Goodbye. Im going to attempt this here though because, while there are many involved in my career, these are the people who got me where I am today Long-time St. Louis radio legend, my broadcasting idol and my friend, JC Corcoran. I have dinner at 4:30 in the afternoon, Im in bed by 5:30, then its lights out at 6:30 p.m. after reading for an hour. We throw words at it like paint and when the show is over, we look at what we created. So even when I cant give letting them give is a way of giving too. Struck by her courage, he and Trish started Snowdrop in Campbells honor. Science has some answersand its not what you think. Kline announced his retirement back in early December 2020 while I was on a blogging break. Without our producer, Doc Adams, its highly unlikely we ever get the call from 93Q. ALASKA - "The New 93Q's" Kevin Kline is on a mission to bring awareness and raise funds for childhood cancer in an extraordinary way. Kevin Kline is a 21-year radio veteran and current morning co-host on The New 93Q in Houston, Texas. All Rights Reserved. Further, he added that he like to thank each and everyone who listened to the morning show over the past 26 years in big cities like Daytona Beach, Nashville, Knoxville, Tallahassee, Birmingham, and Houston. And why is it necessary to turn that self-love inward? Kline began his run at 4 a.m. and finished 40 miles! Had it not been for the late Mark McClain and Paul Horton, I wouldnt have lasted a week there as The Boss. To Scott Pettibone at X101.5. KSHE in St. Louis. Goodbye. 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After he spoke, he was mobbed by the young men, asking how they could become volunteers at his events for children with cancer. When that station went Spanish in 1995, that dream ended. You guys are going all talk. What a compliment. There are multiple parking options available for those looking to attend the Houston Rodeo. Kevin is always well aware of his audience, and he makes them feel comfortable with each subject. To Donna and Mitch Baker in Springfield, MO. My mom asked me the other day, What are you running away from?. On a bad day I have learned to let the mirror image of my friends reflect back until I can see myself again. I was also appalled by the people who wrote claiming that depression is a choice, and we choose to be depressed for attention. Thank you to then Morning Hosts at The Point, D-Day and Mary Ellen, afternoon host, Sarah Clark, PD Jim McGuinn and GM, Dick Stein who let me loiter long enough to parlay my radio passion into producing and on-air roles. Radio Ink is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Jill Ribbeck, Vice President, Strake Jesuit Mothers Club, Completed 37 marathons/ultramarathons over five years in 21 states, Europe and South Africa, Twice ran across the Grand Canyon, solo, from south rim to north rim, and back. My medication is a must-take. To Michelle Matthews, Paul Maloney, Robert Cox and Cameo Carlson at The Buzz in Columbia, MO. "You just screw them into eight or ten places around the bottom of the shoe, so you don't slip. He signed off for the final time on Friday. We were an experiment; I noticed a big change in radio when we switched over from rock to country, Kline says. Trish and I plan to live abroad, country to be determined, and that decision doesnt happen without 93Q putting us in a position where we could afford to travel and experience different cultures. Every single break is something different, and I'll miss that.. In order to mirror what pediatric cancer fighters go through, it needs to be in winter. Im not just coming back to a previous employer, Im coming back to my radio family and the family-like atmosphere at CMG Houston is part of what makes this team so successful.. He has been training in a freezer in his garage - in a BOCS, as in "big ol' climate simulator". Prepare early for competition team auditions! "The New 93Q's" Kevin Kline is on a mission to bring awareness and raise funds for childhood cancer in an extraordinary way. I am beyond excited to come back home to the city where I grew up and join Tim and Erica in waking up Houston, states Maida. Here is the video and transcript of his retirement announcement. And, whether you liked us or hated us, we almost always provided A Scream. And Im glad it was. , Share currently playing on Facebook (Opens a new window), Share currently playing on Twitter (Opens a new window), Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2023 - WIN TICKETS, Brooks & Dunn Live at the Houston Rodeo - March 1, 2023. HOUSTON - Fans of country music may recognize the voice of Kevin Kline, who is the host of. In the end, he wishes that God would bless each and everyone along with their families. [1] In 2003, Kline was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame . Kevin can inject humor when needed, and stays on target with topics and subject matter, all while