Eric Matthews
Born and raised in the Akron area, Eric knew from an early age he wanted to work in radio. After high school he went on to The University of Toledo and graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communications.
After graduating from The Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Eric joined Rubber City Radio Group in 2013 as a Sports Producer for 1590 WAKR. He added on-air duties at WQMX in December 2018 and became the weekday overnight personality in December 2019. Currently, you can hear Eric weekday evenings from 7pm - Midnight!
Eric also taught Drivers Education to high school students across Northeast Ohio for 4 years. In his spare time he loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. He is also a huge Guardians, Cavs, and college football fan. A huge animal lover, Eric has 1 cat named Buttercup.
I feel like I need the Rose Dawson "It's been 84 years" meme from Titanic to describe how long it feels since I hurt my ankle falling up my steps. I checked, it's been 16 days. Truthfully it DOES feel like 84 years! LOL. I am finally able to walk with almost no pain at all, the bruises are just about completely gone, ANNNNDD as of today I am able to wear a nicer pair…
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Memorial Day weekend is already next weekend! It is considered the unofficial start of Summer. This year, spend part of the weekend with us at WQMX! Saturday May 27th will start with a BBQ party at the Dusty Armadillo. PLUS...Ryan Griffin will be performing as well. Then that evening, we are all headed to the Akron RubberDucks game vs. Bowie. Ryan Griffin will thow out the first pitch and then hang with us in Summit…
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I didn't want to have to write about this today, but I feel I have no choice. Over the weekend (Saturday night to be exact) I had a mental health episode. What's worse is this was the second one I've had in the last week and a half. I have lived with mental health issues for about 15 years now. I have been in counseling three different times and I continue to take medication. Generally,…
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First off, Happy Mother's Day to my mom! Love you <3. Be sure you show your mom love this weekend and get her something nice...or AT LEAST take her to lunch or dinner somewhere nice! I let my mom choose where she wants me to take her out to eat. SHHH...another trick - take her out to eat on Saturday or another evening to celebrate if you aren't going for brunch. That way you can…
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My mom and I had a tradition for dinner on Friday nights when I was growing up. My dad would go to pick up my brothers and sister from their mom's house in Geneva after work, so my mom and I were alone for dinner on Fridays. We would hit up the local Pizza Hut for some cheese sticks and pizza (plus this was back when I was eligible for Book It). Anyway, we have…
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It is a big week across America! It is Concert Week! WQMX is celebrating by letting you Pick A Ticket! Listen to Scott & Sarah the rest of the week @ 7:10. They will let you know when to listen fo the WQMX ticket window to open. When it does, that is your cue to call to pick your ticket! Be the correct caller, and that is exactly what you will do. You have a…
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I mentioned on my show Monday that the 2023 concert series on The Today Show has been announced. Everything gets started this Friday morning! Three WQMX artists will play the plaza this summer! First will be Dan + Shay on July 21st. Second will be Kelsea Ballerini on August 11th. Third will be Darius Rucker on September 1st. The schedule of artists is a pretty good list! You can get the full schedule on the…
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There was a lot that happened this weekend! It was Cinco de Mayo (one of my favorite days of the year), Cedar Point opened for the season, the Kentucky Derby was run, Charles III was coronated King! Dang, A busy couple days!!! On Friday, I celebrated Cinco de Mayo by having dinner at my favorite TexMex/Mexican restaurant in this part of the country - Pancho's Southwest Grille in Green. Then on Saturday I watched some…
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Since I hurt my ankle Sunday and missed work Monday & Tuesday, I had some time to watch a few things on TV while I iced my foot. Several years ago I began watching different TV series start to finish in the order the episodes aired. I started with Doogie Howser and have since watched shows like Friends, Frasier, Schitt's Creek and Dawson's Creek among others. Quite a long time ago, I started The Bob…
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I am such a klutz! Sunday afternoon, I went to the grocery store for the week and everything went very well. I got what I needed (except I forgot batteries) and then was going out to dinner with my mom. I got home and took my bag of stuff inside. I only had one bag. GREAT!!! Then, it was time to go back out to the car to get the milk. So I have the…
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The list of performers at this year's ACM Awards has been announced! The list is great!!! It includes: Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, JoDee Messina, Ashley McBryde, Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman! This list reads like an amazing music festival, not an awards show! Not only that, Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks are hosting...AND Dolly says she will debut her 1st single…
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Even before the playoffs started I had a feeling this would be the outcome. I just didn't want to say anything and possibly jinx it. The Cavs season is over. They were eliminated from the playoffs by the New York Knicks Wednesday night with a 106-95 loss. The Knicks won the series 4 games to 1. New York will go on to play either Miami or Milwaukee in round 2. JB Bickerstaff did a good…
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Tuesday was a big day for Miranda Lambert. Her new cookbook "Y'all Eat Yet?" hit stores, and she had a full day of related activities. She signed copies of her book for fans in New York City at Barnes & Noble on 5th Ave. While in the Big Apple, she also appeared as the musical guest on "Live! With Kelly & Mark". Then it was time to hop a plane headed out west for more…
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When I get home from work, I eat breakfast (after hopefully going to the gym) and then get ready to go to bed after a little TV. Sometimes after eating breakfast and getting interested in what I'm watching, I get quite comfortable. So much so that I will often say "screw it! I'm sleeping here on the couch!" lol. It happens more than I'd like to admit. It just feels like it's so many stairs…
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