Eric Chase + The Fam Podcast

07/03/2025

Perhaps worse than disliking it, I was indifferent about Jurassic whatever it’s called. I hadn’t seen one since the first Pratt iteration.

I enjoyed the cast (MAHERSHALA!) but just didn’t care much for or about the characters.

My favorite part was the millisecond of screen time for my second favorite dinosaur!

I know I get labeled as THE TRANFORMERS (or Batman) guy and rightly so but my early loves in chronological order were…

1. Dinosaurs
2. He-Man
Then
3. Transformers.

07/02/2025

Short week? Not surprising 🗞️ is a bit slow.

07/02/2025

Since the height of the pandemic, Tim Horton’s on Airport has been a 🪨

👏🏻

07/02/2025

Howard went to Waite.

Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard set some lofty goals for herself back in April. "I actually wanna win MVP...MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. But at th

07/02/2025

I didn’t know or care where fireworks were made but LOL at them coming from China for July 4th.

At Miller Fireworks Company, they pride themselves on having whatever you desire in stock.

07/02/2025

At Rita’s, we specialize in delivering COOL treats in a fun, inviting, and family friendly environment. The story of Rita’s dates to the summer of 1984 when a Philadelphia firefighter, Bob Tumolo, opened the original location just outside of the city. Today, Rita’s has almost 600 franchised sh...

07/01/2025

July is PACKED with summer fun along the Toledo Riverfront!

See all details, event information & registration/ticket links at https://metroparkstoledo.com/gcrwevents.

UPCOMING EVENTS
🌳 = Metroparks Event
🛴 = Roller Events at The Ribbon
🏓 = Events at Toledo Pickle Co.
🔷🔷 = Community Led & Partner Events

FEATURED EVENTS 👇

🗓️ WEDNESDAY 7/2 | Rollin’ Free Wednesdays, presented by S&G
🛴 Roller skate rentals are FREE every Wednesday through August 27, courtesy of S&G
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ WEDNESDAY, 7/2 | Paddle & Groove: A Concert Series ON the Maumee River
🔷🔷 Black Swamp Conservancy hosts this one-of-a-kind floating concert series bringing live music directly to the river.
📍 Middlegrounds Metropark @ 111 Ottawa St.
ℹ️ TICKETED EVENT, Reservations Required
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🗓️ FRIDAY, 7/4 | WTOL River Run 5K & 10K
🔷🔷 Run Toledo hosts an unforgettable run through a scenic road race across two bridges offering breathtaking views of the Maumee River, through the developing Glass City Riverwalk.
📍 Riverwalk, WTOL Building @ 730 N. Summit St.
ℹ️ TICKETED EVENT, Reservations Required
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🗓️ FRIDAY, 7/4 | Fireworks in the 419, presented by Owens Corning
🔷🔷 City of Toledo Fireworks, displayed over the Maumee River
📍 Riverwalk, Viewing Areas on Both Sides of the Maumee River
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ SATURDAY 7/5 | Hooked on Fishing Youth Program
🔷🔷 Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration organization hosts a free youth fishing program on Saturday’s during the summer.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Kayak Cove @ 1001 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservation Required
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🗓️ SUNDAY 7/6 | FREE Salsa Dancing at the Park
🔷🔷 Latin Dance in Toledo hosts a FREE Salsa Dancing program on select Sunday’s at The Ribbon
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE Entry, No Reservation Required
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🗓️ MONDAY 7/7 | Field Recordings Tastes America – Wine Tasting Event
🔷🔷 The Cellar Crew of Field Recordings, a winery from Paso Robles, CA, visits The Garden by Poco Piatti for a special wine tasting event.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ TICKETED EVENT, Reservations Required
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🗓️ WEDNESDAY 7/9 | Rollin’ Free Wednesdays, presented by S&G
🛴 Roller skate rentals are FREE every Wednesday through August 27, courtesy of S&G
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ FRIDAY 7/11 | Star Struck: Solar System Tour (Ages 5 and up)
🌳 Learn more about our closest star, the sun, and the planets we neighbor. Take a short 0.5 mile hike during the program and end at Market Hall to look at the sun through our solar telescope.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, Reservations Required
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🗓️ FRIDAY 7/11 | Solar Viewing (All Ages)
🌳 Explore the star of our solar system, the sun, with a special solar viewing session. We’ll have telescopes equipped with filters for solar viewing and enjoy family-friendly activities that explore the science of the sun.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ FRIDAY 7/11 | Arctic Clam at Party in the Park w/ Nikki D. and the Sisters of Thunder
🔷🔷 Every Friday is Party in the Park at Promenade Park. 46 downtown boat slips are available for event docking.
📍 Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ SATURDAY 7/12 | Hooked on Fishing Youth Program
🔷🔷 Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration organization hosts a free youth fishing program on Saturday’s during the summer.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Kayak Cove @ 1001 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservation Required
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🗓️ WEDNESDAY 7/16 | Rollin’ Free Wednesdays, presented by S&G
🛴 Roller skate rentals are FREE every Wednesday through August 27, courtesy of S&G
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ FRIDAY 7/18 | The Day Drinkers at Party in the Park w/ The Funk Factory
🔷🔷 Every Friday is Party in the Park at Promenade Park. 46 downtown boat slips are available for event docking.
📍 Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ SATURDAY 7/19 | Hooked on Fishing Youth Program
🔷🔷 Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration organization hosts a free youth fishing program on Saturday’s during the summer.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Kayak Cove @ 1001 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservation Required
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🗓️ SUNDAY 7/20 | FREE Salsa Dancing at the Park
🔷🔷 Latin Dance in Toledo hosts a FREE Salsa Dancing program on select Sunday’s at The Ribbon
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE Entry, No Reservation Required
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🗓️ TUESDAY 7/22 | Try it! Adaptive Equipment – Adaptive Bike Rides and Tricycles (All Ages)
🌳 Hit the trails and set out on an adventure with the freedom of Metroparks Adaptive bike equipment. Try out the equipment during this open house event.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservation Required
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🗓️ WEDNESDAY, 7/23 | Paddle & Groove: A Concert Series ON the Maumee River
🔷🔷 Black Swamp Conservancy hosts this one-of-a-kind floating concert series bringing live music directly to the river.
📍 Middlegrounds Metropark @ 111 Ottawa St.
ℹ️ TICKETED EVENT, Reservations Required
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🗓️ WEDNESDAY 7/23 | Rollin’ Free Wednesdays, presented by S&G
🛴 Roller skate rentals are FREE every Wednesday through August 27, courtesy of S&G
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ FRIDAY 7/25 | the Skittle Bots at Party in the Park w/ Daisy Chain
🔷🔷 Every Friday is Party in the Park at Promenade Park. 46 downtown boat slips are available for event docking.
📍 Riverwalk, City of Toledo’s Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ SATURDAY 7/26 | 2025 City of Toledo Disabled and Proud Festival
🔷🔷 Welcoming those of all abilities to celebrate the disability experience in Toledo. Event partners will provide a variety of activities for all to enjoy.
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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🗓️ SATURDAY 7/26 | Hooked on Fishing Youth Program
🔷🔷 Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration organization hosts a free youth fishing program on Saturday’s during the summer.
📍 Glass City Metropark, Kayak Cove @ 1001 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservation Required
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🗓️ WEDNESDAY 7/30 | Rollin’ Free Wednesdays, presented by S&G
🛴 Roller skate rentals are FREE every Wednesday through August 27, courtesy of S&G
📍 Glass City Metropark, The Ribbon @ 1521 Front St.
ℹ️ FREE, No Reservations Required
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RECURRING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 👇

