Ray Horner Show

:19 - Netflix helped create the monster that is now called “binge watching,” yet they want to temper it and release each show weekly instead of in bulk? The panel talked about TV viewing habits and how networks are creating their own streaming platforms.

7:43 - Hurricane Dorian, as of this podcast, has just been hovering over the Bahamas, but doesn’t seem to be heading inward toward Florida. WEWS/News 5 meteorologist Trent Magill shared his expertise.

12:43 - Have any old toys that are in pristine condition? They may be worth a nice chunk of change (unlike Tony’s old baseball cards).

19:20 - Ray gives a brief sendoff to Ken Babby, Jim Pfander, and the Akron RubberDucks for having another successful season down at Canal Park, despite the record.

20:39 - Who is excited for a Saved By the Bell reunion?! The show, surprisingly, is celebrating 30 years since its debut. Many of the stars are in for the reunion, though no word on Dustin “Screech” Diamond.

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:19 - Sad news for the Akron area, and especially in Barberton, as native son Hal Naragon passed away over the weekend at age 90. Mr. Naragon was a backup catcher for the Cleveland Indians throughout the 1950s, but for the folks in these parts, he was way more than that. Barberton mayor Bill Judge and All Sports Booster Mike Eberhardt reflected on the life of Hal Naragon.

6:38 - Continuing the mourning on Mr. Naragon is Bob DiBiasio from the Indians, who hosted Hal at a Tribe game just a couple of weeks ago. Bobby D also touched on Carlos Carassco’s progress, the difference between Double-A and Triple-A, and the team’s tough times against the Tampa Bay Rays.

13:52 - Ever want to go to Singapore? Plenty of people do, but some just want to go to the airport and hang out. An odd bit of imagery, since most Americans don’t want to spend more than a half hour in any U.S. airport.

17:59 - The Akron RubberDucks finished with the worst record in the Eastern League in 2019, but think about the turnover of talent throughout the season. GM Jim Pfander looked back at the season that was, which included rising stars and prospects in Zach Plesac, Adam Civale, and Daniel Johnson.

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:19 - How real are these reality shows? Ray was saddened to read about his favorite shows being either enhanced for the cameras or altogether fake. Though there are a few reality shows that actually are quite true.

7:23 - It’s Labor Day weekend, and there aren’t any big releases? Scott Wynn raps with Ray about this new-ish trend.

9:34 - Have you ever ordered vanity license plates? And if so, have any of those plates been rejected due to either innuendo or flat-out vulgarity? A woman in New Hampshire had to deal with the morality police at the BMV.

13:14 - A nice weekend is upon us, which means the golf courses should be packed. Golf pro Dan Dauk shares tips on dealing with larger crowds, and he stresses patiences when playing behind slower golfers.

18:03 - Labor Day weekend also brings a new season of high school football, as well as fall sports in general. Akron Public Schools athletic director Joe Vassalotti talked about some of the teams and schools to keep an eye on this autumn.

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:19 - Akron mayor Dan Horrigan joined the show to respond to Ohio AG Dave Yost’s proposed Consolidate Litigation Act, which would take over cases in the courts against the drug makers during the opioid crisis.

7:09 - Does it seem like kids are going back to school earlier? It’s not just our imagination. Summer basically ends for kids when August starts up, rather than the good old days when the scholastic year stretched from Labor Day to Memorial Day.

15:02 - How exactly is the US economy doing? Could a recession be in our future? Dr. Kathy Wilson heads up the department of economics at Kent State University, and she explains.

20:44 - Dr. Joe Congeni from Akron Children’s Hospital stopped by to touch on the shocking retirement of Andrew Luck this week.

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:19 - Popeyes Chicken is throwing down the gauntlet in the sandwich game, competing directly with the likes of Wendy’s and Chick-Fil-A. Have you tried it? Good luck, because if they’re not all sold out, the lines for these chicken sandwiches are massive.

