Best Akron Zips Podcasts (2025)

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Spring Commencement - Part 2 44:18

6d ago44:18

44:18

Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, College of Health and Human Sciences Dean Dr. Dan Friesner, College of Business Associate Dean Dr. Debmalya Mukherjee, and Student Responders Abigail Daniel and Shareef Awadallah.By WZIP-FM

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SPT: Overtime - QBQ #7 1:10:49

9d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Shawn and Mitch are joined by Mitch's brother miles to discuss the final games of the western conference semi-final and to preview the upcoming conference finals matchups.By Shawn Wick, Mitch Kobie, Miles Kobie

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Spring Commencement Part 1 38:15

13d ago38:15

38:15

Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, Deans Dr. Mitchell McKinney and Dr. Craig Menzemer, Student Responders Miranda Brainard and Sarah Powell.By WZIP-FM

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QBQ - Episode #6, Woes of a Cleveland Fan 1:10:00

16d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

In this episode, Mitch and Shawn talk about the devasting playoff collapse of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They explore new areas of how the Cavs can improve in the offseason. They also talk about the remaining playoff series and preview the upcoming games.By Mitch Kobie, Shawn Wick

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Illinois Men's Basketball adding a New Name, Neutral Site Games and Top 5 Non-Conference Matchups in 2025/26 16:56

16d ago16:56

16:56

On the latest College Basketball Weekly, LT gives us his Top 5 games he is looking forward to in the 2025/26 season. Sam talks about changing the Illinois Nickname while we discuss if we like Neutral Sites or Home and Home Non-Conference Games on this lively show powered by the Full Court Network. Our ALL YEAR ROUND NCAA coverage brings you the lat…

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QBQ #5: NBA and QBQ Awards 58:10

19d ago58:10

58:10

In episode #5 of Quarter-By-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie are joined by Drew Bailey to go over their picks for the NBA regular season awards as well as a few of their own.By WZIP-FM

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Zips, Gaming, and Self-empowerment 28:21

20d ago28:21

28:21

Become acquainted with three different student-produced podcasts. This episode of ZipsUnlimited features an excert from Melanin & Motion, Dungeons & Dystopias, and SPT Overtime: Zips Gameday. You can find their podcasts on most platforms, although at least one of them is not currently available on Apple Podcasts.…

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#23: Who Won the Transfer Portal? Best College Basketball Coaching Hire? Which team are we excited for in 25/26? 17:41

23d ago17:41

17:41

Latest and greatest College Basketball Weekly were we have a lively discussion on who WON the Transfer portal, which Coaching hire was elite and one team that will surprise all in the upcoming NCAA College Basketball Season. Our ALL YEAR ROUND NCAA coverage brings you the latest College Hoops news and notes, with exclusive insights from our experie…

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The Next Alumni 33:44

27d ago33:44

33:44

They have all been a part of WZIP-FM, but now it is time for them to move on. Meet some of our soon-to-be alumni about their time at The University of Akron, future plans, and final thoughts as students. Of course, each is "forever a Zip." In photo: Kirsten James, Trey Hubbard, Nik Antenucci, Isabelle Khoury, Kiyara Wade, Drew Bailey, Corey Teuton,…

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#22: The Truth Behind the Transfer Portal with Former Akron Zips Star Nate Johnson 19:59

1M ago19:59

19:59

We are joined by former Zip Star and current K State Wildcat, Nate Johnson, as we talk the transfer portal and why he jumped into as late as he did on the latest College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network. LT and Sammy D share their opinions on the the transfer portal and what can be done to make it better for everyone. We also tal…

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HUDDLE UP: Final NFL Draft Predictions 1:26:41

1M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

WZIP's NFL draft experts Juan Arellano and Courtney Brown discuss the future of Aaron Rodgers, make final predictions for this year's NFL draft, and more!By WZIP-FM

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Akron Zips Swimmers Maddy Gatrall & Rebecca Reid 31:10

1M ago31:10

31:10

WZIP sports reporter Marcus Anderson talks with Akron Zips swimmers Maddy Gatrall & Rebecca Reid regarding their experience as international student-athletes, their success at Akron, and more!By WZIP-FM

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HUDDLE UP: NFL Draft Buzz/NFL News Reactions 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

WZIP Sports analysts Juan Arellano and Courtney Brown discuss next week's NFL draft and react to news and free agency signings around the league.By WZIP-FM

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#21: Final Four Review, Florida Gators March Madness Domination, Coach McDermott retiring and the Plan 17:00

1M ago17:00

17:00

We are back after a week hiatus to Review our Final Four Experience filled with bad Mexican food/service and fantastic College Basketball. The Gators win it all and what a month of domination for them. We talk Coach Huss leaving High Point to be the Coach in waiting at Creighton and many other College Basketball related things so Listen why don't y…

