!

For all your Vancouver Island real estate needs, please visit Peter Kent at https://kentrealestate.ca/

For all your Peter Kent the Stuntman needs, please visit Peter’s facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PeterKentsSchoolofHardKnocks/photos_by

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Lang, Business Journalist

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:56:00 -0000

Business Journalist/Host/Author Amanda Lang talks about her Ottawa/Winnipeg roots growing up as the daughter of a Prime Minister Trudeau cabinet minister (with Justin two grades behind her at school), why like George Costanza she always yearned to be an architect, getting her print journalism start at The Globe & Mail, moving to New York City and joining CNN, the benefits of her Financial Post being mistaken for the Financial Times, her interactions with Paula Zahn & Hilary Duff, her 13 years of co-hosting shows with (the self-proclaimed) Mr Wonderful Kevin O’Leary, and how things changed (or didn’t) after being named to Toronto Life magazine’s ’50 Most Influential People in Toronto’ list!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Thomas, Singer/Songwriter

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:59:00 -0000

Singer/Songwriter Ian Thomas talks about his biggest hit Painted Ladies (and why he no longer possesses his 1974 Juno as Most Promising Male Vocalist), his continued close ties to both his big brother Dave and his wider SCTV/Second City family, his cameo on Bob & Doug McKenzie’s Great White North, touring with April Wine/Rush/Valdy/Beach Boys/Billy Joel, why everyone was told to ‘check their egos at the door’ while recording 1985’s Tears Are Not Enough, his interactions with Martin Short/John Candy/Rick Moranis/Eugene Levy/Paul Shaffer/Geddy Lee/Rik Emmett/Tony Bennett/Brian Wilson, having his songs covered by Santana/Manfred Mann/Anne Murray, and why that strange animal Gowan now owns some of his recording gear!

Ian Thomas will be LIVE on Wed April 9th at The Rose Studio inside The Rose Brampton as part of their Stagedoor Stories series...full info at https://tickets.brampton.ca/

For everything Ian Thomas, please visit https://ianthomas.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thommie Bergman, Pioneering European NHLer

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:44:00 -0000

Swedish hockey pioneer Thommie Bergman talks about representing Sweden at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Japan, making the move to North America to join the Detroit Red Wings, his first NHL fight against none other than penalty minutes leader Dave ‘the Hammer’ Schultz, moving over to the WHA to help the Winnipeg Jets win the AVCO Cup, his 25 year scouting career for the Toronto Maple Leafs [along with former legendary goalie Mike Palmateer], and a look back at the Maple Leafs he had a hand in drafting [why oh why didn’t we KEEP Tuukka Rask?!?!?!]

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jody Vance, Broadcaster

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:01:00 -0000

Broadcaster Jody Vance talks about her place in history as the first woman in Canadian television to host her own primetime sports show, her up close and personal time with Prince Harry [and Meghan] during the recent Invictus Games 2025, getting her start out of a bartending gig at Bruce Allen’s Xmas party, why she didn’t mind being referred to as the Katie Couric/Mary Hart of Canadian television [or being part of the ‘Chicks at Six’], getting trapped in Rogers Arena after the Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup riot of 2011, her previously unrevealed ‘Los Angeles Years’ featuring interactions with Arnold Schwarzenegger/Billy Crystal/Farrah Fawcett-Majors/Milton Berle/Rod Stewart, and why her 'Q Score' was so ridiculously high with Canadian viewing audiences!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devin Heroux, CBC

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:09:00 -0000

CBC’s multi-platform reporter Devin Heroux talks about why his current job is his dream job [every day is ‘what story will I tell today?’], covering the last four Olympic/Paralympic Games, preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, working with [and now taking over for] Scott Russell, covering the Raptors 2019 NBA Championship, watching [and then subsequently working with] Bob Cole and Colleen Jones, his love for curling and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and why Summer McIntosh always stops at the CBC booth BEFORE the NBC booth!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Stohn, Degrassi & Beyond

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:18:00 -0000

Entertainment Industry Titan Stephen Stohn talks about developing the Degrassi franchise with his wife Linda Schuyler, his interactions with Aubrey [Drake] Graham/Kevin Smith/Billy Ray Cyrus, the transformative experience of seeing The Beatles at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1964, his entertainment law work for some of Canadian music’s biggest names, why he keeps gold records on his wall from KD Lang/Cowboy Junkies/ Alannah Myles, his longtime friendship/collaborations with OG Much Music VJ Christopher Ward, and his retirement project of recording the Beach Boys-influenced The Orange Sessions!

For The Orange Sessions and everything Stephen Stohn, please visit https://stephenstohn.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Chalmers, boom 97.3

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0000

boom 97.3’s Jeff Chalmers talks about a lifetime in radio, experiencing the transition from turntables/tapes to 100% digital, maintaining listener relationships now approaching 50 years [shoutouts to Libby! Steve! Sue!], his interactions with Ozzy Osborne & Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, working at CFTR/Q107/CBC Radio/The Hog/Jack-FM/boom 97.3, hosting the Midnight Metal Hour on Q107, getting starstruck in front of CBC’s Peter Gzowski, and why he still LOVES to play vinyl!

Catch Jeff on boom 97.3 at https://www.boom973.com/on-air/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Kent, Journalist/Politician

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:46:00 -0000

Journalist/Politician Peter Kent shares adventures from his TWO distinguished careers [is he the REAL Forrest Gump??], his first day in Toronto being the same day as the 1967 Maple Leafs Stanley Cup parade, finding the right balance between being scared shitless versus youthfully exuberant, his interactions with Saddam Hussein/Hillary Clinton/Mikhail Gorbachev/Margaret Thatcher/Stevie Wonder/Nelson Mandela, his thoughts on Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper as a person, and an update on his little brother ‘The Scud Stud’ Arthur Kent!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valerie Pringle, Broadcaster

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Broadcaster Valerie Pringle talks about getting her start at radio station CFRB while still a Ryerson student, her mentor Andy Barrie creating a microphone device called the ‘Shrill Filter,’ her move to CBC television [Midday], sharing a dressing room with Barbara Frum, her move to CTV [Canada AM and W5], why she considers being called ‘perky’ a pejorative, how receiving the Order of Canada makes two recipients in the SAME household, working with Kevin Newman/Lloyd Robertson/Peter Mansbridge/ Ralph Benmergui/Bill Cameron/Keith Morrison/Rod Black/Dan Matheson, taking the good interviews [Robin Williams/Oscar Peterson/Oprah Winfrey/Dalai Lama] with the bad interviews [Joan Collins/Morley Safer/Helen Hunt], and why covering the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer Norway was the greatest experience of her career!

Please enjoy Valerie on her 30 minute interview show CANADA FILES...full details are at https://canadafiles.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Carter, Broadcaster

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Broadcaster Alan Carter talks about getting his start in Vancouver one loooong Honda Prelude drive after graduating from Ryerson’s RTA program, his time as Queen’s Park Bureau Chief, his stint in management as Newsroom Managing Editor, his time on radio at AM640, getting both tear gassed AND tased [separate incidents, the latter by HIS CHOICE], his interactions with Tina Turner/Jann Arden/PJ O’Rourke/Jamie Campbell/Tyler Stewart, his kids’ shock at seeing their Dad’s face plastered on the side of TTC buses, his current role as Municipal Affairs Reporter for CityNews Toronto [brokered by Cynthia Mulligan], and Coach Nick Nurse’s ambivalent response to being informed that they are doppelgangers!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Propp, NHL Superstar

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

NHL Superstar Brian Propp talks about scoring 1000 points over 1000 NHL games, learning he had been drafted 14th overall in 1979 by the Philadelphia Flyers while working on his Saskatchewan family farm, contributing to the Flyers’ crazy 35 game unbeaten streak in his rookie season, developing his trademark 'GUFFAW' goal celebration with the authorized blessing of Howie Mandel, his post-Philly hockey stops in Boston/Minnesota/Hartford/Switzerland/France, playing on the same line with some guys named Gretzky and Lemieux at the 1987 Canada Cup, his respect for teammate turned general manager Bobby Clarke, playing in those Philly Flyers Cooperalls, and whether he has plans for a book exchange with his old coach Iron Mike Keenan!

Brian’s new memoir Angel On My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination, and Courage is available at https://www.triumphbooks.com/brian-propp--angel-on-my-wing-products-9781637276402.php

For everything Brian Propp, please visit https://brianpropp.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Pataki, Restaurant Critic

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Former Toronto Star Restaurant Critic Amy Pataki talks about dining incognito [sometimes in disguise], her 1 star to 4 star rating system, why you MUST check those DineSafe inspection reports before dining out, her favourite restaurant signage [‘No Dogs or Food Critics’], dealing with not one but TWO libel lawsuits, the newsroom wall that was dedicated to hate mail, why her readers love the takedowns/bad reviews more than the good reviews, and the fake name she would use to make incognito reservations!

BONUS: Amy’s favourite places to eat in Toronto right now!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Osborne, Toronto Maple Leafs

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Former NHLer Mark Osborne talks about playing with Wayne Gretzky on the Toronto Young Nationals, his wife Madolyn’s Hollywood career with John Travolta and Chevy Chase, the surreal experience of a Toronto kid growing up to play for the Maple Leafs, those magical 1993 and 1994 playoff runs [21 games in 42 nights plus 3 straight game 7s during that crazy run in ’93!], his ‘GEM’ line with Gary Leeman & Eddie Olczyk, his checking line with Bill Berg & Peter Zezel, the dominant playoff performances of Dougie/Wendel/The Cat, playing for the one and only Pat Burns, still working today in hockey as pro scout for the Los Angeles Kings, and his TRUE feelings about the Kerry Fraser ‘non-call’ on Wayne Gretzky in overtime of Game Six in ’93!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dini Petty, Broadcaster

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Broadcasting Icon slash Whirly Girl Dini Petty talks about piloting her pink helicopter while doing traffic reports for CKEY radio, being part of the original CityPulse News team, adding the CityLine daytime show to her daily CityPulse News duties, taking her skills national with The Dini Petty Show on CTV [Canada's Oprah!], her interactions with Jojo Chintoh/Gord Martineau/Moses Znaimer/Red Skelton/Johnnie Cochran/Harrison Ford/Sarah Ferguson/Chaz Bono/Margaret Thatcher/Jeanne Beker, and how she ended up owning all of her material [archived at York University].

For everything Dini Petty, please visit https://dinipetty.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Cammalleri, NHL Superstar

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Retired NHL Superstar Mike Cammalleri talks about his upcoming induction into the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame [along with WWF Diva Trish Stratus!], his status as one of the greatest Jewish hockey players of all time [and his shared Italian heritage], playing for the University of Michigan Wolverines in front of 75,000 in the outdoor ‘Cold War’ game against Michigan State, his memories of being drafted by/scoring first goal for the Los Angeles Kings [and heading straight from practice to the beach], getting traded MID-GAME from the Habs to the Flames [“one team couldn’t wait to get rid of me, the other couldn’t wait to add me!”], scoring the NHL’s first ever goal in Europe, closing his career in Edmonton as teammates with Connor McDavid & Leon Draisaitl, and training with the late Charlie Francis after a serendipitous meetup at a Golden Griddle!

Mike will be inducted into the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday January 30th at the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre...tickets are available at www.Richmondhill.ca/SportsHall

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rueben Mayes, Canadian NFL Superstar

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Canadian NFL/NCAA Legend Rueben Mayes talks about going from North Battleford Saskatchewan to bigtime NCAA football to the NFL, training as a track star with Ben Johnson/Charlie Francis, Edmonton Eskimos legend Hugh Campbell strongly advocating for him to get a scholarship offer from his alma mater Washington State University, rushing for 357 yards and 3 touchdowns in a single game [!!!], getting drafted over the phone by the New Orleans Saints, showing up at his first training camp with a locker beside Hall of Famer Earl Campbell, playing against Bo Jackson/Reggie White/Lawrence Taylor/Coach Prime Deion Sanders/Ronnie Lott/Mike Singletary, practising with his idol Walter Payton, his NFL single season rushing yards record for a Canadian being chased by current Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard, and how the ‘Bayou Bullet’ still gets regular fan mail more than three decades after his football retirement!

Rueben Mayes is the Regional Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer at Seattle Children’s Hospital, which provides hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. To learn more, please visit https://www.seattlechildrens.org/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Green, NHL Coach/Broadcaster

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Former NHL Coach & Broadcaster Gary Green talks about his Tillsonburg roots with Colin Campbell, volunteering to be Roger Neilson’s unpaid Assistant Coach with the Peterborough Petes, becoming the NHL’s youngest Head Coach of the Washington Capitals at age 26 in 1979, being called a ‘Kiddie Coach’ and ‘Coach in Diapers’ by the media, his goalie Mike Palmateer’s knee-hampered tenure in Washington, joining the Fox Sports hockey broadcast team in the days of the 'Robots' and the 'Glowing Puck,' and his pioneering appearance on The Larry King Show!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norman Perry, Perryscope Productions

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Music Promoter and Merch Impresario Norman Perry talks about cutting his teeth at Pink Floyd’s 1971 Montreal show, unveiling Brian Johnson with AC/DC on their 1980 Canadian tour, why Disney & the NFL are better marketers than Gene/Paul/KISS, continuing to honour the legacies of David Bowie/Tom Petty/Miles Davis, his surprisingly successful collaboration between AC/DC and Gucci, why his goal is to 'feed you what you want, when you want it,' and how he has succeeded for over 50 years with the simple mantra to 'Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate...and SELL!'

For more on Norman and everything Perryscope Productions, please visit https://perryscope.us/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Tilley, Broadcaster

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Sports Broadcaster Joe Tilley talks about his current Mexican lifestyle, his 33.5 years at CFTO/CTV, his amateur boxing origins, making the move from Alberta to Toronto, his Bassett family interactions, the ‘Swissonian Institute’ morphing into the ‘Excellent Sports Adventure,’ great memories of colleagues Pat Marsden/Suneel Joshi/Claude Feig/Gerry Dobson/Lance Brown/Dave Devall [pioneer of writing backwards on plexiglass?], sharing CFTO’s Agincourt studios with Bizarre/The Littlest Hobo/Stars on Ice, his interactions with Harold Ballard/Wayne Gretzky/Frank Mahovolich/Borje Salming/Johnny Bower/Sugar Ray Leonard/Hulk Hogan, and his transition to YouTuber with Joe Tilley’s Great Canadian Sports Show!

Catch Joe Tilley’s Great Canadian Sports Show at https://www.youtube.com/@greatcanadiansportsshow

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Risto Pakarinen on Alpo Suhonen

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Hockey Journalist/Author Risto Pakarinen talks about his new Alpo Suhonen biography, Alpo’s ‘favourite hockey experience’ serving as Pat Quinn’s Assistant Coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Alpo becoming the first European head coach in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Alpo supporting the ‘Finnish Flash’ Teemu Selanne during his 76 goal introduction to the NHL, Alpo’s interactions with Elvis Presley/John Lennon/Dustin Hoffman/Fred Shero, and why the message of the memoir aligns with Alpo’s philosophy to Always Say Yes!

For everything Risto Pakarinen, please visit https://www.ristopakarinen.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Myra Sable, Sable & Rosenfeld

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Sable & Rosenfeld's Myra Sable talks about approaching her 55th year running Canada’s pre-eminent gourmet food company, her big business breakthroughs with Eddie Creed/Garfield Weston/Eli Zabar, why she trademarked ‘Tipsy’ as part of her product names, her memorable interactions with Andy Warhol/Gloria Steinem/Flo Kennedy/Dr Henry Morgentaler/Brian Mulroney/Ed Broadbent/John Turner/Dave Nichol, her forays into e-commerce via Amazon & Shopify, taking advantage of the resurgence of the (Spicy) Dirty Martini, and the bi-partisan political impact of her ‘Positive Power Salad’!

For everything Myra Sable and Sable & Rosenfeld, please visit www.SableAndRosenfeld.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Myers, Fox Sports

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Fox Sports Broadcaster Chris Myers talks about being the Forrest Gump of sports broadcasting, his start at age 16 interviewing Muhammad Ali, his near-death experience interviewing Iron Mike Tyson, his guiding philosophy on dealing with people as espoused by John Travolta in ‘Perfect,’ his longtime friendships with Bill Murray and Billy Crystal, his newest Fox Sports colleague some guy named Tom Brady, his interactions with Charles Barkley/Wayne Gretzky/Bill Belichick/Jimmy Kimmel/Kenny Albert/Al Michaels, and his appreciation for Canada’s very own SCTV!

Chris’ new memoir THAT DESERVES A WOW: Untold Stories of Legends and Champions, Their Wins and Heartbreaks is available at https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780063345881/that-deserves-a-wow/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Lowe, Six Stanley Cups

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe talks about winning SIX Stanley Cups [5 with the Edmonton Oilers + 1 breaking the NY Rangers' 54 year championship drought], learning he was a 1979 first round NHL draft choice over his rotary home telephone from Alan Eagleson, getting approached at his first training camp to move in together by some guy named Wayne Gretzky, scoring Edmonton’s first NHL goal [and earning #99 his first NHL point], celebrating the Rangers’ Cup win in a ticker tape parade in front of one million fans in Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes, getting the call from Gretzky to help build the 2002 Olympic squad that won Canada’s first Gold Medal in 50 years, his interactions with Gordie Howe/Bobby Hull/Guy Lafleur/Pat Quinn/Glen Sather/Mark Messier/Lanny McDonald, his jersey retirement ceremony taking place the same night as Connor McDavid’s goal-scoring heroics, his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and how he ended up donning the Gretzky Jofa-model helmet!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Del Mundo, Hockey Journalist

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Hockey Journalist Rob Del Mundo shares stories from covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for 23 seasons from the Foster Hewitt Media Gondola, his memorable interactions with Sarah McLachlan/John Scott/Paul Hendrick/Andrew Ference/Tim Robbins/Jim Cuddy/Rob Baker/Robin Williams/Alex Lifeson/Jeff O’Neill/Cassie Campbell/Joe Nieuwendyk, the changing economics of the media press box’s gameday meal, and why ‘player scrumming’ is always preferred when it takes place OUTSIDE the dressing room [spoiler alert: hockey equipment STINKS!].

For Rob Del Mundo’s collection of 55 life/career stories called Something Unpredictable, please reach out to him on X/Twitter at @Rob_DelMundo

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REUNITED! Inge Hammarstrom & Gerry McNamara

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0000

REUNITED! Former Toronto Maple Leafs Gerry McNamara and Inge Hammarstrom reflect on their 50+ year relationship in this simulcast available on both the TORONTO LEGENDS podcast and the HOCKEY TIME MACHINE YouTube channel!

This episode is courtesy of Glenn Dreyfuss/Paul Patskou’s HOCKEY TIME MACHINE...watch it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/_lpLZQRf52k

Thanks to Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show at https://www.youtube.com/@greatcanadiansportsshow for the archival video clips!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Cole, Mabel’s Labels

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Mabel’s Labels Co-Founder Julie Cole talks about starting the business as a way to fix something that was pissing her off, starting from scratch in 2003 and then selling out for $12MM cash [!!!] in 2016, why she both likes and loathes the term ‘Mom-preneur,’ the process of her bootstrapped startup being acquired by industry leader Avery Labels/CCL Industries, and whether there is an actual MABEL out there [or not!]

For everything both Julie Cole and Mabel’s Labels, please visit https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/juliecole

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John McGuire, Financial Empowerment

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Financial Strategist/Author/Podcaster John McGuire talks about advocating for financial empowerment, his Wealth Eazy podcast, his interactions with the Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, and the lessons from his new book "Wealth Without Wall Street: Taking Back Control of Your Money in A Rigged Financial System."

For everything John McGuire, including his book Wealth Without Wall Street: Taking Back Control of Your Money in A Rigged Financial System, please visit https://www.johnwmcguire.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iron Mike Keenan, Hockey Coach

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Legendary Hockey Coach Iron Mike Keenan talks about winning at EVERY level over his 5 decade coaching career, getting his 'Iron' moniker not from Mike Tyson but rather from Mike Ditka, putting Gretzky/Lemieux/Hawerchuk [3 Centres!] on the ice at the same time which led to that iconic game-winner at the 1987 Canada Cup, bringing 'The Moose' Mark Messier to tears with his pre-Game 7 speech as the NY Rangers ended a 54 year Stanley Cup drought, coaching 50 future Hall of Famers [including Gretzky/Lemieux/Hull/Bure/Savard/Pronger/Shanahan/Hasek/Belfour], sharing his Chicago Blackhawks' hot tubs with Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen, enjoying a Knicks game courtside with Jimmy Buffett, how today he has mellowed to become better known as Grandpa Mike or 'Mike-Lite,' and how close he might have come [or not come] to coaching his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs!

Mike Keenan and Scott Morrison’s book Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench is available now at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/667078/iron-mike-by-mike-keenan-and-scott-morrison/9780735281851

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Kaiton, Whalers/Hurricanes Broadcaster

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Chuck Kaiton shares memories from his 39 seasons as the voice of the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes, great times with former Whaler players Gordie Howe/Bobby Hull/Dave Keon, his epic call to cap the Hurricanes’ game 7 Stanley Cup championship victory in 2006, his interactions with Nick Kypreos/Chris Pronger/Ron Francis/the Kaberle family/Pierre McGuire/Dick Irvin, his ongoing duties as President of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association, and the NHL trivia about Let’s Make a Deal host Monty Hall that he shared with a disbelieving Dave Keon!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turi Mercuri, Atlas

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Atlas Co-founder Turi Mercuri talks about the benefits of his firm’s hospitality management platform, why tip management is such a pain point for restaurants, how ‘growing up around the fryers’ led to 30+ years in hospitality, his interactions with ARod/Wayne Gretzky/Alex Lifeson/Chantal Kreviazuk, and the importance of mastering the Art of Hospitality!

For more on Turi and Atlas, please visit https://atlasrms.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Lang Returns!

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

105.9 The Region's Weekday Morning Man & Author Jim Lang talks about his newest book Everyday Hockey Heroes, going to bed at 9:30pm and waking up at 4am for over a decade of morning radio, his interactions with Jesse Palmer/Ann Rohmer/Suneel Joshi/The Tragically Hip/Wendel Clark/Tie Domi/Max Domi/Bryan Berard, the culture shock of moving from Trenton Ontario to Burbank California, and some great stories about the do’s and do not's of interacting with the Stanley Cup!

Jim’s latest book Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume III--More Uplifting Stories Celebrating Our Great Game can be found at https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Everyday-Hockey-Heroes-Volume-III/Jim-Lang/Everyday-Hockey-Heroes/9781982196547

Jim can be heard weekday mornings on 105.9 The Region at https://1059theregion.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Shea Returns!

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Hockey Historian & Author Kevin Shea returns to talk about his new book Jack and the Box: My Search for Stanley Cup Champion Jack McLean, how he turned obscure old photo identification into a career at the Hockey Hall of Fame, the unwritten rule that ONLY those who have actually WON the Stanley Cup can lift if over their head in celebration, and the fun fact that there are actually THREE Stanley Cups [and EIGHT 'Keepers of the Cup’!]

For everything Kevin Shea [his 21 books and beyond], please visit https://kevinsheahockey.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valdy, Canada’s Folk Singer

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Canada’s Folk Singer Valdy talks about touring the world for over 50 years, criss-crossing our country coast-to-coast-to-coast at a clip of about 200 shows per year, his guest spots on The Beachcombers [Relic was a gentleman] and Front Page Challenge, his interactions with Steve Martin/Quincy Jones/PM Paul Martin/Karen Kain/Kenny Rogers/Glen Campbell/Murray McLauchlan, why he prefers using a chainsaw for his woodworking projects, and why you shouldn’t confuse him for Vi-Valdy!

Valdy will be appearing LIVE on November 5th at The Rose Brampton as part of their Stagedoor Stories concert and conversations series [coming soon: Ian Thomas! Twin Flames!] with full information at https://www.bramptononstage.ca/

For absolutely everything Valdy, please visit https://www.valdy.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talia Schlanger, Musician/Broadcaster

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Singer/Songwriter/Broadcaster Talia Schlanger talks about creating her debut album Grace For The Going, hosting NPR’s World Cafe and CBC’s Q, her musical theatre experiences with Queen’s We Will Rock You/Green Day’s American Idiot/ABBA’s Mamma Mia, her productive educational experiences at Ryerson/TMU, her 3 years living and working in Philadelphia, meeting Willie Nelson/Brian May/Roger Taylor/Macy Gray/KD Lang, why Missy Misdemeanor Elliott is on her interviewing bucket list, and why Alec Baldwin personally calls her when he doesn’t feel like showing up to host his own podcast!

Talia’s newly released LIVE EP 'Talia Schlanger: Latent Lounge live from The Hangar’ includes cuts from Grace for the Going plus covers by Neil Young and Leonard Cohen...available at https://taliaschlanger.bandcamp.com/album/latent-lounge-live-from-the-hangar

For everything Talia Schlanger, please visit https://www.taliaschlanger.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve ‘Dangle’ Glynn, Hockey Rants & Raves

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Podcaster/YouTuber/Author Steve 'Dangle' Glynn talks about his new book Hockey Rants & Raves, initiating the Steve Dangle experience as an early YouTuber way back in 2007, starting up the SDPN podcast network with partners Adam Wylde and Jesse Blake, his time on Sportsnet supported by Tim & Sid, his interactions with Wayne Gretzky/Felix Potvin/Jerome Iginla/Michael Buble/Nick Kypreos/AM34’s parents, and the legend of David Ayres the MLSE-employed zamboni-driving emergency goalie who defeated the Maple Leafs!

For Steve’s new book Hockey Rants & Raves, please visit https://www.harpercollins.com/products/hockey-rants-and-raves-steve-dangle-glynn?

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David McPherson, Horseshoe Tavern/Massey Hall/Golf

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Author David McPherson talks The Horseshoe Tavern, Massey Hall, 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, working on Toronto Raptors game-day programs during the Vince Carter days, combining his passion for golf with his passion for writing, and he shares some fun anecdotes involving Maestro-Fresh Wes, Willie Nelson/Farm-Aid, Snow, Blue Rodeo, Moe Berg, Gowan, Led Zeppelin, Lowest of the Low, the Rolling Stones and the Barenaked Ladies!

For everything David McPherson, please visit his substack at https://substack.com/@davidmcpherson and his website at https://davidmcpherson.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Kim, Karrot

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Karrot North America CEO Robert Kim talks about the Korean neighbourhood marketplace platform jumping into the Canadian & US markets, why we need yet another peer-to-peer app and how Karrot is different from Craigslist/Kijiji/EBay/Facebook Marketplace/Nextdoor, why in Korea the app is listed under the ‘Social’ category rather than the ‘Commerce’ category, how they are using AI to build a trust layer at a hyper-localized level, and some tales from his past experiences with tech startups [or as they used to be called: 'schemes']

For more on Robert Kim and Karrot, please visit www.karrotmarket.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clive Farrington, When In Rome

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

When In Rome’s Clive Farrington talks about the unbelievable success of The Promise, why it’s not a bad thing to be a ‘one hit wonder,’ hanging out with his Napoleon Dynamite friends Jared Hess/Jon Heder/Efren Ramirez, his admiration for the visual presentations of Depeche Mode/Pet Shop Boys/Kraftwerk, his shock at seeing Daryl Hannah announce their MTV Moonman win on TV from Manchester, flying to Dubai to launch Windows 10 with Bill Gates, and why he’s excited to have former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Curtis Joseph as a teary-eyed Superfan!

