From Akron & Beyond is a 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, awesome 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 -- or wherever you stream your favorite podcasts!
From Akron & Beyond Podcast
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104 episodes
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From Akron & Beyond is a 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, awesome 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 -- or wherever you stream your favorite podcasts!
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
Out of Obscurity, Into Oblivion: a Film About the Numbers Band
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.
June 11, 2026
NUGGETS, Etc. with Dave Swanson
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!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!Listen tonight at 10 pm on The Summit FM. 91.3, or later anytime, wherever you get your podcasts!(Thanks to Brad Savage)
May 26, 2026
From Akron & Beyond Podcast with Bob Ethington & Nick Nicholis/"WAKR's Joyce Lagios"
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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