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    Podcast with State Champs coffee shop owners Ally Eclarin, Cassy Kopp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 40:20


    Jim Tressel on what he thinks of how Ohio State coach Ryan Day is doing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 1:07


    Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel spoke with reporter Marla Ridenour on what he thinks of the job current Buckeyes coach Ryan Day is doing.

    Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel on the transfer portal, NIL and the state of college football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 6:36


    Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel spoke exclusively to reporter Marla Ridenour on a variety of topics. On this episode, Tressel gives his thoughts on the transfer portal, NIL and the state of college football

    Helen Arnold principal feels loss of control after student was shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 4:56


    Doctor shares how to spot signs of adult ADAH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 31:09


    Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin Fisher speaks with Dr. Max Wiznitzer, division chief of pediatric neurology at University Hospital Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and a professor at Case Western Reserve University Medical School. During this healthy actions audio column Betty and Dr. Wiznitzer talk about what is adult ADHA, how to spot signs and symptoms, and what the difference is between ADHA and ADD.

    Medical expert talks new BE FAST stroke acronym and how to spot signs and symptoms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 18:45


    Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin Fisher speaks with Dr. Susana Bowling, the medical director of the Neuroscience Institute at Summa Health in Akron and Summa's Comprehensive Stroke Center. During this Healthy Actions audio column, we discuss the new BE FAST stroke acronym and how to spot signs and symptoms.

    Doctor explains common causes of back pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 11:06


    Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin Fisher speaks with Dr. Rajiv Taliwal on the latest Healthy Actions audio interview. During this Dr. Taliwal explains common caused of back pain, talks about relief options that currently available, and mentions how far back surgery has advanced in the last 20 years.

    Doctor offers advice on how to deal with headaches and migraines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 11:54


    Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. José Casanova, a neurologist with the Summa Health Neuroscience Institute on the latest Healthy Actions audio interview. During this we talk about what can cause headaches and migraines, how to deal with them, and what treatments are available for this.

    Doctor breaks down new marijuana guidelines for surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 31:08


    Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Samer Narouze, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine head on this audio interview. During this we explain these new cannabis guidelines for surgery and what you need to know.

    Counselor talks about dangers and warning signs of gambling addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 26:10


    Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter and consumer columnist Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Angela Sowers, Vice President of Outpatient Clinical Services at Portage Path on this healthy actions audio column. During this Angela discuss the dangers and warning signs regarding gambling addictions.

    'Zaddy' Michael Allio discusses his experience on Bachelor in Paradise, relationship with Danielle Maltby and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 38:20


    Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans talks to Copley's Michael Allio about his time on season 8 of "Bachelor in Paradise," an elimination-style reality dating show. The season finale and reunion left fans with many questions. What were Allio's motivations for returning to Bachelor Nation after his self-elimination on "The Bachelorette?" What is the status of his relationship with Danielle Maltby? Who watched Allio's son, James, while he was filming in Mexico? These questions and many more are addresses here.

    Akronites discuss city leadership, policing, economy and more in Beacon Journal focus group

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 44:08


    Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans asked five young Akronites about everything from the city's leadership to how safe they feel within its borders. Listen in to hear what they had to say about living in the rubber city.

    Guest Heather Trnka shares car seat safety rules and regulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 24:30


    In this audio interview medical reporter and consumer columnist, Betty Lin Fisher, speaks with Heather Trnka, injury prevention supervisor at Akron Children's Hospital. During this conversation we explain what the Safe Kids Ohio is, review car seat safety information, and provide informative guidance for the proper age and weight restrictions.

    Dr. Manjinder Kaur discusses medical weight loss program and bariatric surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 29:25


    Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin Fisher speaks with Dr. Manjinder Kaur, an endocrinologist and director of the Medical Weight Loss Program at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. During this audio interview Dr. Kaur speaks about how a medical weight loss program is option for patients, what factors contribute to success of weight loss, and discusses some patients who might be considering bariatric surgery.

    Everything you to know about the upcoming Akron Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 17:35


    In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks Dr. Nilesh Shah and Laura McElrath to preview the upcoming Akron marathon. During this edition we talk who comes out for this event and the different type of athletes that will be running and or walking in this event. Finally, we hear tips and advice for all ability levels provided by these experts.

    Doctor shares insight into fatigue, whether it could be related to a medical condition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 22:44


    In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Deborah Plate regarding fatigue. During this edition we talk about why chronic fatigue might be an issue with patients, what some of the signs and symptoms might be regarding this, and how drinking plenty of water daily can have multiple benefits.

