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From Akron & Beyond Podcast

From Akron & Beyond is a new radio show/podcast that delves into the music and culture of a midwestern mecca - the past, present, and future of the ”Akron Sound!” Hosted by Bob Ethington (Unit 5) and Nick Nicholis (The Bizarros), the program features interesting guests, fantastic music, and plenty of laughter. New episodes air at 10:00 PM Thursday nights on The Summit FM, and are then available on www.thesummit.fm

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    A Superhero of Kenmore Boulevard - John Buntin

    For over 30 years, Kenmore Komics and Games has been a fixture in Kenmore, and a destination for comics fans from all over Northeast Ohio.  John Buntin is the person behind the magic.  Nick and Bob discover that running Kenmore Komics is similar to a record store - you have to have a passion for the business, deep knowledge of the genres, and good relationships with your customers.Lots of fun geekiness in this episode!Listen to The Summit FM, 91.3, on Thursday, October 24 at 10 pm, or soon on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, YouTube - or wherever you get your podcasts!

    55 min

  2. 17 SEPT

    The Multiverse of Jacob Trombetta

    One of the most creative, talented and eclectic musicians working in NE Ohio today is Jacob Trombetta.  Producer-Filmmaker-Guitarist-Keyboardist-Pedal Steel Guitar Player…. Well, you get the idea!  He’s played with Six Parts Seven and Richard Buckner, and leads an untold number of bands and artistic projects, including Glenn Lazear, Phantom Lease, Horses 4K, and his most recent endeavor Greening.  He’s composed soundtrack music, produced albums by other artists (Anya Van Rose), and made acclaimed films and music videos…..…. But, for all of his accomplishments, Jacob remains little known in the Akron area, a situation Bob and Nick have found to be all too common with any number of local artists.A lot of great music and stories in this episode!Listen Thursday, September 12, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or soon afterwards on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

    1h 5m

  3. 11 SEPT

    Workin' the Jazz Life with Justin Tibbs

    One of Akron’s most talented and busy musicians is saxophonist extraordinaire Justin Tibbs. Whether playing on other musicians’ dates, recording, composing, arranging, or leading his own group JT’s Electrik Blackout, Justin Tibbs has established himself as a force to be reckoned with.In this episode, Nick and Bob talk with Justin about his life, inspirations, and goals, as he negotiates the challenging life of a working Jazz musician.Lots of good talk and great music in this episode!Listen on The Summit FM, 91.3, Thursday, September 5 at 10 pm - or later anytime on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    50 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    Influences & Inspirations, Part 2

    In this episode, Nick and Bob continue to ponder the musical artists and bands who had a particular affect on the “Akron Sound” of the late 1970’s/early 1980’s. Lots of great music - too much for one episode!  Listen to Part 2 on Thursday, August 29, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    46 min

  5. 9 SEPT

    Influences & Inspirations, Part 1

    “Influences & Inspirations, Part 1”In this episode, Nick and Bob ponder the musical artists and bands who had a particular affect on the “Akron Sound” of the late 1970’s/early 1980’s. Lots of great music - too much for one episode!  Listen to Part 1 on Thursday, August 15, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    40 min

  6. 9 SEPT

    Hidden in Plain Sight - Historic Akron Homes with Tim Franklin

    So, one evening, Nick is watching “Restoration Road”, a home rehab TV show. And there he sees host Clint Harp interviewing Tim Franklin, whose local company is rehabbing an 1884 historic Akron mansion, right near downtown!The above raises the question: How is there a national television show focusing an entire episode on our very own Akron, Ohio, and no one in Akron seems to be aware of it?After his first love, music, Tim Franklin owned a record store.  Later, Tim started Franklin and Associates  Design-Builder, a successful custom home building company.  In this episode, we discuss historic buildings, Akron’s media presence, and, of course, favorite bands!Listen Thursday, August 8, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    46 min

  7. 6 AUG

    The Power Pop Couple - Marti Jones and Don Dixon

    In this episode, Bob and Nick visit with the very fun and accomplished Marti Jones and Don Dixon. Marti has had a long career as a singer, making numerous solo albums after her beginnings with Akron band Color Me Gone. Currently she is focusing on her first artistic love, painting. Musician Don Dixon is most known for his influential production work on such key “jangle pop” records as REM’s Murmer and Reckoning, The Smithereens, Chris Stamey, and many others. Don also shares the story of how he ALMOST was the producer of Nirvana’s Nevermind!Together, they are a very fun and fascinating duo, and a great interview!Listen Thursday, August 1, at 10 pm to The Summit FM, 91.3, or check it out later on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, YouTube, SoundCloud- or wherever you get your podcasts!(Thanks Brad Savage) ...

    1h 9m

  8. 19 JUL

    Epic Tales of Akron Rock Royalty: The Poor Girls and Chi-Pig, Part 2

    With Susan Schmidt Horning, Debbie Smith-Cahan, and Rich RobertsBob and Nick are celebrating our 50th* episode on The Summit FM with three guests we’ve been trying to wrangle together since the beginning!  In this 2nd episode of a two-parter, we move on from the Poor Girls to the legendary Chi-Pig, as Rich Roberts joins Sue and Debbie to create one of the most fun and innovative bands to ever come from Akron - or Beyond!Listen this Thursday, July 18 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!(Thanks Brad Savage!)* Well, somewhere around 50! Maybe a little beyond that number now….

    59 min
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About

From Akron & Beyond is a new radio show/podcast that delves into the music and culture of a midwestern mecca - the past, present, and future of the ”Akron Sound!” Hosted by Bob Ethington (Unit 5) and Nick Nicholis (The Bizarros), the program features interesting guests, fantastic music, and plenty of laughter. New episodes air at 10:00 PM Thursday nights on The Summit FM, and are then available on www.thesummit.fm

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  • Creator
    The Summit FM
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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