ZipsUnlimited is a show about The University of Akron - its people and its community. It is broadcast each Saturday at noon (Eastern) on WZIP-FM.
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The Sports Power Talk crew from WZIP-FM love to talk about the most popular sports that America loves. They also like to talk about the sports that don't get as much attention as football, basketball and baseball. SPT Overtime offers analysis, interviews with sports figures and others as well as some great discussions that you won't hear everywhere else!
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Help keep polkas alive with the Saturday Morning Polka Show on WZIP-FM at The University of Akron! Polish polkas aren't the only ones - enjoy our variety including Slovenian, German and more, plus fun talk with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred! The show is broadcast live on Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on 88.1 WZIP-FM.
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This is Forged in Ohio! A podcast featuring interviews with combat sports athletes from the state of Ohio. Discover the stories, experiences, and careers of amateur and young professional MMA fighters, boxers, and wrestlers weekly on Forged in Ohio!
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Sports Power Talk is an unscripted roundtable discussion and analysis by WZIP sports reporters at The University of Akron about UA sports, NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA and anything else that comes up!
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Esports Lifestyle is a podcast centered around the specifics behind esports such as the players and how they started with esports, got better at their game, etc.
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Whether it be a movie, show, book, or even video games, we all enjoy our own pieces of fiction. On this podcast, we'll dive into them, give reviews, and take a look at how they work from a creative writing perspective.
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A bipartisan research and teaching institute at The University of Akron, dedicated to increasing understanding of the political process with special emphasis on political parties, grassroots activity, and ethical behavior.
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Hi, welcome to Broadway Babes! I'm your host, Alyssa. In this podcast, I'll be sitting down and talking about all things Broadway. From the on-stage performances to movie musicals, I'll talk about it all! So, join me as I take a 'backstage' look into some of your favorite Broadway musicals! Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. This music is provided by Podcasting Bear. Title: "Upbeat".
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A mysterious stranger wanders the woods and seems to have a burning need to tell a story to those he meets. There is clearly more to him than what is obvious, but his tales are no less intriguing.
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Powersports are sweet! Hosted by Joe Kart, this podcast is all about powersports, from fixing them or making improvements, to the history behind it all and tips and tricks for riding. From jet skis to ATVs and mini bikes to drift trikes, we're taking a deep dive into the motorsport subcategory that is more than just a hobby. Presented in an easily digestible way, this podcast is mechanically oriented, but for all people from first time off-roaders to experienced riders and mechanics. Let's g ...
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Trying to find a new place to eat in Northeast Ohio? Northeast Ohio Eats is your one-stop shop for local restaurants in the Northeast Ohio area! Each episode will include a review of a local restaurant as well as some other tidbits about the food world in Northeast Ohio.
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Clearly Confused Podcast is brought to you by Jalonte and Sopufaa broadcasting exclusively from our hometown Cleveland, OH! Ever since we met through a mutual friend at the University of Akron we been having these real and funny conversations that just came off natural and after 5 years we decided to share them with the world and start our own podcast. Get ready to listen and we guarantee you will leave with a better perspective on how to deal with situations, relationships, friendships, or ...
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Welcome to my podcast! I am your host Laurie-Anne Renaud and I am a student-athlete at the University of Akron. I have played soccer/football my entire life in Canada, in the United States and in Europe, and I've always wanted to create a fun and educative podcast for international soccer players! We are so many and often struggle with the same problems and challenges! I would love to gather all of us, connect and share our experience to let people know our takes and our unique journeys in o ...
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Three For Three is a podcast for business owners about marketing, leadership, and everything that relates to making your business better every day.
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INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS BELOW! Click on "Show More" A podcast about the history, strategy, and significance of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from the Center for Work & Democracy at Arizona State University and Jacobin Magazine. All clip, song, and quote references, as well as links to individual interview transcripts, at soundcloud.com/organizetheunorganized. Interview with Jeremy Brecher: https://jacobin.com/2024/01/organize-the-unorganized-congress-of-industrial-organizations-labo ...
