Best On WZIPFM Podcasts (2025)

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Government Shutdown: An Analytical View 13:07

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12h ago13:07

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Although the federal government is back open, there are pieces of the puzzle that remain unsettled. This interview with University of Akron Political Science Professor Dr. David Cohen with WZIP's Jordan Johnson was recorded a couple of weeks before the shutdown ended.By WZIP-FM

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Quarter by Quarter - NBA First Week Reactions - S2E2 1:32:53

2h ago1:32:53

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In the first Vodcast of QBQ, Shawn and Mitch share their early season reactions to the NBA, along with some teams they feel should start to panic. WZIP - University of Akron - 88.1 FMBy Mitch Kobie, Shawn Wick

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Saturday Morning Polkas - November 8, 2025 1:00:53

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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The Meek 5:38

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This week, Mikayla had the opportunity to interview Jaden of The Meek, an indie artist based in Akron. The Meek released their first single last year and already have over 60,000 monthly listeners. Tune in on Mondays from 10-11 PM on 88.1 WZIP to listen to The Meek and other local artists!By WZIP-FM

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Zips Gameday Preview vs Kent 27:00

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In this edition of Zips Gameday the crew previews Akron's upcoming matchup vs Kent state as the Zips are looking for 3 straight wins. the Episode is also available in video on the WZIP YouTube channel.By WZIP-FM

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UA Symphony Orchestra 26:25

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What do you need to build a symphony orchestra? Hint: It takes more than some string instruments. As you will hear from University of Akron Director of Orchestras Matthew Jaroszewicz, some instruments aren't allowed but all people are - as long as they have a little musical precision. Jaroszewicz and orchestra member Addie Swansiger explain it all!…

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Zips Gameday Preview Vs Princeton 28:43

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Zips Men's Basketball is looking to move to 2-0 as the Zips Gameday crew preview this upcoming matchup.By WZIP-FM

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Zips Gameday Preview Vs Umass 38:14

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The Zips Gameday crew previews the Zips upcoming matchup against the UMass Minute Men as the Zips look to win two straight games and equal the amount of wins the 2024 Zips had.By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - November 1, 2025 1:00:46

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Zips Gameday Preview Men's basketball season opener Vs James Madison 30:37

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The Zips gameday crew preview the Zips Men's basketball season and look ahead to today's matchup against James Madison in the first installment of the MAC Sunbelt Challenge.By WZIP-FM

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Akron Men's Basketball Eric and Evan Mahaffey 23:08

16d ago23:08

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WZIP sports reporter Matt Willis brings in Men's Basketball players and brothers Eric and Evan Mahaffey, discussing their journey to Akron, the upbringings of their basketball career and more.By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 25, 2025 1:00:27

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Quarter By Quarter Season 2, Episode 1 1:21:06

13d ago1:21:06

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Quarter By Quarter returns for the 2025-2026 NBA season! Mitch and Shawn run through everything you need to know that happened in the offseason, then predict how this year will turn out. Who will be MVP? Will the Thunder repeat? What is going on with Terry Rozier? Listen in and find out!By Mitch Kobie, Shawn Wick

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 18, 2025 1:01:22

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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ZipsUnlimited Meets Zips GameDay 36:12

25d ago36:12

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A little self-promotion this week to introduce you to another WZIP production! Zips GameDay is a digital spinoff of our premiere sports show, Sports Power Talk. Zips GameDay includes discussion and interviews about the next football game, and it hits the airwaves (88.1-FM) just before kickoff. This epsidoe was produced to preview the October 19 gam…

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Zips Gameday: Preview of Akron @ Ball State 34:44

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In this week's edition of Zips Gameday we look ahead to the Zips heading to Muncie Indiana to take on the Cardinals. Join Dev Lucas, Liam Riggenbach, and Juan Arrellano as they preview Zips @ Ball StateBy WZIP-FM

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How to Sports: Bowling 1:09:11

27d ago1:09:11

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Matt Willis hosts the first episode of a new series: How to Sports. Today, Matt and special guest Brendan Tahsler teach Liam Riggenbach all about bowling and the base knowledge of how to get into the sport.By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 11, 2025 1:00:41

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Ring Rundown Ep. 2 1:04:27

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Episode 2 of the Ring Rundown, hosted by Matt Willis and Mitch Bates features special guest Mitch Kobie. This edition, the guys talk about their introduction to professional wrestling, their favorite stars, various events attended and predictions for Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia.By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - October 4, 2025 1:00:51

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Zips Gameday: Preview of Akron vs Central Michigan 33:46

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In this week's edition of Zips gameday we take a look ahead at Akron's upcoming game against Central Michigan. Join Dev Lucas, Liam Riggenbach, Matt Willis for some pregame analysis, picks, and banter as we await Akron's 2025 homecoming game versus the Chippewas.By WZIP-FM

