What can Mike Babcock really do for Toronto?
Yes, the Leafs snagged a big fish in new coach Mike Babcock. But it seems unlikely he’ll be able to turn them around quickly—and he’ll need to.
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Maclean’s Mad Men panel: Don, in perfect harmony
A recap of the series finale of Mad Men, and analysis of what to make of that ending, and the show
The Thrill: FHRITP, a TV era ends, and hipster Hamburglar
Our pop-culture podcast talks to CityNews’ Shauna Hunt, discusses the cancellation of two defining TV shows, and debates the Hamburglar rebrand
In conversation: Mad Men’s Matthew Weiner on how it ends
In the second half of our Canada-exclusive interview, the creator of Mad Men discusses that D.B. Cooper theory and why the ending doesn’t matter
In conversation: Mad Men’s Matthew Weiner on identity and symbols
In the first half of our Canada-exclusive interview, Mad Men’s creator discusses the magnetism of Don Draper and the show’s literary allusions
Maclean’s Mad Men panel: A dark Mother’s Day
A recap of the second-last episode of Mad Men, and analysis of one big moment: a surprise happy ending, in the wake of a tragic one
The Thrill: On Scientology and selfies
Our pop-culture podcast discusses HBO’s Scientology documentary ’Going Clear,’ and Kim Kardashian’s selfie book
Maclean’s Mad Men panel: Don hits the road
A recap of the fifth episode of Mad Men’s season 7B and analysis of one big moment: A hallucinatory Jack Kerouac shout-out
The Thrill: Trans people in pop culture, and calming riots with dance
Our pop-culture podcast discusses trans issues with a trans writer, and talks to Dimitri Reeves, Baltimore’s ’Michael Jackson protester’
There’s simply no reason to watch Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
Any argument in favour of watching Floyd Mayweather fight Manny Pacquiao—the meta death rattle of a once-proud sports institution—is untenable.