On Sunday October 27th, Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann will be bringing When in Rome LIVE to kick off Ed Sousa’s 7th season of Rock and Bowl Sessions at Classic Bowl in Mississauga...full info at http://www.classicbowl.com/rockandbowl/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff McArthur, The Morning Show

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Global TV's The Morning Show co-host Jeff McArthur talks about approaching 30 years on the air [and his upcoming 10th anniversary co-hosting TMS with Carolyn MacKenzie], expressing his personality through his socks, receiving compliments on his sense of style from the fashionable Robbie Williams, getting sucked into the ‘personality tractor beam’ of both Jon Hamm and Matthew McConaughey, the mentorship he got from the late great Andre 'Katfish Morgan' Maisonneuve, and how he and Carolyn are more like brother & sister rather than TV husband & wife!

Watch Jeff and co-host Carolyn MacKenzie weekdays at 9am on Global’s The Morning Show and visit them at https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-morning-show

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Burashko, Art of Time Ensemble

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Art of Time Ensemble's Artistic Director Andrew Burashko talks about his debut as a concert pianist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at age 17 [under the baton of John Williams!], his 80 projects and recordings over 25 years with the group, working with singers Steven Page/Craig Northey/Chris Murphy/Andy Maize, collaborating with Margaret Atwood/Branford Marsalis/ Pinchas Zukerman/Sir Andrew Davis/Jukka-Pekka Saraste, his 'pinch-me' moments meeting Neil Young/Catherine O’Hara/Michael Ondaatje, and his high expectations for his newest project Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold!

Andrew’s Art of Time Ensemble is pleased to present Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold, a reimagining of a work by Igor Stravinsky, for five performances only from October 24th to the 27th at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre...for full info, please visit https://artoftimeensemble.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBC’s Bob McDonald, Just Say Yes

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

CBC Radio Quirks & Quarks longtime host Bob McDonald talks about fully exposing himself in his new memoir Just Say Yes, his school report cards [“Bobby can do better...much better”], his appointment to the Order of Canada, having an asteroid named after him, getting a phonecall from Chris Hadfield in space, his interactions with Buzz Aldrin/Stephen Hawking/Carl Sagan/Peter Mansbridge, his unrestricted access visit to the Kennedy Space Center for the 2nd shuttle launch, and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Quirks & Quarks!

For Bob’s new memoir Just Say Yes, please visit https://douglas-mcintyre.com/collections/new-releases/products/9781771624206

For everything Quirks and Quarks on CBC Radio, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crooner Matt Dusk Returns!

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Canadian crooner Matt Dusk returns to talk about dining [and chit-chatting] with Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip, cutting a duet track with a pre-President Donald Trump, recording a song written by Bono & The Edge and meant for Frank Sinatra, lessons learned from his professional [and personal] relationship with the late great Tony Bennett, nervously approaching Harry Connick Jr at a meet & greet, bonding with Jason Priestley over Chet Baker, the mutual respect between him and Michael Buble, and how he is preparing for his upcoming 'Matt Dusk sings Tony Bennett' tour!

For everything Matt Dusk including his upcoming tour dates, please visit https://www.mattdusk.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharon Hampson, Sharon Lois & Bram

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Skinnamarinky dinky dink, Skinnamarinky do...I love you! Sharon Lois & Bram’s Sharon Hampson talks about their multi-generational appeal [now entertaining 5 generations!], coming up in the 1970s Toronto coffee-house scene, becoming a trio via the 'Mariposa in the Schools' program, their breakthrough 1978 debut album One Elephant-Deux Elephants, the origins of Elephant and Skinnamarink, why she so loves Steve Paikin and Bob Rae, memorable interactions with the Clintons/Colin Mochrie/Pete Seeger/Adrienne Clarkson/Paul Shaffer [Bram’s cousin!], and the surprising time that Mr Dressup dropped some salty language in front of her!

On October 15th, Brampton On Stage Proudly Presents Sharon & Randi - A Sharon, Lois & Bram Sing-Along as part of their Stagedoor Stories series...to join Sharon & her daughter Randi in a special celebration at The Rose Brampton, please visit https://tickets.brampton.ca/Online/default.asp

For everything else Sharon Lois & Bram, please visit https://www.sharonloisandbram.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Miller, Two-Term Toronto Mayor

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The City of Toronto’s two-term former Mayor David Miller talks about immigrating to Canada, his transformative experiences at Harvard, vivid memories from his campaign victories in 2003 [the BROOM!] and 2006 [the REPEAT!], his assessment of Mayor Chow’s current reign, governing in a system with 44 Councillors that have no party affiliation, why David Crombie remains a Toronto Legend [both are former Swansea boys], why they still call him Mr Mayor in the United States [although he misses wearing the Chain of Office], the importance of hand-written thank you notes, and why it’s inadvisable to play rugby while running for office [black eyes & chipped teeth are NOT a good look!]

David’s book Solved: How the World’s Great Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis is available at https://utorontopress.com/9781487506827/solved/

For more on David’s work at C40 Cities, please visit https://www.c40.org/our-team/david-miller/

For David’s Cities 1.5 podcast, please visit https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/cities-1.5-podcast

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Doyle, Nextdoor Canada

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Nextdoor Canada’s Managing Director Christopher Doyle talks about serving as a neighbourhood 'digital bulletin board' for 90 million verified users, why PROXIMITY differentiates them from other social media platforms, building upon their 'hyperlocal at scale' business model, serving as the gateway to actually putting down your phone and connecting in person, his past work experiences with Jack Dorsey and Scott Moore, why the ‘thanks’ button is utilized more in Canada than in any of their 10 other national markets, and why the company’s ticker symbol on the NYSE is ‘KIND’!

For everything Nextdoor Canada, please visit https://ca.nextdoor.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry MacDonald, The Shopify Story

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:20:00 -0000

'The Shopify Story' author Larry MacDonald talks about how a Canadian startup rocketed to become an e-commerce giant by empowering millions of entrepreneurs, the unexpectedly dynamic partnership of a quirky game-playing programming nerd [Tobias Lutke] and a demanding power-extrovert [Harley Finkelstein], getting ghosted by his main subjects Lutke and Finkelstein, the ‘flywheel effect’ of Shopify’s API, the cultural importance of Shopify staying based out of [and growing from] its downtown Ottawa base, how millionaires [and billionaires!] were created after Shopify’s 2015 IPO, and why Tobi feels that Harley has achieved a ‘Trust Battery Level’ of 100%!

Larry MacDonald's The Shopify Story: How a Startup Rocketed to E-commerce Giant by Empowering Millions of Entrepreneurs is available at https://ecwpress.com/products/the-shopify-story

To follow Larry as he follows Shopify, please check out his substack at https://shopify1000.substack.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Vizvary, Images in Vogue

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Images in Vogue’s Joe Vizvary talks about coming out of Vancouver in 1981, Much Music VJ Kim Clarke Champniss serving as their Manager before KCC joined MM, opening up for Duran Duran/Depeche Mode/Roxy Music/Bryan Adams, Geddy Lee’s superfan wife hooking them up with Rush’s manager Ray Danniels, his ‘pinch me moments’ meeting Tina Turner & Kim Mitchell, how modern touring equipment is much lighter than it was back in the 80s, and why his high school music students have such a hard time believing that the guy on stage in YouTube concert clips/music videos is their teacher!

Joe Vizvary and Images in Vogue will be playing live on Saturday Sept 28th at the Flato Markham Theatre along with The Box and Strange Advance...of course only Ed Sousa can bring you three legendary Canadian 80s acts in one night! Tickets and full info at https://flatomarkhamtheatre.ca/Online/mapSelect.asp

For everything Joe and Images in Vogue, please visit http://www.imagesinvogue.ca/preview2019.html

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Micallef, Toronto Star/Spacing

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Author/Journalist Shawn Micallef talks about moving from Windsor to Toronto in 2000, co-founding Spacing Magazine, morphing from writing for Eye Weekly to the Toronto Star, using psychogeography as the backbone of his first book STROLL, the immense ongoing changes in Toronto that led to his recently revising that book, his thoughts on Toronto Star colleague Edward Keenan/urbanist Richard Florida/Mayor Olivia Chow, and why he believes Toronto is like an infinite onion whose layers simply need to be peeled back!

Shawn’s newly revised version of Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto is published by Coach House Books and available at https://chbooks.com/Books/S/Stroll-updated-edition

Shawn will be appearing live as part of the Toronto International Festival of Authors [TIFA] on September 26 at ‘The Heart of the City: Celebrating Toronto’...full details are at https://festivalofauthors.ca/event/the-heart-of-the-city/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Zarzeczny, Elevate

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Elevate CEO Lisa Zarzeczny talks about the upcoming Elevate Festival, curating their 200+ speakers/thought leaders, Michelle Obama’s in-person presence [and her ‘driving directly onto the stage’ security requirements], recommending that Al Gore use the UP Express as a transit alternative, the surreal experience of grooving to The Fugees ‘Killing Me Softly’ in front of Wyclef Jean, the ‘super-smartness’ of Eric Schmidt and Sam Altman, the possibility of leveraging her relationship with Martha Stewart to entice Snoop Dogg, how Collision and Elevate are different & diverging conferences, commiserating with Venus Williams about Toronto’s traffic gridlock, and why the sheer volume of content means you MUST PLAN before attending Elevate 2024...’Don’t Just Show Up!’

For more on Lisa and this year’s Elevate Festival taking place Oct 1-3 in Toronto, please visit elevatefestival.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debbie Brill, High Jumper

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Canadian High Jumping legend Debbie Brill talks about developing the 'Brill Bend,' comparisons to the 'Fosbury Flop' [and her relationship with Dick Fosbury], jumping [and breaking world records] into her 50s, her positive interview experiences on the CBC with Adrienne Clarkson and Peter Gzowski, reaching that zen place of being ‘one with the jump,’ sharing a good chuckle with Queen Elizabeth, and why jumping ridiculously high was essentially “just this trick I could do for fun!”

Debbie will be inducted into the Trailblazer category at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame on October 23rd in Gatineau, Quebec...for more information, please visit Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at http://www.sportshall.ca/ and the Order of Sport Awards at https://orderofsport.ca/

Thanks to Jason Beck [@jasonbeck82] for some great research material!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Chan, Figure Skater

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0000

10x National Champion/3x World Champion/3x Olympic Medalist Patrick Chan talks about retiring at 27 as Canada’s most decorated figure skater, his transition to a decade of touring the world with Stars on Ice, training for his next career as a Financial Advisor, whether Kurt Browning chews his ear off about Reverse Mortgages, thriving through ‘six minutes of pressure’ at three different Olympic Games, his ‘pinch me’ moment meeting Roger Federer, receiving courtside honours at a Raptors game, keeping his Maple Leafs love suppressed when Trevor Linden presented him with a Vancouver Canucks jersey, and why he kind of/sort of/maybe regrets not throwing the first pitch at a Blue Jays game from the actual pitching mound!

Patrick will be awarded the Order of Sport and inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame on October 23rd in Gatineau, Quebec...for more information, please visit Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at http://www.sportshall.ca/ and the Order of Sport Awards at https://orderofsport.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolas Mulroney, Bond Bakery Brands

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Bond Bakery Brands CEO Nicolas Mulroney talks about the influence of his late father Brian [the 18th Prime Minister of Canada], growing up at 24 Sussex Drive, speedboating with President Bush, why he lives in Toronto but still loves the Habs, the entrepreneurial mentorship of Paul Desmarais Sr, building his portfolio of family-run bakeries within the Bond Bakery Brands platform, why NAFTA is a great name for a free-trade agreement but not so much for a bakery, the ‘Ozempic trend’ overtaking the bakery industry, and he provides updates on both mom Mila and big brother Ben!

For more on Nicolas Mulroney and Bond Bakery Brands, please visit www.bondbakerybrands.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudy Blair, Music & Entertainment Media

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Longtime Music & Entertainment Reporter Rudy Blair talks about working overnights at The Fan 590 while doing weekends at All Hits 680 CFTR, his transition from pushing buttons to getting in front of the microphone/camera, his induction into TWO Halls of Fame, his favourite interviews [Phil Collins, Barry White], his *ahem* less enjoyable interviews [Steven Seagal, Adrien Grenier, Jewel, Gene Simmons], and his exceptional interactions with Dustin Hoffman/Gordon Lightfoot/Lionel Richie/Shakira/Michael Bublé/Sting!

Join Rudy as he hosts the 8th annual Kiss Cystic Fibrosis Goodbye fundraiser on Sept 28th at The Opera House...for more info, donations and tickets please visit www.kisscfgoodbye dot com

For everything Rudy, please visit Rudy Blair Entertainment Media at https://rudyblairmedia.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Moore, Invictus Games

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 CEO Scott Moore talks about his face time with Harry and Meghan, how the event is akin to Prince Harry’s Paralympics for Veterans, the 550 athletes from 23 countries competing in 11 sports, making use of legacy venues from the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics [and the plans to leave behind their own $5MM financial legacy], the obvious reasons why they use whistles instead of starting guns, why everyone will gain inspiration from watching Heart of Invictus on Netflix, how he drew up the plans for the original Sportsnet studios on an Air Canada cocktail napkin, why Ted Rogers should be credited with keeping the Blue Jays in Toronto, and the story behind Rogers closing that 12 year $5.2 billion deal for the NHL Canadian broadcasting rights!

For more on the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 please visit https://invictusgames2025.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Esmie, Olympic Gold Medalist

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Sprinter and 4x100m Relay Olympic Gold Medalist Robert Esmie talks about why if you're Canadian you have to love Saturday nights in Georgia, a breakdown of that immortal 4x100m relay to win gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, his 'forever bond' with Donovan Bailey/Bruny Surin/Glenroy Gilbert/Carlton Chambers/Don Wittman, his interactions with PM Jean Chretien/Gordie Howe/Wayne Gretzky/Ron MacLean/Pinball Clemons/Carl Lewis/Michael Johnson, why HE is actually faster out of the blocks than Ben Johnson, at the age of 52 still getting challenged to race by young punks, and why the world wants [no, needs!] a Ben Johnson vs Carl Lewis throwback rematch!

For everything Robert Esmie, please visit www.Robertesmie.com and www.critiq.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gord Deppe, Spoons/Flock of Seagulls

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Spoons’ Gord Deppe talks about doing double duty as guitarist for A Flock of Seagulls, their 1982 breakthrough at the Police Picnic at Exhibition Stadium [Police, English Beat, Joan Jett, Oingo Boingo, Talking Heads], Nile Rodgers taking a liking to them while opening for Boy George & Culture Club, catching grief for that Thrifty’s ad campaign [‘Tarnished Spoons’], working with Daniel Lanois before he was Daniel Lanois, and wondering aloud why they can’t get a major auto manufacturer to use Romantic Traffic in an ad campaign!

Catch Gord doing double duty LIVE with both A Flock of Seagulls and the Spoons at Ed Sousa’s two-day Sousapalooza birthday bash at the El Mocambo on Fri Aug 16th/Sat Aug 17th. Also featuring Midge Ure, Chalk Circle, FourOneSix, Viera, and hosted by former MuchMusic VJ Michael Williams...tickets can be purchased at www.elmocambo.com

For everything Spoons, please visit https://www.spoonsmusic.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Ross, Communications Counsel

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Ex-City of Toronto/TTC Communicator Brad Ross talks about putting out a shingle and opening up his own firm, collaborating with Seth Rogen on TTC public service announcements, the most grievous cases of poor TTC rider etiquette [fornication! toenail clippers!], his adventures working under various Mayors [Lastman/Miller/Ford/Tory] and TTC Heads [Webster/Byford/Upfold/Leary], and why we have it much better with the TTC than we think we do!

For his Substack Hot Takes and everything else Brad Ross, please visit https://www.bradross.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Hanson, ex-Glass Tiger

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Glass Tiger founder/original drummer Michael Hanson talks about how two bands merged into Glass Tiger, opening up for Culture Club/Journey/Tina Turner/Moody Blues, why Tiger Beat magazine compared him to pinup pretty boy David Cassidy, the ‘Boy George Incident,’ his celebrity interactions at the Juno and Grammy Awards [Roger Daltry! Paul Simon! Celine Dion! Peter Cetera! Don Johnson! Peter Gabriel! Stevie Wonder!], being too busy to play Wayne Gretzky’s Royal Wedding, how he got Bobby Orr to autograph his guitar, why Brian Burke entrusted him with his Maple Leafs Briefcase [he was truculent!], and how he managed to evade the Iron Sheik’s ‘Camel Clutch’ finishing move!

For everything Michael Hanson, please visit www.michaelhansonofficial.com and www.radarloverecords.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Rowe, HOVER Drone Deliveries

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

HOVER founder Cameron Rowe talks about autonomous drone deliveries, his pitch on Dragons’ Den [turning DOWN an investment offer!], piggybacking on the investment injected into drone deliveries by Amazon and Google, his experiences in the Techstars startup network, acquiring his drone pilot’s license, the challenges behind landing in ‘unsecured delivery areas,’ and why he is counting on his drones to support his upcoming swim across Lake Ontario for SickKids!

For everything Cameron and HOVER, please visit www.hover.direct or https://www.linkedin.com/in/camrrowe/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vicky Sunohara, Hockey

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Three-time Olympic Medalist/Eight-time World Championship Medalist/Canadian Hockey icon Vicky Sunohara talks about jumping on the backyard rink at two years old, getting BANNED from the boys leagues due to gender, earning a scholarship to play at Northeastern University, donning PINK jerseys at the inaugural IIHF Women’s World Championships, her Olympic experiences at Nagano/Salt Lake City/Turin, returning to the University of Toronto to earn her degree and become the first full-time coach of the Varsity Blues Women’s ice hockey team, sharing her childhood scouting commentary directly with goalie Billy Smith [“what a dirty player!”], meeting Wayne Gretzky on the elevator, playing roller hockey with goalie Manon Rhéaume, and returning to her girlhood home's Scarborough roots!

Vicky will be awarded the Order of Sport and inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame on October 23rd in Gatineau, Quebec...for more information, please visit Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at http://www.sportshall.ca/ and the Order of Sport Awards at https://orderofsport.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Nestor, Tennis

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Canadian tennis legend Daniel Nestor talks about his 12 Grand Slam doubles titles, his coming out party as a 19 year old defeating world #1 Stefan Edberg at the 1992 Davis Cup, winning his 2000 Olympic Gold Medal with Sebastien Leroux at the Sydney Games, winning [and loving the atmosphere--one million pounds spent just on FLOWERS!] at Wimbledon, playing a Pro-Am tournament where he was the ‘Pro’ and The Great One Wayne Gretzky was the ‘Am,’ his interactions with David Beckham/Donovan Bailey/Carl Lewis/Drake/Ben Stiller/Carl Lewis/Steve Nash/Jimmy Connors/Ivan Lendl/Bjorn Borg/John McEnroe/Sandra Oh/Eric Lindros, and why breaking up with your doubles partner in tennis is NOT much different from breaking up with your girlfriend!

Daniel will be awarded the Order of Sport and inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame on October 23rd in Gatineau, Quebec...for more information, please visit Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at http://www.sportshall.ca/ and the Order of Sport Awards at https://orderofsport.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Randorf, Broadcaster

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Television PxP voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Dave Randorf talks about his time at TSN, Saturday nights at Hockey Night in Canada, finishing his 4th season calling Lightning games with Brian Engblom, heading to the arena in flip-flops & then being back in his swimming pool 30min after the game ends, catching up with the Hulkster while sunbathing on Clearwater Beach, Jon Cooper remembering him from Vancouver’s Sports Page, the amazing-ness of HHOFer Phil Esposito, and the PTSD he still suffers as a result of his selfie failure incident with Tom Hanks!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Sousa, 80s Music Impresario

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Love bowling? Love the music of the 80s? Ed Sousa talks about his love for BOTH, his signature trilby hat, turning a one-night charity concert with Honeymoon Suite & the Spoons into the largest indoor music festival in North America, growing up 5 minutes away from radio station CFNY, Curtis Joseph’s wife’s adoration of When In Rome, learning the value of intimate artist/fan interaction from Randy Bachman, why his dream show would be booking Simple Minds, spending time with Midge Ure/Martin Fry/Gord Deppe/Mike Score/Flock of Seagulls/Michael Williams/Saga/Art of Noise, the huge plans to celebrate his milestone 60th birthday, and why he builds EXPERIENCES and not just shows!

Get all the details on Ed’s upcoming shows at http://www.classicbowl.com/

Get tickets for Ed’s various shows by contacting him directly at sousa@classicbowl.com

Photo credit: Andrew Clowater Photography

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Merith, Author

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Retired Police Superintendent and now Author Keith Merith talks about his 31 years of service for the York Regional Police, the messages of truth/pain/optimism/perseverance delivered in his new memoir, his six principles of success, his fantastic experiences with Bernice and the late Herb Carnegie, and why his retirement has been so fabulous that it can only be best described as DELICIOUS!

A Darker Shade of Blue: A Police Officer’s Memoir is available from ECW Press at https://ecwpress.com/products/darker-shade-of-blue

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Dowbiggin, Author

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Media Triple Threat/Author Bruce Dowbiggin talks about co-writing with his son Evan [he’s like a sports ‘Rain Man’], the imminent integration of fellow sports journalist Eric Duhatschek into his own family, shuttling between Calgary and the 'Winter White House' in Florida, why newspaper columnists used to be the ‘Princes of the Pressbox,’ his career-changing investigative journalism into disbarred lawyer/former head of hockey players' union/convicted felon Alan Eagleson, why he doesn’t trade holiday greeting cards with Donald S. Cherry, and why Al Strachan still refuses to acknowledge him on the golf course!

Deal With It: The Trades That Stunned The NHL & Changed Hockey is available now at https://t.co/gQiRgSlMs4

For everything Bruce Dowbiggin, please go to https://brucedowbigginbooks.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Mary McKinnon, Author

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:30:00 -0000

International Best Selling Author Hannah Mary McKinnon talks about the imminent release of her latest suspense thriller ONLY ONE SURVIVES [‘sharing the spotlight can be murder!’], how a professional crisis saw her pivot from high-powered business executive to becoming an author [‘I’ve read a lot of books, so shouldn’t I be able to write one??’], aligning herself with the OTHER author Mary McKinnon, admiring Roger Moore from afar but Jeffrey Archer from up-close, why she’s a ‘plotter’ who interviews her own fictional characters, the writing process importance of the ‘puke draft’ [that’s the technical term], writing holiday romantic comedies under her alter ego of Holly Cassidy, and why she is such a fun and pleasant person despite regularly murdering people [fictionally, of course!]

For everything Hannah Mary McKinnon, please visit https://hannahmarymckinnon.com/

Hannah’s newest suspense thriller ‘ONLY ONE SURVIVES’ is available July 16th, or pre-order now at https://www.harpercollins.ca/only-one-survives/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ulf Nilsson, WHA/NHL Superstar

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Winnipeg Jets/NY Rangers Swedish superstar Ulf Nilsson talks about his jump to the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets in 1974, why The Golden Jet Bobby Hull was both such a great player AND a great teammate, why The Hot Line [Hedberg/Nilsson/Hull] SHOULD be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame, winning faceoffs against Gordie Howe in Houston, the behind-the-scenes maneuvering [collusion? racketeering?] that saw him and Anders Hedberg jump to the NHL’s NY Rangers as free agents, the ‘Potvin Sucks’ legacy of his broken ankle incident with HHOFer Denis Potvin, great memories of playing at MSG and hanging out at Studio 54, hosting ABBA for dinner at his house after their 1979 show at Radio City Music Hall, and why his wife insists that his coming from Sweden to play hockey in Winnipeg can only be the SECOND best thing that's happened in his life!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Beretta, WALKAWAY

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The ‘Father of Vehicle Return Insurance’ Vince Beretta talks about his trademarked/copyrighted WALKAWAY protection, his Jerry Maguire-like bedtime epiphany following an enlightening meeting with car dealer Michael Croxon, the product blowing up for Hyundai USA after Jeff Bridges’ voiced-over TV commercials aired in prime time, Nav Bhatia jumping aboard with his FOUR point play [even better than a trey!], his entrepreneurial partnership with Robert Varga, and a passionate defence as to why the auto industry is actually better than its sometimes-less-than-stellar reputation!

For more on Vince Beretta’s story, please visit https://insuranceinsight.ca/about-us/

Photo courtesy of Christopher Gentile Photography

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guy Rubino, Made To Order

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Chef Guy Rubino talks about Toronto’s 'fraternal foodies' The Rubino Brothers [along with past podcast guest Michael], starring in/producing 39 episodes of Made To Order on The Food Network [24hrs of footage shot got trimmed to 24min on TV], working out on a treadmill alongside Madonna, his first proper kitchen job at Nobu in NYC, his interactions with Sir Richard Branson/David Bowie/Natalie Portman/Sting/Oasis’ Gallagher brothers, an ugly misunderstanding with Nelly Furtado’s posse [you did NOT just give me the ‘Do you know who I am??’], the excitement about his signature Sizzling Black Cod On A Hot Stone dish, and the bros’ upcoming Immersive Culinary Tours of Italy!

For more on Guy Rubino, please visit http://livelocaltoday.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roland Gulliver, TIFA

Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Toronto International Festival of Authors Director Roland Gulliver talks about the 'multifaceted monster' that is TIFA, their MOTIVE crime and mystery festival coming up in June, their flagship Fall festival coming in September, making his career move from Edinburgh to Toronto just 3 weeks before the pandemic shut everything down, Linwood Barclay as a celebrity author [and former Toronto Star columnist], and why he STARTS a lot of books with the best of intentions!

The third annual MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, Canada’s largest, takes place June 7 to 9 at the Harbourfront Centre...more info at https://festivalofauthors.ca/crimeandmysteryfestival/

The 45th edition of TIFA’s flagship festival, Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival, will take place September 19 to 29...more info at https://festivalofauthors.ca/flagship-fall-festival/

For everything TIFA, please go to festivalofauthors.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Newman, CBC/Global/CTV/ABC

Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Television news anchor and journalist Kevin Newman talks about retirement after a 40 year career, his tough decision to choose between attending Hamburger or Western University, interviewing Leonard Nimoy for UWO’s CHRW campus radio, his first job getting coffee for the late great Peter Truman, his work at CBC/Global/CTV in Canada, heading to the Big Apple to join ABC World News [and subsequently Good Morning America], inspiring times working with Peter Jennings and Ted Koppel, his respect for PM Pierre Trudeau’s inability to suffer fools, and finishing his career in the exact same Scarborough Agincourt studio where he had started out at as a 5 year old on the ‘Uncle Bobby’ show!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inge Hammarström, Maple Leafs

Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Inge Hammarström connects from the South of France to talk about being discovered [with Borje Salming] by Leafs scout Gerry McNamara, leaving Sweden to join the Leafs lineup in 1973, their first practice at Maple Leaf Gardens in front of owner Harold Ballard [shooting on a 50 year old Johnny Bower!], Bobby Orr wishing them well while others were literally threatening to kill them on the ice [and taking slapshots at their unprotected calves from behind], great times with Darryl Sittler/Tiger Williams/Mike Palmateer/Lanny McDonald, his sadness at Borje Salming’s passing from ALS in 2022, the very handsome actor that played him in the Borje docu-series, his surprisingly good relationship with Harold Ballard off the ice, and how his good scouting instincts led him to highly recommend drafting Peter Forsberg [and Jaromir Jagr]!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Hues, Wang Chung

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Wang Chung’s Jack Hues implores everybody to have fun tonight...everybody Wang Chung tonight!!

Jack talks about his 40+ year partnership with Nick Feldman, why he chose to use a pseudonym [J'accuse, get it?], changing the band name from its original Huang Chung, huge tours with The Cars and Tina Turner, scoring the 1985 film To Live and Die in L.A., meeting his idols Tony Banks and Paul McCartney, hanging out with Willem Dafoe, and their imminent return to North America with the Abducted by the 80s tour!

