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WEOL Morning Show

Weekdays 7 – 9 AM

Bruce Van Dyke and Craig Adams get your day going with live local news, weather with Jon Loufman,  sports, traffic, prizes and quirky stories from around the globe. Interviews are podcast below.

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10-31-22

10/31/22 7:20 It’s almost time for the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce EXPO, presented by First Federal Lakewood! The aim of the EXPO is simple: to provide exhibitors and attendees an opportunity to network, collaborate, learn about and promote Lorain County businesses. Chamber President Tony Gallo stopped by to talk all about this year’s business-to-business EXPO and what it fill focus on! It takes place this Thursday, November 3rd, at Tom’s Country Place in Avon! WEOL will once again be a premier sponsor, one of four for the event this year. (12:52)

10/31/22 8:40 It’s fright night for the Cleveland Browns! Things could get spooky at First Energy Stadium tonight as the Browns welcome in the Cincinnati Bengals for Monday Night Football. A loss could move the Browns to 2-6, and Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak stopped by to talk about how the Browns can win tonight’s Halloween showdown and stay in the divisional race. (9:02)

10-31-22

10/31/22 7:40 Friday mornings brings us Champions of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation, helping to deliver precision technology solutions to help customers succeed worldwide! This week the focus was back on the Elyria Schools as they have done tremendous work in the last few years to bring new school facilities and structures to life with the help of the community. This led to the creation of a new documentary to showcase the new schools and all the hard work that went into making them. It’s titled Pioneering Tomorrow: The Journey to New Schoolsand can be seen by clicking HEREThe guys on the Morning Show played a couple minutes of highlights from the documentary to bring you the sound of the Elyria Schools! (7:30)

 

10-27-22

10/27/22 7:20 The Cleveland Browns sit at 2-5, and John Telich tries to figure out if the season can be saved on this week’s Budweiser’s From the Sidelines, presented by North Ridgeville Convenient Sunoco on Center Ridge and Barton Roads. The defense is improving, but will it be enough? Plus, will the Browns be active before the November 1st trade deadline? And, if the Browns want to find success this year, a win against Cincinnati on Monday night feels necessary. (16:39)

10/27/22 7:40 We know all about Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby and his love for Daisy who broke his heart by marrying another man while Jay was away at war. What makes Daisy so remarkable and deserving of such devotion? Award-winning novelist Libby Sternberg answers that question in DAISY, a retelling of the iconic story from Daisy’s perspective and in Daisy’s voice. She stopped by the WEOL Morning Show to share a little bit of insight on the book. (17:11)

10/27/22 8:20 From nut milk to meat substitutes, interest in plant-based diets has exploded in recent years, expanding outside the grocery aisle and into the world of daily supplements. Nutrition by Mia Founder Mia Syn joined the guys to discuss how green and plant-based supplements can help support overall health and wellness goals. (5:47)

10/27/22 8:40 Ocean Conservancy is celebrating the first anniversary of #TeamSeas, a campaign from YouTubers MrBeast and Mark Rober which has successfully raised more than 30 million dollars to remove more than 30 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways. Nick Mallos, Vice President of Ocean Plastics at Ocean Conservancy, joined us to tell us more about their efforts. (6:17)

10-26-22

10/26/22 7:20 The Chronicle-Telegram’s Dave O’Brien is back with this week’s Local Beat, presented by Vandemark Jewelers on East Broad Street in Elyria, a trusted name in jewelry! This week, the guys recap a tense Elyria City Council meeting that went down Monday between council members and Mayor Frank Whitfield. Plus, Dave gives us a look at the election and some of the early voting numbers as November 8th gets closer! (11:46)

10/26/22 7:40 To kick-off Lung Cancer Awareness Month, starting in November, we were joined by Dr. Mark Socinski and Tiffany, a lung cancer patient, to discuss how patients can work with their healthcare teams to better understand their diagnosis and identify a treatment plan. (7:10)

10/26/22 8:10 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Of the approximate 6.5 million people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences, 8 out of 10 of those adults are unemployed because of the lack of job opportunities in their communities, despite having the skill sets and expertise to excel in the workplace. Joan Lynch, Chief Content and Programming Officer for WorkingNation, stopped by to talk about this month’s focus on inclusive hiring for the disabled and neurodiverse and how the many varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive workforce. (8:11)

10/26/22 8:40 Ernest Thompson is known for his award-winning writing, and his new book, The Book of Maps, focuses on a father’s valiant quest to redeem himself in his son Blynk’s eyes through an adventure of driving through 16 states with a garage-sale map as their trusty guide. (11:56)

