Eric Chase

There is a new program at Lourdes called the Initiative For Exoneration. It's taught by a friend I met with the Lucas Co. Suicide Prev. Coalition back in 2017, Professor Kristin Blochowski. With her on this visit is the program's director Dr. Jessica Ziegler. The ladies give an overview of the program and what it and the students are working on and then (deep breath)...basically trying to fix all of society.  Why are people wrongfully convicted? Why are they often poor and of color? How much is do to intentionally impropriety by law enforcement or otherwise? How many people have been exonerated, if they have been at all? Where does mental health play into this? What is this political modern form of racism and classism at work, outcasting people at best.   

In a shocking turn of events more people, who probably don't even live there, are outraged at more changes coming to Conant. I actually applaud leadership for doing what I expect of them! See what we can't. It's smart of UT to cut things that people aren't interested in. Yes, it's going to upset people. That's not a stomach virus or otherwise, YOU'RE PREGNANT. Local twins who make electronic rock that will be performing at Acoustics for Autism. Are we finally getting a Ross!? A Toledo first for me this morning on the way to work!  

My friend, and the city's disability manager, AND sled hockey player, Valerie Fatica visits again to talk about next Tuesday's game at the Huntington Center against the Walleye. This time she brought her coach and teammate along for the visit.  First, the biggest winner on Sunday night was X X X X X

A day late but the thoughts are the same.  Taylor SZA Taylor Jay Z Trevor Taylor! Some things to watch (and not - KOTFM per Alex) like Masters of Air

Restaurant Week Toledo hits for the 14th time and I'm excited to have Anna Toney, from Leadership Toledo, and Ella, Youth LT star, to visit for a preview. First... WHAT made January so bad? Highest drafted UT player ever? LOUD BUDGETING! Another what I learned from Tik Tok segment.  The same issues, 30 years later. Exactly the same!

Tens of millions watched the Lions game on Sunday. But who didn't!? Your supportive posts for Taylor Swift aren't changing anyone's mind. To change a mind it usually needs more than double digit IQ points. We got away from SOUND. IT. OUT. ?????????????? Do you pay for good grades? Happy 50th to MY Batman. I'm glad you didn't die. Masters Of Air is up and in the air!

Good for you! I saved all the SPORTSBALL stuff for later in the episode. Let's talk about how Bryan's first year of football went with his vision to make for a flawless fan experience. Including him winding up in the dunk tank! How does HE handle being in the middle of the OSU/UM vortex? He airs the games at his games! How to satisfy rather old donor, alumni to current students, and potential Class of '39 students. The big scary portal and why UT is set up for success in it. How does the construction of megaconferences in college football affect the Rockets.  Potential advertisers, check out some of Bryan and his family's likes and area interests :)

We've hit a fever pitch with awards show outrage. Deservedly so. So, like I've said, stop with them. If you question the integrity of decisions for DECADES. STOP. If there's something the Academy likely hates more than woman and minorities, IT'S THIS.

Same visit WAY different content with my good friend Stuart James. Whether I'm over at ACT or we're texting he always says WE HAVE TO DO A SPORTS PODCAST. Well, here we go.  Before I totally run you off... We start with UT athletics, dive into how as transplants we're both ecstatic for the fans of, and we're rooting for the Lions. Then stick around if like NBA things!

OK! Ya know the community affairs show CONTACT I often reference? Yea you do. So this is ALL that with Stuart! What he feels he's been able to accomplish at ACT in 2+ years there, and what's to come, which includes the potential for a beautiful new facility across from Fallen Timbers.  Also, Stuart has his hearing back after a cochlear implant changed his life just a few months ago! He will be able to hear this podcast! Lastly, Stuart's wife is from China and they've found what they believe is the most authentic Chinese restaurant in the area!

We should contact a local artist for some intro music! Hugh v Ryan has died down (and given us Deadpool 3), so here's the next playful celeb feud I'd like. Like many discovered Suits, Alex fell into Ozark. I would like to do awards shows a solid. Stop broadcasting them! When, how can Jonathan Majors comeback? I have to stop offering help. It backfires. SLASH, people are often the source of their own problems. Alex has a sage, pensive other side of that opinion. Will weather effect the Lions game Sunday LOLOLOL.

Before we get to Kirsten, Abby and Jordan from St. Ursula's production of Rock of Ages... The Lions should win this Sunday. It should be an easier game than against the Rams. OK! Rock of Ages at the Valentine! Why Abby and Jordan got involved, what they SOUND like, and just how well they know the music from that very glamorous decade of the 80s. 

A story 13's Tony Geftos untangled became a viral sensation. So that with him, but Tony also has one of the most popular features in the area. Dine 419. He's been to over a hundred places. If you've seen them INSERT SLOBBERING EMOJI. Tony's also hoping for a Lions win and isn't likely to boo Matthew Stafford. If you want, you can hop to Tony at 12:21 First! Good for White Claw, you're back in the game! A quote from the Walleye's mental health night from their psychologist that is a key tenet of my talks. 

As I was preparing for our chat, it hit me that Heather Pollauf went from one field of science to another. She left her job as a meteorologist at 13 a bit over a year ago for an important role at the Lucas County Health Department.  Why she left. Does she miss it. What does she do now. What was going on at Ashland Manor. How does she manage the role as a wife, and mom two boys VERY fond of urgent care visits? Heather is also all things Oregon. Her mom is even on council there! What she'd like to come to the area (OG!), missing Freeway, an experimental Panera her husband is overseeing and the upcoming town center. 

The Toledo amphitheater study has been completed. Long answer? Short answer? No. Not really needed. As usual I forgot to mentioned a point in the episode. Having that venue is much less necessary now that for roughly half the shows you may want to or go to, are LCA, which is a MUCH shorter and forgiving commute than all the way up to the Palace. Speaking of Detroit. Don't boo Matthew Stafford! What's wrong with you!?  What almost froze me out of Toledo as my home. 

I'm not a UM fan. I don't hate OSU. So why am I happy? Easy. The best team won, and that's rare across all across now.  Our first celebrity death of the year.  A perfect depiction - on both sides - of how a strike ends. Toledo is looking for a new Kid Mayor, streets to be fixed and TSA lottery is coming up! A wild way to ensure first responder services in communities that need more funding for them.

Those aren't the actual letters after Cecil's name.  EOTY. Episode of the Year. I know we're only four days into it, and no disrespect to the Girls Scouts, or Alex - who's here as well - but Cecil is an LMSW. Licensed MASTER Social Worker. Aside from those letters, he's the Black version of me when it comes to mental health. Hat, sweat pants, football, classic video games, comics and...candor.  I cannot wait to watch and hopefully help him become a force helping, quite frankly, people who look and dress just like him. 

It's the happiest time of year! Eric, the holiday are over! It's GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON! My friend Katie Maskey is here with Savannah to kick things off, which is officially tomorrow GO HERE. Before we get to another edition of some serious Girl Scout trivia, its Single In The Glass City time again, and regardless your age, what makes you feel old?

Nicki Minaj has reached Cardi B status for me. Best Buy is beginning to ditch their physical media items as they mentioned last fall.  When's too late to say HAPPY NEW YEAR. A new law in Cali has me wanting to share something about gender that I never have before. A shout out for our governor.  Alex DID see Saltburn, so we discuss, unfortunately with spoilers.  

Coulda/shoulda made this a two parter! Bizarre Browns world we're living in now. Alabama/Michigan was an excellent game. I'm very happy for you! Toledo lost a very very good man.  The city's murder rate is way down, but Alex has other concerns.  Careers v Jobs Lather me up! I have a sister in law now.