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Tuesday, 29 October 2019 08:56
Ray Horner Podcast - 10/29/2019
:19 - According to Ray and Tony, it’s time for the Browns to admit their mistake in hiring Freddie Kitchens as head coach and finally part ways. They discuss his lack of self accountability and pushing the blame solely onto the players, something previous coach Hue Jackson (who was fired by the Browns a year ago today) did frequently.
5:00 - Our political analyst from Malone University is Dr. David Beer, and he talked about the impeachment vote that’s set to hit the House.
13:38 - We talk a lot about the opioid epidemic that has affected our area, but what about alcohol abuse?
19:37 - Remember My Mother the Car? How about Cop Rock? Hello, Larry? These are considered the worst TV shows by TV Guide.
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Thursday, 24 October 2019 09:01
Ray Horner Podcast - 10/24/2019
:19 - Longtime newscaster in the Cleveland market, Romona Robinson, has remained busy since her time at Cleveland 19 ended. She’s out with her second book, Your Voice is Your Power, and she talked to Ray about her writing process and reaching out to members of the community.
9:29 - Today is National Bologna Day (or is it Baloney? Is it ketchup or catsup? Anyway…) Ray mentioned how a bologna sandwich has helped him with stomach troubles in the past, which segued into Yoo-Hoo helping the dreaded hangover.
14:25 - From the chaos in Syria to Brexit to the impeachment proceedings, how are these affecting the markets? Robert Dodaro from Prism Wealth Management explains, specifically how the focus on impeachment may actually be a good thing for the markets.
18:42 - And finally, with the chillier weather among us, it’s about time for the fall cleanup. Master gardener Jeanne Poremski discussed that, as well as the warmer autumn and critters in the yard.
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Friday, 20 September 2019 10:03
The Ray Horner Show Podcast 09-20-19
On the Friday edition of The Ray Horner Show Podcast:
- Aaron Coleman sits down with this week's Students Athletes of the Week from Woodridge High School
- Golf pro Dan Dauk talks about more women getting into Golf
- Ray & the gang decide what television character they are most similar to
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Thursday, 19 September 2019 10:54
The Ray Horner Morning Show Podcast 09-19-19
On the Thursday edition of The Ray Horner Morning Show:
- Stow HS Football coach Tom Phillips discusses Bulldog football
- Billie Jo David, Dir. of Communications for the Summit DD explains the agency's move to Cuyahoga Falls & Barberton
- Mark Dawidziak talks with Ray about his latest book on "The Shawshank Redemption"
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Wednesday, 18 September 2019 10:11
The Ray Horner Show Podcast 09-18-19
On the Wednesday edition of the Ray Horner Morning Show:
Wade Fallon & Carter Derrig from Coventry High School take part in the Academic Exam
Joyce Lagios stops by to discuss the 61st annual Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church & Greek Festival
Dr Joe Congini talks about sports injuries to high school vs. pro athletes
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Tuesday, 17 September 2019 10:52
The Ray Horner Show Podcast 09-17-19
On the Tuesday edition of the Ray Horner Morning Show:
Robert Dodaro, Prism Wealth Management talking debt
Ben Curtis, Pro golfer promoting wine tasting event benefiting Ben Curtis Family Foundation
Fred Greetham, Orange & Brown Report on the Browns win vs NYJ
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Friday, 23 August 2019 09:00
Ray Horner Podcast - 8/23/2019
:19 - Friday’s show, as usual, began on a light note: breaking down the Donny & Marie Star Wars variety show! This segued into a conversation on variety shows from years past and Star Wars through the decades.
8:40 - With the 2020 presidential race in full bloom, the University of Akron has a class for their students to prepare. Dr. David Cohen talked about the course, which is called Campaign Battleground.
14:34 - Another light weekend at the movies, but Scott Wynn is here for you in case you’re interested.
16:52 - Heading to a restaurant tonight? Here are some of the most popular items inside chain restaurants across the land.
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Thursday, 22 August 2019 08:51
Ray Horner Podcast - 8/22/2019
:19 - Controversy surrounds…Dancing With the Stars? Many are not happy with a member of the new cast of stars, as former press secretary Sean Spicer is a part of it. The panel on the morning show chatted about it (even though no one on the show watches Dancing With the Stars).
5:35 - Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, called into the show to discuss all things surrounding President Trump, including background checks on guns and immigration.
13:16 - The XFL is back, to the delight of….some. The new teams, their names, and the coaches were announced on Wednesday, and the league will begin (again) in 2020.
18:15 - What’s the possibility that Route 8 can become an interstate? Councilman Mike Rasor touched on what needs to be done.
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Wednesday, 21 August 2019 08:43
Ray Horner Podcast - 8/21/2019
:19 - Ray and Tony often walk our area’s malls and they’ve observed the changing of retail. Summit Mall seems to have a better grasp, but according to Tony, Chapel Hill Mall is in deep trouble, with only a third of the mall being occupied.
5:50 - President Trump is mulling over a possible payroll tax cut. Will this help as thoughts of a recession keep popping up? Prism Wealth Management’s Robert Dodaro shares his thoughts.
10:05 - As far as sports popularity goes, football continues to be king, while baseball is only big with the 55 and older crowd. Will younger Americans ever be excited about baseball as it heads towards being a niche sport?
