Best Akron Zips Podcasts (2025)

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New Support for Future Educators 17:02

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Did you ever think about the number of people who are not teachers but work in the field of education? The University of Akron is launching the Bachelor of Arts in Community and Workforce Education major to help address a growing need. The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education Director, Dr. Gary Holliday, and the assistant director, Dr…

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An Archive of Pride 18:18

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There are gaps in history- missing pieces, missing voices. The LGBTQ+ community is often among them, but a grant-funded project could change that, at least for Akron and Summit County. Tony Pankuch, education and outreach coordinator at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology and Dr. Hillary Nunn, professor of English, are collecting arti…

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Archaeology: Toys, Bottles, and Economic Status 17:25

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Akron Alight, Surviving Prohibition in Akron, and Neighbors Worlds Apart are three exhibits in Olin Hall produced by University of Akron students from the Department of Anthropology. Sea Berry describes some artifacts found during archeaological digs and learning about their meaning.By WZIP-FM

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Connections: Bringing Streamer University to Akron 11:30

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It was a big deal in the streaming world, and it was happening here at The University of Akron. Streamer University. Led by international streaming superstar Kai Cenat, it was actually a former UA student who who successfully pitched this location to his boss, who happens to be Kai Cenat. WZIP's Jordan Johnson decided to learn more about the produc…

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Spring Commencement - Part 2 44:18

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Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, College of Health and Human Sciences Dean Dr. Dan Friesner, College of Business Associate Dean Dr. Debmalya Mukherjee, and Student Responders Abigail Daniel and Shareef Awadallah.By WZIP-FM

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Spring Commencement Part 1 38:15

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Enjoy highlights from Spring 2025 Commencement at The University of Akron, including speeches from President R.J. Nemer, Deans Dr. Mitchell McKinney and Dr. Craig Menzemer, Student Responders Miranda Brainard and Sarah Powell.By WZIP-FM

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Illinois Men's Basketball adding a New Name, Neutral Site Games and Top 5 Non-Conference Matchups in 2025/26 16:56

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On the latest College Basketball Weekly, LT gives us his Top 5 games he is looking forward to in the 2025/26 season. Sam talks about changing the Illinois Nickname while we discuss if we like Neutral Sites or Home and Home Non-Conference Games on this lively show powered by the Full Court Network. Our ALL YEAR ROUND NCAA coverage brings you the lat…

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Zips, Gaming, and Self-empowerment 28:21

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Become acquainted with three different student-produced podcasts. This episode of ZipsUnlimited features an excert from Melanin & Motion, Dungeons & Dystopias, and SPT Overtime: Zips Gameday. You can find their podcasts on most platforms, although at least one of them is not currently available on Apple Podcasts.…

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#23: Who Won the Transfer Portal? Best College Basketball Coaching Hire? Which team are we excited for in 25/26? 17:41

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Latest and greatest College Basketball Weekly were we have a lively discussion on who WON the Transfer portal, which Coaching hire was elite and one team that will surprise all in the upcoming NCAA College Basketball Season. Our ALL YEAR ROUND NCAA coverage brings you the latest College Hoops news and notes, with exclusive insights from our experie…

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The Next Alumni 33:44

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They have all been a part of WZIP-FM, but now it is time for them to move on. Meet some of our soon-to-be alumni about their time at The University of Akron, future plans, and final thoughts as students. Of course, each is "forever a Zip." In photo: Kirsten James, Trey Hubbard, Nik Antenucci, Isabelle Khoury, Kiyara Wade, Drew Bailey, Corey Teuton,…

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#22: The Truth Behind the Transfer Portal with Former Akron Zips Star Nate Johnson 19:59

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We are joined by former Zip Star and current K State Wildcat, Nate Johnson, as we talk the transfer portal and why he jumped into as late as he did on the latest College Basketball Weekly powered by the Full Court Network. LT and Sammy D share their opinions on the the transfer portal and what can be done to make it better for everyone. We also tal…

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#21: Final Four Review, Florida Gators March Madness Domination, Coach McDermott retiring and the Plan 17:00

