STATIONS
  • All Music Stations
  • All News & Talk Stations
  • All Sports Stations
 
  • Stations by City
  • All Stations
Partners
  • Fox News
  • CBS News
  • NBC News
Music
  • All Music Stations
  • Music News
  • Pop
  • Alternative
  • Latino
 
  • Country
  • Rock
  • Classic Rock
  • Hip-Hop and R&B
EVENTS
  • LIVE Performances
NEWS
  • All News Stations
  • Latino News
 
  • NBC News
  • Fox News
  • CBS News
Sports
  • All Sports Stations
  • Sports News
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NBA
  • NHL
 
  • NCAA Football
  • Sports Betting
Originals
  • Baseball Isn’t Boring
  • Reception Perception
  • Kickoff with Boomer
BetQL Network
  • Listen Live
  • Watch Live
  • BetMGM The Daily Tip
  • BetQL Daily
  • BetMGM Tonight
All Podcasts
  • 48 Hours
  • Aspire with Emma Grede
  • Boomer & Gio
  • Cash the Ticket
  • Clues
 
  • Cover 3 College Football
  • Disgraceland
  • Fantasy Football Today
  • Fly on the Wall
  • goop
 
  • Hearts Start Pounding
  • Heed the Call
  • History That Doesn’t Suck
  • Jill on Money
  • The Late Show Pod Show
 
  • The Moth
  • Murder True Crime Stories
  • Office Ladies
  • Radio Rental
  • The RE-CAP Show
 
  • Search Engine
  • Simpsons Declassified
  • The Tony Kornheiser Show
  • Who? Weekly
  • The Women’s Hoops Show
  • You Better, You Bet
Where to Listen
  • About Audacy
  • Get the Audacy App
  • More Ways to Listen
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
  • FAQ
  • Find Us on X
  • Contact Customer Support
STAY IN TOUCH
  • Follow Us on Social
  • Advertise With Us
More from Audacy
  • #ImListening
  • 1Thing
  • Contests
  • Contest Rules
  • All Music Stations
  • All News & Talk Stations
  • All Sports Stations
  • Stations by City
  • All Stations
  • Fox News
  • CBS News
  • NBC News
  • All Music Stations
  • Music News
  • Pop
  • Alternative
  • Latino
  • Country
  • Rock
  • Classic Rock
  • Hip-Hop and R&B
  • LIVE Performances
  • All News Stations
  • Latino News
  • NBC News
  • Fox News
  • CBS News
  • All Sports Stations
  • Sports News
  • NFL
  • MLB
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NCAA Football
  • Sports Betting
  • Baseball Isn’t Boring
  • Reception Perception
  • Kickoff with Boomer
  • Listen Live
  • Watch Live
  • BetMGM The Daily Tip
  • BetQL Daily
  • BetMGM Tonight
  • 48 Hours
  • Aspire with Emma Grede
  • Boomer & Gio
  • Cash the Ticket
  • Clues
  • Cover 3 College Football
  • Disgraceland
  • Fantasy Football Today
  • Fly on the Wall
  • goop
  • Hearts Start Pounding
  • Heed the Call
  • History That Doesn’t Suck
  • Jill on Money
  • The Late Show Pod Show
  • The Moth
  • Murder True Crime Stories
  • Office Ladies
  • Radio Rental
  • The RE-CAP Show
  • Search Engine
  • Simpsons Declassified
  • The Tony Kornheiser Show
  • Who? Weekly
  • The Women’s Hoops Show
  • You Better, You Bet
  • About Audacy
  • Get the Audacy App
  • More Ways to Listen
  • FAQ
  • Find Us on X
  • Contact Customer Support
  • Follow Us on Social
  • Advertise With Us
  • #ImListening
  • 1Thing
  • Contests
  • Contest Rules
98.5 WNCX logo
    • Slats
    • Paula Balish
    • Nard
    • Sue
    • Joe Czekaj
    • Cleveland Connection
    • Little Steven’s Underground Garage
    • Schedule
    • Playlist
    • WNCX On Demand
    • Contests
    • Contest Rules
    • Events
    • Latest
    • Contact Us
    • Newsletter Sign-up
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • I'm Listening
    • 1Thing
    • Cleveland Browns How to Listen
    • Advertise With Us
    • Traffic Map
    • Traffic Reports
    • Weather
    • Homes For The Holidays
  • now playing

    My Life

    My Life

    Billy Joel
  • on-air

    Paula Balish

    Paula Balish

    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • audio from 98.5 WNCX

    • Live
    • Podcasts
  • Ask your smart speaker to play

    98 Five N C X

host

Joe Czekaj

Mon-Fri: 7pm-Midnight & Weekends

Joe Czekaj can be heard Weeknights, Saturdays 2pm - 7pm right here on 98.5 WNCX!

Born and raised in Brook Park, Ohio, Joe Czekaj has always had a deep passion for music, audio production, and live performance. His love for all things classic rock was instilled early on by his father, who would always have 98.5 WNCX blasting through the speakers everywhere they went. After graduating from the Ohio Media School in 2019, the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters awarded Joe with the prestigious CAB Scholarship Award. He takes great pride in sharing knowledge that he has acquired with others to help them grow and succeed. With his drive and thirst for knowledge, Joe’s list of passions continues to expand in a world of endless discoveries.f passions continues to expand in a world of endless discoveries.​

  • St. Patrick's Day Road Closings In Cleveland
    March 17, 2023
  • Fightin' Foo On Your Own FF Pinball Machine
    February 27, 2023
  • Record Store Day 2023 Lineup Announced
    February 17, 2023
  • Valentines Day Gifts For Widows
    February 16, 2023
  • Daltrey Has A Rough Start To Cruise Shows
    February 15, 2023
  • 700lb Woodpecker Stash FOUND
    February 13, 2023
  • Hagar: Regrets In Retrospect
    February 10, 2023
  • Talks Of Peace Were In The Works Between Crosby & Nash Prior To Death
    February 9, 2023
  • Billy Idol Jam At The Dam, and You Can Go!
    February 9, 2023
  • Brian May of Queen Is NOT A Happy Camper
    February 6, 2023
×
98.5 WNCX  |  
Cleveland's Classic Rock
  1. Listen to WNCX
  2. Contact Us
  3. EEO
  4. Contest Rules
  5. Public Inspection File
  6. FCC Applications
  7. Advertise with Us
© 2025 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PART OF AUDACY MUSIC.

listen

  • Listen Live
  • Mobile App

connect

  • FAQ
  • 1Thing
  • Get My PERKS
  • #ImListening
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertise with Us
  • Audacy Corporate Site

legal

  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Copyright Notice
  • Music Submission Policy
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Info
  • Public File Help
© 2025 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. Part of Audacy.
!