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Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastCN TowerThe 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 can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:Dover – The WesterliesClassic 1985 Movie Soundtrack – Freedom Trail StudioLooping Ascent – Joel CumminsResolve – Joel CumminsDon't Fret – Quincas MoreiraCirca 1983 – Freedom Tr2025-07-0119 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastDon River Valley w/Jennifer BonnellOn 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, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:The Westerlies – Dover 2025-06-1747 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastWhen Toronto Tore Down the Fancy StuffWe’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 grandeur — and the wrecking balls that followed. Many sources were used, but special thanks to Lost Toronto by Doug Taylor.You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyor...2025-06-0328 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastThe BeachesIs 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 follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:The Dover – The WesterliesClassic 1985 Movie Soundtrack – Freedom Trail StudioResolve – Joel CumminsLooping Ascent – Joel CumminsEverything – Joel CumminsLooping Ascen...2025-05-2023 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastCastle FrankWhat 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 Muzinga as Dame Elizabeth SimcoeYou can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:"Dover" – The WesterliesUsed as theme music a...2025-05-0521 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History Podcast1895 City BudgetWe'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 podcasts.You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:The Westerlies – The Dover Aaron Kenny – Gaiety in the Golden AgeAaron Kenny – The Curious KittenFreedom Trail Studio – Classic 19852025-04-1512 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastFlorence LinehartFlorence Linehart is one of Toronto’s greatest unsung visionaries. And yet … outside of a very specific group of academics, subway historians, and people who take brunch way too seriously, her name has been completely forgotten. She shaped the Toronto subway system and she fought the souls minions of orthodoxy at City Hall. On this episode of Muddy York, she joins us to discuss her overlooked contributions to this city.You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:"Resolve" – Joel Cummins"Looping Ascent" – Joel Cummins...2025-04-0132 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastElgin and Winter Garden TheatresThe Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres were built to host vaudeville as the Canadian flagship of the Loew's theatre chain. The building would become one of top cinemas in Toronto before being converted back into a theatre to host the Canadian premiere of Cats during the 1980s. Learn about the last stacked theatres in the world on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:The Westerlies - DoverArron Kenney - Gaiety in the Golden AgeDoug Maxwell - Honky Tonkin'Dough Maxwell - Rag Time Time 2025-03-1818 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastStreetcar Strike of 1886 w/Greg KoabelIn 1886, employees of the Toronto Railway Company went on strike. They weren't fighting for a pay raise or shorter hours; this strike was over their right to even join a labour union. Greg Koabel from The Nations of Canada podcast joins us to talk about this important event in labour history on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/muddyyork.bsky.social and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/.Music:The Westerlies - Dover2025-03-0438 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBattle of St. AndrewNext week's provincial election inspired this episode which is about an election campaign that was fought in the riding of St. Andrew all the way back in 1955. This race was significant because the local Tory candidate wanted to defeat the last communist MPP at Queen’s Park. This campaign was about what it meant to be a communist elected official and it reflected a ferocious debate that was taking place within the Toronto Jewish community about who they should support and about who would support them.You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History, Blue Sky...2025-02-1820 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastDegrassi w/Sarah FisherSet in the school hallways of Toronto, Degrassi is less about teenagers attending school and more about the architecture of growing up. Join us to learn more about one of the most successful media franchises in Canadian history on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
As a bonus, Sarah Fisher, who played Becky Baker on Degrassi: TNG, joins us for an interview at the end of the episode.
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Music:
"Randy Butternubs" by DYALLA
"Dover" by The Westerlies
"Classic 1985 Movie Soundtrack" by Freedom Tra...2025-02-0443 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto Hockey and the Birth of the LeafsWelcome to the second episode on the history of hockey in Toronto. When the last episode ended, Toronto’s first professional hockey team had just disbanded. If Toronto was going to win its first Stanley Cup, it would need a new team of pros. Or two teams of pros as things turned out. In this episode, learn how how Toronto won its first Stanley Cup, how the players from this Cup-winning team got moved to Seattle and how the NHL was created to get rid of a troublesome Toronto team owner.
