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!
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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Ah, 32-degree nights and 70-degree days: it must be October! Despite being a lifelong Ohioan, I'm always a bit surprised by the first frost of the season, and this time around was no exception. It came Sunday night into Monday, serving as another reminder as to why many of us, (particularly the elderly) migrate to the south for Wintertime. It's cold! These days I don't know whether to wear my heavy wool socks or ankle…
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There are some stunning fall colors out here in Northeast Ohio at this time of the year, and from my back porch, I can see them all. They're simply beautiful. Some blogs take a bit of effort to think of, but this one came naturally, literally! I was outside, as I so often am, when I noticed that every phase of Autumn was right before my eyes. There were shades of green in the grass…
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As always, I have no idea what to be for Halloween. I have had a reminder on my phone for about two months now to think of my costume, and now it's the 11th hour. There are surely going to be plenty of costume parties and other spooky celebrations this weekend, and I have been invited to one Saturday evening. I just don't know what to wear! My problem is that I have really long…
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At most any given moment, I've got cars on the brain. I will halt a conversation, gasp, and point as if I saw a pig flying through the air whenever I see something sweet on the road. I've caused drivers to worry that danger is impending with how intensely I have been captivated by an automobile. I love classic cars, big trucks, little trucks, sports cars, luxury vehicles, muscle cars, vans, wagons, off-roaders, tuners, and…
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Recently I've been getting back into watching one of my all-time favorite shows, The Simpsons. I picked back up around season 7, a point in the series where I think they were putting out some of the best episodes. Earlier ones are less visually appealing and include some references I don't understand, and anything past season 15 or so is a hollow shell of what once was. They removed some characters and made the show…
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I've always been one of those people who is generally decent at most things, but not exceptional. I'm not the greatest skateboarder, guitarist, artist, or athlete, but I'm also not bad. I cast a wide net and enjoy doing a variety of activities; I simply don't have the patience to master just one thing. With that said, there are a couple of things that for some reason, I excel at doing. I like to call…
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On Friday, it was nice outside. Throughout the afternoon the sun was shining, and the temps were in the mid-60's. As I drove around, I noticed an uptick in classic cars and motorcycles on the roads, and this inspired me to bust out the old Nighthawk. It had been a few weeks since I last had the bike out for a cruise, and it was a total blast to be behind the handlebars once more.…
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I've played a good number of instruments in my lifetime. My first experience learning music was with the recorder in elementary school, and I never really loved it. A few years went by, and in middle school I found myself taking private lessons on the trumpet. My instructor was a coworker of my mom's. He told me I have an ear for music and a solid playing tone, but I never really cared to take…
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Sometimes I feel like a big kid. By that, I mean I cannot go through a supermarket without checking out the toy aisle. I know many adults hunt for rare items to resell online, but when it comes to buying out toys meant for children I'm not a fan of that. No disrespect. If there's some collectible Funko Pop or similarly limited edition display-piece, that's totally different. Personally, I will scoop up every single El…
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Take a hike is a somewhat disrespectful phrase commonly used to tell somebody to go away; I'm sure you already know that. Today, I mean it literally. For your Wednesday in Northeast Ohio, the forecast is calling for sunny skies with daytime highs in the mid-60's! In the fall season, I couldn't ask for a better day than that in terms of weather. Whether you're hiking, biking, working outside around the house, or simply enjoying…
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There is certainly a debate as to whether or not cell phones and other camera devices should be welcome at concerts, and I think there's validity to both sides of the matter. On the one hand, performances are often very special occasions which merit something to fondly look back upon. On the other hand, taking these photos and videos distracts those around you, blocks views, and disengages/detaches you from the experience. Some artists have taken…
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It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Megan Moroney. I'm picking up what she's putting down musically, and I think her voice is just so unique and cool. This might be a bold claim, but I think she's got the potential and right sound to work as (female) Morgan Wallen type. I feel like you could put the same song in front of them and either would make it great, and that…
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It's about time I introduce you to my furry friends, Freddy and Fiona. Freddy, or Frank as I often call him, is my big boy who's essentially a slinky ragdoll. We got him a few years back for Christmas, and he was the last pick of the litter. I like to play fight with him and throw some karate chops his way as he claws and bites me. He's a bit of a menace who…
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