From Akron & Beyond Podcast

“The Akron History Center (with Dave Lieberth)

The much-anticipated Akron History Center opens on Saturday, April 5th.  Just in time for the City’s Bicentennial, we talk with Dave Lieberth.  No one knows Akron and it’s history better than Dave.  In this episode , we discuss the planning and commitment necessary to make the History Center a reality.  Lots of great Akron stories ensue!Listen Thursday, March 27, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

Curated Storefront

If you’ve been to Downtown Akron lately, you’ve noticed the eye-catching, appealing window displays and artful design and use of public spaces. This is the work of Curated Storefront, an innovative approach to adding art and excitement to our urban landscape. In this episode, we talk with Operations Director Julian Curet about their mission and future projects.
 
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15-60-75...at 55!

This year, the legendary 15-60-75 (aka The Numbers Band) celebrate their 55th anniversary as a working band.  Kicking things off is a March 8th concert at the Kent Stage.To celebrate the occasion, we visit again with Robert Kidney, Jack Kidney, and Terry Hynde to discuss the band’s origins, the current state of the group, still writing new material, and their relationship to their audience.It’s a revealing conversation (with lots of music). Don’t miss this one!Listen Thursday, February 27, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

The Art of the Poster with John Bellas, Part 1

In this, the first of a two-parter, we go “Beyond” to the Motor City and San Francisco (among other places) with our guest John Bellas. John is one of the nation’s premier experts on vintage Rock posters, and he has the collection to prove it.How he built his collection, and his tips on how and what to look for, are all part of this fun conversation.

“Little Miss Akron” - Tracey Thomas Shepard with Ryan Humbert

We welcome back Akron Diva Tracey Thomas as she celebrates two major career milestones: Her new album “Words Can’t Save Us Now”, and the release of her memoir “Little Miss Akron”!
Both the album and book were done with the support of singer/songwriter/honkytonker Ryan Humbert, who also joins the conversation.
“Words Can’t Save Us Now” is classic Tracey, featuring new original songs, and great covers of some of her favorites.  The book is a highly readable look at her life - “Little Miss Akron” is an honest, funny, complex, and moving memoir.
We delve deep into both on this revealing and fun episode!
Listen to The Summit FM, 91.3, this Thursday, January 23 at 10 pm, or later wherever you get your podcasts!

“From Punk to Paris: Award Winning Graphic Novelist John Derf Backderf, Part 2”

Our in-depth conversation continues!
Listen to The Summit FM, 91.3, on Thursday, January 16, at 10 pm, or later, wherever you get your podcasts!
 
 

From Punk to Paris - Award Winning Graphic Novelist John Derf Backderf, Part 1

Nick and Bob welcome in the new year with an expansive two-part interview with Akron’s own Derf Backderf!In these episodes, we do a deep dive into Derf’s youth in Richfield, his pursuit of art as a career, working as a comic artist for newspapers and magazines, his popular strip “The City”, on through his breakthrough as an internationally successful graphic novelist. Amongst other topics, we discuss “Punk Rock and Trailer Parks”, “Trashed”, Derf’s life-changing “My Friend Dahmer”, the acclaimed “Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio”, and get a sneak peek at his forthcoming epic project….The Bank, press rooms, controversies, health challenges, his working methods - It’s all here, in Derf’s most extensive interview yet.  Don’t miss this one!

The Appropriately Named Laura Smiley

Our “Getting to Know The Summit FM” Series continues as we chat with Sales Director and On-Air Host Laura Smiley.  We talk with Laura about her path to radio, her many diverse interests, and (of course!) her deep love of music.  Nick and Bob learn a lot, and so will you!Listen this Thursday, December 5, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!

From Akron to Barberton via Boston, MA with Ronald Koltnow

In this this episode, we talk with publishing veteran, raconteur, and all-around Man About Town, Ronald Koltnow.An Akron native, now living in Boston, Ron has long been interested (ie, obsessed) with our area’s nationally known delicacy: Barberton Fried Chicken!  So much so that he literally wrote the book about it.Exploring its Serbian origins, the immigrant community that popularized it, and yes, just how it’s prepared, Koltnow answers the question: What makes this dish so distinctive, and just plain good to eat? (Don’t forget the Jo-Jo’s and hot sauce!).Along the way, Ron has some hilarious stories and general life wisdom from his career in the book trade.Listen Thursday, 11/14, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3…. Or wherever you get your podcasts!

Downtown with Danny Basone

Rock ‘n’ Roll drummer turned entrepreneur, Danny Basone has for years been a major player in downtown Akron.  There was The Lime Spider, a club which featured both National and local bands, and has become legendary for many great shows.  Then, the Lockview, which remains one of best bars and restaurants in town. And now, he’s opened United States Potato Service, a truly unique new eatery.In this epidode, Nick and Bob talk with Danny about his life in music, the memorable shows he’s hosted, and the challenges of running a business during a pandemic, with regular street repairs, etc…This is a fun one!Listen on The Summit FM, 91.3, on Thursday, November 7, at 10 pm - or later anytime, on Apple, Spotify, Google, Podbean, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!