18:19 - The bottled water craze has been big for the last couple of decades, but for how long?
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019 08:39
Ray Horner Podcast - 8/20/2019
:19 - Tony is back from his three-day weekend in Eastern Pennsylvania. He took his fiancee to Philadelphia for some sightseeing and cheesesteaks, though their trip to the Backstreet Boys concert got postponed.
8:37 - White supremacist symbols seem to be increasing this day in age due to the influx of social media. Ray and Tony talked about what’s known as “trolling,” and how toxic online culture has crept into the mainstream.
14:48 - Bob DiBiasio from the Tribe joined the program, and he talked about the progression of Carlos Carrasco, regression of Corey Kluber, and if the Indians will put together an Old Timers’ Game anytime soon.
19:47 - Ray mentioned a list of the friendliest and unfriendliest states in the union. Friendliest was in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and the unfriendliest is the state with the Finger Lakes.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2019 08:36
Ray Horner Podcast - 8/19/2019
:19 - Monday was a sad one for us on the air and in the Akron area, as Dr. Tim Brown is moving away after two decades at Akron General. Dr. Brown had one final visit in studio before he heads to Athens, Georgia, and he talked generally about the medical field as a whole.
16:49 - Our friend and author James Renner came on to promote his Porchlight Project, which helps either solve or find closure in cold cases.
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Friday, 02 August 2019 08:48
Ray Horner Podcast - 8/2/2019
:19 - We finally caught up with Akron mayor Dan Horrigan, who stopped by the studio. Not only did he talk about the area acquiring the Amazon fulfillment center, but he discussed the process and if there will be a spillover effect, causing more businesses to stay in or flock to Akron.
11:26 - The city of Dayton has passed a measure for their town’s employees to abstain from tobacco use due to rising healthcare costs. Is this a good thing, or will this be a slippery slope?
17:50 - After a week where Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood was released to rave reviews, we’re back to the high-impact action films in Hobbs & Shaw. Our movie guy Scott Wynn touched on those films this week.
20:38 - And finally, to end the week on a fun note, Ray mentioned the top ten one-hit wonders of the 1980s. Not surprisingly, Tony guessed every one of the artists correctly.
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Thursday, 01 August 2019 08:43
Ray Horner Podcast - 8/1/2019
:19 - The second round of debates for the Democrats occurred this week, and there is a definite divide between the more moderate wing and the liberal side. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, broke down the debates with Ray, mainly on the ideological split, the attacks on Joe Biden, and the future of Tim Ryan.
7:40 - Speaking of Democrats, US Senator Sherrod Brown joined the show to talk infrastructure, the debates, and a little on the Indians’ trading of Trevor Bauer.
13:00 - Get ready to close your ears, it’s time for the most annoying songs of all time!
16:40 - And finally, master gardener Jeanne Poremski was on the run so she called in today. Topics with her discussed were more on the powdery mildew, growing cucumbers, finding mushrooms in the garden, and the health of our trees as we begin August.
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Wednesday, 31 July 2019 08:26
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/31/2019
:19 - After the Indians’ 2-0 loss to the Houston Astros, they took care of a couple of needs in a big three-team trade. The Tribe sent Trevor Bauer to the Reds, and picked up a haul from both Cincinnati and San Diego in acquiring the bats of Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes. Ray and Tony touched on the deal, which, out of the three teams, benefits the Indians the most.
6:19 - Tuesday was Barberton mayor Bill Judge’s state of the city address, and he recapped what he mentioned with Ray the next morning. Those topics included the loss of B&W and the gain of the Amazon fulfillment center in the immediate area.
12:48 - Norton superintendent Dana Addis talked about We Roar Together, a new five-year plan for their school system.
17:53 - Ray and Tony talked a little more on the trade, and more on Bauer’s contract and antics.
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Monday, 29 July 2019 08:52
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/29/2019
:19 - Ray is back from his vacation, though it wasn’t a vacation for Trevor Bauer and the Indians on Sunday. After imploding on the mound during the Indians’ 9-6 loss to Kansas City, a visibly upset Bauer launched a ball over the centerfield fence before leaving the mound. Ray and Tony discussed this topic in depth.
6:31 - A little more on the Bauer saga and how pitchers and athletes should conduct themselves.
13:20 - Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by as always this Monday, and he touched on the wave of heartworm occurring in the Akron area due to the wet spring/early summer and influx of mosquitos. Dr. Riggs is also the veterinarian at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, and he shared some facts about sharks during Shark Week.
19:32 - Today is National Chicken Wing Day, and Ray mentioned a few facts on chicken wings, which were invented at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York in 1964.
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Friday, 26 July 2019 08:06
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/26/2019
:19 - As Ray Horner wraps up his vacation in South Carolina, Tony Mazur fills in once again. Tony pondered why local television did not work in Akron with WAKR/TV-23. This apparently set off a bat signal, and former WAKR/WAKC newsman Mark Williamson (now with Akron Public Schools) called into the program to discuss why Akron TV seemed doomed from the beginning.
8:01 - William Sanderson is a character actor who’s appeared in everything from Deadwood to The Rocketeer, to 1982’s Blade Runner. He may be best known for his comedic cameos as Larry from the sitcom Newhart. He talked about his career playing various roles, and he promoted his new book Yes, I’m That Guy: The Rough-And-Tumble Life of a Character Actor.