Wang Chung’s first ever performance at Toronto’s legendary El Mocambo is on June 11th, to be recorded LIVE for a future vinyl and video release. Tickets available now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wang-chung-tickets-882600440677?aff=oddtdtcreator with a special Meet & Greet option with Jack & Nick.

For the Abducted by the 80’s Tour, please go to https://abductedbythe80s.com/

For everything else Wang Chung, please go to https://www.wangchung.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur Griffiths, Canucks/Grizzlies/GM Place

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Former owner of the Vancouver Canucks/Grizzlies and GM Place Arthur Griffiths talks about his family ties to Dr Ballard’s dog food empire, how his Mom convinced his Dad to purchase the Canucks, his reverence for the late great Pat Quinn, that incredible 1994 Canucks’ playoff run, getting involved with the concrete pour at GM Place, negotiating Bryan Adams as the first event at the new building, how a meeting to discuss acquiring an arena football team with Jerry Colangelo planted the seeds for instead seeking an NBA team, how close Earvin Magic Johnson came to joining the Grizzlies’ ownership group, how he has a new perspective on 1999 2nd overall pick Steve Francis’ refusal to play in Vancouver, feeling crushed when the Grizzlies fled to Memphis, and reliving Sidney Crosby’s 2010 Vancouver Olympics Golden Goal being scored at HIS arena!

For everything Arthur Griffiths, please visit https://www.arthurgriffiths.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Rosehill, Maple Leafs/Flyers

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Former Maple Leafs/Flyers tough hombre Jay Rosehill talks about his 13 year pro career, learning he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning while exiting the shower, living away from home for the first time while playing for the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, his NHL debut being thwarted by Nikolai Khabibulin’s poor paperwork, memories of his 1st NHL paycheque/game/goal, being mentored by Colton Orr as a teammate but later having to chuck knuckles with him as an opponent, memorable experiences with Brad May/Dennis Bonvie/Phil Kessel/John Tortorella/Paul Holmgren/Peter Laviolette, all the great fringe benefits of finishing his career playing in the UK, and partying with Stifler at the GOON premiere!

Enjoy Jay's 'Leafs Morning Take' podcast on any and all podcast players!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Reid, Glass Tiger

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Glass Tiger’s Sam Reid talks about how Tokyo became Glass Tiger after opening for Boy George & Culture Club at Maple Leaf Gardens, teaming up with Bryan Adams’ songwriting partner Jim Vallance, shooting TWO videos for Don’t Forget Me, opening on monster tours for Journey and Tina Turner, interesting Juno and Grammy ceremony experiences, giving Sir Rod Stewart vocal suggestions, getting dissed by Roger Hornsby and mistaken for David Hasselhoff, collaborating with Rik Emmett, and why almost 40 years later every day is still a great Glass Tiger Day!

On November 30th Glass Tiger plays the intimate Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts! All info is at https://bit.ly/GlassTiger-RHCPA

For everything Glass Tiger, please visit https://glasstiger.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sergio Di Zio, Actor

Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Actor Sergio Di Zio talks about FLASHPOINT being shot in Toronto, his over 100 credits in TV/film/theatre, working the stage with Megan ‘Anne of Green Gables’ Follows, his movie debut in National Lampoon’s Senior Trip with Jeremy Renner & Tommy Chong, his interactions with Russell Crowe/Ron Howard/Jeff Daniels, why he is NOT a huge fan of AI, and who he sometimes gets mistaken for!

Sergio stars with Megan Follows in “Four Minutes Twelve Seconds" until May 12 at Tarragon Theatre’s Extraspace...for full info please visit https://tarragontheatre.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Bailey, Thompson Twins

Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey talks about the 40th anniversary of Into The Gap, keeping in touch with his former bandmates Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway, the exposure that came with Top Of The Pops and MTV, opening for The Police while at the height of their fame [and dysfunction], playing 1985's Live Aid backed by Madonna, Howard Jones and Thomas Dolby encouraging him to resume touring Thompson Twins' music after a 27 year break, and seeing first-hand David Bowie's shockingly smooth stage entrance & exit!

For Tom Bailey, please visit http://www.thompsontwinstombailey.co.uk/

For Tom's upcoming shows in Laval and Toronto, please visit https://www.totallytubularfestival.com/

For Hired Gun Media, please visit www.facebook.com/hiredgunmedia

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Woods, Argos Year of the Rocket

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Toronto Argonauts historian & author Paul Woods takes us back to 1991’s Year of the Rocket, with great stories revolving around Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail, Wayne Gretzky, John Candy, Bruce McNall, Adam Rita, Mark Rypien, Dan Aykroyd, Matt Dunigan, Ricky Foggie and Michael 'Pinball' Clemons...with bonus stories about the Foot Stomp, the Flying Beer Can, Ricky Williams, Doug Flutie, former team president Keith Pelley’s return as CEO of MLSE, whether Joe Montana could have been an Argo [!!], and why McLeod Bethel-Thompson might just be the most interesting man in football!

For his books Year of the Rocket or Bouncing Back and everything else Paul Woods, please go to https://www.paulwoodsmedia.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven D’Souza, CBC

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The CBC’s Steven D’Souza talks about his 24 years at the CBC, his path from Richmond Hill to Ryerson to the Toronto Sun to the Canadian Press to the CBC, getting good advice from Tom Harrington and Peter Mansbridge, how covering Mayor Rob Ford prepared him for covering President Donald Trump, travelling the globe to cover the 2017 eclipse/George Floyd protests/World Cup soccer/Parkland school shooting/the papal conclave/Beijing Olympics/numerous hurricanes, sometimes getting mistaken for Ian Hanomansing or Francis D’Souza, and getting recognized by a fan at a Banana Republic outlet mall store in Pennsylvania!

To enjoy Steven D’Souza on The Fifth Estate please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/fifthestate

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Gane, Martha and the Muffins

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Martha and the Muffins co-founder Mark Gane [currently the sole Muffin] talks about being in their 47th year as a band, how they chose that name [and why it temporarily changed to ‘M Plus M’], interactions with a flirty Prime Minister Trudeau [Dad of our current PM] at the 1980 Juno Awards, ‘Echo Beach’ co-winning the Juno for Song of the Year, the boost they got from CHUM-FM/CFNY/The New Music/The Garys, hanging out with Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson, touring with Roxy Music/Eurythmics, and working with a (then) totally unknown producer in Hamilton named Daniel Lanois!

For everything Martha and the Muffins, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@MarthaandtheMuffinsOfficial

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Skahan, Hockey S&C Coach

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Elite Hockey Stength & Conditioning Coach Sean Skahan talks about his son Will’s expectations at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, his 19 years of NHL S&C coaching with the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild [as well as with the elite college hockey programs at U Minnesota/U North Dakota/Boston College/Boston U], meeting Cuba Gooding Jr and the Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger, the importance of getting Paul Kariya to buy into training as a team rather than as individuals, getting his name on the Stanley Cup and all the parties around that 2007 Ducks’ championship, his ‘Day with the Cup’ [and its Keeper] spent in Quincy MA, his interactions with ex-Maple Leafs brass Brian Burke/Mike Babcock/Randy Carlyle/Bruce Boudreau, and why he is still in awe of Snoop Dogg’s freestyle hockey rapping!

For everything Sean Skahan and Skahan Sports Conditioning, please visit https://skahansports.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claude Feig, CBC

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

The CBC’s Claude Feig talks about his Venezuelan roots, his emigration to North York, learning tv/radio while shooting hoops at Seneca College, working on ‘Sportsline’ for Jim Tatti and Mark Hebscher, covering the first-ever games for the Toronto Raptors franchise, interacting with 'Dr J' Julius Erving and the late great Burt Reynolds, interviewing his childhood idol Pele not once but twice, and shares the inside story on how he got the nickname Pele [and why his real name wouldn’t have fit on a jersey!]

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derry Grehan, Honeymoon Suite

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Honeymoon Suite’s Derry Grehan talks about their first new full length studio album in 16 years, playing live on American Idol with his daughter Leah Marlene and Katy Perry, how winning the Q107 Homegrown Contest launched their career, meeting Bob Dylan/Steven Tyler/Sir Rod Stewart at the 1986 Juno Awards [where they won Group of the Year], meeting Eddie Van Halen at Pearson airport, ‘acting’ as a guitarist in a Pepsi commerical, having their songs used in Miami Vice and Lethal Weapon, how he used a rental car to create his iconic ‘tire tread’ guitar, and the other iconic bands they will be playing with on an 80s-themed tour coming soon to YOUR town!

For everything Honeymoon Suite, please go to https://honeymoonsuiteband.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Harrington, CBC

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

43 year CBC all-star Tom Harrington talks about his Newfoundland origins, getting his CBC television start on The Tommy Hunter Show at age 7 [and later on Reach For The Top], starting university at 16 [!!!], working the sales floor at Tip Top Tailors [which lead to his start in the media], experiencing Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Fever in 1986 & 1993, calling Atlanta Olympics late-night softball solo off a monitor, the myth that ALL the CBC personalities know and hang out with each other, hosting Blue Jay telecasts at SkyDome with Brian Williams and John Cerutti, a fun Bob Cole corn flakes shopping story from the Nagano Olympics, and why his best career advice is to always say YES!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macho Man Randy Savage biographer Jon Finkel

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Author Jon Finkel talks about his new biography on the Macho Man Randy Savage! He shares the transformation from Randy Poffo>>Randy Savage>>Macho Man, the influence of his wrestling father Angelo and brother Leapin’ Lanny, his real-life marriage [and divorce] with Miss Elizabeth, his up and down relationships with Hulk Hogan and Vince McMahon, the ongoing power of his Slim Jim meat stick endorsement, and visiting the site of Randy Savage's untimely death in Seminole, Florida.

MACHO MAN: THE UNTAMED, UNBELIEVABLE LIFE OF RANDY SAVAGE is available now at https://ecwpress.com/products/macho-man

For everything Jon Finkel, please visit https://jonfinkel.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Kontos, NHL/Olympian

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000

NHL sniper Chris Kontos talks about his crazy hot 1989 playoff scoring run for Gretzky’s LA Kings, scoring FOUR goals in Tampa Bay Lightning’s inaugural game in 1992, winning an Olympic Silver Medal for Canada at the 1994 Lillehammer games, meeting Sylvester Stallone at the Fabulous Forum, his man-crush on Ron Duguay, and his amazing international hockey experiences playing in Finland/Sweden/Italy/Germany/Switzerland!

For everything Chris Kontos, please go to https://www.chriskontos.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Ferragine, Frankie Flowers

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Breakfast Television's Frank ‘Frankie Flowers’ Ferragine talks about his Holland Marsh origins, running into the Stavros/Longos/Fortinos families at the Ontario Food Terminal, getting his TV start on CKVR because he was the only Ferragine who talked without swearing, giving gardening tips to George Clooney/Sir Richard Branson/Dr Mehmet Oz/Kardinal Offishall/Dion Phaneuf/Elisha Cuthbert, declares whether Anthony Farnell & Mark Cullen are friends/enemies/frenemies, shares stories from 299 Queen St West and 33 Dundas St East working alongside Dina Pugliese/Kevin Frankish/Roger Petersen/Sid Seixeiro/Harold Hosein/Moses Znaimer, clarifies the naming transition from 'gypsy' moths to 'spongy' months, and trumpets the good advice of Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons!

For everything Frankie Flowers, please go to https://frankieflowers.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben McCabe, Bloom

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Bloom CEO Ben McCabe talks about his entrepreneurial journey, removing the stigma from reverse mortgages/equity releases, marking the transition from accumulation to decumulation of wealth in the retirement savings journey, and whether Bloom needs a boffo spokesman to combat their competition’s use of Kurt Browning/Peter Mansbridge/Tom Selleck!

For more on Bloom, please visit https://www.bloomfin.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim G C Moody, Tax Guru

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Canadian Income Tax Act Expert Kim G C Moody tells us what the ‘G C’ stands for, why he has a sock collection that rivals Prime Minister Trudeau’s, explains the difference between tax EVASION [illegal!] and AVOIDANCE [encouraged!], speculates on the tax-related reasons why Steven Stamkos may have chosen the Tampa Bay Lightning [Florida] over his hometown Maple Leafs [Ontario], explains how he squeezes the most out of his day with a 4:30am wakeup, and shares his bemusement at the ‘keyboard warriors’ that provide feedback to his weekly Financial Post columns!

For everything Kim G C Moody, please visit https://kimgcmoody.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rik Emmett, Lay It On The Line

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Singer/Songwriter/Poet/Guitarist Rik Emmett talks about his days in Toronto power trio Triumph, explains why he was pictured on the back of the Allied Forces album in a Habs jersey [blasphemous!], why even today he suffers from bad GAS [Guitar Acquisition Syndrome], how Mike Levine’s bad spelling led to Richard becoming Rik, pulling up to YOUR high school in the 70s with a tractor trailer full of pyro/flash pots/propane torches, helicoptering to the 1983 US Festival to play in front of 375,000 on Heavy Metal Sunday, going from watching the Maple Leafs sitting in his Granny’s Blues to hitting the actual MLG concert bowl stage, memories of playing the Ontario Place Forum/CNE Grandstand/Canada’s Wonderland, rocking out with Sammy Hagar and stealing Ted Nugent’s moves, why he would support Mediterranean guitarist Pavlo’s doing his next PBS Special ‘Live from Toronto,’ and why he always uses air quotes when describing himself as a ‘rock star!’

Rik Emmett’s memoir Lay It On The Line: A Backstage Pass to Rock Star Adventure, Conflict and TRIUMPH is published by ECW Press...please visit https://ecwpress.com/products/lay-it-on-the-line

Brampton On Stage presents Rik Emmett on Tuesday April 9th at The Rose Studio inside The Rose Brampton. Part of their Stagedoor Stories series, audiences will travel with Rik on a journey through a life of music via intimate concert and conversation...please visit https://tickets.brampton.ca/Online/default.aspRik website

For absolutely everything Rik Emmett please visit https://www.rikemmett.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Carson, Breast Cancer Canada

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

Breast Cancer Canada CEO Kimberly Carson talks about breast cancer being 50+ diseases at 5 different stages affecting both women AND men [the most diagnosed cancer worldwide], her focus on ‘precision oncology’ [personalized care], the differences between leading charitable vs non-profit vs for-profit organizations, why PREVENTION is the best way to stop breast cancer, being on the leading edge of implementing AI technology into research, HOW to ask donors for money, and why Progress is Beautiful!

For everything Breast Cancer Canada, please go to: https://breastcancerprogress.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Nirav Patel, Whole Body MRI

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Whole Body MRI Co-CEO and Chief of Radiology Dr Nirav Patel talks about full body screening, why they are the only clinic of their kind in Ontario, the misconceptions about ‘private clinics,’ the movement from reactive to preventative healthcare, why radiologists are the specialty with the most vacation time, and why Kim Kardashian raving about full-body scans is good for both patient awareness and autonomy!

For more on Whole Body MRI, please visit them at https://wholebodymri.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don McDougall, Birth of the Blue Jays

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Former Labatt Brewing Company President Don McDougall shares the story of the birth of our Toronto Blue Jays, co-starring Paul Godfrey, Paul Beeston, Peter Bavasi, Pat Gillick, Herb Solway, Ted Rogers, Howard Webster, Page Wadsworth, Sydney Cooper, Charles Bronfman, Neil MacCarl, Bob McCown, Ray Kroc, Sid Oland and featuring a cameo by Alan Eagleson!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Rafuse, Shift Collab

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0000

Shift Collab CEO Megan Rafuse talks about creating Canada’s Go-To Mental Health Company, why therapy is like going to the gym [and why choosing a therapist is like dating], how all business relationships are also human relationships, the importance of understanding your ‘Zone of Genius,’ bootstrapping a start-up with a co-founder who is also her husband, the industry challenges of her competition coming from venture/insurance-backed technology-driven therapy networks, running a company that is made up of 91% women, and why ‘doing the work’ matters when it comes to your mental health!

For more on Megan and Shift Collab, please visit https://www.shiftcollab.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gordie Johnson, Big Sugar

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson talks about hanging around with ‘Uncle Charlie’ during the Rolling Stones’ Toronto rehearsals, Keith Richards stealing CDs from his duffle bag, enjoying relaxed table-talk with Eric Clapton, sharing enchiladas & Modelo Especials with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, getting a superlative comparison to Eddie Van Halen courtesy of Joe Satriani, Rush’s Alex Lifeson gifting his double-neck guitar because it was affecting his golf swing, Mrs. Johnson’s need for an ice cream bar leading to close friendships with the Black Crowes’ Chris & Rich Robinson, backing up Molly Johnson as she opened for Ray Charles at the Ontario Place Forum, his ex-Air Force Dad surprisingly chaperoning him to see Rush at Detroit’s Cobo Hall, and why his litmus test for a great show is whether everyone sweat through their underwear!

Brampton On Stage presents Big Sugar at The Rose on Thursday March 21st! For show info & tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/42Ti8R9

For everything Gordie Johnson and Big Sugar, please go to https://www.bigsugar.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Wharnsby, Journalist/Author

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Journalist and Author Tim Wharnsby talks about his time at the Toronto Sun/Globe & Mail/Hockey Night in Canada and shares great stories about the characters involved in Canada’s 2002 Olympic Hockey Gold Medal team including Wayne Gretzky, Joe Sakic, Pat Quinn, Chris Pronger, Russ Courtnall, Bobby Clarke, Owen Nolan, Bob Nicholson and Bob Cole! BONUS MATERIAL: Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman...as human beings one is a stud, and one is a dud!

Tim’s book Gold: How Gretzky's Men Ended Canada's 50-Year Olympic Drought can be found wherever you get your books!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Holy Grail of Hockey Cards with Jason Simonds

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Heritage Auction’s Consignment Director Jason Simonds shares the incredible story behind the discovery of the Holy Grail/White Whale/Loch Ness Monster/Bigfoot of hockey cards...a full case of 16 unopened/sealed boxes of 1979/1980 O Pee Chee NHL hockey cards, which may [or may not] contain an estimated 27 Wayne Gretzky rookie cards. The expected value when the auction process is completed is somewhere around $3 MILLION US dollars!!! And that doesn’t even take into account all those sticks of chewing gum!

Jason Simonds and Heritage Auctions can be found at https://www.ha.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Murphy, Ownr CEO

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Ownr CEO Shane Murphy talks about helping entrepreneurs simplify starting their own businesses, why he came to Toronto as a victim of financial circumstances, his path of starting a tech platform that has been acquired by RBCx, the apparent hypocrisy of moving from starting HIS own business to now working for ‘The Man’ [only Canada’s largest bank!], Canadian entrepreneurship trends [micro-preneurs/solo-preneurs that are truly bootstrapping] and why we should STOP using the term ‘side-hustle,’ why it no longer takes money to make money, reconciling the facts that although it has never been easier to start your own business there is an 80% failure rate over 5 years, his promise that the company blog is a supremely exciting resource, how he managed to calm his parents when he announced he was leaving corporate litigation for starting up his own small business, and he shares the dirty secrets of starting your own business that corporate lawyers don’t want you to know! [spoiler alert: it’s lots of cut & paste]

For everything that Ownr can do for small business entrepreneurs, visit https://www.ownr.co/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Head, Subversives-The History of Lowest Of The Low

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Director Simon Head talks about his documentary ‘Subversives–The History of Lowest Of The Low,’ the vital importance of having both ‘Low Karma’ and ‘Errors & Omissions insurance,’ the bravery needed to take on this project with NO prior film-making experience nor qualifications, the thick-skin needed during the editing process, his Mom’s stellar contributions to transcribing 35 hours of interviews, the surprising difficulties in procuring archival footage from CTV/Bell/MuchMusic/CBC, his interesting interactions with Andy Koyama/Art Bergmann/Page Publications/Sum41/Platinum Blonde, and why Lowest of the Low has Bon Jovi-like status in Buffalo NY!

For everything Simon Head [including his documentary and his podcast], please go to http://apologue.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damien Cox, Media Triple Threat

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Journalist/Broadcaster/Author Damien Cox talks about starting out from The Toronto Star’s Scarborough bureau [the Toronto Zoo beat], co-hosting Prime Time Sports with the Bobcat Bob McCown [otherwise known as The Cutting Edge...with listeners!], his afternoon show on The FAN and subsequent books with Gord Stellick, his stint on Hockey Night in Canada during the Strombo Years, his thoughts on the major players [Darryl/Lanny/Borje/Inge/Captain Video/Palmy/Tiger/Harold] involved in his new book on the 1977/78 Toronto Maple Leafs, his love for Wayne Gretzky and lack thereof for Leo Cahill & Pat Quinn, his unprecedented 10+ year handshake agreement with The Toronto Star, and why simply speaking his mind is what he does best!

For everything Damien Cox including his latest book [written with Gord Stellick] ‘REVIVAL: The Chaotic, Colourful Journey of the 1977-78 Toronto Maple Leafs’ please visit: https://www.damospin.ca/books/revival

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Ehrenworth, Sports Memorabilia

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Frameworth Sports Marketing President Brian Ehrenworth talks about his transformational business pivot experienced on The Madison’s patio as a result of beer + hockey sticks + ’The Killer’ Doug Gilmour, signing Mike Weir two weeks before he won the 2003 Masters, his industry-changing autograph exclusivity deal signed with a 15 year old Sidney Crosby [originally only done to save his Mike Weir deal!], his development of the Wayne Gretzky fantasy camps [and hitching a ride on The Great One’s private jet], opening Gardoonies sports bar directly across Carlton St from Maple Leaf Gardens [with his partners Doug Gilmour & Bob McCown], bringing Bobby Hull home for dinner [and why the Golden Jet was such a stickler for producing a legible autograph], playing blackjack in Vegas [underage!] with Bill Russell/Ray Nitschke/Mickey Mantle, conducting Borje Salming’s last autograph signing session, and sharing cookies with ‘The Greatest’ Muhammad Ali!

For everything Frameworth Sports Marketing, please visit https://frameworth.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rod Black, Canada’s Broadcaster

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Broadcaster Rod Black talks about his [former] moustache, his baseball-playing boys + the fabulous Butler bros [Rob & Rich], running away from home to meet Bobby Hull, DJ’ing at his Winnipeg roller rink, covering multiple Olympic Games, and his interactions with all of [but not limited to] Bill Cosby, O.J. Simpson, Bruce/Caitlin Jenner, Leo Rautins, Sir Charles Barkley, The Golden Boy Donny Lalonde, The Golden Jet Bobby Hull, Iron Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, John Shannon, Marv Albert, Morris Peterson, Dale Hawerchuk, Duane Ford, Joe Carter, Phil Esposito, Wayne Gretzky, Jesse The Body Ventura, Jack The Coach Armstrong, Elvis Stojko, Alan Thicke, Matthew Perry, the Harlem Globetrotters, Doug Beeforth, Sandie Rinaldo, and [of course] Snoop Dogg!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laurie Boschman, Hockey Ministries International

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

1000+ game NHL centreman Laurie Boschman talks about his 30 years working with Hockey Ministries International, getting the call [on a rotary phone!] from Harold Ballard that the Maple Leafs had drafted him 9th overall in 1979, checking into his hotel behind Andre the Giant and worrying that HE was attending the same training camp, the surreal experience of his first Maple Leafs’ training camp with Sittler/Salming/McDonald/Palmateer/Tiger Williams, as a rookie learning from ‘that old fossil’ Leafs legend Ron Ellis, his coach Mike Nykoluk phoning his poor parents back home in Brandon MB to tell them that he had been BRAINWASHED, getting conscripted to play for the new Ottawa Senators expansion franchise [and being named their first-ever Captain], finishing his hockey career playing on ice meant for curling in the UK, and his thoughts on former agents Al Eagleson & Bill Watters!

As part of the NHL’s All Star Weekend in Toronto, you can attend the All Star Breakfast hosted by Hockey Ministries International on Sat Feb 3rd at the Fairmount Royal York hotel...full details at https://www.hockeyministries.org/toronto/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Frew Returns, 80s/90s REWIND

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Glass Tiger’s Alan Frew returns to talk about his upcoming 80s/90s REWIND live concert, why Glass Tiger is the world’s most industrious most lazy band, his fear that a fan will tell him that their Granny finds him ‘hot,’ how an unsigned bar band from Newmarket opened for Boy George & Culture Club at Maple Leaf Gardens [and how he had to high-tail it back right afterwards to do his midnight shift as an orderly at Newmarket Hospital], how his ‘funny accent’ led him directly to both fights & romances [“guys hated it, girls loved it”], his unplanned collaborations with Bryan Adams and Sir Rod Stewart, his friendship with incoming MLSE CEO Keith Pelley, and his cherished up close & personal time with Sir Paul McCartney!

Come dressed in your best 80s & 90s gear when Alan Frew plays The Opera House with 80s/90s REWIND live on Sat Feb 17! Full ticket info at https://theoperahousetoronto.com/event/80s-rewind-alan-frew/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Bowes, Broadcaster/Author

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Broadcaster turned Author Lisa Bowes talks about starting out as a 'fliegen' at TSN, putting in the extra hours at Maple Leaf Gardens, taking over for Rod Black at CTV Winnipeg, working on CBC’s weekly documentary program Sports Journal, all the creativity & innovations that came out of The Score Television Network, calling Women's Ice Hockey [and Canada's Gold Medal] at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, convincing Gary Bettman to do his best ‘duck call’ live on TV, covering the ‘Finnish Flash’ Teemu Selanne during his time in Winnipeg, and why she has high hopes for her ‘Lucy Tries Sports’ book series!

For everything Lisa Bowes, please go to https://lucytriessports.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Boyle, Exhibition Place

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Exhibition Place CEO Don Boyle talks about the logistics behind holding 1600+ annual events attracting 5.5MM visitors, the grandeur of the Princes’ [not Princess!] Gates, how many Torontonians' first job was working at the CNE, turning the area under the Gardiner into a cattle yard during the Royal Winter Fair, increasing access via Liberty Village/the existing GO station/the NEW Ontario Line station, the expansion plans for BMO Field ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the Exhibition Stadium baseball field markers embedded in the asphalt parking lot, and he shares BREAKING NEWS of a possible ‘Transit Game’ event next summer!

For everything Exhibition Place, please visit www.explace.on.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Dingman, 2x Stanley Cup Champion

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Former NHLer & two-time Stanley Cup champion Chris Dingman talks about the WHL bus rides during his 4 years playing Junior in Brandon MB, getting drafted 19th overall by the Calgary Flames, his first NHL game lining up against Stevie Y and the Red Wings, winning his first Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001, winning his second Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004, his interactions with Tortorella/Belak/Bourque/Bowman/St Louis/Forsberg/Patrick Roy/Andreychuk/Sakic/Lecavalier, his overseas stints playing in Sweden & Denmark [he had his own fanclub chant!], transitioning to a post-playing broadcasting career, and why he wears BOTH Stanley Cup rings to all his sales calls!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Brown, Nelson CEO

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Nelson President & CEO Steve Brown talks about leading the digital transformation at a 110 year old business known as ‘that textbook company,’ moving from paper output into an immersive digital learning platform called EDWIN, why he insisted that NO users manual be required & that information be ONLY one click away, leveraging AI/generative AI/large language models, why his educational industry peers don’t like it when he uses the terms ‘customers’ or ‘consumers,’ the need to build a ‘safe sandbox’ for learning, why his legacy of empathetic leadership will be measured in GDP advances, and the 'root cause' need to get down to that FIFTH iteration of asking ‘WHY??’

