Best WZIP Podcasts (2025)

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Saturday Morning Polkas - April 19, 2025 58:27

6d ago58:27

58:27

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

4d 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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Sea Of Ghosts 11:21

6d ago11:21

11:21

Recently, Mikayla had the opportunity to interview Dylan with Sea Of Ghosts from Akron! Make sure to check out their latest single, "End Up Like This". Listen all the way through and tune in Mondays 10 - 11pm on 88.1 WZIP to hear Carriers and other great local artists!By WZIP-FM

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This Week in Entertainment, Companion & SZA Album Review 17:01

7d ago17:01

17:01

This week in Entertainment Chessa and Kirsten go over important topics in the entertainment world. Anja gives highlights from the Companion film, and Mikayla dabbles into the recently released SZA album "SOS Deluxe: LANA".By WZIP-FM

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Akron Zips Swimmers Maddy Gatrall & Rebecca Reid 31:10

9d 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

9d 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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NBA MVP Debate: Who is the 2024-25 NBA MVP? 1:02:24

12d 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - April 12, 2025 1:00:57

13d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

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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Akron Zips Baseball Coach Bryan Faulds 18:47

13d 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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Carriers 14:46

13d ago14:46

14:46

Recently, Nicole had the opportunity to interview Curt of Carriers from Cincinnati! Make sure to check out their latest single, "Motion". Listen all the way through and tune in Mondays 10 - 11pm on 88.1 WZIP to hear Carriers and other great local artists!By WZIP-FM

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This Week in Entertainment & The Pitt Review 15:43

15d ago15:43

15:43

Liam breaks down all of the hype related to the Minecraft Movie along with other new releases, and Gregg talks about season one of the recently released show, The Pitt.By WZIP-FM

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Unveiled Minds 21:55

16d 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - April 5, 2025 1:02:17

20d ago1:02:17

1:02:17

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. This particular episode is just the music!By WZIP-FM

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Off-Leash 32:35

20d ago32:35

32:35

Recently, Anja had the opportunity to interview Elliott of Off-Leash from Akron! Make sure to check out their latest single "Welcome Mat". Listen all the way through and tune in Mondays 10 - 11pm on 88.1 WZIP to hear Off-Leash and other great local artists!By WZIP-FM

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This Week in Entertainment & School Spirits Season Two Review 19:23

24d ago19:23

19:23

JJ Naccari and Marcus Anderson discuss recently announced films and other hot topics in the entertainment world. Also, Nicole Zylka talks about the first three episodes from the teen drama, School Spirits' newly released second season!By WZIP-FM

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

24d 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

24d 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

26d 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 29, 2025 1:00:14

27d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

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. This particular episode is just the music!By WZIP-FM

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Ely Nash 14:53

27d ago14:53

14:53

Recently, Ty had the opportunity to interview Ely Nash from Ravenna! Make sure to check out his latest singles "Up!", "Exotic", and "Forever". Listen all the way through and tune in Mondays 10 - 11pm on 88.1 WZIP to hear Ely Nash and other great local artists!By WZIP-FM

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JazzWeek 25: Abundance 28:46

30d 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 22, 2025 1:01:06

1M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

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. This episode is from a different hour of a previous broadcast.By WZIP-FM

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Van Arlo 13:55

1M ago13:55

13:55

Recently, Mitch had the opportunity to interview Van Arlo (Ben Marthey) from Cleveland! Make sure to check out his latest E.P. "The Weight of Waiting". Listen all the way through and tune in Mondays 10 - 11pm on 88.1 WZIP to hear Van Arlo and other great local artists!By WZIP-FM

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Bracketology & NCAA Tournament Preview 1:32:27

1M 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

1M 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 15, 2025 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

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. This episode is from a different hour of a previous broadcast.By WZIP-FM

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Alomar, Glass Bones, & I Hate It Too 15:38

1M ago15:38

15:38

Recently, Mikayla had the opportunity to interview Eddie Grancos from Alomar, Glass Bones, and I Hate It Too from Akron! Make sure to check out Alomar's latest E.P. "the chamber of the sun" and I Hate It Too's E.P. "Void Emotion"! Listen all the way through and tune in Mondays 10 - 11pm on 88.1 WZIP to hear Alomar, Glass Bones, I Hate It Too and ot…

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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 8, 2025 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

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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Meet the Author: Dr. Mary Triece 28:47

2M 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

2M 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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QBQ Episode #3: All-Star Recap, Hot Takes, Pretenders vs Contenders 1:24:27

2M 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 1, 2025 1:01:02

2M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

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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SNL and Oscars Talk! 17:53

2M ago17:53

17:53

Weekend Update, presidential impersonations, or SNL originals ... what are some of your Saturday Night Live favorites? Ben Andel, Chessa Homan, and Liam Riggenbach share theirs. Also, Anja Petrovic and Mikayla Springston offer a mini Oscars preview and more!By WZIP-FM

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Fill the Cupboard and Bring Some Pants! 13:26

2M 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

2M 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - February 22, 2025 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

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

2M 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - February 15, 2025 59:03

2M ago59:03

59:03

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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Halftime Recap and More! 14:54

2M ago14:54

14:54

Did Kendrick Lamar nail it at last week's Super Bowl? Find out from WZIP's Kirsten James & Kiyara Wade.By WZIP-FM

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Getting Fit at UA! 24:04

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

2M 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

2M 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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Saturday Morning Polkas - February 8, 2025 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

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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This Week in Entertainment & One of Them Days 22:34

3M ago22:34

22:34

Liam Riggenbach and Nicole Zylka discuss some of the top happenings in the entertainment world, plus Kirsten James & Kiyara Ward will help you decide whether you should see One of Them Days, starring Keke Palmer & SZA. Entertainmnt Rebooted can also be heard on WZIP-FM Sundays at 1:00 p.m.By WZIP-FM

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How to Pick a College 24:35

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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