Eric Chase

'The best loan is the one you can get.' Took me too long to get Rob Pasker in here. He made a run at council last fall and he's a prominent local realtor. I read some of his quotes from his talk at Rotary a few weeks ago and wanted to get him in here to offer some possible solutions and definitely some clarity to what we can safely call a housing crisis in Toledo. Your housing or homeowner IQ is g...

I came across a piece about the end of reading at a good time; as Nancy Eames from the Library visits to talk Summer Reading, but also so much more, including her insights on how we got here. Err, there.  First... Goodbye JV.  The reframing from foreigners has been very helpful. Good luck to Dough and Co. Go to the damn dentist! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But not the fireworks kind! Also... The Summer of Tom is about to begin. Can you help out some animal friends of mine. The most common jobs in Toledo, and they don't pay enough. Never trust the USMNT. My Taylor take I will only do here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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,...

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...

...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 info...

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.c...

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...

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...

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 enti...

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 m...

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 omny...

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 i...

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 unfortun...

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...

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.