Aaron Coleman

Aaron has been working with RCRG since August of 2008 covering various news and sporting events. He graduated in 2003 from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. He then went onto the University of Akron in May of 2008 with a degree in Radio/TV & Media Productions and a minor in Psychology. It was at WZIP & ZTV where Aaron developed a passion for radio especially Sports Radio. While attending the University of Akron you could hear Aaron on Sundays doing the "Sports Power Talk" program. Aaron covers City Hall, County Council and Akron School Board beats and handles traffic updates weekday afternoons on 1590 WAKR, 97.5 WONE and 94.9 WQMX. You can contact Aaron through the newsroom 330-864-6397 or email acoleman@rcrg.net

Wednesday, 13 November 2019 15:39

Student Athletes of the Week: Danny Kurko and Jill Catalano: Tallmadge High School

This week our 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week is Danny Kurko, a senior basketball player from Tallmadge High School.

Danny says that he’s looking forward to his senior season.

“Last year we made the district championship game and we lost, but it was a great experience and we had energy all around the team,” he explained.

A two-sport athlete in both basketball and track, Kurko is a team captain for the Blue Devils team on the hardwood.

He says being that leader on the floor is a responsibility he takes pride in.

“I try to give guys high-fives and tell them they had had a good play whenever they are out there, just encourage my teammates to do better.”

His coach Bill Johnson said that Danny is a true leader on and off the court.

“Danny is the kind of player a coach dreams about. He comes in every day, works as hard as he can and tries to improve. On top of that, he is a great ambassador for our program,” he said.

“He supports all other teams and programs in Tallmadge and truly cares about the school and community.”

In addition to being an athlete for Tallmadge, Danny is a member of the Pep Club as well as a participant in volunteer work for St. Matthew Parish.

Upon graduation in the spring, Kurko plans on attending Kent State University and majoring in Sports Management.

Our next Female Student Athlete of the Week is Jill Catalano, a senior basketball player from Tallmadge High School.

Jill is a three sport athlete in volleyball, basketball, and track and field.

She says that her mother has been the biggest inspiration to her academic and athletic career.

“My mom has been my biggest supporter no matter what,” Catalano explains.

In addition to being a student athlete, she is also a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Suburban League Leadership among other groups.

She says that that group in particular (the Suburban League Leadership Group) has been instrumental in her growth as a player and as a person.

“Being an athlete is more than just playing sports, it’s getting out in the community, getting involved with people around your neighborhood, and also in the school.”

Her coach Brett Bickar said that she is one of those student athletes any coach would want to have in their program.

"She is a player every coach would love. Always 100% effort in games as well as practice. Very encouraging to players on the team, freshman to senior," he said.

"She is very generous as a person, she will do anything she can to help someone, from working with the youth to taking extra time to give others a ride to or from practice. "

Upon graduation in the spring, she is undecided on where she will attend college, but plans on majoring in something related to the medical field.

We wish Danny and Jill the best in all of their future endeavors.

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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 19:21

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11.12.19

Sam and Brad's Tuesday Podcast featuring:

Sam Amico from Sports Illustrated talking Cavaliers and NBA

Jim Donovan, the Voice of the Browns on the Steelers Thursday

Ryan McGee talking college football

Jim France of Manchester talking playoff football.

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Tuesday, 12 November 2019 15:55

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 11.12.19

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

The snow and cold took some people by surprise. We talked with John Goch about winterizing before the next winter blast.

This week's People of Akron is Jared Lees, a knife maker who turned down a spot on .

The History Channel's Forged In Fire competition. Jasen and a caller have pretty strong opinions about apology issued by The Daily Northwestern.

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Monday, 11 November 2019 17:22

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 11.11.19

Sam and Brad with the Monday edition of the Podcast:

Bill Landis of The Athletic weighed in on the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Chase Young situation.

Beat writer Steve Doerschuk of the Canton Repository discussed the Browns and Bills game from Sunday and did a quick look ahead to the Steelers on Thursday.

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Monday, 11 November 2019 15:32

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 11.11.19

On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

State Representative Anthony Gonzalez joins Jasen to talk about the Battlefield Cross Bill. (0:19)

Jasen talks to CBS's Peter King about scholarships available to dependents of veterans. (9:42)

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Friday, 08 November 2019 16:53

Sam and Brad Show Podcast: Chase Young Suspension Rocks Bucks 11.8.19

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

Lettermen Row's Austin Ward, the man who broke the story on the Chase Young suspension joined the show Friday.

Sam and Brad talked about the Chase Young news with Buckeye superfan and 1590 WAKR listener Tom in Salem.

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Friday, 08 November 2019 15:37

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 11.8.19

On the Friday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Tomorrow marks 30 years since we saw the fall of the Berlin Wall. CBS Correspondent Budd Mischkin talked with Jasen and Jim about the events leading up to President Reagan's famous directive to Mikhail Gorbaschev.

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced his intention to run for President. We talked with Dr. Robert Alexander about his reasons, and chances of gaining the nomination.