19:03 - Our movie guy and WQMX morning man Scott Wynn stopped by to talk about what’s happening at the theaters. Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is out now, and the Mr. Rogers trailer with Tom Hanks has made waves.
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019 08:20
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/24/2019
:19 - An ongoing segment when Tony Mazur fills in for Ray is what folks are outraged by today. Yesterday, it was someone mad at Macy’s because they sold “body-shaming” plates. Today, a journalist is upset with Forever 21 for selling shorts that say “Fake News.” This segued into a segment on Berkeley, California coming up with gender-neutral words to be used around town.
9:10 - Could Al Franken be back in the clear? Are the Democrats and #MeToo movement forgiving of him? And why do people in positions of power think they can do whatever it is they please?
17:42 - Talk of $15 and even $20 an hour for minimum wage has been going on this week, and that led the panel to discuss what their first jobs were and what they were like.
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Tuesday, 23 July 2019 09:00
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/23/2019
:19 - The trailer for It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was released on Monday, and guest host Tony Mazur began the program discussing Tom Hanks’s new role and his childhood love of Mr. Fred Rogers.
7:58 - A topic near and dear to Tony’s heart is the outrage peddling happening in the present day. From the Gadsden Flag being racist to air conditioning being sexist, there is no shortage of outrage. Today’s big topic: dinner plates that fat-shame.
16:37 - The Indians took care of the Blue Jays last night, 7-3, thanks to rookie Oscar Mercado doing it all. Bob DiBiasio from the Tribe talked about the young outfielder and how he’s injected new life into the three-time reigning AL Central champs.
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Friday, 19 July 2019 09:25
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/19/2019
:19 - The Indians swept the Tigers and they are set to take on the Kansas City Royals. It’s pretty obvious the Indians have had a favorable schedule of late, but are there too many division games per season? What can be done?
3:42 - This weekend is the All-American Soap Box Derby, and FirstEnergy has agreed to renew its sponsorship of the event. CEO Chuck Jones called in to talk about the partnership.
10:10 - President Trump has confirmed the United States shot down an Iranian drone. What will this lead to, if anything? The panel discussed the current matters, as well as going back a few years to the Iran Deal.
15:22 - The weather will be scorching hot this weekend, so why not cool off in a movie theater and watch a(nother) Disney reboot? Our movie guy Scott Wynn chats about The Lion King on its 25th anniversary, as well as the Top Gun: Maverick trailer.
17:51 - As mentioned above, it’s Soap Box Derby weekend, and Ray sat down off the air with Ron Reed, author of the new book A Look Back, which chronicles the days of the derby from 1946 to 1959.
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Tuesday, 09 July 2019 07:57
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/9/2019
:19 - Though the Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit more than 90 home runs, the Mets’ Pete Alonso prevailed and won the Home Run Derby. While Tony watched and enjoyed it, he’s still on this diatribe about "juiced-up” baseballs hurting the regular season games.
5:34 - All eyes in the sports world these last few days have been on Northeast Ohio, and that continues tonight with the MLB All-Star Game. Bob DiBiasio from the Tribe gave us a preview of how busy he and his compadres at Progressive Field have been.
15:12 - Volunteers have been a huge part of any golf tournament at Firestone Country Club. Barb Dietrich has been a fixture there for sixty years, and she joined Ray to talk about her years at Firestone.
20:00 - We hear about box office blockbusters, but what about the worst box office bombs?
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Thursday, 04 July 2019 07:34
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/4/2019
:20 - Guest host Tony Mazur filled in for Ray on July 4th, and he opened the show talking about how Americans lack gratitude when it comes to celebrating a day like this. He brought up the recent demonstrations and attacks in Portland by the group Antifa on journalist Andy Ngo.
13:26 - Tony, like many other impressionable young men in the second half of the twentieth century, grew up on Mad Magazine. It was announced Wednesday night that Mad will soon be no more, after 67 years. Tony salutes the magazine and the great, iconic artists who’ve drawn for the publication since basically the beginning.
22:55 - Here’s just a couple of fun facts about July 4th to end today’s podcast.
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Wednesday, 03 July 2019 08:42
Ray Horner Podcast - 7/3/2019
:19 - Nike was ready to release a shoe with the original United States flag created by Betsy Ross, but their spokesman and former NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, intervened, saying the flag represents racism and slavery. Ray, Tony, and Jeanne discussed this “controversy,” or lack thereof, and how it could be a publicity stunt in having folks talk about Nike again.
10:32 - There aren’t many Fourth of July movies out there, but Jaws was ranked the number one film for the holiday. That prompted Ray to bring up some fun facts about the summer blockbuster, which is celebrating its 44th anniversary.
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Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:39
Ray Horner Podcast - 6/27/2019
:17 - WAKR’s Kris Drew is a black male, and while he played baseball growing up, most of his friends did not due to it being a pricy sport. Is youth baseball going the way of hockey as far as expenses go, and what will it take for urban areas to embrace the sport again?
11:48 - Chick-Fil-A has been named America’s favorite fast food establishment. This topic seems to come up every so often on the show, so the panel went around to talk about their personal favorite fast food joints.
