Ill start my Howard Hughes life now, except Ill still shower and trim my nails, and Ill be grateful for all that Ive experienced in yours and the public eye. We genuinely like each other.. Dec 8, 2020. Amazingly creative and fascinating people. 2023 FOX Television Stations. Editors Update: In December 2020, Kevin Kline announced his retirement from radio after 30 years in the industry, half of them with 93Q. This is a rare talent, and one frequently taken for granted. Tomorrow, no music on your show. Amber Elliott/Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 32 of 152. Dave Rossman/Freelance Show More Show Less. Country music radio station, KKBQ-FM, The New 93Q's morning show host, Kevin Kline, will attempt a 300-mile run in Alaska's deadly Arctic Circle to raise money for pediatric cancer patients at Texas Children's Hospital on behalf of the non-profit he founded in 2006, The Snowdrop Foundation. 7K views, 26 likes, 6 loves, 52 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 93Q Houston: It's the The Q Morning Zoo's backstage pass. All Rights Reserved. As a third co-host Maida joins Tim Tuttle and Erica Rico. You may be offline. When I sit back and reflect on each occurrence, I find these common threads throughout: Any business or charity organization would greatly benefit from inviting Kevin to spend time with them. Katelyn Maida is taking over the microphone for the retiring Kevin Kline on KKBQ's The New 93Q Q Morning Zoo joining Tim Tuttle and Erica Rico. This comes to Kevin naturally, which makes his speaking engagements memorable and something everyone involved is proud to be a part of. It changed his life and perspective so much, it sent his life down a path to help pediatric cancer patients by raising crucial dollars to help find a cure and fund scholarships for them. One of the many names in his backpack includes little honorary officer 758, Abigail Arias, who recently lost her battle to cancer. If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! He completed running 35 miles up and over a mountain along the most dangerous highway in the country, the Dalton Highway in Alaska. He speaks from the heart. When that station went Spanish in 1995, that dream ended. This 30-year ride has been a blast. You guys are going all talk. What a compliment. Theres a definite camaraderie. The other is very motherly, genuinely a caring person, and she will engage me in conversation when we are off-air just to get my brain moving. He has been planning and training for two years, as he prepares to run "into the unknown" and film his journey about trying to find a cure. Seemingly, the traits that make high achieversenergy, Why is it natural to offer kindness to others, but not to ourselves? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. As COVID-19 pressed on and radios embrace of social media increased, Kline decided it was time to resign. To Joe and John, The Nocturnal Emissions, for letting me jump in on Saturday nights and giving me an outlet for my creativity. He says that he had spent some wonderful memories with them that can never be duplicated. However, he did not talk bout what actually went wrong between him and the channel. During a radio broadcast Dec. 15, 2005 from Texas Childrens Cancer Centers, Kline met Chelsey Campbell, a 15-year-old given a 10% chance to live six months to see her 16th birthday. You may be offline. Goodbye. I like having my on the clock hours finished by 10 a.m., although a lot of prep work goes into the next days show after that. It was the foresight of Johnny Chiang, Gerry McCracken, the late Rusty Walker and then GM, Caroline Devine who stepped out of the country music comfort zone to put 2 brash rockers on a female friendly, family catering country music station. , 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. In 2018, they revealed they were no longer together, but they continued to collaborate. 6.9K views, 30 likes, 16 loves, 19 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 93Q Houston: Kevin Kline explains the reason things may have gone wrong for you yesterday. And the ride has changed our lives in ways we never imagined it would. Sayonara. He finished another 32 miles to put him at a total of 100 miles so far. Kline and Tuttle joined KKBQ in 2005 from the morning show at WRAX Birmingham, AL, then alternative rock The X (100.5). Tuttle and Erica Rico will remain in mornings on the Q Morning Zoo. No hour is ever the same. Similarly, Twitter is raging over his contract not being renewed and his fans found him extremely funny. I got tired of all of the bashing each other. I have to remind myself to choose to be happy, or at least mentally well-adjusted enough to face the day. Life became easier when I detached from social media. Okay @Houstons93Q Ive looked for existing tweets and cant find anything so Ill ask: where is Tim Tuttle??? If Tim ever made any of you laugh he genuinely would want to thank you because you gave him the opportunity to live a dream life he always wanted while providing him with food, clothing, and shelter for his family. This website uses cookies. Sometimes we created Pollocks. In order to mirror what pediatric cancer fighters go through, it needs to