Eric Chase

If you're here for Max Titkemeier jump to the 36:00 mark of today's episode.  Before that, Alex's Thomas and I may be able to have samurai duels soon. I love the convenience of the food delivery apps but I miss this. Had to log back in to Facebook right? Well Alex is still locked out due to a very very old account and password. Max deservedly so made CNN.  Larry King died and one of his guests gave the only appropriate DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM ever.  Shout out to Kevin Mullan and Ladder 419 on the Kelly Clarkson show. Fine, rob the place, don't do this to the attendant! And now, Max and his mom Lisa. 

Bethany's dad at last gets to come home next week. Keep the Bernie memes coming. Mittens or gloves? One Bowl is a cereal bar opening in Fostoria.  How did the UK react to the end of 45. BG still isn't quite back to school yet. Schools are flux. Let's make some major changes to the entire American school system. First up, starting later. Is your Netflix price going up?

Is there a new Dunkin' in Maumee!? Mental health and the other night's shooting. And with that, guns in the hands of the mentally unwell, getting more services to the Black community. Also, the idea that mentally unwell people are violent. S.A.M.E. is not a Marvel thing like SHIELD, but a cafe coming to Toledo to help unhoused people. I got a good word on the person we're having on next Tuesday. Someone won 3/4 of a billion dollars in Powerball. Give me the Wonka sequel. I have questions! Inauguration glee!

If you wanna jump right to my friend Mahjida Steffin from the Lucas County Health Department, jump to the 20:00 mark of today's episode.  First, I SHOULD like my new car more than I do. A word there is a big problem.  From Feeling Good to Feeling Great! And now Mahj, who's here to help answers lot of vaccine questions and dispel myths about it. Then, where are we with the overdose problem that was an epidemic before this pandemic.  The article she referenced HERE. The blog I referenced HERE. Dr. David Burns HERE. 

Janet starts us off today. You're always welcome to reach to me to get a quick reading here on the pod from her. The killing of Officer Stalker, and the aftermath of, including Tony Dia's comments and an unpopular opinion Alex and I share. Hold up on $15 minimum wage. This is a really complex issue, and it turned into a LONG discussion. The word curds sounds nasty. Ana De Armas and Ben Affleck broke up. Did WandaVision baffle you? And just Alex and I just catching up!

Bethany, or Bethnasty, has diaper drama.  She shot her shot, and was displeased with my decline. I am going to rent myself to you to cure your boredom and isolation. Phillipe is letting it ALL out in the latest pics, and did he do steroids. Can't wait to try my first ever bath bombs! A long time Toledo friend of mine has started a meal prep service for you.  Vodka and Pedialyte!? WTF Bethany. Happy WandaVision Day. No spoilers. Swear. 

If you're here for Kiersten from Springfield, jump ahead to the 37 minute mark. If you're one of the legions of Gierke-ites saddle up.  Eric, WHAT!? TSA enrollment is coming up quick. Why it's important if you're interested to get your kid in for 6th grade.  Kiersten is part of the Springfield Area Prevention Coalition. You can gather why that may be of interest to me. She is a SUPERSTAR. The last time I was in awe by a teenager was when Jaden visited with us Enjoy!

Before we get to Jay Skebba from the Blade, about last week's editorial 'adjustments' and the staff's byline strike... The skating is almost open. Let me get the Toledo NWO Food Bank and their distribs spot on your radar. They are absolutely saving lives.  I bought a car with KC at Yark Mazda. Diddy is all good! Dogs in car stories.  Now Jay! Remember, support the writers and what they do, more than anything! Alex has thoughts on how Kamala was dressed for her Vogue cover. Janet's here for the first readings of the year. 

I'm in a process I happen to really really enjoy, that most don't. The Blade drama. I told ya, the Steelers are pooooooooo. I was THISCLOSE to shawarma fries. A plane crashed in the ocean. Did you know that? The people who did that last week are beginning to get scooped up and charged. 

Why have I  been sending Bethany pics of the Toxic Avenger all week. Who!?  Time to enroll at TSA is approaching.  I got to have lunch at Big Slice courtesy of Mary Bilyeu from the Blade. Pizza, chunks and serious wings talk. Bethany's daughter Maddie still doesn't have more hair than me. Diddy's visit to the vet.  Her dad is finally out of the ICU. Some reflection on Wednesday's sad day in America.