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Homecoming! 17:53

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It's Homecoming at The University of Akron. Vice President for Community Engagement and Executive Director of the UA Alumni Association highlights weekend activities and talks about his connection to WZIP as the station marks World College Radio Day. Note: this episode was broadcast live on Friday, October 3, so there are some outdated references t…

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Zips Gameday Interview with Akron RB Jordan Gant 9:16

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In this episode, we got the chance to interview the Zips standout RB Jordan Gant as we previewed Akron's upcoming game against Central Michigan.By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - September 27, 2025 1:01:03

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Just music this week, but John, Tracy, Sue Ellen, and Fred will be back in the studio next time for Saturday Morning Polkas 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on WZIP-FM.By WZIP-FM

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Hope & Healing: Let's Talk! 13:21

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Hope & Healing helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. Chloe Eaglowski is there to talk about all of these things to help prevent them from happening even more, including a discussion with WZIP's Jordan Johnson.By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - September 20, 2025 59:17

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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The Ring Rundown Episode 1: Pilot 54:38

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Pilot episode of the new WWE podcast: the Ring Rundown, hosted by Matt Willis and Mitch Bates. This episode covers the predictions for WrestlepaloozaBy WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - September 13, 2025 57:40

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - September 6, 2025 58:43

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 30, 2025 58:14

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 23, 2025 1:00:11

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The polka crew needed a little R&R this weekend, so just the music this time! Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue will be back in the studio this Saturday. Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern).By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 16, 2025 1:00:45

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 9, 2025 58:55

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - August 2, 2025 58:17

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Saturday Morning Polkas isn't going anywhere, but this is Matt Schafer's final live polka broadcast! John and Fred are in the house, and Tracy will be back next week. Enjoy ...By WZIP-FM

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Polka Matt 13:39

4M ago13:39

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Matt Schafer has been the nucleus of Saturday Morning Polkas for 36 years, and today is his final broadcast. The show will continue! Matt takes a few moments to reminisce about his time on the air and the value of polka musicBy WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 26, 2025 1:00:54

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM

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Seeing is Believing: UA Preview Days 17:02

3M ago17:02

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You don't have to visit The University of Akron campus before making a decision, but we would love to meet you! UA Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Chris Stimler discusses all you need to know to prep for your visit day or to arrange for a different time to learn about The University of Akron. There are many options!…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 19, 2025 1:00:29

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Matt, Tracy, John, and Fred are back in the studio this week! Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern).By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 12, 2025 1:02:51

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Oh, no -- we are late. Apologies for not hitting the 9:00 a.m. drop! Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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New Support for Future Educators 17:02

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Did you ever think about the number of people who are not teachers but work in the field of education? The University of Akron is launching the Bachelor of Arts in Community and Workforce Education major to help address a growing need. The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education Director, Dr. Gary Holliday, and the assistant director, Dr…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - July 5, 2025 1:00:03

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 28, 2025 1:00:24

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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QBQ-#8 1:21:36

4M ago1:21:36

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Shawn and Mitch wrap up the NBA by grading each team's performance from last year and how they future looks.By Shawn Wick, Mitch Kobie

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 21, 2025 1:04:13

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred!By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 14, 2025 1:00:20

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred. We are aware that there are a couple of glitches, probably from damaged CDs.By WZIP-FM

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An Archive of Pride 18:18

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There are gaps in history- missing pieces, missing voices. The LGBTQ+ community is often among them, but a grant-funded project could change that, at least for Akron and Summit County. Tony Pankuch, education and outreach coordinator at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology and Dr. Hillary Nunn, professor of English, are collecting arti…

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Saturday Morning Polkas - June 7, 2025 58:56

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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM

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Archaeology: Toys, Bottles, and Economic Status 17:25

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Akron Alight, Surviving Prohibition in Akron, and Neighbors Worlds Apart are three exhibits in Olin Hall produced by University of Akron students from the Department of Anthropology. Sea Berry describes some artifacts found during archeaological digs and learning about their meaning.By WZIP-FM

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Saturday Morning Polkas - May 31, 2025 11:30

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The Saturday Morning Polka team took the weekend off, so you won't hear their voices, but there is no shortage of polka music! Matt, Tracy, John, and Fred will be back for the next episode. Saturay Morning Polkas is broadcast live each Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon on WZIP-FM and live-streamed through our app.…

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Connections: Bringing Streamer University to Akron 11:30

6M ago11:30

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It was a big deal in the streaming world, and it was happening here at The University of Akron. Streamer University. Led by international streaming superstar Kai Cenat, it was actually a former UA student who who successfully pitched this location to his boss, who happens to be Kai Cenat. WZIP's Jordan Johnson decided to learn more about the produc…