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NBA MVP Debate: Who is the 2024-25 NBA MVP? 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Hosted by Matt Willis, this episode features a lively debate between WZIP sports analysts Mitch Bates, Marcus Anderson, and Nik Antenucci regarding who should be this season's NBA Most Valuable Player. Is it SGA? Jokic? Giannis? Each analyst presents their case.By WZIP-FM

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Akron Zips Baseball Coach Bryan Faulds 18:47

2M ago18:47

18:47

Akron Zips baseball coach Bryan Faulds joins WZIP Sports reporter Liam Riggenbach, talking his own playing career, strategy for managing pitchers, the Zips season thus far, and more!By WZIP-FM

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Unveiled Minds 21:55

2M ago21:55

21:55

Unveiled Minds is the name of the 2025 edition of the Senior Graphic Design Exibition at The University of Akron Myers School of Art. Jacob Hamilton and Nicolle Reich preview the expo and talk about what it means to be a graphic designer. Instagram: @uakrondesignBy WZIP-FM

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Zips Gameday: Zips Basketball End-of-Season Recap 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

The Zips Gameday crew of Liam Riggenbach, Dev Lucas, and Drew Bailey recaps the 2024-25 Zips basketball season, looking back at the best moments, performances, and developments from a big year in Zips hoops.By WZIP-FM

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Akron Zips Softball Coach Craig Nicholson 19:44

2M ago19:44

19:44

WZIP Sports Reporter Dev Lucas sits down with Zips Softball Coach Craig Nicholson, talking the season thus far, the recent doubleheader against Bowling Green, the team's upcoming series with Ohio, and more.By WZIP-FM

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QBQ #4: Late March NBA Roundup 1:23:16

2M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

In episode #4 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie talk all things NBA with just a couple weeks left until the playoffs.By WZIP-FM

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JazzWeek 25: Abundance 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

If you don't like jazz, you don't like Christmas! That's according to jazz pianist Theron Brown. He and saxophonist Chris Coles, both accomplished musicians and both assistant professors of practice at UA, will explain that statement as they talk about the jazz community and JazzWeek 25: Abundance and the jazz community. More on JazzFest 25: Abunda…

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#20: Sweet Sixteen Predictions, Coaching Carousel and the craziness of the Transfer Portal 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

We are going hard on Sweet Sixteen Predictions and IT is going to be 8 solid matchups. Guess which Regional will be the most ELECTRIC while we dish on the Coaching Carousel and the craziness of the TRANSFER PORTAL. Great energy and excitement on one of the hottest College Basketball Shows powered by the Full Court Network. Our NCAA coverage brings …

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Bracketology & NCAA Tournament Preview 1:32:27

2M ago1:32:27

1:32:27

Liam Riggenbach, Juan Arellano, and Drew Bailey break down the 68-team field and make their bracket picks region-by-region - a comprehensive analysis of each first-round matchup and players to watch this March into April.By WZIP-FM

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Zips Gameday: NCAA Tournament vs Arizona featuring Professional Zip & Evan Wilson 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

The Gameday crew briefly recaps the Zips' MAC championship win over Miami and previews the Zips' first round matchup with Arizona. Featuring another appearance from Zips fan extraordinaire Professional Zip (19:09-36:26) and "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (36:43-47:23) ahead of Friday's clash with Arizona in Seattle.…

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#19: MARCH MADNESS, FINAL FOUR PREDICTIONS, CINDERELLA TEAM'S, COACHING CAROUSEL AND OTHER TOURNAMENTS 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

We take a deep dive into the NCAA Tournament with interesting games and picks along with who is wearing Cinderella's Slippers and the Final Four Predictions on the latest College Basketball Weekly. Great takes and in-depth analysis make this a must watch/listen show for any March Madness Lover. We also look at the Coaching Carousel and talk about s…

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Zips Gameday: MAC Tournament Preview (ft. Evan Wilson) 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

The Gameday crew recaps the Zips' Senior Night win over Buffalo and predicts the results of the MAC Tournament. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (27:58-44:37) talking Senior Night, Scott & Okonkwo presumably returning next year, and giving an inside look into postseason play and preparation.…

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#1 Ranked Akron Zips Dodgeball Team 14:45

3M ago14:45

14:45

WZIP Sports' Shawn Wick is joined by three members of Akron's nationally ranked dodgeball squad: Carter Crawford, Kyle Vanscio, and defending National Player of the Year Alexis Schultz.By WZIP-FM

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Professional Zip 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

