21-WFMJ News Podcast
Podcast originating from 21 News in Youngstown, OH.
Episodes
312 episodes
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...
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20:30
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:02
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...
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21:44
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:04
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...
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23:55
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,...
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20:49
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 coaching the Newton Falls basketball team.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:50
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 program ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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29:58
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 Ventimiglia and Chloe Schutlz, discussing the holiday shopping season and the prep that...
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18:13
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 Mahoning and Shenango Valleys this year.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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19:41
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 the playoffs and also discusses Youngstown State University football.Also discus...
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29:48
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 Director Mike Iberis to talk all about 21 WFMJ's Feed Our Valley campaign.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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42:48
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. Assistant news editor Justin Mitchell is joined by 5pm anchor Lindsay McCoy and discuss ...
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Season 2
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27:36
The 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 members from "The Nightmare in Niles," including Mr. Mange.They discuss the move fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:07
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 expect to see that beautiful fall foliage this year.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:23
Score: 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 (NIL) for the Youngstown State University Athletic Department.Burk explains hi...
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32:36
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 you, our viewers, play in helping stories make it on the air with valuable tips that we ...
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26:49
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 talk all about apples.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:57
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 Director of Athletics, ...
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17:40
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 student athletes in the Mahoning Valley and beyond.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:12
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 officials called "inappropriate behavior" involving students during the June f...
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31:38
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 to find at the 179th Canfield Fair.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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13:25
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 discusses what is going on at Ward Beecher Hall, which houses the astronomy center, a...
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28:17
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 Summers, along with YSN founder DJ Yokley, who discuss the 2025 high school fo...
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36:46
Outcue: The take on Trumbull Co. news - Foxconn, Warren violence and Insight hospitals
In today's 21 News Outcue podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell is joined by 21 News reporter Ally Ross and Weekend Today anchor/reporter Leslie Huff, who discuss all the news coming out of Trumbull County.The stories discusse...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:47