19:48 - We’re two weeks away from the Bridgestone Senior Players at Firestone, and executive director Don Padgett joined the program to provide some information on the tournament for the fans and listeners.
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Monday, 24 June 2019 09:06
Ray Horner Podcast - 6/24/2019
:17 - Movie theaters were abuzz over the weekend with Toy Story 4 opening, but are movie goers tiring of franchises (i.e., Marvel, Star Wars, etc.)? And what will be the future of movie theaters going forward?
9:16 - Dr. David Beer is a professor of political science at Malone University, and he is our resident political analyst on the morning show. He talked to Ray about a slew of topics such as Iran and the United States’ strategy over it, the deportation of illegal immigrants, and the upcoming Democratic debates.
16:46 - Michael Gershe was involved in a car accident when he was just eight weeks old, with his mother being killed by a drunk driver. He has lived to tell his story through humor, and his mission is to educate others on the effects of impaired driving through his program and new book, The Magic of Life. He talked about his book on the air with Ray.
22:49 - And finally, veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to chat about heart worm and ticks this time of year.
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Tuesday, 18 June 2019 08:20
Ray Horner Podcast - 6/18/2019
:17 - There is still plenty of rain in the forecast this week, and the hardest hit as of Tuesday morning has been the Barberton area, which collects water like a fishbowl. Barberton mayor Bill Judge rejoined to the show to provide an update on his town, from the flooding on Barber Road to the residential streets.
7:00 - WAKR’s Kris Drew has returned to not just the studios, but the United States after some mission work in Haiti. He talked to Ray about what he saw in the country and how he was able to help.
12:24 - Just a few weeks away from the MLB All-Star Game, and those around Progressive Field have been busy preparing. Tribe VP Bob DiBiasio joined the program to talk about a setback with Bradley Zimmer, the upcoming trade deadline, and the Midsummer Classic.
20:26 - Tony watched Francisco Lindor’s home run travel 406 feet, which off the bat looked like a double in the gap. Tony and Ray touched on the alarming home run rates in baseball, where a player such as Hunter Renfroe could hit 50 home runs this season.
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Monday, 03 June 2019 08:44
Ray Horner Podcast - 6/3/2019
:17 - We’re a month away from the MLB All-Star Game and festivities at Cleveland’s Progressive Field. The Home Run Derby is one of those festivities, and it seems to have lost its luster over time, as has the all-star game itself. Could this be traced back to interleague play?
7:25 - Last night, Rep. Tim Ryan hosted a town hall on CNN. Not a nationally known name like a Joe Biden and a Bernie Sanders, but could his background and ideas make waves in the Democrat Party?
17:25 - June is upon us, and our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by to prep your pets for the warmer weather. Dr. Riggs talked about grass chewing by dogs, allergies, and even skunks.
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Thursday, 30 May 2019 08:09
Ray Horner Podcast - 5/30/2019
:17 - A recent study looks pretty bleak for America, as Millennials are not having kids at the rate of previous generations, and it could affect the economy. The two Millennials in the studio, Tony and Steffany, are both childless and weighed in.
6:45 - Today is the final day of the year from Akron Public Schools students. From the I Promise school to all the new career academies, David James has been quite busy, but he spared a few minutes in studio with Ray to recap the school year that was.
19:22 - Robert Mueller spoke on Wednesday, and many on the political left wonder if that will lead congress to go forward with an impeachment proceeding for President Donald Trump. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, reviewed Mueller’s press conference and the possibility of impeachment, which he admits may help Trump in 2020.
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Friday, 26 April 2019 08:46
Ray Horner Podcast - 4/26/2019
:17 - The great Carol Burnett turns 86 today, and it got everything thinking about classic (and not-so-classic) variety shows from yesteryear.
3:58 - Our movie guy Scott Wynn stopped by to talk about the only film anyone cares about this week: Avengers: Endgame.
5:55 - There is a lot of hoopla that goes into the NFL Draft, but it can be a boon for an economy such as Nashville. Ray and Tony reminisced over draft days in the past, and even promoted the picks happening on Saturday at Lock 3.
12:16 - Our weekend host, Kris Drew, is a massive Ohio State fan, and he and Ray chatted about some of the Buckeyes that have been and will be picked in the NFL Draft.
19:30 - It’s a wet weekend, so golf may not be in the cards for many. Our golf pro Dan Dauk came on to talk about playing in cold and damp climate of Akron.
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Monday, 22 April 2019 09:37
Ray Horner Podcast - 4/22/2019
:17 - In Polish traditions, the day after Easter is known as Dyngus Day. And while it’s a relatively new holiday in America, it dates back hundreds of years in Poland. Tony is Polish and all about Dyngus Day, which is typically celebrated in certain Cleveland area neighborhoods.
5:17 - Perhaps the most polarizing topic with parents these days has been vaccinations, and because of this, measles has made an unfortunate comeback. Dr. Tim Brown from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General stopped by to talk about the measles outbreak and the information surrounding vaccines.
15:26 - Our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs talked about issues involving older dogs and ailing hind legs.
21:04 - We lost Glen Campbell two years ago, but he was born on this date in 1936, and Ray spoke of the Rhinestone Cowboy’s impact on the entertainment world in the 1960s and ‘70s.
