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Sports Power Talk is an unscripted roundtable discussion and analysis by WZIP sports reporters at The University of Akron about UA sports, NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA and anything else that comes up!
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Good News with Gary

The University of Akron

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Good news is happening in all corners of The University of Akron! UA President Gary Miller celebrates these achievements and innovations with our community near and far in his podcast, “Good News with Gary.” In each episode, President Miller features points of pride, fun events and great accomplishments from our Zips community. Listen along and share to spread UA’s good news! Good News with Gary is recorded at WZIP-FM studios.
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This is Forged in Ohio! A podcast featuring interviews with combat sports athletes from the state of Ohio. Discover the stories, experiences, and careers of amateur and young professional MMA fighters, boxers, and wrestlers weekly on Forged in Ohio!
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The Sports Power Talk crew from WZIP-FM love to talk about the most popular sports that America loves. They also like to talk about the sports that don't get as much attention as football, basketball and baseball. SPT Overtime offers analysis, interviews with sports figures and others as well as some great discussions that you won't hear everywhere else!
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Help keep polkas alive with the Saturday Morning Polka Show on WZIP-FM at The University of Akron! Polish polkas aren't the only ones - enjoy our variety including Slovenian, German and more, plus fun talk with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred! The show is broadcast live on Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on 88.1 WZIP-FM.
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Whether it be a movie, show, book, or even video games, we all enjoy our own pieces of fiction. On this podcast, we'll dive into them, give reviews, and take a look at how they work from a creative writing perspective.
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Food For Thought

Alyssa Lorence

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Welcome to the Food For Thought Podcast! If you're someone that is new to the University of Akron, or someone that is struggling with meal planning, prepping or finding local restaurants to try, then this is the podcast for you! Check in weekly for new episodes and dorm friendly recipes to drop.
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How reasonable are critiques of modern media? From “Mary Sues”, “subverting expectations”, and “garbage writing”, to “toxic fandoms”, “entitled fans”, and “bigotry”, our Hollywood landscape is full of labels, some earned and some not. In Critique or Cynicism, I aim to break down these labels and accusations and, after analyzing both sides in the best light possible, give my verdict on whether the original criticism is justified.
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Welcome to the Don't Be A Karen podcast. If you are interested in listening to some fun stories, you have come to the right podcast. We talk about customer story times in retail and some irate Karens. New episodes weekly!
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Campaign Battleground

The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron

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A bipartisan research and teaching institute at The University of Akron, dedicated to increasing understanding of the political process with special emphasis on political parties, grassroots activity, and ethical behavior.
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Broadway Babes

