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From Akron & Beyond Podcast

From Akron & Beyond is a radio show/podcast that delves into the music and culture of a midwestern mecca - the past, present, and future of the ”Akron Sound!” Hosted by Bob Ethington (Unit 5) and Nick Nicholis (The Bizarros), the program features interesting guests, awesome music, and plenty of laughter. New episodes air at 10:00 PM Thursday nights on The Summit FM, and are then available on www.thesummit.fm -- or wherever you stream your favorite podcasts!

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56:33

Big Kid Jeff Klemm

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/11/04

One of the most popular and acclaimed area performers for children, “Mr. Jeff” is also an accomplished songwriter, musician, theatrical artist, and teacher. After years of leading rock bands, Jeff has certainly found his calling in entertaining children via his YouTube videos and live performances. (Bob can attest to this, as his granddaughter is a superfan!). In this episode, we discuss with Jeff his curious and fascinating path to success - with big and little kids! Listen Thursday,

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01:03:35

It’s Finally Come to This: Bob

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/08/29

With the upcoming Album Release Show for “Lost Language(s)” by the Robert Ethington Quintet Ty, Nick, with the aid of Brad Savage, investigate this Ethington character….Fiery Ambition! Torrid Relationships! Futile Gestures! Hilarious Pretentiousness! Questionable Hairstyles! (And that’s just Bob). Unit 5, Tracey Thomas Shepard, Tin Huey, Ralph Carney, Half Cleveland, Glenn Lazear, Golems of the Red Planet - and more! It’s all here…. Listen Thursday, August 28, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3,

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31:43

The Professor of Punk - Steven H. Gardner

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/08/05

In this episode, we visit with writer/historian Steven Gardner. Gardner’s five volume (so far!) History of Punk and New Wave music in the 1970’s (and beyond!) is about as close to definitive as we’ll ever get. And - Akron finally gets its due!We discuss Gardner’s inspirations, methods, and his ultimate hopes for this ambitious project. And there’s a lot of great music! Listen Thursday, July 31, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3 - or anytime later, wherever you get your podcasts! ...

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40:14

What’s In the Akron History Center?

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/28

With the grand opening coming this weekend, we talk with local historian Caitlyn Conley from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, who is the Center’s Museum Specialist. We learn about the many exhibits and artifacts, with special attention to the local music (of course!). Check out (library pun) this episode, and make sure to head downtown and visit the History Center! Listen Thursday, April 3, at 10 pm, and at 11 pm to our related interview with Dave Lieberth), on The Summit FM, 91.3, or

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53:38

Sharing the Love of Art with Mac Love

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, Nick and Bob visit with the remarkable Mac Love, who, with his wife Allyse, founded ART X LOVE, a creative agency that creates and promotes a variety of artistic projects and endeavors throughout the Akron community. Mac brings a lot of passion, creativity, and enthusiasm to his work - and it’s contagious! Listen Thursday, July 24, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

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54:53

Shootin’ the Moon with Ryan Humbert of The Shootouts

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Since our visit last year with Ryan Humbert, the Country Honky Tonk sounds of his band The Shootouts have been getting raves from the music press, and shooting up the charts with their latest album SWITCHBACK. A glowing ROLLING STONE review, becoming regulars at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, and hanging out with new friends like Vince Gill and Rodney Crowell - We discuss what it has taken for Ryan, Emily Bates, and Brian Poston to achieve this level of success, and where they go from here

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01:05:31

The Return of Dave Swanson

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this episode we welcome back the host of Revolt Into Style, rock raconteur and musician Dave Swanson. It’s a free-wheeling, fun conversation about All Things Rock - and we play a lot of great tunes, to boot!Listen Thursday, July 3, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!

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25:09

Great Album Covers, Part 2

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Nick and Bob continue their random discussion of memorable album covers. With lots of terrific music! Listen Thursday, June 19, at 10 am on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts. ...

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42:26

Great Album Covers, Part 1

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, Nick and Bob once again court controversy with their selection of the Greatest Album Covers Ever! (Well, some of them, anyway). And needless to say to add, this gives us another opportunity to play some awesome music! Listen Thursday, June 11 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts! (Thanks Brad Savage)

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35:07

A Visit with Tom and Linda Teodosio

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, Nick and Bob catch up with Judges Linda and Tom Teodosio. We learn about their busy and accomplished lives, many interests, and plans for the future. And we remember their late daughter Andrea Rose, whose life they celebrate through the Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Foundation. It was our pleasure to speak with this remarkable and giving couple. Listen Thursday, June 5, at 10 pm, on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later, wherever you get your podcasts.

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52:00

Librarians With Hickeys - Ray Carmen and Mike Crooker

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Pure Pop with influences from such odd bedfellows as The Monkees and The Residents (No, really!), this talented duo’s albums on the Big Stir label have been garnering rave reviews and airplay on the BBC. And they’re from Akron! Tune in this Thursday, May 29, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, to hear their story - and a lot of cool music!

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37:21

Long Live Pere Ubu! Remembering David Thomas (Part 2)

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Continuing our tribute to the late, great David Thomas, Nick and Bob are joined by Robert Kidney of 15 60 75 Numbers Band. Robert shares memories of his encounters and friendship with Thomas, over many decades.Lots of music! In which we focus on the second half of Thomas’ work with Pete Ubu, and various side projects. Listen Thursday, May 15, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts. (For podcasts with full songs, we recommend SoundCloud)

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32:44

Long Live Pete Ubu! Remembering David Thomas (Part 1)

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/03

In this first of a two-parter, we celebrate the work of a true American original. This episode covers Thomas’ early life, Rocket From The Tombs, through the seminal early albums of Pere Ubu. Nick shares his personal encounters with Thomas and the band, and the huge influence they had on music locally - and far beyond. Listen Thursday, May 1, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts! (Note: This episode contains a lot of music, so for the podcast we

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45:10

The Piper Rock Festival with Ernie Passeos

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Back in 1970, inspired by the success of Woodstock, a couple of enterprising Akron lads decided to bring a rock festival to Akron. Filled with peace and love, featuring bands such as the Byrds, Canned Heat, the Rascals, Alice Cooper, and others, the Piper Rock Festival would be one of the biggest concert events ever to happen in NE Ohio…. That is, until “The Man” got word of what was happening….. A classic tale of idealism, bureaucracy, money, rain and mud, the Piper Rock Festival is the stuff

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01:02:35

“Remembering the Hi-Fi’s”

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/07/03

The Hi-Fi’s were one of Akron’s most steady and beloved bands, featuring the terrific songs of Chuck Keith and the lead guitar wizardry of Denny Coyle. But in one terrible week, everything changed. In this episode we talk with Rich Roberts, Tren Houseman, and Harvey Gold about the band and its legacy. Listen on Thursday, April 17, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts!

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55:06

“The Akron History Center (with Dave Lieberth)

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/04/14

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!

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42:15

Curated Storefront

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/04/14

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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50:08

15-60-75...at 55!

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/03/25

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

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34:16

The Art of the Poster with John Bellas, Part 1

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/02/13

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.

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50:14

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

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2025/01/27

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

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