In a pure coincidence today's show turned into professions and vocations. For your kids, Jess Soffee from 4H returns to invite you and them to the upcoming open house at the Botanical Garden on Feb 2. It's free.

Before that, the Italian Bowl is returning, Tom Brady's sage wisdom for work, and the a reminder you don't know what you don't know, thanks to blind men and an elephant. 

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I think this is the first ever podcast requested birthday shout out but then GIRL SCOUT COOKIES.

Please buy from Mackenzie. She needs her Stanley! 

What cookie would YOU create? 

I want to go the Girl Scout Cookie factory. Maybe see a Snozzlewanger. 

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My dear friend Mary Bilyeu (formerly of the Blade) isn't so new at her new job at the Jewish Federation anymore. Let's talk some food with her (of course), and meet the new Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Amichai. We've had very little discussion here about the conflict in Israel. I just don't know enough to have a thoughtful opinion on the matter. Amichai does! He's also new to Toledo and a Wawa advocate!

First, the new flag. 

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Last week didn't count as the new year since no one went back to work till yesterday.

Win a free wedding. 

Lithium. Not the Nirvana song, or maybe it is.

Goodbye Nosey Asses. 

Campbell not caffeine, and the brutal 2025 schedule.

Road rage leads to a body slam. 

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Jaden Jefferson returns to save my butt for a community affairs show guest this week. 

Jaden is adjusting what stories he'll be reporting on this, how driving is going, his top music of 2024 and what he'd ask Biden, Trump and Michael Jackson!

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I should've said HAPPY JEW YEAR. Because Hanukkah...is...still...going!

The Lions HAVE a punter!?

Two words I didn't want to hear to start 2025, but we've probably been owed it.

You never get used to those hours.

TMA is finally (almost all) free. 

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The title is that for two reasons. You shouldn't notice anything, but how I upload the podcast has changed. 

And, the thrilling and chilling Superman trailer has landed. Or is that taken off?

First, Sheetz all over but not near me. 

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Probably the last episode of the year!

So let's go out with a friend, who brings a friend, from the (deep breath) Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities!

First, SPORTSBALL, with mostly Lions, then a holiday idea somewhere here can try out next year, as it's too late now. 

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That's two more than in a month!

First, that Lions win may have been bigger than you're giving it credit for.

3 icky things. The first way less so than the following two. 

Was THAT the first one of the year!? Really!?!?

Not sure what I'd do if I bit into something like this. 

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That was an assassination. A timeline of thoughts about the UHC CEO killing and a lot of healthcare thoughts and gripes to go with it.

I know you love them, but I'm over these. I need a break from them.

Record Black Friday sales say a couple things to me.

You may be surprised how excited I am for this clothing store to finally open here.

How can ice cream be frozen!?

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