From Akron & Beyond Podcast

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

From Akron & Beyond Podcast is a music podcast hosted by The Summit FM, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Summit FM hosts From Akron & Beyond Podcast, a music show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #105

  Craig Bell | From Akron & Beyond Podcast

  Jul 14, 202654 min

  “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 Dead Boys. He’s co-writer of the classic song “Final Solution”, amongst other anthems, and has continued making music with a variety of great bands. Craig has great stories, and a lot of great music. Listen Thursday, June 25 at 10 pm on The Summit FM, 91.3 - or later any time, wherever you get your podcasts!

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  Episode #104

  Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion: a Film About the Numbers Band

  Jun 22, 202652 minS0

  <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 original and dynamic musical forces ever to come from our region - or any region, for that matter. <br> <br> We are also joined by Robert Kidney, who shares his take on the film.<br> <br> Director Prufer integrates interviews, rare photos, and exhilarating live performances for a film experience you won’t want to miss!<br> <br> “Out of Oblivion, Into...

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  Episode #104

  Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion: a Film About the Numbers Band

  Jun 22, 202652 min

  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 original and dynamic musical forces ever to come from our region - or any region, for that matter. We are also joined by Robert Kidney, who shares his take on the film. Director Prufer integrates interviews, rare photos, and exhilarating live performances for a film experience you won’t want to miss! “Out of Oblivion, Into Obscurity” will premiere at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland Heights on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.

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  Episode #103

  NUGGETS, Etc. with Dave Swanson

  Jun 11, 202650 minS0

  <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@ night at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland!<br> <br> As is always the case when we’re joined by Dave Swanson, the conversation goes all over the place. Tons of great songs on this special episode!<br> <br> Listen tonight at 10 pm on The Summit FM. 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!<br> <br> (Thanks to Brad Savage)</p>

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  Episode #102

  From Akron & Beyond Podcast with Bob Ethington & Nick Nicholis/"WAKR's Joyce Lagios"

  May 26, 202653 minS0

  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 - This is a fun episode!

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