Ben McKee

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Ben is live, local and Akron's Friendly Voice in the Afternoon from 3-7p on 94.9 WQMX! Listen for your "Throwback Song of The Day" at 3:20, "The Drive At 5" to get you out of work, "Ben's Trends" at 5:30p, "Feel Good Friday's", and you never know what fun contests he'll throw out for your chance to win great prizes.

Ben is a husband, father, lover of all music, the outdoors and sports. Ben has always been drawn to radio which became a passion as he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. After stops in his hometown, Pittsburgh, and Corpus Christi, TX where he was a morning show host for a decade. He ultimately landed in The Buckeye State where he continues to keep you company at Rubber City Radio since 2016... In his free time, you will find Ben at concerts, Akron/Cleveland Sporting Event, dropping a line in the water all while trying to keep up with his wife Jessica, son Killian and 2 pups Blue and Moola.

Ben continues to grow in Akron and surrounding areas that he cares so much for, and continues to be a pillar within. Ben has hosted the Taste of The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton to benefit The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank and loves helping local organizations and the people within this great community. You can contact Ben at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 17:52

Wrasslin' Wednesday

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Elimination Chamber is this Saturday!  Being in Perth, Australia that means most fans from the U.S.A are going to have an early morning if watching live at 5am. 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber Card:  Men's Elimination Chamber: Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, LA Knight, Kevin Owens & Logan Paul Logan Paul holding 2 belts is interesting but until he is a full-timer, I don't see it happening.   I think Randy Orton can never be counted…
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 17:29

Honky Tonkin'

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  Broadway and the surrounding area in Nashville is going to get a bit crowded...  with Garth Brooks announcing the Grand Opening of 'Friends In Low Places'.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES BAR & HONKY-TONK (@friendsbarnash)  This year Eric Church, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Old Dominion and I'm sure a number…
Monday, 19 February 2024 16:06

Umm?

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Not sure if this braggable?  Drunkest Fanbases... I realize this company is just trying to sell Breathalyzers but explains, all the Football Fights.  Sheesh! Browns came in at #12.  Imagine the ranking during the Hue Jackson Era.  See how everyone else ranked.  Click Here. Remember Drink Responsibly.
Thursday, 15 February 2024 23:55

Jo Dee Messina Checked In

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                    Jo Dee Messina checked in with me on Thursday for her show TONIGHT!!!!  Get your tickets for TempleLive! Ben McKee · Jo Dee Messina Mix  
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 19:19

V-Day

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As it is Valentine's Eve... V-Day could definitely turn into D-Day for some...  by that I mean the DogHouse.    Well hopefully you have a great plan for Valentine's Day being on a Wednesday!   By the numbers:   $25.8 Billion total will be spent for Valentines Day... (about $185 per person celebrating). Spend $6.4 Billion on jewelry and another almost $5 Billion on a Night Out.   Guys will spend almost twice as much as women, on average…
Monday, 12 February 2024 12:50

New Collab??

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                                    I know the Super Bowl had everyone fussin' over Traylor...   I'm just not that into it...  I was into Reba, knocking the Anthem out of the park..  Post Malone doing a great job with America The Beautiful.            View this post on Instagram                    …
Wednesday, 07 February 2024 18:04

Tributes A Plenty

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                      Celebrate the life and career of the late country music legend Toby Keith with “CMT REMEMBERS: TOBY KEITH” Thursday Night (2/8/24) at 8 on CMT. @shanegutormson @Luke Combs pays tribute to the late @Toby Keith at the Ryman Auditorium! Wish I could have been there! Video by Raised Rowdy! #lukecombs #tobykeith #shouldabeenacowboy #redsolocup #tobykeithmusic #tobykeithofficial #lukecombsmusic #lukecombscover ♬ original sound - Shane Gutormson  …
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 19:15

You Never Know...

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I have delivered many sad messages on-the-air in my career.  Today, Toby Keith passed away.  I heard Scott and Sarah talking about it on the morning show.  You never know how people will react.  I was down in the dumps as I came into the studio...  We lost a Legend, an Icon at 62 due to stomach cancer.  Toby loved all things Military, Sooners and Country.   In the 90's to early 2000's he was country! …
Monday, 05 February 2024 23:04

Big Game Drinking Game

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With Sunday being the Big Game... Might as well have a Big Ol' Drinkin Game for it... (Obviously, you can substitute drinks with or without alcohol.  Or maybe grab a bunch of dips or dishes if you are more of the foodie type.) Things we know:  Reba is singing the National Anthem, Post Malone will handle God Bless America, Usher is the Halftime Show... Rules: (suggestions) Drink or eat if... -There's a 20+ yard pass.…
Friday, 02 February 2024 18:12

Looking Forward To It??

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So I have been trying catch on to Euchre in time for the WQMX Winter Euchre Tournament.  The Tournament is Saturday Night at St. George Fellowship Center in Fairlawn brought to you by TLC Catering.  Needless to say, I haven't caught on quickly.  It is SOLD OUT going to be a lot of fun with prizes, food, cash bar and much more.  Can't wait to see y'all.... Looking forward to that at least... not sooo…
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