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Monday, 25 March 2019 10:22
Ray Horner Podcast - 3/25/2019
:17 - Robert Mueller’s report on Russian collusion has been submitted, and it seems President Trump, in a way, has been exonerated. Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the findings in the report, as well as the 2020 Democratic candidates for president.
9:00 - Ahead of their opening game on Thursday, the Indians will have an infield of household names: Eric Stamets, Brad Miller, and Max Moroff.
16:26 - Dr. Gary Riggs stopped by today, as he always does on Mondays, to talk about your pets. Specifically, it is spring break, and folks are taking pets with them on their travels.
29:34 - Time now for our Business of the Week! We trek on down to Green to Menches Bros. as we devour their mouth-watering burgers on the air.
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Thursday, 21 March 2019 08:31
Ray Horner Podcast - 3/21/2019
:17 - We began Thursday’s show hot on a gun debate. Basically, the debate boiled down to “why do we need military-style weaponry?” Ray and Jeanne asked that question, while Tony and Steffany took the other side.
20:50 - Speaking of age limits and bans, Cuyahoga Falls could be the next city to raise the age of buying tobacco products to 21. Mayor Don Walters called in to talk about the initiative coming from the Summit County Health Department to raise the ages, not just for cigarettes but for vaping.
25:54 - How much of a problem is vaping with young people? A sizable one, apparently, if high schoolers are partaking in this activity.
33:03 - Executive director of the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship, Don Padgett, came on for his weekly visit with Ray. The tournament will be held July 11-14th.
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Tuesday, 26 February 2019 10:29
Indians Radio Week, Day 2
Today is Indians Radio Week Day 2, and Ray Horner is rubbing elbows with everyone at the Cleveland Indians spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. On day two, Ray sat down with several members of the Tribe, both players and staff.
:30 - Manager Terry Francona spoke about managing without his father, dealing with the Michael Jordan baseball circus in Birmingham, and his favorite Pittsburgh Pirates players from back in the day.
6:54 - Team president Chris Antonetti touched on the crazy offseason, both on the Indians’ front and in Major League Baseball overall.
13:19 - General manager Mike Chernoff mentioned how analytics and the eye test go into judging personnel.
20:20 - Ryan Flaherty is trying to make the ball club, and he plans to prove himself by playing multiple positions.
25:19 - Second year player Shane Bieber is back with Ray to discuss his first spring training as a big leaguer and meshing with his fellow hurlers.
30:34 - Outfielder Greg Allen talks about how and where he can contribute to the lineup.
33:41 - Newcomer Jake Bauers came from Tampa Bay in the Yandy Diaz trade, and he talked about his rookie season in St. Pete and what he’s learned for year two.
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Monday, 25 February 2019 11:06
Indians Radio Week, Day 1
Today is Indians Radio Week Day 1, and Ray Horner is rubbing elbows with everyone at the Cleveland Indians spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. On the first day, Ray sat down with several members of the Tribe, both players and staff. :29 - Relief pitcher Dan Otero talked about the bullpen and changing faces. 8:06 - Infield coach Mike Sarbaugh chatted about Francisco Lindor and the infield. 13:02 - Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus stopped by the radio table to touch on how the first weekend looked in Arizona. 22:43 - Southpaw reliever Tyler Olson tries to improve on his disappointing 2018 season. 26:51 - VP Bob DiBiaso mentioned his relationship with Bob Feller and previewed the 2019 season ahead. 35:02 - Outfielder Tyler Naquin on bulking up and wanting a spot as an everyday player. 37:04 - Starting pitcher Shane Bieber recaps his 2018 rookie campaign and looks ahead to 2019. 40:11 - Closer Brad Hand, who came over in a trade from San Diego, is ready for his first spring training with the Indians.
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Tuesday, 19 February 2019 13:48
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/19/2019
:17 - The 2016 election doesn’t seem so long ago, and now we’re already looking at 2020. It was announced this morning that Bernie Sanders will join the seemingly countless supply of Democratic candidates, so Ray, Jeanne, and Tony chatted about the ever-changing progressive field.
15:52 - At the all-star break, the Cavaliers are a whopping 12-46 on the season. The voice of the Cavs, John Michael, joined the show to talk about the team overall, Coach Larry Drew, and the landscape of the NBA.
36:04 - Tuesday is tax day, at least for us on the Ray Horner Morning Show. Doug Klein stopped by to go over some small business tax tips.
45:45 - And finally, our Browns guy Fred Greetham gave us a taste of the offseason and what John Dorsey has on his plate.
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Monday, 18 February 2019 10:23
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/18/2019
:17 - Today is Presidents Day, and Ray and Tony brought up some factoids about presidents from years gone by, as well as their most and least favorites. Ray is a fan of Teddy Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama, while Tony enjoyed Calvin Coolidge and had less-than-favorable things to say about Woodrow Wilson.
7:59 - It was announced Friday than Akron Public Schools superintendent David James has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the University of Akron. James mentioned how proud he is to have a solid working partnership between Akron Public Schools and the university.
18:30 - Also announced Friday is the contract extension for soccer coach Jared Embick at Akron. Embick spoke to Ray about his time so far with the Zips, and how he helped make them one of the best soccer programs in the country.
24:02 - Dr. Gary Riggs usually talks about your pets, but what about your veterinarians? How does the care differ?
