Ben McKee

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Ben is live, local and Akron's Friendly Voice in the Afternoon from 3-7p on 94.9 WQMX! Listen for your "Throwback Song of The Day" at 3:20, "The Drive At 5" to get you out of work, "Ben's Trends" at 5:30p, "Feel Good Friday's", and you never know what fun contests he'll throw out for your chance to win great prizes.

Ben is a husband, father, lover of all music, the outdoors and sports. Ben has always been drawn to radio which became a passion as he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. After stops in his hometown, Pittsburgh, and Corpus Christi, TX where he was a morning show host for a decade. He ultimately landed in The Buckeye State where he continues to keep you company at Rubber City Radio since 2016... In his free time, you will find Ben at concerts, Akron/Cleveland Sporting Event, dropping a line in the water all while trying to keep up with his wife Jessica, son Killian and 2 pups Blue and Moola.

Ben continues to grow in Akron and surrounding areas that he cares so much for, and continues to be a pillar within. Ben has hosted the Taste of The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton to benefit The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank and loves helping local organizations and the people within this great community. You can contact Ben at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wednesday, 20 January 2021 13:53

A Day At The Park

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Remember when we could congregate?  It was warm?  If there wasn't a concert I could attend, to the ballpark I went. We are so lucky to live, where we do, with so many Major League and Minor League Ballparks nearby.  Sure we are all critics! But the Big League Ball Players of tomorrow are playing right in our backyards.  When everything gets back to some kind of normal, I think we should cherish these ballparks more.   Here…
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 16:59

Lebron is Back?

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Lebron is coming back to... Akron?  Well at least not right now.  Unless it is to visit family or the IPromise School. I am sorry for the confusion.  You can catch him on the big screen or HBO Max in July! Yeah, he and his cartoon friends are going Looney for Space Jam 2.           View this post on Instagram                      …
Monday, 18 January 2021 18:11

Lebron's Taking His Talents Elsewhere

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Lebron is off Coke...  Coca-Cola, that is... After 17+ years of pitching one soft drink...  The former Cav and now Laker has decided to take his talents elsewhere. To PepsiCo.  He is in line to push Mt. Dew in the near future.  Pepsi has been the NBA's Official Sponsor since 2015.   It only makes sense that the best player, on the Planet or at least one of them, would be pushing the same brands.   Click…
Friday, 15 January 2021 15:21

My Food Is Watching Me

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I don't know how your resolution is going.  Mine is backwards... My food is watching me, instead of me watching my food. By the numbers most people's resolution lasts 36 days.  In my head, that means, around The Big Game or Valentine's Day everything falls apart. So next year, I may not make my resolution until then...  Then I won't look so bad to my food.  Let's not talk about the drinks either....  
Thursday, 14 January 2021 16:39

Picture This

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My son doodles during homeschooling.  If he is getting the work done, who am I to curb his creativity? After a few days, I always make sure he didn't forget to turn something in to his teacher.  I looked and found this gem the other day.  Note: He has never seen the movie! I approached him with picture in hand.  I said, "Buddy is...." he stopped me dead. He replied "Isn't it funny it's RAINBOW…
Wednesday, 13 January 2021 16:26

2021

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As you are probably well aware we have missed a lot of great events. Yeah, we're all pretty sad about that here at WQMX. Dr. Fauci said the other day that "concert venues and theaters could open Fall 2021." We are all looking for little victories, that light at the end of the tunnel... To stand up like Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carey) in Dumb and Dumber... "So you're telling me there's a chance." St. Patricks…
Tuesday, 12 January 2021 18:02

Island Time @ Home

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If you are missing live music.  You are not alone.  I am right there with you.   This show might interest you. It is the 12th Anniversary of Island Time Music Festival.  Get your sandals ready!  Hold up... Actually this year, it is taking place virtually on Wednesday February 24th thru Saturday February 27th.   The Lineup right now includes: Kelli Pickler, Kyle Jacobs, Vince Gil, Lee Brice, Jake Owen, Locash and more. Click here to find…
Monday, 11 January 2021 11:24

Ring In The New Year

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Blake recently purchased a ring for Gwen... It's nice and shiny!  I don't know if it compares to this one with 12,638 diamonds.  Earning it the name 'Ring of Prosperity'.   This New Guiness World Record will have everyone saying "I Do"...  Unless you're the person purchasing it.  Seriously, ladies would you wear this ring?   Click here to see this monster.
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