I've always done my best to support my MANY friends in our robust performing arts community. But much of what they do just isn't my playground, so that leads to A LOT of question for Zak Vassar President and CEO of TAPA. The Symphony? That's them. Ballet? Probably them. Nutcracker? Definitely TAPA. 

What's to come with their new building, what Zak is most proud of during his stewardship and my middle school music teacher/nemesis Mr. Leach. 

I've always done my best to support my MANY friends in our robust performing arts community. But much of what they do just isn't my playground, so that leads to A LOT of question for Zak Vassar President and CEO of TAPA. The Symphony? That's them. Ballet? Probably them. Nutcracker? Definitely TAPA.&nbsp;
What's to come with their new building, what Zak is most proud of during his stewardship and my middle school music teacher/nemesis Mr. Leach.&nbsp;

The podcast version of the old show. Different from the on air content! PG 18, no songs, no commercials. Thanks for finding Eric Chase + The Fam

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It's the dead of winter and early January, but signs of better months are here. This sign is the annual visit from the Acoustics for Autism crew. 

Scott Hayes brought by a new musical guest (Jeff Stewart! to visit with us this year as they get ready for 30,000+ people on March 1st and what will likely be another record breaking year of fundraising with this FREE event!

It's the dead of winter and early January, but signs of better months are here. This sign is the annual visit from the Acoustics for Autism crew.&nbsp;
Scott Hayes brought by a new musical guest (Jeff Stewart! to visit with us this year as they get ready for 30,000+ people on March 1st and what will likely be another record breaking year of fundraising with this FREE event!

Acoustics For Autism 2026

And I do mean us. Because she has served YOU. It's not Alex or someone we regularly talk about. It's my baseball loving friend Caylee Kirby, formerly of WTOL. I always knew we'd love this Vegas girl, but I'm glad we kept her as long as we did! 

Her favorite story while here. 

waking up at 230 A FREAKIN M.

What she came to love about Toledo.

And much more. We did save room for baseball! If you didn't know, Caylee's dad is former Tribe player Wayne, and her uncle is former Brown, Terry. 

And I do mean us. Because she has served YOU. It's not Alex or someone we regularly talk about. It's my baseball loving friend Caylee Kirby, formerly of WTOL. I always knew we'd love this Vegas girl, but I'm glad we kept her as long as we did!&nbsp;
Her favorite story while here.&nbsp;
waking up at 230 A FREAKIN M.
What she came to love about Toledo.
And much more. We did save room for baseball! If you didn't know, Caylee's dad is former Tribe player Wayne, and her uncle is former Brown, Terry.&nbsp;

A Friend Is Leaving Us

Avalon was much of the discussion when Deb Ayres visited last to share all about the Avalon Foundation - kids caring for kids with rare diseases. Let's hear the journey through HPP right from Avalon on this episode, and then WAWA!

First, #irisadventures, more Chat GPT wins for me, and the Eric Chase Bowl coming to Toledo this fall!

Avalon was much of the discussion when Deb Ayres visited last to share all about the Avalon Foundation - kids caring for kids with rare diseases. Let's hear the journey through HPP right from Avalon on this episode, and then WAWA!
First, #irisadventures, more Chat GPT wins for me, and the Eric Chase Bowl coming to Toledo this fall!

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