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Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast

Adam Waiser and Grayson Miller

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Toronto has more than 200 years of history from Timothy Eaton to St Lawrence Market, from Hurricane Hazel to the CNE. Join Adam and Gray as we tell the stories of the schemers and dreamers who built TO. Follow us on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Toronto_History Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory
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Hello Internet! We here at Three Plus One Gaming invite you to listen to our variety podcast featuring our three hosts: Ian Miller, Grayson Harbour, and Julian Jones. We also have at least one special guest each release in order to maintain the element of surprise. We mostly(begrudgingly to Grayson) discuss the video games we are currently playing or the recent gaming news that interests us. However, we include a variety of topics including film, television, politics, current events, and mor ...
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The Dopist is a weekly podcast that puts cannabis at the centre of deep dialogue with experts, to help you navigate the cannabis industry—and beyond. Hosts Grayson Miller and Jay Rosenthal explore the word of cannabis retail, the good the bad and the ugly. Follow @thedopist on Instagram, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast. Sponsored by TokeText
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226 years ago, the Attorney General was shot and killed in a grove near the Distillery District. Everybody knew who did it, but the shooter went free because it happened in a duel. This week’s episode is about the Small-White Duel, a tale of two gentleman who faced each other in mortal combat over a matter of honour and because their wives couldn’t…
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Over the years, A Christmas Story has become a bona-fide holiday classic. However, I would guess that most viewers don’t realize that much of the film was made right here in Toronto. Since we’re only four days away from Christmas Day, we decided to make a bonus episode about the different locations where film scenes were shot. Happy Holidays from M…
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After all the debate over who should be in or out, the College Football Playoff finally kicks off this weekend. Four games in two days. Who's winning?Plus, Week 16 in the NFL after some crushing injuries to key stars last week. Playoff spots and seedings are on the line.The Knicks are the NBA Cup champions. Is that a big deal at all and should New …
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Leo Chan, professor chef and general food expert, joins us to talk about the history of Chinese restaurants in Toronto - from Sing Tom's Cafe (founded in 1901) to the Big Four (Nanking, Lichee Garden, San Woo and Kwong Chow) to the later waves of newcomers and the vast diversity of Chinese regional cuisines. It's the holiday season, so order some C…
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A couple of days into MLB's Winter Meetings and two big free agent pieces are leaving the Mets. How big of a deal are the departures of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz?Plus, the College Football Playoff field excludes Notre Dame setting off a firestorm of criticism about the ranking and selection process and speculation about the Fighting Irish's future…
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The sudden loss of Siena Lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason has left his Saints and UAlbany communities heartbroken, while the overall lacrosse world is mourning the 41-year old's passing this week.The second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings are out. Alabama, Notre Dame and Miami are in precarious positions with the Crimson Tide the only of …
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Garrison Creek used to run through western Toronto before flowing into the harbour. Over the years, it would be covered and filled in, but its ghost lingers on. If you know where to look, you can still find traces of it throughout the city. Learn more about Toronto's forgotten river on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast. You can follow Muddy …
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joins the show, Thanksgiving NFL Tripleheader & Rivalry Weekend in College Football!We're keeping with the podcast's annual tradition of talking with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ahead of his team hosting the Kansas City Chiefs this year.Plus, it's a long, holiday weekend of NFL games. From a tripleheader on Thursday, …
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At the beginning of the season, the Chiefs, Ravens and Lions were all popular picks to win the Super Bowl. Today, they'd all miss the playoffs if the regular season ended today.The latest College Football Playoff rankings are out and people are upset about one team's particular spot in the top 12. Does the committee have it right or will they get i…
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The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is the largest and most-visited museum in Canada. But who built the ROM? Where did the totem poles in the lobby come from and who was the Mr. English who offered to build a planetarium entirely on his own dime? Learn more about Toronto's most distinguished museum on this episode of Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history pod…
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The Giants hit the reset button again at head coach firing Brian Daboll. That makes it six different head coaches for the once-stable franchise since 2016. Where should Big Blue turn next?Plus, Paul Skenes wins the NL Cy Young unanimously. Tarik Skubal takes home his second straight AL Cy Young Award. Who should AL MVP: Aaron Judge or Cal Raleigh?N…
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The Jets hit the reset button in a big way at the NFL trade deadline. Did they make smart moves to deal two defensive stars for draft picks?The first College Football Playoff rankings are out. Did the committee get it right with four more weeks to go?Plus, we just witnessed an all-timer of a World Series. A lot of people are calling it the best in …
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Ed Conroy of Retrontario joins us to talk about the Golden Age of Kids TV in Toronto. We'll be looking at Uncle Chichimus, the Friendly Giant, Mister Rogers, Butternut Square, Mr. Dressup and more on this episode of Muddy York. You can find more information about ImagiNation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids' TV here: https://imagination.retrontario.…
