Eric Matthews
Born and raised in the Akron area, Eric knew from an early age he wanted to work in radio. After high school he went on to The University of Toledo and graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communications.
After graduating from The Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Eric joined Rubber City Radio Group in 2013 as a Sports Producer for 1590 WAKR. He added on-air duties at WQMX in December 2018 and became the weekday overnight personality in December 2019. Currently, you can hear Eric weekday evenings from 7pm - Midnight!
Eric also taught Drivers Education to high school students across Northeast Ohio for 4 years. In his spare time he loves to travel and spend time with family and friends. He is also a huge Guardians, Cavs, and college football fan. A huge animal lover, Eric has 1 cat named Buttercup.
The Cleveland Metroparks zoo is celebrating a birth! A Swamp Monkey was born in February - the first Swamp Monkey born at the zoo since 2009 :). If that wasn't enough cuteness, go across the Turnpike and the Toledo Zoo had twin Polar Bears born in December! They are the first born in Toledo since 2012. Once we have warmer weather sticking around, I may have to go visit and see the babies in person.…
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With the Car Show going on this week at the I-X Center, that got me thinking. I'm not a car guy. I could go to the car show and be entertained for a bit, but I would likely get through it pretty fast. The RV Show on the other hand...I can spend hours tour those things! Now I missed it this year (happened in January). However, I went several years ago with my dad and…
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We're getting into the time of year that has A LOT of birthdays (including mine). Saturday night, I along with Rachel Evans and weekender Tristan Sanchez attended a surprise birthday party for our co-worker and weekender Nick Hershey. It was held at The Rollhouse bowling alley in Solon. There were a ton of family and friends there! He was extremely surprised to see all of us there to celebrate his birthday. Then, we got to…
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We almost hit 70 degrees on Thursday! That was awesome, it was gorgeous! I opened up my back porch and the front door and had just the screen open for Buttercup. I'm ready for the weather to be like that every single day, rather than this roller coaster we're on. Now, Spring does UNOFFICIALLY start this coming Wednesday (March 1st). I personally choose to go by this rather than the Equinox - I find it…
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So it's that time of year to plan my vacations for the year. I'm having a little difficulty deciding where to go. I'm not big on the beach or a cruise. Maybe use my mom's condo in Orlando this Fall? Haven't been there since 2014. It might be nice to stop in and say hi to the mouse and friends a day or two and take part in other activities around Central Florida. Plus, there…
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One of my favorite movie franchises is the Scream movies. I've seen all of them, love Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, & David Arquette in the movies as well. They're great movies for a good jump here and there (which I do ALL.THE.TIME. HAHAHA). Sadly Neve Campbell won't be back for this one, and I doubt David Arquette will, (spoiler alert here from #5) since he has been killed off. However, Courteney Cox is back which…
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It's everyone's favorite time of year! Some of us will owe more money, and some of us will get some back. What I find stressful is getting every document to my mom so she can hand them off to the person who does our taxes. Now my dad was a CPA and my mom worked as an accountant but the knowledge of numbers is NOT a strength I picked up...hence why I work in radio...LOL.…
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As you know, Saturday was the 3rd annual Red White & Bowl. We had so much fun! Neon Union was great, and then after their set the guys did some bowling and didn't do so bad :). Speaking of that...on the WQMX lane, Cherise & I lit things up!!! We bowled two games - the first game I bowled a 172, and in the second game Cherise bowled a 174!!! I won't speak for Cherise,…
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Thursday was Paczki Day! YUM!!! Of course, I had to do my part in celebrating. A box of Paczki were in the lounge at the station when I got to work Thursday night with only two left! They were both Custard filled, so I took one to do my part marking the day. It was SO GOOD! I just love an excuse to take part in an occasion that has such wonderful food. I'm surprised…
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Once I saw the weather forecast for Wednesday this week, I knew I wanted to get my car washed. I'm not exactly sure of when the last one was and I knew it could use one. I was out and about Wednesday afternoon and thought I'd at least drive by to see how bad the line was. I figured if it was horrendous, I'd get it washed on my way into work later in the…
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The 2023 baseball season starts at the end of next month bringing with it some new rules. Here's a quick rundown: 1. End of the shift as we knew it - Now, all infielders will have to be in the dirt or infield grass until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. Then they can move as they wish. 2. Pitch Clock - Pitchers will now have 15 seconds to throw when bases are empty, and…
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Monday, 13 February 2023 22:54
PBS' Antiques Roadshow in Akron - we have a location
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We now have a location (and other details) about the show's stop in Akron! They will be in town Tuesday June 6th to tape three episodes that will air in 2024. They have now revealed they will be taping at Stan Hywet Hall! You can enter to win tickets on the PBS website and if you're lucky enough to win tickets, you can bring two items to be appraised. You have until March 14th at…
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I did not watch the game on Sunday. Didn't watch the doggies play, the half time show, go to a party, or anything else. HOWEVER... if you did partake, I hope you had a lot of fun! It's a big day for sports and food. Now comes the hard part for a lot of people - going to work or school on Monday! LOL. Either way - if you plan to go to work or…
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My mom and I had some business to attend to on Thursday afternoon. Once we were done, we wanted dinner. We chose to go to one of our all time favorites...Luigi's! Their food is delicious! For several years now I have gotten a pizza with pepperoni and sausage. However, when I was younger I would always get the lasagna. I had forgotten how good that is. I tried it again a couple months ago and…
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