be in winter. but now he's training fo. Tim Tuttle and co-host Kevin Kline joined the station in April 2005 from "The X at 100.5" WRAX Birmingham, AL, an alternative-oriented station at the time. Kline completed another day of runningin temperatures around -12degrees. When he opened up about his bipolar depression on Facebook, he became a hero to people facing their own mental health challenges in silence. Early in his career, Kline set a goal to be in a Top 10 market by the time he was 40. Daring shows that made me cringe at times. I was also appalled by the people who wrote claiming that depression is a choice, and we choose to be depressed for attention. Once I convince myself to lace up my shoes and take those first steps, Im usually on my way to a happier mood in minutes. Country KKBQ-FM (The New 93Q)/Houston morning host Kevin Kline will attempt a 300-mile run in Alaska's deadly Arctic Circle to raise money for pediatric cancer patients at Texas Children's Hospital. It was a hard lesson to learn but it was a lesson I needed to learn. You have permission to edit this article. Here is the video and transcript of his retirement announcement. And the ride has changed our lives in ways we never imagined it would. KSHE in St. Louis. Afterwards she was like, Kevin, will you marry me?. The kids he refers to are childhood cancer fighters. The famous radio jockey Tim Tuttle left 93Q as per his Facebook post and fans are disheartened to learn this. [Make sure] it's something you like doing that you will get up every day and do it for free. Country Insider. 16 years later, Id say that experiment worked. Low Self-Worth & Bipolar Mood Swings Jeffrey H. says his past is riddled with opportunities for him to self-punish. Kline is running 300 miles in freezing cold temperatures along the Dalton Highway in Alaska to symbolize what a child goes through fighting cancer and to raise funds for a cure. Kevin Kline is a 21-year radio veteran and current morning co-host on The New 93Q in Houston, Texas. Normally I dont make lists of people to recognize because inevitably someone gets left off the list. Photo: Houston Event Photos Editor's Update: In December 2020, Kevin Kline announced his retirement from radio after 30 years in the industry, half of them with 93Q. After almost three years working for The New 93Q, Maida moved to Dallas in 2015 to work withMark Hawkeye Louis on The Hawkeye in the Morning on the New Country 96.3 KSCS after longtime host Terry Dorsey retired. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Subscribe to 93Q Houston's newsletter(Opens a new window), 93Q Houston's facebook feed(Opens a new window), 93Q Houston's twitter feed(Opens a new window), 93Q Houston's instagram feed(Opens a new window), Portions of Content Provided by Rovi Corporation. You cant manufacture the immediate chemistry we had and do still to this day. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 20052022 Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. If the episode gets worse, Ill have my wife call my psychiatrist. In this article, we delve into the life of Simon Ekpa, his family, and his net worth. (In fact, his Snowdrop Foundation has channeled more than $1.5 million to the cause.) Printed as Back Chat with Kevin Kline, Summer 2015. Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. Why Is Tim Tuttle Leaving 93Q? Life became relaxing with a smaller circle and with fewer people to possibly disappoint. His last show was Friday, February 5, 2021. Our services run deep and are backed by over ten years of experience. The pair's professional lives changed from then on. 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. She takes over for just retired co-host Kevin Kline. So even when I cant give letting them give is a way of giving too. Kevin Kline Announces his Retirement Copy link Watch on "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. Thank you for being a part of my life for 30 years and for letting me be a part of yours. I found out that the amount of pressure I put on myself to succeed in everything I ever try prevents me from enjoying the endeavor and prohibits me from celebrating the outcome, I realized that the exhaustion I always feel after 5 hours on the radio isnt because of the job, its because my depression and mental health issues force me to overuse my energy to be up and happy, I learned that my need to always please everyone and be liked by everyone is an impossible ideal to live up to, And Covid, quarantine and lockdown, confirmed what Id suspected all alongmy happiness and my calm is Trish and my dogs. She said to me, I hear you have boundless energy. I did, but that was all I brought to the table for that job. He said that this past year allowed him to reflect and that the amount of pressure I put on myself to succeed in everything I ever try prevents me from enjoying the endeavor and prohibits me from celebrating the outcome, I realized that the exhaustion I always feel after 5 hours on the radio isnt because of the job, its because my depression and mental health issues force me to overuse my energy to be up and happy. Trish and I know how lucky and blessed we are to have had this long, incredible career. Kevin speaks