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, 05 May 2021 21:01

This is for "The Birds"

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Last year around this time.  A mysterious nest appeared on the garage.  The nest fell and my wife created a makeshift nest out of a planter.  The birds lived, grew up to be healthy birds, and are probably entering the finest schools in the area.  Here is a picture of them.  This year, we hoped that we would be bird free... wait around till our baby birds graduate and spread their wings and fly.  Then…
Tuesday, 04 May 2021 17:59

Love this Guy

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I have a tiny yard.  If I had a Beer I would mow the whole neighborhood, especially if I had this thing...  Kudos, your lawnmower is cooler. I need to start working on a Ben Beer to rival the Ron Beer!  
Monday, 03 May 2021 18:54

Tommy Toon-Town

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So Tom Brady was at the Super Bowl Boat Parade walking around like Bernie from 'Weekend at Bernies'.   Tom Brady showed up at the Kentucky Derby in grand fashion, over the weekend.  He walked around looking like another movie character.    Tom Brady is dressed like he’s going to kill Roger Rabbit and the rest of Toontown. pic.twitter.com/du0kQQm94i — Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) May 1, 2021 Tom Brady at the Derby is rocking the Judge Doom…
Thursday, 29 April 2021 17:25

Draft Drinking Game

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Remember Drink Responsibly:  The Browns Pick is WAY later than usual!!!!! Some people use wing hotness as a game instead of drinking. Drinking Game 1: Click Here Drinking Game 2: Click Here Drinking Game 3: Click Here I think it is best to mix the rules of all games but basically.  It's tiered rules determining how and what you drink. Maybe my Drinking Game Rules would be: Sip...when:  The announcers share a heartbreaking personal story about a prospect Every…
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 13:37

Bigger Than Draft Week!

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We are all fired up for the NFL Draft!  Once the NFL Draft Weekend is officially over what then?  For a number of Browns Draft Picks they will be welcomed to town and can get to work on a new season.   There are a lot of other questions bigger than draft weekend that need to be worked on immediately.  The Cleveland Aquarium is teaming with the NFL to address a major concern to everyone.  A…
Thursday, 22 April 2021 18:43

Beard About This One...

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Beard About This One.. I mean, HEARD About This One? There is an interesting Tribute to Billy F. Gibbons the show will be recorded on May 16th at the Grand Ole Opry. Eric Church, Brad Paisley and Travis Tritt are just some of the performers. I wonder if they will be growing beards for this one?  Kidding... If you want more info.  Click Here.  I am sure there will be more released closer to the…
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 22:19

A King's Approval!

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With Eric Church coming to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in September.  You maybe thinking what about those new albums Heart & Soul? I have heard a number of tracks off of Heart and all have been music to my ears.  Another person who has a knack for telling stories... scary good ones!  The author really took "The Stand" on this one... He spoke very highly of Heart which was released last week and now the album & just…
Friday, 16 April 2021 18:30

Chubb Crunch

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Brown's RB Nick Chubb is usually making defenses go coo coo for missed tackles on Sunday Afternoons. Now you can start your day off with Chubb Crunch the 25 year old is flexxing his muscle in the cereal game. And maybe even more importantly, the monies made go to a great organization...First Candle that is trying to eliminate SIDS and help families and children effected by it. There is a reason Nick is a fan favorite…
Thursday, 15 April 2021 13:28

Cheer On the RubberDucks

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Thinking about a summer gig that would be fun and you could let all your feathers out? Well the RubberDucks are looking for a bunch of Mascots to quack/cheer them on this season. If you would want to try-out...   Click Here.  (also how to try-out for the singing of the National Anthem) It would definitely be fun way to spend the summer for 4 lucky individuals...
Wednesday, 14 April 2021 18:24

Beach Cowboy

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If you are like me... when a duo goes solo, you still hear the group... usually. It doesn't usually work for duos going solo. Check out the "Beach Cowboy", Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line and see what you think....  His Wave Pack EP is out now...   Beach Cowboy Sunday Service in the Sand Party on the Beach Made By Water
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