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.
Today, I celebrate the 5th Gotcha Day for my cat Butercup. It was on July 18, 2019 that my ex Vinnie and I adopted Buttercup and welcomed him into our home. The night before I had finished working a shift here at work and when I got home, I pulled into the driveway and noticed Buttercup sitting by the front door. My headlights scared him, but I went inside and told my ex to grab…
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We all know the feeling. That time in the afternoon when it feels like 5:00 is SOOOO far away. A perfect afternoon pick-me-up is the 15 Minute Break! Every weekday afternoon at 2:00, Cherise picks one listener's 4 song playlist to spotlight. You can submit your playlist right here on the WQMX website by clicking on the 15 Minute Break picture. Listen every weekday afternoon to see if your playlist is next!
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Kane Brown recently challenged Jason Aldean to a competitive game of Golf. The two have had a back and forth playful jab-session about each other's Golf game going for some time and now it appears Kane is ready to get serious! He said he challenges Jason Aldean to a game any day for any amount of money! Wouldn't it be cool if they decided to settle this at the WQMX Golf outing and donated the…
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Listen at 9AM and 5PM everyday this week for your chance to win tickets to see Tyler Hubbard when he stops at the Medina County Fair on Wednesday July 31st! From "5 fOOT 9", to "Dancing In The Country", to "Park" and more...it'll be a great time on the 31st in Medina and WQMX wants to send you there. Be listening all week for your chance to win! Good luck!
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Friday, 12 July 2024 14:04
Have fun at Luke Bryan tonight! The fun continues after the show!
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If you are going to Luke Bryan's show at Blossom tonight, have a great time! This is one of those times I am very jealous I cannot attend. Whether you go or are like me...turn on WQMX tonight at 11:00 for the Luke Bryan Concert Encore! Rick Allen will be playing all of your favorite Luke Bryan, Dillon Carmichael songs and more! Give him a call at 330-370-2000 or text him on the Toth Buick…
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You now have a chance to get quite close...maybe too close for some with a few of the animals at the Akron Zoo. The zoo is beginning their new "Get Closer Tours" where you can get a guided tour of the facilities where some of the animals stay at night, and maybe even FEED the lion! According to the zoo, the experience is also offered with the Grizzly Bears, Red Pandas, Goats, and Galapagos Tortoises.…
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Wednesday, 10 July 2024 18:15
Another chance for you to win Luke Bryan tickets!
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All this week, we have the Lawn You Miss You Mean It contest running to win Luke Bryan tickets. But that's not all! Check out the WQMX Instagram page for another opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the show this Friday night at Blossom Music Center! You need to get yourself and a friend involved and have until tomorrow (Thursday 07/11) at Noon to enter. We want to help you get into the…
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Josh Turner is about to drop a new album - his first in about three years! He will release his 10th studio ablum called "This Country Music Thing" on August 16th. It's been a minute for Turner, considering his last top 10 hit was "Hometown Girl" in 2016. Definitely check that out next month! It'll be cool to hear from Josh Turner again. :)
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I hope you had an amazing long holiday weekend! I hope you got to spend time with family, see some fireworks, and kept all 10 fingers ;) On Thursday, I had lunch with my mom and then went to see a movie that evening. On Friday, I went out for some lunch and then played a round of 18 - of mini golf at Rolling Greens (fun courses there). Saturday was a quiet day, and…
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We have the rest of the week off due to the 4th of July holiday here at WQMX. The weekend staff will keep you entertained and keep the prizes coming your way! It's an extended winner's weekend! It's your chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay, PLUS a $50 gas card! Listen all extended weekend to win and good luck! Have a good weekend and catch…
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It had been reported that Donovan Mitchell was happy where he is in Cleveland and wanted to look toward the future. Speculation still ran rampant as to whether he'd stay in town or not. As of today, the speculation ends! Let's face it, probably in large part thanks to hiring Kenny Atkinson as new head coach, Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs agreed on a 3 year, $150 million contract extension. He has been averaging 28…
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OK, our secret is out of the bag...Thousand Dollar Thursdays are continuing in July! YAY! Yes, our Summer Spending Money contest is sticking around fo an extra month and we want to put cash in you pocket! Just like in June, be listening for us to tell you early in the morning when to listen each Thursday for your cue to call. When you hear it, be the correct caller and you will win a…
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George Strait and Keith Urban are both among the class of 36 celebrities getting a star on the Hollywwod Walk of Fame in 2025. No word yet on exactly WHEN the event will happen, but that is a big deal for sure! Congrats to them and the other 34!
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Be here on WQMX tonight at 9:00 for the New @ 9! For Keep It or Kick It I have BRAND NEW Kelsea Ballerini & Noah Kahan called "Cowboys Cry Too". Listen to the song in its entirety and let's see what you think about it tonight at 9:00!
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