On the Friday Prep Rally Edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, the guys spoke with
Tim Tyrrell Archbishop Hoban Knights
On the Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast, Jasen caught up with Senator Sherrod Brown,17 seconds in.
Nick Shook from NFL.com to talk Browns at 12:17
Austin Ward from Lettermen Row on the Ohio State Buckeyes at 20:15
and Michael Beaven from the Akron Beacon Journal to talk Week 1 of the High School Football playoffs at 28:52.
On this edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast 22 seconds in, the fellas spoke with Ross Benjamin who picked some college and pro football games against the spread for entertainment purposes only.
at 15:38, the guys spoke with Dan Reardon of the Canton McKinley Bulldogs as they prepare to take on Solon in Week 1 of the playoffs in high school football.
Sam and Brad spoke with Doug Lesmerises to start off the Sam and Brad Show Podcast.
Later on, the guys spoke with WKYC Sports Content Writer Bud Shaw to talk all things Cleveland Sports.
This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Theresa Damm, a senior basketball player from Our Lady of the Elms High School.
She says she got into basketball at an early age and as a senior leader, she wants to lead her team not only vocally, but by example as well.
"We have a young team, a lot of freshmen, so it's going to be a lot of them (the coaches) coaching, but also myself helping out the younger players learning the game," she says.
Coach John Reed echoed that sentiment as he offered his take on Theresa both as a player and as a person.
"She is a role model on and off the court and we are looking for her to model and teach the younger ladies how to play the game and how to do things the "Elms" way,"
he explained.
On the court, she will be expected to lead as well, Reed says.
"This will be her 4th year in the program in which she excels in every facet of the game and she has the ability to handle the ball and to post up."
Damm says that the Elms community is a very close one and they encourage leadership and being involved all across the board.
"Everybody really gets a fair shot at leadership and to have a voice, and to speak and be heard," she explained.
Theresa is also her class vice president, and is involved in community activities such as volunteering at the Haven of Rest and the American Red Cross.
Upon graduation in the spring, Theresa plans on attending the University of Akron to study criminal justice and participate in the ROTC program.
Our next 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Nick Llewellyn, a senior football player from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
Nick says that the brotherhood amongst the football players and especially his fellow seniors was one of the things he most enjoyed during his time with the Fighting Irish.
"Not much has changed with our group, we were always fighting and shooting for what we want, that was the main thing that kept us going all the way through."
He said that the alumni who played for the Irish also helped guide the team as well.
"Everyone comes back and the whole school supports you, and it's a great family atmosphere," he said.
Llewellyn's coach, first year head coach Bobby Nickol talked about his grit and toughness on the football field.
"He's an Unbelievably hard working player and gives every ounce of his 160 pound frame to play a position meant for 200 pound guys," Coach Nickol said.
Nick 13 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception on Friday, their last game of the 2018 season.
As a young man, Nickol says Llewellyn is just as impressive.
"He has 4.0 GPA and is going to be highly successful in anything he chooses to do in life," Nickol continued. " He is the definition of a STVM student athlete."
Nick is a two-sport athlete as a football player and a wrestler.
In addition to those things, he is also a Peer Minister, a member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the Irish Athletes for Christ, among other clubs and groups.
We wish Nick and Theresa the best in all of their future endeavors.
Sam and Brad had a lot going on today with the firings of Browns coach Hue Jackson from earlier Monday and Cavaliers coach Ty Lue from Sunday
Jim Donovan, radio voice of the Browns joined in at 2:19 to talk about the firing of Hue Jackson and Todd Haley and what's next for the Browns.
18:12 Joe Vardon of The Athletic joined the conversation to talk about Ty Lue's firing and the rebuild for the Cavs.
29:40 Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and BrownsZone.com also talked about the Browns and who could be their next head coach in 2019.
The Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast started with Leanne Graham talking about Victim Assistance and their benefit at the Spagetti Warehouse in downtown Akron, (28 seconds in)
Later on (9:20), Ross Benjamin picked some games against the spread in college and pro footbal for entertainment purposes only.
