Eric Chase

A month or so ago I was told that a local individual was working on the new Beyonce album. What?! Renaissance hits tonight/tomorrow at midnight, but please let me introduce you to a local producer/creator Jameil Aossey. Track 1 and 13 are works of his. From Cedar Rapids, to Marco's to Symbolyc One and collaborations with some of the big artists you know and love.  It was a blast of an hour talking his (humbled) dedicated moves through the industry, the contact from Team Beyonce, and our soon to be recorded fantasy football podcast. I'm half serious/kidding. 

Just yesterday I learned what a STROAD is. It's not good! Good, and beyond, is what Sean Burnett is and all of his vast knowledge as the Commissioner of Traffic Management for Toledo. That sounds really mundane. But he wants to make sure we get around town as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible. If his lights aren't working, we are in chaos. We need to work with him, and he wants to work with us so Vision Zero is a success. First up, HE doesn't need charity and that was a lousy word to use. I hope there was an apology.

Maybe Cheese Born With It were the Great Food Truck Race runner ups. Despite all the blistering reviews, the Gray Man was a worthy watch. I don't think I mentioned it in the episode, but lousy reviews of Netflix movies can be misleading because SO many want Netflix to fail From the Gray Man ASSHOLE words. I have a list. I have HAD a list. The next Phases of Marvel content (not TOO nerdy). I'm equally excited and scared. As soon as I read the word ENCROACHMENT I knew I wasn't going to like a blog post on a site I really really enjoy. 

On Friday I told you Alex was seething in anger Thursday. The story why. Miller Diversified is going to give the four day work week a chance. Let's discuss! What's Alex watching? I had a physical. Allow me to explain depression in a very short few minutes. 

Lots and lots of voices on today's episode. First up, Sugar and Keith from Maybe Cheese Born With It, our local Great Food Truck Race finalists. Second, Ofc's Neal and Hatch are by to talk TPD recruitment. 

This week hasn't worked out as planned, so it's just Bethany and I with... Pizza Palooza Working at TSA Food trucks A local opener for Pat Benatar tonight Expensive flights A disappearing dog 988 goes active

I came across Tramain's name in this WTOL article last month after another teen shooting. His advocacy work to help teens need better role models or influences fascinated me so of course I wanted to do a podcast visit. I wasn't quite sure to expect. But I found out about the needed VOLUNTEER driven work The Program does, and the fantastic places Tramain has been, and the perspectives that have come with that. 

The Ability Center's initiative, and new podcast are live! Oh no, is it too small!? Kengo-nation expands, to this casino this time. Cosmic Zillow. I'm in some modest HOA drama. Maybe Cheese Born With It is in the Great Food Truck Race semifinals. A very interesting BG pet show is tomorrow. Imagine a new show taking you back to the best version of where that show came from.

Is Stranger Things a kids show? Brittney Griner is in a terrible situation, of her own carelessness. You missed $2.38 gas this morning. Waterville may be getting a 9000 seat amphitheater. Unbelievable microbrewery laws in NJ. Bethany is back from the land of Coke. Madi's got moves. No Thor spoilers.

Thank you SO much to Wendi Huntley, who was recently in this space, for the tour of her fantastic operation Connecting Kids to Meals.  Reminder about the daily blog page.  It's getting harder and harder to find shows you like that others are watching too. A tattoo story that will have you thinking differently about them.

Alex scored some really good tickets to go up and see Santana, but a foul mood and some misfortunate set in. Then Santana collapsed! Alex is FOR all the exploding things, whenever and almost wherever. What made you think they were rich when you were a kid. 

Much like Nature's Nursery, Fur Angels Rescue takes care of injured animals.  Thanks to Jill Borkowski for taking time to tell me (and you) all about what they do, how you can help (foster foster foster!) and their upcoming Putts For Mutts event on July 24th at Legacy Golf Club. They have a truly money-can't-buy (OK, A LOT of it could) auction item at a historic American venue that will catch your attention. 

Something may have toppled Kate Bush's resurrected hit. My first afternoon/night with Invisalign was a bit of an adventure, and lots of mental gymnastics. Things are much better now! Seriously, the closest I've ever ever to a gun, or what war is like. Fewer flags for July 4th? More people than not, are miffed about late night firecrackers*. That's what they are. Fireworks were what you saw Saturday over the river. The 6th Backstreet Boy, and it's not me. It's nearly 40 years ago, so yeah, that counts as a fossil!

I'm happy to have Alona Matchenko back in studio. She recently was overseas providing aid, so we talk about that, and the upcoming Toledo Helps Ukraine wine and canvas event in BG next, wait no, later this month. First, I DO feel positive we have hit the peak of gas prices and inflation.  My work neighbor is a tortoise?  The UT and BG football programs may be in peril due to what the Big 10 just did. 

I know a good amount about East Toledo, but I've not spent enough time there. So I was really thankful to get an invite to get to know and see all the East Toledo Family Center has to offer. It's an irreplaceable part of the 05. Before the visit with Jodi and Shelby...WORKCATION!

Another way of looking at the (normal) summer weather. Perrysburg Heights will be untouched.  N'dre is a tank! I think I know who I want my plus-one to be at Alex's wedding.  No. We can't even be posting about this, not jokingly, not how upset we are. NO.

How long can we go before we talk about THAT? I've never had a bad experience at this place most people hate going.  Don't just give money to the Social workers. Hire them. How do you pronounce Thehater? Alex should have no shame for her Kroger delivery. Now we talk about that. A different way of approaching it. Important aspects that haven't been much discussed. 

Dave Gierke saw the light of death on 475.  Drake, Beyonce and music for millennials. Favorite things from the 90s. You can't beat the 3am firecrackers. I'm sorry. A bike path coming to the Trail. I have some things in common with Brad Pitt. 

I have three thoughts about the new Beyonce. Not a Beyonce thing, but we have a lemonade situation and the community needs to rally. The WILD Top Gun theory.   

Ann Ebbert, CEO and President, of Cherry Street Mission is on today's episode.  How the Kahan Family Feud donation came the Mission's way. Ann discusses who they serve (mostly, but not all men), and how they revitalize their guests, many of whom are in dire need of mental health services. As well as some of their community partners who they refer guests to if they cannot help them for a particular reason.  With the unprecedented times we've been in, and with more on the way, many of us are in precarious situations and could be closer to needing CSM's services than we'd think.