Eric Chase

For a thousand bucks you can rappel down a very large building in Levis Square. Kimberly Newman Rosinski returns to invite you to raise that money so the Victory Center can continue their tireless therapeutic efforts for those enduring cancer tribulations. Over The Edge 2026 First up, SHE LOVES TAYLOR and something is going on obviously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Wincek....sorry! BIGGBY'S BARISTA OF THE YEAR Anna Wincek is back from the trip that came with that honor she so deservingly won. That trip, if you didn't read the title, or weren't here just a few weeks ago for her first visit, was to Mozambique. I was excited to hear all about it! From the baboon's, to farmer's waiting 3 years for pay to the pizza, and of course, how the coffee was! First, briefly, Taylor things, a Toledo chicken murder, a 419 native on Jeopardy and a few other quick things!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From theater nerding to the usual nerding.  Liz and Nikki with Toledo Area Theatre Fest visit to share all the creatives that are coming together to make this happen This is an excellent way to get some snackable bites of what our exciting and flourishing theater scene is like in NWO. First, did you hear about what happened at the Sundance? Probably not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

...maybe it's better to call them colleagues though some are some very dear, long time friends. First, the first thing I learned when I moved to the Midwest. Visitors are having a blast here with everyday things most of us enjoy. If I wind up disappearing, you go right to Speedway management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has it really been 12 days without an episode!?! We're still in the aftermath of the OWE incident, it's timely to have Pat Cook from the Church of Second Chances in for a visit, as they aim to reduce the enormous recidivism number among juveniles in our area. First, it was either going to be a donation, or some helpful instruction and a donation!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don't at all mean that in a derogatory way. That's what they're called. Chicks for Charity! Emily and Val are two of the Chicks and they're here to invite you to the Chicks Mix 26 fundraiser this coming Thursday night! First, Happy Watershed Weekend to those that celebrate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VC The MC returns, along with the creative engine behind PITP, Cheryl Hardy - in studio for the first time - to talk about just how the event is powering so much in downtown Toledo. I certainly will look at it thru a new lens after our chat. Lots of How's Downtown Doing Anyway discussion as well.  First up, and you heard it first here, Trader Joe's is officially coming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're just over a week out from the first Chris Wormley Celebrity Softball Game at the ballpark. Jordan Strack is here to share a bit about who those celebrities are, including one sortve regular visitor to Toledo with a big appetite. Then, we break out Twitter Jordan for some Tigers talk. Game tickets HERE! First, another day away from Saturday's nightmare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First things first.... Crisis CARE Line: 419-904-CARE (2273) – Available 24/7, this line connects you with local, trained mental health professionals who can provide immediate support and guidance during a crisis. Lucas County Emotional Support Line: 419-442-0580 – A dedicated, free local resource for anyone experiencing emotional distress who needs a compassionate, listening ear. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Available 24/7, 988 provides free, confidential, and judgment-free support for anyone experien From the Metroparks... We have been working with the Toledo Police Department, the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, our own internal police force, and private security to ensure public safety at Glass City Riverwalk events. Our security plan for the upcoming weekend is the most extensive yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last December I read about Biggby's Barista of the Year being right here!  Anna Wincek at the Maumee location on the Trail. “As somebody who has experienced a lot of hardship, I know that everybody else is going through just as much, so I want to make sure that the interaction that they have with me is a good one,” she said. “If it’s one good interaction for their entire day, at least they had that one good one.” What an incredibly thoughtful and conscientious person! Anna is trying to make it back to back years as the BOTY so I jumped at the chance to have her on so you could consider visiting her and her team, and voting for her! DO THAT HERE! Part of her win last year has her headed on the trip of a lifetime in just a few. Her first time out of the country will be to a bit of an obscure African locale.  I hope you enjoy our chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities annual Cork and Pork event is next Thursday. 