WZIP Sports' Drew Bailey is joined by Akron Zips Twitter/X legend Professional Zip, talking Zips basketball, the MAC tournament, the origins and development of the Professional Zip persona, Akron's AD search, and much more...a full hour of Professional Zip content!By WZIP-FM

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18: Vice Chair- NCAA Tournament Selection Committee, Keith Gill, 90s R&B, Teams that are DANCING and McNeese Student Manager, Amir Khan, is BIG-TIME 44:27

3M ago44:27

44:27

Another Big big episode on the College Basketball Weekly as we welcome Sun Belt Commissioner and Vice Chair of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Member, Keith Gill, to the show to talk about the Sun Belt Conference and building the ultimate NCAA Tournament Bracket. We take you behind the curtain of the NCAA Selection process plus we discuss w…

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Meet the Author: Dr. Mary Triece 28:47

3M ago28:47

28:47

Two new books that examine the past yet remind us in some ways of the present. Meet Dr. Mary Triece, author of Radical Advocate: Ida B. Wells and the Road to Race and Gender Justice, in which Triece introduces the concept of “radical embodied advocacy. ” Also, Triece explains her findings in Memory Work: White Ignorance and Black Resistance in Popu…

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Zips Gameday vs Buffalo (ft. Evan Wilson) 30:14

3M ago30:14

30:14

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps Zips' wins over Kent State and Toledo and previews the matchup with Buffalo. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (20:34-27:51) talking the win over Kent, 2nd-half defensive struggles against Toledo, expectations for Senior Night, and more.By WZIP-FM

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#17: Building the Perfect NCAA Tournament Bracket with Big Sky Commish Tom Wistrcill, Viva Las Vegas, Starch Madness and A-Sun Basketball 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

Big big episode on the College Basketball Weekly as we welcome Big Sky Commissioner and NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Member, Tom Wistrcill, to the show to talk about the Big Sky and building a NCAA Tournament Bracket. We take you behind the curtain of the NCAA Selection process plus we go in deep on Starch Madness. The boys talk about the At…

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QBQ Episode #3: All-Star Recap, Hot Takes, Pretenders vs Contenders 1:24:27

3M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

In episode #3 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie are joined by Courtney Brown to recap NBA All-Star festivities, discuss what changes they'd like to see in the NBA, and evaluate which teams are contenders and which are pretenders. Plenty of hot takes in this episode!By WZIP-FM

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Fill the Cupboard and Bring Some Pants! 13:26

3M ago13:26

13:26

That title is misleading - ZipAssist needs more than just pants! Just ask Alison Doehring, who is the senior director of ZipAssist & Student Affairs Development. There are many ways our Zips need a little help now and then - from the Campus Cupboard to the new Clothing Collab, where students can get donated professional clothing for internship or j…

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Zips Gameday vs Kent State (ft. Coach John Groce & AKRowdies President Scottie Spears) 41:27

3M ago41:27

41:27

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps recent Zips games against Ohio and Ball State and previews the matchup with Kent State. Featuring appearances from Coach John Groce (18:25-30:22) and AKRowdies President Scottie Spears (30:43-37:10).By WZIP-FM

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#16: Xavier Men's Basketball Star Ryan Conwell Joins us, March Madness Predictions, the Coaching Carousel, the Houston Cougars 34:41

3M ago34:41

34:41

We are bringing the HEAT again as we talk the greatest game in the World on this weeks College Basketball Weekly. We are joined by Xavier's Star Player, Ryan Conwell, and we talk Muskateer Hoops plus how good is the Big East. We go deep on how many teams each Conferences will get in March Madness and maybe a surprise or too. The Boys shed some ligh…

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Zips Gameday @ Ohio (ft. Evan Wilson) 35:21

3M ago35:21

35:21

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps Zips' wins over Central Michigan and Northern Illinois and previews the matchup with Ohio. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (21:38-32:20) talking Enrique Freeman's #25 immortalized at the JAR, challenges playing at Ohio U's Convocation Center, Shammah Scott's role on the team, and more.…

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#15: College Basketball Weekly : Coach Bruce Pearl's LEGACY Year, Biggest Surprises in Each Power 5 Conference, Montana Grizzles, Winningest Teams and UAB's Yaxel Langenborg 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

Welcome to another exciting episode of College Basketball Weekly from the Full Court Network! 🏀 Join us for in-depth college hoops analysis and expert college basketball picks as we approach March Madness. Who are our biggest surprises in each of the Power 5 Conferences and the Mountain West Conference is different. Player to Watch this week is Yax…

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Getting Fit at UA! 24:04

3M ago24:04

24:04

Hitting a roadblock on the resolution to get fit in the new year? Some advice on how to get past it with emphasis on the multitude of resources through The University of Akron Student Recreation and Wellness Services. Rusty Caldwell and Madelynn Hill have the answers!By WZIP-FM