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We are back after a week hiatus to Review our Final Four Experience filled with bad Mexican food/service and fantastic College Basketball. The Gators win it all and what a month of domination for them. We talk Coach Huss leaving High Point to be the Coach in waiting at Creighton and many other College Basketball related things so Listen why don't y…

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Unveiled Minds 21:55

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Unveiled Minds is the name of the 2025 edition of the Senior Graphic Design Exibition at The University of Akron Myers School of Art. Jacob Hamilton and Nicolle Reich preview the expo and talk about what it means to be a graphic designer. Instagram: @uakrondesignBy WZIP-FM

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JazzWeek 25: Abundance 28:46

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If you don't like jazz, you don't like Christmas! That's according to jazz pianist Theron Brown. He and saxophonist Chris Coles, both accomplished musicians and both assistant professors of practice at UA, will explain that statement as they talk about the jazz community and JazzWeek 25: Abundance and the jazz community. More on JazzFest 25: Abunda…

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#20: Sweet Sixteen Predictions, Coaching Carousel and the craziness of the Transfer Portal 25:51

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We are going hard on Sweet Sixteen Predictions and IT is going to be 8 solid matchups. Guess which Regional will be the most ELECTRIC while we dish on the Coaching Carousel and the craziness of the TRANSFER PORTAL. Great energy and excitement on one of the hottest College Basketball Shows powered by the Full Court Network. Our NCAA coverage brings …

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#19: MARCH MADNESS, FINAL FOUR PREDICTIONS, CINDERELLA TEAM'S, COACHING CAROUSEL AND OTHER TOURNAMENTS 30:58

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We take a deep dive into the NCAA Tournament with interesting games and picks along with who is wearing Cinderella's Slippers and the Final Four Predictions on the latest College Basketball Weekly. Great takes and in-depth analysis make this a must watch/listen show for any March Madness Lover. We also look at the Coaching Carousel and talk about s…

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18: Vice Chair- NCAA Tournament Selection Committee, Keith Gill, 90s R&B, Teams that are DANCING and McNeese Student Manager, Amir Khan, is BIG-TIME 44:27

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Another Big big episode on the College Basketball Weekly as we welcome Sun Belt Commissioner and Vice Chair of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Member, Keith Gill, to the show to talk about the Sun Belt Conference and building the ultimate NCAA Tournament Bracket. We take you behind the curtain of the NCAA Selection process plus we discuss w…

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Meet the Author: Dr. Mary Triece 28:47

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Two new books that examine the past yet remind us in some ways of the present. Meet Dr. Mary Triece, author of Radical Advocate: Ida B. Wells and the Road to Race and Gender Justice, in which Triece introduces the concept of “radical embodied advocacy. ” Also, Triece explains her findings in Memory Work: White Ignorance and Black Resistance in Popu…

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#17: Building the Perfect NCAA Tournament Bracket with Big Sky Commish Tom Wistrcill, Viva Las Vegas, Starch Madness and A-Sun Basketball 31:30

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Big big episode on the College Basketball Weekly as we welcome Big Sky Commissioner and NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Member, Tom Wistrcill, to the show to talk about the Big Sky and building a NCAA Tournament Bracket. We take you behind the curtain of the NCAA Selection process plus we go in deep on Starch Madness. The boys talk about the At…

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Fill the Cupboard and Bring Some Pants! 13:26

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That title is misleading - ZipAssist needs more than just pants! Just ask Alison Doehring, who is the senior director of ZipAssist & Student Affairs Development. There are many ways our Zips need a little help now and then - from the Campus Cupboard to the new Clothing Collab, where students can get donated professional clothing for internship or j…

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#16: Xavier Men's Basketball Star Ryan Conwell Joins us, March Madness Predictions, the Coaching Carousel, the Houston Cougars 34:41

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We are bringing the HEAT again as we talk the greatest game in the World on this weeks College Basketball Weekly. We are joined by Xavier's Star Player, Ryan Conwell, and we talk Muskateer Hoops plus how good is the Big East. We go deep on how many teams each Conferences will get in March Madness and maybe a surprise or too. The Boys shed some ligh…

