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Our 2019 Camp Reports wind down with the Coventry Comets.

Coach Ed Egan joined the program to talk about his team's prospectus for this season. 

Players Ryan Mollohan and Reese Brunson also joined as well.

On the #FeelGoodFriday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Andrew Gribble of the Cleveland Browns, Senior Manager of Digital Media spoke about the Browns and his new book Baker Mayfield: Feeling Dangerous

Sam and Brad discussed the NFL Preseason and the importance of those games.

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Barberton Magics, coming off another strong season in 2018.

HC Tony Gotto joined the program to talk about his ballclub and the newness surrounding it with the new field turf.

Chase Haywood and Tyler Eberhardt joined as well.

The Magics open 2019 with their backyard rival Norton on August 30 for Week 1. 

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Springfield Spartans.

Assistant coach Ralph Orsini joined the program to talk about what's new with the Springfield team.

 Cam Whited and Dom Woodall also joined as well.

The Spartans start the season with rival Ellet on August 30. 

On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

STO's Jensen Lewis joined the program to talk about Brad Hand's struggles.

Sam and Ben Thomas discussed what you do with Hand if he keeps struggling.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche joined the show to talk NFL and Browns. 

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Walsh Jesuit Warriors.

First year head coach Nick Alexander discussed how he was going to handle things in Year 1.

Cameron Mayes and Nick DisSabato also joined as well.

On the Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Michael Fay, Director and Head Coach of Esports at the University of Akron joined the program

Callers discuss drug testing middle school students

On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast

Sam spoke with former Buckeye QB and current BTN analyst Stanley Jackson on the Big Ten and the OSU Buckeyes football team.

Sam and Ben Thomas spoke about the disbanding of the North Coast League in high school football after this season

Sam also spoke with WKYC Digital Content sports writer Bud Shaw about the Browns' kicking woes. 

The STVM Fighting Irish are ready to go in Year 2 under coach Bobby Nickol.

He joined thr program to talk about his team for the 2019 season.

Players Luke Lindsay and Savion Washington discussed their upcoming senior seasons and the fun they've had at STVM. 

 The Irish open the season with the Massillon Tigers in Week 1. 

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast

Sam Bourquin spoke with Jerry Snodgrass Executive Director of the OHSAA about the basketball tournaments moving to St. John Arena in Columbus. (first segment) 

Sam also caught up with Browns beat writer Steve Doerschuk. (second segment) 

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Steve Millard, President. and CEO of The Greater Akron Chamber on marketing the Akron Canton Metroplex (first segment) 

Mike Dies of WABL talks with Jasen about the high costs of youth sports participation. (second segment) 

2019 Camp Reports continue with the Norton Panthers 

Coach Kevin Pollock discussed his team and how they will improve on their 8-2 campaign from one year ago.

 Tim Jervis and Drayden Patterson also discussed their upcoming senior seasons.

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Mancheter Panthers.

Longtime head coach Jim France spoke about his team this year.

Ethan Wright and Hunter Foster also joined the program as well.

Best of luck to all of our teams and thanks to our sponsors as well! 

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Sam and Ben Thomas discussed the Browns' kicking situation (first segment) 

Tim May from Lettermen Row talked OSU Buckeyes (second segment) 

Zack Miesel talked Cleveland Indians  (third segment) 

On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Jeff Schudel joins Jasen to talk sports (0:19).
Jasen has a surprise visit from our own Nick Anthony to talk about the Akron-Canton Metroplex (14:50).

The 2019 Camp Reports continue with the North Vikings and coach Sonil Haslam.

Players Moses Epps and Demetrius Williams also joined the program as well. The Vikings begin the 2019 season against Windham.  Good luck to all of our area teams and thanks to our sponsors!

On the Feel Good Friday edition of the Sam and Brad Show, with Ben Thomas hosting today:

Ben talked about the success of the Indians last night against the Yankees. (first segment) 

Ben spoke with Akron Beacon Journal Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich  (second segment) 

He also spoke with STO's Al Pawlowski to talk Tribe. (third segment) 

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Wadsworth Grizzlies today.

Head coach Justin Todd spoke about the team and expectations moving forward.

Trey Shaffer and Jack Grice also joined the program as well.

On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com and the Elyria Chronicle Telegram joined the show to talk about the Browns as they continue to hold joint practices with the Colts.

