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From Akron & Beyond is a new 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, fantastic 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
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchFrom Akron & Beyond is a new 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, fantastic music, and plenty of laughter.
Recent episodes include "Colin John and Long Tall Deb" (27 October 2026, 56 minutes), "The Legend of Ghoulardi with Rich Heldenfels" (7 October 2026, 55 minutes), and "Chuck Klosterman" (17 September 2026, 51 minutes).
From Akron & Beyond Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 101 episodes.
Booking probability for From Akron & Beyond Podcast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. From Akron & Beyond Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. From Akron & Beyond Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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From Akron & Beyond Podcast is a music podcast with 101 episodes published.
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Episode #111
In this episode, we go way beyond, to Hawaii, Britain, Europe, and Akron! Our guests, Long Tall Deb and Colin John, join Nick and Bob to talk about their adventures playing the Blues to audiences around the globe. Deb’s...
Episode #110
In this episode, Nick and Bob have a look back at the legendary Cleveland TV horror film host Ernie Anderson - i.e., Ghoulardi! The show, which ran from 1963 to 1966, had an incalculable effect on young Northeast Ohio...
Episode #109
What if - instead of The Beatles - the Velvet Underground had been the most commercially and societally successful band in history? This is the provocative and hilarious premise of the new book by Chuck Klosterman...
Episode #108
We are excited to have as our return guest graphic novelist Derf Backderf, whose new book THE DISSIDENTS is receiving rave reviews internationally. The book is a deep dive into a lost history of censorship...
Episode #107
If you live in the area around Akron, you’re aware of our wonderful National Park - and it’s likely you know about the Scenic Railroad…. But, on this episode, Nick and Bob find that there’s a whole lot to learn about...
Episode #106
In this episode, Nick and Bob are visited by screenwriter/producer Curt Kurlander - and a film crew! In Akron filming a road trip documentary about unique jukeboxes, the screenwriter of the hit film ST. ELMO’S FIRE, and...
Episode #105
“Craig Bell” In this episode, Nick and Bob visit with Craig Bell. Craig is a true musical legend, having been a member of Rocket From the Tombs, the ur-punk band from Cleveland that ultimately spawned Pere Ubu and the...
<p>In this special episode, we preview the new documentary about 15-60-75 (The Numbers Band) with filmmaker Jason Prufer. Over a decade in the making, this film promises to be the definitive portrait of one of the most...
In this special episode, we preview the new documentary about 15-60-75 (The Numbers Band) with filmmaker Jason Prufer. Over a decade in the making, this film promises to be the definitive portrait of one of the most...
Episode #103
<p>Join us tonight, Thursday. March 26 at 10 pm. as we celebrate the classic collection of 1960’s mayhem NUGGETS! Curated by Lenny Kaye. who with an all-star band of local rockers will be performing songs tomorrow@...
In this episode, Nick and Bob visit with our friend Joyce Lagios about her nearly 60 year career at WAKR. Akron’s historic radio station, home of Alan Freed, and still thriving today, Joyce was there, and has stories...
Episode #101
<p>In this episode, a first of a two-parter, Bob and Nick conjure up an incomplete and impossible list of their favorite music films. Rock Docs predominate, but there’s some ringers as well. Grab some popcorn and...
<p>Our guest is one of the busiest guys in NE Ohio, from the Cool Cleveland website to his band Vanity Crash, Thomas Mulready is keeping alive the history and spirit of the region’s art and music scenes.<br> <br> And...
Episode #99
<p>Pearl Coffee is an Akron landmark and success story. Founded over 100 years ago by a family of Greek immigrants, their high quality brews and blends are delicious and popular throughout the country. <br> <br> In this...
Episode #98
<p>No one, but no one, knows more about the history and musical legacy of Kent, Ohio than Jason Prufer. <br> <br> In this episode, Nick and Bob discuss with Jason his research and archiving of the city’s architecture...
Episode #97
<p><br> Nick and Bob continue their unofficial survey of significant double albums. Too much, or not enough? Either way, lots of great tunes will be heard!<br> <br> Listen Thursday, January 22, at 10 pm on The Summit...
Episode #96
<p>Nick and Bob talk with Silas Hite, a highly accomplished musician, composer, and producer. Silas is an Emmy Award winner, creating music for commercials, TV, film, video games… and he’s working right here in...
Episode #95
On our show, we love talking about radio, especially the era of free form programming, and the few stations keeping that legacy alive - like The Summit FM. In this episode, Nick and Bob go back in time to a predecessor...
Episode #94
<p>On this episode, Nick and Bob welcome NE Ohio artist and filmmaker Ted Sikora to the show. Ted is the creator of several comic book series, including Apama and Tap Dance Killers, and as an accomplished filmmaker has...
Episode #93
<p><br> 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.<br> A double...
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