Joe Headley
Joe is an enthusiastic young talent in radio who is living the dream as a personality on his favorite station, WQMX! Joe got his start in college serving as the Production Director for the University of Akron's Z88, and his love for live and local radio has since skyrocketed. He was brought on as an intern for RCRG in 2022 working as a weekend jock and member of the street team in promotions until landing the overnight position on WQMX.
Joe is a lifelong local to the Akron/Canton area. Outside of the studio, he has a love for boating, fishing, disc golf, and off-roading. He is the proud owner of a classic American muscle car, and the toughest decision he faces on a sunny day is whether to drive his Chevy or ride his motorcycle. Fun fact: Joe LOVES grape flavor.
Joe strives to make a connection with his audience and is authentically himself in any setting. Country music holds a special place in his heart, and he relishes being at concerts and community events engaging with listeners and having a great time!
WQMX is stationed in Akron, and there's something in our backyard that's wildly underappreciated- the zoo! I went to the Akron Zoo on Wednesday with my brother and my fiancée, and we had a blast. We spent a few hours checking out all the exhibits and walked a little less than three miles in total. It was a beautiful sunny day and an amazing way to get some steps in. There's plenty of great reasons…
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The 2024 Summer Olympics begin this week in Paris, with the official opening ceremony happening Friday. They'll run through August 11th, and in that time athletes will perform in over 30 different sports. Some of these events are awesome to watch, and some are not so much. Truthfully, I'm a lot more excited when the X-Games air, but I understand the significance of the Olympics. It's the pinnacle of competition, with the world's very best…
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Alright... I'm over it! It's that point in summertime where I've more-or-less had enough of the heat and I'm ready for what's next. I'm excited to pull out some of the clothes I have packed away and do all the fun fall things. Autumn is my favorite season, after all, and these cool temperatures we've been dropping down to during the overnight hours have me longing for those crisp mornings, crunchy leaves, and signature flavors.…
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Some people are hat people. Luke Combs is one of them. Unlike many country music stars, however, his go-to isn't a cowboy hat but rather a good ol' ball cap. If you haven't heard, Luke is soon to open his Category 10 club in downtown Nashville. This new Music City honky-tonk is going to be quite the establishment, inspired by the mega-star's music and interests. That brings us right back to the hats. Luke Combs…
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It was another fun summer weekend for me, and I hope you enjoyed yourself too! With this nice weather we've had, it was prime time for cruising around in the El Camino. Sunday morning, I took my old Eleanor on out to General RV for a NEO Cars and Coffee event. That was a nice car meet with some really cool vehicles.
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Check out my dry erase drawing of a muddy farm truck! This might be my favorite thing I've put on the WQMX studio whiteboard yet. It sure took the longest!
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I love cheese... don't we all? From pizza to hamburgers, everything tastes better with some of that ooey gooey yellow stuff on top. It comes in many forms and varieties, and there's even non-dairy types. There's some I like, some I love, and some I just can't stand! Here's my top ten favorite cheeses! 10. Colby Jack 9. Asiago 8. String Cheese (Mozzarella) 7. American 6. Parmesan 5. Sharp Cheddar 4. Baby Swiss 3. White…
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If you find yourself in downtown Akron and you've never stopped by Chill Ice Cream across from Lock 3, you're missing out. After an afternoon of skateboarding in the city, my friend and I were looking for a way to cool down when we stumbled upon this little ice cream shop. The sign on the door indicated there was a Tuesday Special: two pints for $10. Well, there were two of us and we each…
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Lot's of new music has dropped in the past few weeks, and I've especially been looking forward to Megan Moroney's new Album, Am I Okay? If you've listened to it, I'm curious if you have a favorite. Here's mine: How about that HARDY album, Quit!!, too? I've seen mixed reactions to it but I haven't yet listened through the full thing. Don't forget that the WQMX studio line is for more than just our…
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I think I'm in love! I went to a truck-centric cruise-in at Summit Racing in Tallmadge on Sunday and there were so many awesome rides. From low riders "laying frame" to jacked up classics, there was something there for every taste. I even brought out my El Camino! The turnout was a little underwhelming, honestly, but I still had a lot of fun. If Summit wasn't so close to me, I'm not sure if it…
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I got a new chop! I took a few inches off the length of my hair- just in time for summer! Okay, maybe I'm a little late on that, but it feels a lot better now. I'm not as weighed down and it ought to be easier to brush through, too. Yay! P.S. Disregard my broken glasses (I'm getting around to having them replaced).
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As a kid, I loved watching cartoons on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Boomerang. I'd often park in front of the television with a big glass of Kool-Aid and a snack of some sort, and I'd immerse myself in hours of entertainment from shows like Courage the Cowardly Dog or especially SpongeBob. I was also watching some shows that maybe weren't so appropriate for my age, as a youngster. Flash forward a decade or two, and…
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Megan Moroney's sophomore album, Am I Okay? comes out this Friday, and if you know me, you know I'm beyond excited. Lucky is one of my favorite albums and I'm stoked to see what follows. I guess Megan's pumped too, as she keeps giving us some tastes of the blue era she's entering. That's the color, not the feeling, as the aesthetic for this project is saturated in deep, rich blues. This is in contrast…
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Lainey Wilson's next album, titled Whirlwind, comes out August 23. That's a little more than a month away at this point, and to hold us over and continue building the excitement for the big drop, she's released a couple singles. First, it was "Country's Cool Again," a grooving track that's fun from start to finish. It'll get your toes tapping. Next was "Hang Tight Honey," her latest song we're spinning on WQMX. It's a bop!…
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