Eric Chase

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. 

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.   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

It's been...too long since my best friend Alex Thomas has been able to record with us. She's back to invite you to a fundraiser for her place, Neighborhood Properties, at Maumee Bay Brewing, something we're calling Q Karaoke.  Once she shared her role in creating the Wellness Center for NPI. We'll go back over that but also, what NPI does.  Then some election stuff, which is still relevant even today!

Like recent guest Mac Driscoll, Brittany too was appointed to an open seat on council. Unlike Mac, Brittany is unopposed on the ballot and voting that wraps up Tuesday.  We're (unfortunately) by no means a hub of deep intellect in NWO, but Dr. Jones is about as close to a polymath as we likely have here. From a love of writing to a PhD of...well, not writing! I'll let her explain because her educational background is even over my wannabe-intellectual mind. 

She's following, if not a legend, a missed pillar in our community. But she has the DNA to step right in for Coach Cullop at Savage and beyond. Along with new Lady Rockets Coach Ginny Boggess is freshman Evalyse Cole. Why not one of the more veteran staples of the team like Sammi  or Nan? Because of Evalyse's uncle!

Walleye broadcaster Kendall Linnenkugel returns to get us ready for this year's season, that hopefully ends with a Kelly Cup. Why do they always fall to unfamiliar foes in the playoffs? Kendall also talks up a new addition to the team that has equal star power and talent as MVP Brandon Hawkins.  If you wanna skip ahead past some of the nuts of the bolts in the season preview, please do, but don't miss Kendall's perspective on the Caitlin Clark phenomenon and many more things women's sports.

Who ISN'T being counted in election polls? I theory. First, I'm hoping our Trunk or Treat isnt TOO overwhelming and forbid, unruly.  Yea, my fan is still on. People need to think about this before they engage with strangers.   

The early voting center on Sylvania is less daunting than the crowds and cars would have you believe. I made one surprising choice with my ballot. After all that the app isn't live! Possible sewer water solutions in Maumee.  I understand the cheering for Deshaun Watson's injury. He DID have to deal with 2 dozen very serious lawsuits. Thanks Cucumber Guy.

The Browns are leaving Cleveland, again. But not going as far as Baltimore this time, and why them going is good for you. First, thank you to Laura at CCS, and Steve Taylor is more than zany commercials and putting you in Kias. He's the real deal. And, two Lady Rockets got free cars. 

Cindy Geronimo and Doug Stevens from the City are here to share ALL the info about the new MyTOL water app that we can and should download Monday. You can track your water and billing to your micromanaging heart's desire! Before that, another life gone too soon. Give me the comet over the pretty lights. Hey everybody, welcome to the Poultry Party. You're late. I hope this 2012-2019 show pulls a Suits. It's so good!  

Before we talk to returning guest Jess Burns from the 4H youth program - keeping your kids busy and engaged for $5 - I KNEW I recognized that face of one of the people seen after Guardians Lane Thomas hit a grand slam to send Cleveland to the League Championship Series. I just needed to read the story to have my A HA moment of recognition. 

The last time we had Mac Driscoll on was years ago. He was running for council then. Now he's ON council but running for reelection. Even if this wasn't about that, Mac has fantastic insight about city building, making great neighborhoods and attracting new residents to Toledo. 

Fresh off a good time at the Maumee Film Fest, Anthony Wright is here to invite you to his third feature happening on the gorgeous screen at the Imagination Station on Oct. 18th.  Let's get to know Anthony, and I do mean that literally, because this is our first time ever chatting. 

Megan Scott and Joe Hoppe from AFSP are here to invite you to the Out Of The Darkness walk next weekend and have a mental health discussion - with three quite disparate perspectives. First... The WORST cold cut. Disney means bu$ine$$ Just pure lies, and the worst, but funniest editorial to the Blade I've seen in some time.   

Why isn't Rihanna coming to perform in Toledo anytime soon? That's an actual question for today's guest, Brandon Selhorst, the Commissioner of Economic and Business Development for Toledo. That may sound like a long and drab title, but Brandon is a vital cog to SO many of places and things we enjoy here in Toledo.  Is the summer concert series going to continue? How important is it? Could Erie Street Market be a daily venue, instead of just the Saturday's Farmer's Market.  And much more to discuss with Brandon.