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- 21-WFMJ News Podcast
Outcue: How political ads have changed over the years
In today's Outcue Podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell sits down with News Director Sheila Miller and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert…
21-WFMJ News PodcastIs someone haunting WFMJ? Hear from two Valley paranormal investigators about their work
In today's Halloween-themed Vibe podcast, hosts Steve Vesey and Nicole Kalpalko are joined by Ralph Demichael and Eric Williamson of the Collective Paranormal…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Radar: Fall weather impacts on agriculture, giant pumpkins
In this episode of The Radar, Meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo talks with Tim Parks, owner of Parks Garden Center, about the growing popularity of giant pumpkins…
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The Score: A look at the upcoming YSU basketball season
In this episode of The Score, Dana Balash talks with YSU basketball coach Ethan Faulkner about how the team is preparing for the upcoming college basketball…
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The Outcue: A deep dive into Flock cameras, what was uncovered
On this podcast episode of The Outcue, hosts Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell, Reporter Ally Ross and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren…
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The Vibe: What's going on at Kuchta Farms this fall?
On this episode of The Vibe, Steve Vesey and Nicole Kapalko catch up with Amanda and Ryan Kuchta of Kuchta Farms in Newton Falls to find out everything that's…
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The Radar: How agriculture ties in with weather
In this episode of The Radar, Stormtracker 21 Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm talks with OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Haley…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Score: Larry Kempe looks back on 50 years of high school football
On this week's episode of The Score, Sports Director Dana Balash sits down with Larry Kempe, a retired area coach, to discuss Kempe's 50-year career in high…
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The Outcue: How various outlets covered Jed York's arrest
In this episode of The Outcue, WFMJ Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell is joined by reporter and 21 News at 11pm anchor Sydney Canty to compare the…
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The Vibe: Craft beer and new additions to the Canfield Fair
In this week's Vibe podcast, Nicole Kapalko and Andrew DiPaolo sit down with Adam Keck, the owner of Modern Methods Brewing Co., and Laurie Applegarth, the…
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The Radar: A Recap of Summer 2026 Severe Weather
In this episode of The Radar, StormTracker 21 Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm is joined by storm chaser Tyler Berry to recap the severe weather events in the…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Score: Current culture, predictions for 2026 High School Football
On this week's episode of The Score, a 21 News podcast, Sports Director Dana Balash sits down with Dan Hiner, Sports Editor of Tribune Chronicle/Vindicator…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Outcue: Transparency from local governments on data center conversations
On this week's episode of The Outcue podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell speaks with reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy about the importance of…
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The Vibe: The Past, Present and Future of Red Rican
In this episode of The Vibe, Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey are joined by the three brothers behind local Puerto Rican food truck and restaurant Red Rican…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Radar: Safety tips, symptoms for heat-related illness in children
Meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo sits down with Dr. Benjamin Brocker, physician at Mercy Health Family Medicine, to discuss the signs and what to do if your child…
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The Score: The Greatest Golfer
In this episode of The Score, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash catches up with The Greatest Golfer founder Todd Franko about the outlet and its history.
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Outcue: Weighing the importance of being first in news
This week, on The Outcue podcast, News Director Sheila Miller and Anchor/Reporter Derek Steyer discuss the daily work of a newsroom to inform the public…
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The Radar: What are 'official weather observations' and where do they come from?
21 News Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm discusses 'official weather observations,' and Nick Moliterno, Field Operations Data Technician at the…
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The Score: Sharon Speedway
In this episode of The Score, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash catches up with Sharon Speedway General Manager Dave Willoughby to talk about the racetrack and…
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The Outcue: Transparency between news media outlets, local leaders
This week, on The Outcue podcast, hosts Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren and Reporter Ally Ross are discussing the word “transparency”…
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The Vibe: Summer grilling and poolside chilling
As folks gear up for summer, Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey are talking grilling and swimming plus summer night fire pits. Scott Jones, the owner of Youngstown…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Radar: Mahoning Co. EMA director talks about their role during weather emergencies
In today's episode of The Radar, 21 News Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm talks with Conner O'Halloran, the new director of the Mahoning County Emergency…
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The Score: 30 years of Bob Cene Park
Dana Balash sits down with Bob Beam, high school coordinator at Bob Cene Park, and Scott Ruark, president of Youngstown Class B Baseball, to speak on the…
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The Lowellville Loner: Learn the story behind a serial killer's time in the Valley
In this 21 News Podcast, Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren talks with Valley author James Thomas about his travels with a Lowellville man in the…
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The Outcue: Talking transparency push on local JobsOhio division
In today’s 21 News journalist podcast, The Outcue, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell speaks with reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy and Weekend anchor/reporter…
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The Vibe: How to spruce up your home
In this episode of The Vibe, Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey catch up with Kelly Dolan from Duncan Bath & Kitchen Center to talk about ways to make your home…
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The Radar: Weather and education
In this episode of The Radar, Stormtracker 21 Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm catches up with two local science teachers about how they implement weather into…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Score: Girls' Flag football talk with Warren Harding head coach
In today's The Score podcast, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash is joined by Warren Harding's Girls Flag Football coach Justin Blair. Now its second season, flag…
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The Outcue: Covering data centers on-air and on our new website
In today’s Outcue episode, Assistant News Director J. Breen Mitchell speaks with reporter Ally Ross and anchor/reporter Corey McCrae on their in-depth work in…
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THE VIBE: Preparing for growing season in the Mahoning Valley
In this episode of The Vibe, WFMJ Today’s Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey catch up with Parks Garden Center owner Tim Parks about gardening in the Mahoning…