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Saturday Morning Polkas - May 24, 2025
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1:01:15Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, College of Health and Human Sciences Dean Dr. Dan Friesner, College of Business Associate Dean Dr. Debmalya Mukherjee, and Student Responders Abigail Daniel and Shareef Awadallah.By WZIP-FM
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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.By Shawn Wick, Mitch Kobie, Miles Kobie
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This week's show features some tributes to "Mom!" Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, Deans Dr. Mitchell McKinney and Dr. Craig Menzemer, Student Responders Miranda Brainard and Sarah Powell.By WZIP-FM
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QBQ - Episode #6, Woes of a Cleveland Fan
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1:10:00In 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.By Mitch Kobie, Shawn Wick
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This week's show features some tributes to "Mom!" Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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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.By WZIP-FM
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Become acquainted with three different student-produced podcasts. This episode of ZipsUnlimited features an excert from Melanin & Motion, Dungeons & Dystopias, and SPT Overtime: Zips Gameday. You can find their podcasts on most platforms, although at least one of them is not currently available on Apple Podcasts.…
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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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They have all been a part of WZIP-FM, but now it is time for them to move on. Meet some of our soon-to-be alumni about their time at The University of Akron, future plans, and final thoughts as students. Of course, each is "forever a Zip." In photo: Kirsten James, Trey Hubbard, Nik Antenucci, Isabelle Khoury, Kiyara Wade, Drew Bailey, Corey Teuton,…
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Episode 44: PR, Social Media and Influencer Marketing for Gen Z with Korpo Parks
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43:32The challenge of succeeding at social media can be tough, but when you are trying to do it for a Gen Z-specific audience, the bar is raised even higher. Gen Z is arguably the first generation to grow up with social media, and many have the ability to see through marketing campaigns very easily. Korpo Parks—a University of South Florida student, mic…
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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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HUDDLE UP: Final NFL Draft Predictions
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1:26:41WZIP'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!By WZIP-FM
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Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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Bobby "Bodybags" Smith joins host Jake Murren on Episode 115 of Forged in Ohio. Bobby is a 4-1 amateur mixed martial artist who is set to fight for his first MMA championship. In this episode, Bobby talks about his competitive fire for combat sports, the fast start to his amateur career, challenging himself in his first title fight, and so much mor…
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Akron Zips Swimmers Maddy Gatrall & Rebecca Reid
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31:10WZIP 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!By WZIP-FM
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HUDDLE UP: NFL Draft Buzz/NFL News Reactions
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1:00:25WZIP Sports analysts Juan Arellano and Courtney Brown discuss next week's NFL draft and react to news and free agency signings around the league.By WZIP-FM
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NBA MVP Debate: Who is the 2024-25 NBA MVP?
