Ben McKee
Ben is a connoisseur of everything that rocks... Mostly drinks on them.. He grew up in Western Pennsylvania; after his High School Cheerleading Career didn't pan out. His love affair with radio blossomed in college at the University of Pittsburgh... Ben moved to Northeast Ohio in 2013 via Corpus Christi, TX where he did mornings for 10 years. He joined Rubber City Radio Group in 2016.
Ben loves spending time with his family and friends while "trying" to keep up with his 8 year-old son and two dogs. You can usually catch him at a Cleveland sporting event, concerts or comedy show.
Hear Ben McKee Afternoons from 3-7pm on JenY107.3.
If you are like most. Your alcohol intake is up and your community output is lacking. Mainly, because it's a pandemic. I love music! Especially live music. My final show before 2020 hit was "The Yawpers" at The Beachland. Since the world has closed down and started to reopen. Music Venues like Beachland Ballroom, Grog Shop, Mahall's and Happy Dog have been struggling due to guidelines. How can you help? 1. Well a donation can always be made. 2. These venues are running events when able which you can support and purchase whatever they are offering. 3. Some have even…
Ringing in the New Year never hit just right. This New Guiness World Record will have everyone saying "I Do"! I would say this ring with 12,638 diamonds is highly desired. This ring earned it's name the 'Ring of Prosperity'. Click here to see this monster. What happened to the old mantra of spending a month or two worth of paychecks?
The good folks over at Nerdist hit me right in the funny bone with their newest release. If you are a fan of the Mandalorian or 90's Sitcoms this will be right up your alley. Click here for more from Nerdist or the parody below.
With today being a weird day for the Browns losing coaches and players due to Covid-19 for the AFC Wildcard Game on Sunday Night against Pittsburgh. Some good news did come today for the team. Well a former player. Clay Matthews has been named one of the 15 Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The bad news is there is a lot of tough competition. Click here to see for yourself.
Have you ever wanted to interview Snoop Dogg? Most people would say, yes. Naturally you would ask him about his "extracurricular" activities... Since Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper were knockin' back tequila shots on their New Year's Eve Special... Things went exactly that way. Anderson Cooper's laugh is definitely a "High"-Lite of this one.
As you look to 2021 for a new normal... realize that resolutions are just wishes and prayers. It takes determination and a real "will" to change. Sure this past year was horrible, to say the least. We lost family, friends, members of our community in Northeast Ohio and beyond. These dark times may have enlightened us to things we have been doing wrong or need to address. 1. Remember, to take one day at a time. 2. Set attainable goals. And if this past year has taken us anywhere (but our homes)... it is out of our comfort zone. 3.…
As if 2020 couldn't get any worse for Cleveland. Well Here's JOHNNY "Football"!!!! Yes, Johnny Manziel will be flashing money signs in the FCF League. No Joke. The Fan Controlled Football is a 7 on 7 team playing on a 50 yard field with 10 yard endzones. The Fans pick the uniforms, logos and plays. The teams are made up of former college players, arena/canadian league and XFL'ers. The league kicks off February 13th if you want to send Johnny a good luck present. Oh, and there is some star power as Quavo, Mike Tyson, Marshawn Lynch and more own…
The Browns are in a Win and In Situation in NFL Playoffs. Pittsburgh has announced that Mason Rudolph will start the final week of the season. Remember the last time what happened. I think Myles has incentive enough in the game. The NFL is starting an initiative to grow their brand with kids. The Main Problem is Kids Can Do WEEKLY Pick'ems which is gambling.Click Here for More Details It will look like this on Nickelodeon. (I like the SpongeBob FG Posts and Slime obviously!)
Since Christmas is over. How long do you keep your decorations up? 1) Are they already put away. 2) Wait till after New Year's Eve. 3) When I get around to it. 4) Leave them up till next year. I am a little of #1 and #4... really anything goes in a pandemic, right.
Clickitty Clack.... No these sounds are 8 Christmas Songs that I have enjoyed most this year and 2 that are soooo 2020. May you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays... and thank you for being so awesome jenYNation!!! 1. The Drifters - I've Been Dreaming Of A White Christmas 2. Dominick The Donkey 3. Run DMC - Christmas In Hollis 4. The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping 5. Ludacris - LudaChristmas 6. Brenda lee - Rockin Around The Christmas Tree 8. Chipmunks Christmas So 2020 List. 1. The Killers - Don't Shoot Me Santa 2. Dropkick Murphy's - Season Upon Us
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I forgot the metal pole. Festivus is December 23rd and I have an 'Airing of Grievances.' I am a fan of shows for kids, for the most part. There have only been a few that I am like "THESE HAVE TO GO". The first was "Calliou" that child is just too whiny. Second, "Barney" was just too darn happy... almost like drug test happy!! Now it is Ryan of "Ryan's Toy Review". Sure, the family is genius film your whole lives. They are like the G-rated Kardashians. But once again Ryan's Show, Toys and whatever kind of deals he has…
Tis the Season of Giving! And Some Good News is always appreciated with a familiar face.
You love going and looking around the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Who doesn't? There is so much to see and do. Well next year you can do and see the zoo from a new angle. They are going to start installing a Soaring Eagle Zipline. It will be over Waterfowl Lake and is expected to open somewhere around Memorial Day 2021. Click here for more details.
I'm guessing this is a fun dad. He has probably done this before. The costume is great... but the song seals it for me!