20:34 Dan Reardon head coach of McKinley talked about the War of 1894 against the Massillon Tigers this Saturday.
This week our 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week is junior football player Ethan Wright of Manchester High School.
Ethan says he got into football at an early age and loved the team aspect and the camaraderie of his teammates, some of whom he plays with today.
“I just love the game,” Ethan says. “I started playing in second grade, and have just loved it ever since.”
He plays for the Panthers and legendary coach Jim France, Ohio’s all time wins leader in high school.
France says Wright, who plays running back and safety at Manchester, is a team-first player despite a great deal of individual accomplishments.
“Ethan Wright is a quality young man who strives to get better as an athlete and human being each and every day,” France said.
On the field, even though he was a first team all state performer and a three year letterman, France explains that Ethan’s work ethic sets him apart.
“Ethan is a hard working and humble guy, he is team oriented and is a winner.”
Wright says the team success this year on the gridiron stems from the togetherness and brotherhood that has started since before the season began.
Ethan says that his work on the field translates to the classroom as well, saying it’s going to prepare him for college and beyond, taking pride in his work.
“You just got to work hard in the classroom, you have to have the right GPA or coaches won’t look at you,” he said.
Our next 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Audrey Dolan a junior soccer player from Manchester High School.
Audrey says the coaches and teammates are what keeps her going and looking forward to working with them day in and day out.
“It’s actually a lot of fun,” Dolan said. “It gets stressful when the games get hard, but it’s fun.”
Her coach Eddie Kissner says that Dolan’s work ethic in both the classroom with a 3.5 GPA and the soccer field is apparent to all.
“Audrey has improved so much as the season has progressed. Audrey works extremely hard as a forward pressuring backs to create turnovers,” he said.
“She has also become a great finisher scoring some of our biggest goals of the season.”
In addition to being on the soccer team, Dolan is also a member of the Ski Club and the Art Club.
When she’s not on the soccer field or staying on top of her studies, she volunteers at the Cuyahoga Falls Women’s Club.
“My grandma plays cards there and I cook and clean there a couple times a week,” she says.
Audrey says she enjoys her time there and she’s always picking up some good advice from the people at the Women’s Club.
We wish Ethan and Audrey the best in all of their future endeavors.
Sam and Brad spoke with Steve Doershuck right off the bat to talk Browns and the tension between coaches.
Tom Withers joined in later to talk Cavaliers at 18:53
and Terry Bowden joined in to talk UA Zips football at 33:52
Sam and Brad broke down the losses by a couple of our teams 21 seconds in, the guys spoke with "The Voice of the Buckeyes" Paul Keels to talk about the Buckeyes' loss to the Boilermakers.
12:53 the guys spoke with Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and BrownsZone.com to talk about the Browns' loss to the Bucs.
The Week #9 edition of the High School Football prep rallly.
Sam and Brad break down the matchups and more with Tim Tyrrell of Hoban 23 seconds in
Dan Larlham of CVCA at 14:33
John DeMarco of Louisville at 22:58
Nate Moore of Massillon at 28:55
Jim France of Manchester at 44:03
and Tony Gotto of Barberton.at 49:05
Sam and Brad got into the Thursday edition of the podcast with Sam and Brad talking scary movies ahead of Halloween.
Ross Benjamin picked games against the spread in college and pro footbal for entertainment purposes only,
John Michael the Radio Voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers joined the show to talk about the debut and the next game against the Timberwolves.
This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Brooke Sells a senior soccer player from Coventry High School.
NBA insider Sam Amico of AmicoHoops.net joined the Sam and Brad Show in studio to talk NBA and Cavaliers ahead of the 2018-19 season.
The Cavaliers open up the season Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors.
Sam and Brad also caught up with Zips head football coach Terry Bowden to talk about the Wagon Wheel game against Kent 19 seconds into the podcast. Also at the 5:04 mark Browns radio network analyst Doug Dieken weighed in on the Browns' season thus far.
20 seconds in Sam and Brad dive into the Massillon win over Sun Valley (PA) 101-6.
