SPT: Overtime

The Zips Gameday crew recap Akron's recent game against Bucknell and preview Akron's matchup @Tulane as the Zips look to win their 8th game of the season. this episode is also available in video on the WZIP YouTube channel 

The Zips Game Day crew recap Akron's performance at the Paradise jam and preview the Zips upcoming matchup against Milwaukee as the Zips return home on this thanksgiving weekend. this episode is also available on video on the WZIP YouTube channel 

Shawn Wick sits down with walk-on Uriah Rodeman to talk about his journey to joining the men's basketball team.

The Zips Gameday crew recap Akron's season as a whole and discuss whether or not this season was a win or not despite not finishing above .500. This episode is also available in video on the WZIP YouTube channel 

In this episode of QBQ , Shawn and Mitch are joined by special guest Liam. They go over everything that has happened so far this NBA season as well as testing their NBA ball knowledge with trivia questions from each other. WZIP - University of Akron - 88.1 FM

In this episode of QBQ , Shawn and Mitch are joined by special guest Liam. They go over everything that has happened so far this NBA season as well as testing their NBA ball knowledge with trivia questions from each other.WZIP - University of Akron - 88.1 FM

The Zips Gameday Crew Recap Akron's Matchup vs Purdue and look ahead to the Paradise Jam This episode is also available in video on the WZIP YouTube channel. 

The Zips Game Day crew recap Akron's recent loss in the Wagon Wheel game as well as preview the season finale @BGSU. the episode also available on the WZIP YouTube channel 

This episode was originally broadcasted live on Sports Power Talk as the Zips Gameday Crew recaps Akron's recent game vs Penn State Shenango and preview Akron's matchup vs #2 Purdue  

In the first Vodcast of QBQ, Shawn and Mitch share their early season reactions to the NBA, along with some teams they feel should start to panic. WZIP - University of Akron - 88.1 FM

In this edition of Zips Gameday the crew previews Akron's upcoming matchup vs Kent state as the Zips are looking for 3 straight wins. the Episode is also available in video on the WZIP YouTube channel.

Zips Men's Basketball is looking to move to 2-0 as the Zips Gameday crew preview this upcoming matchup. 

The Zips Gameday crew previews the Zips upcoming matchup against the UMass Minute Men as the Zips look to win two straight games and equal the amount of wins the 2024 Zips had.  

The Zips gameday crew preview the Zips Men's basketball season and look ahead to today's matchup against James Madison in the first installment of the MAC Sunbelt Challenge.  

WZIP sports reporter Matt Willis brings in Men's Basketball players and brothers Eric and Evan Mahaffey, discussing their journey to Akron, the upbringings of their basketball career and more.

Quarter By Quarter returns for the 2025-2026 NBA season! Mitch and Shawn run through everything you need to know that happened in the offseason, then predict how this year will turn out. Who will be MVP? Will the Thunder repeat? What is going on with Terry Rozier? Listen in and find out!

In this week's edition of Zips Gameday we look ahead to the Zips heading to Muncie Indiana to take on the Cardinals. Join Dev Lucas, Liam Riggenbach, and Juan Arrellano as they preview Zips @ Ball State   

Matt Willis hosts the first episode of a new series: How to Sports. Today, Matt and special guest Brendan Tahsler teach Liam Riggenbach all about bowling and the base knowledge of how to get into the sport.

Episode 2 of the Ring Rundown, hosted by Matt Willis and Mitch Bates features special guest Mitch Kobie. This edition, the guys talk about their introduction to professional wrestling, their favorite stars, various events attended and predictions for Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia. 

In this week's edition of Zips gameday we take a look ahead at Akron's upcoming game against Central Michigan. Join Dev Lucas, Liam Riggenbach, Matt Willis for some pregame analysis, picks, and banter as we await Akron's 2025 homecoming game versus the Chippewas. 

In this episode, we got the chance to interview the Zips standout RB Jordan Gant as we previewed Akron's upcoming game against Central Michigan.

Pilot episode of the new WWE podcast: the Ring Rundown, hosted by Matt Willis and Mitch Bates. This episode covers the predictions for Wrestlepalooza

Shawn and Mitch wrap up the NBA by grading each team's performance from last year and how they future looks.

Shawn and Mitch are joined by Mitch's brother miles to discuss the final games of the western conference semi-final and to preview the upcoming conference finals matchups.

In this episode, Mitch and Shawn talk about the devasting playoff collapse of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They explore new areas of how the Cavs can improve in the offseason. They also talk about the remaining playoff series and preview the upcoming games.

In episode #5 of Quarter-By-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie are joined by Drew Bailey to go over their picks for the NBA regular season awards as well as a few of their own.

WZIP's NFL draft experts Juan Arellano and Courtney Brown discuss the future of Aaron Rodgers, make final predictions for this year's NFL draft, and more!

WZIP sports reporter Marcus Anderson talks with Akron Zips swimmers Maddy Gatrall & Rebecca Reid regarding their experience as international student-athletes, their success at Akron, and more!