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The Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of winning their first World Series title since 1993, while denying the Dodgers back to back championships. Will L.A. force a game 7?Plus, the Bills and Chiefs meet again. Buffalo has controlled this rivalry in the regular season. Can they do it again while also turning it into postseason success against Patri…
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Kit Coleman was a woman; she was also a journalist. When she began her career in 1889, this made her a trailblazer and even a subversive figure. For some people, female journalists were only slightly higher than streetwalkers in the Victorian social hierarchy. For 22 years, she wrote for The Mail and The Mail and Empire newspapers. Then, she struck…
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The Bills and Eagles have lost back to back games. Which team is in more trouble 6 games into the season?The Jets are 0-6 after another lackluster performance. Could Aaron Glenn be a one-and-done head coach in New York?Plus, are we headed for an all-west coast World Series between the Dodgers and Mariners?And, a big time weekend of ranked-on-ranked…
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With the Yankees' postseason exit in 4 games to the Blue Jays in the ALDS, does there need to be a major shakeup in the Bronx? Who or what is to blame?We're catching up wth MLB reliever Matt Gage after his induction into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. From Broadalbin-Perth to Siena to the big leagues where his career will continue next s…
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The Zoo is a Scarborough institution. But it raises the question: what is a zoo in Toronto’s eyes? Is it an animal sanctuary? A school field trip factory? A conservation lab? On this episode of Muddy York, we'll look at the history of the high-minded, ethically ambitious and chaotically managed mega-zoo that we know today as well as the Riverdale Z…
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MLB's playoffs start strong with Yankees-Red Sox and the Dodgers returning to dominant form.Plus, how much hope is Jaxson Dart giving to the Giants? The first round rookie QB wins in his starting debut with a winless Saints team coming up on Sunday.WNBA star players are at odds with the league's commissioner over comments about Caitlin Clark.Ole Mi…
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We're week out from the 20th anniversary of Coaches vs Cancer in the Capital Region. Siena head coach Gerry McNamara and UAlbany head coach Dwayne Killings on the importance and impact of this event, plus a game of Pictionary with the guys.The MLB regular season is down to the final week. Will the Mets hold onto a Wild Card spot? Will the Mariners'…
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In our last episode, we covered the history of Yonge Street up to 1867. This episode will focus on the last 150 years. We’ll talk about how it became the city’s main shopping street, how streetcars and urban development moved north, and how the Yonge Street Strip was left to decay before a massive shopping mall helped to kickstart a recovery. You c…
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Playoff perennial teams like the Chiefs, Texans and Lions are facing 0-1 starts to the season with tough Week 2 matchups. History tells us teams that start 0-2 struggle to make the playoffs.Plus, the Bills pulled off a comeback for the ages in the last season opener at Highmark Stadium. Is it a foreshadowing of Buffalo's fortunes in 2025-'26?What a…
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The NFL season is officially here! With Cowboys-Eagles kicking things off, we're making our Week 1 picks against the spread.Plus, predictions for the entire season, including who plays in Super Bowl LX and who wins the Lombardi Trophy.Now that we're a week removed from the Micah Parsons trade, why are people arguing it's a win for the Cowboys?And, …
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Is Yonge Street the longest street in the world? Hard to say. But it is the most important street in Toronto. On this episode of Muddy York, learn more about the history of this thoroughfare, including how it was built in the middle of winter, what it was like to travel during the 19th century and the corrupt businessman who managed to steal it. Yo…
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The contract stalemate in Dallas ends with the Cowboys trading star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Packers. We're a week away from the NFL season's kickoff between the Cowboys and Eagles.After a 'soft opening' to the college football season last weekend, things get going in earnest with monster matchups like Texas-Ohio State, LSU-Clemson and Notr…
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With the final games of the NFL preseason this weekend, most of the quarterback battles have been settled. What does it say about the Giants, Browns and Colts situations now that those teams' head coaches named veterans as the starters?Plus, will the Cowboys and Bengals start the season without their elite pass rushers? Dallas is still at a contrac…
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If you went to the Ex from the 70s to the 90s, you may remember seeing a clown’s head logo with red hair, a black hat and plus signs over his eyes. The clown was named Conko and he was the logo for Conklin Shows, the company that managed the CNE midway alongside a host of other fairs across Canada and the U.S. John Thurston, author of Carnie King, …
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Today is the first day of the CNE. If you’re one of the millions of people who will plan to visit the Ex, you might want to take the opportunity to check out the oldest building in Toronto. Built in 1794, it’s called the Scadding Cabin and it’s located on the Exhibition Grounds, just west of the Bandshell and next to the large wind turbine. For the…
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The Yankees and Mets are making moves ahead of MLB's trade deadline. What other teams are positioning themselves for a playoff run?Football is back! The Lions and Chargers meet in the Hall of Fame game, while training camp storylines are dominated by players holding in. Will Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin get the deals they're l…
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Caribana is about artistry, community and joy. It began in Canada's Centennial year of 1967 as a gift from the Caribbean community to the people of Toronto. Since then, it's grown into the largest cultural festival in North America - we're talking about more than a million people, a $400 million economic impact and more feather than a Vegas revue. …
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This episode of Muddy York is about a cholera epidemic that struck Toronto from 1832 to 1834. If we had written this episode ten years ago, it would have been very different. But then Covid arrived. While you’re listening to how people reacted to the appearance of a new disease in the 19th century, you may notice some things that seem familiar from…
