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, 11 October 2023 18:59

I See!!!

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                                          Nothing to see here!!!  Yeah Right!!  With W-Boo-MX in full swing and Bosom Buddies Benefit a week from tonight (10/18).   I had to have some fun.             View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Ben McKee (@benmckee09)…
Monday, 09 October 2023 18:55

When to Pumpkin or Not?

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David from Norton asked when is the best time to buy pumpkins for Halloween?   I usually buy them once the weather cools off.   If it is warm, in my opinion, the pumpkins do not last as long...  There are other factors that go into the length of a pumpkins life span.   Pumpkins last eight to 12 weeks after they are picked, so it'll stay fresh once you pick it up. This is out of the…
Thursday, 05 October 2023 18:31

Teacher's Day!

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To all the Teacher's, you deserve the world building our youth... minds, body and spirit.  I loved school!  Basically, because I lived in the middle of nowhere and it was the only way that I got to see friends. My teachers were a trip looking back.  The Late Eileen Rensel was a stickler.  I had her in 7th and 10th Grade.  She taught English and before you could enter her room.  You had to look her…
Wednesday, 04 October 2023 18:59

Life of Boots

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Life is like a series of boots for me... Get a pair and a number of years later they become these yard boots and then they become no more. It is sad for me when a pair of these boots is retired.  They start off at various events, jobs, numerous projects around the house, concerts, life moments, really everything. Then as if those weren't big enough... These same boots get demoted to Yard Boots where…
Monday, 02 October 2023 14:22

W-Boo-MX!!

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So this week, I will have "Trick-Or-Treat for Larry Fleet" at The Agora...  Listen for the sounder. Plus for ?W-BOO-MX - Bloodview Haunted House Passes for Broadview Heights Mark your calendars! Akron’s city-wide trick or treat is Sat. Oct. 28 from 5-7pm.  Trick or Treat Night is always the last Saturday in October.   The City will also have with Downtown Akron Partnership their 2nd-Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 21st from 5-9pm at Cascade Plaza Down…
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 15:24

Frequent Question

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Recently, I have been asked a number of great questions...  How old are you? (How old do I sound?) Do you take suggestions for The Throwback Song Of The Day? (Yes) Today, I was asked "Ben, why do you not do contests to kick off your show?" Well, I do contests in the 3 o clock hour, just not right out of the gate...  I could say it's because I am getting ready for "The…
Monday, 25 September 2023 14:51

Akron Marathon This Weekend

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Well this will be an easy warm-up for the WQMX 5Kay October 7th...  I'm kidding, but you can register for the WQMX 5Kay Here! All Akron Marathon runners this weekend good luck.  Have a safe and fun run. For commuter's traffic might be a little different with a huge race course. -South High Street between Bowery Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard, 5 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.-All-America Bridge (southbound) between Martin Luther King Boulevard and…
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 19:01

The Clambake Will Be Pun!

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'Shell-o', get your tickets for the WQMX Charity Clambake this Sunday at DustyA.com....  this is a great event to help our military members and their families thru Tree of Lights for NEOPAT! 'Awww, Shucks'!!!   There will be silent auctions and raffles and more...  You'll be clam-oring for more while we are 'shelling-it out for soldiers'... Let off some 'steam' this Sunday.. It'll be the 'pearl-fect' fit... with WQMX, NEOPAT, The Dusty Armadillo and You!!! You…
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 22:13

Jokes

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So being Talk Like A Pirate Day...  There has to be some jokes: What is the pirates favorite class?  Arrrt Pirates Favorite Car is a.... YAR-IS... or the Carrrgo Van What did the pirate wear on Halloween? A pumpkin patch. A few of you called in your favorite Pirate jokes...  I remember Tricia's, What does a vegan pirate do in jail? Starrrrrve! Always enjoy you weighing in and playing along.
Monday, 18 September 2023 11:49

Talk Like A Pirate Day

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Get ready for the "Ahoy's", "Shiver Me Timbers", "Matey" and "Scallywag".... Tomorrow is Talk Like A Pirate Day...  My Family is so happy the day has finally arrived.   I have been talking like a pirate for about 4 or 5 days now practicing.   I am a method actor pirate.... So you can imagine the frustration of my family living on the high-seas with a pirate talking matey like me. I believe my son's exact words…
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