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A podcast about the stories, partnerships, & happenings in and around METRO buses.
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Signup to Generate a PitchMETRO: Think Outside the Bus is hosted by METRO RTA. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S2 Ep21 TOTB Chuck Rector: The Legend" (12 November 2025, 20 minutes), "S2 Ep 20 TOTB Kadin, Creatures, and Art" (15 October 2025, 10 minutes), and "S2 Ep 19 TOTB METRO is on the road to WINNING!" (1 October 2025, 13 minutes).
METRO: Think Outside the Bus publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for METRO: Think Outside the Bus is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. METRO: Think Outside the Bus requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. METRO: Think Outside the Bus's contact route on record: verified email.
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METRO RTA hosts METRO: Think Outside the Bus, a business podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #21
<p>This week we sit down with Chuck Rector, a METRO Board member. Prior to being a Board member Chuck started out as a METRO bus operator, became a supervisor, Director of Operations, and finally the Assistant CEO. From...
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<p>Join us this week as we chat with Kadin, an art intern at METRO. He is creating banners for our Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center in downtown Akron. Learn about his process creating a grumpy dad opossum, a trash lovin'...
<p>Join Tatia and Molly as they discuss with some of METRO's leadership team about being honored as the Outstanding Public Transportation System in the country. This award is for every single team member and the METRO...
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<p>This week we talk with Caitlyn Conley of the Akron History Center. Mickey Mouse gas masks, the modern silver screen, the marble fields of Akron, and Dum Dum suckers are few tidbits in this surprising episode. Just...
<p>Downtown Akron is poppin' and the Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is the reason why! Join us as we discuss all things downtown Akron with Dominic Caruso, Communications Director of DAP. What is DORA? A punk rock...
<p>This week we chat with the Planning Department on route and service changes starting Sunday, August 17, with more frequency, some earlier hours and more! Also, is it DAYta or DAta, why is planning hanging out with...
<p>Join us as we chat with Director of Marketing & Events Elena Bell from the Akron Zoo. We learn about bears who topor, (wait, what?), a new baby white-cheeked gibbon, dinosaurs galore, and join us for the Last Mile...
<p>This week we chat it up with Eleni Manousogiannakis, Executive Director of Better Kenmore CDC. From First Fridays and holiday events, sparking new business growth, and honoring the past the Better Kenmore CDC is on...
<p>This week we sit down with Alexandra Vukoder<br />Chief Advancement and Communications Officer with the Akron Art Museum and learn about the current exhibit She Said, She Said. We also dive into all the museum does...
<p>This week Molly and Tatia chat up the '80s, as that's the theme for this year's Free Fare Weekends on METRO Direct. Jelly shoes were the equalizer and the true start of leveling the playing field and, yes, your mix...
Episode #12
<p>This week we are chatting with Robert DeJournett, METRO Board of Trustee & now President of the newly formed Black Chamber of Commerce. Robert speaks of his obsession with all things METRO and buses, community...
Episode #11
<p>This week we talk with former METRO Operator and now City of Akron Ward 5 Councilman Johnnie Hannah. The interview takes place in Northside Marketplace, in his ward, and we chat about his career path, some of his...
Episode #10
<p>Join Tatia and Molly for a chat with John M. Williams, CEO of the Akron Urban League. The Akron Urban League has a rich history in Akron and programming for its community that is second to none. The Akron Urban...
<p>This week we chat with Claire Merrick from Summit Metro Parks. From a new park on the horizon, events for every single person imaginable, to ginormous muscles (say what) and fairy shrimp (crazy!) we hear about all...
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<p>Baseball season is here and Molly and Tatia talk with Nick Bello from the Akron RubberDucks about all things RubberDucks. From mascots, to extreme foods, to partnerships, and game day fun there is something for...
Episode #7
<p>Join us for a chat about the arts in our area with Nicole Mullet, Executive Director of ArtsNow. From fiber art dragons, collaging, writing, and safe, vibrant public spaces this week's episode tackles all the artful...
<p>Join us for an interview with the organizers of the Black Family Wellness Expo being held in Akron and around the country on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This family friendly event has something for everyone. The Links...
<p>Join us for a chat with Kenny Lambert who personally discovered it is never too late to turn your life around. He has gone from a life of addiction, to recovery, to winning an Emmy, to making an impact in his...
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<p>Join us for a chat with Mark Greer, the Executive Director of Akron's 200th Bicentennial. Tune in to learn about all the happenings around town (and there are many), find out how you can be involved, and what events...
<p> Join us this week when we meet up with on-air personality Keith Kennedy from 98.1 WKDD. We discuss the annual radiothon, recycled trees, falling out of chairs, driving buses, and those darn PINKY puppets! </p>
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Director of Marketing & Events, Growers Edge
Akron History Center
Downtown Akron Partnership
Akron Art Museum
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