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.

Friday, 29 March 2024 15:36

Ben There Done That!

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It's Easter Weekend!  I had to stop and pick up some candy!   b.a. Sweetie Candy Company was the stop...  Grabbed some classics, chocolate, gummy candy for sure and some unique finds... I hope you have a wonderful Easter Weekend!  Oh and I better make my dentist appt.
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 16:01

We Need More Carl!!!

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As the CMT Awards are nearing... We need more Carl!  Carl The Corgi... Riley Green's Dog. @cmt Giving the people what they want: #RileyGreen & Carl content ☕ ? ? #coffeedate ♬ original sound - CMT  Don't forget Riley Green will be at The Country Fest in June at Clay's Resort Jellystone Park...  get your tickets at TheCountryFest.com.  CMT Awards are on April 7th...  Maybe we should have a Carl Cam?  
Tuesday, 26 March 2024 14:46

Ben There Done That!!!

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Everyone asks what I do before I go to work.  Working at 3 o'clock weekdays gives me some time to horse around...  Today was exactly that. I stopped by Clay's Resort Jellystone Park seeing if I could be the 1st in line for The Country Fest in June and The Neon Nights in August.  I was definitely first in line.   Then I headed out to Whispering Grace Horses in Massillon.  Bill & Marcia Shearer, Kristin…
Monday, 25 March 2024 17:50

Kenny!!!

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Kenny Chesney is coming to Blossom on June 6th!  He stopped by Sunday Today Show yesterday for a little sitdown.   Click Here to see what Kenny was talking about.  
Friday, 22 March 2024 16:13

Open House!

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Stark State College Akron has an open house this week!  On Wednesday, March 27th...  you are able to check out labs, classes and get info. on scholarship availability and so much more.  Get your career pathway started quickly at StarkState.edu.  Click Here for Open House Information.   Check out Ben McKee's Crash Course in the Robotics and Automation Lab!           View this post on Instagram              …
Thursday, 21 March 2024 18:20

Greetings From Lainey!

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Greetings From Lainey... She is joining the party!!! The hits keep coming from Lainey Wilson.  She has teamed with Ohio Company American Greetings!  They will have special SmashUps for you to personalize for someone special... Click Here to see what is in store for Lainey who will be at The Country Fest in June.      
Wednesday, 20 March 2024 19:32

Ride Home in Style!

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Every week night, you can ride home in style with the "drive @5" from National Design Mart.   You will hear all of your favorite country and I'll have plenty of chances to win!  All this week at 5:15 listen for the Neon Nights Glowaway Montage from Klaben Auto Stores...  You could win a pair of commuter passes for Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Pam Tillis, Skynyrd, Mark Chesnutt, Blackhawk, The Kentucky Headhunters and ZZ Top. Y'all…
Tuesday, 19 March 2024 14:13

Go Zippy!!!!

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If you are one of the many that fill out a basketball poll for March Madness...  You may have followed all the teams and have quality insight.  Or you may just use what I call 'Mascot Logic'...  this is where you take Akron Zips - Zippy and wonder if Zippy could beat a Creighton Bluejay?  The other factor maybe your just a homer and GO AKRON.   Well if you use 'Mascot Logic' a made up…
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…
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