    Doctor provides tips for a good night's sleep and when to seek help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 32:49


    In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with is Dr. Eileen Wong, University Hospitals East Region Sleep Lab Medical Director. During this episode we talk about what makes for a good night's sleep, when you might need to see a sleep expert, and why good sleeping habits are important to your overall health.

    Julie Boylen shares her experience being transgender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 3:09


    Julie Boylen explains part of her coming out experience and the lack of medical treatment and healthcare that was available in 2014.

    Discussing Agoraphobia and how COVID-19 has impacted this

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 22:42


    In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Akron Beacon Journal medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher speaks with Dr. Grosel who is the Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealth Care for Ohio. During this podcast episode we discuss what Agoraphobia is, what Agoraphobics have had to deal with, and how the Coronavirus pandemic has impacted this.

    What's new at Cedar Point and a trip down memory lane at the park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 20:21


    In the latest edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Cedar Point spokesman Tony Clark regarding the new offerings this season, including the Frontier Festival and new food items, as well as construction work going on in the park.

    Stow-Munroe Falls High School junior discusses his viral talent show performance, playing guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 9:42


    In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Stow-Munroe Falls High School junior AJ Garduño to discuss his viral talent show performance. During this edition we talk about when he started playing guitar, his love for music, and what he wants to do after graduating high school.

    A deep dive on Akron Promise and the start of Akron City Race series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 25:30


    In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with special guests Akron Promise founder Tom Ghinder and Executive Director Néna Roy. During this edition we talk about what the Akron Promise is, what it is trying to accomplish, and preview the start of the Akron City Race series. Read more:Akron Promise

    Emyrson Flora shares her experience after Top 10 run on 'American Idol'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 13:18


    In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with special guest Emyrson Flora on her experience after her Top 10 run on American Idol. During this edition we talk about the opportunities that Emyrson has had with American Idol and how she now plans to purse a career in music.

    Healthy Actions: Let's talk about kids and sports with sports psychologist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 29:01


    Akron Children's Hospital sports psychologist Allyson Weldon joins the Akron Beacon Journal's Betty Lin-Fisher to discuss mental-health challenges for youth athletes in the relaunch of the Healthy Actions column.

    Guest Jamie Keaton discusses retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 16:51


    In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jamie Keaton to discuss retirement and his current situation regarding this topic. Next, we discuss what a panel of others said about retirement, how likely they are to do so, and what it means for their long-term plans.

    Guest Chris Harvey shares his thoughts on starting, changing careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 20:29


    In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Chris Harvey to discuss beginning or switching careers. Chris shares his experiences as a freelance graphic designer, talks about freelancing vs. a full-time 40-hour workweek, and his time so far spent in the military.

    Guest Jennifer Ash discusses the pros and cons of raising children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 23:06


    In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with Akron Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jennifer Ash to discuss the pros and cons of raising children. Jennifer shares her experience with raising her kids as a single mother, provides insight into tough times and shares advice for new parents.

    Guest Erin Bushea-Chapman discusses the ins and outs of marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 16:35


    In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with ABJ reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Erin Bushea-Chapman on the topic of marriage. During this edition they discuss a medical condition that Erin was diagnosed with 4 months after getting married, why Erin choose to get married in the first place, and talk what the general conclusion on marriage is for residents in Akron and Summit County.

    Marla Ridenour awed by 'staggering' reaction to sexual assault revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 31:26


    Akron Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fisher sat down with colleague Marla Ridenour to talk about her career, the reason she decided to unveil a 47-year-old secret about being sexually assaulted and the "staggering" responses she's received from around the country.

    Cuyahoga Falls resident Jo Bayer discusses homeownership and her outlook on life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 18:20


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with ABJ reporter Tawney Beans and special guest Jo Bayer, who is a current resident of Cuyahoga Falls. During this episode we discuss the pros and cons of homeownership, Jo's outlook on life, and some advice she shares with us about what to do if you unhappy in your current situation.

    Akron-Canton Foodbank head Dan Flowers talks buffalo hearts and ensuring families don't go hungry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 31:01


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Craig Webb speaks with guest Dan Flowers who is head of the Akron-Canton Foodbank to discuss what services and campaigns the foodbank provides and how the concept of foodbanking got its start.

    A chat with "Gilded Age" actress and Copley native Carrie Coon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 27:23


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Kerry Clawson interviews actress and Copley native, Carrie Coon. Coon stars in the HBO period drama, "The Gilded Age," which has gotten a lot of buzz since its Jan. 24 premiere. It was renewed Feb. 14 by HBO for a second season, and Coon expects to be filming again by April or May. Coon discusses playing the role of the ruthless Bertha Russell. "To me, she was in some ways the best role in the series because she is driving so much of the action," Coon said.