🗓️ OPEN DAILY | Boat Docks on the Glass City Riverwalk
🔷🔷 Operated by J&M Cruise Lines, dock for the season or visit for the day at Glass City Marina at Glass City Metropark or the Downtown Docks along the Riverwalk in downtown Toledo.
📍 Riverwalk, Glass City Marina @ 1701 Front St. or Promenade Park @ 400 Water St.
ℹ️ Registration Required
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🗓️ VARIOUS DATES | River & Lake Cruises
🔷🔷 J&M Cruise Lines offers public river cruises and private charters aboard the Sandpiper or Glass City Pearl.
📍 Riverwalk, Water St. at Jefferson Ave. near Promenade Park
ℹ️ Advanced Reservations Required with J&M Cruise Lines
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🗓️ OPEN DAILY | Riverside Refreshments at The Garden
🔷🔷 The Garden by Poco Piatti is open daily near The Ribbon, along the Riverfront
📍 Glass City Metropark, Market Hall @ 1505 Front St.
ℹ️ No Reservations Required -- Stop in for a meal, a treat or a refreshing drink
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🗓️ OPEN DAILY | Family Fun, Riverside Patio & Great Eats at Toledo Pickle
🔷🔷 Toledo Pickle is open daily for pickleball play, special events, family fun and great food and drinks inside or on the 320’ riverfront patio.
📍 Riverwalk, Toledo Pickle @ 1030 Water St.
ℹ️ No Reservations Required -- Stop in for a meal, or to play!
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🗓️ VARIOUS DATES | Volleyball at The Beach by Toledo Sport & Social
🔷🔷 League Play and Open Play available
📍 Riverwalk, Glass City Metropark, Upriver @ 30 Main St.
ℹ️ Advanced Reservations Required

07/01/2025

07/01/2025

Following a few years away from the NBA and some successful seasons overseas, Whitmer graduate Nigel Hayes-Davis is back in the United States after ...

07/01/2025

06/29/2025

I DID see it.

My Octopus Teacher. I remember it as an early COVID memory. Went out of my norm - didn’t we all - to watch a…doc. As you know, it was beautiful in so many ways.

Please don’t farm them!