Aaron Coleman

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

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 17:34

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.29.19

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Alex Boone former OSU Lineman and NFL lineman discussed the NFL and the Browns as they are struggling to find their way at 2-5.
 
Jon Morosi from FOX Sports and the MLB Network talked about the trade rumors surrounding Frankie Lindor
 
Bud Shaw WKYC TV Sports Content Writer talked about the Browns struggles and what can fix it.
 
Sam and Brad talked about the recent decision from the NCAA saying athletes can profit from their name, image, and likeness.

Tuesday, 29 October 2019 16:44

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.29.19

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

 

Jasen and Bobbi  discussed Councilman Bob Hoch about his plan to reduce sewer bills during the summer months.

Josh Sines, Republican Candidate for Akron Mayor, joined Jasen in the studio to talk about the city's most pressing issues.

Finally, this week's People of Akron featured Rowyn Richards, an actor at the Haunted Schoolhouse.

Monday, 28 October 2019 17:09

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.28.19

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

Callers weighed in on the Browns' misfortunes through the first seven games of the year 

The Voice of the Browns Jim Donovan offered his thoughts on the Browns and Patriots from last night and the performance of Freddie Kitchens. 

Monday, 28 October 2019 15:11

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.28.19

On the Monday edtion of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

CBS's Mike Lyons talks to Jasen about the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader of ISIS. (0:19)

Jasen talks to Gregg Mervis of the John S. Knight Center about the flooding that occurred this morning due to a broken water line. (7:40)

Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler joins Jasen to talk more about the death of ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (13:19)

Thursday, 24 October 2019 16:14

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.24.19

On the #ThreeQuestionThursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast:

Sam and Brad spoke with Ross Benjamin to pick college and pro football against the spread. 

They also discussed the Browns as they prepare to face the Patriots in New England.

 

Also the fellas did their "Pick 6 segment" picking against the number in college and pro football. 

 

Thursday, 24 October 2019 15:13

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.24.19

On the Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Gerry Craig of the Summit County ADM Board discussed the opiod settlement in the studio with Jasen.

Dr. David Cohen of the Bliss Institute joined the show as well.

 

This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Gabriela Heideman, a senior tennis player from Wadsworth High School.

She says she got into the love of tennis from an early age and hasn't stopped since.

"I started when I was 9,  my dad got us a couple of rackets, we started playing in the driveway and I started getting lessons soon thereafter, and it just grew," she explained. 

Among her accomplishments her senior year, Heideman finished 23-9, breaking her own school record in addition to finihing 3rd in the Suburban Leauge, finishing as a runner up in the sectional tournament and qualifying for the district tournament.

Her head coach Kristy Nichol also discussed how Heideman excels not only on the tennis court, but in the classroom and in the community as well.

"She is extremely dedicated to the game and loves to play tennis,” she said.

“Every day, Gabriela set the example, and girls on the team looked up to her for motivation and I am excited to watch her continue her tennis career in college.”

Outside of school, she spreads her love of the game through volunteering at tennis camps in Wadsworth.

"It's a great chance for me to grow as a teacher, and help kids love the game just like I did," Gabriela said. 

While she is undecided on where she will attend college after graduation in the spring of 2020, she plans on majoring in education.

 

 Our next 1590 WAKR Male Student Athlete of the week is senior football player Trey Shaffer from Wadsworth High School.

He says that being a Grizzly student-athlete has been a fantastic experience for him.

"We have a ton of pride, and it's really awesome playing here because everybody supports everybody," he says. 

Justin Todd, the head coach of the Grizzlies had this to say about his senior quarterback.

"Trey continues to be a great leader for our program and is playing his best football now, when it’s needed the most,” Todd explains. 

“His maturity and demeanor is exactly what you look for in the QB position, never too high or too low, he’s a calming voice in the huddle and on the sideline.”

Shaffer says that being the quarterback, there comes with a lot of expectations and knowledge of all the variables on the field, but having that familiarity with his seniors has been special.

"We've pretty much all been playing together since we were eight years old," Trey said. I really think that our best football is ahead of us, and it's great to go to work with not only the seniors but the rest of our guys, it's been fun to see."

Away from the field, Trey is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and the Recycling Club among other activities.

He is currently undecided on where he will continue his education, but he plans on majoring in either Political Science or History. 

We wish Gabriela and Trey all the best in all of their future endeavors.

Wednesday, 23 October 2019 18:27

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.23.19

On the Wednesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show Podcast

The guys talked about their favorite Cavs memories ahead of Opening Night against the Magic and also caught up with SI.com's own Sam Amico. 

 

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 17:33

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.22.19

On the Tuesday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Sam and Brad discussed the NBA as it opens the 2019-2020 season tonight.

Bryant McFadden former NFL player and current football analyst for CBS Sports and CBS Sports HQ talked a little NFL and Browns

ESPN Senior MLB Writer Buster Olney broke down the Fall Classic tonight between the Nationals and the Astros. 

 

For the full NBA Predictions that Sam and Brad made, listen below. 

 

Tuesday, 22 October 2019 16:45

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.22.19

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

 

Raynard Packard and Brenda Ryan discuss the best ways to use the money from the opioid settlement.

Jasen offered his take on the bad ideas in Washington.

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