You can follow Muddy...2025-01-2120 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto Hockey Before the LeafsIf you’re going to do a podcast about Toronto, it’s only a matter of time until hockey comes up. However, we’re going to do something a little bit different. The next two episodes of Muddy York will be about the history of hockey in Toronto before the Leafs arrived on the scene.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
The Westerlies - Cooper Ave
The Westerlies - The Light Within
Joel Cummins - Resolve2025-01-0718 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBonus: Christmas Window DisplaysWelcome to a special holiday episode of Muddy York, the podcast where we dig into Toronto’s hidden stories and, let’s be honest, let ourselves get swept up in a little nostalgia. Today, we’re peeling back the frosty layers of one of Toronto’s most magical holiday traditions: the department store Christmas window displays.
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Music:
Carol Of The Bells - Audionautix
Christmas Village - Aaron Kenny
Christmas Homecoming - Aaron Kenny
Dance o...2024-12-2210 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastChinatown w/Arlene ChanArlene Chan joins us to talk about the history of Toronto's Chinatown. The Chinese presence in Toronto goes back to at least 1878. However, the first Chinatown would become a victim of urban redevelopment during the 1960s. Learn more about the people who built this community and the fight to preserve it on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
The Soundlings - Deck The Halls2024-12-1744 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto Sewer System (or What Lies Beneath?)On this episode of Muddy York, we’re plunging deep into Toronto’s underground story—the tale of our city’s sewers. It’s a story that’s all about overcoming the gritty, grimy obstacles of urban growth. It's also an opportunity for us to make loads of puns. So join us to learn more about the Toronto Sewer System. It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The DoverCooper Cannell - The Plan's WorkingQuincas Moreira - The Meta...2024-12-0321 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto and World War I - Part 2 (1917-18)By 1917, tens of thousands of Torontonians had joined the Canadian forces fighting in Europe and thousands had died. Women were entering the workforce to replace men who had joined the army and the cost of living kept rising as the war consumed ever more resources. This episode will focus on Toronto’s experience during the last two years of the war, as people began demanding conscription to compel so-called shirkers to join the army, and social tensions led to violence as people turned on anyone who opposed conscription or anyone who just happened to be different.
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Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto and World War I - Part 1 (1914-16)World War I was a cataclysm that fundamentally changed western civilization. Toronto was just a small piece of this massive event, but four years of war would transform the city in ways both big and small. In commemoration of Remembrance Day, our next two episodes will tell the story of Toronto during the First World War – how the city supported the war effort, how Torontonians volunteered to fight and sometimes die overseas, and how the war changed the lives of the people who stayed behind.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook...2024-11-0521 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBonus: Other Places Called TorontoIf you listen to this podcast, then you probably live near Toronto. That usually means that you're from southern Ontario, but you could live in PEI. You could be from Indiana, Illinois or Iowa. You could live in Australia or England. You could even be from the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars. Yes, there a host of different places called Toronto and we’re going to talking about them on this special bonus episode of Muddy York.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Rollin2024-10-2906 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastHurricane Hazel (Anniversary Repost)Today is the 70th Anniversary of Hurricane Hazel striking Toronto, one of the worst disasters in the city's history. 81 people died and more than 4,000 were left homeless. To commemorate this anniversary, Muddy York is reposting our episode about Hurricane Hazel.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Zachariah Hickson - Argonne
Asher Fulero - Forest Lullaby
Emmet Fenn - Allegro
Chopin - E minor Prelude
Brian Bolger - A Fool's Theme2024-10-1525 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastTimothy EatonFor most of the 20th century, Eaton’s was the most famous store in Canada. At its height, 7% of all retail shopping in Canada was done there. Today, all that remains is the name of the Eaton Centre. This week on Muddy York, we will be talking about Timothy Eaton, the man who turned a small store on Yonge Street into the most important retail business in Canadian history.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Joel Cummins - Resolve
Joel Cummins - Looping Ascent
Zachariah Hickman - Argonne
Brian Bolger - A Fool's 2024-10-0121 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto International Film FestivalThe Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a world-famous cultural event that has launched some of the biggest films in cinema history. But it had humble origins as three film producers fought to overcome local skepticism, Hollywood indifference and a censorious province. So, grab your popcorn and settle in as we explore the fascinating history of TIFF.
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Music:
The Westerlies - Dover
Joel Cummins- The Resolve
Joel Cummins - Ascending Loop
Freedom Trail - Classic 1985 Movie Soundtrack
Audionautix - There You Go2024-09-1718 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBonus: Private Lives of John & Elizabeth Simcoe w/Adam BunchAdam Bunch joins us for this special episode discussing the private lives of John Graves Simcoe, the man who founded Toronto, and his wife Elizabeth. Tune in to learn more about the spy rings, pyromania and thwarted passions of these two public figures.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/2024-09-1334 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastMarilyn BellNext Monday, September 9th, will be the 70th anniversary of a major athletic and cultural event in the history of Toronto. On that date in 1954, a sixteen-year-old girl touched the breakwater near Sunnyside Beach making her the first person to swim across Lake Ontario. She became a media sensation and Canada’s sweetheart, but two years later, she hung up her swimsuit and retired to live an ordinary life. This week on Muddy York, we’re telling the story of Marilyn Bell and the marathon swim that made her a legend.
You can follow Muddy...2024-09-0318 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastYorkville Music SceneDuring the 60s, Yorkville was arguably the most important cultural location in Canada, launching the careers of people that have made such enormous contributions that we can hardly remember what Canadian music was like before they arrived. In our last episode, we didn’t have enough time to give this topic the attention it deserves, so this week will be dedicated to the rise and fall of the Yorkville music scene.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
The 126ers - Innocence
TrackTribe - 1968
The 126ers - A Call On Us
Aaron Lib2024-08-2720 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastYorkville Music SceneDuring the 60s, Yorkville was arguably the most important musical location in Canada, launching the careers of people that have made such enormous contributions to Canadian music that we can hardly remember what it was like before they arrived. Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Rick James are just some of the artists who make appearances in this episode dedicated to the rise and fall of the Yorkville Music Scene.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
The 126ers - Innocence
TrackTribe-1968
The 126ers - A Call On Us
Aaron Libe2024-08-2019 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastYorkvilleOver the years, Yorkville has been Toronto's first suburb, a working-class neighbourhood, the centre of the Canadian counterculture and one of the swankiest districts in the city. Learn more about this colourful neighbourhood on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
Craig McArther - Potato Deal
Jesse Gallagher - Divine Life Society
John Deley and The 41 Players - Hold on a Second
Quincas Moreira - Don't Fret
Quincas Moreira - Central Park
Quincas Moreira - Orange Sunset
The 126ers - A Call is Upon Us2024-08-0624 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBonus: Toronto Olympic BidsThe Olympic flame has been lit. Join Adam Waiser and Grayson Miller for this bonus episode where we dive into Toronto's many bids to host the Summer Olympics. Some of them failed due to administrative mishaps; others were thwarted by political blunders. Learn all about it on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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All Music by The Westerlies: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIyoWuQx_Ga7fQ35flEmQA/2024-07-2808 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastJohn Candy and the 1991 ArgosThe story of the 1991 Argos features a rare coin and baseball card collector who owned the LA Kings, the greatest hockey player of all time, and one of the greatest football prospects of the 1990s. Most of all, it featured John Candy. This is the story of the Grey-Cup winning team that electrified Toronto for one magical season.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Freedom Trail Studio - Classic 1985 Movie Soundtrack
Joel Cummins - Looping Ascent
Causmic - Flight to Tunisia
Mini Vandals - Lift Up Joel...2024-07-1631 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastFred GardinerHave you ever wondered who the Gardiner Expressway was named for? Fred Gardiner was the first Chairman of Metro Toronto and he was responsible for some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the city, including the Don Valley Parkway and the highway who bears his name. Learn more about this important builder on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Jimena Contreras - World's Sunrise
DougMaxwell Production - 1940's Sunrise
Brian Bolger - First Dream
Joel Cummins - Resolve
2024-07-0224 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastFort YorkFort York was built to defend Toronto from our dastardly neighbours to the south. It would participate in two major battles throughout its history. It lost the first one when the Americans captured York during the War of 1812, but it won the second battle, which was a decades-long fight against the developers and city planners who wanted to demolish it. Learn more about the guardian of Toronto Bay on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
Soothsayer - John Patitucci
Nature Nurture - Quincas Moreira
World's Sunrise -2024-06-1818 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastHorseshoe Tavern w/Stan DavidsonWhen the Tragically Hip sang about "that night in Toronto with its checkerboard floors", they were talking about the Horseshoe Tavern. Famous bands like the Pixies and the Stones played there while they were in town and Canadian bands like Blue Rodeo and the Barenaked Ladies played there on their way to fame. Learn more about one of Toronto's iconic musical venues on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Unicorn Sand - Rolling Heads
Josh Lippi & The Overtimers
Matt Harr2024-06-0426 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBonus: Toronto is Getting a WNBA TeamJoin host Grayson Miller for this bonus episode of Muddy York where we dive into the monumental announcement of Toronto's new WNBA franchise. We'll reflect on the rich history of basketball in Toronto, explore the present excitement surrounding the expansion and offer an early look at what this development could mean for the future of women's sports in Canada. Tune in for an engaging and informative journey through Toronto's basketball legacy.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover2024-05-2404 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastLeaside Aerodrome w/Jeremy HopkinToronto history aficionado Jeremy Hopkin joins us to talk about the history of the Leaside Aerodrome. This airfield was originally built by the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. It would become the site of the first airmail delivery in Canadian history and the home of the Toronto Flying Club. Learn more about this vanished piece of Toronto history on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover2024-05-2142 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastCHUMCertain things at certain times become the centre of pop culture. For Gen Z, it’s TikTok. For Millennials, it was MuchMusic and MTV. For boomers who grew up here, it was 1050 CHUM. This is the story of the radio station that introduced rock n roll to Toronto and became the centre of youth culture for a decade or more.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Bruno E - 1973
The Unicorns - Rolling Heads
Track Tribe - The Greaser 2024-05-0727 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastInspiring Mayors w/Mark MaloneyFor this episode, we welcome Mark Maloney, author of Toronto Mayors: A History of the City's Leaders, to talk about mayors who were brave, mayors who were charitable, mayors who were visionary and mayors who just got things done. Learn more about these Inspiring Mayors on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover2024-04-1637 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastRoyal York HotelThe Royal York is the grand old dame of Toronto hotels. It was built as one of Canada's grand railway hotels and upon completion, it was the tallest building in the British Empire. It's hosted the Royal Family alongside performances by everybody from Jim Carrey to Tina Turner. Learn more about this Toronto landmark on the latest episode of Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
Theme Song: The Westerlies - Dover
Aaron Kenny - Gaiety in the Golden Age
Aaron Kenny - The Curious Kitten
Doug M...2024-04-0218 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastPatty WarsJamaican beef patties have become a regular part of Toronto's food landscape. But in 1985, patty vendors had to fight a government edict ordering them to change the name. This led to the Patty Wars. Learn about this piece of culinary history on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Chris Haugen - Snowy Peaks
Joel Cummins - The Resolve
Brian Bolger - First Dream
Carmen Maria - Oh Fire
The Westerlies - Cooper Ave
Joel C2024-03-1916 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastMary PickfordThe Oscars are on Sunday, so this week, we'll be talking about one of the founding members of the Academy. She was the most famous and highest-paid woman in Hollywood during the silent film era - the Jennifer Lawrence or Julia Roberts of her day. She was known as America’s Sweetheart, but she was born right here in Toronto. Learn more about Mary Pickford right here on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerflies - Dover
Aaron Kenny - Gaiety in the Golden Age ...2024-03-0517 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto, the Belfast of Canada w/Greg KoabelMany of the early Toronto settlers were Irish Protestants. When large numbers of Irish Catholics began to arrive in the 1840s and 50s, it became a combustible mix and Toronto became known as the Belfast of Canada. Greg Koabel of The Nations of Canada podcast will join use to discuss some of these conflicts, including the 1858 St. Patrick's Day Riots and the Prince of Wales' visit in 1860. Learn more about these events on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
Mini Vandals - M Fischer
Aaron Kenne2024-02-2032 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastWiliam Peyton HubbardWilliam Peyton Hubbard was the first black man elected to public office in Toronto. He spent 15 years on City Council and served as Acting Mayor. The Globe wrote "His influence, when he cares to exert it, can accomplish more, perhaps, than any other member [of City Council]." Learn more about this trailblazing pioneer on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover
Cooper Cannell- How Far We've Come
Spence - Hovering Thoughts
Sir Clubworth - Murd...2024-02-0618 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBasketball in TorontoThe history of basketball in Toronto started long before the Raptors began playing. It began at the start of the 20th century, includes the first game in NBA history, a plan to relocate the Cleveland Cavaliers and a Toronto high school that won four straight provincial championships. Toronto sports isn't just about hockey. Learn more from this episode of Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
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Music:
Slipping Away - Dylla
Boom Bap Flick - Quinceras Moriera
Da Funky Rapsta - Do...2024-01-1634 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastHurricane HazelOver the course of 24 hours in 1954, Hurricane Hazel would drop an estimated 40 billion gallons of water on Southern Ontario. It would transform usually peaceful streams into raging torrents of water that washed away anything in its path, including cars, homes and people. By the time the storm left, 81 people were dead and more than 4,000 would be left homeless. In this episode, we tell the story of Hurricane Hazel, one of the worst disasters to ever strike Toronto.
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Music:
The Westerlies - The Dover2024-01-0225 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto IslandsFor 150 years, the Toronto Islands have been everybody's favourite place to get away from it all. But they're not just a vacation spot. They were the site of Babe Ruth's first professional home run. They are the home of Toronto's oldest ghost story. In fact, the weirdest fact about Toronto Island is that until 1852, it wasn't even an island. This week on Muddy York, learn more about the best urban park in Canada. Happy Holidays! We'll see you in the new year.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/2023-12-2030 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastDisappearance of Ambrose SmallOn December 1, 1919, Ambrose Small sold his theatrical empire and deposited a cheque for $1 million (worth at least $15 million today). The next day, he vanished. His disappearance became a media sensation that riveted Toronto at the start of the Roaring 20s. Learn more about this famous Toronto cold case in the latest episode of Muddy York.
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Music:
Westerflies- The Dover
Jeremy Blake - Missing Persons
pATCHES - Those Things Are More Fun With other People2023-12-0526 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastSanta Claus ParadeThe Santa Claus Parade has been delighting children and grownups for more than 100 years. This week on Muddy York, learn more about the history of this Toronto institution, including a team of live reindeer, paper costumes, Punkinhead and the campaign to Save Our Parade.
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Music:
The Westerlies - Dover
Quincas Moreira - Central Park
Aaron Kenny - Christmas Homecoming
Dj Williams - Oh Christmas Tree
Aaron Kenny - Gaiety in the...2023-11-2119 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastBattle of YorkOn April 27, 1813, the United States attacked the town of York as part of the War of 1812. The Americans raided local homes and burned down public buildings, but we would have our revenge. When you hit Toronto, Toronto hits back!
