Welcome to Akron the podcast: Recent Episodes
BASSMINT STUDIOS
Welcome to Akron, let’s take a look at some of the unique people places and events from Akron’s illustrious past
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
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
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We explore the fascinating story of a death trap and one man’s journey to save as many people from it as he could
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From humbling beginnings to present day- the story of a key part in the story of Akron
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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
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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.
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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
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Let’s journey through the 70 yrs of the most famous restaurant in Akron’s history. Stories of fun, food, ...fires.....and.....murder?
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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
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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
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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
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Let’s look at one of the most famous haunting in Akron History
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The local train known as the doodlebug doesn’t make it to Akron. Hear the whole story.
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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
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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
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Let’s talk about the explosion that rocked Akron in 1977, and who was really behind it
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Let’s take a look at how Akron handles a pandemic
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Learn about early Akron sports and that mysterious cup
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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
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Over 100 yrs ago, Akron had its own kingpin, and man did he cause some havoc
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Ever been on Tallmadge parkway, maybe you have and don’t even realize it
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