Houston's KKBQ-FM, The New 93Q, welcomes Katelyn Maida to its on-air talent lineup. 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. An AM Radio Host Talks about Sleep & Maintaining Mood. They also worked together at X101.5 WXSR in Tallahassee, Florida. It's what we're trying to show -the isolation, the hostility of the chemotherapy, the possible loss of limb, loss of life, all that stuff, all is enveloped in this run. And, whether you liked us or hated us, we almost always provided A Scream. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. After hearing Kevin speak, you want to be a better person, and you truly feel like anything is possible if you put your mind, and most importantly, your heart into it. They also worked together at Tallahassee, Florida's X101.5 WXSR. 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. I find that it helps me and everyone involved that Im open about my condition and symptoms. The kids he refers to are childhood cancer fighters. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. What Pettibone told Tim and me though had us questioning ourselves. Kevin Kline from 93Q talks about his journey to raise awareness of kids suffering from cancer. Kline and Tuttle joined KKBQ in 2005 from the morning show at WRAX Birmingham, AL, then alternative rock The X (100.5). 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Without our producer, Doc Adams, its highly unlikely we ever get the call from 93Q. I dont even know what prime time is anymore. He says he can never pay each one of you. He completed running 35 miles up and over a mountain, along the most dangerous highway in the country, the Dalton Highway in Alaska! I like knowing whats on the road up Download bp's latest issue instantly to your tablet or smartphone. Dave is infamous for breaking Hootie and the Blowfish. What Happened to Tim Tuttle? Why's He Leaving 93Q? - Distractify Kline and Tim Tuttle joined KKBQ in 2005 after co-hosting mornings together at Alternative " X101.5 " WXSR Tallahassee and " 107.7 The X " WRAX Birmingham. And, whether you liked us or hated us, we almost always provided A Scream. 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. Morning host Kevin Kline has announced his retirement from Cox Media Group Country 93Q 92.9 KKBQ Pasadena/Houston. When Cox Houstons Johnny Chiang sought a team that could break the mold of a country morning show, Doc Adams, the pairs producer at the time, suggested Kline and Tuttle. How did he train to do something so extreme and who and what will be with him? Dosvedanya. Sayonara. 93Q Houston - It's the The Q Morning Zoo's backstage pass. Through 93Q, Trish and I were able to find a calling that we never knew we even had, helping children with cancer. Without our producer, Doc Adams, its highly unlikely we ever get the call from 93Q. I wasnt strong enough to be the lead on a morning show. Kline and Tim Tuttle joined KKBQ in 2005 after co-hosting mornings together at Alternative X101.5 WXSR Tallahassee and 107.7 The X WRAX Birmingham. 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. Tuttle wrote on his Facebook page that his contract was not being renewed by popular radio station 93Q (KKBQ), which broadcasts out to Houston, Texas. "We're testing Mother Nature, we really don't know what to expect," states Kline. HOUSTON - Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. It's a homecoming for Maida, who is from Houston, and started her radio career at KKBQ as a social media producer. [Make sure] it's something you like doing that you will get up every day and do it for free. Country Insider. No show is ever the same. We genuinely like each other.. Reliance on Routine with Bipolar Disorder Im a creature of habit. Life became easier when I detached from social media. No one has ever attempted this before, but leave it to extreme athlete and HoustonianKevin Klineto come up with the idea. You may be offline. They also worked together at X101.5 WXSR in Tallahassee, Florida. The way the industry is going and the reliance on social media, the industry has passed me by, Kline tells Country Insider. KKBQ Houston's Kevin Kline Retires After 30 Years In Radio. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Kline and Tuttle learned what they used to say to a rock audience differed vastly from what they could say to country listeners. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Amazingly creative and fascinating people. Had it not been for the late Mark McClain and Paul Horton, I wouldnt have lasted a week there as The Boss.. I got tired of all of the bashing each other. We met up with Kevin before he left Houston and he showed us the ice spikes he's wearing on his shoes. Tim Tuttles contract in 93Q was not renewed by the radio station despite his contribution to it for over 17 years. ALASKA - "The New 93Q's" Kevin Kline is on a mission to bring awareness and raise funds for childhood cancer in an extraordinary way. His bipolar disorder and depressioncombined with the need to be up and happy in publicwere causing persistent exhaustion and depleting his energy levels. Maida left Dallas - Fort Worth radio and television in early November. 