35:02 - And finally, it’s Monday, and it’s time for our Business of the Week! Ray talked with James Eckman from Inman Productions LLC about his photography studio.
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Thursday, 14 February 2019 09:00
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/14/2019
:17 - It’s been one year since the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Unfortunately, we’ve seen several school shootings since then, but this one in particular has stood out in recent memory. SACS Consulting & Investigative Services president and CEO Tim Dimoff was actually in Parkland recently, and he joined the show to discuss what has changed security-wise since then.
7:23 - Green mayor Gerard Neugebauer and fire chief Brian Lloyd stopped by the studio to touch on Green’s new community paramedic program for seniors.
14:12 - It sounds like an agreement to keep funding the government will happen, even if both parties are not excited about what is in the bill. Dr. David Beer talked about the extension of government and the money towards building more wall on the border.
23:03 - Pitchers and catchers have reported to camp, and Indians broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus reports to the Ray Horner Morning Show. Rosenhaus talked about the Francisco Lindor injury and who will replace him, especially with numerous free agents on the couch waiting for a call.
32:03 - In these cold winter months, what are some classic TV shows to binge-watch on a snowy weekend? The panel brought up theirs, which included Columbo, Golden Girls, Cannon, and Taxi.
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Monday, 11 February 2019 09:47
Ray Horner Podcast - 2/11/2019
:17 - It was announced late Friday that Francisco Lindor will be out close to two months, which would have him out through spring training and even a couple of weeks into the regular season. Ray and Tony mentioned how this will affect the Indians’ start.
8:28 - February is the month where we focus on heart health, and that’s what Cleveland Clinic-Akron General’s Dr. Tim Brown discussed with Ray this morning.
18:59 - As this podcast was uploading, it’s snowing outside. But that doesn’t mean we can’t talk RubberDucks baseball. Ducks’ GM Jim Pfander promoted the tickets being on sale, and even mentioned some of the promotions for the season. The RubberDucks also have a new orange jersey, which was first unveiled two weeks ago at the Corbin Bernsen hot stove dinner.
28:54 - Each Monday morning, Dr. Gary Riggs talks about anything animal related (he is, after all, a veterinarian), whether it’s about your pets or the wildlife. Today, Dr. Riggs touched on polar bears and tigers and how they are nearing extinction.
39:08 - Time now for our Business of the Week! We head down the street from our studios to the White Pond Paradise spa.
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Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:10
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/31/2019
:17 - Barberton mayor Bill Judge called into the program Thursday to discuss some of the layoffs coming to the city and how they tried consolidate services to make ends meet.
11:30 - Break out the orange golf balls and Whitey’s chili, it’s time for the 29th annual Chili Open! Jim Redmond from the Akron Rotary and George Murphy, president of Wayne Homes, stopped by to talk about Saturday’s event.
15:58 - There have been rumors about a new automaker looking to occupy the now-former GM plant in Lordstown, but who will come in and when? WFMJ (and former WAKR) news anchor Lindsay McCoy is plugged in to what is happening in the Mahoning Valley area, and she talked to Ray about what she has heard.
23:40 - Classical music and football rarely go hand in hand, but they will on Saturday night at the Canton Symphony! Assistant conductor Matthew Jaroszewicz stopped by the studio to preview their performance of the classic Harold Lloyd silent film The Freshman.
30:27 - The American Red Cross’ Acts of Courage is happening Thursday March 7th at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn on West Market Street. Mary Williams from the Red Cross came in studio to promote the event.
34:02 - Today, if he was still alive, would have been Jackie Robinson’s 100th birthday. Ray and Tony talked about Jackie’s life and legacy, and the impact his character and performance continues to have this day.
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Thursday, 31 January 2019 11:10
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/31/2019
:17 - Barberton mayor Bill Judge called into the program Thursday to discuss some of the layoffs coming to the city and how they tried consolidate services to make ends meet.
11:30 - Break out the orange golf balls and Whitey’s chili, it’s time for the 29th annual Chili Open! Jim Redmond from the Akron Rotary and George Murphy, president of Wayne Homes, stopped by to talk about Saturday’s event.
15:58 - There have been rumors about a new automaker looking to occupy the now-former GM plant in Lordstown, but who will come in and when? WFMJ (and former WAKR) news anchor Lindsay McCoy is plugged in to what is happening in the Mahoning Valley area, and she talked to Ray about what she has heard.
23:40 - Classical music and football rarely go hand in hand, but they will on Saturday night at the Canton Symphony! Assistant conductor Matthew Jaroszewicz stopped by the studio to preview their performance of the classic Harold Lloyd silent film The Freshman.
30:27 - The American Red Cross’ Acts of Courage is happening Thursday March 7th at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn on West Market Street. Mary Williams from the Red Cross came in studio to promote the event.
34:02 - Today, if he was still alive, would have been Jackie Robinson’s 100th birthday. Ray and Tony talked about Jackie’s life and legacy, and the impact his character and performance continues to have this day.
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Wednesday, 30 January 2019 10:27
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/30/2019
:17 - Late Tuesday morning, a rumor floated around the Akron area about Don Plusquellic throwing his hat in the ring for mayor. If you recall, Plusquellic was mayor of Akron from 1987 till May 2015. If the reports are true, would be be a real threat to current mayor Dan Horrigan?
