Eric Chase

A very very stressful Thursday due to a fluke (I hope) phone glitch. Shoot. I forgot the thank you. Thank you Christina Rodriguez for the tour of Laurie's Place! Smaller parking lot can solve a lot of problems. How to not kill yourself with my pal Chat GPT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of KTLCB, Keep Toledo Lucas County Beautiful, Adam Cassi returns to invite you to the second Green Time in the 419 on Sept 4th, but also, helpful recycling tips. First, UT should put that billboard right near BGSU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been some time since I've totally spoiled a movie (clap emoji) but in that, I disliked the highly regard Weapons so much, I need to share some thoughts. Before that... The Paper seems like a blast. Wow, didn't expect them to be that expensive!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's a bit sensational, but it got your attention! Alea Nadeem is running for congress and she was kind enough to have a lengthy visit! We'll talk to the veteran about... Redistricting, being a political outsider, how she views Toledo after being gone for some time, bringing jobs back here, the opioid epidemic, being a Muslimolic, or that a Cathlim?! It was a delightful and long visit with Alea. First, my favorite part of Jeep Fest and someone finally asked the questions of Maumee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I get why many people are upset they didn't get to see Sugar Ray, or Fastball, on the BNL tour last night. The trailer for the movie filmed here last summer. The Lions kickoff the season tonight. It's probably going to be beyond Krazy. Toledo crime is down. But turn those cameras back on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Had no idea who that was. And that it's a place now! So thanks to old visitor Shelby Mallory for bringing by Julia Hage to talk all things Anne Grady. First... Praise for a childhood sports idol of mine. Another adventure in Let People Enjoy Things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this came out of nowhere and likely to be a (cannon) blast, because this is the creation of (Crazy) Bob and Beth Turner. They're the masterminds behind the frightening and fun Haunted Hydro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hulk Hogan died. Legendary in the ring, a bit infamous outside of it. Busy week in the Maumee political scene. Reborn dolls. Before you say they're creepy... Enough with curating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rock legend, who a lot of us (me!) didn't really know until a TV show, has died. When it doubt, be hot! He DID look unsettling without the facial hair...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Medications, EMDR, or talk therapy not working on your mental health issues? Perhaps Exomind is something to consider. I saw Michelle Fuhr from Health 419 on with Tony Geftos a few weeks ago. As someone who tried something similar years ago, I had many questions for her. First, it's probably not recovery, but a friend made a good point. It, while very unlikely, could happen again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My gravity has sucked another person into my orbit. A really good dude. Tons of energy and positivity. He's the host of the return of Party in the Park, but his presence and voice is many other places around the area. THEN, we got into an unexpected discussion about a health product that could save your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toledo's preeminent historian, Tedd Long, returns to talk about his new book, Table For None: Lost Eateries of Toledo. Seeing menu prices from LONG ago makes the whole book worth it! Before that... Another helpful use for Chat GPT. A good friend helped me, let her help you. Goodbye Salute. Luxury puzzles? No thank you. The crime, yes crime, of killing tarantulas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the worst things someone can do, but this was just SO long ago. When you find out what you were aiming for, wasn't all that great after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 years ago I tried to bring a third dog into my home. This past weekend, I made this attempt again. It did end the same as the first time. My first ever comment on an Alexis Means post! Good movie, really good superhero movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It looks like one of the worst periods in the last hundred years of human history. Why didn't she do more to stop her son? Could she? Don't give the Browns that money. No way. Also, no way Eddie George is getting fired after 2025. A giant rubber duck, Krazy Bins and Canada Dry please!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you know we have a lot of guests who return multiple times. Sam Chang is back, but his first visit was YEARS ago. So let's do a refresher on what Midstory is, and you'll see why I refer to them as a modern NPR. Sam also wants to invite us out to their summer interns storytelling event coming up on July 26th. Also, some AI discussion, which may be a first on the show, choosing higher ed or not, and local cuisine thoughts. Gory NBA talk, one of Sam's passions though not his wife's, near the end of the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's been here a bunch, but not since being able to sign the wall! Before we get to my friend, the city's disability manager, Valerie Fatica, who'll invite you to the third Disabled and Proud Festival... Happy Rita's in Toledo day. Several Toledo natives in national news stories to share. We will hear this statement quite a bit again in four months. Not bases stolen, but soda and ice cream. Be wary of pets. Be wary of YOUR pets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Very sad news with the passing of Adam Rossi. Before we do that, I'm SO over the stress of watching the radar. MY octopus teacher. You don't have to hear about the Italian Bowl anymore. I'm not too concerned about losing my mind to Chat GPT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President said something that had me screaming YES, like I was his biggest supporter in history. He was just so right. First, Kellogg says Leggo, food trucks for the 4th and we finally know about the filming!