Best Akron Music Podcasts (2024)

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OM Backroads Ep:45. The Trial of the Century. The Murder Trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard Part 2 41:52

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us as we delve into one of the most captivating and controversial criminal cases of the 20th century—The Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case. This riveting podcast explores the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, the subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the sensational…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 31, 2024 1:01:39

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Special announcement & Rewind: Ep. 137 - The Ice Bridge Disaster 27:59

39m ago27:59

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A century ago, Niagara Falls tourists enjoyed a winter attraction - ice forming a bridge over the river beneath the falls. When the ice broke free in 1912, a Cleveland youth turned from safety to help a struggling couple. Crowds were helpless to stop the ice floe from sailing them into crushing rapids. But where did the river hide their bodies? www…

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OM Backroads Ep:45. The Trial of the Century. The Murder Trial of Dr. Sam Sheppard Part 1 52:16

9d ago52:16

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. Join us as we delve into one of the most captivating and controversial criminal cases of the 20th century—The Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case. This riveting podcast explores the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, the subsequent arrest of her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, and the sensational…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 24, 2024 1:00:34

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 284 - The .22 Caliber Killers 26:46

1h ago26:46

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From late 1978 to late 1979, central Ohio was rocked by 10 murders that defied explanation - men and women shot dead randomly in their homes and doing everyday things. But a mistake with a credit card finally identified the killers as a pair of Columbus brothers, Gary and Thaddeus Lewingdon. Because all their victims were shot in the head with the …

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Dakota Spotlight: You Killed Chris 49:35

11d ago49:35

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In episode 1, 18-year-old freshman Christine Rothschild was found brutally murdered outside Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968. We are introduced to her classmate, Linda, who reflects on their friendship and campus life amidst the 1960s counterculture. Two Good Books about Christine Rothschild: Murder on the 56th Day: Lind…

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OM Backroads Ep:44. Holt, Hull, and Hearsay, Ohio's First UFO Crash 42:48

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Ohio has been a major player in ufology since the modern era of UFOs began in 1947. But is it possible that the Buckeye state's involvement with flying saucers and aliens goes back even further, all the way back to the 1930s? Does Ohio have ties to another crashed UFO and aliens that happened long before the famous UFO crash at Roswell, New Mexico?…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 17, 2024 59:21

3h ago59:21

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 282 - The mysteries of Ohio dialect 28:57

17d ago28:57

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We bet you don't pronounce "pajamas" the way the rest of America does. We can pretty much guess whether you drink "pop" or "soda." And depending on whether you have "fireflies" or "lightning bugs" living in your backyard, we can make a good bet on whether you belong to Team Ohio. Join the four Ohio Mysteries hosts (Paula, Steve, Mike and Dan) in ex…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 10, 2024 1:00:28

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 281 - The Ashtabula port curse 25:37

1d ago25:37

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In the early 1800s, Ashtabula shipbuilders lost nearly a dozen vessels in about 15 years, leading the superstitious industry to wonder if there was a curse on the port. We tell the stories behind five of those lost ships, including the Superior, which met a diabolical end, and the Elisha Whittlesey, upended in a terrible gale. The other three - the…

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OM Backroads Ep:43. Ohio's ties to the Titanic. Part 2 23:09

16d ago23:09

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Dive into the fascinating world of Ohio's connections to the RMS Titanic in this eye-opening podcast. "Titanic Ties" unravels the untold stories of Ohioans who played pivotal roles in the Titanic saga, from passengers and crew to the far-reaching impacts on families and communities. Discover the remarkable tales of courage, tragedy, and intrigue as…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 3, 2024 59:52

27d ago59:52

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 280 - The unsolved murders of Danny Violette (1998 - Huron County) and Michael Leach (2017 - Stark County) 25:21

23d ago25:21

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In 1998, 17-year-old Danny Violette ended an argument with his parents by storming from his home. He was discovered dead in a cornfield 11 days later. Also, the recent announcement that DNA has revealed the identity of a John Doe found in Stark County in 2020. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitte…

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OM Backroads Ep:43. Ohio's ties to the Titanic. Part 1 30:21

1M ago30:21

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Dive into the fascinating world of Ohio's connections to the RMS Titanic in this eye-opening podcast. "Titanic Ties" unravels the untold stories of Ohioans who played pivotal roles in the Titanic saga, from passengers and crew to the far-reaching impacts on families and communities. Discover the remarkable tales of courage, tragedy, and intrigue as…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 27, 2024 1:01:28

14d ago1:01:28

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 279 - The remarkable disappearance - and discovery - of Caty Sage 22:00

