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

Monday, 21 October 2019 17:41

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.21.19

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

The guys spoke about the Browns and some of the possible shuffling that could take place along the offensive line.

Brent Sobleski of the Bleacher Report joined the show to talk a little Browns as well.

Sam and Brad discussed the recent college football Bowl Projections and how guys skipping bowl games could affect the game in a number of ways.

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Monday, 21 October 2019 15:36

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.21.19

On the Monday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro & Greta Johnson join Jasen to talk about the Opioid settlement. They talk about how the money will be used and how the results of the lawsuit may impact similar cases in other communities. (0:18)

Jasen talks to Jeff Belles of KultureCity about taking their sensory vehicle to the World Series. (15:18)

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Thursday, 17 October 2019 17:22

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.17.19

On the Three Question Thursday edition of the Sam and Brad Show:

Dave Eanet Voice of the Northwestern Wildcats spoke about Friday night's game between Northwestern and Ohio State.

Ross Benjamin picked against the spread in both college and pro football.

Also Sam and Brad did their Pick 6 segment:

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Thursday, 17 October 2019 16:30

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.17.19

On the Thursday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

Jasen and Bobbi talked with Jules and Fran Belkin about their experiences bringing rock shows to Northeast Ohio and Fran's book: Rock This Town. Joe Leenheer joined us and updated news from the PGA.

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Thursday, 17 October 2019 14:46

Student Athletes of the Week Alexis Mayle & Tyler Eberhart

This week our 1590 WAKR Female Student Athlete of the Week is Alexis Mayle, a senior volleyball player from Barberton High School.

She says that working with her coaches and teammates is something she truly enjoys.

“It's fun," she says. " "It means the world to me to be as close as I am with them."

Alexis is a two sport athlete for the Magics playing volleyball during the fall and softball during the spring. She says that the balance between academics and athletics is a tough one, but necessary.

“I take my schoolwork very seriously, " she explains.

Among her accomplishments, she is a three year varsity letter winner in volleyball and will be a four year letter winner in softball, garnering Suburban League 2nd team honors as a junior.

Away from the athletics, Mayle is a member of the Math team and works at a local restaurant in the Barberton area.

Her volleyball coach Nick Williams discusses how she leads both on and off the court.

“It has been pleasure coaching Mayle these past four years! Lexi brings a fiery, determined, hard-working and fun attitude to the game, that not only the team respects and loves, but the coaching staff does as well,” he said.

“Her hard work and bubbly personality will be missed tremendously by everyone. “

Our next Male Student Athlete of the Week is Tyler Eberhart, a senior football player from Barberton High School.

Tyler says he grew to love the game of football from an early age.

“I first started loving football as soon as I started playing," he said. "I just fell in love with it immediately."

He says as a two time captain, leadership in all forms is important.

“This year as a senior it's a little more vocal and still leading by example."

Tyler is a two sport athlete in both football and track and field. In addition to being a letterman in both of those sports, he is also a member of the National Honor Society, Math Club, and Student Council.

Coach Tony Gotto has this to say about Eberhart, one of the leaders on the field and in the locker room.

“I asked the team one day of who our overall leader is and it was unanimous,” he said of Eberhart.

He does every community service and has incredible work ethic.” And

In the community, Eberhart works at Barberton Local Tees and is also involved with his church, Barberton First Baptist.

Upon graduation in the spring of 2020, Tyler plans on studying mechanical engineering. He is currently undecided on where he will attend school, but has been offered by both Case Western Reserve and Valparaiso to continue to play football.

We wish Alexis and Tyler the best in all of their future endeavors.

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Wednesday, 16 October 2019 17:45

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.16.19

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

Sam and Brad offered their thoughts on the John Dorsey Presser from earlier today and also spoke with one of the gentlemen who was there covering the presser in Browns beat writer Steve Doerschuk from the Canton Repository.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 17:27

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.15.19

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

Todd Blackledge ESPN College Football Analyst discussed the Top 25 and Ohio State as they get ready to face Northwestern.

Doug Dieken of the Cleveland Browns Radio Network on the Browns as they rest up during the bye week.

Rocke in Canton talked a little sports and also called into the show to wish our own Sammy B a Happy Birthday.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 15:36

Jasen Sokol Show Podcast 10.15.19

On the Tuesday edition of the Jasen Sokol Show Podcast:

The 12 candidate Democratic Debate is tonight at Otterbein University. Dr. Tom Sutton of Baldwin Wallace University previewed the candidates and topics.

Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper weighed in the battle for top spot: Biden and Warren.

Our callers had plenty to say about LeBron James comments on China.

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Monday, 14 October 2019 17:12

Sam and Brad Show Podcast 10.14.19

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

Sam and Brad discussed the state of officiating in the NFL as of late and what needs to be improved in that regard.

Dean Blandino FOX SPORTS NFL Rules Analyst called the show to talk about some of the calls in the Browns game and in other games around the league.

Zac Jackson The Athletic discussed the Browns game from yesterday.

For the full interview with Zac, including discussion about his new book, "100 Things Browns Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" listen to the podcast below!