Tony Mazur

Tony Mazur

A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, Tony Mazur has been with 1590 WAKR since 2015. He is the producer and fill-in host of the Ray Horner Morning Show, as well as a contributor on various programs on the station.
 
Prior to joining Akron media, Tony's first few years in radio were in the Cleveland area. He began his broadcasting career fresh out of high school at 18, and has been active in the field ever since. Tony already has an alphabet soup of call letters, working for and contributing to WKNR, WHK, WFUN, WWMK, WKRK, WNCX, and WWGK, all in Northeast Ohio. He has also covered professional, collegiate, and high school sports across Ohio.
 
When he is not behind the microphone in a radio studio, Tony has been seen performing stand-up comedy in the area. He can either be found at a ballpark, comedy club, concert hall, or in his thriving neighborhood of Highland Square.
Thursday, 26 September 2019 10:07

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/26/2019

:19 - Guest-host Tony Mazur filled in for Ray today, who is on assignment (college visit with his son), and he was joined by Akron radio nomad Jim Albright. Jim, a Garfield grad, talked about his career and how he’s seen Akron transform over the decades.

7:22 - 24-year-old Carson King raised over a million dollars via Venmo for cancer patients in Iowa, but he is getting “canceled” over offensive tweets he posted when he was 16. Should he have been blackballed over this, or should we take this in the context of the gentleman’s age.

19:25 - US Senator Sherrod Brown joined the program to share his thoughts on the whistleblower case with the Ukraine, as well as the GM-UAW strike and a women’s conference in Cleveland.

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Wednesday, 25 September 2019 08:36

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/25/2019

:19 - House speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an inquiry on impeachment of President Donald Trump over the Ukraine whistleblower case. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, touched on what’s to come for the House, the Senate, Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and the Bidens.

9:58 - It’s that time of year for the Akron Marathon, and director Brian Polen stopped by the studios to preview what’s to come, from the race itself to road closures.

17:36 - When was the last time you purchased a magazine? Was it recently? Was it as recent as the last decade? Magazines seem to be going under left and right, and the newsstands at the grocery store went from an entire aisle to a smaller kiosk.

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Tuesday, 24 September 2019 08:20

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/24/2019

:19 - Tuesday is Voter Registration Day, and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose joined the program to encourage folks to sign up today. He also talked to Ray about the increased voting booth security ahead of this and next year’s elections.

6:46 - After the passing of TV broadcaster Fred McLeod, the former radio voice of the Cavs, John Michael, will swing over to the television side. That left an opening for the radio gig, which went to WEOL’s Tim Alcorn. He joined Ray to talk about how this is a dream job, how he grew up listening to Joe Tait, and a little on the new look Cavaliers.

13:12 - The states that have legalized recreational marijuana are experiencing massive population growth. With that in mind, will other states follow suit?

16:35 - Bob DiBiasio from the Tribe joined the show to answer both Ray’s and our listeners’ questions. The topics discussed were on favorite sports memorabilia and the differences between old Cleveland Stadium and Progressive Field.

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Monday, 23 September 2019 08:33

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/23/2019

:19 - The Browns had a great chance to tie or even take the lead late in the game against the Los Angeles Rams….until some suspect play calling ended the contest, 20-13, in favor of LA. Ray and Tony had a field day discussing Freddie Kitchens and his head-scratching play calls, which included a 4th & 9 draw play in the fourth quarter, and four-straight incomplete pass attempts inside the five yard line.

5:45 - It’s a Monday show, and our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to answer questions on your pets. Some of those questions included organ troubles, including urinary track issues.

14:19 - The Buckeyes easily took care of Miami of Ohio over the weekend, 76-5. Why are these butt-whooping contests being scheduled? Is it all about money? That’s what the panel believes.

20:59 - Would you run with the bulls? How about swimming with sharks? Maybe head north and take on the Iditarod? Ray mentioned a few of these extreme adventures.

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Friday, 13 September 2019 07:21

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/13/2019

:19 - The report cards for the 2018-2019 school year are out, and Akron Public Schools gets a D. APS superintendent David James stopped by the studio to discuss the test scores, as well as the graduation rates, which have gone up since 2014.

8:43 - Who are the best actors and actresses to have never won an Academy Award (Glenn Close and Harrison Ford, to name two)? Ray runs down the list, and Tony has a similar list of actors we may have been surprised to know they own an Oscar, like Nic Cage and Whoopi Goldberg.