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#15: College Basketball Weekly : Coach Bruce Pearl's LEGACY Year, Biggest Surprises in Each Power 5 Conference, Montana Grizzles, Winningest Teams and UAB's Yaxel Langenborg 23:47

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Welcome to another exciting episode of College Basketball Weekly from the Full Court Network! 🏀 Join us for in-depth college hoops analysis and expert college basketball picks as we approach March Madness. Who are our biggest surprises in each of the Power 5 Conferences and the Mountain West Conference is different. Player to Watch this week is Yax…

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Getting Fit at UA! 24:04

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Hitting a roadblock on the resolution to get fit in the new year? Some advice on how to get past it with emphasis on the multitude of resources through The University of Akron Student Recreation and Wellness Services. Rusty Caldwell and Madelynn Hill have the answers!By WZIP-FM

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#14: BIG SOUTH Fans and EVERYONE Will LOVE This Exclusive Interview With Commissioner SHERIKA MONTGOMERY 27:29

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We are giving you TWO College Basketball Weekly's this week because we had such a wonderful time with Big South Commissioner Sherika Montgomery on the show we had to post it ASAP. We LOVE Big South Basketball and also LOVE what Sherika and her staff are doing at the Big South so let's shine a spotlight on them. Former Gardner Webb Basketball player…

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#13: Indiana Coaching Search, Rick Pitino, the Dons of San Francisco, The Best Pep Band, Tang Time and Mid Major Minutes 31:16

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Lucky Number #13 episode as the boys go hard with the Indiana Coaching Search and drop some potential names. Is Rick Pitino the best College Basketball Coach in the game? We talk Coach G and the San Francisco Dons along with what Coach Skinn is doing at his alma mater George Mason PLUS it is Tang time as the K-State Wildcats are on a roll. LT talks…

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How to Pick a College 24:35

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Variety of majors? Cost of tuition? Stuff to do? Yes, all of that and more. University of Akron Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Chris Stimler walks us through the questions he is asked and the answers he provides to families on the hunt for a college home. Want to join us for a Future Zips Day? Learn more and register…

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#12: Greatest Day Ever for College Hoops (February 1st 2025), We are the Pitino's, No love for the BIG EAST, The Coaching Carousel and Three teams that will make a big JUMP next year 19:01

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New College Basketball Weekly out, powered by the Full Court Network, as we pin Saturday, February 1st, 2025, as the greatest day in College Basketball History due to great games and upsets. We throw some love to the Pitino's were we discuss St. John's and New Mexico while sharing three teams that will make a HUGE jump next season along with the LA…

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#11: SEC or NCAA TOURNAMENT TOUGHER? MOST IMPROVED TEAM, UTAH VALLEY, WHO OWNS OHIO HOOPS AND BIGGEST SURPRISES IN THE SEC 23:30

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On the latest and greatest College Basketball Weekly brought to you by the Full Court Network, we talk and dissect Jay Bilas recent comment that the SEC Tournament will be tougher than the NCAA Tournament. We give some love to the Wolverines of Utah Valley and which two teams own the state of Ohio while talking about our most improved team in the c…

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Talking Safety at UA! 18:48

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When you oversee a safe environment, police take on a role that focuses more on awareness and prevention. Just ask University of Akron Police Chief Jim Gilbride, who also offers general safety tips and explains how campus closure decisions are made.By WZIP-FM

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#10 : College Basketball Weekly - Is Cooper Flagg the POY? The Future of College Basketball Head Coaching, the Hilton Coliseum, The Hurd and Games to Watch 34:26

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This is another hot one of the College Basketball Weekly as we talk Mick Cronin and the future of College Basketball Head Coaching, is Cooper Flagg the Player of The Year and Whose the #1 team in the Nation? All this and so much more on the College Basketball Weekly, powered by the Full Court Network. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SUBSTACK and get even more Gre…