    What the war in Ukraine could mean for cyberattacks in Akron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 30:34


    On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Betty Lin-Fischer talks with Eva Velasquez, the CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, about the effect the war in Ukraine could have on cyberattacks in Akron and the surrounding region.

    Victim advocate talks about stalking and offers tips to those being targeted

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 25:36


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith are joined by Ashley Kline, director of services for the Rape Crisis Center. Many people might think of stalking as something that happens to celebrities with crazed fans who take their adoration too far. But local victim advocates say stalking happens to regular folks who are targeted by someone with whom they had a relationship. “Overwhelmingly, people are more likely to be stalked by a spouse or ex-partner than a stranger,” said Kline.

    "We're in a very dangerous time": Political and security expert from UA discusses Russian invasion of Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 26:38


    In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Beacon Journal reporter Jennifer Pignolet is joined by University of Akron professor and political and security expert Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He also serves on an advisory group of academics and other experts, consulting for the U.S. government on national security issues. “This is a big deal,” he said. “This is a very destabilizing invasion in Europe. It's shocking, despite us seeing this coming for a while. We're in a very dangerous time right now. This could completely upend how we thought about peace and stability in Europe.”

    Focus on Black-owned businesses spotlight: Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 16:26


    In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb catches up with Dion Stentz, owner of Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets in Fairlawn. “All of our gift baskets are customized or personalized,” Stentz said. “None of our gifts are sitting on the shelves waiting to be purchased by a random recepiete who wants a gift.” Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets was featured earlier this year as part of the Beacon Journal's ongoing “Focus on Black-owned businesses” series. The Now You Know Akron podcast will also begin to highlight entrepreneurs from this series on a regular basis, discussing the challenges for young, minority business owners as well as the variety of goods and services they offer to the community. For more info, visit Uniquely Inspired Gift Baskets on Facebook. 

    Will you be taxed for using PayPal and Venmo? Now You Know Akron podcast investigates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 30:41


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans talk with Jim Brandenburg, a tax partner at accounting and professional services firm Sikich LLP. Brandenburg discussed change in tax law that could affect users of Venmo, PayPal and other cash apps. 

    The highway to nowhere: Pastor Gregory Harrison discusses being displaced by Akron Innerbelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 30:06


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Seyma Bayram are joined by Pastor Gregory Harrison. Harrison, a retired Akron police officer and reverend of Antioch Baptist Church, tells the story of his family being displaced by construction of the Akron Innerbelt when he was just a child.  “It really shook my sense of security,” Harrison said. "We were moved to pretty much what I would consider a foreign land.”

    Unresolved: Who stabbed Jeff Sauber at Coventry Township drive-in?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 23:31


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by reporter Stephanie Warsmith to discuss the latest episode in the Unresolved series. The latest installment looks at the 1980 stabbing death of Jeffrey Sauber at a drive-in theater in Coventry Township.  Sauber, an 18-year-old Marine from Lawrence Township, was stabbed by a stranger in a long black trench coat who walked past him. Sauber followed the man and the two exchanged words. Sauber then stumbled back to his friend's car, told him he'd been stabbed and fell down.

    "I had to go home praying I didn't bring it home'; Kelli Funk advocates for pandemic hazard pay in Tallmadge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 27:48


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Krista Kano are joined by Tallmadge city employee Kelli Funk, who talks about her experience working through the pandemic as an administrative assistant in the planning and zoning department and cemetery department. Funk and fellow Tallmadge city employee Tara Ripple advocated to city council for hazard pay for working through the challenges of COVID-19. 

    Michael Allio talks about his experience on "The Bachelorette," Amanda Kloots and what's next

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 33:39


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Krista Kano sits down with Copley's own Michael Allio to talk in depth about his memorable appearance on “The Bachelorette.” Allio, who became a fan favorite, joined the show two years after his wife, Laura died, of breast cancer, but self-eliminated right before the “hometown” dates to be with his young son, James, now 5.  Nine months after leaving the show, Allio is using his new found celebrity to continue to support families dealing with cancer through his nonprofit, the L4 (Live Life Like Laura) Project, and to bring attention to others who need help. He's doing it all while still trying to find a balance between fame, charity, work, family and love.  

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    Focus on Black-owned businesses spotlight: What's the buzz with Akron Honey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 20:43


    In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, we catch up with Brent Wesley, owner of Akron Honey. “I wasn't intending on it being a business,” Wesley said of getting his business started. “But then folks started figuring out what we were doing and saying, ‘Hey, can we get some of that honey? How much you selling it for?'” Akron Honey was featured earlier this year as part of the Beacon Journal's ongoing “Focus on Black-owned businesses” series. The Now You Know Akron podcast will also begin to highlight entrepreneurs from this series on a regular basis, discussing the challenges for young, minority business owners as well as the variety of goods and services they offer to the community.