93Q's Kevin Kline running dangerous Dalton Highway for pediatric cancer research Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. Tim Tuttle and co-host Kevin Kline came from "The X at 100.5" WRAX Birmingham, AL, an alternative-oriented station at the time, in April 2005. 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. While in DFW, Maida also worked for KTVT's CBS 11 News This Morning as an entertainment reporter. KSHE in St. Louis. When he opened up about his bipolar depression on Facebook, he became a hero to people facing their own mental health challenges in silence. 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's heavy backpack is filled with almost 2,000 names of pediatric cancer fighters. 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. I realized, after a short hiatus from each other, that I was better suited to bassist or at best, drums, and for our partnership to last, I couldnt compete for that spotlight. She said to me, I hear you have boundless energy. I did, but that was all I brought to the table for that job. Kevin Kline - Wikipedia Kevin Kline hosts the popular Q Morning Zoo radio show in Houston, where hes also known for running marathons to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Life became relaxing with a smaller circle and with fewer people to possibly disappoint. Katelyn Maida Joins New 93Q/Houston Morning Show Your service title Give us a brief description of the service that you are promoting. Why Is Tim Tuttle Leaving 93Q? He has been training in a freezer in his garage - in a BOCS, as in "big ol' climate simulator". I have wonderful, loving friends in my faith and the results of support, reassurance & encouragement were beyond description. Prepare early for competition team auditions! To Susan Greenwood of MCA Records for introducing me to the Program Director of KNAC who was starting up a new station in Denver, Bryan Schock who hired me for nights on 92X. Creating and following a regular schedule doesnt make me a boring personit allows me to cope with my symptoms of bipolar and maintain mood stability. Keep positive. To SuperFrank who owned Channel Z in Springfield, MO. 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. In all my years attending this event, he was by far the best speaker we have ever had. This comes to Kevin naturally, which makes his speaking engagements memorable and something everyone involved is proud to be a part of. We were an experiment; I noticed a big change in radio when we switched over from rock to country, Kline says. They also worked together at Tallahassee, Florida's X101.5 WXSR. 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. 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. 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. An AM Radio Host Talks about Sleep & Maintaining Mood To Susan Greenwood of MCA Records for introducing me to the Program Director of KNAC who was starting up a new station in Denver, Bryan Schock who hired me for nights on 92X. One is that my friends really do care and were willing to do what was in their power and circumstances to do. But when pediatric cancer survivors ring that bell, they feel like they're on top of the world. By commenting, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Sometimes we created Picassos. We started out as friends and well end our run together as friends. Similarly, Twitter is raging over his contract not being renewed and his fans found him extremely funny. Kevin Kline Retires From Mornings At 93Q Houston 16 years later, Id say that experiment worked. Houston Radio DJ Kevin Kline Will Run 500-Mile, 13-Day Ultramarathon Cox Media Group. You have permission to edit this article. We started out as friends and well end our run together as friends. Dave is infamous for breaking Hootie and the Blowfish. He's a veteran runner with over 165 marathon and ultramarathon finishes in over 48 states and over 4 continents. Tomorrow, no music on your show. Im drained after we sign off the air, so I dont talk on the phone after 10:30 a.m. Email and texting are the best inventions for my bipolar condition. Give is not a ten dollar piece of me. #QZoo KSHE in St. Louis. The watch parties are at different locations each day. Maida makes her Houston radio debut today joining Tim Tuttle and Erica Rico as the third host for the Q Morning Zoo. Houston's 93Q Radio DJ Kevin Kline is a true athlete by any measure. In rock, especially in active rock like what Tim and I were before we got here, it was always somewhat a badge of honor for artists to be anti-establishment and not need radio interviews. Seemingly, the traits that make high achieversenergy, Why is it natural to offer kindness to others, but not to ourselves? Kline began his run at 4 a.m. and finished 40 miles! 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. Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. Theres a definite camaraderie. Science has some answersand its not what you think. My wife keeps the same schedule. The most important product of revealing my illness was to live with a grateful attitude even if its a thinking process that cant, for the moment, reach into my depressed heart. To Scott Pettibone at X101.5. 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.