1M ago22:00

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In 1792, the 5-year-old daughter of a Virginia pioneer family was kidnapped from her home. Nearly 60 years later, a brother found her living with a Wyandot Indian tribe that had been relocated from Upper Sandusky, Ohio to Kansas. Through an Interpreter, Caty Sage shared the story of her life in Ohio as a blonde-haired Indian princess. www.ohiomyste…

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Interview with Jake Murphy of Beyond All Hope 45:21

26d ago45:21

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The Breakdown Jake Murphy, a solo artist from Denver, shares his journey of becoming a solo artist and creating music. He started his music career in a band in Oklahoma and later moved to Denver to pursue his solo project. Jake collaborates with Tyler Ruhl and Elliott Post to create the instrumental tracks for his songs. He records the vocals himse…

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OM Backroads Ep:42. He put a Spell on You: The legendary Screamin' Jay Hawkins! 26:51

22d ago26:51

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Join us on a journey through the life and music of the legendary Screamin' Jay Hawkins, a trailblazing figure whose impact on rock 'n' roll and the blues reverberates to this day. Known for his wild stage presence, trademark growl, and flamboyant persona, Hawkins defied conventions and created a musical style uniquely his own. Born Jalacy Hawkins i…

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Rasing the Bar: Lift The Curse delivers Quantity and Quality 1:07:31

28d ago1:07:31

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Lift the Curse, an alternative heavy rock band based in Austin, Texas. The band consists of Jon Yadon Jr. on guitar, and Ryan Hegefeld on guitar and vocals. They discuss their background, the formation of Lift the Curse, their songwriting process, and their…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 20, 2024 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 278 - The letter of Jordan Anderson 21:25

23d ago21:25

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In 1864, a Tennessee slave named Jordan Anderson was freed when Union troops camped on the plantation of his master during the Civil War, and Jordan and his wife and children moved to Dayton, Ohio to start their lives as free people. A year later, Jordan heard from his former master, Col. PH Anderson, who asked him to come back to the plantation be…

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OM Backroads Ep:41. You've Just Entered The Twilight Zone! 33:20

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What's your favorite Twilight Zone episode? Perhaps it's "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" or "The Invaders" or "A Game of Pool." Maybe it's "Eye of the Beholder" or "Time Enough at Last." Join us as we discuss the many Ohio born actors who starred in these classic episodes, as well as several historical facts that connect the Twilight Zone an…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 13, 2024 1:02:03

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Unresolved Ep 19: Tyler Anderson 26:36

1M ago26:36

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Terri Hastings was confident her 17-year-old son, Tyler Anderson, would be able to work through his troubled teen years. After all, she knew a family member who was scared straight by a stint in a juvenile detention facility and went on to have a successful family and career. Tyler was to be sentenced on a breaking and entering charge in May of 201…

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OM Backroads Ep:40. The devastating Lorain/Sandusky tornado of 1924 26:16

1M ago26:16

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Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries, Backroads! Today we take a look back at the Lorain/Sandusky tornado of 1924. On January 28, 1924, a wickedly devastating tornado struck the lake front cities of Sandusky and Lorain, Ohio. 88 people would ultimately lose their lives by this powerful storm. The storm would forever alter the city and chang…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 6, 2024 57:04

1M ago57:04

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 277 - Mob Mentality: The deadliest riot in Cincinnati history 23:59

1M ago23:59

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In 1884, 10,000 Cincinnatians filled the streets around the Hamilton County Courthouse to protest a jury's decision to convict a cold-blooded killer with the lesser crime of manslaughter. What happened next took the lives of 56 people, sent hundreds more to area hospitals, and left a courthouse and most county records in ruins. www.ohiomysteries.co…

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OM Backroads Ep:39. Ohio’s Famous Cartoonists! 37:30

1M ago37:30

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Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries, Backroads! Today we’ve got a fun topic to discuss, and that’s the Buckeye’s State’s rich history in newspaper comic strips, or to use an old late-1800s term, “the funny papers!” Anyone old enough to remember actually reading a daily newspaper will certainly recall flipping the pages to the back of the n…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 29, 2024 59:35

2M ago59:35

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By WZIP-FM

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Vensutra: This Side Show You Don't Want to Miss 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band Venustra. The band has a unique theatrical show and incorporates elements of shock rock, Japanese visual Kei, and swing music into their sound. They have faced challenges in defining their genre but strive to create a bigger sound that sets them apart from other ba…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 22, 2024 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 276 - Who put Heather Walker in a trash bin? 19:56