For more on Nelson, please visit https://www.nelson.com/

For more on their digital learning ecosystem called EDWIN, please visit https://edwin.app/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Vanderjagt, Kicker

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Legendary NFL/CFL Kicker Mike Vanderjagt talks about whether he or Donovan Bailey ‘owns’ the Town of Oakville, his WVU college kicking debut [9yd punt in front of 76,000 fans televised on ESPN], his Arena Football League experience with the Minnesota Fighting Pike [actually a Walleye in the logo!], his back-2-back Grey Cup championships with the Flutie/Clemons Argonauts [and how he lost & recovered the actual Grey Cup!], his 9 NFL seasons finishing as the most accurate kicker in history, why you ‘punt for show and kick for dough,’ his interactions with Peyton Manning/Edgerrin James/Marvin Harrison/Bill Parcells/Jerry Jones/Don Matthews, kicking a 46 yard field goal on the streets of Manhattan with David Letterman as his holder, installing full sized NFL regulation uprights in his Milton backyard, his top-of-the-line 99 rating on Madden, and serving as the kicking stand-in for noted thespian Tony Danza in The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon...and by the way, maybe you heard that he had a bit of a brouhaha with Peyton Manning back in 2002???

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sander Meijers, Adyen

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Adyen’s Canadian Country Manager Sander Meijers talks about the innovations in fintech leading the push towards ‘unified commerce,’ why it’s not a question of ‘if’ but rather ‘when’ his global firm applies for a Canadian banking license, why consumers should expect the SAME shopping experience whether shopping on-line or in a bricks-and-mortar store, taking on this great adventure with his family’s move from Amsterdam to Toronto, why he brought his ELECTRIC bike with him from bicycle-friendly Amsterdam, his ongoing search for local Bitterballen [Dutch meatballs], and he clarifies that his home country is actually called The Netherlands and not Holland!

For more on Adyen and its single platform for unified commerce, please visit https://www.adyen.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Pachter, Canada’s Artist

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Canada’s Artist Charles Pachter talks moose, hockey murals and why the Queen WAS amused!

Charles shares the stories behind meeting his husband Keith Lem [Orillia aristocracy!], the inspiration from his lifelong friendship with ‘Peggy Nature’ [Margaret Atwood at Camp White Pine], his mother’s reaction to his Leafs/Habs murals going up in the TTC College Street subway station [“it’s the basement, but at least it’s permanent!’], opening the ‘other Shaw Festival’ and then building his ‘palace’ in the middle of downtown Toronto, his breakout ‘Queen on a Moose’ painting selling for $10K [far exceeding the $1.2K he had asked for], doing for the Moose ['Monarch of the North'] what Andy Warhol did for Marilyn Monroe, developing his brand of ‘affectionate mischief,’ serving as the late great Mayor Mel Lastman’s Moose Mentor, creating his alter ego the film critic Don Rouge-Humber, and his attempts to explain the economics [and insanity] of the art world!

For everything Charles Pachter, please visit https://cpachter.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Stanley, LOTL/The Stephen Stanley Band

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Stephen Stanley talks about his new album with The Stephen Stanley Band, his 23 years with The Lowest of the Low [with a few breaks & a few break-ups mixed in], why ‘Shakespeare My Butt’ was [at the time] both an albatross and a gold medal, his memories of enjoying 4am nachos at Sneaky Dee’s with Dave Bookman, presenting a bouquet of roses better suited for Secretariat to Luciano Pavarotti at Massey Hall [and later playing there himself], turning DOWN opening tour slots with Bryan Adams/Barenaked Ladies/Violent Femmes, his connections to The Mynah Bird/Yorkville music scene, making the move from Toronto to Wolfe Island, and why 9 out of 10 doctors do NOT recommend yogurt as the cure for smoking bad weed!

For everything Stephen Stanley and The Stephen Stanley Band’s new album ‘Before the Collapse of the Hive,’ please visit https://stephenstanleyband.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian McFarlane, HNIC/Peter Puck

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

The Man/the Myth/the Legend Brian McFarlane talks about his 25 years on Hockey Night in Canada, his time down south with NBC and CBS, being in the Maple Leaf Gardens’ gondola for the LAST Maple Leafs Stanley Cup win in 1967 [and crashing the team party afterwards with his wife!], getting banned from MLG by owner Harold Ballard [but nonetheless doing his job from outside the arena on the Carlton St sidewalk!], the imminent comeback of Peter [and Penny!] Puck, playing hockey with Jean Beliveau/Gordie Howe/Rocket Richard/Wayne Gretzky/Mario Lemieux, his Dad being the original author of The Hardy Boys novels, penning the words to ‘Clear the Track, Here Comes Shack!’, and his fun [and not so fun] times with Harold Ballard at Maple Leaf Gardens!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norm O’Reilly, Business the NHL Way

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Author Dr Norm O’Reilly talks about why the NHL makes a fantastic business case study, transferring lessons learned from the ice to the boardroom, why love him or loathe him Gary Bettman is a strong 'in control' leader, the future of NHL expansion both domestically & globally, why the Arizona franchise experiment is unlikely to die, how the NHL successfully led all major sports leagues into the Las Vegas market, the star power achieved with the book’s foreward written by Gary Bettman and its afterward written by Hayley Wickenheiser, how many ADDITIONAL NHL teams he speculates could be supported in Toronto & Montreal, the trends indicating that it won’t be long before there are more Americans playing hockey than Canadians [!!], he explains the ‘bag of cash’ syndrome relative to sports gambling issues, and he provides local ‘insider’ expertise on where to get the best Lobster Rolls in Maine!

Norm O’Reilly & Rick Burton’s 'Business the NHL Way: Lessons from the Fastest Game on Ice' is published by UTP Press and is available here: https://utorontopress.com/9781487508760/business-the-nhl-way/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Hayes, Broadcaster

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

1 Minute Morning’s Tom Hayes talks about career stops at Scarborough Cable/CKVR-Barrie/CTV News/CityNews/Global News, his broadcasting brothers from another mother Bill Hayes/Bryan Hayes/John [Hayes] Derringer, the surprise of Tik Tok providing 50% of his current viewing audience, his memorable interactions with Lady Di/Mick Jagger/Robert De Niro/Paul Stanley, and the crazy details behind his investigative reporting that led to the creation of ‘The Hayes Amendment’ in our provincial liquor legislation!

Look for '1 Minute Morning' on facebook, twitter/X, linked in, instagram and tik tok!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salah Bachir, Entrepreneur/Philanthropist

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:20:00 -0000

Entrepreneur, publisher, art collector, fundraiser, philanthropist and now author Salah Bachir shares stories from his life and his new memoir ‘First to Leave the Party: My Life With Ordinary People…Who Happen to be Famous’ involving Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Joan Rivers, Doris Day, Cesar Chavez, Diahann Carroll, Andy Warhol and many more!

‘First to Leave the Party: My Life With Ordinary People…Who Happen to be Famous’ is published by Penguin Random House Canada and is available wherever you get your books or go to https://salahbachir.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristian Noel Pedersen, Xmas Singer/Songwriter

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Christmas Singer/Songwriter Kristian Noel Pedersen confirms his middle name is legit and not a marketing tool, talks about the release of his 15th annual original Xmas album ‘A Christmas Around Town,’ shares his love for 'Bandcamp-Heads' & Mariah Carey, and extols the virtues of apparently silly projects being able to bring people together!

For the full Kristian Noel Pedersen Experience, please visit https://akristiankindachristmas.bandcamp.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randi Druzin, Author

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Author Randi Druzin talks about her new book Behind the Mask: A Revealing Look at Twelve of the Greatest Goalies in Hockey History, sharing interesting stories about Mike 'The Popcorn Kid' Palmateer, Henrik Lundqvist, Carey Price, Grant Fuhr, Vladislav Tretiak, Marc-André Fleury, Roberto Luongo, Tony Esposito, Gerry Cheevers, Rogie Vachon, Ed Giacomin and Roger Crozier. She also concurs that the greatest piece of goaltender artwork is Ken Danby’s ‘At The Crease’!

For more on Randi, please visit www.druzin.com

Behind the Mask: A Revealing Look at Twelve of the Greatest Goalies in Hockey History can be purchased wherever you like to buy your books!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Ambrogio, Broadcaster

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

College of Sports Media/TSN’s Tony Ambrogio talks about his interactions with Dan Marino/Darryl Sittler/Wayne Gretzky/Ernie Harwell/Jean Beliveau/Tom Cheek/Dick Enberg/Dino Ciccarelli, the industry innovations that came from The Score Television Network [the ticker! live post-game news conferences! Steve Kouleas!], why he is a BIG HIT in New Zealand, the importance of providing Descriptive Video, his PA work for the OHL’s Mississauga Steelheads, the best practical advice he gives his students at the College Of Sports Media, and Tommy Lasorda’s explanation for why so many Italians are named TONY!

For the full Tony Ambrogio Experience, please visit https://tonyambrogio.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Mosher, UTP Publisher

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

University of Toronto Press President/Publisher/CEO Jessica Mosher talks about their ‘diversity of voices & ideas’ mandate both in the U of T community and globally, the ongoing disruption related to the growth of AI [and why it needs to retain a ‘human loop’], the rapidly changing mix of printed vs electronic books, why she doesn’t mind if you purchase your Varsity Blues hoodie from a bookstore OR order it online, informs us of the shocking existence of COUNTERFEIT textbooks [!!], and shares the excitement around the upcoming 125th anniversary of UTP!

Visit UTP at https://utorontopress.com/ and follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/utpress/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Stemmle, Olympic Skier/Broadcaster

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

CBC Sports ski analyst Brian Stemmle talks about his experiences representing Canada at FOUR Winter Olympic Games, choosing to follow his dream of becoming Steve Podborski instead of Darryl Sittler, his FIRST race also being Steve Podborski’s LAST race as the Crazy Canucks era came to an end, why he didn’t want the doctors to cut him out of his racing suit after his horrible 1989 crash at Kitzbuhel, very nearly losing his $20,000 winner’s cheque in temporarily lost luggage, his celebrity encounters with Lynda Carter/Joe Sakic/Janet & Wayne Gretzky, why Aurora’s StemmEL Drive signage needed a re-do, and why his initial broadcasting goal was to NOT pull a ‘Cindy Brady’ when the red light came on!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons, Toronto Argonauts

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Toronto Argonauts Legend #31 Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons flashes that megawatt smile and talks about the upcoming 7th Annual Christmas with the Clemons event at Roy Thompson Hall, why Doug Flutie was the BEST football player he ever played with, how he took on a mentoring role with Raghib ‘The Rocket’ Ismail, his connections to the Blue Jays through the Mayor of Dunedin [his hometown], his love for ‘The Giz’ Henry ‘Gizmo’ Williams, why his photo opp with the late NBAer 7’6” Manute Bol was subtitled ‘Ma-nute & Mi-nute,’ his respect for the introspective individuality of Ricky Williams, and why both he and the host miss the gone but not forgotten Olive Garden!

Christmas With The Clemons celebrates the holidays with their 7th Annual Performance In Service of Marginalized Youth on Wed Dec 6th at Roy Thompson Hall...get your tickets at http://christmaswiththeclemons.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Mendonca, YouTuber/Podcaster

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:30:00 -0000

YouTuber & Podcaster Dave Mendonca talks about the talented team he came up the ranks with at The Score Television Network [Sid Seixeiro, Tim Micallef, Adnan Virk, Simon Bennett, Greg Sansone, Elliotte Friedman, James Sharman, Cabbie Richards], asking Jerome 'JYD' Williams & Matt Devlin to write the forewards to his book on the Toronto Raptors, his possibly illegally recorded phone interview with Beyonce, seizing the day to force himself into the frame with Liv Tyler & Ed Norton during filming of The Incredible Hulk, shooting his shot with Jamie Foxx, bonding with Star Wars droid C-3PO [Anthony Daniels], and how he made his way from the Chicken Factory to nationally televised sports reporting!

Dave can be found anywhere and everywhere:

**Ultimate Fun Jobs YouTube Channel & Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateFunJobs

**Ultimate Fun Jobs Audio Podcast: Apple Podcasts/Spotify/wherever you listen to podcasts

**Marvelous Dads YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marvelousdads

**LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemendonca/

**Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DaveMendonca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grenville ‘G’ Pinto, Violinist

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Violinist Grenville ‘G’ Pinto talks about performing for the Biebs & Selena [on the outs at the time]/Bill Clinton/Honest Ed Mirvish/The Killer Dougie Gilmour, how the violin is the closest instrument to the human voice, collaborating with the ‘Lord of the Strings’ Mediterranean guitarist Pavlo, the extraordinary talent of the late John Ritter as Jack Tripper, his exceptional version of Dr Dre’s ‘Still D.R.E.,’ why he does NOT feel the need to purchase hand insurance, and why he is considered to be the Russell Peters of the violin!

For everything Grenville ‘G’ Pinto, please go to https://www.gpinto.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kypreos, Entrepreneur

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

Broadcaster/Stanley Cup Champion/Entrepreneur Nick Kypreos talks about his spectacular cameo alongside Kobe Bryant/Sandra Oh/Robert Wuhl in HBO’s Arli$$, his outstanding relationship with Doug MacLean, repping the Greek community while playing for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, winning a Stanley Cup with the NY Rangers, winning a Calder Cup with 'the NY Yankees of the AHL' the Hershey Bears, the fortuitous bounce of almost but not quite getting fired after his first year at Sportsnet, and how he has transitioned to becoming a business mogul with The Little Buddha Cocktail Company & his Next Rewards app!

Nick is a busy guy! You can catch up with him at....

https://www.nextsportsgroup.com/

https://www.littlebuddhacc.com/

https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/real-kyper-bourne/

Nick’s memoir Undrafted: Hockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a Pro can be found at https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Undrafted/Nick-Kypreos/9781982146825

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feed Drop! Broadcaster Roger Ashby on the Ted Woloshyn Podcast

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000

This is a feed drop from our friends at the Ted Woloshyn Podcast! Host Ted Woloshyn [a past Toronto Legends guest himself!] interviews Canadian Music and Broadcast Hall of Fame inductee Roger Ashby as he looks back on his 50+ year career in radio and the fascinating people he has met along the way!

Website: https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedwoloshyn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TedWoloshyn

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-woloshyn

Produced by Gatt Broadcast Services

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes [including Ted Woloshyn's!] available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sylvia Ng, ReturnBear

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

ReturnBear CEO Sylvia Ng talks about making product returns from e-commerce purchases better for all concerned parties [including our planet], the massive $60B returns market in Canada alone, how the consumer trends of ‘Try Before You Buy’ & ‘Bracket Buying’ are driving this growth in product returns, why the shipping/fulfillment process is so different from the returns process [isn’t it just the reverse?], how she has brought skills from her experiences at the University of Waterloo, Northwestern University, eBay, Google & Shopify to a nascent start-up in the ‘product returns efficiency’ space, and how productive one can be when you combine creativity with anxiety!

For more info on Sylvia Ng and ReturnBear, please visit https://www.returnbear.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean-Jacques Taylor on Deion Sanders

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Journalist/Author Jean-Jacques Taylor talks about his new book providing an all-access insider's look at Deion Sanders, how Deion went from PRIME TIME to COACH PRIME, how Deion meets his college athletes at THEIR level [dominating IG, a DJ in the locker room] while still keeping it Old School, Deion’s surprisingly calm & quiet favourite pastime of fishing, why Deion never pays attention to ‘they,’ why all Deion’s meetings start as soon as he shows up [and why even his sons are not exempt from punishment if they aren’t in their seats ready to go], why Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is a marketing genius, and how Deion contributes to his players’ mental health by holding weekly meetings where he implores them to Get Nekkid!

Jean-Jacques Taylor’s new book COACH PRIME: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men is available wherever you get your books or at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/coach-prime-jean-jacques-taylor?variant=41001195569186

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerry McNamara, Discovering Borje & Drafting Wendel

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM [and goalie!] Gerry McNamara talks about Brandon Walsh/Jason Priestley playing him in the upcoming Borje Salming bio-pic, Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan personally reaching out to bring him back into the Maple Leafs alumni family, the first time he hit that Maple Leaf Gardens ice [replacing Johnny Bower!], the day he got hired as a Maple Leafs Special Assignment Scout, the incredible story behind his Xmas 1972 trip to Sweden where he discovered Borje Salming/Inge Hammarstrom/Anders Hedberg/Ulf Nilsson, why owner Harold Ballard treated him great but was ultimately a Jekyll & Hyde personality, the deliberations behind selecting Wendel Clark #1 overall at the 1985 NHL entry draft [instead of Craig Simpson!], why he won’t reveal where he keeps his 1989 Stanley Cup championship ring earned as a scout with the Calgary Flames, the strange speculation that Bobby Orr could NOT skate backwards, and he clears the air on a few things he wanted to get off of his chest!

Thanks to Joe Tilley for sharing some great audio clips...JOE TILLEY’S GREAT CANADIAN SPORTS SHOW can be enjoyed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJVqzgKh3yXVv5Z88UIgVBw

Thanks to Sean Mitton for arranging the interview with Gerry! Sean is a past TORONTO LEGEND, and his episode of this podcast can be enjoyed at https://www.torontolegends.ca/sean-mitton/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denise Donlon, Fearless As Possible

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Order of Canada recipient Denise Donlon talks about moving from Whitesnake’s ‘Slide It In’ tour to The New Music, becoming an on-air personality/VJ at MuchMusic, launching MuchMoreMusic, her thoughts on Moses Znaimer/Christopher Ward/Rick Campanelli/Bill Welychka/George Stroumboulopoulos, going into labour while hosting a live television event with the Cowboy Junkies, taking over at Sony Music Canada precisely at the same moment the global recording industry began imploding, moving to our national broadcaster to run CBC Radio, producing Bill Clinton’s 60th birthday bash and raising $21MM in a single night, co-hosting TheZoomer tv show with Lord Conrad Black, and tells us from how far away she can identify if an approaching fan is making a bee-line for her or for her husband Murray McLauchlan!

Denise’s memoir ‘Fearless as Possible (Under the Circumstances)’ is available at https://houseofanansi.com/products/fearless-as-possible-under-the-circumstances

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Manning, MLSE

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

MLSE’s Bill Manning talks about his leadership of the Toronto Argonauts & Toronto FC, working alongside Brendan Shanahan [Maple Leafs] and Masai Ujiri [Raptors], growing up with 2 of the Baldwin brothers in Massapequa on Long Island [did you know Alec was actually called Xander as a child?], what culture change Pinball Clemons told him was needed with the Argos [‘too many silos, need more bridges’], sharing memories of Argo greats Condredge Holloway/Terry Greer/Rocket Ismail/Terry Metcalf, how he brought new TFC Head Coach John Herdman over to pursue his ‘bullseye’ career opportunity, an emotional 2017 MLS championship ring ceremony with Tim Leiweke, how Larry Tanenbaum convinced him to bring his family 'up north' to Toronto, and why authenticity is key if anointing a Drake-equivalent level celebrity fan for the Argos or TFC!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ivan Doroschuk, Men Without Hats

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

"We can dance if we want to/ We can leave your friends behind/ ’Cause your friends don’t dance/ And if they don’t dance/ Well, they’re no friends of mine!” --- Men Without Hats’ Ivan Doroschuk talks about The Safety Dance, Pop Goes The World, touring in 2023 [GPS] vs in 1983 [Rand McNally road maps], how Howard Jones taught him to enjoy the rigours of the road, the power of their videos on MTV and MuchMusic, jetting on the Concorde back & forth from NYC to the UK to film a video, the pride of being an answer on Jeopardy and the source for Weird Al Yankovic’s Brady Bunch-themed parody of The Safety Dance, retro touring [sometimes on 80s cruises] with The English Beat/Katrina & the Waves/Flock of Seagulls/The Box/Berlin/Human League/B52s/Eddie Money/Wang Chung/the GoGos, why his favourite cultural reference to The Safety Dance was on Beavis and Butt-Head, why Montreal was the Little Apple to NYC’s The Big Apple, and he shares the origin story of why he wrote The Safety Dance in the first place!

For everything Ivan, please visit https://www.safetydance.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Paikin, TVO

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

TVO Superstar Steve Paikin talks about his 5 shows over 31 years [and counting] at Ontario’s public television channel, starting his broadcasting career alongside Michael Landsberg at UofT Radio, chasing ambulances at The Hamilton Spectator, why he agrees with the host that Boston is the City of Champions, why Mikhail Gorbachev [impactful!] & Mordecai Richler [prickly!] were notable interviewees, his interactions with Elwy Yost/Scotty Bowman/Ken Dryden/Hugh Heron/Kenny Stabler/Doug Ford, his Dad’s creative note explaining Steve’s school absence to attend the inaugural Toronto Blue Jays game in 1977, he provides an update on the currently ongoing labour dispute at TVO, and he sidesteps the mysterious question of why you NEVER see him AND Polkaroo in the same room at the same time!

For everything Steve Paikin, please go to https://www.tvo.org/theagenda

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pavlo Simtikidis, Mediterranean Music

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Opa!! Guitar virtuoso & 'Lord of the Strings' Pavlo Simtikidis talks about going from Pape & Danforth to selling CDs at the One of a Kind Craft Show to his PBS Special 'Live from Santorini,' swimming upstream against record label executives who told him he was ‘too ethnic’ and to ‘get rid of the bouzouki,’ successfully suing Jay-Z & R Kelly for copyright infringement [he is now a co-writer of FIESTA!], touring around the world consistently for over 25 years, his collaborations with Jose Feliciano/Gordon Lightfoot/Rik Emmett/Kim Mitchell [and his desired collaboration with Sting], playing for then-Prince now-King Charles [whose Dad Prince Philip was born in Greece!], how you can join his OPA [Official Pavlo Admirers] fanclub, why he gifts his guitar to a lucky fan after every show, and why he may take the path of least resistance and shoot his next PBS TV Special from his hometown ‘Live from Toronto’!

Saturday October 28th: Brampton On Stage presents Pavlo Live at The Rose Brampton! Please visit https://shorturl.at/pqtwI for full info & tickets

For everything Pavlo, please visit https://www.pavlo.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruny Surin, Olympic Gold Medallist

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Go Get It! 1996 Olympic Gold Medallist Sprinter & Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Paris 2024 Olympics Bruny Surin talks about why ‘the me I see is the me I will be,’ coming to Quebec from Haiti as a 7 year old, his infatuation with Carl Lewis [and eventual visit to his Houston mansion], being linked together forever in Canadian sports history as brothers with Donovan Bailey/Robert Esmie/Glenroy Gilbert/Carlton Chambers, why he no longer accepts unsolicited sprinting challenges from the general public [nor from his daughters!], he shares inside information on the status of Andre De Grasse heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics [spoiler alert: Andre is going to be DANGEROUS!], his mixed results from applying his natural athletic abilities to canoeing, and he wonders whatever became of his Olympic Gold Medal-winning spikes??

For everything Bruny Surin, please go to https://www.surin.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carolyn MacKenzie, The Morning Show

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Global TV’s The Morning Show co-host Carolyn MacKenzie talks about ‘adulting’ while studying Journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa, the transition from reporter to news anchor to lifestyle host allowing her to become more of her authentic self, how her show is effectively ‘an hour with friends,’ why eating crickets first thing in the morning on an empty stomach is NOT advisable, why she preferred the controlled environment of a broadcast studio vs beaming in from home during covid, her guest experiences with Will Ferrell/Eric McCormack/Jann Arden/Stacey ‘Fergie’ Ferguson, covering Harry & Meghan’s Royal Wedding, why broadcasting's universal must-do mantra is 'showing up,' and how her co-host Jeff McArthur is more like a mischievous brother than a television husband!

For everything Carolyn MacKenzie and The Morning Show, please visit https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-morning-show

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Lang, The Region 105.9

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

The Region 105.9’s Morning Man Jim Lang talks about the power of hyper-local radio, the awe–inspiring signage he encountered while visiting Lee Eckley at CHUM-FM [‘through these doors walk the finest radio talent in Canada’], his Humber College internship with an absolutely all-star broadcasting team at Q107 [John Derringer, Gene Valaitis, Jane Hawtin, Andy Frost, John Gallagher, Jimmy James, Bob Mackowycz Sr, Steve Anthony], enjoying his one & only LIVE Stanley Cup parade while working in Montreal in 1993, covering Super Bowls 42 & 43, the different level of restaurants visited by players vs media while working as travelling beat reporter for the Toronto Maple Leafs, co-writing memoirs with NHLers Tie Domi/Max Domi/Wendel Clark/Bryan Berard, working on 'Everyday Hockey Heroes' with Bobby Margarita/Bob McKenzie/The Bobfather, and how he combines just 6hrs sleep with “coffee o’clock” to dominate his 5a-10a weekday morning radio timeslot!

For everything Jim Lang, please go to https://1059theregion.com/members/jim-lang/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean-Marc Pisapia Returns, 40th Anniversary of The Box

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

The Box’s Jean-Marc Pisapia returns to the podcast ahead of an exciting 3 stop Ontario visit to talk about touring in 1983 versus in 2023 [these days he hits the stage when he would normally be going to bed, LOL], why L’Affaire Dumoutier is still his absolute favourite song [and he explains that iconic video!], his first professional job with Ivan Doroschuk and [a pre-The Safety Dance] Men Without Hats, his favourite tour memories with The Spoons/Chris de Burgh/The Pretenders/Jethro Tull, playing ‘festivals’ versus ‘soft seaters,’ his first taste of fame getting kicked out of a McDonald’s on Montreal’s Ste Catherine Street because the autograph requests were causing a commotion, clarifies the video vs recording roles in the band of ‘a real trooper’ the great Sass Jordan, re-opening the El Mocambo with 2 shows in 2021, a spoiler alert for the ONLY cover song they will play during a live show [hint: you can dance if you want to, you can leave your friends behind], and a public service announcement warning about what you will get on your internet browser if you incorrectly type in the band’s website TheBoxBand.com!

Get your tickets NOW NOW NOW:

Sept 28th at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre: https://capitoltheatre.com/events/the-box-2023-09-28-730-pm/

Sept 29th at Oakville Centre For Performing Arts: https://www.oakvillecentre.ca/whats-on/upcoming-events/the-box-with-opening-act-one-ugly-cowboy/

Sept 30th at the Brass Monkey in Ottawa: https://www.thebrassmonkey.ca/

For everything Jean-Marc Pisapia and The Box, please visit https://theboxband.com/ ... "and make sure you put the 'band' part in otherwise you will just get a lot of cardboard!"

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Raichlen, The Barbecue Bible

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Grill On!! BBQ Master Steven Raichlen talks about the 25th anniversary of his landmark book The Barbecue Bible [and how it can stand in for the actual Bible], his new PBS show Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue, why grilling is the world’s most universal cooking method, his newfound love for Planchas & Griddles, why his favourite form of live fire cooking is Cave Man grilling, why he employs not one but two Fire Wranglers on set, how he avoids packing on the pounds with all that food lying around [‘be a taster, not an eater’], battling [and beating!] an Iron Chef on his home turf in Tokyo, blowing Italians’ minds by GRILLING a pizza [mamma mia!], why his French-language skills are Quebecois-approved, and shares some fun facts about The Big Green Egg [the first version was actually...RED!]

For absolutely everything Steven Raichlen, please visit https://barbecuebible.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug MacLean, Coach/GM/Executive/Broadcaster/Author

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

NHL Coach/GM/Executive/Broadcaster and now Author Doug MacLean introduces his new book DRAFT DAY: How Hockey Teams Pick Winners or Get Left Behind and shares stories from a lifetime in hockey including his first pro head coaching job with the Baltimore Skipjacks, his first NHL head coaching job with the Florida Panthers, starting the Columbus Blue Jackets from scratch, why you need at least 10 of your own draft picks on the team to win a Stanley Cup, and the difficulties of the ‘GM Conundrum.’