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Fall Commencement - Part 2 32:22

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Highlights from the Fall 2024 afternoon ceremony, featuring the College of Engineering and Polymer Science as well as the College of Health & Human Sciences, include remarks from various UA dignitaries as well as class representative Kiara Bowens Audio for this podcast was provided by The University of Akron's YouTube channel, where you can watch t…

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#9: College Basketball Weekly - UIC and Norfolk State, Conference Season Predictions and the Undefeateds 30:30

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Episode #9 of the College Basketball Weekly, powered by the Full Court Network, comes in lively and hard. A lot to talk about and unpack on the latest episode with LT and Sammy D. We give our predictions for 8 different conferences from A-10 to ACC to Mountain West to Big 12. We also give some mad LOVE to the UIC Flames and Norfolk State Spartans a…

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Fall Commencement - Part 1 36:46

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Highlights from the Fall 2024 morning ceremony, featuring the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Business, including remarks from various UA dignitaries as well as class representative Oscar Laasko Audio for this podcast was provided by The University of Akron's YouTube channel, where you can watch this and other commencement cer…

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#8 : College Basketball Weekly : SEC Domination, 5 Teams that NEED to improve, Jim Larranga RETIRES, Mid-Major Minutes and GAMES TO WATCH 38:29

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We can't believe we are on episode #8 of the College Basketball Weekly, powered by the Full Court Network. A lot to talk about and unpack on the latest episode with LT and Sammy D. We talk about SEC Domination, the surprise resignation/retirement of Miami-Fl Head Coach Jim Larranga, which 5 teams need to pick it up in the New Year, LT drops mid maj…

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#7: College Basketball Weekly - The Undefeateds, Roadtrippin - Dayton Flyers, Teams of the Week, the A-10 Conference, Hot Seats to Cool Seats 38:19

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Episode #7 of the College Basketball Weekly comes in silky smooth as we talk some teams to watch, recapping LT's Roadtrip to see the Dayton Flyers knock off Marquette and some college basketball coaches moving their seat from hot to cool even cold. We dish on the A-10 and C-USA Conference and talk about some exciting games coming up and who is losi…

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Santa Claus is Coming to Akron! 12:04

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When we say that Santa Claus is coming to town, we mean it! Santa took a short break from overseeing all those elves to chat with WZIP's Liam Riggenbach about the requests he's received, what he likes about Akron, and his favorite foods (can you guess?).By WZIP-FM

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#6: College Basketball Weekly - SEC Domination? $7 million for #1 ranked HS hoops player? Iowa State Cyclones are the real deal and is Tennessee Vols really ranked first? 25:29

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We talk about SEC domination and do they get 12 bids in the NCAA Tournament? How good is Iowa State and will they win the battle of Iowa on this Thursday? Is Tennessee really #1 ranked team in the country? $7 million dollars for the #1 rated played in High School? Yikes and So much more on the College Basketball Weekly. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SUBSTACK an…

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#5: College Basketball Weekly - FEAST Week Review and UMASS Coach Frank Martin 55:35

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We are here for Episode #5 of The College Basketball Weekly as we dissect Feast Week and is Auburn the #1 team in the Nation? How about Drake and Wichita State and who are some of the biggest surprises of the young college basketball season. We are joined by UMASS Head Coach, Frank Martin, who talks Minutemen Basketball and many other things on the…

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Akron's Women's Basketball with Head Coach Ryan Gensler 18:30

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Dev sits down with the head coach of the Akron Zips Women's Basketball team glad to have one year of coaching under his belt and is excited for what this season brings. intro and outro courtesy of: Song: Shiah Maisel & Clarx - Done Better (feat. AViVA) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/DoneBetter …

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Made in the 330 Monday 24:23

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Learning. Shopping. Zippy Claus. You'll have to listen to hear how these things go together and how there are many other ways to desrcribe the ZipsGuide Holiday Market. Professor Julie Cajigas explains how public relations students put it together. IG: @ZipsGuideAkronBy WZIP-FM

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Akron Zips Men's Basketball 13:35