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much like myself, Raina Dawson is an adorer of perhaps the greatest salty carb ever. Unfortunately, she's not a big fan of being around the other passion in my life. Her passion is ending homelessness, and she has a few salient ideas how to do just that. First, well done to THREE D'S, and, I don't know if his deep feeling for others knows any bounds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mannnn, 28 Years Later was a let down. I think I know why though, and we shouldn't be surprised. First, a couple of tweak to social media if I was able. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got a big Miley and T-Pain fan on the show today. Ty Cleveland from the very popular Mud Talk podcast is on today. How they got started, why they started doing less Toledo stuff, what I think made them SO good so soon and much more! It won't take long for you listen to see why they are what they are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a couple years of DMs Kareem Hammuda was able to make it in to make sense of CIFT and NOCK and how you could wind up at SFA. So many acronyms! We will use Willy's Salsa as a regular example. Hopefully you'll find some of his foodie insight helpful. First, you're welcome J-Cups, and it's their moment from 20 months ago. Somebody call an adult. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It would seem like SO many are. Let's find another way to convey it, yes? Why we rescheduled RetroSkate 3...at the last moment. Kim from Buckeye is here to talk about the great many things they're doing in the community for their 60th year. It includes A LOT of building!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...for this one, Paul Viafranco, we connected at the NAMI walk. Paul told me a bit coming here from San Antonio, but also, he's part of the Kidney Foundation of NWO. THAT is an organ we've never discussed on the show, but the health of it, and yours, tracks back to SO many things we've discussed in the past about improving the health of our community. Paul is also the first ever person to bring up Good Reads on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry acronyming you, but all you can eat barbecue at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Cork + Pork event where I've been invited to be a judge. The AYCE is just $50! First, a tiny preview of what the finished Riverwalk will be like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaden's back! It's been too long. I missed my friend. He's been in immersed in junior year and trying to figure out GW, Univ. of Toronto, or elsewhere and what that's gonna cost. Why he does what he does with his work and podcast for the Toledo Free Press. But first we start with the important stuff. Music and a Dunkin review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Totally botched a Target trip and now it's possible, though unlikely, I run out of toilet paper! They're only down 2-1, but I think tomorrow is a must win game for the Walleye. He's visited everyone but me. STEAMy (and sexy) science! A literal life saver of mine has returned to the area. He is REALLY Good(e).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've always done my best to support my MANY friends in our robust performing arts community. But much of what they do just isn't my playground, so that leads to A LOT of question for Zak Vassar President and CEO of TAPA. The Symphony? That's them. Ballet? Probably them. Nutcracker? Definitely TAPA. What's to come with their new building, what Zak is most proud of during his stewardship and my middle school music teacher/nemesis Mr. Leach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They've made millions and I've ignored them for 3 decades. This was attended by thousands and I didn't get what I was missing, even though I wasn't here. It seemed like a pretty typical inability to let go of the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somewhat good timing as many of us have seen the latest Mission Impossible watching Tom Cruise doing actual super human feats, many of which are WAY up high. Kimberly Rosinski from the Victory Center is here with her guest Ben Waggoner from Adventus Climbing, a partner of theirs for this year's Over The Edge, and with an invite to an upcoming Adventus happy hour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had to think for a second, has Doug Hinebaugh really never been in the studio!? Nope! He and Dennis Cox are here to share what Techledo is all about come June 21st the Ribbon at Glass City Metropark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think this is the first time she's been on since her pregnancy announcement, and definitely her first time IN studio in, well, too long! All things, and I do mean ALL, her journey, but first, the messy situation at Perrysburg High School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few months back we had the Sylvania Mayor visit to discuss the upcoming downtown makeover. Upcoming has arrived! Today we'll take a shopping and patronizing perspective on the project with Natalie McDonald from the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce. First, why didn't anyone press on his age. I thought we were all cynical, untrusting, conspiratorial loons!? Hand in your amateur sleuth badge!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had Chat GPT write this... Today, we’ve got a fantastic guest joining us — someone who’s always championing creativity, learning, and community connections. Stephanie Elton from the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is here to talk about all the exciting things coming up this summer. Whether you’ve got little readers at home, you’re looking to explore something new yourself, or you just want to get more connected to what’s happening around town, this episode is for you. We’ll dive into summer programming highlights, how the library is meeting people where they are, and why the library continues to be one of the best-kept — and totally free — gems in our city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard in the news UT cut some programs recently. Professor Todd Crail visits to explain that, but we also get into Elites, why energy is truly everything, the Paleoscene and his mental health as well as that of some of his students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been here before, you know Larry Schaffer's harrowing story of losing his son to addiction. If not, here, and/or go to the end of this episode. Because we start with Larry