Eric Chase

Gretchen DeBacker from the Four Hundred and Nineteen podcasts visits to share what they are, why you should listen, and even come watch them for a live recording!  Before that, a 100,000th skate party, it's illegally cold out, a barista question, some celeb drama I'm mesmerized by and another streamer raising prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My good friend Stuart James, whom I met through the Ability Center, is here today. I asked him how he's liking or disliking Toledo now that he's been here over 3 years. I also asked to something I've never thought to ask a guest before. How can we attract more people?  Then.  Lots of sports, that begins with the potential a pro soccer team here playing down by the river. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a pure coincidence today's show turned into professions and vocations. For your kids, Jess Soffee from 4H returns to invite you and them to the upcoming open house at the Botanical Garden on Feb 2. It's free. Before that, the Italian Bowl is returning, Tom Brady's sage wisdom for work, and the a reminder you don't know what you don't know, thanks to blind men and an elephant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think this is the first ever podcast requested birthday shout out but then GIRL SCOUT COOKIES. Please buy from Mackenzie. She needs her Stanley!  What cookie would YOU create?  I want to go the Girl Scout Cookie factory. Maybe see a Snozzlewanger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My dear friend Mary Bilyeu (formerly of the Blade) isn't so new at her new job at the Jewish Federation anymore. Let's talk some food with her (of course), and meet the new Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Amichai. We've had very little discussion here about the conflict in Israel. I just don't know enough to have a thoughtful opinion on the matter. Amichai does! He's also new to Toledo and a Wawa advocate! First, the new flag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week didn't count as the new year since no one went back to work till yesterday. Win a free wedding.  Lithium. Not the Nirvana song, or maybe it is. Goodbye Nosey Asses.  Campbell not caffeine, and the brutal 2025 schedule. Road rage leads to a body slam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaden Jefferson returns to save my butt for a community affairs show guest this week.  Jaden is adjusting what stories he'll be reporting on this, how driving is going, his top music of 2024 and what he'd ask Biden, Trump and Michael Jackson!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I should've said HAPPY JEW YEAR. Because Hanukkah...is...still...going! The Lions HAVE a punter!? Two words I didn't want to hear to start 2025, but we've probably been owed it. You never get used to those hours. TMA is finally (almost all) free.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The title is that for two reasons. You shouldn't notice anything, but how I upload the podcast has changed.  And, the thrilling and chilling Superman trailer has landed. Or is that taken off? First, Sheetz all over but not near me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probably the last episode of the year! So let's go out with a friend, who brings a friend, from the (deep breath) Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities! First, SPORTSBALL, with mostly Lions, then a holiday idea somewhere here can try out next year, as it's too late now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's two more than in a month! First, that Lions win may have been bigger than you're giving it credit for. 3 icky things. The first way less so than the following two.  Was THAT the first one of the year!? Really!?!? Not sure what I'd do if I bit into something like this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That was an assassination. A timeline of thoughts about the UHC CEO killing and a lot of healthcare thoughts and gripes to go with it. I know you love them, but I'm over these. I need a break from them. Record Black Friday sales say a couple things to me. You may be surprised how excited I am for this clothing store to finally open here. How can ice cream be frozen!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Historian, author and so much more, Tedd Long AKA Toledo-pedia returns to talk about his new book the Toledo Papers Echoes From The Past - A Collection of Letters and Ephemera (what!? right?!) From Toledo's History. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode was way more than I expected. Our guest is Deb Ayres of the Avalon Foundation. Avalon is Deb's daughter who was born with a rare condition called HPP. Fast forward to last week, Avalon has the same life expectancy as the rest of us and was given quite an honor from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. First, why does that school bus stop so much, such a let down, yet again from the Rockets, and Party in the Park is about to return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ironic and not at all a coincidence that I posted this earlier this morning... “Ur so brave for sharing ur story” No stuff just happens to me and I can’t shut up   That's extremely descriptive of me sharing my mental health journey. Sam Boyle isn't all that dissimilar.    If you're familiar with  Sam's tragic story, I'm sure you wish you weren't, and that you wish nothing so awful had ever happened. Oddly, there may be no better person for something so sad to have happened to someone. Sam is truly heroic and without a doubt taken the loss of her son and saved an innumerable amount lives of others.  Buckle up.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is cosmic baseball? Is this some Elon Musk Mars MLB mania!? No, but maybe. I do know, thanks to a visit from the Mud Hens and Walleye's Jordan Strack, these tickets WILL sell out for their August appearance here.  After that, when if at all will the Lions lose in January or February. And what's next for the Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon and Mallory from Sunshine Communities return to refresh your memory on what they do and who they serve, as well as Shannon sharing the honor that was bestowed upon her yesterday, and their ask for upcoming day within the holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Social Dark Ages so to speak. Before we hit that and my last last last election wrap up, after a week of digesting and reflecting... A first here and in Cleveland for Black Frog Brewery. I hope this shuttle to DTW works.  Lady Rockets against the wake of Caitlin Clark. Happy Gilmore 2!? Hire me to be a walking mannequin! Please follow Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook here and here, and Threads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The few times I've lost my job my severance was just a couple months. The Stellantis workers losing their jobs are getting MUCH more than that or anything I ever got.  Then, let the car parties pop off but more safely. This can be a win for all. Let's tailor our holiday salutations. Where to get your holiday parties catered from.  Before Gladiator 2 it may be Outbreak 2 IRL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ugh, right? Not the outcome we wanted, BUT lots of positive news locally! I'll take more Wade!  First, another aging thing, I finally found it, grading myself for being able to avoid all the chaos yesterday, then why it may not be so bad. And one thing we have to absolutely ensure DOES NOT HAPPEN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.