4:41 - Jerry Craig is the executive director of the ADM Board in Summit County, and he stopped by the studio to talk about all the services the board does in our community. Also joining Jerry was Gizelle Jones with VANTAGE Aging.

11:33 - Remember your teen years? Ever wish you can go back to those *fairly* innocent days? Days with no bills and not many responsibilities?

16:40 - The final preseason game for the Cleveland Browns is mercifully this Thursday, and final cuts will be happening soon. Fred Greetham from the Orange & Brown Report came on to recap last week’s pedestrian performance by Baker Mayfield, and he takes a gander at the roster as well.

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:19 - Senator Sherrod Brown is speaking on workers’ rights in the Akron area, and he joined the program to preview his roundtable discussion. He also talked about trade and the G7 summit and his beloved Cleveland Indians.

5:05 - Ever have a hobby growing up that was lampooned by your peers at the time, yet they later came around to respect you for it? For Tony, it was drawing and drama club, and for Kris Drew, it was the topic at hand: ballet.

12:13 - It hasn’t been a positive time in Tribe land after getting swept by the Mets and possibly losing Jose Ramirez for the season. Bob DiBiasio talked about Ramirez’s hamate bone surgery and his loss, how the team will respond with others coming off the IL, and a little on Barberton’s own Hal Naragon.

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:19 - School is back in session all around, and while there is excitement in the air, there’s also looming threats of bullying, whether in-person or online. How is Akron Public Schools addressing this ongoing issue? Dan Rambler explains.

6:31 - Hope you didn’t draft Andrew Luck in your fantasy leagues, as he stunningly announced his retirement on Saturday night. Ray and Tony mentioned how it may be the norm for NFL players to retire at or before 30.

13:49 - Today is National Dog Day, and it’s fitting to have our veterinarian Dr. Gary Riggs in studio to talk all things dogs.

18:36 - 2+ decades, and the “Which is better: Seinfeld or Friends” debate still rages on. The morning show panel is still partial to Seinfeld (especially Tony), so Ray mentions a few facts on the Show About Nothing.

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:19 - Friday’s show, as usual, began on a light note: breaking down the Donny & Marie Star Wars variety show! This segued into a conversation on variety shows from years past and Star Wars through the decades.

8:40 - With the 2020 presidential race in full bloom, the University of Akron has a class for their students to prepare. Dr. David Cohen talked about the course, which is called Campaign Battleground.

14:34 - Another light weekend at the movies, but Scott Wynn is here for you in case you’re interested.

16:52 - Heading to a restaurant tonight? Here are some of the most popular items inside chain restaurants across the land.

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:19 - Controversy surrounds…Dancing With the Stars? Many are not happy with a member of the new cast of stars, as former press secretary Sean Spicer is a part of it. The panel on the morning show chatted about it (even though no one on the show watches Dancing With the Stars).

5:35 - Dr. David Beer, professor of political science at Malone University, called into the show to discuss all things surrounding President Trump, including background checks on guns and immigration.

13:16 - The XFL is back, to the delight of….some. The new teams, their names, and the coaches were announced on Wednesday, and the league will begin (again) in 2020.

18:15 - What’s the possibility that Route 8 can become an interstate? Councilman Mike Rasor touched on what needs to be done.

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:19 - Ray and Tony often walk our area’s malls and they’ve observed the changing of retail. Summit Mall seems to have a better grasp, but according to Tony, Chapel Hill Mall is in deep trouble, with only a third of the mall being occupied.

5:50 - President Trump is mulling over a possible payroll tax cut. Will this help as thoughts of a recession keep popping up? Prism Wealth Management’s Robert Dodaro shares his thoughts.

10:05 - As far as sports popularity goes, football continues to be king, while baseball is only big with the 55 and older crowd. Will younger Americans ever be excited about baseball as it heads towards being a niche sport?

18:19 - The bottled water craze has been big for the last couple of decades, but for how long?

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