Ben McKee
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.
So yesterday, I went to meet Ric Flair at Giant Eagle. I heard a woman in the background saying "I am wrangling 2 kids... one is my husband who is living out his dream of meeting his hero." I did giggle at that... the family did take a great picture with the Dirtiest Player in the Game. Watch it be their Christmas Card! So I got home from work last night. I am such a…
So today I checked a box. Met the Nature Boy...Ric Flair! As a big wrestling fan he is "the dirtiest player in the game!" He is the "Rolex Wearing', Diamond Ring Wearing'... Kiss Stealing', Wheelin-n-Dealin... Limousine Ridin, Jet Flyin... Son-of-a-gun and I'm havin a hard time holding these alligators down... Woooo!" View this post on Instagram …
This weekend, was crazy with Morning Show on Friday, Friday Night Live, Bryan Martin and Sunday Funday at the Dusty Armadillo.... When I wasn't at The Dusty... watched great soccer matches of my son's on Friday Night and Sunday Morning. Caught a mow, fixed some things aroudn the house. Pretty nice little weekend. This week is huge: Wine Country Wednesday with Hannah Ellis at…
This Weekend, was a blast. Sure hope you had all the Labor Day Fun. Before the White Pants were put away Monday (kidding I don't have white pants.) Here's "Ben" There Done That! Friday was a pool party... my son and his friends celebrated the un-official end of summer and back-to-school. Great seeing Parents and Friends. Saturday... I went to OktoberFest in Berea. Good food, Good beer and maybe my favorite the weiner dog races…
Earlier this week, I asked you what the name of Morgan Wallen's Bar that is coming to Nashville... We know it is a 6 story building with a rooftop bar and the whole kaboodle.. Still haven't heard a name yet? The building was approved over a year ago. I thought the best name would be Whiskey Glasses. Then the suggestions started rolling in.... Pam said 'Country @-- ____'. Others offered up This Bar, Dangerous Bar,…
WWE Payback from Pittsburgh, PA is Saturday Night. So time for a little Wrasslin' Wednesday. Remember there is not science or anything behind this if you are betting on these matches... I am just a fan like you and this is what I think could happen. Seth Rollins vs Shinsuke Nakamura Shinsuke has been due for a push. I don't think Seth Rollins will lose the belt on this night but crazier things have happened. …
It's been a wild ride this summer... wet, rainy, hot, cool. I have heard it is sweltering in Arizona, Texas and the South. Parker McCollum made light of that the other day. My wife (who’s from Oklahoma) - hey when does fall start in Texas? Me- about the 3rd week of January and it lasts about 45 minutes — Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) August 29,…
It's the HARDY Send Me Backstage T-shirt and Ticket Stop... at Zombie Powersports and Countryside Campgrounds End Of Summer Bash at 2687 St. Route 43 in Mogadore... Come scope out your campsite and all the amenities at Countryside Campgrounds... Check out Zombie Motorsports ATV's, UTV's, Golf Carts, Go-Karts, Motorcycles and more... Zombie Motorsports is Akron's Local Massimo Dealer. WQMX will be onsite from 1-2:30pm and draw the winner of the HARDY Tickets at 2:30 Sharp. …
National Dog Day is Saturday... Bring your pup out to The HARDY Send Me Backstage Ticket Stop during Zombie Powersports and Countryside Campgrounds End Of Summer Bash!!! Stop by for your free entry for HARDY, Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe Tickets at Countryside Campgrounds 2687 State Route 43 in Mogadore from 1 to 2:30 this Saturday with 94.9 WQMX... At 2:30 Sharp we'll draw the winner of the HARDY Tickets...plus if you have country concert…
My son is a chip off the old block. If you remember W-Boo-MX, I am a fan of Halloween. I have been investing in Duct Tape lately as he is diligently working on his Halloween Costume in August. Personally, I love it. I want to help but he is diving in head and mask first. The reason why I am happy... Last year on Halloween Eve... he decided against a costume we bought, so he could…
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I know there is a chart... but like you sometimes those aren't my favorite cuts at this moment. You can always help us with the Music Panel... Click Here. But these are the 10 I can't help but singing right now in no certain order...
You love camping, You love Massimo ATV's, UTV's, Golf Carts and you love HARDY!!! So join me this Saturday from 1-2:30 for a HARDY Send Me Backstage T-shirt and Ticket Stop. Check out Countryside Campground and Zombie John's a perfect match for all your outdoor needs!!!! Can't wait to see you at Countryside Campground, 2687 State Route 43 in Mogadore... bring those future country concert tickets to get the New Electric Green Send Me Backstage…
Sunday is National Radio Day and at WQMX we say it all the time... We are YOUR COUNTRY! We are live and local... You make us what we are and allow us to do what we love. Thank you for make us part of your day, sharing your stories and sharing parts of your lives with us. We are part of your community, we are your neighbors and friends. We appreciate you lending an ear,…
Meeeee meeee meeeeeee!!!! (clears throat). If you have listened to the show... You know I am not a singer. But in the singing game, a voice, is the money-maker! Gotta Protect It! Artists have to realize that after taking a huge chunk of time off during the pandemic. (not their fault) Their voices will take time to strengthen for the abundance of shows they are putting on their vocal cords these days. For some artists…