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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.

Monday, 18 March 2024 18:08

Movie Fun or Not....

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This weekend should be fun... Friday is a Feel Good Friday...and Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good as Ray Parker Jr. sang...  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is in theaters. The Swayze Reboot:  Roadhouse is coming to Amazon with Jake G./Connor McGregor and Post Malone... On a side (real far side note):  There's no publicity like bad publicity... The Oscars were just handed out for the best flicks of the Year (Oppenheimer and Barbie)... The Razzies happen the…
Thursday, 14 March 2024 14:15

Back-To-School!!!!

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Another great crash course at Stark State College in Robotics and Automation another Unique & In-Demand Job.  Get your training started quickly at Stark State College here in Summit or Stark County.  Find out more about Stark State and its programs during one of its upcoming open houses. Visit the North Canton Campus on March 21 or the Akron location on March 27.    Find out more about these open houses or one of the many programs…
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 19:20

Donate On Thursday!

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National Design Mart has their Blood Drive with The Red Cross Tomorrow (Thursday 3/14) from 9am to 3pm.... Please donate!   National Design Mart is located on Rte. 18 in Medina between 71 and 77.
Monday, 11 March 2024 13:16

Happy Birthday, Blue!

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This is Blue.  Today is his birthday!  I will tell him Happy Birthday for y'all.  He is 16!!  He is a rescue from Texas, when we lived there.  Blue doesn't get around well anymore, he can barely see and snores really loud.  The great news is he still loves his walks, although a lot shorter these days.  His meals still dissappear quickly and snacks have become more frequent.   He might look like an oppossum but…
Saturday, 09 March 2024 13:43

Garth Brooks Vegas Fly Away Winner!

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Carrie from Massillon is headed to Vegas for Garth Brooks!!!!! Ben McKee ยท GARTH FLYAWAY WINNER  
Friday, 08 March 2024 17:14

International Women's Day

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As we rolled into International Women's Day... The Throwback Song Of The Day at 3:20ish is always to have fun with.  I give you a little background information that could lead you in the right direction eventhough the song is from a while ago. This one's is fun, upbeat screams Friday!!!   A salute to women going thru struggles at various points of life.  The artist said it is just a shot of energy for the crowd and…
Thursday, 07 March 2024 19:00

Parade Saturday!!!

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Everyone loves a parade!   The Akron St. Patrick's Parade is this Saturday at Noon. The parade will feature high school and grade school bands, irish dancers, non-profit organizations, businesses, animal groups, floats, and much more.  The Route will be in the Heart of Akron on Main Street between Cedar and Bowery.  Click Here for more info. Is it too early??           View this post on Instagram          …
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 10:13

Ben's 10 - New Ones!

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                              Before the Spring/Summer New Music Dump... These are a few of my favorites right now: (No certain order) Justin Moore - This Is My Dirt Zach Top - Sounds Like The Radio Ashley McBryde - The Devil I Know Nate Smith - Bulletproof Ryan Larkins - King Of Country Music Chris Stapleton - Think I'm In Love With You Dillon…
Monday, 04 March 2024 14:44

Just Announced!

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                              Who will host?  Who will Presenters be?  Who gets nominations?  That will all be announced later... But mark your calendars and keep those ears open y'all!           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Academy of Country Music (ACM) (@acmawards)  
Friday, 01 March 2024 19:46

Can He Pull It Off?

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The Naked Gun with Leslie Neilson was released many moons ago.   This week it was announced a Reboot will be released in July of 2025... This time around since Leslie Neilson is no longer with us.  Liam Neeson has been announced as the star???  Neeson is not Neilson, I promise you that!  Do you think Liam Neeson can pull it off?   The movie was first announced back in 2022... Seth McFarlane is a producer on…
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