And of course Doug has great stories about Bob McCown [‘two verbal brawls...they were VICIOUS!’], Scott Morrison [‘he made this book happen!’], Jim Balsillie [‘getting into the NHL will be tough? Don’t tell ME what’s tough!’], Nick Kypreos [‘he got me into broadcasting!’], Kenny Albert [‘I hired him first and gave him his start!’], the relationship status of Ron MacLean & Don Cherry [‘I hope they can be buddies again, but it will never be the same’], John Shannon, Nelson Millman, Brian Wood, Gino Cavallini, and his parents Jim & Fran!

DRAFT DAY: How Hockey Teams Pick Winners or Get Left Behind is available October 3rd or pre-order now wherever you get your books or visit https://www.simonandschuster.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Sharman, Footy & Pie Enthusiast

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Room 442 & Footy Prime the Podcast host James Sharman talks about his UK accent drawing more girls than fights as a 16 year old being plopped into a Mississauga high school, being a pre-launch pre-day oner at Headline Sports [and its eventual morphing into The Score], tagging along with Elliotte Friedman to interview the great Pele, the importance of TFC’s birth in 2006, the mentorship of Sportsnet’s Gerry Dobson, the differences between British and North American play-by-play commentary, John Herdman’s curious decision to leave the Canadian National Mens’ Team [and hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup] for the opportunity to rebuild TFC, the Saudi Arabian sportwashing now rocking global soccer, why he expects the 2026 FIFA World Cup partially hosted in Canada to be a ‘Festival of Football,’ and why Sharman’s Proper Pies [under the leadership of his wife Toni] is quickly building a food empire!

Sharman’s Proper Pies can be discovered at https://sharmansproper.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harley Redlick, Sharp Edge Picks

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Sports betting industry expert Harley Redlick provides an outstanding primer on the Ontario sports gambling industry [as it moved from black to grey to white market], shares his ’10 Commandments of Successful Sports Betting,’ explains why the NFL is King when it comes to sports wagering, suggests that the consumer/operator/regulator relationships serve as a ‘Betting Business Bermuda Triangle,’ and asserts why the Connor McDavid sportsbook ads are obviously targeted at children [“No adult is taking gambling advice from a brand ambassador who can’t even grow a beard!”]

For everything Harley Redlick, please visit http://sharpedgepicks.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Bailey Returns, TIFF 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey returns to the podcast to talk TIFF 2023, about the ramifications of the Hollywood actors/writers strike on the red carpet, about the most attention-grabbing & most highly-anticipated films [and their stars], how you can enjoy TIFF even if you aren’t attending any movies, the ‘informal market’ that drives the incredible amount of business transactions being done during the festival, and who you should be keeping your eyes open for on the streets of Toronto [spoiler: Sly Stallone, Paul Simon, Spike Lee, Sean Penn, David Byrne, Ethan Hawke, Little Nas X, Finn Wolfhard, Salma Hayek, Viggo Mortensen, and a free show from Nickelback]!

For all things TIFF September 7-17, please visit https://www.tiff.net/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Waxman, Dine and Destinations

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Dine Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Sara Waxman talks about meeting her husband Al three days after arriving in Toronto from Winnipeg, his worldwide popularity from the television shows King of Kensington, Cagney & Lacey and Twice in a Lifetime, her 25 year run as the Toronto Sun’s restaurant critic, her renowned cookbooks & house parties, Al’s statue in Kensington Market, her appointment to the Order of Ontario, and the joy she gets from working on her multimedia empire with her son Adam!

Read. Watch. Listen. For everything Sara Waxman please visit https://dineanddestinations.com/ and https://dinemagazine.ca/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenny Albert, Broadcaster

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

With the imminent publication of his memoir A Mic For All Seasons, the most versatile sports broadcaster in North America Kenny Albert talks about learning by osmosis from Dad Marv and Uncles Al & Steve, working alongside The Great One Wayne Gretzky [and #99 writing the foreword to his book], taking over for ‘the Vin Scully of hockey’ Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, the confusion about how John Tavares pronounces his own name, starting his career as the voice of the AHL’s Baltimore Skipjacks while rooming on the road with the NHL’s 3rd all-time winningest coach Barry Trotz, working 37 days in the Edmonton NHL covid bubble, covering the biggest moments in the US vs Canada rivalry in both Mens & Womens Olympic hockey, how close he came to NOT meeting his future wife while working the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals for NHL Radio, why the controversial ‘FoxTrax’ glowing puck was actually ahead of its time, his love for ‘The World's Most Famous Arena’ Madison Square Garden [and for the Vancouver Canucks!], how he managed to somehow cover 4 different pro sports over just 4 days, and why the Jose Bautista bat flip is the single most asked about call from his 30+ year/3000+ game broadcasting career!

Kenny Albert’s A Mic for All Seasons can be preordered NOW wherever you like to get your books...go to publisher Triumph Books for more info at https://www.triumphbooks.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrell Sampson, King of NHL ‘94

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

King of NHL ’94 World Championships organizer Darrell Sampson talks about why the GOAT of all hockey video games [from a 16 bit computing world!] still resonates today at its 30th anniversary, that scene in 'Swingers' where Vince Vaughn made Wayne Gretzky’s head bleed and legs spasm [actually NOT from NHL '94 which was fightless/bloodless], Jaromir Jagr being the last player to play in the NHL who also played in the entire 16 bit era of hockey video games, the craziness of holding their inaugural championship tournament at Maple Leaf Real Sports concurrently with Mats Sundin’s statue induction on Legends Row, why he paid 'JR' Jeremy Roenick for a pre-tournament CAMEO greeting, getting actual NHL player love for NHL '94 from Theo Fleury & Teemu Selanne, why an AUSTRALIAN is flying into Toronto just for the tournament, and why [with regards to game glitches/bugs] if it’s in the game then IT’S IN THE GAME!

The King of ’94 World Championships take place in Toronto on Sept 23/24...visit http://www.kingof94.ca/home.html for full info!

Watch Darrell on TSN’s ‘The GOAT of All Hockey Games!’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoxrGU6kfxs

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirsten Jones, Raising Empowered Athletes

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Raising Empowered Athletes author Kirsten Jones talks about her membership in the William & Mary Athletics Hall of Fame alongside Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons, shares stories from 15 years on the global footwear team at Nike under founder Phil Knight, parses the real from the fictional in Matt Damon/Ben Affleck’s Nike movie AIR, draws lessons from [in]famous athlete/parent combos including Tiger/Earl Woods, Bronny/LeBron James & Lonzo-LiAngelo-LeMelo/LaVar Ball, transferring her experiences as a peak performance & sports parenting coach to writing a book, why sleep/nutrition/hydration are all superpowers, how sports experiences translate into building LIFE skills, the inherent dangers of the professionalization of youth sports, why you must recognize that you only get 18 summers to enjoy with your child, and why the ONLY six words a parent should ever say to their child athlete are I LOVE TO WATCH YOU PLAY!

Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave, and Resilient Kids is available NOW wherever you get your books!

For everything Kirsten Jones, please visit www.KirstenJonesInc.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available 24/7/365 at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zane Caplansky, Deli King/Mustard Maven

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Zane Caplansky from Caplansky’s Delicatessen talks about the titans of Jewish Deli [Yitz’s, Centre Street Deli, Pancer's, Shopsy’s, Switzer’s], his origins at the Monarch Tavern [T.O.’s first pop-up], the role of Thunderin’ Thelma [T.O.’s first modern day food truck], opening his eponymous restaurant on College St, collecting Geddy Lee’s email address & naming a meal after him, why Adam Sandler couldn’t resist bussing tables, the legacy of the Caplan name in local/provincial/national politics, reverse assimilating by changing his name BACK to Caplansky, the importance of [past podcast guest] David Sax’s encouragement, the power of reading ‘What Colour is Your Parachute?,’ how MUSTARD became his passion, and why these days it’s perfectly OK to Jew It Up!

For everything Zane, please visit Caplansky’s Delicatessen at www.caplanskys.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available 24/7/365 at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zev Shalev, Narativ/Uber Producer

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Narativ’s Zev Shalev has travelled from Israel to South Africa to Bathurst/St Clair [arriving with $2k in a snowstorm] to NYC to LA & back to Toronto, along the way sharing experiences with Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Valerie Pringle, Dan Matheson, Jennifer Hedger, Arisa Cox, Ben Chin, the late Sarika Sehgal, Dina Pugliese, Roz Weston, Billie Holiday, Barb Williams, Moses Znaimer, Cheryl Hickey, Rick Campanelli, Harry Smith, Bob Schieffer, Julie Chen, Leslie Moonves, Wendy Mesley, Oprah Winfrey, Paula Applebaum-Secemski and last but not least Elon Musk! Great memories from Canada AM, U8TV: The Lofters, TORONTO 1 [the A-List! Last Call!], ET Canada, CBS News’ The Early Show, Oprah’s HARPO Productions, and The Weekly with Wendy Mesley. Zev also tells us what he is doing now on behalf of investigative journalism at Narativ.org--‘Where the Truth Lives’!

Please visit https://narativ.org/ and also enjoy the Narativ with Zev Shalev podcast wherever you get your podcasts or at https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/narativ-with-zev-shalev-audio/id1491093967

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syd ‘The Jewel’ Vanderpool, Boxing Champion

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Canadian boxing legend Syd 'The Jewel' Vanderpool talks about working out with his 4 older brothers in the makeshift boxing ring in the carport of their Kitchener home, winning his first bout at 6 and a half years old [!!!], meeting the emotional hurricane that is Iron Mike Tyson, missing out on meeting Wayne Gretzky despite arranging for his daughter Paulina to sing the national anthem before one of his bouts, his epic internationally televised championship title fights against Bernard ‘The Executioner’ Hopkins & Jaff ‘Left Hook’ Lacy, meeting his idol Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s mom [and admiring her gold Mercedes], being trained by the Godfather of Detroit Boxing Emanuel Steward & hanging out with Tommy ‘Hitman’ Hearns, developing his skills alongside boxing icons including his older brother Fitz/Lennox Lewis/Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho, choosing a Diana Ross song as his ring walkup music, the origin stories for his MANY nicknames as well as his ‘Vanderpeeps’ fan club following, continuing to get residuals for his acting appearance in a Meg Ryan/Omar Epps movie, and demonstrates an awesome spot-on impersonation of his outlandish promoter Don King!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Wilcox, CHiPs

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

7-Mary-3! 7-Mary-3! Jon Baker is IN the house! CHiPs star Larry Wilcox talks about going from Wyoming to Vietnam to Hollywood, his big break getting $450/week acting opposite a Collie named LASSIE, initially turning DOWN the role of Officer Jon Baker, meeting Presidents Reagan & Bush Sr, why today he recognizes that anonymity is a GIFT, being haunted to this day by Ponch’s singing rendition of ‘Celebration,’ how the motorcycle duo got access to those extensive LA freeways, why NEITHER of them actually had a valid motorcycle license during CHiPs, the seven episodes where Erik Estrada’s absence was filled by Olympic Champion Bruce Jenner, why they rarely pulled their guns BUT did have to on Danny Bonaduce, how he ALMOST beat out Don Johnson for the role of Miami Vice’s Sonny Crockett, why he still today dreams of the truffles at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel, and how he & Erik Estrada navigated the highs & lows of celebrity to today becoming GREAT FRIENDS!

Host’s comment: I am very pleased that Larry has not let one bad experience with some really bad apples overpower his otherwise positive experiences in Toronto & Canada...standing in solidarity with Larry, I officially announce that Michael MacMillan, Seaton McLean [and by extension Sonja Smits] are permanently BANNED from ever appearing on the TORONTO LEGENDS podcast.

Larry Wilcox will be appearing in Hamilton on Sept 23/24...for absolutely everything Larry, please visit https://larrywilcox.net/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nic Sulsky, PointsBet Canada

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

PointsBet Canada’s Chief Commercial Officer Nic Sulsky provides an A+ primer on the Ontario iGaming market, why it was essential to move from a ‘grey’ to a licensed/regulated sports betting market, how partnering with MLSE builds on the strength of 365 live events per year, building a ‘challenger brand’ by being authentically Canadian & wrapping yourself in the red & white flag [via The Trailer Park Boys!], his Family Channel days of driving coast to coast with 2 puppets transporting a jar of ocean water from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean [!?!?], building American fantasy sports disrupter Monkey Knife Fight from scratch & selling it for $90MM less than 3 years later [and how The Simpsons inspired the company name], his incredible respect for Michael Landsberg after appearing on Off The Record 50+ times, and why he strongly believes that 'the action IS the juice!'

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Molloy, Luxury Real Estate

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Molloy + Van Wert’s Jimmy Molloy talks about a lifetime spent in the Annex/Yorkville, how being a busboy in 1976 was “a summer job that got out of control” resulting in his ownership of French fine dining institution Auberge Gavroche, transferring his service skills to the world of luxury real estate, wise lessons learned from Franco Prevedello/Galen Weston Sr/Bar Italia, how a home is ‘the filing cabinet of your life,’ why serving people & relationships are fundamental to business success, the $36MM list price for a Four Seasons Penthouse, and Muskoka house-hunting in a limo with the BackStreet Boys’ Nick Carter in a post-9/11 purchasing panic!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Welychka, MuchMusic/MuchMoreMusic

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Global News Morning Kingston’s Bill Welychka talks about starting at MuchMusic the same week he graduated from Seneca College’s Radio and TV Arts program, the surreal experience of moving from WATCHING [on tv] to WORKING alongside Christopher Ward/Steve Anthony/Michael Williams/Laurie Brown/Denise Donlon, sliding from MuchMusic over to MuchMoreMusic, his anticipation for and involvement in the upcoming MuchMusic documentary '299 Queen Street West,' why the visionary Moses Znaimer’s Speakers Corner was way ahead of YouTube, how his move to Kingston allowed him to rekindle friendships with The Tragically Hip, his memories of fun [and not so fun] interviews with Prince/David Bowie/Robert Smith/Mick Jagger/Lindsay Buckingham/Mick Fleetwood/Avril Lavigne/Blur/Liam Gallagher/Goo Goo Dolls, why he absolutely loves living in Kingston, and what you can look forward to in his upcoming autobiography!

Bill’s autobiography “Bill Welychka, A Happy Has-Been” is coming soon! For more info please go to www.BillWelychka.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Burke, Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Champ

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

While awaiting his day with the Stanley Cup in Scottsdale, Vegas Golden Knights Director of Goaltending Sean Burke talks about his 18 year NHL career, lugging his goaltending equipment on the TTC from his Bloor/Dufferin home [before buying a Chevy Cavalier hatchback!], the misfortune of facing Wayne Gretzky on his return to Edmonton in the 1989 All Star game, representing Canada at TWO Olympic games, why he wasn’t shy to chuck the knuckles, why it’s great to play in warm weather markets and go straight from the arena to the sunshine in flip-flops, what we in Toronto can expect from new GM Brad Treliving, the confusion that would ensue when leaving tickets for Brian Burke, why an NHL goalie even needs a goalie coach, why goaltenders the size of Mike Palmateer/Allan Bester would be hard pressed to even get a chance to play in the current day NHL, and his plans for an adaptation of Ballad of the Whiskey Robber [with or without Johnny Depp]!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen Baxter, MuchMusic/CityTV/In Fashion

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Freed Developments’ Glen Baxter talks about making the move from Montreal to Toronto, doing CBC French language traffic reports without ever owning a car, getting ‘the call’ in 1991 from Moses Znaimer, his 20 years at 299 Queen Street West for MuchMusic/CityTV/CTV's In Fashion, his excellent interactions with David Bowie/Drake/Rihanna/Deadmau5/Jeanne Beker/Tim Blanks/Jay Levine/Rick Campanelli/Dave Foley/Alex Lifeson/Joe Mimran/Michael Budman/Don Green, his NOT so excellent interactions with Barney the Dinosaur [so many PR people!] & an unnamed world-famous illusionist ['watch my hairline!'], why the MMVAs were ‘the greatest day of the year,’ the strict 'addition by subtraction' rule he applies to his closet full of 25 winter suits/25 summer suits, and the 20 year burden he endured being clothed head to toe by Hugo Boss!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Kouleas, Hockey Broadcaster/Podcaster

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Sirius XM/Kool Button Podcast’s Steve Kouleas shares tales from over 30 years in hockey broadcasting via TSN/The Score/Sirius, gives shoutouts to the gang from Woburn CI & Ryerson, shares the parallel universe of his Dad being at Paul Henderson’s Goal of the Century in Moscow 1972 AND Steve being at Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal in Vancouver 2010, talks about sharing a smoke & a drink with St Louis Blues superfan Jon Hamm, supporting Bob Uecker & Bob Costas in the SkyDome broadcast booth, being in the right place at the right time with the right pen to get an autograph from Foster Hewitt, the untold story behind the secret video of Steve catching Dave Winfield’s baseball bat [!!!!], why he finally put together his ‘hockey basement,’ hosting a radio show from the dearly departed Wayne Gretzky’s Restaurant, calling play-by-play for the only season of the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL-affiliate the Toronto Roadrunners [huh?!], confirms that The Score originally INVENTED NHL Trade Deadline coverage, and speculates on what you hear most often on the streets of Toronto: Hey Landsberg, Hey Simmons, Hey Hebsy or Hey Koolie!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl Hickey, ET Canada

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey talks about being a Day One co-host of our domestic version of the iconic Entertainment Tonight brand, moving up the career ladder from Shallow Lake to Owen Sound to London to Barrie to the Big Smoke, the surreal experience of going from watching Rick Campanelli on MM to being his co-host, the multiple life victories achieved in her Le Chateau power suit, her excellent experiences with Oprah Winfrey/Celine Dion/Mary Hart/Matt Damon/Brad Pitt/George Clooney/Don Cheadle, her less-than-excellent experience with one of the American Idol judges [names we need names!], why she is off Twitter but testing Threads, and how sleeves of saltine crackers got her through her time in the air as Global TV’s chopper reporter!

Enjoy “Living Better with Cheryl Hickey: A Modern Family Home Makeover” on YouTube and Facebook, documenting the renovation of her family home in conjunction with Alair Homes benefitting the Sick Kids Foundation!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Morreale, 2x Grey Cup Champ/CEBL

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Canadian Elite Basketball League Co-Founder/Commissioner Mike Morreale talks about his TWO Grey Cup championships, playing for BOTH Hamilton and Toronto in numerous Labour Day Classics [and the differences in playing in Steeltown vs Hogtown], the completely different personalities of his teammates Doug & Darren Flutie, why the late great Don Matthews was the ultimate players’ coach, the surreal experience of sharing his first training camp with ‘Swervin' Mervyn’ Fernandez/Danny McManus/Darren Flutie/Kent Austin, getting his chance to shine because of Jeff Fairholm’s constantly breaking old-school shoulder pads, the crazy story behind his ‘forced retirement’ press conference in 2007, why the CEBL is the ‘CFL of basketball,’ how implementing the ‘Elam Ending’ ensures that every CEBL game ends with a game-winning basket, and why when you ask for an autograph you better double check you are not actually dealing with Rob Hitchcock!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Barker, 5x Grey Cup Champ/TSN Analyst

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

5x Grey Cup Champ/TSN Analyst Jim Barker talks FOOTBALL FOOTBALL FOOTBALL, why Doug Flutie is the BEST, why Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons is even BETTER, stories behind his XFL experience and winning the ‘Million Dollar Championship Game,’ how he helped convince Vince McMahon to honour his financial commitments despite losing $120MM on the XFL, provides an explanation of the ROUGE [and why he loves it], discloses that he will imminently be dragged kicking/screaming onto social media, shares why he proudly became a Canadian citizen, and explains his ingenious strategy of standing near QB Jay Barker whenever somebody yells out ‘Barker You Suck!’

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerry Dobson, Happily Retired Broadcaster

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Former Global/CFTO/Sportsnet broadcaster Gerry ‘Dobber’ Dobson talks about his active retirement, 18 years covering Premier League + TFC soccer, being a ‘day-oner’ at Sportsnet, covering 6 Olympic Games and why Calgary 1988/Barcelona 1992 were his most memorable, starting out from a farm outside Barrie doing grades 1-8 in a one-room country schoolhouse, his continuing admiration for the annual Robbie International Soccer Tournament [as BNL sang: ‘held at Birchmount Stadium, home of the Robbie’], stories from working with colleagues Bobcat Bob McCown/Fergie Oliver/Pat Marsden/Mike Anscombe/Scott Moore/Dave Devall [could write backwards with both hands!]/Arthur Vaile/Sandy Rinaldo/Lance Brown/Claude Feig/Suneel Joshi/Joe Tilley, being a beat reporter for Brian Budd & the Blizzard playing NASL games on the rock-hard Astroturf at Exhibition Stadium [and their ‘friendly’ against a crowd-favourite Juventus], an April Fool’s Day telecast prank that put him on the boss Doug Bassett’s carpet, and confirms that although they are still great friends Craig Forrest has his own life and does not actually live with Gerry!

Thanks to Perry Catena from IG Wealth Management for an excellent guest suggestion!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Simmons, Toronto Sun

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Postmedia/Toronto Sun journalist Steve Simmons talks about Ironman Phil Kessel’s never-ending Hot Dog story, why Raghib ‘The Rocket’ Ismail was a real pill, expanding his Sunday Notes column from 600 to 2200 words, paring down his 9,000+ columns to select the best mix of 89 for his book A Lucky Life, leveraging Cliff Fletcher’s real estate transactions to score the front page of the Calgary Herald, American blowhard Keith Olbermann calling him ‘the worst person in the world’ [not once but twice!], why Bryan Colangelo became obsessed with the definition of ‘bafflegab,’ the voracious appetites of the wide-bodied Oliver Miller, why Isaiah Thomas was the ‘smiling assassin,’ the charisma/financial manipulations of Bruce McNall, why Larry Murphy wasn’t really as bad as Maple Leafs fans would lead you to believe, and ponders “whatever became of...Condredge Holloway/Rocky Saganiuk/Doug Christie/Dave Stieb/Terry Greer?”

Steve Simmons’ A Lucky Life: Gretzky, Crosby, Kawhi, and More From the Best Seat in the House is available now from your preferred bookseller!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Reid, Sportsnet/Author/Card Collector

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Author/Card Collector/Sportsnet’s Ken Reid talks about his instant chemistry with co-anchor Evanka Osmak [Country Mouse & City Mouse], how 70,000 sportscards doesn’t take up nearly as much storage space as you would think [T&P to his understanding wife!], chasing his sportscard ‘white whales’ [1950s Gordie Howe & Mickey Mantle], Kirk Muller breaking the tension of working rinkside for HNIC at the Bell Centre, his appreciation for Troy Gamble while chasing down the first card of every Nova Scotia-born NHLer, how phonetic pronunciation is your friend when dealing with athletes’ names from around the world, why Dennis Maruk’s moustache is still A+, why Beyonce did NOT impress him at Super Bowl 47, the surreal experience of covering the 2012 London Summer Olympics, how his Mom’s $10 purchase of cards from an auction translated to the bargain of a lifetime [Wayne Gretzky rookie card!], and breaking news on Ken’s NEXT book project!

Ken Reid’s Hometown Hockey Heroes is available NOW for pre-sale at www.simonandschuster.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney Watkins, Mine & Yours Luxury Resale

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Vancouverite Courtney Watkins takes the big leap to Hogtown to open her 3rd retail location of Mine & Yours! Courtney talks about leaving for Los Angeles at 17, the emotional experience of working at the beck & call of Ms. Paula Abdul, how she saw first-hand that it’s NOT so great to be famous, why she did NOT have a passion for owning/operating a sawmill, implementing her business strategy of Brick/Click/Pop, the environmental dangers of ‘fast fashion,’ the success that grew from seeking fun & adventure from a ‘side hustle,’ her plans for a Canadian pop-up tour, and the excitement of coming to Toronto to open a 3 level 3,000sf retail space in tony Yorkville!

Mine & Yours will be opening soon at 79 Yorkville Ave...go to www.mineandyours.com for the latest!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graeme Roustan, Hockey Mogul

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

The Hockey News Publisher & Hockey Stick/Equipment Mogul Graeme Roustan does NOT talk about his possible interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators, but DOES talk about living in Los Angeles with roommates Pat Brisson [now CAA’s Super Agent] & Lucky Luc Robitaille [greatest left winger & best 171st draft pick in NHL history], being an oh-so-close finalist in the competition to purchase his hometown Montreal Canadiens, how close his group actually came to getting an arena built in Markham [to welcome a 2nd GTA NHL team], purchasing Bauer from Phil Knight’s Nike for $200MM and taking it public, getting personally congratulated on the Bauer purchase by then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper, purchasing an about-to-be shuttered The Hockey News [born 1947] and making it once again relevant as Hockey’s Bible, creating massive partnerships with Sports Illustrated and BetMGM, keeping hockey’s oldest business alive at 175 years [and counting] by moving Canada’s last remaining stick manufacturing plant to Brantford, achieving vertical integration by manufacturing in Canada + advertising in The Hockey News + selling direct to consumers via the website, and the #1 reason why anyone actually cancels their subscription to The Hockey News!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Salz, Rivalry

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Rivalry Co-Founder & CEO Steven Salz talks about sports vs casino gambling, operating at the intersection of E-Sports & Entertainment, moving content from a 'transactional' to an 'entertainment' focus, the unbelievable magnitude & growth of E-Sports worldwide, appealing to his predominantly Millennial & Gen Z customer base, why ‘skins’ were the original currency for betting on gaming, lessons learned from Red Bull’s marketing, why you will NOT find any Kardashians endorsing Rivalry, the transition from a private to a public company traded on the TSX Venture Exchange, why MOBILE E-Sports will be the next big wave, and why an Isle of Mann license is actually highly desirable and NOT a ‘Bond Villain’ fictional jurisdiction!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Morrison, Hockey Author/Commentator

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Longtime Hockey Commentator & Author Scott Morrison talks about writing his upcoming book 'Draft Day' with pickleball devotee Doug MacLean, serving as a protégé of the late great George ‘The Baron’ Gross at The Toronto Sun, why Harold Ballard called him ‘Whiskers,’ why the 1972 Summit Series is still so fascinating 50+ years later, why Rick Vaive’s #22 should ABSOLUTELY be raised to the Scotiabank Arena rafters, why Nelson Millman remains his trusted Vice-Chair for the annual Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner, his uncertainty as to the actual number of books he has written, his fond memories of writing for ‘Chill Magazine’ [official magazine of The Beer Store], and the scoop on his NEXT book [spoiler alert: can he bring Iron Mike Keenan & Brett Hull together again?!?!?]

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Wood, Literary Agent/Poet

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Literary Agent & Published Poet Brian Wood shares stories from representing diverse authors including Peter Mansbridge, Stu [The Grim Reaper] Grimson, Terry David Mulligan, Bob [Bobby Margarita] McKenzie, Tie Domi, Ellen Roseman, Steve Simmons, John Shannon, Colleen Jones, Scott Morrison, Justin Davis and Al Strachan. Brian talks about his three published poetry collections, and how they complement rather than replace his ‘day job’ as a literary agent. He also explains the economics of the book publishing industry, the role of ‘ghost writers’ in both fiction & non-fiction, and shares good advice if YOU have a book proposal you want to submit to an agent [hint #1: spell both your and the agent’s names correctly!].