Alyssa Springer

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Hi, welcome to Broadway Babes! I'm your host, Alyssa. In this podcast, I'll be sitting down and talking about all things Broadway. From the on-stage performances to movie musicals, I'll talk about it all! So, join me as I take a 'backstage' look into some of your favorite Broadway musicals! Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. This music is provided by Podcasting Bear. Title: "Upbeat".
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A mysterious stranger wanders the woods and seems to have a burning need to tell a story to those he meets. There is clearly more to him than what is obvious, but his tales are no less intriguing.
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What is your life before or after your 9 to 5 job? How do you achieve and maintain self motivation? Or to be selfish in some instances and say no? Welcome to Do It For Yourself Podcast! Tune in weekly for episodes on how to become the best version of yourself with different stories, tip, and tricks!
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Powersports are sweet! Hosted by Joe Kart, this podcast is all about powersports, from fixing them or making improvements, to the history behind it all and tips and tricks for riding. From jet skis to ATVs and mini bikes to drift trikes, we're taking a deep dive into the motorsport subcategory that is more than just a hobby. Presented in an easily digestible way, this podcast is mechanically oriented, but for all people from first time off-roaders to experienced riders and mechanics. Let's g ...
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Clearly Confused Podcast is brought to you by Jalonte and Sopufaa broadcasting exclusively from our hometown Cleveland, OH! Ever since we met through a mutual friend at the University of Akron we been having these real and funny conversations that just came off natural and after 5 years we decided to share them with the world and start our own podcast. Get ready to listen and we guarantee you will leave with a better perspective on how to deal with situations, relationships, friendships, or ...
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PREMIERING AUGUST 23 2022 - This is the recording of Frank Nawrot’s first opera, Don Henry. It is based on a true story, told here in four parts. - Don Henry was a Dodge City native and University of Kansas student whose ideals led him to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War of the late 1930s. Don was a young man when Mussolini and Hitler established fascist governments in Western Europe. He and others from around the world traveled to Spain to help prevent a fascist government from taking ...
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In this episode, President Miller chats with Dr. Melanie McGurr, associate dean of University Libraries, and Vic Fleischer, the head of archives and special collections, about the value of libraries and the library resources available to students and others in the UA community. They also discuss the importance of introducing students to the archive…
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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! Note: Saturday Morning Polkas was actually a recorded show on April 27 due to problems with our elevator in Kolbe Hall! The podcast is from the third hour of the April 20, 2024 broad…
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Joshua "The Flyin Hawaiian" Perreira joins host Jake Murren for the third time on Episode 74 of Forged in Ohio. Josh is a 4-0 professional mixed martial artist who is coming off a second-round KO win at LFA 180. In this episode, Josh talks about the win at LFA, fighting in Muhammad Ali's hometown, where he goes from here, his teammates at Immortal,…
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In this episode, President Miller discusses next steps in the University’s strategic plan, shares information about a new on-campus health care collaboration with Akron Children’s Hospital and talks about the unique summer opportunities for community schoolchildren. President Miller also announces the first Good News with Gary contest! Listen now f…
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"Undead" Jeremy Riley joins host Jake Murren for Episode 73 of Forged in Ohio. Jeremy is a 3-3 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a devastating, first-round KO win at Caged Thunder 26. In this episode, Jeremy talks about the clean right hand that put his opponent to sleep in his last fight, the difficult journey of getting his record ba…
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Brandon Billiter joins host Jake Murren for Episode 72 of Forged in Ohio. Brandon is a 5-3 amateur mixed martial artist who retired from the sport at Caged Thunder 25. In this episode, Brandon talks about how he got into combat sports, why he decided to retire after eight amateur fights, his plans after fighting including MMA commentary, and so muc…
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Tobiaus "Freight Train" Taylor joins host Jake Murren for Episode 71 of Forged in Ohio. Tobiaus is the sixth-ranked pound-for-pound pro fighter in the state of Ohio, with a 7-6 record in MMA. In this episode, Tobiaus talks about his recent decision win on March 23rd, kickboxing on Team USA in 2021, why he's the most exciting fighter in Ohio, and so…
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Forged in Ohio's second-ever live show took place at the Caged Thunder 26 pro weigh-ins! The show features six of the eight pro fighters competing at Caged Thunder 26 on Saturday, April 6th from the Chapparell's Center in Akron, Ohio. This includes Brogan Endres who is set to fight Tyler "The Outlaw" Collins in the main event. Also, Hunter Watt, Me…
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On this episode of SPT: Overtime WZIP Sports analysts Logan Buchanan, Alex Henry, and Liam Riggenbach run through what could end up being the greatest WrestleMania in history; WrestleMania 40. With a smackdown preview and a full card rundown for not only Night 1 but also Night 2, you aren't going to want to miss this edition of SPT: Overtime!…
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Tony "The Latin Assassin" Tortorici joins host Jake Murren for Episode 70 of Forged in Ohio. Tony's the third-ranked pound-for-pound amateur fighter in Ohio, with a 6-0 record and three amateur titles. In this episode, Tony talks about balancing life as a fighter, staying active while dealing with multiple injuries, fighting for a fourth amateur ch…
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Join Alex Henry on WZIP Sports Power Talk Overtime for an exclusive interview with Jaydyn McKinney, a powerhouse in the world of wrestling. As a three-time state wrestling champion, Jaydyn has defied expectations and shattered barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport. In this captivating conversation, Jaydyn opens up about the struggles she…
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In this episode, President Gary L. Miller interviews Sylvester Huston III, a University of Akron alumnus who is working in the School of Social Work and Family Sciences. They discuss Huston’s role, which oversees a new collaboration between UA and Summit County to recruit students into UA programs that will qualify them for behavioral health positi…
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Melvin "Awesome" Harris joins host Jake Murren for Episode 69 of Forged in Ohio. Melvin is a 2-1 professional mixed martial artist who is set to compete in the co-main event of Caged Thunder 26 in April. In this episode, Melvin talks about his opponent Hunter Watt, needing to win inside the distance, competing in other disciplines in combat sports,…
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In this episode, President Gary L. Miller interviews Downtown Akron Partnership Communications Director Dominic Caruso and University of Akron Social Media Specialist Ally Temsey about Zips100, a community engagement initiative for UA students. They also discuss the importance of a strong relationship between the University and the City. Dominic an…
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This time on SPT Overtime, Host Logan Congrove dives into an unconventional topic, which is the original idea behind SPT Overtime. Logan Congrove sits down with University of Akron Dance Team member Hannah Justice! Listen as they dive into Hannah's journey as a dancer as well as why competitive dance should be considered a sport.…
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Nic "The Gremlin" Lute joins host Jake Murren for Episode 68 of Forged in Ohio. Nic is a 6-6 amateur mixed martial artist who is coming off a first-round submission win in the co-main event of Caged Thunder: NexGen Fight Series 1. In this episode, Nic talks about the drama between him and his opponent Malcolm Jackson in his last fight, if he thinks…
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Some interested professors and students at The University of Akron are putting together a modern version of the Akron Green Book. Drs. Gregory Wilson (History) and Hillary Nunn (English) along with Emily Hill and Melanie Mohler, students in UA's Applied History graduate program, explain the purpose of the Green Book, where you can see their work, a…
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It's time for another quadruple interview package on SPT Overtime! WZIP Sports Director Logan Congrove returns to host the "Akron Zips Baseball and Softball Feature!" In this episode, hear from both head coaches along with student-athletes from both squads! Head Softball Coach Craig Nicholson (0:45-27:22) Infielder Delaney Jenkinson (28:10-48:54) P…
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