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!
Wow! I can hardly believe that this is my one-hundredth blog for WQMX! It's been my privilege to upload these nightly since switching to full-time a few months back, and I can't thank you enough for reading them. Seriously, thank you! I've covered everything from concerts to cars, and I think you can get an accurate feel for who I am based on the words I've posted here. I have always loved writing, and I…
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Santa's on his way this weekend, so I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas! I'm really excited for all the festive celebrations my fiancée and I have planned throughout these next few days. These would include hosting a game night on Friday, possibly hitting up the Akron Zoo for their Holiday lights thing on Saturday, visiting with my dad on Sunday for Christmas Eve, and Christmas brunch on Monday with…
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Of all the Thursday Top Ten lists I've done, this one here may have been the toughest to settle upon thus far. There are SO MANY great Christmas songs, from new originals to timeless classics covered by numerous artists through the decades. These songs are the sounds of the season, and Christmas wouldn't be the same at all without them. No other holiday even comes close to the library of music dedicated to Christmas, and everyone…
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With us just five days away from Christmas, I wanted to share five fun facts I learned about the holiday! 1. Christmas Tree Magic: Did you know our love for Christmas trees has ancient roots? Back in the day, folks brought evergreen branches inside during winter festivals to symbolize life. Fast forward to 16th-century Germany, where Martin Luther supposedly added candles to the tree for a sparkly effect. Today, we deck out our trees in all…
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I had an interesting journey on my way into work today. It seemed like everything that could have gone wrong did. First and foremost, what the heck is all of this snow about? Multiple resources claimed throughout the day Monday that this stint of winter weather would lead us to about 2" of snow. I made the decision not to ready my four-wheeler for plowing and I'm pretty upset about that now. The thing is,…
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I had a great weekend, and I sincerely hope that you did too. Amongst all of the fun and activities, my fiancée and I visited with my mother on both Saturday and Sunday. Together, they spent hours baking cookies and making memories, and the smell of holiday joy filled the house. I was in and out helping my buddy move into his new place, and each time I returned it seemed like they had three…
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There's a star-studded special coming to television and streaming that you won't want to miss if you're a fan of Willie Nelson and the music he's inspired. It's his 90th Birthday Celebration airing Sunday, December 17th on CBS from 8:30-10:30pm. You can also watch it at that time on Paramount+ with the Showtime add-on or on demand afterwards with their standard subscription. There's a crazy-cool lineup of artists from George Strait to Snoop Dogg, and a few…
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With it being the winter holiday season, I can't think of a better time to discuss my favorite holidays, overall. Each one brings me joy in a unique way, and it's always great to reconnect with friends and family during these times. From the decorations to the traditions and the celebrations we hold, holidays are a special time for all. Whether we're celebrating Veterans who have served our country with honor and valor or treating…
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Hear the sledges with the bells— Silver bells!What a world of merriment their melody foretells! How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, In the icy air of night! While the stars that oversprinkle All the heavens, seem to twinkle With a crystalline delight; Keeping time, time, time, In a sort of Runic rhyme,To the tintinabulation that so musically wells From the bells, bells, bells, bells, Bells, bells, bells— From the jingling and the tinkling of the bells. -Excerpt from Edgar Allen…
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Today, Tuesday, is a big day for me! 10 a.m. marks a full week without a cigarette, and if all continues to go well, I'm done for life. I've been a tobacco user for nearly a decade nonstop, beginning with chew in high school and transitioning to cigarettes for college onward. My loved ones have been pushing me to give up the habit and fight the addiction for years now, and I'm finally ready to…
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I came across this article from which I learned quite a bit about a Holiday tradition, and feel compelled to share it with you! I'm particularly intrigued on the National Forests topic within. Here's everything you to know about the Christmas Tree industry, and then some! Why are Christmas trees so expensive? The economics of the U.S. holiday tree industry - Study Finds
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In my recent blog about my new Blazer, I included a few television advertisements from the late 90's promoting the vehicle. Searching for these led me down a YouTube rabbit hole of old automotive commercials, and there's too many good ones for me not to share with you here! Some make me laugh and some make me cringe, and all of them are perfectly antiquated. Enjoy these time capsules as we flash back to cars…
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There's nothing like a night-in watching holiday movies with the fireplace burning and a cup of hot cocoa or cider in your hands. Pair that with some popcorn and maybe a couple Christmas cookies, then add a fluffy blanket and cozy pajamas, and I'm good to go! There are surely a lot of Christmas movies out there, so I'm sure there's also many different favorites among us all. I'm simply here to get the discussion…
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With several blogs on the topic, it's no secret I love the Grand Theft Auto series, and this Tuesday was huge in the timeline of events towards a new game as the official trailer for GTA 6 was released! This comes a decade after the release of the current game, GTA 5, and the new game itself won't even hit shelves until 2025. Rockstar has the potential to produce the greatest game ever made thus…
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