For more info on Brian and his poetry collections [Winter Walk; Weekend Getaway at Generic Hotel; Zen in Beverly Hills] please visit www.brianjwood.com or purchase from your preferred bookseller!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Landsberg, TSN/SickNotWeak.com

Mon, 29 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Hey Landsberg!! Ex-TSN’s Michael Landsberg shares stories from his 37 year SportsDesk/Off The Record career [Gene Simmons, Thea Andrews, Mark Tewksbury, Stéphane Richer, Vince McMahon, Meat Loaf, Claude Lemieux, Darren McCarty, Dan Hill, Manny Pacquiao, Rick Vaive, Dikembe Mutombo, Jeff Marek, Caroline Cameron, George Cope] and his ongoing mental health advocacy via SickNotWeak.com!

SickNotWeak's online community is here to reach and help that lonely person. Together we can end the stigma that surrounds mental health. Join the movement at www.sicknotweak.com

As Director of Transportation, Michael may or may not personally deliver your cookie order from Casey Landsberg’s Sweetsie’s Cookies...order now at www.sweetsiescookies.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Arnott, Strange Advance

Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Strange Advance founder Drew Arnott talks about touring for the 40th anniversary of their debut album Worlds Away, why Steven Tyler did NOT like the band name, bigtime encouragement & friendship from Bryan Adams, having the late Bruce Fairbairn [Loverboy, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, AC/DC] produce their first album, Scott Litt mixing their 2nd album before moving on to work with a small band called REM, memories from the Juno Awards, shooting their first video for MTV before MuchMusic even launched, why touring meant he had to learn to sing AND play keyboards at the SAME time, counting Geddy Lee and the late Neil Peart among their fans, memories of the rotating stage at the Ontario Place Forum, connections to Images in Vogue & Sweeney Todd [Roxy Roller!], and an explanation of exactly what a MELLATRON was and why it got replaced by a laptop!

Go to www.strangeadvance.com for tour dates & tickets!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Shannon, Hockey Storyteller

Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Sports Broadcaster/Author/Podcaster John Shannon talks about 'Team Baby Blue'/Hockey Night in Canada [that themesong, those blazers!], who Dave Hodge telephoned FIRST immediately after his irreverent on-air ‘pen flip’ in 1987, separating Don Cherry ‘the person’ from ‘the performer,’ pivoting from behind the camera to in front of the camera, podcasting with his longtime sidekick Bob McCown, why he is a ‘radio-holic,’ the definitive answer as to whether the rest of Canada really hates the Toronto Maple Leafs [or not!], why ‘the period’ is his absolute favourite form of punctuation, the difference between a ‘work stoppage’ & a ‘lockout,’ and his agreement with the host that televising hockey games WITHOUT any announcers would be an absolutely brilliant idea!

John’s book Evolve or Die, Hard-Won Lessons from a Hockey Life is published by Simon & Schuster and is available at your preferred bookseller!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Kelly, Guitarist/Teacher/Author

Thu, 18 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Professional Guitarist/TCDSB Teacher/Author Sean Kelly shares a lifetime of surreal moments:

Inspired by Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider...eventually collaborates with Dee Snider!
First concert ever attended growing up in North Bay was Helix + Honeymoon Suite...eventually plays in both bands!
Loved Corey Hart...eventually plays Corey Hart’s songs [note for note] live in front of him at his Canadian Walk of Fame induction!
Named his band Crash Kelly after his hockey playing maverick Uncle Orville ‘Crash’ Kelly who [along with his Dad] played for the Johnstown Jets...the inspiration for the movie Slap Shot! [“he could have been the 4th Hanson brother”]
Teenage crush was Nena [99 Luftballoons]...eventually plays on the German version of The Voice live in front of celebrity judge [you have to see this coming] Nena herself!
KISS exits a limo in front of him in FULL makeup and he is stuck with the masses behind massive bodyguards...but Eric Singer recognizes him from touring with Alice Cooper and calls him over for personal photos with the band!
Played to 10 people in bars in North Bay...eventually played in front of 150,000 fans in Mexico City and 500,000 fans in Poland!
Sean’s Dad loved Sam Malone on Cheers...BIG validation comes when he sees his son interacting with Ted Danson on TV after performing on Late Night with Conan O’Brien!

Sean’s new book Don’t Call it Hair Metal, Art in the Excess of ‘80s Rock is published by ECW Press and available at your preferred bookseller!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Wong, Queen’s Business School

Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Retiring [not retired] Professor Ken Wong from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University talks about his early immersion in the family business [Wong Wing grew from egg rolls in 1948 Montreal’s Chinatown to Canada’s largest processor of Chinese food], sharing the mantle of ‘media’s marketing go-to guy’ with Alan Middleton, the ‘friendly rivalry’ between Western and Queen’s [yep, he couldn’t resist and snuck a dig in there!], the importance of the numerous business school rankings ['be #1 in at least one of them & then ignore the rest of them'], why teaching at its highest level is actually performance art, shout-outs to some of his former students that have made it big, what he has advised all his past students to leave in their bottom right hand desk drawer, and why he does NOT have a retirement bucket list!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Vaive, Toronto Maple Leafs

Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Rick Vaive talks about being the first Maple Leaf in franchise history to score 50 goals in a season [and doing it 3 seasons in a row], playing his first pro season in the WHA with the Birmingham [Alabama!] Bulls for John Brophy, those horrific Vancouver Canucks 'halloween' uniforms, how he found out he got traded from Vancouver to Toronto, his love for the souvlaki at John Anderson Hamburgers, how he was informed he was now the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs [at age 22!], his respect for Borje Salming [and his gameday ski outings], grabbing the 'team suit' before he could visit Harold Ballard in his 'home office,' stylin' on the ice with a Cooper 'knucklebuster' helmet & a football collar, writing his memoir with Scott Morrison, visiting with Auston Matthews after AM34 broke his 40 year old single-season goals record, and how he originally got the nickname SQUID!

Rick’s memoir CATCH 22: MY BATTLES IN HOCKEY AND LIFE [co-authored with Scott Morrison] is available wherever you get your books!

Rick’s podcast with Mike Wilson SQUID & THE ULTIMATE LEAFS FAN is available wherever you get your podcasts!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Davis, Conflicted Scars

Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Former Hockey Pro & Author Justin Davis walks us through a hockey journey that involved being drafted by the Washington Capitals, multiple championships at multiple levels of hockey, playing overseas, disturbing accounts of hazing rituals, suffering multiple concussions [one of which saw him hospitalized with brain bleed], and ongoing battles with mental health/depression/anxiety. How did he end up putting his memoir together, and what has the feedback been from his kids, his parents, his high school students, his former coaches/teammates, and the general hockey public? Some of his answers will surprise you! [Bonus Content: did Justin select his hockey agent based on an information pipeline to the O.J. Simpson murder trial?!?!]

Conflicted Scars: An Average Player’s Journey to the NHL is available wherever you get your books or at www.ecwpress.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Fuchs, Sportsnet

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Sportsnet anchor/host Jesse Fuchs talks about growing up in Scarborough, playing hockey for Birchmount Park Collegiate [Anthony Stewart made the team...Wayne Simmonds did NOT!], interning at TSN for Michael Landsberg, working on his penmanship & video tape editing skills at The Score with Tim Micallef/Sid Seixeiro/Steve Kouleas/Cabbie Richards/Simon Bennett, transitioning from the family-owned Score to the Rogers corporate mothership, getting distracted by Auston Matthews’ quads, explaining to Dion Phaneuf what a ‘Bronx Cheer’ was on live national TV, his infrequent in-person contact with CityNews anchor Pam Seatle despite years of their congenial on-air chemistry, his admiration for Kyle Bukauskas’ youthful good looks/good hair, and why in the media you learn to cheer for the team that wins the FASTEST!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve McAllister, Gaming News Canada

Mon, 01 May 2023 09:00:00 -0000

Gaming News Canada Editor/Parleh Media Group partner Steve McAllister delivers a primer on the past/present/future of sports gambling in Ontario, speculates on the gambling prospects for niche sports such as table tennis, cricket, jai-alai & pickleball, talks about moving from Prescott to Ryerson/Toronto to Kincardine, following in his Dad’s footsteps [skates?] as a hockey referee, interesting career stops at The Canadian Press, The Globe and Mail, Yahoo Canada, the NHL Players’ Association & Tennis Canada, great conversations about baseball & life with Cito Gaston while covering BOTH Blue Jays World Series championships, friendly US vs CAN media rivalries at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and why covering spring training baseball in Florida is the absolute BEST gig in sports journalism!

GAMING NEWS CANADA is a one-stop destination for news, insight and analysis on Canada's sports betting industry. LinkedIn Audio events at 2 p.m. ET Thursdays and newsletter available at https://gamingnewscanada.substack.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis McElhinney, Maple Leafs Goalie/2x Stanley Cup Winner [not together, silly!]

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Ex-NHL Goaltender Curtis McElhinney talks about playing in Toronto [lots of Instagram messages] and in Tampa Bay [scootered from the beach to the arena], his TWO Stanley Cup rings, his Save of the Season on Sid the Kid to get the Maple Leafs into the 2017 playoffs, meeting celebrity fans [like rapper Yung Gravy], packing up & moving 35 times over a 16 year professional career, arriving at the backup goalie's peaceful acceptance that there is only ONE net, and the biggest mind-blow of all time: an explanation of why the Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate in Omaha were called the ‘Ak-Sar-Ben Knights’!

Curtis’ podcast ‘The Walls Within’ covers the mental hurdles on the way to elite performance and can be enjoyed wherever you listen to podcasts!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Oliver on Billy Van/John Gibbons/Rocky Johnson

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Author/Journalist/Wrestling Historian Greg Oliver talks about his memoir on Blue Jays skipper John Gibbons [“tried to watch a video compilation of all his umpire ejections...couldn’t get through them all!”], his biography of Billy Van [Hilarious House of Frightenstein & Bizarre with John Byner...classics!], and his Sports Illustrated online piece about Canadian wrestling icon Rocky Johnson’s unacknowledged children [the half-siblings of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson]!

OLIVERBOOKS: The home of author Greg Oliver! can be found at www.oliverbooks.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Coxe, Dragons’ Den & More

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Four-time Canadian Screen Award winning Producer Stuart Coxe talks about cutting his teeth at CBC’s The National & The Journal, Peter Mansbridge’s calm & consistent presence during 9/11, launching Dragons’ Den and Shark Tank, why Mark Burnett’s track record proves he is the ‘Wizard of Oz,’ working on the late Gord Downie’s ‘Secret Path’ project, first meeting Gord while giving a tour of Robert Scully’s VENTURE set, working with Kevin O’Leary [“your tears add no value”]/Evan Solomon/Robert Herjavec/Melissa Fung/Brett Wilson/Tanya Talaga, achieving breakout success in Bulgaria [!!!], and why Galen Weston would NOT have worked out as a Dragon!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stu Grimson, The Grim Reaper

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

700+ NHL game enforcer The Grim Reaper Stu Grimson talks about catching a scout’s eye in a Kamloops street brawl, being ‘a player so NICE that I got drafted TWICE’ [first by Detroit and then by Calgary], the liberation he ironically felt after suffering a horrible beatdown at the hands of the Oilers’ Dave Brown, his appearance on The Simpsons as an Instructor at Top Goon Academy, the Disneyland benefits of playing for The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim [owned by Disney], post-NHL career being back on a college campus as a 37 year old freshman, his role of ‘providing a safe working environment for my teammates,’ and why his adopted hometown of Nashville Tennessee is such a great hockey town!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rudy Sarzo, Quiet Riot

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Legendary heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo talks about rejoining Quiet Riot [his 3rd stint!], playing with Ozzy Osbourne/Whitesnake/Dio, and his friendships with the late Randy Rhodes/Kevin DuBrow/Frankie Banali. Rudy shares memories of the stellar ping pong table & overwhelming portrait of Queen Elizabeth at Maple Leaf Gardens, the controversy behind the scenes of the 1990 KISS/Whitesnake concert at the CNE Grandstand [KISS without pyro?!?!?], his admiration for Paul Stanley and KISS, his ‘sister’ Sass Jordan connecting him with Canada’s own The Guess Who, the source for his iconic bullseye-target tshirt, and he gives pointers on how to suss out the inevitable Rudy Sarzo imposters on social media!

Quiet Riot is coming to Casino Rama October 7th, joined by Helix and Warrant! For full info go to https://www.casinorama.com/warrant-quietriot-helix/ .... Rudy looks forward to seeing his Canadian fans!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Incredible Boris Cherniak, Comedy Hypnotist

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Comedy hypnotist/motivational speaker/author The Incredible Boris Cherniak talks about his journey from Moscow to Toronto, running out of material early in his first professional show [at age 17!], being Facebook Friends with The Amazing Kreskin, enjoying conversations with a surprisingly chatty Teller backstage after a Penn & Teller show in Las Vegas, appearing on The Howie Mandel Show on the exact same NBC Burbank studio stage as The Tonight Show’s Johnny Carson once did, working on people with ‘unusual’ phobias on The Maury Povich Show, and the wise words he learned directly from another Toronto Legend--Howie Mandel!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Snider, Toronto Blue Jays

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Travis Snider joins the podcast from Kirkland WA [home of Costco!] to talk about the life of a [baseball] retiree at 35, learning perseverance over adversity, his love for Cito Gaston & Alex Anthopolous, literally being pulled off the field mid-game in Seattle and being traded to Pittsburgh [‘that was awkward!’], the difference between 4A vs Triple A ballplayers, maximizing his energy, fire & drive until the wheels came off, serving as the 'pacecar' for off-season training, explains his ‘Lunchbox Hero’ nickname [thanks AJ Burnett], and apologizes to all his Canadian Facebook friends for replying to their requests a decade late!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Kerzner, Ed the Sock

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Ed the Sock Creator Steven Kerzner remembers North York’s Newton Cable, shares Ed’s origin story [involves the Crafts Closet] and namesake [think Lou Grant/Carl from UP], talks about Ed’s Night Party transitioning from community cable to CityTV to a national MuchMusic audience, why he thinks Moses Znaimer is responsible for the greatest phase of creativity in Canadian TV history [people love to watch people], and presents the REAL STORY behind the conspicuously similar Robert Smigel/Conan O’Brien sock puppet Triumph the Insult Comic Dog [Triumph the Ripoff Dog?].

VERY SPECIAL APPEARANCE by Ed the Sock himself recalling his best interviews [Avril Lavigne before she broke big, Lenny Kravitz & Denzel Washington as they literally broke glassware] and worst interviews [Vanilla Ice, Snow, Mariah Carey] as well as the Woodstock ’99 live experience that ended in a full-scale RIOT [no thanks to Fred Durst].

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen Metropolit, NHL/Worldwide Hockey Pro

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

HC Davos Coach/Ex-NHLer Glen Metropolit talks about going from Cabbagetown/Regent Park to playing pro hockey literally around the world, getting training inspiration from ‘The Killer’ Doug Gilmour running the hills of Christie Pits, lining up for his first NHL faceoff against Pavel Bure [flanked by Adam Oates & Peter Bondra], utilizing ‘The Metro Method,’ doing his morning skate with the Philadelphia Flyers and then that exact same evening playing for the Montreal Canadiens AGAINST the Flyers, the chanting/flares/drumming/fondue parties of European hockey culture, wearing the shiny gold helmet with flames signifying the leading scorer [“no, THAT doesn’t make you a target!”], coaching Turkey at the World Hockey Championships, and winning a Gold Medal for Team Canada...in roller hockey!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Gibbons, Toronto Blue Jays

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Gibby!! Former Toronto Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons talks about why he loves Toronto [and why Toronto loves him back], the story behind writing his new autobiography, why Josh Donaldson wrote the foreword, his back to back ALCS appearances in 2015/2016, the Jose Bautista bat flip [“whole stadium was shaking!”], the Jose Bautista punch up [“he got rocked but never went down!”], the Shea Hillenbrand incident [“it was gonna be him or it was gonna be me...and it sure wasn't gonna be me!”], the Ted Lilly dustup [“Ted’s a big boy!”], learning ‘head before heart’ as the lesson from Mookie’s grounder going past Buckner leading to the ’86 World Series win for his NY Mets, thoughts on Gary Carter/Carlos Delgado/Roy Halladay/Cito Gaston/Alex Anthopolous/JP Riccardi/Paul Beeston, why the Jays’ best off-season move was getting rid of that home run jacket, sharing bunting strategies with Rush’s Geddy Lee, and why ‘John Gibbons Day in Toronto’ on September 26 2018 was the BEST DAY EVER!

John Gibbons’ new memoir GIBBY Tales of a Baseball Lifer is published by ECW Press and available at your preferred bookseller!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Schuyler, Degrassi

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Degrassi Co-creator Linda Schuyler talks about producing over 500 episodes of the iconic franchise, why Drake will always be Aubrey Graham to her, sets the record straight on the urban legend that Drake threatened legal action to get Jimmy Brooks OUT of his wheelchair, gives HER side of the Aubrey Graham audition story [in contrast to Drake’s version as delivered to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show], claims that Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith know MORE Degrassi trivia than she does, clarifies Degrassi jacket sizing for Shannen Doherty to wear in Mallrats, shares stories from guest stars Sex with Sue Johanson & Achy Breaky Billy Ray Cyrus, getting satchels full of fan mail and tons of baby gifts [for a fake baby!], the realization Degrassi was truly a worldwide phenomenon at a Copenhagen swimming pool, and why her focus today is working to alleviate the ‘shadow pandemic’ that is affecting our young people!

Linda Schuyler’s memoir The Mother of All Degrassi is published by ECW Press and available now at your preferred bookseller!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Hunter, (E-)Sports Executive

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

OverActive Media Group’s Bob Hunter updates the E-Sports venue project at Exhibition Place and shares stories from the ORIGINAL Ontario Place, BC Place Stadium, Expo 86 Worlds Fair, SkyDome [now Rogers Centre], Air Canada Centre [now Scotiabank Place], BMO Field, Lamport Stadium, the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, putting together the ‘puzzles’ involved in venue conversions [‘my back is still sore’], his three Toronto championship rings, concerts by The Hip/Pink/McCartney/Bon Jovi, the Toronto Wolfpack Rugby Club experience, and giving the Queen Mother a 1 on 1 personal facilities tour after she surprised him with a SkyDome pop-in!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Bankas, Comedian

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Stand-up Comedian & Podcaster Ben Bankas talks about taking his ‘Permission 2 Laugh’ tour across Canada, the strength of Mark Breslin’s Yuk Yuk’s brand, launching his ‘Please, Wear a Mask’ stand-up special on YouTube, travelling from Kingston to Toronto for his very first set [5 minutes!] at P.J. O'Briens Irish Pub, his creative process of using journal entries to create new material, the post-script to dealing with $7,000+ in fines for performing outdoors in parks during lockdown, and his upcoming Toronto Mayoral run!

For all things Ben Bankas please visit www.benbankas.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Morrow, Toronto FC

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Toronto FC & 2017 MLS Cup Champion Justin Morrow talks about playing against David Beckham, the bitter feelings/lessons learned from the 2016 MLS Cup loss directly fueling Toronto FC’s amazing successes in 2017, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s memorable karate-kick goal, growing up in a 'sports town' [Cleveland] with both parents as collegiate athletes, getting his education and NCAA D1 playing experience at the University of Notre Dame, his MLS SuperDraft experience in Philadelphia, the potential reasons he INITIALLY wouldn’t have been thrilled to be traded to Toronto [since overcome!], showing ‘tough love’ while mentoring today’s young players, and why he is not going to pull a Tom Brady and un-retire!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Reiser, Comedian

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0000

Actor/Writer/Author/Musician/Comedian Paul Reiser talks about stand up comedy being his first love, creating Mad About You & casting Helen Hunt with his wife’s approval, stumbling into his breakout role in Barry Levinson’s ‘Diner,’ seeing George Carlin/Robert Klein/David Brenner/Robin Williams/Billy Crystal/Rodney Dangerfield LIVE in the local NYC clubs, sharing the set with Carol O’Connor/Carol Burnett/Mel Brooks & noted comedienne Yoko Ono, using his son as the cultural canary in the coalmine to accept the role of Dr Sam Owens on ‘Stranger Things,’ the unexpected joy experienced on the Mad About You reboot, writing the Mad About You theme song with the legendary Don Was [with Lyle Lovett INITIALLY taking a pass on singing it], why 40 years later people still come up to him and say “hey, that’s not my locker,” throwing a bone to Eddie Murphy by appearing in all 4 of his Beverly Hills Cop movies [originally meant as a vehicle for Sylvester Stallone!!], and why Yoko Ono creatively & correctly suggested that we all give peace a chance!

Catch Paul Reiser LIVE at The Rose Brampton on March 18th at 8pm -- tickets at www.therosebrampton.ca

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Choclair, Rapper

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Scarborough rap superstar Choclair talks about coming up together with Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall and Saukrates, morphing from ‘Junior’ to ‘Choclair’ [and how he got that name], literally getting called out of the classroom to rep his high school in rap battles, his appreciation for MuchMusic’s Michael Williams & Master T, the bump from the Little X-directed ‘Let’s Ride’ video, using paper-scissors-rock to determine his role in the recording of ‘Northern Touch,’ growing up listening to the ‘godfather of Toronto hip-hop’ DJ Ron Nelson on CKLN 88.1, and touring tales with Snoop Dogg, Mix Master Mike & Beastie Boys, Classified, Maestro Fresh Wes, Redman and Method Man!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Roseman, Demystifying Money & Righting Wrongs

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Financial Literacy Expert & Consumer Advocate Ellen Roseman talks about being BLOCKED by Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey, her Montreal roots, moving from covering Women’s Wear to Business at Maclean-Hunter, going from The Toronto Star to The Globe & Mail [and back to The Star], her initial feedback to David Chilton’s draft for The Wealthy Barber [“Where’s the beef?? You are no John Le Carre!”], interviewing Mr Wonderful Kevin O’Leary, hiring Rob Carrick at The Globe & Mail, whether she is friends/enemies/frenemies with fellow consumer advocates Sean O’Shea & Pat Foran, and her thoughts on The Star’s path to profitability ‘post-divorce.’

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark McKoy, Olympic Gold Medalist

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

1992 Barcelona Olympics 110m Gold Medal hurdler Mark McKoy talks about being a gum-chewing Mr. International, why he still [after 30+ years] gets goosebumps watching his Gold Medal-winning run, where he keeps his Olympic Gold medal, his admiration for ‘exquisite’ hurdler [and eventual roomate] Ronaldo Nehemiah, devastatingly being prevented from attending the boycotted 1980 Olympics in Moscow, missing the podium by 0.05 seconds [!!!!] at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, why '4th place feels worse than finishing in last place,' why there are no shortcuts but 'you can always seek a shorter way,' his big comeback after ‘making the best mistake I ever made,’ retiring from athletics at age 34, and an update on his friend and teammate Ben Johnson!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darrell Vickers, Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Comedy writer Darrell Vickers talks about being Head Writer for The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson, how after being hired he did not actually talk to Johnny again for two and a half years [!!], moving freely past Ed McMahon’s bodyguard, working with guest hosts Garry Shandling/Jay Leno/Billy Crystal/Bill Cosby/Chevy Chase, why Johnny wishes his 2nd last show [Robin Williams, Bette Milder] had actually been his LAST show, the surreal enormity of educating standup legend George Carlin about how to create a pilot for HBO, the grueling experience of working on Thicke of the Night with Alan Thicke, why the Magic Hour with Magic Johnson was not-so-magical, his 50 year writing partnership with Andrew Nicholls, and learning the Golden Rule of talk shows: NO SURPRISES!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Nolan, NHL Coach/Player

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Ex-NHL Player and Coach of the Year Ted Nolan talks about starting from a small house of 12 without electricity nor plumbing in Garden River First Nation [“leaving for Kenora was like going to Disneyland”], learning he was drafted by Detroit Red Wings on the radio [“I was worried it was a military draft”], watching & learning from teammates Wayne Gretzky/Pete Mahovlich/Stevie Y/Mario Lemieux/Hanson Brothers, gaining coaching insights from Al Arbour & Phil Jackson, putting Pat LaFontaine and his players’ health FIRST, winning NHL Coach of the Year but finding himself OUT of hockey for the next 10 years [!!!], realizing Latvia was not a hockey team but a country, proudly starting the ‘3 Nolans First Nation Hockey School’ with his two [also ex-NHL] boys, and why you can either try to get there quickly by yourself OR go much further together as a TEAM!”

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Campanelli, MuchMusic/Entertainment Tonight

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Former MuchMusic & Entertainment Tonight Canada host Rick Campanelli talks about morphing from ‘Rick the Temp’ into ‘Rick the Franchise,’ how his father unplugging the house phone almost prevented his MuchTemp contest win, meeting both an AMAZING and a HORRIBLE celebrity within the same band interview [spoiler: involves Aerosmith], the endless sea of people at Woodstock ’99, going from 2 suits at MuchMusic [‘funeral + wedding’] to a personal stylist/full wardrobe at ET Canada, experiencing a career full of ‘pinch me’ moments, providing updates on the old Much gang [whatever happened to Monika Deol?], and why he counsels to Never say No to Anything!”