6:28 Tom in Salem offers his thoughts on the matter with the Tigers.
8:14 Joe Scalzo of the Canton Repository joined in to talk about his thoughts on last Friday's game and his article he wrote in the Canton Rep.
19:42 Voice of the Browns Jim Donovan also joined in to offer his take on the Browns' loss to the Chargers ar FirstEnergy Stadium.
Here is the FridayPrepRally edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast!
20 seconds Kevin Pollock of Norton!
4:38 Chuck Shuman of Ellet talked about their matchup with East!
8:36 Bobby Nickol of STVM talks Buchtel!
13:21 Coach Marques Hayes of East talks about the City Series showdown with Ellet!
20:59 Justin Todd of Wadsworth!
29:07 Jim France of Manchester talks Orrville
33:45 Brian Baum of North Canton Hoover talks about the Green game.
20.4 seconds Sam and Brad got into the Three Question Thursday Poll Quiz with midday guru Jasen Sokol
8:59 Kurt Helin, NBC Sports Writer and managing editor for NBCSports.com joined the guys to talk about the upcoming NBA season and the news and notes around the Association.
27:07 Andre Knott from STO joined Sam and Brad to put a final wrap on the Indians season and talk about some of the decisions they have to make in terms of the roster and free agency.
48:33 Ross Benjamin picked against the spread for college and pro football for entertainment purposes only.
Stay tuned to tomorrow's podcast for the Prep Rally! We'll be talking to a variety of high school football coaches to get you ready for Week #8!
This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Maxwell Moldovan a junior golfer from Green High School.
On this edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, Ryan Isley from Cleveland.com joined around 11 seconds to break down Week 7 in High School Football including a matchup he'll be covering, Barberton and Ellet.
18:07 Ross Benjamin picked against the spread in college and pro football for entertainment purposes only, One of the games includes the Red River Rivalry between perennial powers Oklahoma and Texas.
31:17 Former Cleveland Indian Carlos Baerga joined the program to talk ALDS between the Indians and Astros coming up Friday.
For the Sam and Brad Show Podcast from 10.3. 17 seconds in we spoke with Jim Rosenhaus of the Cleveland Indians Radio Network to talk ALDS between the Indians and Astros on Friday.
14:56 Former World series champ AJ Pierzynski of FOX Sports joined the fellas to talk about the MLB playoffs as a whole .
This week our 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week is Caleb Eckenrode of Springfield High School.
On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, the guys dove into the ALDS between the Indians and Astros, as well as Zips football and the Cleveland Browns.
6.8 seconds Doug Dieken of the Cleveland Browns Radio Network joined the Sam and Brad Show to talk about the loss to the Raiders and looked ahead to the Baltimore Ravens matchup on Sunday
12:16 The guys debated about the two young quarterbacks that have the league talking, Baker Mayfield of the Browns and Patrick Mahomes II of the Kansas City Chiefs. Which one would you take?
17:09 Head football coach Terry Bowden of the University of Akron Zips joined the show to talk about the home game vs Miami (OH) on Saturday.
25:56 The guys get you primed for the ALDS Game #1 in Houston between the Indians and Astros.
6,8 seconds On this edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast, Sam and Brad talked about the Browns' overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders and the officiating from last night's game.
5:43 Gustav in Canton called in to talk about the Browns and who is to blame for not being able to close out games as well as questioning the coaching staff.
6:35 Ari Wasserman, Ohio State Buckeyes beat writer talked about the Bucks' come from behind win against Penn State.
21:30 Tom in Salem says the Buckeyes says the win over Penn State propeled the OSU football team to "rule the Big Ten"
21:59 Steve Doerschuk Browns Beat Writer talked about the Browns loss and the start from Baker Mayfield.
Each week, the Ray Horner Morning Show spotlights a local business that assures their dedication to the community. This week begins “Rocktober,” so put those headphones on and crank it to 11, as Ray talked to Rich Seibert from Beach Boyz Entertainment. Rich began his business over 35 years ago at his home in Doylestown, and the company has expanded to employing dozens of people working events such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, and countless others.