Eric Chase

It's the dead of winter and early January, but signs of better months are here. This sign is the annual visit from the Acoustics for Autism crew.  Scott Hayes brought by a new musical guest (Jeff Stewart! to visit with us this year as they get ready for 30,000+ people on March 1st and what will likely be another record breaking year of fundraising with this FREE event!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And I do mean us. Because she has served YOU. It's not Alex or someone we regularly talk about. It's my baseball loving friend Caylee Kirby, formerly of WTOL. I always knew we'd love this Vegas girl, but I'm glad we kept her as long as we did!  Her favorite story while here.  waking up at 230 A FREAKIN M. What she came to love about Toledo. And much more. We did save room for baseball! If you didn't know, Caylee's dad is former Tribe player Wayne, and her uncle is former Brown, Terry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avalon was much of the discussion when Deb Ayres visited last to share all about the Avalon Foundation - kids caring for kids with rare diseases. Let's hear the journey through HPP right from Avalon on this episode, and then WAWA! First, #irisadventures, more Chat GPT wins for me, and the Eric Chase Bowl coming to Toledo this fall!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back for 2026 with a busy day in the studio.  First up Doug Hinebaugh returns with Sandra DeSanto to shed some light on what warming centers are and how we may be able to help them. Next, Leann and Jennifer from Planned Pethood - where Iris came from - are in to talk about what makes them distinctive from other places where you may adopt from. And their invite to join them for a snuggle event at the end of the month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previously we just had Ty Cleveland from the Mud Talk Podcast in. Now we've got the whole show in for what will likely be the last episode of the year. Thank you so much for listening. I hope you enjoy hearing what their show is like, getting to hear about some of their highlights from the 2025. They're gonna hit you almost as hard as Anthony Joshua hit Jake Paul.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've wanted to have this conversation for years! TARTA CEO Laura Koprowski visits. She has fantastic insight on the org's wins, some misconceptions to dispel, and her goals for how TARTA needs to be a key part of achieving the city and area's goals for growth.  I apologize if this comes off as me interviewing for a consultancy gig with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I provide local traffic reports all afternoon, and in most cases I have no idea of on-the-ground details or visuals. When I come to the full story, a few times a year, it can be painful. One of my very favorite movies of the year. One of my favorite scenes ever. Jaden is joining Jason Candle. Sort of! We have mostly overlooked two horrific shooting tragedies due to his poor behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sherrone Moore situation has me thinking OJ.   I was thinking about WHAT was in that Uhaul TPD was chasing! A local worker is the Barista of the Year. Let the Weed be.  Campbell, Candle, Jacobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perhaps I succumbed to my anxieties with Iris a bit this week. Alyson Stoner delivered last night at the Library's Authors event. One of my favorite artists made a doc about my beloved boy!? My top movies of the year!  Why didn't YOU have $85 billion!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A first time guest, State Rep of District 42 Elgin Rogers Jr., is here to talk about a bill he's work on to make sure our Dad's are taking care of themselves.  He was also kind enough to offer helpful insight on the complicated topics of redistricting, mils and millages, and property taxes, and if they go away, who pays for lots of important municipal infrastructure. First, MUST-WIN, and a Robocop statue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A true constellation of things to chat about today! The Iris adventures continue. Same with Tommy for Alex. City is dissolving one of their departments, but no need to fret just yet. It's ALL some kind of bait. WHO is singing the Anthem at the Super Bowl? Some restaurant news. They should both get byes.  Stranger Things is enormous. The childish government clowns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think I can run with the fact that  Trader Joe's is coming. And he came. He's here! Little Thomas Boston. Did you smell that last Thursday? It was Thanksgiving dinner. Prepare your weekend shopping carefully. N'dre had the grossest looking thing on him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hopefully it's the same amount, or less, than it's been in recent years. Regardless, Snow Angels are a helpful part of Toledo winters, and my good friend Valerie Fatica, the city's Disability Manager, returns to talk about the program, and sidewalks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Probably not something you want to say if you want people to pay to come see you. First, an update on no updates! We won a concert grant for free shows. Jeff Daniels is here Saturday. Thanksgiving pizza. It was the cat not the coach!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Mofield from the Northwest Ohio Kidney Foundation was coming by to share details about next week's Pour With A Purpose at Urban Pine, and she did just that...after we had a very long dialogue about the complexity of work, and getting it or leaving it, these days. First, super quick headlines, data centers, and Iris things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ignore me teasing a guest. I'm making that a second episode. Some truly stunning results, but first, much deserved for three people this past Monday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Good Grief of Northwest Ohio, but it's GREAT to have my friend Dorothy Mockensturm back to share some exciting news about things happening with her fantastic org. First, that went over better than I thought!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This was a huge Halloween Friday treat for me! Two very different, but very dear friends got connected to help the Stroke Life Center and now they're ready to burn up the dancefloor Thursday night for the event. First, private pooping and Dorothy the murderer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toledo's only free public soccer park. And it's essentially all new since the last time you've been there. And, what is Glass City Top Soccer? Before that. I think - and hope - a deal will be struck so people don't lose their food assistance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was one of the biggest events of the year, on one of the hottest days of the year. Techledo is returning to the Ribbon in 2026. Some visions, ideas and hopes for the next iteration of it with Doug Hinebaugh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.