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The Worst Episodes of Around Akron with Blue Green

Every episode of Around Akron with Blue Green ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Around Akron with Blue Green!

This monthly half-hour series is the work of Akron producer Blue Green, who says, “The goal of the show is to shine a spotlight on...
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Worst Episodes Summary

"October 2016" is the worst rated episode of "Around Akron with Blue Green". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/3/2016. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "November 2016".

  • October 2016
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    #1 - October 2016

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2016

    In this premiere episode of the Akron-centric series, host Blue Green features Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, entrepreneur and Peaceful Fruits founder Evan Delahanty, muralist Jessica Lofthus and more.

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  • November 2016
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    #2 - November 2016

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2016

    This episode of the Akron-centric series features BMe Akron, an organization that helps promote strong leadership in African-American males; the Vaill brothers, owners of The Rialto Theatre; local musician Zach of The Big Love Network and Sweet Mary’s Bakery.

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  • December 2016
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    #3 - December 2016

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2016

    In this episode of the Akron-centric series we learn more about musician Ryan Humbert’s Christmas Extravaganza benefit show; hip-hop artist A-Minus; and Stan Hywet Hall.

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  • January 2017
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    #4 - January 2017

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/13/2017

    This episode features interesting stories about Life Is Good No Matter What, RunningDog, One of a Kind Pets, 7th Floor Clothing, Art Bomb Brigade and the art of Matt Miller.

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  • February 2017
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    #5 - February 2017

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2017

    Find out more about Dream Team Boxing & Learning Center, Nepali Kitchen, piano player Kofi Boakye and Springfield Roller Rink.

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  • March 2017
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    #6 - March 2017

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/2017

    Find out how Elec Simon, a performer with the Cleveland Cavaliers QStix drum team, uses music to offer an anti-bullying message to young people. Then meet Karen Starr of Hazel Tree Interiors, who is a self-proclaimed community dreamer. We visit Akron Coffee Roasters, which roasts specialty coffees in Akron, and then we sit down with Ted Sikora, a filmmaker, musician and comic-book creator.

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  • April 2017
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    #7 - April 2017

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2017

    This month on Around Akron with Blue Green, we talk with David Giffels author of The Hard Way on Purpose, Kurtiss Hare of the The Nightlight about creating a comfortable small venue to view great films. We talk to Akron Maker Space a club for making all kinds of cool things and then we talk to Crafty Mart about becoming an entrepreneur and selling your own products at their amazing events.

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  • May 2017
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    #8 - May 2017

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2017

    This month we will spotlight Paul Hays of the Second Chance Store, the historic Goodyear Theater and Shane Wynn of Shane Wynn photography. We are also honored to interview Akron's Mayor Dan Horrigan in our Movers & Shakers segment.

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  • June 2017
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    #9 - June 2017

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2017

    This edition spotlights the Portage Lakes region, including Portage Lakes State Park, area history and a yearly festival featuring dragon boat racing.

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  • July 2017
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    #10 - July 2017

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2017

    This edition features musician and producer Eriq Troi, the West Akron 5K, filmmaker/director/producer Miki Blak and world-class chromatic harmonica player David Kettlewell.

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  • August 2017
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    #11 - August 2017

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2017

    It's all about Kenmore this month! We visit Lay's Guitar Shop, renowned for its custom guitar repair, and we learn about Kenmore's connection to movie theater "silver screens." We also visit Panyard, which crafts steel pan musical instruments and accessories.

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  • September 2017
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    #12 - September 2017

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/15/2017

    It's all about jazz on this episode of AROUND AKRON WITH BLUE GREEN. We tell the history of jazz music on Howard Street. We sit down and talk with Tony Troppe about BLU Jazz+, BLU Plate and the future Blutique Hotel in the United Building. To wrap up the show, we talk with Ace Boogie about his new album release "The Opposite of What's Hot Now." If you love jazz, you’re going love this episode.

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  • October 2017
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    #13 - October 2017

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2017

    This episode is all about the interesting, the underground and the eccentric people, places and things in Akron. Season 2 kicks off with visits to The Dragon's Mantle, The Bomb Shelter, Aqueduct Brewing and Bob Jones's amazing car collection.

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  • November 2017
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    #14 - November 2017

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2017

    This episode we visit the Mustill Store Visitor Center at the Cascade Locks Park Association and learn all about the deep history of this location. We take a trip to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and learn all about the history of this gem of the National Park Service. We also visit with David DiDomenico of the Waters Park Renewal Society to learn all about the fascinating history and restorat

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  • December 2017
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    #15 - December 2017

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/22/2017

    Enjoy a chat with JT Buck, creative director of Coach House Theatre in Akron. Then learn about Christmas in Akron with author Joanna Wilson, plus downtown Akron's amazing window displays in the O'Neil's, Polsky and Landmark buildings.

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  • January 2018
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    #16 - January 2018

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/15/2018

    This episode is all about hip-hop in the Akron area. Enjoy interviews with Dre Live Borders (Dre Live), Josh Land of LSquared Photography, Forrest Webb (Forrest Get'em Gump) and Floco Torres. Photo credit: LSquared Photography.

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  • February 2018
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    #17 - February 2018

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/2018

    So many talented artists in our area! Find out more about the creative works of April Nicholson-Couch, wildfowl carver Tom Baldwin and carver Ron White, plus visit Summit Artspace.

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  • March 2018
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    #18 - March 2018

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/13/2018

    It's all about "Things in the Air" this month. We're visiting the Medina Raptor Center, MAPS Air Museum, Akron-Canton Airport and aerospace photo illustrator James Vaughan.

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  • April 2018
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    #19 - April 2018

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/21/2018

    It's all about family fun, education and culture. Blue Green visits the Curated Storefront project, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Lock 3 Akron and Akron Zoo.

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  • May 2018
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    #20 - May 2018

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2018

    It's all about the Sounds of Akron. Blue Green sits down with Wayne Beck of the Akron Sound Museum and learns about the Akron Sound. He visits a few poets and sees what’s on their minds. He also stops at EarthQuaker Devices and finds out about their pedals that makes guitars all around the world sound amazing. Last he visits Joe Heindel, a guy who makes his own handmade string instruments.

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  • July 2018
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    #21 - July 2018

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/17/2018

    Visit Highland Square, Akron Historic Arts District, Kenmore Boulevard and the north side of Akron.

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  • August 2018
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    #22 - August 2018

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/17/2018

    Check out the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, Akron Pride Festival, Innerbelt National Forest and events at Summit Lake.

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  • September 2018
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    #23 - September 2018

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/14/2018

    This episode is all about community building through the arts, theater, music and gardening. We visit Ma'Sue Productions, Keepers of the Art, Wandering Aesthetics and Shanti Community Farms, Inc.

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  • October 2018
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    #24 - October 2018

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2018

    Visit some of Akron's oldest buildings including the Akron Soap Company Building, The John Brown House, The Selle Gear Company Building and The Quaker Square Complex.

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  • November 2018
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    #25 - November 2018

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2018

    Akron-area bands including The Numbers Band, The Waitresses, The Bizarros and more continue to influence rock ‘n’ roll. See more from Around Akron with Blue Green at https://westernreservepublicmedia.org/around-akron-with-blue-green.htm.

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