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The Radar: The flavor of spring plus what summer has in store
In today's episode of The Radar, Meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo and Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm discuss the winter weather of the past few months and how we…
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The Score: YSU football updates with Head Coach Doug Phillips
In this episode of The Score, 21 WFMJ Sports Director talks with YSU football Head Coach Doug Phillips, reflecting on the 2025 season and looking forward to…
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The Outcue: Pulling back the curtain on property taxes
This week on The Outcue podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell, Reporter & Anchor Leslie Huff and Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren discuss…
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The Vibe: Coffee in the Valley
On this episode of The Vibe, WFMJ Today's Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey talk with Branch Street Coffee owner Matthew Campbell about the Mahoning Valley's…
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THE RADAR: A look at tempest and personal weather stations
On this episode of The Radar, Storm Tracker 21 Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm talks with fellow weather geek Ralph Mack all about tempest and personal…
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The Score: All about assigners in high school sports
In this episode of The Score, 21 WFMJ Sports Director talks with Chuck Parker, an assigner with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, to talk about all…
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The Outcue: Covering weather events live and why we do it
In today's The Outcue, assistant news director Justin Mitchell talks with reporter Ally Ross and Chief Videographer Pat Connelly about covering weather-related…
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The Vibe: How to improve personal relationship skills
On this episode of The Vibe, Kristyn Wolf, a counselor with Equinox Sex and Relationship Counseling, describes ways you can improve your personal relationships…
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The Radar: Meteorology and working in the weather field
In today's The Radar Podcast, 21 News chief meteorologist and podcast host Eric Wilhelm is joined by Andrew DiPaolo and Gavin Sandel, who are discussing their…
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The Score: Find out how YSU keeps 19 sports teams moving around the country year-round
In today's The Score podcast, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash is joined by Tracy Innocent, Youngstown State University's travel specialist, who handles all…
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The Vibe: Discussing ways to improve diet and fitness goals in 2026 and how to achieve them
Welcome to The Vibe and Happy Holidays! Your podcast hosts, Nicole Kalpalko and Steve Vesey, are discussing New Year's Resolutions. Joining them to discuss…
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The Radar: Discussing winter weather and how ODOT works to keep us safe
In today's The Radar podcast, WFMJ Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm discusses winter weather and how we deal with it. Joining Eric are Ohio Department of…
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The Score: A chat with Roy Sembach
In this episode of The Score, 21 Sports' Dana Balash catches up with Newton Falls basketball coach Roy Sembach to talk about his 39 years and counting of…
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The Outcue: Hazing in-depth
In this episode of The Outcue, members of the 21 News team discuss in-depth all that was revealed to them as they researched for the recent 101 West news…
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Eastwood Mall marketing team talks Black Friday, 2025 holiday shopping
Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for joining the Vibe podcast. Hosts Nicole Kalpalko and Jodie White are joined by the Eastwood Mall Marketing team, Bri…
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The Radar: What will winter look like in the Valley this year?
On this episode of The Radar, 21 News Meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo and Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm discuss what winter is shaping up to look like in the…
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The Score: Valley football playoffs discussed; Ursuline's future for football
On today's The Score podcast, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash speaks with Vindicator/Tribune Chronicle Sports Editor Dan Hiner about the Valley teams left in…
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The Outcue: Feed Our Valley
In this episode of The Outcue, 21 WFMJ News Director Shiela Miller sits down with former News Director Mona Alexander and Second Harvest Food Bank Executive…
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The Outcue: Election coverage and how we go about it – before and on Nov. 4
The general election is Tuesday, and 21 News shares how we cover candidates and tax levies - to inform you about issues you will need to cast your vote on…
21-WFMJ News PodcastThe Vibe: Halloween haunted house moves 'Nightmare' to Niles
In today's Vibe podcast, hosts Nicole Kalpalko and Jodie White share some scary events that are happening right here in the Valley. Joining them are cast…
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THE RADAR: When can we expect to see fall foliage this year?
On the episode of The Radar, meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo sits down with Mill Creek Metroparks educator Lynn Zocolo to discuss fall weather and when we can…
21-WFMJ News PodcastScore: YSU student-athletes are able to have endorsement deals with the help of NIL
In today's The Score podcast, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash is joined by Tyler Burk, Assistant Athletic Director and the Director of Name, Image and Likeness…
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Outcue: How tips from viewers help our investigating and reporting of important news stories
In today's Outcue podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell is joined by reporters Ally Ross and Kaitlyn McCarthy, discussing the critical role that…
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The Vibe: All about apples with Farmer Steve
In this episode of The Vibe, 21 News's Jodie White and Nicole Kapalko are joined by Steve Johnson, AKA Farmer Steve, from Apple Castle in New Wilmington to…
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The Radar: Weather to play or not play, how YSU sports monitors conditions
In this month's 21 News podcast 'The Radar,' WFMJ chief meteorologist Eric Wilhelm speaks with Tim Stuart, Youngstown State University's Senior Associate…
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The Score: A look at Scouting Ohio
On this episode of The Score, 21 News Sports Director Dana Balash is joined by Mark Porter of Scouting Ohio to learn all about the website and what it does for…
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Outcue: Sometimes unanswered questions are the story
Pursuing some news stories is more difficult when they involve private businesses or private schools. For example, while rumors of allegations of what Ursuline…
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THE VIBE: What's new at the 179th Canfield Fair
Jodie White and Jimmy Wendolek sit down with Canfield Fair Director of Entertainment George Roman to talk about what's new and everything else you can expect…
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The Radar: Looking towards the stars with YSU's Curt Spivey
In today's Radar podcast, 21 News chief meteorologist Eric Wilhem is joined by Curt Spivey, Planetarium Engineer for Youngstown State University. Spivey…
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Score: Discussing the Valley's 2025 high school football season
In today's Score podcast, 21 Sports Director Dana Balash discusses High School Football, which begins next week. Joining Dana are Valley sports historian Champ…