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, 15 February 2023 17:45

Wrasslin' Wednesday

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You have probably noticed... When a Premium Event in the WWE happens on Saturday Night it's "Wrasslin' Wednesday". Remember these are just my guesses.  If you are betting by all means this is just for fun! Matches Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar.   There is a lot of back and forth on this one with me.   I think Brock Lesnar will win.  Not sure why other than possibly getting 'The Hurt Business' back in the fold.…
Monday, 13 February 2023 19:26

Valentine's Day

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Happy Valentine's Eve!!!  Tomorrow is a big day.  Hearts will be full and hopefully no hearts broken! Sure the elaborate gifts and sentimental ideas are huge.   If it is flowers, chocolates, jewelry or just a romantic dinner.   Sometimes the big elaborate is too much or something you can't afford. Truth be told, everyone has to eat.  Instead of going out to dinner, grab a recipe and try it as a couple.  "Those that make a…
Thursday, 09 February 2023 19:07

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I'm just going to speak this into the Football-verse... Tonight at the NFL Honors during Big Game Week!  There will be many awards handed out... The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class that is heading to Canton in 2023 will be announced tonight also.  Now there are a ton of deserving names on the lengthy list of nominees.   I think, there is a no-brainer/lock among those names. Joe Thomas, The Browns Iron-man Lineman has to…
Wednesday, 08 February 2023 19:43

Early Commercials... or Not?

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Unless your team is in 'The Game' Sunday, it's mainly about the food and commercials, right? I don't know which camp you are in:  The Old School, want to be surprised by the commercials.    Or the early leaked commercials that seems happens a ton now...   I like to be surprised by them to some extent.  Hearing who is going to be in commercials is alright... This one snuck thru my radar this year (but…
Monday, 06 February 2023 18:59

Love Me, Love Me Not Throwback

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Every weekday at 3:20ish, I have your 'Throwback Song of The Day'... Today kicked off the "Love Me, Love Me Not" Theme running to Feb. 15th... Today's Love Me Throwback was Sugarland - Want To. The songs will go back and forth.  If you have one for tomorrow's Anti-Love Song... or the next Love Song let me know after 3pm on the Cricket Wireless Studioline 330-370-2000 or to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would rather email.  
Wednesday, 01 February 2023 11:04

Farmer's Only

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FarmersOnly.com had some very interesting commercials a number of years ago and a jingle you could sing along to. It always infuriated me that Farmers were were generalized and labeled...  When most farmers are the salt of the earth, genuine good hardworking folk.  I mean, I'm sure you have listened to a country song before... Luke Bryan, Rodney Atkins, Montgomery Gentry and many others have had songs about farms and those that keep them working…
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 14:33

More-gan Wallen

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Well when you have a massive album coming out in March...  You can release 3 songs out of the gate.    Morgan Wallen announced an extensive one today.  The 36 Track album called "One Thing At A Time"  will drop March 3rd.  He didn't really follow the name when he released 3 songs at a time.   I guess it could have been to promote the new tour but that sold out instantly with HARDY, ERNEST,…
Friday, 27 January 2023 14:28

2 Of My Favorites

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Can't wait to see what Saturday Night holds when HARDY takes over the WWE Royal Rumble.  Click Here to see his Promo.  
Thursday, 26 January 2023 23:01

Inquiring Minds... or Ears

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Today, I received a call from Kim from Massillon on the Cricket Wireless Studioline 330-370-2000.  She asked what I listen to when I'm not on-air?  Truthfully, I listen to 94.9 WQMX all the time... the only times I don't is when I'm catching up on just released music for a meeting, researching the "Throwback Song of The Day" at 3:20...  or when I hear something on a movie or something that I can't place.   So…
Wednesday, 25 January 2023 18:11

Wrasslin' Wednesday!

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Every Wednesday leading up to WWE's PPV or Premium Event...  I put down what I think will happen.  (there is no science to this it is my opinion as a fan.) Thank you to those who have reached out either on the Cricket Wireless Studioline 330-370-2000 or my email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The Royal Rumble is my all time favorite PPV.  Something about the 30 man/woman countdown makes it more awesome.   I remember Axe being introduced as…
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