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BUSINESS Episodes

June 8, 2022

Cheese Boutique’s Afrim Pristine

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...

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May 12, 2022

NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz

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 N...

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May 9, 2022

Terry O’Reilly, Advertising Guru/Podcaster/Author

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...

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April 28, 2022

CreateTO CEO Vic Gupta

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...

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April 19, 2022

Celebrate Toronto’s Micayla Doria

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 R...

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April 15, 2022

Marc Saltzman, Technology Evangelist

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 LEGEN...

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April 13, 2022

Beck Taxi’s Kristine Hubbard

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]! TORON...

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March 30, 2022

Sea-Hi Famous Chinese Food’s Larry Wronzberg

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...

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March 28, 2022

Tap Phong’s Lili Tran

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. ...

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March 23, 2022

Mike Wilson, The Ultimate Leafs Fan

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...

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March 22, 2022

CIBC's Jamie Golombek

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 ...

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March 18, 2022

Michael Rubino, Restaurateur & Food Personality

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! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. Learn mor...

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March 15, 2022

Matt Basile, Chef/Author/Host

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/toro...

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