Welcome to Akron the podcast

After a 10 month fight to get back. Finally a new episode. Did akron have a stone throwing ghost?

We talk to Joanna Wilson who wrote the book - The story of Archie The Talking Snowman - Archie's beginnings as well as his departure - thought to be gone forever, but fair wasn't done- we will talk about his triumphant return

Join us as we have a conversation with JR Bookealter. The man behind the iconic movie filmed entirely in the Akron area in the late 80s

We dive into all the details - the who, the why….THE STORY

The worst prison fire in US history happened in Ohio and took dozens of Akronites with it --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The incredible story of a little blue Santa that was found 120 yrs after possible production. Is it the first of its kind? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

David Marine comes to town to run some test on Akron kids in 1917. Parents want no part of his devil medicine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We look back at the unique partnership that may just have started the Haunted house obsession Akron still had --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We explore the fascinating story of a death trap and one man's journey to save as many people from it as he could --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

From humbling beginnings to present day- the story of a key part in the story of Akron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's 1966 and there's a big red saucer like object over the sky's of Akron. Come with us as we follow the flying object and watch as it changes lives forever --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Journey with me over a hundred years and watch the rise and tragic fall of summit beach. Once the spot of the fastest coaster in the country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we look at the kid from Akron with the dynamite hands. Can Michael handle all the success- in a word- No, we travel along as Michael fights men and his demons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let’s journey through the 70 yrs of the most famous restaurant in Akron’s history. Stories of fun, food, ...fires.....and.....murder? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Come journey with us as we explore the Goodyear airdock and how it came to be. We will then follow the USS Akron from its birth from the airdock to its demise just a few years later --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let’s go step by step with a local health care worker as she go’s through the journey of getting the vaccine. We try to learn a little about the vaccine itself as we document her journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let’s explore a pocket in time when Akron is redefining who it is and the young generation is expressing itself through a new music genre --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let’s look at one of the most famous haunting in Akron History --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The local train known as the doodlebug doesn’t make it to Akron. Hear the whole story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A look at the history of breweries in Akron and beer in general. Featuring a special guest and my first drink of beer in over 30 yrs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We look at 2 historical moments in race relations right here in our home town including one of the most powerful civil rights speeches of all time --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let’s talk about the explosion that rocked Akron in 1977, and who was really behind it --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let’s take a look at how Akron handles a pandemic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn about early Akron sports and that mysterious cup --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Let’s discuss 3 awesome pieces of Akron history all within a STONES throw of each other. So jump in the CADDIE because people are DYING for this one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Over 100 yrs ago, Akron had its own kingpin, and man did he cause some havoc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ever been on Tallmadge parkway, maybe you have and don’t even realize it --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app