10-25-22

10/25/22 7:20 Many law enforcement agencies still need help with emergency supplies that can sometimes mean the difference between life and death for members of our community, and the police themselves. Now there’s a nonprofit organization, called Cops Direct, working to help supply the life-saving supplies police need. Stopping by this morning to talk about the effort to help those in blue is Cops Direct founder Aaron Negherbon. (6:08)

10/25/22 7:40 If you’ve ever felt like your sensitive skin can affect your emotions, or your emotions could affect the condition of your skin, guess what? You’re right, and you’re not alone. A new trailblazing campaign is working to de-stigmatize conversations around skin sensitivity. Dr. Mara Weinstein Velez, a top doctor and leading expert in psychodermatology, joined the guys to break down the latest findings from a study conducted by a leading skincare company. (6:06)

10/25/22 8:10 Kids love Spider-Man, but kids in Cleveland might love Donovan “Spida” Mitchell even more! Donovan is off to a great start this year with the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading his new club to a 2-1 start while averaging over 33 points-per-game. Radio voice of the Cavs, Tim Alcorn, made his weekly stop to talk about Donovan and the Cavs’ hot start as they look to prove themselves early in the Eastern Conference. (11:14)

10/25/22 8:20 The Cleveland Browns sit at 2-5 after a disappointing loss in Baltimore to the Ravens on Sunday. As frustrations continue to grow between fans, Chronicle-Telegram beat reporter Scott Petrak stopped by to break down what went wrong in Baltimore and if head coach Kevin Stefanski has it in him to get this season back on the tracks. (10:36)

10/25/22 8:40 It’s tough to save money these days, especially on the weekend! Fortunately, we have some advice for you! Chronicle-Telegram coupon queen Rachel Krych from Couponing with Rachel made her weekly visit to talk about how she gets the most out of her weekends without breaking the bank! You can check out Rachel’s weekly column each Tuesday in the Chronicle-Telegram. (13:47)

10-22-22

10/22/22 7:20 Winter is almost upon us! Whether you love or hate the snow, one thing is certain: it needs plowed. Matt McMullen, Eastern Division Superintendent for the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, stopped by to talk about the upcoming season for snow removal equipment and inspections, as well as the return of the Ohio Turnpike’s Name-A-Snowplow contest! (8:50)

10/22/22 8:10 It’s time to “Change Your Rattitude”! The Columbia Branch of the Lorain Public Library System, Maggie Shullick is putting on an event (with her own rats, too!) to address the stereotypes behind the furry little creatures. They can play video games, become support animals, and even learn tricks! Join Maggie and her rats this Saturday, October 29th, from 2 to 3pm at the Columbia Branch of the Lorain Public Library System!

10/22/22 8:40 What a 2022 season it was for our Cleveland Guardians. The “Guardiac Kids”, which featured 17 different guys making their Guardians debut, found ways to win when it mattered most. Senior Vice President of Public Relations, Bob DiBiasio, joined us one final time this year to take a look back at a magical season and and peek ahead to what looks like a very bright future for Cleveland baseball. (15:32)

 

10-21-22

10/21/22 7:20 Over 60% of Americans reported that figuring out how to pay for medical care gives them anxiety. Financial expert Matt Lattman discusses how personal loans can help relieve the stress of overwhelming medical expenses and reduce the financial-related stressors in our lives. (6:30)

10/21/22 7:40 Friday means it’s time for Champions of Education, brought to you by the Nordson Corporation! This week’s guest was Lorain County Community College’s Director of Fire Science and EMS Programs, Dawn Sgro! Dawn discussed their realistic simulation programs that allow students to get near real-life experience dealing with emergency medical situations, further preparing them with soft and hard skills for dealing with actual emergencies. (6:24)

10/21/22 8:20 This is the worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Amid this crisis, doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. With the blood shortage being a major health issue potentially affecting so many, what can be done and what should patients know? Dr. Glenn Ramsey, Chair of the College of American Pathologists Transfusion Committee, stopped by with more! (4:29)

10/21/22 8:40 A Lorain comedian is bringing fresh entertainment to the lakefront city. Lakeside Laughs is back! David Morales will host the Lakeside Laughs Comedy Show from 7-10pm tonight, October 21st, at The Shipyards Event Center in Lorain! Headliner Ricky Smith will also be making an appearance. (9:58)