Let's Crawl Again

We crawl for so many things in the area. What's one more? Though this isn't a tasty beverage, but inviting area community theater. Amber Wilkes, who started up the Curtain Crawl under her project Go See A Show Toledo, is here to talk all about this fun 'competition.'  First, what to say Saturday,…

Maumee Film Fest

Sara Eiden from the Maumee Indoor and Charles Wetzel from FilmToledo visit to preview this weekend's Maumee Film Festival. Within that, why is the Indoor's popcorn SO good? Why has the Indoor changed some of what they're showing? How are things at new space FilmToledo has downtown in a kind of Cre…

She's Back!

After some time in Los Angeles, Grand Rapids' Caly Bevier is back home. You may remember her from some past show visits (and past shows) and from her first touch of fame, as a cancer survivor getting the Golden Buzzer on AGT. Before we catch up with Caly, I hope IT is the the fix for all the curre…

Out Of The Darkness

As I contemplate the words and sentiments I want to share during my hosting duties for the upcoming AFSP walk, let's get a preview of the day with walk Chair Peggy Myers. 

The Story of N'dre

It's been too long since I've had my friend Laura Simmons-Wark from Humane Ohio in for a visit. She's got the culmination of their fun Pints for Paws event coming up to invite you to, but first, she can share the story of how we became friends and how she got me my second dog, who is here. And so i…

We Need It...

Old school. No video. Just audio here you and me! It's terribly deflating that it's likely the Blade will close up shop. WMU should just say fuck it, we won, and let others decide on their own what to do with that First, a predictable meltdown and the Titanic is just fine!

Helping Young Toledo Families

We've modified how we're doing Community Baby Shower - the brainchild of Alex, who's here(!) - and we're hoping after you listen to this episode, you'll feel so inclined to donate a few, or a lot of items! BABY SHOWER INFO! First, the Monnette's AI discourse. 

VIS-A-VIS Vol 2. W/ Nick Amrhein

A new guest to the podcast, and a topic we've certainly never discussed - skateboarding! I've been familiar with Nick's exceptional videography and photography for a very long time. Great to have him in to talk about this event, where the photos will be on skateboards! And what's skateboard culture…

It's Almost Here!

Monroe Comic Con that is! A preview of it with the guy who started it up, with the help of many friends and family, Gary Pillette. Very excited and thankful he lets me do my show there during preview night on September 11th, and I once again get to bring some stuff to sell. First up, what so many …

Help For Parents

My dear friend Dr. Andrea Mata from Brightspot Families returns to share new on a virtual parent project she's working on.  Also... Riding in carts. Past third spaces haven't really gone away. The largest demo that's coming to her and her team for help. And an all around hearty mental health d…