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.

Monday, 15 February 2021 21:30

Here We Snow!

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Winter's weapon of choice...will get a workout the next few days. Choose your weapons wisely and don't hurt your back! Here are a few to keep it light and smiling while shoveling. "I was going to tell a joke about snow here...  But it was a bit flaky."   "How do you find Will Smith in the snow?  Look for Fresh Prints." Good luck and here we snow.
Thursday, 11 February 2021 18:47

Johnny Football

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I'm gonna to tell my kid this is Johnny Football...  (P.S. could you imagine if Baker acted this way how he would be looked at?) In all seriousness..  Johnny Manziel does get another shot at football this weekend.  He will be part of the Fan Controlled Football League that kicks off Saturday Night (2/13)... Here is a video to explain:   
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 12:20

Jason Alexander Hoodie

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For all the Seinfeld Fan's...who want to add to their wardrobe. "Believe it or not, I can't pick up the phone.. Leave a message at the beep... I'm not at home, to pick up  the phone. Where could I be... Believe it or not... I'm not home...." You knew it was only a matter of time till we found out where they would be available.  The Jason ALexander Hoodie's from the Big Game Tide Commercial.…
Wednesday, 10 February 2021 00:03

Does anyone smile more?

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I know he likes a good time...  But Niko Moon has perma-grin.  This dude is ear-to-ear all the time... And Every Monday Night 8pm he puts on a live concert on his socials.  Oh, he turns into a foodie on Friday's cookin up somethin, somethin on his socials too... Here is this past Monday's Good Time Home Concert... (*disclaimer- maybe some language NSFW*)
Monday, 08 February 2021 23:55

Where's The Beef?

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I have never met a jerky, I didn't like... until now. This is a vegan jerky.  It is a dried tomato with a serious liquid smoke problem. I will stick to the original stuff from here on in...  If your significant other likes jerky...  If you want to drop around $90 on Valentine's Day get a jerky bouquet... Click Here to see it.
Friday, 05 February 2021 18:45

Big Game Drinking Games

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Well before you call off Monday... You will probably need a reason why.   Here is your reason.  Big Game Drinking Games play responsibly... 3 Different Games Rules you can mix and match your favorites or substitute others. Rules 1  Fan-side Rules 2  FanDuel Rules 3  Delish.com Have fun and be safe.
Friday, 05 February 2021 00:30

Big Game Familiar Faces

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Country will be representing at the Big Game this Sunday! Eric Church and Jasmine Sullivan will be performing the National Anthem. Luke Bryan along with Eric Church and a lot of other artists will participate in the Post Game Concert on Sunday at 11pm on many platforms.  I don't think Chris Janson will be performing but his son will be in a commercial, check it out. Kane Brown will also be performing tonight Friday February…
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 23:15

Honesty is the Best Paw-licy

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This cat embodies what we are all feeling...  I would name her 2020.  The description makes it all worth it... You can find more pets at One of A Kind Pet Rescue by Clicking Here.  They are in Akron at 1929 W. Market Street. It reminds me of the Match.com commercial with Satan.  How brutally honest it is...
Tuesday, 02 February 2021 19:25

Local For Valentine's

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What do you get the person that has everything?  Flowers are nice, candy is fine but none of it lasts...  Think local and tell that special person in your life how you feel with an electronic card from the Akron Symphony Orchestra. For more details Click Here! Remember, no one wants to be in the doghouse in these uncertain times.  Especially when you can't leave said doghouse.
Monday, 01 February 2021 18:19

Groundhog's Day

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Not the Bill Murray Movie...   Tomorrow around 6-6:30am we will find out if Punxsutawney Phil the prognosticating groundhog will see his shadow. If he does it will result in 6 more weeks of winter.  If he doesn't spring will arrive early.  (Pretty vague, right?) Well if you have never been to Gobbler's Knob the hill were the magic happens.  It is in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. I grew up 10 miles from there.  At daybreak tomorrow the…
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