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#14: BIG SOUTH Fans and EVERYONE Will LOVE This Exclusive Interview With Commissioner SHERIKA MONTGOMERY 27:29

3M ago27:29

27:29

We are giving you TWO College Basketball Weekly's this week because we had such a wonderful time with Big South Commissioner Sherika Montgomery on the show we had to post it ASAP. We LOVE Big South Basketball and also LOVE what Sherika and her staff are doing at the Big South so let's shine a spotlight on them. Former Gardner Webb Basketball player…

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QBQ Episode #2: Valentine's Day + NBA All-Star Preview 1:28:06

3M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

In episode #2 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie are joined by Matt Willis to review current NBA standings, preview all-star weekend, and - in the spirit of Valentine's Day - talk what they've LOVED about the 2024-25 NBA season.By WZIP-FM

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Zips Gameday @ Central Michigan (ft. Evan Wilson) 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps Zips' wins over South Alabama and Western Michigan and previews the matchup with Central Michigan. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (17:24-27:04) talking the team's win streak, Bowen Hardman's shooting ability, and more.By WZIP-FM

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#13: Indiana Coaching Search, Rick Pitino, the Dons of San Francisco, The Best Pep Band, Tang Time and Mid Major Minutes 31:16

4M ago31:16

31:16

Lucky Number #13 episode as the boys go hard with the Indiana Coaching Search and drop some potential names. Is Rick Pitino the best College Basketball Coach in the game? We talk Coach G and the San Francisco Dons along with what Coach Skinn is doing at his alma mater George Mason PLUS it is Tang time as the K-State Wildcats are on a roll. LT talks…

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How to Pick a College 24:35

4M ago24:35

24:35

Variety of majors? Cost of tuition? Stuff to do? Yes, all of that and more. University of Akron Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Chris Stimler walks us through the questions he is asked and the answers he provides to families on the hunt for a college home. Want to join us for a Future Zips Day? Learn more and register…

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Zips Gameday vs South Alabama featuring Zips Guard Evan Wilson 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

Zips Gameday previewing South Alabama @ Akron men's basketball as part of the MAC-Sun Belt challenge. Akron Zips senior G Evan Wilson joins the show (20:03-31:37) to talk this matchup, recap the Zips' win over Ball State on 2/4, and more.By WZIP-FM

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Quarter by Quarter Episode #1: The State of the NBA, All-Star Reaction, Favorite Players of All Time 1:09:45

4M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

In this pilot episode of WZIP's new NBA podcast, "Quarter by Quarter," Shawn Wick and Mitch Kobie discuss the pre-trade deadline standings, react to NBA all-star selections, share their 15 favorite players of all time, and much more related to the NBA.By WZIP-FM

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#12: Greatest Day Ever for College Hoops (February 1st 2025), We are the Pitino's, No love for the BIG EAST, The Coaching Carousel and Three teams that will make a big JUMP next year 19:01

4M ago19:01

19:01

New College Basketball Weekly out, powered by the Full Court Network, as we pin Saturday, February 1st, 2025, as the greatest day in College Basketball History due to great games and upsets. We throw some love to the Pitino's were we discuss St. John's and New Mexico while sharing three teams that will make a HUGE jump next season along with the LA…

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#11: SEC or NCAA TOURNAMENT TOUGHER? MOST IMPROVED TEAM, UTAH VALLEY, WHO OWNS OHIO HOOPS AND BIGGEST SURPRISES IN THE SEC 23:30

4M ago23:30

23:30

On the latest and greatest College Basketball Weekly brought to you by the Full Court Network, we talk and dissect Jay Bilas recent comment that the SEC Tournament will be tougher than the NCAA Tournament. We give some love to the Wolverines of Utah Valley and which two teams own the state of Ohio while talking about our most improved team in the c…

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Talking Safety at UA! 18:48

4M ago18:48

18:48

When you oversee a safe environment, police take on a role that focuses more on awareness and prevention. Just ask University of Akron Police Chief Jim Gilbride, who also offers general safety tips and explains how campus closure decisions are made.By WZIP-FM

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#10 : College Basketball Weekly - Is Cooper Flagg the POY? The Future of College Basketball Head Coaching, the Hilton Coliseum, The Hurd and Games to Watch 34:26

5M ago34:26

34:26

This is another hot one of the College Basketball Weekly as we talk Mick Cronin and the future of College Basketball Head Coaching, is Cooper Flagg the Player of The Year and Whose the #1 team in the Nation? All this and so much more on the College Basketball Weekly, powered by the Full Court Network. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SUBSTACK and get even more Gre…

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