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!
Saturday nights are great for getting together with friends and hanging out, but every now and then I appreciate a lack of plans. With my fiancée working at the restaurant, this past one was a great opportunity for me to enjoy some solitude relaxing by a fire. It was an awesome time! I initially began the inferno in an attempt to finish what I started by burning the remainder of a stump that has been…
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Scrolling through my feed recently, I came across an article that made me feel valid and in company about my feelings. I've long been frustrated with how automakers have approached the U.S. truck market in their offerings. Most things about brand new vehicles I'm not exactly for, like the massive touchscreens replacing physical buttons and knobs, the exterior stylistic choices, and the shift away from sedans into bloated SUVs. EVs are neither here nor there…
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Birds are cool! We are fortunate to get to see and hear a wide variety of them here in Northeast Ohio, from the seasonal migrators to our local avians. Aside from geese, there's hardly a bird I dislike, and there's a few I'm particularly fond of that I'm excited to share with you here. I simply love sitting on my back porch by the birdfeeder watching them flutter in and out; it's so peaceful. With…
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I love the PlayStation 2. Even with all the more advanced, "better" consoles that have come out since, there's nothing like my old faithful. Recently, my father discovered some old games from my childhood, and I was so hyped to be reunited with some of my forgotten favorites. There was a Harley Davidson game, a WWE game from like 2007, The Bee Movie game, Lego Star Wars, and best of all; Cars Mater-National Championships. If…
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Today is an important day for our democracy – it's voting day! Your voice matters, so don't forget to go cast your vote and make a difference. Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental way to have your say, and this time around, the ballot in Ohio has some significant issues with widespread impact. Fulfill your civic duty, exercise your right to vote, and be a part of the decision-making process that impacts our…
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We had some beautiful weather this past weekend with warm temps and sunshine aplenty on Sunday. I jumped on the opportunity to soak up some vitamin D and exercise by taking a little ride on my bicycle! I left the house with a questionable amount of pressure in my tires, cutting through some trails behind my garage. After a half mile or so, it became clear that I needed some air.... Once that was squared…
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As winter approaches, I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you to please stay safe out on the roadways while driving. From following posted speed limits to driving sober, it is especially important to be alert and ready behind the wheel with slick roads and snowfall on the way. Halloween night into the first of November, we experienced the first snow of the season, and it was treacherous. There were so many accidents on…
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We are just past that wonderful yet brief point in the year when professional Baseball, Football, and Basketball are all going on at the same time. The World Series wrapped up with Texas besting Arizona 4-1, and the NBA season is just getting started. We're also about halfway through the NFL season. (Go fins!) With this in mind, I figured it would be a good time to list my top ten favorite sports! This list…
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Keeping it brief for this blog, I've been excited to reveal my Halloween costume for this year. I wanted to pick something that complimented the fact that I have long hair, tied into what I do here on-air at the station, and was easy to pull off. What better than a country music artist? It wasn't just any artist either. I chose to dress up as the legend himself, Willie Nelson! This was partially a…
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Here's some fun facts for you on the topic of Halloween! 1. *Origins in Samhain*: Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, and spirits could return to Earth. 2. *Jack-O'-Lanterns*: The tradition of carving pumpkins into Jack-O'-Lanterns comes…
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After about eight years together, this past Saturday I decided to pop the question and propose to my girlfriend. She said yes! I'm so excited to now be an engaged man, and the proposal went fantastic thanks to help from friends. It all went down at the beautiful Maize Valley Winery in Hartville, which is where WQMX recently held our 5th annual charity 5-Kay. Having been there for that event, I was struck by the…
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Do you have any plans for this weekend before Halloween? Maybe you're eating candy and carving pumpkins. Maybe it's some trick-or-treating with the kids, or a fun time at a costume party. Maybe you're like me with plans to have a bonfire if the weather permits. With that, did you know that it's supposed to be a full moon Saturday? Pretty spooky! Whatever it is you're doing this weekend, have a ton of fun and…
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Game shows are a staple of American television with many programs spanning multiple hosts and decades of airing. There have been hundreds, if not thousands through the years which could be grouped into the game show genre, but for the purposes of this blog we'll mostly just consider the more traditional ones. Think Jeopardy, not AFV. People enjoy games shows for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it's just some good old-fashioned entertainment mixed in with…
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The motorcycle is all but put away for the season, but it's prime time to be driving my little classic truck. It's that perfect temperature this week where I need no climate controls aside from the crank windows, and I am digging it! I've got a built 350 engine in Eleanor, and I would consider the range around the mid-60's to be ideal operating temperature for that vehicle, all things considered. With it being Elky…
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