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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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All Episodes

33:23

Double Albums, Part 1

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2026/04/10

Ah, the double album! Twice the fun, or double the trouble? In this episode, Nick and Bob consider the genre, and conjure up a list of their personal favorites. And play a lot of cool tunes.A double episode! Listen Thursday, January 15, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, of later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!

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32:33

12 (13) Songs of Christmas - Our Third Annual Holiday...

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2026/04/10

We again jingle some bells and knock back the eggnog as Nick, Bob, and special guest Brad Savage go WAY beyond to choose four songs each to get into the holiday mood - with a surprise 13th tune guaranteed to rock your Yuletide! Listen on Thursday, December 18 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or anytime later wherever you get your podcasts! AND…. All three of our Holiday Song Specials will also run on Christmas morning, Thursday, December 25th! Ho Ho Ho!

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47:38

Elliott Carter

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Our guest is Elliott Carter, the lead singer, songwriter, and visual artist. Her band Detention made a huge impact locally, and as OFF-LEASH their ambitions and potential are higher than ever. Nick and Bob talk with Elliott about the challenges of doing music and art in today’s economic and social climate - and the rewards as well. Lots of rockin’ in this episode! Listen Thursday, December 11 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anytime, anywhere you get your podcasts! ...

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82:57

The Akron Sound Panels, Part 2

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2026/04/07

This episode features a recording of the second event, from October at the Akron Main Library. Players in the “Akron Sound” Era reminisce, comment, and laugh, sharing stories from that time. The bands, the clubs, the scene…. Part 2 features David Giffels, Debbie Smith-Cahan, Danny Basone, Dave Swanson, and Bob Ethington. Brad Savage is the moderator. These programs were very well-received. If you missed it, or just want to hear again, here’s your chance! Listen Thursday, 12/4, at 10 pm, on The

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82:55

The Akron Sound Panels, Part 1

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2026/04/07

This episode features a recording of the first event in May. Key players in the “Akron Sound” Era reminisce, comment, and laugh, sharing stories from that time. The bands, the clubs, the scene…. These programs were very well-received. If you missed it, or just want to hear again, here’s your chance! Listen Thursday, 12/4, at 10 pm, on The Summit FM, or later anytime wherever you get your podcasts! ...

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39:44

Where Did the Highland Square PorchRokr Festival Come...

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2026/04/01

It’s been called “The Best Day of the Year” by music fans all over Akron. (Also “the Hottest Day of the Year” by those hauling drums and gear!).But as the success of PorchRokr grows bigger and bigger with each year, you might wonder: How did this thing get started in the first place? In this episode, we talk with Mark D. Smith, professional architect, and one of the original key organizers of the popular event. It’ll be no surprise to learn that there were a lot of local politics involved - and

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25:07

Halloween Rock

From Akron & Beyond Podcast ·

2026/03/31

Just in time for Halloween, in this episode Dr. Nick and Mr. Bob choose some spooky tunes for the season. Sit back with some hemlock and your favorite ghoul, and enjoy horror-filled hits from the graveyard of Rock! Listen Thursday, October 30, at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3, or later anywhere you get your podcasts! (Thanks Brad Savage)

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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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