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Dev talks about how the men's team stacks up against the MAC this season as well as the highlight of the program in recent years. intro and outro courtesy of: Song: Shiah Maisel & Clarx - Done Better (feat. AViVA) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/DoneBetter Watch: http://ncs.lnk.to/DoneBetterAT/y…

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#4: COLLEGE BASKETBALL WEEKLY : LT VISITING TOLEDO AND MICHIGAN BASKETBALL, BIG EAST DARK HORSE PICKS 36:14

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Episode 4 of the College Basketball Weekly is out and we talk Xavier, St. John's, Purdue and DePaul Basketball. LT goes road tripping as he heads to visit Toledo Basketball and Coach Tod while then heading north to Ann Arbor to see Miami of Ohio play Michigan Wolverines at the Crisler Center. LT is excited about the Dusty May era at Michigan. We ta…

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2024 Dance Concert 18:38

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Music and Dance go together, right? They will meld in a unique way for The University of Akron Dance Company's 2024 Dance Conert. Choreographers Colleen Barnes, also the artistic director of Joffrey South is one of the choreographers, and Chris Coles is a jazz professor. They'll set the scene in this episode and also talk about the relevance of stu…

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Akron Zips Women's Soccer 13:39

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Dev looks back on the 2024 Akron Zips season and talks about how it compares with seasons of recent years. Dev also recalls a recent highlight in the program's history. intro and outro courtesy of: Song: Shiah Maisel & Clarx - Done Better (feat. AViVA) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/DoneBetter …

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#3 : COLLEGE BASKETBALL WEEKLY - MICHIGAN COACH BOYNTON AND SEC UNFILTERED DAVE SHUMATE 52:39

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Episode #3 drops of the College Basketball Weekly brought to you by the Full Court Network as Michigan Coach Mike Boynton join us to share why he thinks Michigan is primed to get back to Elite Status and tells us what makes Coach May so successful. We talk WCC Basketball and could this be the break thru year for Coach Hurley and Arizona State? Is t…

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#2 : COLLEGE BASKETBALL WEEKLY with Toledo Coach Tod Kowalczyk and Duquesne Coach Dru Joyce 54:29

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College Basketball Weekly brought to you by the Full Court Network talks first day of the College Hoops season as LT and Sammy D get after it from the tip in this lively discussion on the happenings of College Basketball. We are joined by two Head Coaches - Toledo Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk and Duquesne Head Coach Dru Joyce joins the College Basketba…

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Zips Men's soccer with play-by-play man Chad Welker 19:30

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Dev sits down with the man who has called all the zips home matches this season and talk about the teams chances in the BIG east tournament and what really started this turn around that led to Akron's first BIG East regular season title. Intro and outro courtesy of: Song: Shiah Maisel & Clarx - Done Better (feat. AViVA) [NCS Release] Music provided…

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Akron Zips Football 20:19

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Dev talks about Akron Zips football how they have looked thus far this season, and about how the zips have looked under Joe Morehead and how that compares to other zips teams under different coaching systems. and a top moment of Akron Football within the last 20 years. intro and outro courtesy of: Song: Shiah Maisel & Clarx - Done Better (feat. AVi…

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#1 : COLLEGE BASKETBALL WEEKLY - ARKANSAS BASKETBALL, COACH HARDAWAY, MID-MAJOR HOOPS, HOT SEAT COACHES, FINAL FOUR PREDICTIONS 58:16

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First ever, College Basketball Weekly brought to you by the Full Court Network! LT and Sammy D get after it from the tip in this lively discussion on the happenings of College Basketball. We are joined by two guests - Jackson Collier from JC Hoops/ Hardwood Hogs Podcast/Arkansas Rivals and Nick Lorensen from Mid Major Madness joins the College Bask…

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Saturday Morning Polkas 28:07

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Matt Schafer helps to keep polka music alive every Saturday on WZIP! Matt chats a little about polka music before playing a few tunes during a live episode of ZipsUnlimited on World College Radio Day.By WZIP-FM