Eric Chase

Ashleigh is back, and that's weird because we expected her and her fancy new car to plummet into the ravine on her street.  She also completed the showdown her son's teacher over virtual learning/teaching issues. Alex is rampaging through the home buying process.  Lots and lots of life stuff. Kids, neighborhoods, college. Just three friends talking. Seagate is the slowest demo ever, but Ashleigh has the info. 

My good friend, and Executive Director, Dorothy Mockensturm from Good Grief of NWO is back on the podcast today. We've lost half a million Americans. Many Ohioans. I wouldn't be abiding by my values if I didn't have Dorothy on to remind you how GG can be SO immensely helpful when it comes to kids and teens as they process the loss of a loved one. Also... Moving Opening Day to May is THE BEST play. Hear me out. My first shower was not great. I will never get that one back! Time to get the poop shovel and bag neighbors!

Yo! If you're here just to hear about Zach and his sign go to the 30:00 mark of today's episodes.  Zach is an extremely impressive kid, make that human. Wise and thoughtful beyond his years. He knows things that took me and lots of other adults well into our 20s, 30s and even beyond to learn. Before that... Another quality perspective on the hiring of JoJuan Armour. Can we compromise on a certain phrasing when it comes to suicide. Instead of asking for higher wages, do this... Some lighter stuff too, with side parted hair, removing chocolate from a legendary treat, and an anecdote that connects to my finally finished shower. 

Before we talk about where Floyd's been, we finally got the time to discussing the city's hiring of JoJuan Armour, and his role in reducing violence in Toledo. Here is he! With a lot less vision, so Floyd is dabbling in a different kind of spectacle these days. Alex's house hunting is going as poorly as yours is. We're not going to talk about the Golden Globes. Good for Jonah Hill. All three of us can very much relate to not being comfortable with our larger than we'd like selves.   

We've got to build the podcast! Of course we'd like your help. Share? Rate and review on podcast platforms please. I've got Uncle-to-be Eric updates about furniture, an ultra sound and a name for her. TSA's biggest fundraiser of the year, Steppin' Out, needs to be on your calendar. Bring back the OWE Festival. Or is it too late? Alex's second dose update. Black History Month protest with St. John's student.

I'm going to take a victory after hearing what I did from The Atlantic's Derek Thompson today when he did a Bill Simmons podcast to talk LOTS of COVID. GO. TO. THE. MOVIES. I'm very sorry for the miscommunication and inadvertently hurting someone's feelings. Can I have your paw? Us Jews, we have an incredibly cool and chill religion I think. A guy wanted a to KILL ALL OF US and we made a cookie for him.  Hat Fishing. Do better millennial girl! Was not expecting, but also not totally surprised with a $221 Edison bill.   

So much death, maybe my friends at Good Grief of NWO can help yours kids and teens. IT'S SO NICE! The bar fines for COVID are pathetic. Maybe they're supposed to be.  No more Cherokees for Jeep. Very fair minded discourse to start. The chicken wars are scorching. Free sandwiches Thursday. Are you in a gang or a cult!? You all have the same hat JANET IS BACK! 2021 will be good. Not 'anything's better than 2020 good.' Just listen! Also, it's a snow moon!  

Can I aid you in your social media endeavors? I swear it's not that hard. Free help too. As quickly as he turned into a basketcase, N'dre got back to normal. Chevy's Place is a worrisome harbinger of mine for all things Opening Day. Vote for three local chefs in a national competition.  Philly artist commemoratives Officers Dia and Stalker. That is a cool connection for me.  I've told you about boxer Jared Anderson over and over, but where has this fellow Toledo boxer been?  Is a Dunkin' replaces  Rally's on Airport and Byrne? Legendary electronic group breaks up.  A couple things to get in your viewing queue.  Another remind to not look like everyone else. Embrace you, your quirks and individuality.     

This episode begins like none ever has before. Before Phillipe hopped on Bethany and I were just chatting and then she drops the crime of the century! Also... An N'dre update. Watch out for Deathsicles. Seriously. Look up. Be aware. The Old West End is still not plowed.  I have great hesitancy with Opening Day. But IT can work. Post COVID life.  The Prince may die. Back to school is happening soon. Phillipe's gotta move out of his UK neighborhood, or he thinks he will get deported. 