10:19 - Today is the coldest day of the year (so far), with the high in negative digits. While schools and some offices in the area are closed, there is still some black ice on the roads, so Kevin Thomas from Akron AAA stopped by to give some travel tips for the icy conditions.
19:32 - Maroon 5 with Big Boi and Travis Scott will be entertaining folks at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. According to Ranker, Prince had the best halftime performance, which was Tony’s favorite. The panel went over some of their favorite performances and anything Super Bowl related.
30:02 - You know him from the silver and small screen. The star of such TV shows like LA Law and Psych and films Major League and 25 Hill, Corbin Bernsen, called into the show today. He’ll be appearing at the Akron RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet this Friday.
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Tuesday, 29 January 2019 10:30
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/29/2019
:17 - Quite an eventful way to begin a Tuesday. First, Ward 2 councilman Bruce Kilby sounded off in the Akron Beacon Journal on the mayor’s lack of awareness with city services during last week’s major snowfall. That prompted a response from….
8:30 - Mayor Dan Horrigan, who happened to be listening to Kilby’s commentary in the car, and presented a counterpoint.
13:26 - The city services are preparing for this week’s deep freeze, but what about the schools? Akron Public Schools superintendent David James joined the program to discuss how the district goes about the process of delaying or canceling school. He did break some news: Akron Public Schools are closed tomorrow.
20:22 - Every Tuesday during the tax season, Doug Klein will attempt to answer your tax questions.
28:40 - You may have heard about the cyber attack that happened over the weekend. SACS Security & Consulting president and CEO Tim Dimoff made some sense in how to prevent such attacks in the future.
34:42 - The Orange & Brown Report’s Fred Greetham stopped by to talk about the Browns’ offseason.
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Thursday, 24 January 2019 10:14
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/24/2019
:17 - James Rollins is a best-selling author, and is out with a new book called The Crucible. Ray talked to James about his book, which deals with artificial intelligence and how human nature can respond to it. He also talked about his inspiration for writing his unique style of novels.
6:05 - ESPN dropped a damning piece about Jimmy Haslam’s tenue as owner of the Cleveland Browns. Ray and Tony broke down the piece, which covers Haslam’s first six years at the helm, and how it all turned around with John Dorsey and Baker Mayfield.
23:12 - Sharon Tate would have been 76 today, but it was 50 years ago that she was brutally murdered. Ray and Tony chatted about the Manson murders and the strange subplots that stemmed from it.
30:40 - Next week begins Catholic Schools Week. Ray had Diocese of Cleveland superintendent Dr. Frank O'Linn called into the show to preview the week ahead.
35:12 - Who was your favorite news anchor from yesteryear? Walter Cronkite? Peter Jennings? Dorothy Fuldheim? Ray asked the panel their favorites, and even opened up the phones for listeners.
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Thursday, 17 January 2019 09:39
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/17/2019
:17 - Later in the podcast here, Senator Sherrod Brown joined the show. How much appeal does Sherrod have nationwide and especially with Millennials? Is America finally ready to elect a female president like Kamala Harris? The future of both the Democrats and Republicans may be quite interesting.
12:24 - As mentioned, Sherrod Brown called into the program. He is visiting some key areas that have been affected by anything from the partial government shutdown to the exodus of the auto industry.
18:30 - Ray and Tony talked at length about Bob Costas, who is now leaving NBC after nearly four decades. Costas, according to the panel, seemed to make even the smallest games big and the biggest games enormous, and they put Bob on the pantheon of classic American broadcasters.
25:08 - Our friends from the Western Reserve Playhouse stopped by to talk about and act out a scene Tartuffe, which is happening this weekend.
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Wednesday, 16 January 2019 09:44
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/16/2019
:17 - The topic of Netflix was brought up on yesterday’s podcast, and since then, it was announced they’re increasing their prices a couple of bucks. Will this help their revenue stream and continue with these critically-acclaimed original series? And what about those who have basic cable? What will that look like in a few short years?
15:35 - Last night at Brush High School, Tony had the pleasure of being a part of the Ball family. LaVar Ball was present in South Euclid-Lyndhurst to watch his son, LaMelo, and the entire SPIRE Academy squad take on Brush. Tony painted the picture of the atmosphere, with bordered on chaotic.
23:54 - Using nicotine to treat memory loss? Not as crazy as you’d think. Dr. Paul Newhouse, spokesperson and director from the Center for Cognitive Medicine at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center joined the show to talk about his studies.
29:32 - The OHSAA sent out a letter to parents for them to knock it off with harassing referees in high school sports, as it has caused a shortage of officials. Will this help at all?
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Friday, 11 January 2019 09:00
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/11/2019
:17 - Today’s Bride will be at the John S. Knight Center in Akron this weekend for a bridal show. Producer Tony is in the early stages of planning a wedding, and while he and his fiancee Leah are still looking for venues, it certainly won’t be a destination wedding.
8:20 - Former NFL player and local high school coach Jay Brophy came on the show to talk about a few football items. First, Ray and Jay talked about the hiring of Freddie Kitchens, then they mentioned the Rooney Rule and lack of minority coaches, and finally on this weekend’s games.
25:29 - Speaking of this weekend, Saturday is the annual TribeFest, held at the Cleveland Convention Center. Indians director of communications Curtis Danburg joined the program to preview the event.