WZIP Sports analysts Juan Arellano and Courtney Brown discuss next week's NFL draft and react to news and free agency signings around the league.

Hosted by Matt Willis, this episode features a lively debate between WZIP sports analysts Mitch Bates, Marcus Anderson, and Nik Antenucci regarding who should be this season's NBA Most Valuable Player. Is it SGA? Jokic? Giannis? Each analyst presents their case.

Akron Zips baseball coach Bryan Faulds joins WZIP Sports reporter Liam Riggenbach, talking his own playing career, strategy for managing pitchers, the Zips season thus far, and more!

The Zips Gameday crew of Liam Riggenbach, Dev Lucas, and Drew Bailey recaps the 2024-25 Zips basketball season, looking back at the best moments, performances, and developments from a big year in Zips hoops.

WZIP Sports Reporter Dev Lucas sits down with Zips Softball Coach Craig Nicholson, talking the season thus far, the recent doubleheader against Bowling Green, the team's upcoming series with Ohio, and more.

In episode #4 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie talk all things NBA with just a couple weeks left until the playoffs.

Liam Riggenbach, Juan Arellano, and Drew Bailey break down the 68-team field and make their bracket picks region-by-region - a comprehensive analysis of each first-round matchup and players to watch this March into April.

The Gameday crew briefly recaps the Zips' MAC championship win over Miami and previews the Zips' first round matchup with Arizona. Featuring another appearance from Zips fan extraordinaire Professional Zip (19:09-36:26) and "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (36:43-47:23) ahead of Friday's clash with Arizona in Seattle.

The Gameday crew recaps the Zips' Senior Night win over Buffalo and predicts the results of the MAC Tournament. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (27:58-44:37) talking Senior Night, Scott & Okonkwo presumably returning next year, and giving an inside look into postseason play and preparation.

WZIP Sports' Shawn Wick is joined by three members of Akron's nationally ranked dodgeball squad: Carter Crawford, Kyle Vanscio, and defending National Player of the Year Alexis Schultz.

WZIP Sports' Drew Bailey is joined by Akron Zips Twitter/X legend Professional Zip, talking Zips basketball, the MAC tournament, the origins and development of the Professional Zip persona, Akron's AD search, and much more...a full hour of Professional Zip content!

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps Zips' wins over Kent State and Toledo and previews the matchup with Buffalo. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (20:34-27:51) talking the win over Kent, 2nd-half defensive struggles against Toledo, expectations for Senior Night, and more.

In episode #3 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie are joined by Courtney Brown to recap NBA All-Star festivities, discuss what changes they'd like to see in the NBA, and evaluate which teams are contenders and which are pretenders. Plenty of hot takes in this episode!

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps recent Zips games against Ohio and Ball State and previews the matchup with Kent State. Featuring appearances from Coach John Groce (18:25-30:22) and AKRowdies President Scottie Spears (30:43-37:10).

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps Zips' wins over Central Michigan and Northern Illinois and previews the matchup with Ohio. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (21:38-32:20) talking Enrique Freeman's #25 immortalized at the JAR, challenges playing at Ohio U's Convocation Center, Shammah Scott's role on the team, and more.

In episode #2 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie are joined by Matt Willis to review current NBA standings, preview all-star weekend, and - in the spirit of Valentine's Day - talk what they've LOVED about the 2024-25 NBA season.

Listen as the Gameday crew recaps Zips' wins over South Alabama and Western Michigan and previews the matchup with Central Michigan. Featuring "The Wilson Wire" with Zips G Evan Wilson (17:24-27:04) talking the team's win streak, Bowen Hardman's shooting ability, and more.

Zips Gameday previewing South Alabama @ Akron men's basketball as part of the MAC-Sun Belt challenge. Akron Zips senior G Evan Wilson joins the show (20:03-31:37) to talk this matchup, recap the Zips' win over Ball State on 2/4, and more.

In this pilot episode of WZIP's new NBA podcast, "Quarter by Quarter," Shawn Wick and Mitch Kobie discuss the pre-trade deadline standings, react to NBA all-star selections, share their 15 favorite players of all time, and much more related to the NBA.

In this episode of SPT Overtime, WZIP Sports reporter Anthony McFadden is joined by Akron Zips Men's Soccer Forward Emil Jaaskelainen ahead of the Big East Tournament, discussing his experience playing professionally in England, his time at LIU, and his decision to transfer to the University of Akron.

WZIP's Lana Tso sits down with Akron Zips swimmer and Paralympic athletic Grace Nuhfer, discussing her athletic career, her time as a University of Akron swimmer, and her experience at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, where she earned a silver medal in the 100-fly.

Drew Bailey, Dev Lucas, & Nik Antenucci recap the first seven games of the football season, grade the Zips' performance thus far, and look ahead to #MACtion.

In this edition of SPT OT, WZIP Sports Reporter Liam Riggenbach is joined by Akron Zips MBB guard Isaiah "Zay" Gray to talk his basketball career, journey as a D1 athlete, decision to transfer to Akron + more.