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1:02:24Hosted 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.By WZIP-FM
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Saturday Morning Polkas - April 12, 2025
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1:00:57Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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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!By WZIP-FM
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Unveiled Minds is the name of the 2025 edition of the Senior Graphic Design Exibition at The University of Akron Myers School of Art. Jacob Hamilton and Nicolle Reich preview the expo and talk about what it means to be a graphic designer. Instagram: @uakrondesignBy WZIP-FM
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Saturday Morning Polkas - April 5, 2025
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1:02:17Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred. This particular episode is just the music!By WZIP-FM
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Zips Gameday: Zips Basketball End-of-Season Recap
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45:09The 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.By WZIP-FM
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Akron Zips Softball Coach Craig Nicholson
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19:44WZIP 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.By WZIP-FM
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In episode #4 of Quarter-by-Quarter, Shawn Wick & Mitch Kobie talk all things NBA with just a couple weeks left until the playoffs.By WZIP-FM
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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 29, 2025
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1:00:14Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred. This particular episode is just the music!By WZIP-FM
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If you don't like jazz, you don't like Christmas! That's according to jazz pianist Theron Brown. He and saxophonist Chris Coles, both accomplished musicians and both assistant professors of practice at UA, will explain that statement as they talk about the jazz community and JazzWeek 25: Abundance and the jazz community. More on JazzFest 25: Abunda…
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Episode 43: Harnessing Your Creativity with David Flynn of the University of Akron and Creative Campfires
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36:09Having a proven approach to creativity is important when working on new marketing concepts. But the creative process is difficult for many, and understanding when you have hit the mark and when to keep refining is always a challenge. University of Akron design professor and founder of Creative Campfires, David Flynn brings his insight to creativity…
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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 22, 2025
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1:01:06Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred. This episode is from a different hour of a previous broadcast.By WZIP-FM
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RJ "The Hammer" Harris joins host Jake Murren on Episode 114 of Forged in Ohio. RJ is a 1-0 professional mixed martial artist and is must-see every time he fights. In this episode, RJ talks about his journey in combat sports, being involved in some of the best heavyweight wars in Ohio MMA history, the submission win in his pro debut, and so much mo…
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Bracketology & NCAA Tournament Preview
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1:32:27Liam 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.By WZIP-FM
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Zips Gameday: NCAA Tournament vs Arizona featuring Professional Zip & Evan Wilson
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53:34The 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.…
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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 15, 2025
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1:01:55Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred. This episode is from a different hour of a previous broadcast.By WZIP-FM
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Mark "Man of Faith" Trifelos joins host Jake Murren on Episode 113 of Forged in Ohio. Mark is a 4-1 amateur mixed martial artist who recently won Ohio Combat League's middleweight championship. In this episode, Mark talks about winning his first amateur title, committing himself to MMA, his four straight submission wins, and so much more. Mark's an…
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Zips Gameday: MAC Tournament Preview (ft. Evan Wilson)
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46:57The 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.…
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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.By WZIP-FM
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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!By WZIP-FM
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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 8, 2025
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1:01:47Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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Kyle "Bam Bam" Barga joins host Jake Murren on Episode 112 of Forged in Ohio. Kyle is a 5-0 amateur mixed martial artist who recently won BCM Promotions bantamweight championship. In this episode, Kyle talks about his five-year journey in mixed martial arts, proving himself by becoming BCM's bantamweight champion, his goals for 2025, and so much mo…
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Two new books that examine the past yet remind us in some ways of the present. Meet Dr. Mary Triece, author of Radical Advocate: Ida B. Wells and the Road to Race and Gender Justice, in which Triece introduces the concept of “radical embodied advocacy. ” Also, Triece explains her findings in Memory Work: White Ignorance and Black Resistance in Popu…
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Zips Gameday vs Buffalo (ft. Evan Wilson)
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30:14Listen 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.By WZIP-FM
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QBQ Episode #3: All-Star Recap, Hot Takes, Pretenders vs Contenders
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1:24:27In 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!By WZIP-FM
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Saturday Morning Polkas - March 1, 2025
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1:01:02Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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Jackson Dougherty joins host Jake Murren on Episode 111 of Forged in Ohio. Jackson is a 4-0 amateur mixed martial artist at only 20 years old. In this episode, Jackson talks about how he got started in combat sports, how he's won all of his fights by rear-naked choke, his ceiling in mixed martial arts, and more. The hype behind Jackson is real, as …
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That title is misleading - ZipAssist needs more than just pants! Just ask Alison Doehring, who is the senior director of ZipAssist & Student Affairs Development. There are many ways our Zips need a little help now and then - from the Campus Cupboard to the new Clothing Collab, where students can get donated professional clothing for internship or j…
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Zips Gameday vs Kent State (ft. Coach John Groce & AKRowdies President Scottie Spears)
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41:27Listen 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).By WZIP-FM
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Saturday Morning Polkas - February 22, 2025
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1:00:31Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with Matt, Tracy, John and Fred.By WZIP-FM
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