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!
Coming off the weekend, I've had a little bit of an earworm. The official release for this track came towards the end of last week, and since Friday I've listened to it countless times. It's one of those tunes you could leave on repeat and enjoy just the same the fifth time over as the first time around. It's every-so-often I find a song like this, and I'm sure it won't take long for me…
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We are about one week into January and nearly two-weeks removed from Christmas. So, if you haven't already, it's about that time to deal with the Christmas Tree. This is especially true if you've got a live tree like me. Natural Christmas Trees bring with them a lot of great things, like the piney scents that fill the home and the experience of picking out that perfect one with the family, but they bring with…
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Is it doughnuts or donuts? Either way, they're one of our favorite and best tasting morning-time treats. Unlike muffins, bagels, or even cookies, I've never heard of a healthy doughnut- and that's just how it should be! Couple that sugary confection with a strong cup of Joe, and you're set up to have a great start to your day. My favorite doughnut place is tied between Jubilee and Mary Ann's. When my brother and I…
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Welp! The words don't seem to want to come out on the page right today. So... how about a couple of Youtube videos? If you missed the airing of the New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash special on CBS, I got you! The whole thing was nearly four hours long, so these are just a handful of highlights. You can stream the full show on Paramount Plus, with subscription.
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This past year, 2023, may have just been the biggest and best year of my life thus far. I graduated college after five years despite setbacks from Covid. I was so fortunate to be hired for my first full-time job in the industry I love at my favorite radio station, WQMX. I was then able to quit my long-term part-time job of which I loathed.I saw some amazing concerts and even met some cool performers…
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Well, what do ya know? It's probably the first time ever that I've made a New Years resolution and actually followed through on it! What's funny is that I did not consciously think about meeting this goal before the calendar flips; it just sort-of worked out that way. I have had three long-standing resolutions that I always recycle after ditching them in January of the year prior. For the longest time, my focus for the…
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On Wednesday morning, Scott and Sarah revealed their Top 5 Songs for 2023, and they've got some awesome picks that you can check out here! Afterwards, Ben McKee joined in the fun with some of his picks in various categories. There were a ton of cool new songs we spun on WQMX throughout the year, and they made some great choices with their favorites. Here I am now following suit, with my Top Ten Songs…
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For Christmas this year, one thing on my list was a nice pair of studio-quality headphones, and I'm happy to report I got just that! I've been in the radio industry for a good while now and have neglected to upgrade from the budget ones given as standard issue from my college radio station. They did the job, but until tonight, I had no idea how much audio depth I was missing out on. With…
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Wow! I can hardly believe that this is my one-hundredth blog for WQMX! It's been my privilege to upload these nightly since switching to full-time a few months back, and I can't thank you enough for reading them. Seriously, thank you! I've covered everything from concerts to cars, and I think you can get an accurate feel for who I am based on the words I've posted here. I have always loved writing, and I…
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Santa's on his way this weekend, so I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas! I'm really excited for all the festive celebrations my fiancée and I have planned throughout these next few days. These would include hosting a game night on Friday, possibly hitting up the Akron Zoo for their Holiday lights thing on Saturday, visiting with my dad on Sunday for Christmas Eve, and Christmas brunch on Monday with…
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Of all the Thursday Top Ten lists I've done, this one here may have been the toughest to settle upon thus far. There are SO MANY great Christmas songs, from new originals to timeless classics covered by numerous artists through the decades. These songs are the sounds of the season, and Christmas wouldn't be the same at all without them. No other holiday even comes close to the library of music dedicated to Christmas, and everyone…
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With us just five days away from Christmas, I wanted to share five fun facts I learned about the holiday! 1. Christmas Tree Magic: Did you know our love for Christmas trees has ancient roots? Back in the day, folks brought evergreen branches inside during winter festivals to symbolize life. Fast forward to 16th-century Germany, where Martin Luther supposedly added candles to the tree for a sparkly effect. Today, we deck out our trees in all…
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I had an interesting journey on my way into work today. It seemed like everything that could have gone wrong did. First and foremost, what the heck is all of this snow about? Multiple resources claimed throughout the day Monday that this stint of winter weather would lead us to about 2" of snow. I made the decision not to ready my four-wheeler for plowing and I'm pretty upset about that now. The thing is,…
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I had a great weekend, and I sincerely hope that you did too. Amongst all of the fun and activities, my fiancée and I visited with my mother on both Saturday and Sunday. Together, they spent hours baking cookies and making memories, and the smell of holiday joy filled the house. I was in and out helping my buddy move into his new place, and each time I returned it seemed like they had three…
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