2M ago19:56

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The coroner doesn't know how 18-year-old Heather Walker was killed, or even when she died during the two-and-a-half months she went missing in the winter of 2008. The mere fact that she was stuffed in a trash can on the east side of Dayton, however, was enough for a ruling of homicide, since she clearly didn't put herself there. Sixteen years later…

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Bat City Black Metal Fest: A chat with Eamon Danzig 43:45

2M ago43:45

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with Eamonn Danzig, one of the creators of the Bat City Black Metal Fest. They discuss the origins of black metal, the message behind the festival, and the efforts to promote inclusivity and distance the genre from its tainted past. The festival will feature eight bands, live sw…

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OM Backroads Ep:38. Ohio’s Historical Milestones! 33:23

2M ago33:23

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Since Ohio became a state, it has excelled in creating, discovering, and inventing! The buckeye state has created pop culture icons, set sports records that may never be broken, and has invented items that we use every day and in every walk of life! Ohio can lay claim to milestones in business, medicine, manufacturing, sports, and almost every form…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 15, 2024 58:09

3M ago58:09

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 275 - The Cal Poly plane crash 26:59

2M ago26:59

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In 1960, Cal Poly flew its Mustangs football team to Toledo to play Bowling Green State University. After the game, they took off from Toledo for their trip back home. The plane lasted just 30 seconds in the air before crashing and tumbling in a fiery explosion, killing 22 of 48 aboard. This is the story of the trip, the victims and the survivors. …

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OM Backroads Ep:37 Glenn Curtiss's historic flight to Cedar Point in 1910 30:03

3M ago30:03

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In this episode we travel back in time to 1910 and explore a record breaking flight by pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss. He flew from Euclid Beach to Cedar Point beach, 60 miles away. Curtiss would break the world's record in the process with over 100,00 people witnessing this flight w…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 8, 2024 59:22

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 274 - Stanley Meyer: Inventor or fraud? 22:49

3M ago22:49

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In 1998, Stan Meyer - who had made headlines claiming he found a way to power cars using water instead of gasoline - was having dinner with Belgian investors when he drank his juice, grabbed his throat, and proclaimed he had just been poisoned. He died the next day. The Franklin County Coroner said Meyer died of a brain aneurysm, not poison, but su…

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OM Backroads Ep:36 Ohio's Historical Firsts! 18:29

3M ago18:29

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. The state of Ohio has a long list of historic firsts that have helped shape and influence not only the rest of the country, but also the entire world! Ohio got the ball rolling with firsts in pop culture, sports, politics, education, music, medicine, business, inventions, and so muc…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 1, 2024 59:38

2M ago59:38

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Ep 273 - The Battle of Fallen Timbers 27:10

3M ago27:10

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On Aug. 20, 1794, General "Mad" Anthony Wayne launched a new professional army formed by Pres. George Washington against a confederation of Native Americans who did not want to be forced out of Ohio. Knowing the army was planning an attack, Chief Blue Jacket chose to make his stand among a landscape of fallen trees that had been toppled by a recent…

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OM Backroads Ep:35 Did you hear about the Monkey that escaped from Cedar Point? Urban Legends in Ohio 36:59

3M ago36:59

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries: Backroads. In this episode we explore some wild urban legends in Ohio. Some maybe you've heard of, some maybe you haven't. Helltown, the Oxford Light, the Kirkland Melonheads, Abbott's Tomb in Milan and the monkey that escaped Cedar Point are all the stories we cover. Hear all about the legend…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - May 25, 2024 59:37

3M ago59:37

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Unresolved Ep 18: Alex Wells 16:17

3M ago16:17

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In 2005, Alex Wells, an Akron drug dealer and father of 10, was ambushed in his West Akron driveway and shot 10 times by two assailants. His killers have never been identified. In this collaborative print-and-podcast project, Ohio Mysteries and the Akron Beacon Journal interview Akron police detectives who are still trying to solve this cold case, …

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OM Backroads Ep: 34. The Bootlegger Pirates of Lake Erie 23:54

3M ago23:54

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Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Ohio Mysteries; backroads. The bootlegging era provided America with a new breed of criminal; the mobster. Organized crime took hold in Northern Ohio in a big way with men like John Zetzer, Al Ramsey and Wayne Wheeler began importing illegal liquor into the United States via the Southern shore of Lake Erie…

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Your Per Diem is 3 cigarettes: Dave Perry's rising success with Fear of Water 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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The Breakdown In this conversation, Ryan interviews Dave Perry of Fear of Water. They discuss various topics including the music industry, radio stations, and the success of Fear of Water's music. Dave talks about the secondary market for radio stations and how they have embraced his music. He also shares his experience with imposter syndrome and t…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - May 18, 2024 59:03

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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