21-WFMJ News Podcast
Episodes
331 episodes
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 Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, joins him. Across the country, official weathe...
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 its 97-year history.
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”, especially when it comes to the relationship between news media outlets and local government o...
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 Propane and Bob Ballone, the owner of Austintown Pools & Spas, stop by to offer ...
The 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 Management Agency.They discuss the new role and his role during weather emergencies...
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 history and current operations at Bob Cene Park. Bob Cene Park, a baseball park in S...
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 early 1970s... unbeknownst to Thomas, this man was a serial killer. Hear how ...
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 Leslie Huff.Today, they discuss transparency regarding the local
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 look a little nicer.
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 their lessons.
The 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 football has come a long way, with the Warren girls making it to the championsh...
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 the latest ‘101 West. Data Centers: Deal or Dilemma.’ Also joining them i...
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 Valley and preparing for growing season in the Mahoning Valley.
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 arrived at meteorological spring. They will also dig into what we should be on the l...
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 the 2026 season.
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 property tax and why it has been such a hot button issue among residents and governm...
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 unique coffee community.
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 weather stations and how they work.
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 about his role.
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 news.They discuss weather coverage, such as the recent snowfall, and help our...
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 and how your body responds to emotional stress.
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 jobs as Valley meteorologists.They discuss the weather field, what led each of...
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 modes of transportation when it comes to sports and the university. The 19 diffe...
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 diet and fitness for 2026 are Deborah Caggiano, a trainer/clinical dietitian...
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 Transportation District 4 Public Information Officers Ray Marsch and Justin Chesnic,...