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernice Carnegie remembers Herb Carnegie

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

The Carnegie Initiative’s Bernice Carnegie shares stories about her father Herb Carnegie, widely regarded as the best Black hockey player to never play in the National Hockey League:

· The Black Aces Line: Herbie Carnegie, Ossie Carnegie & Manny McIntyre

· Maple Leafs owner Conn Smythe offering $10,000 to anyone who could “turn Herb Carnegie white”

· Paving the way for Willie O’Ree, the first black player in the NHL and a fellow member of the HHOF

· Willie O’Ree: “Herbie Carnegie was the one...it should have been him to have broken the colour barrier”

· Habs icon Jean Beliveau: “It’s my belief that Herbie was excluded from the NHL because of his colour”

· The Future Aces Creed

· The Carnegie Initiative www.carnegieiniative.com

· The incredible family experiences around Herb’s HHOF induction week in 2022

· Ownership involvement for our Toronto Six franchise in the PHF

· Updating Herb’s autobiography: A Fly in a Pail of Milk, the Herb Carnegie Story

Learn more about Bernice at www.bernicecarnegie.com

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Solomon, GZERO Media

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

GZERO Media Publisher Evan Solomon talks about packing up & moving to The Big Apple/NYC, leaving his comfort zone to seek out ‘pleasurable discomfort,’ asking his holiness the Dalai Lama the most sensitive of life’s questions, how he tried with a combative interviewee to “Tai Chi-it but ended up getting rolled,” GZERO trying to see around the political corner to build non-partisan bridges between politics & people, why Canada is ‘the largest small village in the world,’ following the simple fashion rules of a crisp white shirt + a thin tie + a dark suit, and why he shares the Host’s intra-house rivalry issues of Habs vs Maple Leafs!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gord Martineau, CityNews

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Legendary CityNews Anchor Gord Martineau talks about leaving the desk after 39 years, knowing at 14 what he wanted to do with his life, recognizing John [JD] Roberts was destined for news anchor greatness, being mistaken by the PM for Keith Morrison, Moses Znaimer being a genius visionary, surprising meetups with George Harrison/Janet Jackson/Annie Lennox, giving real estate advice to Ted Rogers on the move to Dundas Square, moving to Global for an 11 day tenure co-anchoring with the mother of Matthew Perry from Friends, the buzz around Fidel Castro’s appearance at Pierre Trudeau’s funeral, Canada’s 1st LiveEye vehicle being ‘retired’ to the exterior of 299 Queen St West, using his public exposure for good with The Herbie Fund and GlobalMedic charitable organizations, and who he cheers for in the Habs vs Maple Leafs rivalry!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Nattress, Stanley Cup Champion

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Stanley Cup Champion/Ex-Maple Leaf Ric Nattress talks about winning the Stanley Cup in Calgary with Lanny McDonald and his ‘little brother’ Doug ‘Killer’ Gilmour, being part of the biggest blockbuster trade in Maple Leafs history [‘the Ric Nattress Trade...LOL’], why he’s proudly a Hamilton mama’s boy, getting drafted by the Habs while busy scarfing Forum hot dogs, being paired with Larry Robinson for his first NHL game [“just skate to the front of the net, I’ll take care of everything else”], why he leads with his left [ring!] hand for all business handshakes, matching his Hugo Boss suit with flip-flops due to TWO broken feet, access to not much hockey equipment but lots of Budweiser in St Louis, and he shares Cliff Fletcher’s GOLDEN RULE for questioning management!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Jackman, Won For All

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Won For All President Joe Jackman talks about being invited to Toronto Maple Leafs training camp and running into someone named 'The King' Borje Salming, great years at St Michael’s College playing TWO sports for the Buzzers, transitioning from an ‘NCAA D-1 athlete’ into a ‘corporate athlete,’ pro-actively working with CURRENT athletes on their transition plans rather than waiting until they retire, the successful post-career transition of ‘The Grim Reaper’ Stu Grimson, and the overall importance of good coaching and mentoring for EVERYBODY!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Geddes, Harold Ballard documentary

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Offside: The Harold Ballard Story executive producer Michael Geddes talks about working with Vancouverite/90210’s Jason Priestley, the ‘Ballard Curse’ being responsible for 56 seasons [and counting] without a Stanley Cup [and 19 seasons without winning a playoff round!], uncovering both urban legends [threatening to turn the womens’ McGill Club into a Playboy Club] and realities [direct fan access via the ‘Muppets Bunker’], Ballard operating not with a sharp pencil but rather with NO pencil, how another ex-convict [Yolanda] entering his life showed that ‘birds of a feather do time together,’ notes that Ballard first took over at age 68 when most executives have already retired, and how the whole story could have been an episode of ‘Succession’...had it all not actually happened IN REAL LIFE!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Friday, Chef/Entrepreneur

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Restaurateur/Entrepreneur Chef Joe Friday talks about cooking for ‘Spicy P’ Pascal Siakam and hanging with Kobe Bryant, his awareness of the fictional Detective Joe Friday, his Okinawa/Japan upbringing and transition to North Carolina, applying his martial arts skills to wrestling dominance, why DISNEY is the world’s #1 Food & Beverage program if you want a broad education, why he has conquered ALL the Disney theme park rides, applying the underground rap battle scene to his Chef Collective programming, his respect for Chefs Martin Yan/Rob Rainford/Matt Basile/Ted Reader, and his tireless journey to taste-test 100 burgers ahead of his new venture the FRIDAY BURGER COMPANY [opening soon!]

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Craparotta/ILLVIBE, LyricVids.com

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

LyricVids.com co-founder Anthony Craparotta explains the WHAT and the WHY about Lyric Videos, talks about the inspiration for his rap moniker ILLVIBE [from A Tribe Called Quest], opening for Kehlani and Chris Brown in Croatia, turning an audio artpiece into a visual digitally animated asset, the utility of lyric videos for both current and legacy artists, the challenges of interpreting lyrics when the artist is currently in jail, the necessity of resuming cold calls & emails as he pursues his goal of breaking into the film & tv industries, and breaking news about the new ILLVIBE single dropping soon!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Arrigo, Sports Artist

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Sports Artist David Arrigo talks about his breakout projects for Wayne Gretzky, driving the California coast in a Corvette with Guy Fieri, going speechless in front of Bono as he perused his art portfolio, handling all the detailed minutiae from KISS ‘Manager Al’ [or was it actually Gene Simmons??], his infamous ‘Grinch’ goalie mask for Mike Smith, starting his career with an air-brushed jean jacket [Molson beer + monkeys!], travelling the world with his Live Mural Experience, and why life is good when you get paid to paint!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Nicholls, NHL Superstar

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

NHL Superstar Bernie Nicholls talks about McDonalds visits with Wayne Gretzky, leadership lessons from Dionne/Messier/Chelios/McSorley/Baumgartner, going from playing hockey in a town of 75 to playing in a city of 10 million, hanging out with Dr Jerry Buss and the Showtime Lakers, golfing with John Candy, Tom Hanks reppin' his jersey on Saturday Night Live, scoring 150 points [!!!] in a single season, being assured by Bruce McNall ‘you will NOT be traded, go ahead and buy that mansion’...and then immediately being traded, being assured by Neil Smith ‘you will NOT be traded, go ahead and buy that mansion’...and then immediately being traded [yes, it happened again!], his day spent back in West Guilford/Haliburton with the Stanley Cup [won after revamping LA Kings’ powerplay as a coach], and the origin story of his ‘PumperNicholl’ goal celebration!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Find Bernie’s autobiography ‘From Flood Lights to Bright Lights’ and support the Bernie Nicholls Foundation at https://bernienicholls.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Charles Tator, Neurosurgeon

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

World-renowned concussion/brain/spinal injury Neurosurgeon Dr Charles Tator talks about being a lifelong ‘local yokel,’ his mother being the original ‘helicopter mother,’ the era when the Maple Leafs won Stanley Cups ALL the time, why the BRAIN [not the heart] is your soul, why we need to focus on the front end of the concussion problem [PREVENTION], the good that came from the Steve Montador tragedy [“you can have my brain”], why Gary Bettman and the NHL need to recognize that CTE is actually a REAL thing, why Scott Stevens shouldn’t have been allowed to be a ‘shoulder knockout expert,’ why contrary to the Tua-situation the NFL is actually making great progress on concussions, his reminder that you only get ONE brain [PROTECT IT!], why it’s good news that his innovative ‘Halo Vest’ may be approaching obsolescence, and the overarching question behind all his work: how much is one brain worth??

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raina Douris, NPR’s World Cafe

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Toronto radio personality turned Host of NPR’s World Cafe Raina Douris talks about interviewing Springsteen/Neil/Questlove/Shatner/Streisand, the career advantages of being a loudmouth and not asking for permission [as well as being annoying but not TOO annoying], her adventures exploring Philadelphia/attending Eagles games, working for an Ivy League institution, CBC vs NPR, Junos vs Polaris, why it’s OK that you can’t escape Nickelback, and BREAKING NEWS on her upcoming biggest World Cafe celebrity interview yet [spoiler: he's Weird!]

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kris Versteeg, Maple Leafs/Tech Entrepreneur

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Maple Leafs/NHL veteran Kris Versteeg talks about winning TWO Stanley Cups in Chicago, sharing drinks with Vince Vaughn, rooming with fan lightning rod Phil Kessel while Leafs fans tossed Eggo waffles, attending his high school graduation instead of the NHL draft [and learning he got drafted lying in the grass at 6am], going from selling rollerblades at SportChek to the Western Conference playoffs in 3 years, spending basically 2 years in a hospital bed [and why injections in your inflamed pubic bone are as painful as they sound], his admiration for the songs of Fergie & LMFAO, finishing his career playing overseas with his younger brother Mitch, and pivoting to become a tech entrepreneur with KLEVR!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about the KLEVR app at www.klevr.ai

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Farley remembers Chris Farley

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Big brother Tom Farley talks about the ‘Farley Magnetism’ and shares stories about Dana Carvey & David Spade’s 5hr tribute podcast, Chris NOT auditioning for Saturday Night Live, his ‘ogre with a heart’ being the basis for Mike Myers’ Shrek character [which was the 3RD recording of that part!], why he did NOT end up being The Cable Guy [Jim Carrey did], confirms there is an ACTUAL Matt Foley [although NOT a motivational speaker but rather a Catholic priest in Chicago], the parallels with other affected brothers Jim Belushi & Mopreme Shakur, the Second City Chicago tutelage of Del Close, constantly flying back and forth from NYC [doing SNL] to Toronto [filming Tommy Boy] but enjoying the steak/shaved beef/Canadian ballet, and shares lessons learned about addiction and mental health.

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at https://www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Picard, Maple Leafs/Habs/Nordiques

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

NHL veteran Robert Picard shares stories from the Forum [‘The Flower blew right past me first shift of my NHL career!’], Maple Leaf Gardens [‘it was a circus...ringleader: Mr Harold Ballard’], fighting his way through the ‘Q’ [‘John Wensink was a crazy guy’], getting drafted by teams in TWO different professional hockey leagues, being traded to Toronto for ‘The Popcorn Kid’ Mike Palmateer, on and off-ice memories of ‘The King’ Borje Salming, playing with a young pre-Captain Rick Vaive, getting promised at his wedding by the Washington Capitals’ GM that he’d be a ‘lifer’ [and getting traded literally one week later!], and why he today does more pickleball than skating after retiring to South Carolina!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

All episodes available at https://www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Ward, MuchMusic/Black Velvet

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Original MuchMusic VJ Christopher Ward checks in from ‘temperate’ Santa Monica to talk about being chosen AHEAD of Mike Myers for the Second City touring company, Mike’s iconic Wayne Campbell character making his TV debut on City Limits, kicking off the inaugural broadcast of The Nations’s Music Station at 6pm on Aug 31 1984 with current Fox News anchor John ‘JD’ Roberts, an inspirational Greyhound bus ride to Memphis with 40 Elvis impersonators, writing Black Velvet [and winning a Juno] for Alannah Myles, bonding with Bon Jovi/George Harrison/Peter Gabriel/Bob Geldof/LaToya Jackson, his amazing experiences at ‘the global jukebox’ of 1985’s Live Aid at London's Wembley Stadium, the streaming release of his re-mastered 1978 debut album ‘Spark of Desire,’ harvesting the rich music interview archives with Tom Jokic for their ‘Famous Lost Words’ podcast, and BREAKING NEWS about new life for his 2016 book ‘Is This Live? Inside the Wild Early Years of MuchMusic!’

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! Sign up for a subscription box, where every month you will get the special seasonal release plus three other unique tap-room only beers mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12 month subscriptions, these packs are great for any beer lover including, yes, yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graydon Welbourn, Cannabis Recruiter

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

White Ash Group Managing Partner Graydon Welbourn talks about building his cannabis industry recruitment/staffing agency, why he moved from Calgary to Toronto, how he recalibrated his North Star, always carrying business cards [even without an actual business], transferring his networking/people skills to recruitment, why Canada has an opportunity to be a global leader in cannabis ahead of the US, the ongoing challenges of competing with the illicit/black market, combining his day job with his love for music, managing indie rock artist Frank Mighty's Hotline, and why you MUST have Passion for the Plant!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Gill, Toronto Maple Leafs

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

NHL/Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenseman Todd Gill talks leaving home for hockey after grade 10, his first games as a Toronto Maple Leaf against Montreal [back to back at the Forum & the Gardens!], learning the ropes from The King Borje Salming, the magical playoff run of 1993 [THREE game 7s!], running into the buzzsaw known as ‘Wayne Gretzky with something to prove’ in that fateful conference finals game 7, the toughest fighter he ever faced [spoiler: Joey Kocur], why Pat Burns was his favourite coach, that distinctive WinnWell helmet, some crazy Harold Ballard stories, finishing his career in Germany, transitioning from playing to coaching, and why life today is great as a grandpa and chief taster for wife Krista’s 23 & Co. Gourmet Cookies!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Krista Gill’s ’23 & Co. Gourmet Cookies’ are available at https://www.23andco.ca/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Nicholson, Blue Jays/Argos/Expos Executive

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Veteran Professional Sports Executive Bob Nicholson shares stories from TWO Toronto Blue Jays championships, THREE Toronto Argonauts championships, transitioning the Montreal Expos to the Washington Nationals, bringing Doug Flutie & Ricky Ray over to the Argos, setting unprecedented pro sports attendance records, the challenge of selling baseball seats at Exhibition Stadium [some grandstand seats were miles beyond the field!], transitioning to SkyDome, bringing the MLB All Star Game festivities to Toronto, early iterations of the SkyDome/NFL American Bowls, Pearson Cup memories, and why the STADIUM is the issue when talking NFL possibilities in Toronto!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gino ‘The Tank’ Cavallini, St Louis Blues

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

NHL veteran/St Louis Blues Legend Gino ‘The Tank’ Cavallini talks about having the body of a man at sixteen, scoring the NCAA championship-winning goal in 4th overtime for Bowling Green, his first roommate Lanny McDonald [“I WAS Lanny in road hockey”], Mama Cavallini’s favourite player rankings [#3 Gino Cavallini; #2 Paul Cavallini; #1 Wendel Clark], great memories of the 1986 & 1987 playoff battles against Ken Wregget and the Maple Leafs, getting ‘Titan Two-Handed’ by The King Borje Salming, surviving in the ‘Chuck’ Norris Division, why Jay Miller & Joey Kocur were the toughest guys he faced, living the dream of playing pro with [and sticking up for] his younger brother Paul, why Paul’s handshake is ‘The Tickler’ [spoiler: a story not for the feint of heart!], and finishing his career in the rinks & on the slopes of Europe!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Shea, Music Promoter/Hockey Author

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Radio veteran/record label rep/bestselling hockey author Kevin Shea shares his music & sportswriting experiences with Borje Salming, the Parachute Club, Eddie Shack, Blue Rodeo, Matthew Barnaby, Weird Al, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Steven Tyler/Joe Perry, Slash, Honeymoon Suite & Don Henley...and in a worldwide exclusive he reveals his radio DJ on-air ‘nom de plume’ [spoiler: ‘Sky Kelly’]!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Matthew Barnaby: Unfiltered and all of Kevin Shea’s books are available at https://kevinsheahockey.com/books/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Nichol, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Strategic Performance Optimizer/Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt Nichol talks about working with Mats Sundin in Stockholm & Toronto, his first boss Pat Quinn [somewhat surprisingly] being a health & fitness innovator, Gary Roberts making it easy to get the other Maple Leafs on board, the humility of Wayne Simmonds/Andre De Grasse/Joel Anthony/Jordan Binnington, doing the simple things SAVAGELY well, the ‘not awesome’ science behind 'bag skates,' working with Charlie Francis, co-founding BioSteel, growing from a 1,000sf to 11,000sf fitness facility, Nick Saban’s ‘illusion of choice,' and having unexpected philosophical discussions with Ken Dryden about the ‘quote of the day’!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! The Holidays are here...sign up for a subscription of unique beers, where each month you will get their current small batch beer release plus three other tap-room only beers, mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12-month subscriptions, these packs make a great gift for any beer lover, including *hint hint* yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Pronovost, Driftscape

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Driftscape Co-Founder/COO Dan Pronovost talks about the single app platform being a combination encyclopedia + Pokemon Go for both residents & tourists, developing a discovery app that does NOT monetize eyeballs, why coding by itself is worth nothing, why you can’t afford ‘elegant coding,’ the entire company working remotely even pre-pandemic, measuring employees NOT by hours but by performance, the risks of using offshore labour for coding [no skin in the game], starting his love of computers by building home kits, and why in growing a business you must just keep swimming!

Tour. Explore. Discover. Learn more about the Driftscape app at https://www.driftscape.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theresa Bailey, Hockey Mom/Author

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Co-Author of 'Hockey Moms: The Heart of the Game' Theresa Bailey shares some stories from Auston's and Connor’s mothers, talks about how even NHL moms never stop being mothers FIRST, how both the kids AND the parents are growing/learning at the SAME time, why no child really wants to hear from their parents, the epiphany experienced when her 7 year old got a single shift after driving 3hrs to a game [!!!], the book-writing experience with co-author and well known Ottawa journalist Terry Marcotte, the difficulty for female coaches stepping into a role typically “for men,” how hockey culture changes must come from both top-down [executives] and bottom-up [grassroots], and why a positive experience comes when both the parents PUSH & the child PULLS!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! The Holidays are here...sign up for a subscription of unique beers, where each month you will get their current small batch beer release plus three other tap-room only beers, mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12-month subscriptions, these packs make a great gift for any beer lover, including *hint hint* yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean-Marc Pisapia, The Box

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Founder/Frontman of The Box Jean-Marc Pisapia talks about being Men Without Hats keyboardist pre-Safety Dance [and meeting Ivan at German language class], the influence of spending a month in the Soviet Union as a teen, the origin of L’Affair Dumoutier, opening for The Spoons on their first tour, the confusion around Sass Jordan’s membership in the band, filming Closer Together in the Dominican Republic, memories of playing Kingswood Music Theatre and the rotating stage at the Ontario Place Forum, getting Chris De Burgh away from his wife for a night on the town, why you ABSOLUTELY will hear all the hits when you see The Box live, his role as a ‘hooker,’ Quebec’s love affair with The Box, making a progressive rock album, and why if you go to the wrong website for the band you’ll just end up with lots of cardboard!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! The Holidays are here...sign up for a subscription of unique beers, where each month you will get their current small batch beer release plus three other tap-room only beers, mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12-month subscriptions, these packs make a great gift for any beer lover, including *hint hint* yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Tansey, Hockey Pro/CBD Entrepreneur

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Hockey Pro/CBD recovery entrepreneur Kevin Tansey talks about playing for the Herning Blue Fox in Denmark [handball over hockey!], eating all the fresh fish he can handle, changing the stigma around CBD use, educating about the topical application of CBD [no, your leg won’t get ‘high’!], turning a horrible incident into a business opportunity to use CBD as the substitute for painkillers in the locker room, and the ‘special rules’ that apply when playing against a 50 year old Jaromir Jagr in his native Czech Republic [Jagr has been playing pro hockey for so long that he jokes that his favorite player growing up was...himself!]

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! The Holidays are here...sign up for a subscription of unique beers, where each month you will get their current small batch beer release plus three other tap-room only beers, mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12-month subscriptions, these packs make a great gift for any beer lover, including *hint hint* yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cynamon, Toronto Argonauts/Entrepreneur

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Toronto Argonauts Former Co-Owner/K2 Pure Solutions Co-Founder David Cynamon talks about gaining the entrepreneurial spirit selling 50 cent foot longs [fully loaded!] at Edmonton Eskimos games, the business mentorship of his father [sweat the details] and his father-in-law [balancing Happiness=Reality/Expectations], why the 2004 Argos Grey Cup championship is etched in his memory, posits that Ricky Williams was misunderstood and ahead of his time regarding benefits of cannabis, shares the [not surprising] body-rocking outcome of a Pinball Clemons hug, bemoans the lost opportunity of a ‘new’ Varsity Stadium project, falling in love NOT with the product but rather with the OPPORTUNITY, and why if you are the smartest person in the room in YOUR area of interest that you will be UNSTOPPABLE!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! The Holidays are here...sign up for a subscription of unique beers, where each month you will get their current small batch beer release plus three other tap-room only beers, mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12-month subscriptions, these packs make a great gift for any beer lover, including *hint hint* yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina El Kattan, Nuba Tisane/Dragons' Den

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Dragons’ Den Entrepreneur & Nuba Tisane Co-Founder [with her mom Amal!] Gina El Kattan talks about moving from Egypt to Oakville, jumping right into Business studies at University of Toronto, the lockdown power of the Clubhouse social networking app, FINALLY listening to her Dad’s plea to audition for Dragons’ Den, what REALLY happens during DD taping [no do-overs!], working on her MBA at Duke University, sneaking into Coach K’s final basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the challenge of self-applying winged eyeliner, the gratification of her DD episode airing nationally AND first Loblaws order coming in on the SAME day, why she broke her decade-long streak of attending TIFF, and her THREE pieces of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company, a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! The Holidays are here...sign up for a subscription of unique beers, where each month you will get their current small batch beer release plus three other tap-room only beers, mailed anywhere in Canada. Available in 4, 6 or 12-month subscriptions, these packs make a great gift for any beer lover, including *hint hint* yourself. Order now at HendersonBrewing.com, or visit their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path. Henderson Brewing and the Toronto Legends podcast....a great local partnership.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Tait, Chalk Circle

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Chalk Circle’s lead singer & co-founder Chris Tait talks about getting grounded for playing ‘God Save The Queen,’ the band’s friendship with Blue Peter, breaking out with the support of CFNY & MuchMusic, touring with Rush/Crowded House/Tears for Fears, Geddy Lee convincing them to try playing wireless [spoiler: so much fun it was a fail!], Geddy restringing his bass for Brad Hopkins to play upside-down, the Sam the Record Man connection [‘Son of Sam’], risking electrocuting Neil Finn [and themselves] with water guns, the bump from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau adding them to his Best of Summer Playlist, their current status as a ‘laissez-faire rock band,’ and shoutouts to the 2022 Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts.....ARRRRRRRRRRGOOOS!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! Take in the aromas of brown sugar and savour the blend of pine, citrus and earthy cereal in Henderson Brewing’s Escape Art West Coast IPA, available now at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malcolm Johnston, Toronto Life

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Toronto Life’s Editor-in-Chief Malcolm Johnston talks about managing the Toronto Life ‘brand,' coming up with the annual list of the 50 most influential Torontonians, serving as ‘an anchor for Toronto residents,’ digging deeply into Canada’s most famous cold case, his concern about the ‘war on journalists & journalism,’ being in awe of Andre De Grasse & Josh Donaldson, his respect for The New Yorker, being a reporter & investigative journalist at heart, and his thoughts on the Blue Jays trading away Teoscar Hernandez!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Photo credit: Daniel Ehrenworth

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! Take in the aromas of brown sugar and savour the blend of pine, citrus and earthy cereal in Henderson Brewing’s Escape Art West Coast IPA, available now at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kent Manderville, Toronto Maple Leafs/Team Canada

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

2 x World Juniors Gold/’92 Olympics Silver/Toronto Maple Leaf Kent ‘Mandy’ Manderville talks about the magical ’93 playoffs run, Wendel & Dougie’s leadership on AND off the ice, sharing a taxi with Pat Burns after 2 big losses, the Notre Dame Hounds, Cornell University, how he learned he was the 24th overall draft pick in 1989, his unique roommates/landlord living in the Annex, winning double Gold at the World Juniors, the Olympic experience, his ‘welcome to the NHL moment’ [spoiler: trade deadline occurring while mid-air on a commercial flight!], finishing his career in Finland & Sweden, helping athletes better manage their finances, and why he still misses browsing The World’s Biggest Bookstore!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Photo credit: Sean Sisk

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! Take in the aromas of brown sugar and savour the blend of pine, citrus and earthy cereal in Henderson Brewing’s Escape Art West Coast IPA, available now at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anders Hedberg, WHA/NHL Superstar

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

WHA/NHL ‘Hot Line’ hockey star Anders Hedberg [the 'Swedish Express'] talks about Borje Salming, 3 Swedes [and a Finn!] representing 70% of this year’s Hockey Hall Of Fame induction class, why Ornskolsvik has produced so many hockey stars, transitioning from Sweden to Winnipeg and finding out he’d be playing with Bobby Hull, moving with Ulf Nilsson from Winnipeg/WHA to New York City/NHL, playing with pride for Three Crowns/Tre Kronor, and why PATIENCE will take the Maple Leafs to the promised land after 56 years!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Anders Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! As the days get shorter, you can look forward to their gold medal winning Export Stout, available now at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Mesley, Women of Ill Repute

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Broadcast Journalist turned Podcaster Wendy Mesley talks about her partnership/friendship with Maureen Holloway, not being retired but rather ONLY being retired from the CBC, pivoting to podcasting, wanting to BE Barbara Frum, the slight quantitative discrepancy on her Ryerson transcript, and recognizing the importance of words!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! As the days get shorter, you can look forward to their gold medal winning Export Stout, available now at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bazil Donovan, Blue Rodeo

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Blue Rodeo bassist Bazil Donovan talks about learning the ‘guitar boogie shuffle,’ growing up in the Junction, Tiny’s beeper leading to his first gig for $30, listening to/learning from/eventually opening for John Fogerty, cutting his teeth on the baptism/confirmation circuit, answering the famous ‘bassist wanted’ ad in NOW magazine, the bandname origin story transitioning from the The Hi-Fi's, playing 1st out of town gig in Kingston and meeting the boys from some band called The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie’s last time on stage sitting in with Blue Rodeo, the perception that all new Canadians receive a pair of hockey skates and a Blue Rodeo album, how he was NOT on Letterman but WAS on The Tonight Show [without Johnny!], the serendipity of Meryl Streep’s limo driver, unexpected fans both geographically [Norway!] and in Hollywood [Jill Hennessy!], great memories playing the Horseshoe, Ontario Place Forum, the Cameron House and Massey Hall, rolling out on another Blue Rodeo tour, and why he always has thought of himself as a rock ‘n roller playing in a country band!

For everything Bazil and Blue Rodeo, please go to https://www.bluerodeo.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Photo credit: Heather Pollock

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Rainford, Chef

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Chef Rob Rainford talks about choosing between cooking and basketball camp, how the Food Network ‘changed everything,’ whether you should wash your chicken [spoiler: does more harm than good], shooting 18 hours of content for 22 minutes of a TV show, what the 'Rainford Method' encourages, how his skill set allows him to ‘hit for the cycle in cooking,’ his embrace of Tik Tok and Instagram, being Rob vs Robert, why you always wait for the first cheque to clear before promoting a project, some hints about what he is up to in 2023, why his star shines brightly in Romania, and the surprising amount of college drinking games based on his ‘Licence to Grill’ television show!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saroya Tinker, Toronto Six

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0000

The Toronto Six’s homegrown hockey talent Saroya Tinker talks about being an EIGHT-sport high school athlete, living at Yale amongst ‘the Normies,’ playing in front of Ivy League crowds at ‘The Whale,’ her incredible mentors within the Toronto Six organization, a roadmap to consolidation for a single professional womens’ hockey league, her friendship with fellow Toronto ice hockey professional Wayne Simmonds, her mentorship program Sayora Strong, her involvement in Black Girl Hockey Club Canada, her documentary film debut at TIFF in BLACK ICE, and why it’s OK to say you are NOT OK!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “Amelia Red Hefeweizen” [inspired by Amelia Earhart] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Frew, Glass Tiger

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Glass Tiger frontman Alan Frew talks about the New Year’s Eve name changeover from ‘Tokyo’ to Glass Tiger [and how author George Plimpton inspired the new name], opening for Boy George & Culture Club, sharing urinals at the Grammy Awards with Roger Daltrey & Doc Severinson, how being last to the bus gave him his ‘Beatles’ moment in Saskatoon, confusion with Rod Stewart about who actually was the first to play SkyDome, Bryan Adams singing backup on Don’t Forget Me, knocking out TWO smash hits in their first session with producer Jim Vallance, serving as Corey Hart’s stand-in for a music video, speaking out about his 2015 stroke to raise prevention awareness [dangers: high cholesterol & hypertension], and his never-before-revealed hotel check-in alias!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “Amelia Red Hefeweizen” [inspired by Amelia Earhart] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Rae, Canadian Ambassador to the UN

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae talks about his incredible career as a diplomat, lawyer and politician, Canada’s role as the 7th largest donor to the United Nations, shares an actual ‘day in the life’ of our Ambassador, the funny/not so funny shaving cream incident caused by Frank Zappa at U of T’s Convocation Hall, the emotional joy of taking the same job for PM Justin Trudeau as his father Saul Rae did for PM Pierre Trudeau, being inspired by Stephen Lewis, meeting Bill Clinton at a Rhodes Scholar alumni event, and why he is OK with the host's father Bob Applebaum ranking him 2nd smartest guy in Canada behind Steve Paikin!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “Amelia Red Hefeweizen” [inspired by Amelia Earhart] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ivy Knight, Writer/Journalist

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Writer & Journalist Ivy Knight talks about pivoting from 10 years in restaurant kitchens to writing, her realization that the pressure had turned her into a ‘dickless man’ and a ‘rage machine,’ the wonderful mentorship of James Chatto, her role in the documentary “The Heat: A Kitchen [R]evolution,” getting published in The New Yorker, enjoying her neighbourhood’s transition from 'Crackdale' to Parkdale, her distaste for Mayor John Tory but love for memes, and THREE awesome hidden gems in Toronto's dining scene...who needs Michelin when you’ve got Ivy?!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “Amelia Red Hefeweizen” [inspired by Amelia Earhart] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edward Keenan, Toronto Star’s City Columnist

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

The Toronto Star’s City Columnist Edward Keenan talks about innocently attempting to walk behind the President’s desk in the Oval Office [spoiler: don’t do it!], Mayor Tory’s debate frequency strategy [down from 50 to 2!], how the upcoming municipal election is his Super Bowl, the Globe’s Marcus Gee as a ‘fond acquaintance,’ his South Riverdale days & Degrassi connections, morphing from an intern to a staff writer at Eye Weekly/The Grid, following in the footsteps of Daniel Dale in Washington, and contrasting his experiences living in DC/USA with living in his beloved Toronto/Canada!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “Amelia Red Hefeweizen” [inspired by Amelia Earhart] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Nathan, Private Equity

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Lynx Equity Limited Co-founder and President Brad Nathan talks about ranking #478 of Canada’s largest 500 companies, hitting $650mm in revenue while shooting for $1B, his entrepreneurial start drilling peepholes [legally!], an absolutely horrible interaction with a cantankerous Tommy Lasorda, attempting to outsource his paper route to his father, transitioning his leisure time from combat sports to piano [!!!], his brief career at Bagel World [one hour], his brief career as a practicing Chartered Accountant [2 weeks], retiring undefeated from a stellar MMA/boxing career, and how [and why] he eats out 365 nights a year!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “The Market” [inspired by Kensington Market] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack ‘The Coach’ Armstrong, Raptors Broadcaster

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

As Toronto Raptors Broadcaster Jack Armstrong enters his 25th season [Hellooooooo!], he talks about his MVP [Mom!!], growing up in Brooklyn NYC, Fordham U road trips driving the team van to fine dining establishments [White Castle!!], differentiating between broccoli and skittles, his love for fellow Toronto Legend Chuck Swirsky, Vince/Jack/Chuck all sharing their first NBA game together [with Paul Pierce in Boston], why he owes so much of his success to ‘that orange ball,’ how he went overnight from being an ‘idiot to an expert,’ and the origins of “Get that Gawwbage Outta Here!”

