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.

Tuesday, 01 August 2023 18:05

It's Tonight

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It's Tonight!!!! National Night Out, the City of Akron will have plenty locations to meet your neighbors and community members.  The community building initiative is to strengthen participation in local programs that prevent and deter crime, in an effort to make neighborhoods safer.  Events and activities will vary by location but most will have snacks and refreshments, music, games, and activities for kids and all will be free to attend.  It's National Night Out in…
Monday, 31 July 2023 12:32

Hat Guy!

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I know there are Sneaker Heads out there, who stock up on kicks...  I'm a Hat Head...  You probably have noticed I'm a hat guy.  There aren't many times you will catch me without a hat and if so it's probably pretty close by.  Thomas Rhett really made me jealous this week posting his Tour Hats.  (below)           View this post on Instagram                …
Friday, 28 July 2023 18:06

National Night Out!

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Tuesday, August 1, is National Night Out, the City of Akron will have plenty locations to meet your neighbors and community members.  The community building initiative is to strengthen participation in local programs that prevent and deter crime, in an effort to make neighborhoods safer.  Events and activities will vary by location but most will have snacks and refreshments, music, games, and activities for kids and all will be free to attend.  It's National Night…
Thursday, 27 July 2023 19:16

Stay Cool

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Tomorrow (Friday 7/28/23) there is a heat advisory in effect...  HEAT ADVISORY FROM 11A-9P Friday and Heat Index could be over 105 or more... Stay hydrated, in the shade or AC if at all possible.  Look out for others and remember to bring pets indoors and watch their paws on hot surfaces. The City of Akron and Massillon have announced Cooling Centers and extended hours for the extreme heat. Community Centers: Open 8:30a-9p... Lawton Street 1225…
Wednesday, 26 July 2023 17:25

Fin Fest

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So it is Shark Week!  You have a chance to win a Greater Cleveland Aquarium Family 4-pack all this week with me.   I posted last week that the Jason Mamoa Trailer for hosting Shark Week was more like Awk-ward Man than Aquaman... I enjoy Shark Week.  They are amazing!  SO when I hear Cocaine Shark is on Discovery tonight at 10pm.   I am thinking the Cocaine Bear Movie where it a far stretch based on…
Monday, 24 July 2023 18:59

What's The Next Toy

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With Barbie Movie cleaning up at the Box Office.   Mattel has to be considering other toy movies.  There is already a Hot Wheels Movie due...  They own American Girl Doll, Fisher Price and much more... Hasbro already has Marvel, Star Wars, Power Rangers, Ghostbusters and many more already as movies. We as a society are definitely leaning on nostalgia.  Look at Ryan Reynolds who announced he is bringing back ALF.  Yeah, watch your cats... Reynolds…
Friday, 21 July 2023 19:00

Aq-ward Man

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Shark Week is Back...  I get the point Momoa is AquaMan.  He is hosting.  The commercial seems weird.  More like he is Aq-ward Man.  Don't get me wrong, I love Shark Week, just think the promo could have been more shark, less shark symphony.
Thursday, 20 July 2023 19:28

Get to Know Corey Kent!

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Corey Kent stopped by the WQMX Studio... before playing Blossom on the Jason Aldean Tour that hit Blossom last night. Look for more from Corey in the future and there is no quit in this guy. The Interview is below... Ben McKee ยท Corey Kent WQMX Radio Interview  
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 19:13

Corey Kent Questions

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Corey Kent is opening up for Jason Aldean tomorrow night at Blossom... I have been asking for questions the past couple days...as Corey is going to stop by the studio tomorrow. You all knocked those questions out of the park.    Can't wait to ask Corey my questions and especially YOUR questions...  PLUS IT'S "$1000 Thursday" Full of Summer Spending Money. Click Here to find out how to win CASH!          …
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 16:39

New Duds!

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So the Brown's did a thing.  They announced that they will wear their white alternate uniform helmets for 3 games this season...   What do you think of the helmets? The video got me pumped...
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