8 vendors with tons of delicious BBQ and if you didn't see the title of this episode, SEVENTY FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR WHISKY. It can be won next Thursday night. If I won would I drink it!? ANYWAY, a quick preview of the event with Wendy from RMHC! First, He Man is going to get beaten and bullied and it may affect future movies I would like to see get made COUGH COUGH Thundercats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've known her for years beginning with her time at NAMI, but Sonya Quinn is now with New Concepts. Some of her background, as well as a small preview of an upcoming mental health summit she's invited me to be a part of next month. First, it's been mostly all RetroSkate, all the time. And that doesn't make for good podcast material. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mudd City Football is a new youth city league with teams scattered around the city for kids to connect with.  First up, a miracle. The Battle of I75 has moved to the best day of the WEEK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CAUTION BABY ON BOARD. We're going to be quick today because Baby JJ is quite fussy while my friend Alona Matchenko is here for two causes. One, to spread the word about a prestigious grant Toledo Helps Ukraine received, and another resource drive her and her team are holding the first several Sundays of the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's back, but I'm sure if it's her second or third time. I know the first time she was here, she thought it was going to be a GOT YA interview. Me!? NEVER! Just GOT YA...doing fantastic things in our community.  This is back to back episodes of people truly doing live saving work. Vets on Friday was with Amanda Held, and now families with Christina Rodriguez from Mom's House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Amanda Held wants to visit, Amanda Held gets to visit! Amanda is the creator of the life saving program HOOVES - horse guided healing intensives for veterans. One of those intensives just wrapped up, and next weekend Amanda and her team are hosting a bit of an open house event so you can see what I did a few years when I got to tour the HOOVES sanctuary. As always, exceptional mental health insight from Amanda. She's always growing in her journey and I come away with new tips for myself after each of our visits First up, our online behavior has come to real life, and it's happening to quickly and too often. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Bova from Sunshine Communities returns her with her boss, CEO, Jason Abodeely, to talk about the org recently being featured on actor Andy Garcia's All Access program. Also, this visit coincides with Jason announcing his departure from SC earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like my RetroSkate event on June 12th, Techledo is also part of the Watershed Weekend celebration at Glass City Metroparks (and surrounding areas). Let's see what's new, better and later with this year's iteration of this massive dance event with Doug Hinebaugh and Dennis Cox.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A friend invited me to Water For Ishmael's International Dinner and Culture Walk a few weeks ago. I'd heard of them and the event for some time but my first time attending already has me excited to be a part of next year's festivities.  What IS WFI!? Let's ask their ED Janelle Metzger, and Moriah Yates, that question and many more, including how they can pull off their work in what's unfortunately become a very anti-immigrant climate, not just here, but in many places across the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Cassi, from Keep Toledo's Lucas County Beautiful, and I have not caught up in a bit, and I had to cancel on him last week, so since he's got some work things going on I suggested we just record out catching up!  He's got Litter League, why many smokers are DOUBLE OFFENDERS, his home project bravery, the most incorrectly recycled items and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A little later in the year than usual a TPD friend, Taylor Dungjen, is here to talk recruiting.  But after that, a widely discussed gang map she created in her former life as a Blade reporter, why DOES it lead if it bleeds, those police cameras in lots of places and their importance, and just how good Love On The Spectrum is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ella Langley may be the hottest thing in music and she's here this week. I can envision this being her last time here until her retirement tour because she will have become too big for the area and venue.  Also, use the shuttle, TDWP2 and a local on Jeopardy.  I apologize for the crappy audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watershed Weekend! I celebration of the halfway point to the Riverwalk being constructed. I know, what does watershed mean and what's a river walk!? A tweak to International Park, a bridge totally closed to traffic, a throwback skating party ;), and much more for the second weekend in June, with first time guest from the Metroparks, Scott Carpenter. First, I've never seen that to the right of the decimal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm reposting this for two people who seem quite interested in my Barry (my dad) stories.  There's definitely him coming home to me in the closet. The actual closet. Perhaps me being on academic probation, and definitely running from the bus.  