Episodes of the Akron Podcast

Aug. 1, 2022

Lebron Gets Featured on a Nascar

Get Your Driver's License Back If you need legal assistance with your criminal record or with restoring your driver's license, there are volunteers that can help! The University of Akron School of Law is offering a Reentry Cl...

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July 29, 2022

Meetings - Shootings and Butter

I do try to find non-violent stories to talk about, but some weeks its hard. My plan is to bring four stories when I get four stories to talk about. Today it just seems like everybody is shooting everybody. Akron Ward 4 Meeti...

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July 28, 2022

Free School Supplies

Jayland Walker Update After the eight officers shot and struck Walker 46 times, an officer who arrived seconds later rolled Walker onto his stomach and pulled his hands behind his body while another officer handcuffed Walker....

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July 25, 2022

Tequlia and Tigers and Cookies

Buy Me a Coffee Do consider Buying Me a Coffee if this made you laugh, cry, think, groan, educate or entertain you. Tecquila and Tigers The Akron Zoo plans to raise a glass and toast its tigers at a special after-hours event ...

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July 24, 2022

Derby Champions Crowned

I went to catch the conclusion of the All American Soap Box Derby and met some great people and I interview some drivers who were done for the day to get some behind-the-scenes insights into what it is like to be a derby race...

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July 22, 2022

Derby Week

The Soap Box Derby is in Town The derby is in town, and even if you don't go, buy a ticket to keep this tradition going to see its 85th year. Derby history from the Beacon Fairadaise at the Summit County Fair Gates will open ...

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July 17, 2022

Deescalating

Akron Leaders Ask For Deescalation Jayland Walker's Funeral was this week. The pastors and the mayor ask for things to de-escalate so we could talk to each other. Meanwhile, two police held this guy down on Tuesday see twitte...

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July 9, 2022

How to Legally Protest and Avoid Going to Jail

So you want to take a stand and be heard. How do you do that in a city under curfew without going to jail? The Beacon Journal gave some pointers that start with, don't have drives or weapons on you. Remember the goal is a PEA...

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July 7, 2022

A Cops Take on Jayland Walker

Today I play the 8 seconds of gunshots that took the life of Jayland Walker. It's hard to listen to. I also play the opinion of a cop from the Officer Tatum show . Suicide in the Black Community Event Full Story Jayland Walke...

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July 1, 2022

Fireworks Update - THEY ARE GO! -Until They Weren't

Fireworks Displays in Akron Just a quick update as we weren't sure what the deal is with holiday firework displays. The downtown fireworks display will be set off at the conclusion of the RubberDucks baseball game Monday nigh...

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June 30, 2022

All the Fun is Canceled Except for the Weinermobile

Akron Cancels Rib White and Blue Due to protests in the city, pretty much the holiday weekend has been canceled. see story Jaylen Walker Killed After Car Chase See Story See Chris Rock Weinermobile Will Be in Town Thursday, J...

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May 17, 2022

Downtown Entrepreneur Trainers Get $2 Million Check from EDA

Here is what is happening in Akron Ohio City Council Prayer What I don't understand is why this woman is upset about a religion she does not participate in. We need to quit getting offended for people. https://www.beaconjourn...

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April 27, 2022

The Akron Police are Hiring!

Become an Akron Cop! The Akron police force is looking to add 50 people to their force. In this episode, we find out what it takes, how much it pays, what kind of benefits, and where to sign up. Starting pay $58,864! After th...

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April 13, 2022

Third Time's the Charm

I've started this show three times now with two previous attempts getting stalled by covid. Let's not make it a third time. I've made a list of concerts coming to the area and added the Robins theater in warren (some decent a...

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July 28, 2021

Concerts are BACK!

Thanks so much for supporting the show. If you find value in this podcast, please consider providing value back . Stories Le Bron Mural Gets Vanalised in Akron Lots of Events Coming to Akron APS has decided to require masks i...

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July 26, 2021

First Energy and the Derby

In this episode, we talk about Derby Winners Preserve the Valley First Energy CEO Video Civic Appreciation Week Akron Killings Map Sponsor: School of Podcasting Start your podcast and reach a global audience at www.schoolofpo...

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March 15, 2021

Free TV For Cord Cutters Comes to Ohio

SPONSOR: School of Podcasting . Get your voice heard by going to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron and use the coupon code akron. Free Local TV If you want basic channels for free (plus a bunch of other channels with tons of r...

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March 11, 2021

Akron Air Dock Gets New Life

SPONSOR: Start your podcast at the School of Podcasting (founded by Akron's Own Podcasting Hall of Famer Dave Jackson). Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron and use the coupon code akron Vaccination Age Moved to 50 ...

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Feb. 27, 2021

Dick Goddard Dog Park

SPONSOR: Start your podcast at the School of Podcasting. Learn how to sound professional, sound like a million bucks (without spending a million bucks) and take classes online along with live coaching. Use the coupon code "ak...

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Feb. 20, 2021

Redevelopment of Chapel Hill Mall

The city is voting to rezone for the redevelopment of Chapel Hill Mall. Here is a link to the Redeveopment Plan SPONSOR: School of Podcasting Start Your Podcast and use the coupon code "akron" at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/ak...

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Dec. 29, 2020

Rowdy Teens Cause Summit Mall to Close Early

Sponsor: School of Podcasting Start your podcast by going to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/akron and use the coupon code akron Timeline 00:10 Summit Mall Closes Due to Rowdy teens 01:28 Vaccination Website ( Story ) ( website ) ...

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Dec. 24, 2020

Lebron Voted Time's Athlete of the Year

Some places to see Christmas Lights, and Lebron is named Time's athlete of 2020, and Hair discrimination. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

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Oct. 12, 2020

I Voted Early Today My Experience

I voted early today and I explain what to expect. Also, would you take a free video doorbell? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/akron-podcast/donations

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July 21, 2020

How Using the Akronite App Can Help You Save When You Shop Akron

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