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast! You can try this month’s limited edition beer “The Market” [inspired by Kensington Market] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donovan Bailey, World’s Fastest Man

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Two-time Olympic Champion/three-time World Champion Sprinter Donovan Bailey talks about solo vs team gold medals at Atlanta in 1996, his better-late-than-never appointment to the Order of Canada, being drafted by the BC Lions, his thoughts 25 years after the 150m SkyDome race against Michael Johnson, the enduring legacies of announcers Geoff Gowan and Don Wittman, meeting Nelson Mandela and Muhammad Ali, the 3rd season of his podcast Running Things, his continued mentorship by Coach Dan Pfaff, why he is the ‘Don of Muskoka,’ and why you never put a HOT mic in front of a HOT man [spoiler alert: “he’s a chicken, let’s race again so I can kick his butt again!”]

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

TORONTO LEGENDS is powered by the Henderson Brewing Company. a locally-owned, award-winning neighbourhood brewery that celebrates Toronto’s stories and culture...just like this podcast!

You can try this month’s limited edition beer “The Market” [inspired by Kensington Market] at their taproom & retail store at 128A Sterling Road along the West Toronto rail path, or order now at HendersonBrewing.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Avrich, Moguls Monsters & Madmen

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Filmmaker & Marketing Executive Barry Avrich talks about RENT-A-FAN CLUB, getting stuck in an altercation between Jackie Mason & Jerry Stiller, why you need to treat ‘yelling’ as performance art, why his Bob Saget anecdote was far too filthy to share, whether we can expect an update to Unauthorized: The Harvey Weinstein Project, how Hollywood is the “only place you can die of encouragement,” his father’s best advice [“look at the audience, not the movie” and “DON’T blend in”], working on docs about Lew Wasserman/David Foster/Bob Guccione/Howie Mandel/Oscar Peterson, and lessons learned from mentors Michael Cohl, Eddie Greenspan, Dusty Cohl, Gino Empry and Garth Drabinsky!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Alper, Musicaholic

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0000

Publicist and Music Industry Expert Eric Alper talks about music entering his bloodstream via his Grandfather Al’s Grossman’s Tavern, the influence of American Hot Wax & Music World at Promenade Mall, why Snoop Dogg travels with his own personal joint roller, launching Nickelback’s 1st EP, The Wiggles’ roots in punk rock [!!!!], why Bill Wyman hitting on his wife was cool, recollections of Ringo Starr/Ray Charles/Duran Duran/Chickenfoot/The English Beat/Matt Dusk/DJ Khaled/Maestro Fresh Wes/Sinead O’Connor/Steven Van Zandt/Public Enemy, and shares his two fundamental rules of life: BE NICE & say YES to EVERYTHING!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Mitton, ’72 Summit Series Author

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

‘When Canada Shut Down’ author Sean Mitton talks about Paul Henderson’s Goal of the Century being Canada’s ‘Man on the Moon’ moment, the Henderson Hat Trick [THREE game-winning goals], how Phil Esposito’s passionate ‘rant’ galvanized the country, shares the bond between Tretiak and Henderson’s grandsons, tells tales of the ‘Russian Stick Boy,’ explains how the Henderson goal actually saved a marriage [!!!], confirms that one Harold E. Ballard was in attendance in Moscow, explains how applying today’s concussion protocols would have changed history, reveals why Henderson is ok NOT being in the Hockey Hall of Fame, speculates about Ken Dryden & Vadislav Tretiak platooning in the Habs’ net, tells us why we should have a gentler appreciation for AM34/MM16 heading into another Maple Leafs season, and how 50 years later we still get goosebumps listening to Foster Hewitt’s iconic call: “Henderson has scored for Canada!”

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Gold, The Tragically Hip Manager

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Multiple-time Manager of the Year Jake Gold talks about his first concert [Beatles at Maple Leaf Gardens 1964!], 17 years of managing The Hip/a 17 year break/starting anew in 2020, music’s most important North American cities [NYC, LA, Toronto], getting creative backstage with Robert Plant, earning bona fides from the Rolling Stones by playing through a cross-storm hurricane, Dan Aykroyd’s advocacy to appear on Saturday Night Live, the impact of the Another Roadside Attraction music festival, why Allan Gregg WAS and IS such a great mentor, and why he ‘never says never’ when asked if The Hip will again play live!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Woloshyn, Broadcaster/Podcaster

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Broadcaster/Podcaster Ted Woloshyn talks about taking over for Wally Crouter for a decade of mornings at CFRB, dealing with 2:45am wakeups when you aren’t a morning person, his 11 year run of ‘Saturdays with Ted’ on Newstalk 1010, losing the Best Comedy Album Juno Award to some guys named Bob & Doug, getting early encouragement from Bob McAdorey at the CNE, his ahead-of-everyone-else recognition that Bill Cosby was a JERK, his admiration for Jann Arden, transitioning from radio to podcasting, why he is not a ‘foodie’ but rather an ‘eatie,’ and his early standup comedy days at both Mark Breslin’s 519 Church Street Community Centre and [no he’s not making it up] Starvin' Marvin's Burlesque Palace!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer, Little Canada

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Little Canada’s founder & visionary Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer introduces us to ‘Our Home & Miniature Land,’ learns about Wayne Gretzky [“who is this The Great One?”], explains why the process is as important as the product, shares the trials & tribulations of moving the exhibition into it's display space [spoiler alert: cut a hole and lower it through the floor!], enjoys NHLer Sam Gagner dropping by his backyard rink with buddy John Tavares, and explains how YOU can visit and get immortalized to live forevermore in Little Canada!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Devorski, NHL Referee

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Former NHL referee Paul ‘Devo’ Devorski talks about his Centennial Cup win for Guelph, how he handled Darren McCarty in ‘that Detroit game’ [aka The Brawl], being there for Ray Bourque’s Stanley Cup win, his Valentine’s Day card to Pat Quinn, the incredible end to game 7 of Pittsburgh’s 2009 Stanley Cup victory over Detroit, always finding Bruce Boudreau in his swimming pool, working the 2006 Turino Olympics Gold Medal game, getting a standing ovation from the fickle Philly fans, and the pleasure of working his 1594th/final NHL game with younger brother Greg!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

André-Philippe Gagnon, Singing Impressionist

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Superstar singing impressionist André-Philippe Gagnon talks about Jay Leno discovering him at Just For Laughs, getting the ‘blessing’ to approach Johnny Carson after his breakout spot on The Tonight Show [after DECLINING his 1st invitation!], PM Brian Mulroney promoting him to Lady Diana, singing with Celine Dion in front of 95,000 in France, singing We Are The World to Quincy Jones, playing the famed LA Comedy Store, opening the SkyDome with Oscar Peterson, his first major English show opening the ’88 Calgary Olympics with Max Headroom [?!?!], and why his accent disappears when he sings!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nelson Millman, Broadcasting Executive

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Broadcasting executive Nelson Millman tells us how grade 10 was ‘the best 4 years of my life,’ about being Bob McCown’s boss, why he prefers production over being on-air, overseeing Blue Jays radio broadcasts in ’92/’93 as the team won back-to-back championships, how sports radio is a clubhouse, ‘The Fan’ staying true to its brand by engaging fans, and what a truly great person Don Cherry is!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Dusk, Singer/Songwriter

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Singer/songwriter Matt Dusk takes a 'Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra' tour break to talk about dining with the Queen & Prince Philip, his graduation interaction with Oscar Peterson, his breakout role on Mark Burnett’s The Casino, Michael Buble: friend? enemy? frenemy?, his celebrity status in Poland, fond feelings for The Reservoir Lounge and The Rex Hotel, how building relationships in Las Vegas is like ‘planting a flower in the desert,’ his preshow ritual [hint: Two Shots], and taking over for the Chairman of the Board to sing a song penned by Bono & The Edge!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Cohon, NBA/MLB/CFL/Junos/Toronto Global/Gin Entrepreneur

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Entrepreneur & Business Executive Mark Cohon shares his journey from cheeseburgers to basketball to baseball to pigskin to music to the Gin Smash, tales of the ‘Big Mac Bus’ & ‘George the Amphibious Car,’ how the Royal Family has the same problems as any family business, having TWO Members of the Order of Ontario in the same family, going from Forest Hill to Siberia to NYC to Sumatra, memories of Mikhail Gorbachev, how his father got a private golf club’s ‘blackball rule’ changed, and patiently listens to the host’s passionate advocacy for Gowan/Platinum Blonde/The Box/Glass Tiger/Honeymoon Suite to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Lakey, Toronto Star’s The Fixer

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Toronto Star’s The Fixer Jack Lakey shares lessons learned from being the garbageman at a pickle factory, his advocacy for the Little Guy, dialing 311 vs The Fixer, the power of not wanting to look bad in the Star, why you must talk to the organ grinder and not the monkey, the bureaucracy of the ‘city media funnel,’ loving the action of horses and poker, his 8 years ‘causing discomfort’ at City Hall, and his assessment of Mayor John Tory’s drive for a 3rd term to attack ‘unfinished business’!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Crouse, Film Critic/Author/Broadcaster

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Film critic/author/broadcaster Richard Crouse talks about his Donald Sutherland ice-breaker, Simon Le Bon’s love of Mr Greenjeans’ Buffalo Chips, kind words for Cameron Bailey’s leadership and agreement with his view that ‘moviewatching is best as a communal experience,’ Brad Pitt’s insouciance to a tidal wave of flashbulbs, why Hugh Jackman and Lady Gaga are ‘good people’, his upcoming book of Lessons Learned, why popcorn is like razorblades for your colon, how ‘review bombing’ is a bad trend, the ‘unspoken contract’ of interviewing celebrities, and setting the record straight on Madonna’s rumoured edict “not to look her directly in the eyes” [spoiler alert: FALSE]!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Jackson, ESPN/NHL Referee

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000

ESPN Rules Expert & ex-NHL Referee Dave Jackson talks about his Montreal origins, reffing his first game in corduroys and a yellow helmet, a horrible yet career-defining incident post-game in Lachine, boyhood hero Guy Lafleur [and his hair!] swooshing by during a game, taking Trevor Linden’s advice on dealing with The Great One, working the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia, the ‘work commute’ to his private ESPN studio, accepting the transition to helmets & visors, his respect for colleagues in the Toronto ‘Situation Room,’ and a HOPEFUL prediction for our Maple Leafs’ prospects in the coming season [spoiler alert: Buds are ON THE VERGE]!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Bailey, Toronto International Film Festival

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Ahead of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, CEO Cameron Bailey talks about growing up in the countryside of Barbados, his time at NOW during the heyday of alternative weekly newspapers, writing his first movie review [DIE HARD!], why he initially said ‘NO’ to Piers Handling, TIFF’s focus on being a ‘walkable audience-centric festival,’ being a voting member for the OSCARS, the craziness of BORAT and Sean Penn, social media engagement lessons learned from Harry Styles, and his admiration for Keanu Reeves and Oprah Winfrey!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes Hall, Dragons’ Den

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

The King of Bay Street Wes Hall talks about his humble beginnings in rural Jamaica, lessons learned from his Grandmother, coming of age in Malvern, his past life as the Chicken Catching Grim Reaper, the importance of construction NOT demolition, taking the BlackNorth Pledge, using ‘skin in the game’ to break through barriers, the difference between deals closing on Dragons’ Den vs In Real Life [you’ll be surprised!], and why being a Dragon is not as easy as it looks on tv!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Brian Goldman, ER Physician/Author/Radio Host

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Emergency Room Physician/Author/Radio Host Dr Brian Goldman talks about his long-suffering Maple Leafs fandom, being a ‘browner’ who would study for a blood test, extending his storytelling from the ER to bookwriting to his CBC Radio show, how ‘Medical B.S.’ became ‘White Coat, Black Art,’ avoiding the ‘sunk cost fallacy’, the benefits of teamwork & unburdening, and his best advice for both physicians AND patients!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Segal, Tea Entrepreneur

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Tea Evangelist David Segal talks about his entrepreneurial roots, his first DAVIDsTEA shop on Queen St West, being a 10 year overnight success, why you need a healthy dose of naivety, getting product into Oprah’s hotel room, why you have a beer with ‘Dave’ but tea with ‘David,’ his entrepreneurial advice [“just START”], and why when it comes to hockey & bagels it’s MONTREAL or bust [booooo!]!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monika Schnarre, Supermodel

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Canada’s First Supermodel Monika Schnarre talks about the risks of swimsuit photoshoots, her connection to BNL & Jason Priestley, her ‘Forrest Gump-iness,’ bloodhound bonding with Luke Perry, her Vogue/Sports Illustrated Swimsuit/BH90210 experiences, official height clarification [spoiler alert: 6’ 1.75”], and why Scarborough Rules!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elvis Stojko, Figure Skating Champion

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Canadian/Olympic/World Figure Skating Champion Elvis Stojko talks about Superfan Chuck Norris, inside the Harding/Kerrigan kerfuffle of ’94, Don Cherry defending him, appearing on The Simpsons and Brooklyn 99, his ‘mic drop’ moments landing the quad-double/quad-triple, his relationship with ‘best frenemy’ Kurt Browning, and meeting his figure skating wife at the rink in a Mexican mall!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Cross, Broadcaster & Music Historian

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Broadcaster & Music Historian Alan Cross talks about his Manitoba roots & first transistor radio, his accordion proficiency, CFNY/The Edge to Q107, becoming a 'professional music geek,' his more than 800 episodes of The Ongoing History of New Music, and why we all MUST respect Nickelback!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Breslin, Yuk Yuk's

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Comedy King Mark Breslin shares the Yuk Yuk’s story and talks the Order of Canada, Joan Rivers vetting him via Howie Mandel, his initial reaction to Jim Carrey, why “the customer is always in the way,” his Canadian-first booking policy, and “if a customer complains about a comedian, we get rid of the customer!”

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Chowen, Hairstylist

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Yorkville Hairstylist Gary Chowen talks about his start at Caruso’s salon, being Cher’s ‘Hair-apist’, his partnership with Bob Mackie, his friendship with John Byner, getting Jim Carrey his first TV gig, and the brilliance of Jose Feliciano!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Swirsky, Former Toronto Raptors Broadcaster

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Former Toronto Raptors broadcaster Chuck Swirsky talks about his Canadian citizenship, ‘what if’ Vince Carter nails that game 7 shot, Kobe’s 81 point game, his talking bobblehead recording session, and the origin of “get out the salami & cheese, mama, this game is OVER!”

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Rita, Toronto Argos/CFL Legend

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Six-time Grey Cup Champion Adam Rita talks about the Three Amigos [Wayne Gretzky, John Candy, Bruce McNall], that incredible 1991 season, how The Rocket was the Argos’ Gretzky, how Pinball can make you miss in a phonebooth, why Damon Allen is Gumby with a gifted arm, and shares the punchline to “what’s the difference between a Loonie and Doug Flutie?”

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Stellick, Former Toronto Maple Leafs Executive

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Former Toronto Maple Leafs executive Bob Stellick talks about negotiating with Harold Ballard in front of #1 draft choice Wendel Clark, brother Gord’s reign as GM, Mats Sundin’s helmet choice, and unfettered urination in the Maple Leaf Gardens' troughs!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitz ‘The Whip’ Vanderpool, Boxing Champion

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 21:36:00 -0000

Boxing Champion Fitz ‘The Whip’ Vanderpool talks about the power of DMX walkout music, ‘With Hope It’s Possible,’ taking the oldest Canadian Champion title away from George Chuvalo, fighting in the Royal York Hotel ballroom, and how in boxing it is ‘better to give than to receive!’

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hal Johnson, BodyBreak

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:22:00 -0000

BodyBreak’s Hal Johnson talks about his multi-sport athletic career, his breakout appearance in a Tylenol commercial, the status of his iconic mustache [spoiler alert: it’s coming back!], how a fortuitous session on the pec deck led to his life/business partnership with Joanne McLeod, and why it’s now more important than ever to Keep Fit and Have Fun!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Byner, Bizarre!

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:17:00 -0000

Iconic actor, comedian, impressionist and author John Byner talks about his appearances on Ed Sullivan and Johnny Carson, voicing ‘The Ant and The Aardvark,’ working with Bob ‘Super Dave’ Einstein, his autobiography ‘Five Minutes, Mr Byner!’ and playing over 350 characters on 6 seasons of the BIZARRE comedy sketch series (filmed & produced right here in Toronto)!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Records & Rockstars’ Jeff Woods

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:48:00 -0000

Iconic radio personality/podcaster/author Jeff Woods talks about the enduring appeal of classic rock, getting along with Alan Cross & Eric Alper, how his trademark voice developed [hint: smoking, alcohol, lack of sleep], his upcoming podcast Blue Hotel, and how often his is mistaken for Metallica’s James Hetfield (spoiler alert: daily)!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Cullen, Gardening Expert

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:40:00 -0000

Gardening Expert Mark Cullen talks about being a Member of the Order of Canada, hitting the soil with the 7th generation of Cullens, maintaining ‘brand’ integrity, building Markham’s Eco-Sandbox, why you need to ‘think like a fish,’ and his positive experiences with David and Sharon Johnston, Ed Mirvish, Mel Lastman and Frankie Flowers!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheese Boutique’s Afrim Pristine

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:52:00 -0000

Cheese Boutique’s Maitre Fromager Afrim Pristine talks about his food emporium, his cookbook, his food/travel docuseries, his new wine, the ‘cheese shot’ heard around the world, why the lactose intolerant can rejoice, grilled cheese tips, great places to eat in Toronto NOW, and where to picnic with the best views of the city!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Butler, Toronto Blue Jays/World Series Champion

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:45:00 -0000

World Series Champion/Former Blue Jay Rob Butler talks about starting out with Mom’s wrong-handed mitt, getting cut DURING a game at 12, team freezeout leading to the Seoul Olympics, unusual notification of his callup to the bigs, John Kruk’s wise words at 1B, Dave Stewart’s cleat kindness, 2 bros living the dream playing for their hometown Blue Jays, the Philly WS hotel conspiracy, breaking out his WS ring, and living THAT Joe Carter HR!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Romanuk, Sports Broadcaster/Beatles Podcaster

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:09:00 -0000

Sportscaster/Writer/Podcaster Paul Romanuk talks about 'Paul’s Friday Night Party' radio show, shishkabob skewers at Filmores, ‘The Penflip’ incident, hockey hotbeds Helsinki & Davos, Beatles Beatles Beatles, and ‘hidden gems’ for Beaches dining!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Wregget, Former Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:25:00 -0000

Former Maple Leafs goaltender Ken Wregget talks about calling his shot on Draft Day, teaming up with Allan Bester, ‘the Save’, winning the Stanley Cup, stopping Joe Juneau’s OT penalty shot, sharing the ice with 66 and 99, and ‘Having Fun at the 31’ Sports Bar & Grille in PA!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:25:00 -0000

NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz talks about the Apple Newton, the innovation of the hotsync cradle, his love for Halifax AND South America, the early trauma of wiring your car for satellite radio, his made-in-Ontario NorthStar Bets platform, and why CONTENT will be the differentiator in the burgeoning legalized gambling market!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry O’Reilly, Advertising Guru/Podcaster/Author

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:25:00 -0000

Advertising Guru/Podcaster/Author Terry O’Reilly talks about great mentors, overcoming your ‘best’ mistakes, fist slam moments, solving for what’s stepping on your garden hose, driveway podcasts, and 17 seasons of being Under the Influence!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CreateTO CEO Vic Gupta

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:47:00 -0000

CreateTO CEO Vic Gupta talks about leading the City of Toronto’s real estate agency, its key projects within this $27 billion portfolio, working for and with Mayor John Tory, his ‘bromance’ with Aubrey Drake Graham, and where he goes to get the best East African food!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allan Bester, Former Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:48:00 -0000

Former Maple Leafs goaltender Allan Bester talks about playing in the NHL at 19, facing a barrage of rubber for the Leafs of the 80s, billeting with Bob Probert, sharing the bunker with Harold Ballard & King Clancy, how he got Gerry Cheevers fired, and why his post-hockey career in Orlando is sweet (hint: golf)!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Bennett, Toronto Marlies/680 News Announcer

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:30:00 -0000

'The Sports Voice Guy’ Simon Bennett talks about completing 500 Marlies games, the awesome 2018 Calder Cup championship run, crossing paths with some guys named Barack, Joe and Henry, and why it’s so tough to do play-by-play for swimming!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrate Toronto’s Micayla Doria

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:05:00 -0000

Celebrate Toronto’s founder/CEO Micayla Doria talks about throwing Toronto’s birthday party festival, the Toronto Made Market, why OCAD rules supreme, Guildwood Park’s sculptural sanctuary, Reservoir Lounge/El Mocambo/Orbit Room/Salad King/King Taco, and how to get the best view from Humber Bay bridge!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Wilner, Toronto Star Blue Jays Columnist

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:42:00 -0000

Toronto Star baseball columnist Mike Wilner talks about the Blue Jays, Lime Rickeys/Pickle Barrel/Jumbo Video, CIUT-FM 89.5 radio, Peter Gross’ influence, the Hardware City Rock Cats, working with baseball’s first blind announcer, and the irony of scheduling anarchist programming!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Saltzman, Technology Evangelist

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:10:00 -0000

King of All [Tech] Media Marc Saltzman talks about betting big on MP3s, translating Geek to English, hanging at the Playboy mansion, and why ‘turn it off and turn it on again’ is still better than the help desk!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Boon, Toronto Mike'd Podcast

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:58:00 -0000

Toronto Mike from Toronto Mike'd talks about celebrating his 1000th episode, getting Chuck D to open up, getting the 'Real Talk,' and learning to play in the Internet sandbox!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristine Hubbard, Beck Taxi

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:51:00 -0000

Beck Taxi’s Kristine Hubbard talks about continuing the legacy of her Grandfather’s family business, ongoing changes in the industry, working with Jason Priestley, and some tips on passenger etiquette [hint: no snakes]!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Bradburn, Writer/Historian

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:08:00 -0000

Writer and Historical Consultant Jamie Bradburn talks about being the Toronto Star's Quizmaster, the joys of walking Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods, and why editors deserve more credit than they get!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Subban, Ultimate Hockey Dad

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:33:00 -0000

Educator/Motivator/Author and ‘Ultimate Hockey Dad’ Karl Subban talks about ‘potential’ as a 3 legged stool, his THREE boys’ path to the NHL, PK’s training hill and first pair of skates, his love for Ken Dryden and the Habs, and where to get the best Jerk in Toronto!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Reader, Chef

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:17:00 -0000

Godfather of the Grill Ted Reader talks about cooking at SkyDome, President’s Choice product development with Dave Nichol, re-opening his golf + bbq + beer restaurant ‘The Joint’, and why Kelly Ripa loves her some S’mores Quesadillas!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave LeBlanc, Globe and Mail

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0000

The Globe & Mail's 'Architourist’ Dave LeBlanc talks about his radio career, the non-CNE joys of Exhibition Place, and why Toronto architecture needs a little more weird!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Sax, Author/Journalist

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:30:00 -0000

Author David Sax talks about limiting your time online, Montreal vs Toronto, his upcoming book as a pandemic memoir, and lake surfing in the Big Smoke!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Wronzberg, Sea-Hi Famous Chinese Food

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:30:00 -0000

Restaurateur Larry Wronzberg talks about the relaunched Sea-Hi Famous Chinese Food, its landmark status in the Jewish community, and that iconic plum sauce!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lili Tran, Tap Phong

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:14:00 -0000

Legendary Retailer Tap Phong’s Lili Tran talks about 3 generations of the family business, why there are so many types of vegetable peelers, and the importance of a rice cooker!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Edwards, Toronto Star Crime Reporter

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:52:00 -0000

Author and Organized Crime Expert Peter Edwards talks about his latest book, his weekly column in the Toronto Star, shoutouts from Snoop Dogg, and his involvement in Netflix’s Bad Blood!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Susur Lee

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:06:00 -0000

Restaurant Pioneer and Entrepreneur Chef Susur Lee talks about his Hong Kong upbringing and how Toronto’s diversity influences the creativity in his cooking!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Wilson, The Ultimate Leafs Fan

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:26:00 -0000

Leader of Leafs Nation Mike Wilson talks about his incredible memorabilia collection, his Ultimate Road Trip, his podcast with Rick Vaive, his pivot to appraisals, and his upcoming project on The Beer Leagues!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Golombek, CIBC/Financial Post

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:20:00 -0000

Financial Post columnist/CIBC’s Jamie Golombek talks about tax season, his various newspaper/TV activities, and the return of live music!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Rubino, Restaurateur & Food Personality

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:54:00 -0000

Restaurateur Michael Rubino talks about his numerous restaurants, brother power with Guy, his ‘Made to Order’ TV experience, and his foray into indoor vertical farming!

For everything Michael & Guy Rubino, please to to http://livelocaltoday.com/

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Basile, Chef/Author/Host

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:57:00 -0000

Chef Matt Basile talks about his "shape shifting" entrepreneurial ventures in Toronto’s food industry!

TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com

All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices