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Music Milestones YYZ

Scot Turner / Ivar Hamilton
CFNY
Toronto
Rush
Ontario Place
Cfny/edge
2112
Spirit Of Radio
John Lydon
Nirvana
Copps Coliseum
Live Events and Promotions In Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Peter Gabriel
Maple Leaf Gardens
Hockey
The Rolling Stones
Ongoing History Of New Music
The Queen Is Dead
Music Milestones YYZ
The Forum

Toronto has always been more than a city—it’s a soundtrack. On this show, Scot Turner and Ivar Hamilton, come together to tell the stories behind the city’s soundtrack. From legendary concerts at Massey Hall and Maple Leaf Gardens to the rise of Queen Street West, MuchMusic, CFNY, and the clubs that shaped generations—this podcast dives deep into the people, places, and sounds that made Toronto a ... more

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The Smiths Ontario Tour 86. CFNY Doc on PBS. The Seeds, R.E.M. - Life's Rich Pageant, The Human League - Love Action, MTV debuts, remembering James Scott, The Tragically Hip at Ontario Place, the 10th anniversary of the Man Machine Poem Tour and much... more

Mick Jagger gets no 'Satisfaction' at the World Cup, Jack White's salute to Toronto Record Stores, Jimmy Eat World, Trainspotting at 30, James new documentary, George Clinton is 85, remembering Amy Winehouse. Can inspires The Smiths, 55th Anniversary... more

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New Rolling Stones album "Foreign Tongues" is reviewed. We also discuss the recent Human League, Soft Cell, Alison Moyet show. Scot talks about his B.C. bike excursion. More new music out this week. We look back on 'Girls on Film', 'Tainted Love', Th... more

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Musicmilestones is now Music Gallstones YYZ with special guests Humble & Fred!

Our business plan for success revealed! How H&F came together, Mr. Goo Head, Danny Kingsbury, Jeff Lumby, Fred turns 70, Howard talks the uniqueness of CFNY when he first... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Janik
CFNY radio figure and Streets of Ontario presenter/producer
CFNY, Streets of Ontario
Episode: THE LIZ JANIK INTERVIEW!
Nicholas Picholas
Radio host and promoter-level figure discussed in interview
Buffalo radio scene; CFNY alumnus
Episode: Nicholas Picholas
Lee Carter
Former CFNY host and Live From London presenter
CFNY / Live From London
Episode: Lee Carter former host of Live From London
Rob Johnston
Ongoing History of New Music contributor; CFNY/Edge veteran
CFNY/Edge, Ongoing History of New Music
Episode: Highly Anticipated! Guest Robbie J. talks CFNY/EDGE, HMV opening & more!
Ray Wawrzyniak
Rush archivist and lifelong fan, contributor to reissues
Rush archival community
Episode: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rush - 2112 with special guest Ray Wawrzyniak
Brendan Canning
Member of Broken Social Scene and composer for CFNY documentary
Broken Social Scene
Episode: Special guest Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene
Susan Yang
Music fan and photographer highlighted on the show
Episode: MusicmilestonesYYZ- Listener's Choice Susan Yang!
Neil Morrison
Brother Bill, CFNY alumnus
CFNY / Toronto radio scene
Episode: Neil Morrison aka 'Brother Bill' joins us from Vancouver B.C.
David Marsden
Surprise guest at Ground Control event; longtime CFNY radio figure
CFNY / Toronto radio history
Episode: Two Davids with Big Birthdays!

Hosts

Ivar Hamilton
Host of Music Milestones YYZ; CFNY/Radio veteran with long-running involvement in Toronto's music history projects.
Scot Turner
Co-host guiding conversations with deep ties to CFNY/Radio Toronto and the city's music scenes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • RPM/The Warehouse

    Scot and Ivar, I am loving the podcast! The episode regarding RPM/The Warehouse brought back memories, some related to the shows you referenced:(Hunters and Collectors, my fav Aussie band of all time!); Sex Pistols, which was part of the Molson Canadian Rocks “Blind Date” series…I worked with Molson at the time and as you mentioned, most of us on staff had no idea who was playing until they hit the stage…I remember John Lydon saying “I’ve already been paid, so I don’t care what you think” (parap... more

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    Steersy1
    Canada8 months ago

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Production values and episode depth are consistently solid.
Hosts deliver strong nostalgia with sharp industry insights.
Guests often bring deep archival knowledge and firsthand anecdotes.

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#28
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Apple Podcasts
#141
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Apple Podcasts
#198
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Highly Anticipated! Guest Robbie J. talks CFNY/EDGE, HMV opening & more!
Q: What was it like working at HMV while CFNY was also active, and how did the opening of the new HMV at 333 Yonge impact the scene?
Rob discusses his time at HMV, the excitement of the 333 Yonge Street opening, the store's strong hip hop and dance music sections, and the synergy with CFNY promotions and the Edge, including special promos like Free At Last and the overall collector culture around 1980s Toronto.
Highly Anticipated! Guest Robbie J. talks CFNY/EDGE, HMV opening & more!
Q: When did you first meet Alan Cross and were you there at the beginning of the ongoing history project?
Rob explains his path to CFNY began with volunteering and answering request lines, leading to engagement with Alan Cross and involvement in the ongoing history project that started in the mid-1990s, with Rob contributing many episodes since 1993/1994 era.
Highly Anticipated! Guest Robbie J. talks CFNY/EDGE, HMV opening & more!
Q: Robbie, for those that don't know, tell everybody who you are and your connection with CFNY/Edge.
Rob Johnston describes his long career with CFNY from the late 1980s, through promotions, On Air Ops, production, and as a behind-the-scenes figure. He details his work with the station, his role in Live in Toronto, and how he interacted with Ivar and Scott over the years, including the shifts as the station moved locations and evolved into the Edge era.
Lee Carter former host of Live From London
Q: How did Live From London come about and why was it important for CFNY?
Lee explains that the concept grew out of a collaboration with David Marsden and the appeal of connecting Toronto audiences with London-based music, giving North American listeners access to a global music conversation.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rush - 2112 with special guest Ray Wawrzyniak
Q: Why did Rush release a live album so soon after 2112?
The hosts discuss the rationale of striking while the iron was hot and leveraging live performances to expand the audience, drawing parallels with Kiss Alive as a business model.

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What is Music Milestones YYZ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A nostalgic yet insightful look at Toronto's music landscape, blending oral histories with backstage anecdotes from venues, radio, and the city's pivotal scenes. Frequent topics include CFNY's influence, major venues like Massey Hall and The Forum, cross-border radio dynamics, and milestone anniversaries of iconic acts, with a focus on how Toronto became a world-stage music city. Noteworthy are deep-dive conversations with prominent Toronto radio figures and music historians, plus documentary and archival projects that keep the city's sound alive for new generations. This show likely appeals to listeners who love detailed local history, long-running radio culture, and behind-the-scenes stories from the music industry, making it a strong fit... more

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