    Double Jeopardy! An interview with Jeopardy champ and Medina native Matt Amodio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 25:33


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by recent record-setting Jeopardy champion Matt Amodio. They talk about Matt's historic run on the popular game show and what's next for the Medina native. 

    ‘The process comes before the prize:' An interview with new UA football coach Joe Moorhead

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 15:38


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, sports reporter George Thomas sits down with new University of Akron football coach, Joe Moorhead. The university introduced the soon-to-be former offensive coordinator of the Oregon Ducks earlier this month. Moorhead inherits a team that's gone 3-28 in its past three seasons and is looking to improve its fortunes in the Mid-American Conference.

    'We all need some type of break': Student highlights behavior issues, mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 21:21


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Jen Pignolet are joined by Olyvia Raber, a senior at Akron Public Schools' Firestone Community Learning Center. They talk about discipline and behavior issues at public schools since districts have returned to in-person instruction. They also highlight the importance of mental health awareness and care among students.

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    Amanda Kloots talks about her healing journey on "Dancing With The Stars"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 26:06


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, reporter Kerry Clawson shares her exclusive interview with Canton native and Broadway dancer Amanda Kloots. Kloots talks about her journey of healing on ABC's “Dancing with the Stars” following the death of her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID in 2020.

    ‘This is such a strange world': Why are there so many employee and supply shortages in Akron?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 21:48


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by reporter Amanda Garrett to discuss the Beacon Journal's comprehensive look at employee and supply shortages across the Akron area. On Nov. 18, an editor, four photographers and 18 reporters visited numerous area businesses to discuss employee and supply shortages among a wide variety of establishments including hospitals, veterinarian offices, schools, daycares, toy stores, grocers, hardware stores and many more. The full story will be published on BeaconJournal.com on Thursday, and a slightly abridged version will appear in the Beacon's print edition on Sunday.  Garrett led the effort in compiling the numerous scenarios highlighted, and most businesses are facing multiple challenges.

    'Lights, Camera, Christmas': Stan Hywet goes Hollywood for holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 12:41


    In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, Craig Webb is joined by Stan Hywet Hall & Garden's “Queen of Christmas,” Chloe Wingard. The curatorial projects specialist talks about the historic home's Hollywood-based holiday theme, “Lights, Camera, Christmas.” “Throughout the whole tour route, all of our visitors are going to see nods to old Hollywood, some historic movies for Christmas as well as themes of family-favorite Christmas movies,” Wingard said.

    ‘Focus on Black-owned businesses' spotlight: Sweet and Savvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 24:50


    In this special edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, we catch up with Savannah Griggs, owner of Sweet and Savvy, a home-based baking business that specializes in custom cakes, cupcakes and chocolate-dipped items. The business also has a new storefront on the way in downtown Akron with plans to open in the summer of next year. Sweet and Savvy was featured earlier this year as part of the Beacon Journal's ongoing “Focus on Black-owned businesses” series. The Now You Know Akron podcast will also begin to highlight entrepreneurs from this series on a regular basis, discussing the challenges for young, minority business owners as well as the variety of goods and services they offer to the community. For more information, visit https://www.sweetandsavvy.shop/.

    Teacher, opera singer, motorcyclist, regular guy: Brian Johnson talks singing anthem for Browns-Steelers game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 26:23


    On this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb is joined by opera singer and music teacher Brian Keith Johnson. Johnson, a 32-year veteran of Akron Public Schools, recently sang the national anthem at the Browns-Steelers game in Cleveland. “There are two songs, this is my personal opinion, that you don't mess with,” Johnson said. “You don't mess with the school's alma mater, you do it as it was written. And for the most part, you do the national anthem as it was written, as Francis Scott Key wrote it. So that is what I do out of respect for the composer, out of respect for the music and out of respect for the country.”

    To parole or not to parole? Attorneys debate new juvenile parole bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 44:30


    In this week's Now You Know Akron (NYKA) podcast, Tania Nemer, the community outreach prosecutor for the Summit County Prosecutor's Office, and Nicole “Niki” Clum, the legislative policy manager for the Ohio Public Defender's Office, debate the merits of Senate Bill 256, a new state law that provides parole eligibility for juvenile offenders based on the amount of time they've served and what they were convicted of, as well as prohibiting life without parole sentences, except in rare circumstances.

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