with passion and clarity. HOUSTON - Fans of country music may recognize the voice of Kevin Kline, who is the host of. They also worked together at Tallahassee, Florida's X101.5 WXSR. I learned the business, the game and what it means to be a professional during those days. We tend to choose people more like ourselves than different in our values and positive qualities. They also worked together at Tallahassee, Florida's X101.5 WXSR. We started out as friends and well end our run together as friends. I often have a penny of me to spare. I decided this makes me, in reality, the kind of person I love. You can follow Klines journey at watch parties each day of the run. I wasnt strong enough to be the lead on a morning show. I am the president and founder of Snowdrop Foundation, which raises money for Texas Childrens Cancer Center. Christopher Cross: Singer was paralysed by COVID-19 what happened? John Mecom, Jr. talks Warwick Hotel, fountain and more. 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. Thank you for being on KSHE my 1st day of freshman year of high school. Kevin Kline has run 100 miles so far in below-freezing temperatures and is on track of his planned schedule. To me, Gwyneth Paltrow's the most beautiful person that ever walked the planet, he says. Reliance on Routine with Bipolar Disorder Im a creature of habit. To this day, Im still friends with those teammates from 92X, the Sheesh FamilyBrysheesh, Zachsheesh, Stumpsheesh, Hilsheesh, Malsheesh and Rockfish. To Donna and Mitch Baker in Springfield, MO. He's one of the upbeat DJs 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. Ciao. The transition from rock to country was notable. Lance Venta is Owner and Publisher of RadioInsight.com. When it spirals to the point where I dont want to get out of bed, I rely on the support of my wife and the comfort of my dog. "Katelyn was a perfect fit as she was already a part of our CMG family., RELATEDThe New 93Qs Kevin Kline Runs the Arctic Circle for Pediatric Cancer Patients. Ciao. Outside of his morning show duties, he is the president and co-founder of a pediatric cancer non-profit organization called Snowdrop Foundation. I dont choose to be depressed. An AM Radio Host Talks about Sleep & Maintaining Mood. That's what a familiar voice to many of you will be doing between November 16through November 24, as he heads to Alaskaon one of the most dangerous journeys in the world. Tim Tuttle and co-host Kevin Kline joined the station in April 2005 from The X at 100.5 WRAX Birmingham, AL, an alternative-oriented station at the time. Kline prefers anonymity. To Donna and Mitch Baker in Springfield, MO. Your service title . 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. In making the announcement this morning, Kline noted that he and his wife plan on relocating internationally. "The closer it got to my 50th birthday, the more I got to thinking, in June it's 70 degrees, no hardship, just 302 miles. Kevin captivated the audience from the moment he began to speak. I learned the business, the game and what it means to be a professional during those days. Audio Ink is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Log In (Existing Digital Subscriptions Only). 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. Kline started his run for the day at 2:14 a.m. local time in Alaska. For 35 years, Cox Media Group The New 93Q KKBQ Houston Q Morning Zoo host Kevin Kline entertained country and rock radio listeners. 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. To SuperFrank who owned Channel Z in Springfield, MO. #QZoo Kevin Kline got his wish of starting a family when Phoebe Cates gave birth to their son Owen Joseph in 1991 and then their daughter Greta Simone in 1994. To Joe and John, The Nocturnal Emissions, for letting me jump in on Saturday nights and giving me an outlet for my creativity. 93Q was looking to break the mold of country morning shows and when Doc Adams suggested us to Johnny Chiang, that started a whirlwind courtship and clandestine meetings in hotel lobbies. Kline began his run at 4 a.m. and finished 40 miles! Long-time St. Louis radio legend, my broadcasting idol and my friend, JC Corcoran. What he has accomplished as an athlete is astonishing, but it pales in comparison to what he has accomplished as a human being. 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. My wife keeps the same schedule. Although Kline attributes his success to maintaining a strict sleep and wellness routine each day, the world health crisis prompted self-reflection and led to an important realization. One is that my friends really do care and were willing to do what was in their power and circumstances to do. The best part about it- he does it for a great cause. I remember when I sat down with Donna to interview for Program Director and afternoon personality at US97. 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. Until then, let's keep Kevin in our thoughts and prayers, as he sets out on this adventure. , 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. But during COVID-19, the radio veteran made some significant realizations: He no longer enjoyed getting up at 2am, and he wanted to spend more time traveling.