making the audience smile and laugh. Kevin captivated the audience from the moment he began to speak. The New 93Q's Kevin Kline Runs the Arctic Circle for Pediatric Cancer Patients Kline announced his retirement back in early December 2020 while I was on a blogging break. When a Program Director brings you and your morning show partner into his office after only 3 days on the air, thats normally not a good sign. "We have agreed to alternate so that we're never working at the same time," Kline told Playboy back in 1998 (via Entertainment Weekly ). Many, who are lucky enough to even get into this highly competitive radio industry dont last 30 months, so to have had an audience to entertain for 30 YEARS, that is something I have never taken for granted. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! They also worked together at X101.5 WXSR in Tallahassee, Florida. He and wife Trish are downsizing to one phone. My dad met John at a baseball game and after a short conversation, that led to an invitation for me to intern at The Mighty KMOX. I have hid my disease for more than half of my life. As a third co-host Maida joins Tim Tuttle and Erica Rico. Never Miss the latest from The Q Morning Zoo with Tim Tuttle, Kevin Kline, Erica Rico and the rest of The New 93Q crew, anywhere you go, with The New 93Q radio broadcasting app. I learned the business, the game and what it means to be a professional during those days. Dave is infamous for breaking Hootie and the Blowfish. The New 93Q (KKBQ-FM) Houston has added Katelyn Maida to the Q Morning Zoo. Watch the video for a look back where Kevin started: After 30 years in the radio industry, over half of them spent in Houston on the legendary 93Q, I have decided to retire and start a new, as of now, untitled chapter in life with Trish, Beans and The Mayor of Sconeyville. I have to remind myself to choose to be happy, or at least mentally well-adjusted enough to face the day. November 16: Beer Market Co. from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. November 17: Truck Yard from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. November 18: Cactus Cove from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 19: Social Beer Garden from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 20: Phoenix on Westheimer from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 21: Little Woodrows 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. November 22: Canyon Creek from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. November 23: Pour Behavior from noon until 3 p.m. 100 miles completed in the first three days, ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING: Man shot in apparent accidental shooting in Houston, police investigating, CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Houston homeowner speaks out after being victim of terrifying attempted carjacking, Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, G.O.A.T. You have permission to edit this article. From my first on air shift in 1990, I set goals for myself, the pinnacle of which was to have a morning show in a top 10 market by age 40. On days when my energy level is low, my two on-air partners feel that and rely on me less until they can pull me out of it. You and your show ignited my love of radio. It has been personally meaningful and gratifying. Kevin Kline I am the president and founder of Snowdrop Foundation, which raises money for Texas Children's Cancer Center. We throw words at it like paint and when the show is over, we look at what we created. Daring shows that made me cringe at times. Finally, I know the past 25 years would not have been as eventful, successful, or as fun without my radio partner, Timmy T. From the day we met in Nashville, we clicked. Maida makes her Houston radio debut today joining Tim Tuttle and Erica Rico as the third host for the Q Morning Zoo. In the year 2016, he married his co-host wife, Erica Rico. That's what a familiar voice will be doing between November 16 through November 24, as he heads to Alaska on one of the most dangerous journeys in the world. Trish and I know how lucky and blessed we are to have had this long, incredible career. Sometimes we created Pollocks. This is her second stint at the station where she started her radio career as a Social Media Producer for the Cox Media Group station. When I signed my contract on April 1, 2005, I not only met, but exceeded my goal, reaching a TOP 5 market at age 35. Northern Alaska is "in the dark" almost 24/7 this time of year, so he'll be without sunlight for more than a week, enduring feels-like temperatures of negative-30 degrees. The New 93Q (KKBQ-FM) Houston has added Katelyn Maida to the Q Morning Zoo. Kevin Kline, former host of Houston's Q Morning Zoo radio show, chats about managing his bipolar depression, being a family man, sleep, running, and more. 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