30:42 - January 11th is the anniversary of the death of Paul Lynde, a favorite of Tony’s. As a tribute, they touched on the life and times of the hilarious star of Hollywood Squares.
35:19 - And finally, it’s Friday, so our movie guy Scott Wynn stopped by. Aquaman still tops the charts, and a new buddy comedy with Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston is out in theaters.
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Friday, 04 January 2019 09:08
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/4/2019
:17 - Friday's s show began talking about the purpose of live mascots at sporting events, which comes off the heels of the Texas Longhorns' steer prying loose and trying to gore UGA, the University of Georgia's Bulldog mascot. Maybe PETA is finally on the right side of something?
6:41 - It's day three of our local mayor roundup, and today, we went down to Green. Mayor Gerard Neugebauer stopped by to recap 2018 in Green, which culminated in their fight against and settlement with Nexus on the pipeline.
20:18 - Capital Financial's Richard Peterson called into the program to talk about Ohio raising the minimum wage up a few cents, and the affect it may have on small and larger businesses.
28:00 - Have you ever lost something like a wedding ring, jewelry, wallet, phone, etc., and you yourself have felt lost? Ray and the panel shared their experiences.
39:12 - With it being Friday, it's time to sit down with our movie guy Scott Wynn. Scott and Ray chatted about Escape Room, as well as the new Mary Poppins.
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Thursday, 03 January 2019 09:29
Ray Horner Podcast - 1/3/2019
:17 - January 2nd, 2019 was a brutal day if you were a celebrity born in 1942. “Mean Gene” Okerlund, Bob “Super Dave” Einstein, and Daryl “The Captain” Dragon all passed away on Wednesday, and all had huge careers in the 1970s and ‘80s. Ray and Tony chatted about their lives and brought up some fun facts.
6:32 - It’s day two of Ray’s meetings with the local mayors. Today, Barberton mayor Bill Judge called into the show to recap 2018 and look ahead to 2019, specifically how the Magic City can rebound after losing their largest employer.
16:36 - While it seems like people never eat at home anymore, the numbers for chain restaurants have gone way down in 2018. Eaters seem to be abandoning the chains and the sports bars and heading toward the ethnic-themed restaurants.
28:50 - During our Question of the Day, which was about former Cleveland Browns quarterbacks who threw the most touchdowns, Ray and Tony got into yet another discussion about who the team should hire as head coach.
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Thursday, 13 December 2018 09:45
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/13/2018
:17 - Victoria Lorenzen isn’t much different from a normal high school junior, except one major difference: she’s an airplane pilot. Her parents are both pilots, and Akron Public Schools and Firestone CLC has allowed her fulfill her dreams. She spoke of her passion in the studio with Ray.
9:21 - Everyone have their Christmas tree decorated? The panel talked about their trees, either their current ones or trees from their youth. Lots of tinsel, garland, and even bubble lights!
16:24 - Tim Dimoff is the president and CEO of SACS Security, and he talked about how firms like his would help find missing persons.
27:19 - Well, is Corey Kluber heading west or no? Will the Indians be active in free agency? Tribe broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus answered those questions to the best of his ability.
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Wednesday, 12 December 2018 10:14
Ray Horner Podcast - 12/12/2018
:17 - Are the days of the movie house over? Or what about the movie star, the blockbuster films that aren’t of the action variety? The morning show panel dug into this topic early this morning.
12:08 - Canal Park is home to not only the Akron RubberDucks, but the best turf in the state of Ohio. Head groundskeeper Chris Walsh joined the show to discuss their process of maintaining such fine grass.
19:58 - Reverend Jeff Kaiser called in to talk about the Haven of Rest during the holiday season.
25:52 - As always on Wednesdays, Dr. Joe Congeni comes on the program to discuss sports medicine. The Cavaliers are without Tristan Thompson for an extended period, and Dr. Joe talked about what thoracic outlet syndrome is.
33:25 - Chris Eck is from FirstEnergy, and he stopped by our studios to talk about energy usage this time of year, with all the Christmas lights and displays happening.
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Wednesday, 28 November 2018 10:22
Ray Horner Podcast - 11/28/2018
:17 - The Ohio State Buckeyes sit at six in the AP Top 25, which makes them on the outside looking in for the college football playoff. Ray thinks the Bucks have a case for the playoff, while Tony believes their loss to Purdue and narrow win over Maryland may have cost them
10:49 - We’re a year and a half from the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shootings, and the folks there want to preserve the memory. Dr. Mindy Farmer from Kent State talked about the Ohio History Connection award the school won in commemoration of the event.
15:31 - My, how things have changed in high school athletics. An offseason once meant an off season, but there are no off days in this world. Dr. Joe Congeni from Akron Children’s Hospital discussed the weight training schools are doing throughout the winter to prepare for sports like track, baseball, and even football.
21:07 - Could the Indians part ways with Trevor Bauer? How about Corey Kluber or Carlos Carrasco? While the window is still open, they may need to, as mentioned here by Ray and Tony.
28:05 - At 10 AM on Saturday, the Joe Siegferth Basketball Classic is happening over at Firestone CLC. Ron Linger, Akron Public Schools’ assistant athletic director, went over the bulk of the games.
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