inviting you to next weekend's 5k9 to benefit the part, but also get into his growing dog park empire, 'seeing' or 'hearing' Jake, and a topic in all my years sharing things, something I have NEVER thought to discuss before...about dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my favorite 90s groups is coming to Toledo. To me, they have a ton of hits! Weaving you thru my messy mind. I put it firmly in my top five. Is culture worse than ever!? The one thing that can stop him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over $30 an hour WHILE you're in the police academy. So over $60k a year with killer benefits! A new crew from TPD Hire dot com is back as its academy recruiting season. All the things you need to know to make it onto the force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another episodes featuring the HOOVES program. We've had them in before, their founder Amanda Held has even brought someone by who went through the program. This time no Amanda. She sent Tiffani Christine, and and Amanda said JUST TRUST ME. I owe Amanda. Perhaps you'll want to attend their Derby soiree! That's why I wanted Amanda in, but Tiffani's story is a must-hear, and she was thisclose to not being here at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If they're usually right, and don't delude yourself, follow your instincts. They're less emotional than you think. Woops. the speech is way to long. Poor Pedro! Yep, that's a cruise ship. The Walleye are off for a while. I thought this winter was harsh on me than past ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for our annual NAMI walk hype episode! As usual, NAMI Executive Director, and friend, Marriah Kornowa is here, but another episode where a guest brings a guest. She has with her Mike Arnos who shares his combat against a bipolar diagnosis that he received in 2013. The way he goes about his battle is in great contrast to many with diagnoses, but, as I say, if it works... First, yes, of course you should have to watch the movies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Simon from Junior Achievement returns to preview this year's Inspire event. Your kid may be attending, OR, you, as a business owner may want to be part of it to hunt for future employees! This year she brought along Evan who is about to graduate from the program. He has a new-to-me idea for a food truck, and one for cats...who go thru the trash. First, a sad closing at the library and the Promenade Park concert list has been announced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maumee councilperson Margo Puffenberger returns, with a guest of her own, to share all the goodness that comes with the debut of the Maumee Farmer's Market on May 28th, running thru October. Plenty of lemonade! Also, we spent some time discussing the ongoing drama that's been happening in Maumee. You can be a cynic and say 'of course she would spin it at x y x' but take a listen to the side you're probably not hearing much of. Oh, and Monnette's in Maumee is not a dead issue yet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toledo's new Kid Mayor Dash Harden visits to share why he wanted to be in the role, and how he's going to ensure no more potholes in his city! Dash is a cool kid who's been to more countries than many of us, and he'd like to get to people to space. Perhaps his brother, Elon, who is here as well, most of all! Another person you'll hear is an aspiring local podcaster, who you'll usually see in a suit. But not today, so it's truly a special visit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One, we have a special intro - the intro being holy territory here - thanks to a mic check from our guest. Second, this is the feistiest episode I can remember giving you. Mayoral candidate Roberto Torres visits to gain your vote in the upcoming election. As often the case, he caught my eye because while he's a Toledoan, he's been many other places with much success, and you know I'm deeply drawn to those types. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An overlooked topic that we really geek out over around here, but first... His rifle didn't go off, so it allows me another opportunity to express never sell me one of these. Oh great, a formerly popular pet will be repopularized. Help out downtown Sylvania. Some massive area lottery winners! It's exceptional but a bit short on this. Let them Tik Tok at Minecraft!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...for Diddy that is. MY Diddy, not that one. I'm not as distraught as you might think however, For now. Techledo! I went to buy one of my collectibles and while I was expecting a jump in price, I didn't expect it go from $25 to 30. That's 20% and I don't think it's the greed some might say it is. It's tariffs stupid. Oh, I remember! The tired-of-the-economy voters MAY be reaching a point of true regret for their November vote. Reading words of a local judge speaking of last week's tragedy I was reminded of another local Judger, Lindsey Navarre, whom was on the pod several years ago. I think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Sophia Perricone's second visit to the podcast - her first in studio. Her first visit was as she was departing NBC24, which was her first gig; which to me was dumbfounding because of her grace, poise and talent. Then headed out to Vegas, then back to NYC, where she went to school, and then she wound up back here...at WTOL. Sophia is dripping with positivity for her work, her friends, her engagement and about all things Toledo. She's possibly the Number 1 Fan of this restaurant, but she says check out this new one. Why you should watch or follow local news in non-tragic times. And much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I know we have a lot of them - mocktail culture has quite a foe against our area - but it's the first ever beerfest at the GCMP. Madison Fourier from Poco Piatti is on to preview something I hope to see you at tomorrow night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a but. The but is that it's for kids who are enduring a cancer battle or loss involving a parent. We had my frenemy (let's resurrect that late 00s word) Jenna Ellis on last to talk about her loss and her kids attending Camp Kesem, but she's back with more info and a guest of her own.. First, how to watch Guardians games!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.