Joe Headley
Joe is an enthusiastic young talent in radio who is living the dream as a personality on his favorite station, WQMX! Joe got his start in college serving as the Production Director for the University of Akron's Z88, and his love for live and local radio has since skyrocketed. He was brought on as an intern for RCRG in 2022 working as a weekend jock and member of the street team in promotions until landing the overnight position on WQMX.
Joe is a lifelong local to the Akron/Canton area. Outside of the studio, he has a love for boating, fishing, disc golf, and off-roading. He is the proud owner of a classic American muscle car, and the toughest decision he faces on a sunny day is whether to drive his Chevy or ride his motorcycle. Fun fact: Joe LOVES grape flavor.
Joe strives to make a connection with his audience and is authentically himself in any setting. Country music holds a special place in his heart, and he relishes being at concerts and community events engaging with listeners and having a great time!
Thursday was a productive day for me. I started out helping my brother finalize a speech he'd been working on. I then mowed the lawn and put some work in using my pressure washer. I got the kayaks sprayed off and rinsed out, did the kitchen trash can, and cleaned up some pavement near the driveway. I also sprayed the mower (what a difference!) and hit my minibike with the water too. I spent some…
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! It's hard not to love the stuff. A cool cup of dairy on a hot summer day always puts a smile on my face, and it's been a favorite frozen treat for generations. At home or at the stand, in a cup or a cone; it's my top ten ice cream flavors! Lemon Strawberry Vanilla Strawberry Swirl Rainbow Sherbert Birthday Cake Vanilla (Soft Serve) Grape…
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Since first seeing The Fast and The Furious as a little kid, I've always thought manual transmissions were cool. Anyone can drive, but it takes a little more to row through the gears. The car and driver share a special connection through that extra pedal and shift knob, and there's lots of good reasons to have them. Right off the bat, let's go ahead and put this to rest: yes, a modern automatic transmission shifts…
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I'll be honest, I'm bothered. Most of my blogs I want to make uplifting and positive, but writing this, I'm irate. Maybe this is a cliché topic or old news to most, but what is going on with access to 76 from downtown Akron? Taking a quick step back, our 3rd annual WQMX Think Pink Party for Bosom Buddies was a blast! HunterGirl and Corey Kent were amazing, and alongside the Klaben Auto Stores, we…
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If you missed the Northern Lights spectacle over this past weekend, don't fret. I know a lot of people felt some FOMO and disappointment Saturday when the internet became flooded with pictures, but hear this: it wasn't like they're portraying it. Some of these pictures are making it seem like the Aurora Borealis in the movie Brother Bear. If you don't get that reference, essentially, these photos show a vividly tie-dyed multicolored mystical canvas in…
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...one week since I got my Hank! You see what I'm going for there? You know that Barenaked Ladies song? I'm corny, I know! Really, it has been one week since I've brought home my bloodhound puppy, Hank. I love him, and he's doing great! It's been a totally new experience for me to take on such a responsibility, and I think I'm doing alright. Hank is definitely a little ball of energy, and I can hardly…
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When the temperatures outside surpass eighty degrees and summertime is hitting, nothing compares to an ice-cold glass of Kool-Aid. It was a staple of my childhood, and I don't care how old you are: it's tasty! I'm the type who wants my Kool-Aid sugary. The sweeter it is, the better (to an extent). My "recipe" is to follow the packets instructions, then dump some more sugar and sweeten to taste. The trick is to use…
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I'm leaning in to the summertime vibes at this point in the year, and that means it was time to erase the flowers I had drawn on our WQMX studio whiteboard. As a replacement, I wanted to go with something that represented spending time outside in the sun, and it needed to be easy to draw. One of my favorite warm-weather activities is fishing, and obviously many of our songs carry that sentiment too. So...…
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We love Lainey Wilson here at WQMX and cheer her on through all her accomplishments. She's had the wind at her back in scooping-up awards, partnering with big brands like Levi's, appearing everywhere from talk shows to Yellowstone, and blowing the roof off of every venue at which she performs. To say we're excited to have her at The Country Fest 2024 is a total understatement. With that, something new has come up for Lainey;…
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Normally, I don't hesitate to share my opinions here with you through these blogs. This time around, however, I'm not quite sure how to feel about it all. So, let's first let this story from CBS Sunday play: Now... what do you think? I'd really like to know! How do you feel about the utilization of AI in order to create "new" music? Let us know your thoughts on all of this at 330-370-2000. That's…
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A few days back, I tipped you off to something huge (yet small for now) coming into my life, and here he is. Drumroll, please... Meet Hank! He's my little puppy I just picked up out of West Virginia. Hank is a purebred bloodhound from the Taylor Made family of pups. He's just about eight weeks old, and the cutest thing on this planet Earth, if you ask me! Seriously, I'm melting over him, and…
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Spring is in full bloom, and the trees are no exception. Bright new buds are blossoming, and the treetops are filling out again. I'm really enjoying all the different seasonal colors, from light pink to neon yellow and more. Whether we climb them, build with them, eat from them, burn them, use them for shade, or simply just breathe the fresh air they provide; trees are a huge part of all our lives. So, let's…
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She's beauty. She's grace. She's my 1981 Chevrolet El Camino, Eleanor. Eleanor found her way to me a few years back, and the moment I saw the truck, I knew I needed it in my driveway. I'm a car guy, simply, and I've always owned something interesting. I've had a Monte Carlo SS, a Camaro, and an old Valiant sedan as summer cruisers in the past, but my El Camino takes the cake. Sure, there…
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Something small (for now) but also huge, is happening in my life at the end of this week. It's a long time coming, and I can't wait to share it with you! Stay posted!
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