All is not lost for the Browns this weekend. I had no idea Asheigh was such a fan. She bought a new car. I spent the morning looking for a new car. Alex's doesn't have working brakes. Cat adoptions. Dry January, eh? Why?  Some back to school issues for Ashleigh's son that involves A LOT of paper. Things are going well, and safe, at the Renaissance.  First thing you wanna do in a mask free world. Ashleigh's daughter is the toddler version of Cardi B. 

Toledo historian Tedd Long is today's guest. I came across a story about Tedd and his book Forgotten Visitors: Northwest Ohio's Notable Guests in a story in the Blade on Sunday. Amelia Earhart, Mark Twain, Frederick Douglass and many other human luminaries have visited Toledo, and had glowing things to say about it. Tedd is an invaluable trove of Toledo history with his knowledge and anecdotes. Please enjoy our chat and visit his site Holy Toledo History.

A quick 2021 outlook with our astrologer Janet Amid. Nice work by TPD in a shootout over the weekend. I have a declaration for Alex.  I'm doing nothing because I'm depressed. I'm depressed because I'm doing nothing. This is where I'm stuck. A deep dive on the lessons in Disney's Soul.  No Walleye season this winter. Olivia Wilde may be dating Harry Styles. Why wasn't Harry dating Lizzo. Kumail Nanjiani looks like he bulked up ever more for his Marvel role and the Internet has questions.   

Good to be back with you! What did Alex and I while away? Glad you asked, which you did by coming here today. Fantastic news about our friend Bethany's dad in his COVID battle. Update on when/if Alex will get proposed to. Death is following her, it's expensive to die and more... A new single from my fellow beagle parent, Ashley Kohn, called Fever Dream. You've seen Ashley out all over the area. With so much to cover, I'm putting us on a two minute clock for the following... Downtown Toledo parking fees. Brigerton. The Browns. The Office goes to Peacock. New Taco Bell menu items. And a few more. 

It's not Friday but let's start with the 5 Second Rule. Phillipe's in the heart of the new COVID strain. I'm ready to be vaccinated but my greatest irrational fear stands in my way. Bethany, like you, is not getting a package on time.  Wonder Woman 84 is out Friday, for free, or no extra cost for HBO Max subscribers. Bethany is not ready to be done with Grogu. Phillipe's boyfriend Danny is a hate watcher. James Harden is being selfish and petulant, like too many Americans, except he's making tens of millions and you aren't.  

Update on Alex's #ringwatch The gun range coming to Sylvania received more discussion. Did you see Jupiter and Saturn. Alex has a good suggestion to keep your packages from getting heisted.  Mask friends, and no mask friends. Like hook up people, and people you'd date people.  No Sunday Funday. Sundays really kinda suck. 

There may only be one solution from having stuff stolen from your porch. One of my rules, NO DOGS DYING. EVER :( Your passions getting spoiled is 96% on you. That's not scientific. With that, why is the CGI so crude looking!? Here comes the dead of winter There IS combating it.  I may keep wearing a mask. I had a PS5 in my cart! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. 

Is Bethany's dance team violating county health protocols!? No Mandalorian spoilers here. Her dad is still in the ICU. I'm in on CBS All Access' reboot of Stephen King's The Stand. Taco Bell is bringing food's back. Christmas traditions in the UK with Phillipe, and here as well. Chadwick Boseman was signed up for Black Panther THREE. Shame on the Blade Editorial Board.

Happy Mandalorian season two finale eve. Floyd's here with us today! His internet best friend has moved here to work at Amazon. Alex is on #ringwatch. Deja's back in action this Saturday at Hamburger Mary's. Who's shopping at the mall? A lot of people! Alex is also on the house hunt again. 

If you haven't eaten yet, or you're hungry, this is going to be a painful episode. First up, Mary's thoughts on Big Slice. She's got Christmas food ideas for you in her piece today in the Blade. Peanut butter suggestions. Phoenix Food Co?! Salsa talk, including piling high, or wide.  Drizzle the ketchup or dipping foods in it. What Mary's working on the final few weeks of the year, and food trends to look towards in 2021. Detroit style pizza is becoming thing.