Um, enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My buddy Jodi Gross, Director of the East Toledo Family Center, is back to talk about a very big celebration they're having after 125 years. Why should YOU care about what they are!? She will answer that. She will also explain why not only am I an honorary Eastsider, but I'm an official one! :) Also an update on our dogs whom were adopted about the same time from the same place.  First, I can't believe more renters/people aren't out on the streets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She will eat your food. She will sleep in your bed, WITH your pets! She will see an enormous amount of your private life that few are privy to. She will also care for your cherish pets while you're away <3 Meet Erianna Sherrod, creator of Critter Companion Services, now able to offer pet first and CPR. Follow HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

92% of Ohioans support our libraries. You'd think they'd be the last place to be politicized and lose funding, but down is left and black is yellow. Long time friend, fellow TED speaker, friend, regular podcast listener (thank you!), and Exec. Dir. of our award-winning Toledo Lucas County Public Library system Jason Kucsma is here today. First, tolerance...perhaps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've dabbled with the issue of the potential of property taxes being repealed in Ohio, but let's have a much more thorough discussion about it with fmr State Rep and State Senator, and current member of the Ohio Board of Ed, Teresa Fedor, as she'd like to invite residents to an information event about the issue next Wednesday at PENTA. MORE HERE. First, if the Pitt can do it, so can all other shows!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my favorite visits each year! 10 year old Jamie Howard is the new Kid Mayor of Toledo and she DOES NOT WANT YOUR FEET ON THE DESK! She also would like a dog or two, loves music and math and wants to be a realtor.  Before we get to know more about Jamie, who is here with her mom Shanon, I wanted the leak, but I'm glad it didn't, and the Pitt finale was like looking into a mirror. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's too many of them, right?! You can't get in touch with them. You don't get a receipt for your recently jacked up rent, they won't tend to maintenance or necessary fixes. Councilmembers Dr. Brittany Jones and Theresa Gadus are in the middle holding listening sessions so that they can formulate solutions against their lessors. I offer one potential formidable one of my own ;). First, the longest gap between promised sequel and original, ever!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I had an epiphany while watching a baseball game last night but first... Welcome to the fraternity kids!Maybe non profits are the solution to saving them. How the unclaimed funds would be spent by the Mud Hens. Jarren Duran is not at all at fault for the vile idiots. Going to a sporting event is WAY more expensive than ever, but it's not any better than it ever was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia Perricone and Heather Pollauf have been before separately, but they're on together here, just as they are each morning on WTOL 11, which is a bit of history for the channel. If you ever see them uncontrollably laughing on TV, the inside joke possibly has something to do with a phrase they used here, but can never say on air. First, Wade, keep it residential!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Simon and Erica Fishbach are here to share the changes to some workings with the excellent program that is Junior Achievement.  Before our chat... I finally made it to a cool spot. And some zingers I got in at the Lucas County Plan Commission meeting to try and ensure another gas station wouldn't hop into the edge of my neighborhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes! Wood County has Commissioners! Who knew!? That's exactly why I invited Brenna to come by. She's currently on Rossford council but we've got tots of topics you're familiar with. From data centers to funding schools and more.  Before our chat, the Pale Horse was as advertised, and I forgot to mention in the intro, but parking was $40 for something called Third Day last night at the Huntington Center. FORDY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know SAME Cafe is no more? But the concept has been revived at Eat Well. Adrianne and Mitch are by talk about how they started a brand new non profit org and brought the idea to life, and what's to come, which includes catering and more! First... I want regular rain. Plain, boring rain.  The Pitt.  Most people aren't instant internet superstars. They're just boring voyeurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been quite some time since I learned this much on an episode.  First up, it's SELL-TICS, not KELL-TICS. Then there was ruck, fly half, wrap around, conversion and many more terms and rules in the game of rugby. Thanks SO much to Kristen and Coach Carol for visiting to talk about the game they love, right here in Toledo, and invite you join or come watch them! WOMEN'S | toledoceltics Their IG YouTube First, a lot of the city is a big eye sore. A suggestion how to draw funds to fix that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'd heard of them, and knew they were a helpful cause here, but I had wondered how they got their slightly unusual name.  