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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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April 11, 2022

Writer & Historian Jamie Bradburn

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 host...

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April 6, 2022

Karl Subban, Ultimate Hockey Dad

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, ...

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April 4, 2022

Chef Ted Reader

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 Que...

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April 1, 2022

Globe and Mail’s Dave LeBlanc

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 m...

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April 1, 2022

Journalist and Author David Sax

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 c...

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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 27, 2022

Peter Edwards, Toronto Star Crime Reporter

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 Ap...

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March 25, 2022

Chef Susur Lee

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 you...

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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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