On the Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

 Richard Peterson of Capital Financial Group on recession rumors (first segment) 

Yoly Miller and Courtney Cable speaking about PechKucha Night tomorrow at Cascade Plaza (second segment) 

Our 2019 Camp Reports stay in the Akron City Series with the East Dragons.

Marques Hayes, head coach of the Dragons joined the program to talk about his team.

Seniors Marlon Lee and Romeo Felton also joined the program as well. 

Mixed Martial Artist and northeast Ohio native Stipe Miocic talked about his upcoming fight in UFC 241 with Daniel Cormier on the Wednesday edtion of the Sam and Brad Show.

The fight will take place Saturday August 17 in California at the Honda Center.

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Ellet Orangemen of the Akron City Series.

Coach Chuck Shuman of Ellet joined WAKR to talk about his team in 2019. 

Also joining the program were David Haverstick and Calvin Alexander, senior football players for the Orangemen.

Thanks to all of our sponsors and best of luck to all of our teams this season.

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

OSU Beat Writer Bill Landis of the Athletic spoke about the Buckeyes during fall camp.

Brad Russell and Ben Thomas discussed Athletes They Love to Hate with each other and with you.

Indians pitcher Nick Goody joined the show to talk about the team erasing an 11 and a half game deficit to capture 1st place in the Central. 

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

The 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Revere Minutemen led by coach Terry Cistone.

Coach Cistone joined WAKR to talk about the upcoming season. 

The Minutemen were 6-4 in 2018.

We were also joined by 

Mike Kahoe and Nate Klonowski

Best of luck to all of our teams and thanks to our sponsors for making this possible. 

On the Monday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Brad Russell and Ben Thomas spoke with Cleveland Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes (first segment) 

They also talked NFL with reporter Brent Sobleski (second segment) 

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Tallmadge Blue Devils!

First year head coach Mike Hay says he's ready for the challenge of being a head coach.

 The Blue Devils will debut a new stadium in 2019 and try to  improve on a 5-5 overall mark last season.

Ben Blankenship and Jesse Kantazar joined us as well.

Thanks to our sponsors and good luck to all of our teams this upcoming season!

Our 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Green Bulldogs.

They are led by first year head coach Mark Geis. They will look to make some noise in the Federal League this year.

Also joining were players Porter Flinn and Andrew Shelton.

Thanks to our sponsors and best of luck to all of our teams this season!

On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Jeff Schudel joins Jasen to talk about the Indians & the Browns. (0:19)

Jasen Talks to CBS's Allison Keyes about Jeffrey Epstein's death. (8:32)

Nicole Mullet of Art Now talks to Jasen about Akron's Arts & Cultural Plan. (12:48)

Sam and Brad caught up with ESPN's Marty Smith to talk about his new book, Never Settle: Sports, Family, and the American Soul.

Marty covers college football and NASCAR for ESPN among other projects.

 The 2019 Camp Reports continue in the Suburban League with the Stow Bullsogs.

2nd year coach Tom Phillips joined us. 

 Joe Andrassy and Carter Kline also joined us as well. 

The Bulldogs finished 5-5 in 2018 and are poised for a great 2019. 

Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this possiible! 

On the #FeelGoodFriday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Steve Doerschuk discussed the Browns and the news surrounding Antonio Callaway

The Voice of the Browns Jimmy Donovan talked about the positives from last night's game and what lies ahead. 

The 2019 Camp Reports continue with the Highland Hornets,

The Hornets are under the direction of Coach Mike Gibbons.

The Hornets were 8-2 on the 2018 season.

Featured players here are Bryce Profitt and Brady Linder. 

 Best of luck to the Hornets this season! 

Thanks to all of our sponsors! 

Our 2019 Camp Report features the Copley Indians 

They are under first year head coach Jake Parsons. Listen to his 2019 outlook on the team below.

 The featured players in the video for the Indians are Drew Ransom and Brendan Roddy.

Thanks to Mosher Media and our other sponsors for our 2019 Camp Reports! 

On the Bonzai Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast Live from Airgas in Akron.

Tony Mazur spoke with Nick Shook Digital Content Writer for the Cleveland Browns to talk about the win over Washington in Preseason Game #1

Jasen spoke with Joe Leenheer, PGA Pro for his golf tip of the week and more!