The answer is very simple and I thank friend Mary Bilyeu for connecting me to Stacy Willis, a social worker at Jewish Family services who helped bring the burrito concept here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're doubling up guests today. First up is Toledo's Chris Wormley who has worked with the Hens for his first ever charity softball game. If you didn't know, Chris already does tons of work with at risk youths here in NWO. Next is Asha (31:25), who is the host of vtunefm right here on Q105! I thought it was a K-Pop show, but it's Vtubers doing a variety of genres.  First, help out Sylvania and two questions for you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a matter a time as more days ticked off the calendar, but UT AD Bryan Blair is headed for Syracuse. Before we get to that... Dinosaurs Possible federal jury duty A viral pineapple slicer Zoomies And an understandable move by Ohio SkateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penny Meeker, whom I met when I crashed a Toastmasters event a few weeks back, visits to share some of her vast parenting expertise as she's working on upcoming, untitled book to give parents a hand in their very challenging duties. Keep up with Penny, and maybe offer a title suggestion... HERE, HERE, and HERE. First up, a first time celebrity charity softball game, a nasty wing flavored treat and a warning if you know a kid planning a takeover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tarik Skubal allows me to talk about to very important rules I try to live by.  First, I was about scooter carnage and, walking out of two movies in a row!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally! A group is moving forward with an idea I've had for years! By no means is it a sure thing, but going public with the effort is a start. Full details about Shake Your Shamrock, ON St. Patrick's Day at Holland Gardens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's my annual visit with the Linnenkugels - dad Joe and daughter Kendall - to preview this month's Battle of the Badges between TFRD and TPD. TICKETS HERE. Also lots of Walleye things with Kendall, their color analyst. And some retirement things with Joe, who walked me into a really sage piece of insight about not only what to do in retirement, but this too... Lastly, my apologies once again. More screwy audio issues!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex is here with LIL TOMMY BOSTON. She goes back to work on Monday after being home with him for her 3 month leave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, an audio issue with our guests. I hope it's listenable for you because the knowledge and insight from Dr. Mata and Dr. Long is WELL worth it! Brightspot Families is at last open, brick and mortar in BG. Mental health for a wide spectrum of teen athletes. Phones in schools.  No, that's not OCD. How to fight well.  First first, a new Metropark and so much ice cream! Apologies again for the audio quality.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe the nerdiest episode ever, but if superhero and comics history is of interest to you, this is YOUR episode, in a very long visit with Toledo's own, pulp writer Jim Beard. How he got to write some timeless characters. A few he'd LOVE to write. Is Taylor Swift going to sue him into another galaxy? What IS pulp, and a pantser?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Carradine that is. It was a suicide. He'd attended this past fall's Maumee Film Fest. I will not belabor my thoughts on taking your life and its effects for long.  He's not Geoffrey, but he is Eugene and here! Those are Olympic souvenirs. I have an idea for Mr. G's seasonal employee announcements. Where is the music coming from!? How many seasons is too many seasons to go back to?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry, not a Restaurant Week preview, but when Tramain Rayford visits, food - and good food - always comes up. So what is Tramain's The Program Inc. anyway.  His trip to Disney and all that smoke at the 112 how!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Or maybe just our little corner of it. DOCTOR Todd Crail returns, with a student of his, Paloma De La Fuente, whose name be a bit familiar as she was running for state senate until a health issue put a pause on that.  Feelings about shows we love. A first watch of Game Of Thrones. Paloma on issues she sees as a young person and potential political candidate again. Halftime things. First, a legend returns, and the math tells the story - as it often does!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the podcast began to shift into what it's become, SIX YEARS AGO, one of the first guests was Reggie Williams of the Frederick Douglass Center. He's in a brand new roll at the Exec. Dir. of  the Marketplace For All People. What do they do there and who do they help?  First... Bad Bunny was there for ONE reason. Monroe-a-geddon? Know what you're walking into for Wuthering Heights. Almost Malice at the Palace Pt 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.