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Music:
WesterFlies- Dover
Brian Bulger - A Fool's Theme
Aaron Kenney - American Frontiers
Zachariah Hickman - Argonne
Cooper Cannell - How Far We've Come2023-11-0723 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastNo Episode This WeekInstead of a new episode, we are happy to let you know about the newest member of the Muddy York team. He doesn’t provide as much history content, but he’s a lot cuter. Father and child are healthy and happy. Muddy York will be back with a brand new episode on November 7th.2023-10-1700 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastMeridian HallMeridian Hall (better known to old folks as O'Keefe Centre) was Toronto's top performing arts and concert venue. It opened with the premiere of the broadway show - Camelot. It was also the site of scandalous Hollywood relationships, Soviet defections, and rock n' roll riots. Learn more about this Toronto landmark in this week's episode of Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/Music:The Westerflies - Dover Aaron Kenny - Gaeity in The Golde...2023-10-0420 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastSt. Lawrence MarketSt. Lawrence Market has been a city hall, a jailhouse, a music hall and a great place to get a peameal bacon sandwich. National Geographic ranked it as one of the top 10 food markets in the world. Learn more about this landmark on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/
Music from this episode:
The Westerflies - Dover
The Westerflies - The Light Within
The Westerflies - When The Ash Settles
T...2023-09-1916 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastGreat Fire of 1849The Great Fire of 1849 destroyed 10-15 acres of central Toronto, including earlier versions of St. Lawrence Market and St. James Cathedral. This wasn't just a good fire, it was a great fire. Learn more about it on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/
Music from this episode:
The Dover - Westerflies
Zacharia - Argonne
Cooper Cannell - How Far We've Come
Dan Lebowitz - Twilight Train 2023-09-0515 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastCanadian National Exhibition (CNE)The CNE begins in three days. This week on Muddy York, learn about its weird and wonderful history including butter sculpting, car polo, the Mayors Bathtub Derby and an Alice Cooper riot.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/
Music from this episode:
The Dover - Westerflies
Metal Race - Josh Kirsch Media_Right Productions
Motorbike - TrackTribe
Greaser - TrackTribe
Sing Swing Badabing - Doug Maxwell_right productions
1940's Slow Dan...2023-08-1519 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto Maple Leafs Baseball TeamBefore the Blue Jays played their first game in the snow, the Maple Leafs were Toronto's top professional baseball team. They won 11 International League titles and 13 Hall of Famers would play for the team. Learn more about them this week on Muddy York.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/
Music from this Episode:
Dover - The Westerflies
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
2023-08-0113 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastCasa Loma and Henry PellattThis episode is about the great mansion on Davenport Hill and the man who built it. Casa Loma is one of the most distinctive buildings in Toronto, but there's more to this story. It helped to launch swing music and it once housed a top-secret lab. Learn more about it on this week's episode of Muddy York.
You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/
Music from this Episode:
Dover - The Westerflies
Doug Maxwell Productions - Rag Time Time 2023-07-1819 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastThornton and Lucie BlackburnThornton and Lucie Blackburn were born as slaves in Kentucky. They would escape, make their way to Canada, establish the legal precedent that led to the Underground Railroad and create the very first cab in the history of Toronto. Learn about their story this week on Muddy York.
I've Got a Home in Glory Land: A Lost Tale of the Underground Railroad by Karolyn Smardz Frost is a good read if you're interested in learning more about the Blackburns.2023-07-0418 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastToronto's First ElectionIn honour of the mayoral election, Muddy York's very first episode will be about the very first election ever held in Toronto way back in the year 1800. Four men would stand for the honour of representing the people of York. This story has riots, bribery and duels to the death. Who says that politics is boring?
If you like our show, please consider subscribing or giving the Muddy York podcast a five-star review.2023-06-2015 min
Muddy York: A Toronto History PodcastMuddy York TrailerMuddy York is the first podcast dedicated to the history of Toronto. Staring on June 20th, we will be posting new episodes on the first and third Tuesday of every month. In the meantime, here is a short introduction to your charming hosts and a short story about how Toronto got its Muddy York nickname.2023-06-1301 min