16:32 - Speaking of actors, Scott Wynn talks to Ray about what’s happening at the movies. Jennifer Lopez’s Hustlers is out this weekend, and the live-action Aladdin is on DVD and streaming.

19:16 - Do you know your best friend’s phone number by heart? Did you call Moviefone to hear what’s opening in theaters? These are just a couple of things we as a people don’t do anymore.

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Friday, 13 September 2019 06:54

WAKR's Ray Horner Sits Down With ADM Board

Ray Horner sat down with members of the ADM Board in Summit County, discussing the various services they provide for the community.

Jerry Craig - Executive director, ADM Board & Gizelle Jones - VANTAGE Aging

China Darrington - Opiate & Addiction Task Force

Daniel Bennett - Greenleaf Family Center, suicide prevention

Doug Smith - Chief Clinical Officer, ADM Board

Jennifer Knott - Child Guidance & Family Solutions

Kim Patton - Coordinator of Addictions, ADM Board

Thursday, 12 September 2019 08:23

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/12/2019

:19 - Just how dangerous is vaping? What is its appeal, especially among younger folks? Dr. Starla Martinez from Akron Children’s Hospital discussed the risks of flavored E-cigarettes.

8:07 - Continuing on the topic of vaping, Senator Sherrod Brown shared his thoughts on the tobacco industry, which he believes has purposely targeted young people. He also talked about workers’ rights, something he’s very passionate about due to threats of automation.

12:22 - Goodwill and the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation have a partnership which will help give away homecoming dresses, shoes, and other accessories before the big dances. Judge Linda Teodosio joined Ray to talk about the three giveaways, which will be on September 14th, September 21st, and October 5th at the Goodwill Service Center on E. Waterloo Road.

17:23 - In California, a bill called Fair Pay to Play has been passed along to the governor, which is the first step in allowing student-athletes to be paid for their likeness on promotional NCAA products and appearances.

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Wednesday, 11 September 2019 08:32

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/11/2019

:19 - It’s been 18 years since the tragic terrorist attack that occurred in New York City, the Pentagon in D.C., and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kevin Kern joined the program to discuss the historic significance of September 11th, and how it has become our generation’s Pearl Harbor.

8:27 - Another tragedy hit home on Monday evening, as we heard word that Cavaliers broadcaster Fred McLeod passed away at the age of 67. Ray and Tony reflected on Fred’s broadcasts and personality, which has not only been a constant on TV since 2006, but he’s a fellow Northeast Ohioan who worked at Channel 8 before moving to Detroit.

15:16 - Continuing on with 9/11, Tim Dimoff from SACS Consulting & Investigative Services joined Ray to look at how homeland security measures have changed from the time the attacks occurred to now.

20:42 - Is vaping a better alternative to smoking? Not really, according to recent reports.

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Tuesday, 10 September 2019 09:04

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/10/2019

:19 - The Browns better get their acts together ahead of next Monday’s matchup against the Jets, according to everyone including our guest Terry Pluto. The award-winning sportswriter recapped the Browns’ undisciplined performance on Sunday, and he also touched on the Indians, who are still in the hunt for either the wild card or the AL Central.

11:58 - A topic near and dear to Tony’s heart is fast food, so Ray mentioned a few of the worst rated quick service restaurants around the country.

16:35 - Tribe VP Bob DiBiasio joined the show for his usual Tuesday Hey Bobby! segment. He talked about his favorite non-superstar Indians from yesteryear, and discussed the scheduling conflicts they may have with the other pro teams in town.

20:51 - HGTV has purchased the old Brady Bunch house, and they invited the Brady kids back for their reality fixer-upper show. The panel had some fun talking about the Brady kids in the present day.

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Monday, 09 September 2019 09:13

Ray Horner Podcast - 9/9/2019

:19 - Today starts Suicide Prevention Week. Many Americans have sadly encountered a family member, friend, coworker, or acquaintance who have either suffered from depression or suicidal thoughts, and some have even attempted and completed the act. Daniel Bennett is with the Greenleaf Family Center here in Akron, and he talked about the warning signs of a suicidal person and how to address them.

5:03 - Not a good afternoon on the lakefront, as the Browns dropped yet another opener to the Tennessee Titans, 43-13. Ray and Tony began Monday’s show recapping the largely undisciplined performance by the Browns, who caused 18 penalties.

12:03 - After 45 days, the Kenmore Leg westbound on I-76 is open, and now the eastbound lanes will close till the end of October. ODOT’s Justin Chesnic explains.

15:13 - And finally, our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs answered questions on your pets.

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