All of the sudden I have wedding questions for Alex. N'dre won't stop shivering and shaking :( Alex is not gonna let me help her make a smart car decision. I'm excited for the Mars lander. Safe travels! I don't have sympathy for Rush's passing. I'm a little more pugnacious with my thoughts about it a day later. Serena loses to Naomi late last night. Watching legends lose to time. Why are there chicken sandwich wars? Alex, I'm not qualified to offer wedding dress opinions. 

If you're here JUST to find out about Courageous Community Services - formerly Camp Courageous - please hop to the 51:00 minute of today's episode. Laura Kuhlenbeck has a way for you to score a stay at the new attraction at Oak Openings Metropark. They're reserved out for MONTHS. Before that, sorry for missing today days. Alex and I are back. Rush Limbaugh died. He created a genre of radio, and maybe saved AM. How's engagement life for Alex. Do you need a thank you just for doing what you're supposed to. Kit and Rose have a little Snow. Cruella trailer hits. Alex and Thomas are excited for the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Gina Carano wasn't the only one at fault with words last week, so was Chris Harrison. The 'merchandise' was almost broken. Ow. Snow stories from our historic storm. 

A week later, my condo area got plowed. Prior, it'd just been salted like it was the Dead Sea. Update on my shower install. Pics on social! Communal showers and lockers. BOTH DISGUSTING. Free Britney? No.  Curfew is gone here in Ohio. Which means buffets are also coming back! Everybody's kids. Phillipe and Bethany on Gina Carano. 

The Executive Director of our phenomenal library system, Jason Kucsma, is on today to catch up with what they've been up, how they've been so accessible to the community during COVID and what's coming up. First, again...don't make Nazi and Hitler comparisons. Unless you're a distinguished historian, you will ALWAYS lose due to inaccuracies, poor context or general clumsiness.  Also, my dad and the story he loves to tell about me being afraid of school and hiding in the closet!

Anna Toney from Leadership Toledo is on to preview restaurant week.  Yes, it IS happening. With some new spots to highlight amid the 30+ that are involved to benefit LT and the great programs they have for kids AND adults. No usual kickoff soiree, but something is still happening on Feb. 25th! Before we talk to Anna, don't do this with your car in the AM or you too could wind up a Shaun Hegarty story. 

Just got kicked off Facebook for a day. That's Facebook jail right? Alex and I shot a video for her spot, the Wellness and Recovery. Please listen as to why I said let's shun the masks. Janet is here, to explain some screwy shit lately. Two days, no showers, lots of rock salt. Spring! Hello? No, don't free Britney. She appears to be quite unwell. Early data says suicides in 2020, are not up compared to 2019.

There's only two reasons #ringwatch ends. One happened Saturday for Alex. Modest Super Bowl thoughts on a modest ho-hum evening. So many streamers now! WandaVision spoilers. A Brigerton may be on the cusp of a BIG role.  I got caught in a Pay It Forward (or is backward) line Saturday morning. So much death this weekend in the area.

Snow sucks. Winter is the worst season.  The IRS has reached out to me. Twice. Not a scam. I got a big assist from Bethany's dad though. Phillipe has an agent now! Against my better judgment I made two bad internet decisions. Yes, I have a Tik Tok. Another Hollywood legend died. The debut of Philly T On Sports. Actually, its return.  Is the Weeknd even gonna sing his songs at halftime? With ALL THOSE drug references!?

Mary Bilyeu said Russ Reising would make a fantastic podcast guest. She was right.  He's a Beatles savant with decades of music knowledge and lots of compelling stories to share from legendary regional radio stations to concerts and travels around the world.  Please enjoy my hour with Russ!

Ashleigh's back with us! And the cat her friend desperately wanted to adopt is tormenting her. She - Ashleigh that is - has a new car. It almost rolled over her and into a ravine on her street. Alex has procured her special shipment from the post office. As RING WATCH intensifies she'll be taking the reigns of financial responsibilities between herself and Thomas. Do you have a wallet!? The Renaissance is doing well, and Alex tries to hit Ashleigh up for a wedding discount. Not really.

Screech died. He had lots of demons. Oregon, the state, is legalizing all drugs. Earnest Brew Works is expanding to two new locations. Black Frog Brewery had a run in with a cranky customer. Alex's #postofficeprobs with a special delivery. Famous, and celeb deaths don't usually hit me as hard as John Chaney's has. The GameStop stuff proves YOU do not determine your worth or value.