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We'll bring you some of the best from our coverage at Saratoga Race Course with live guests and feature stories.Plus, the injuries keep coming for the Yankees. Can New York stay afloat in the competitive AL East?The Mets are hanging near the top of the NL East as we reach the All-Star break.And, an ownership stake with the Giants that's too rich fo…
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After blistering starts to the season, the Yankees and Mets have struggled since June 1st. What's the problem with each New York team and are there any quick fixes?How much of a shift has NBA free agency created ahead of next season? Who are the biggest winners and losers?We'll sit down with Mike Love from the Beach Boys following their concert at …
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The CN Tower is probably the most recognizable symbol of Toronto. Every Torontonian also knew that it was the tallest free-standing structure in the world; we memorized that phrasing. But why was it built and what is it used for besides selling postcards? Today, we look at the history of the CN Tower on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast. You…
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After crowning the Thunder as champs, blockbuster trades and the first round of the draft, the NBA has had a wild week. We're breaking it all down.Plus, the NCAA is reportedly close to a decision about whether to expand the NCAA Tournament beyond 68 teams.Caitlin Clark is in a rough shooting stretch coming back from injury. Is there any real cause …
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For the first time since 1979, Lakers' majority ownership is changing hands. The Buss family is selling the iconic franchise for a record $10 billion.The latest dust up involving Caitlin Clark results in flagrant & technical fouls, ejections and fines. Who or what is to blame?Plus, the Florida Panthers are back to back Stanley Cup champions.And, Di…
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On this episode, we explore the history of the Don River Valley. Jennifer Bonnell, author of Reclaiming the Don, joins us to talk about the river, the valley, the parkway and the people who've lived and worked there. Learn more on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast. You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toronto_History⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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The Knicks fire head coach Tom Thibodeau after New York falls to the Pacers in its first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years. Is this the right move?We're loaded with special guests for the five day racing festival centered on the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.Jockey Dylan Davis, NYRA Reporter Acacia Clement, Social Media Influencer Grif…
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We’re kicking off a new series that we're calling When Toronto Tore Down the Fancy Stuff — a deep dive into the beautiful, bold, and totally doomed buildings this city once had … and then promptly erased. In this episode, we're talking about Moss Park, Crystal Palace, Government House and Hanlan's Hotel. So buckle up, we’re heading into the age of …
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The Yankees are surging ahead of the rest of the AL East and it isn't all Aaron Judge. New York is allowing fewer than 2 runs per game in the last ten games.Meanwhile, Mets star Juan Soto is still struggling as we approach June. Stuck in an 0-16 slump, Soto is hitting .224 with 8 HR and 25 RBI in 55 games.Plus, NCAA president Charlie Baker says dis…
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Can the Knicks Finish a Historic Run to Reach the NBA Finals (in spite of blown 4th quarter lead in Game 1)?The 'Tush Push' lives on for at least another NFL season after a vote to ban the play fails at the owners' meetings this week. Will 2025-'26 be the swan song for the play the Eagles have mastered?Plus, the WNBA season is off to a sizzling sta…
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Is it The Beach or The Beaches, singular or plural? We're calling it The Beaches and this episode of Muddy York is dedicated to the history of this distinctive Toronto neighbourhood, from amusement parks to racetracks to stylish water treatment plants. There's a lot more to The Beaches than the beach, although there are plenty of beaches. You can f…
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All signs point to the Knicks' first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years. New York grabbed a 3-1 series lead over the Celtics on the same night that Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles. What's next for the Knicks and Boston's all-NBA star?Plus, there must have been a big sigh of relief from Cooper Flagg when the Dallas Mavericks landed…
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The Knicks have pulled off two 20-point comebacks in the first two games of their series with the Celtics. Will New York finish off the defending champs or does Boston have a comeback of its own?Plus, Jimmer Fredette is now the managing director of USA Basketball's 3x3 program. We're catching up with the Glens Falls native about his retirement from…
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What comes to mind when you hear Castle Frank? A TTC station? An area of Rosedale? Bob Georgiou joins us to talk about one of those little corners of Toronto whose story touches on the man who founded the town of York, a lost landmark of pioneer days, and two of the biggest infrastructure projects in Toronto's history. Special Guest Star: Nathalie …
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Rory McIlroy is now 1 of only 6 golfers ever to win all four major championships in his career. At the age of 35, he slipped on the green jacket at the Masters for the first time on Sunday. We're looking back at a wild final round.Plus, Tennessee decides to move on from QB Nico Iamaleava over an NIL dispute. The star player for the Vols reportedly …
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We're doing something a little different for this episode of Muddy York. We got our hands on a copy of the city budget from exactly 130 years ago and we're going to look at some of the ways that the government used to raise and spend money. There is some interesting stuff - well, it's interesting if you're the kind of person who listens to history …
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Whatever upsets and buzzer-beaters this NCAA men's tournament lacked in 2025, it more than delivered with a Final Four of 1 seeds to remember. Florida strings together comebacks to win the national championship. On the women's side, UConn is back on top for the first time in nearly a decade. Geno Auriemma adds even more history to his file.Plus, Lu…
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