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 dont have any kids, though we do have a dog that we treat as our child. To Michelle Matthews, Paul Maloney, Robert Cox and Cameo Carlson at The Buzz in Columbia, MO. However, in this long Facebook post, he doesnt mention the reason behind his departure. He has since raised more than $5 million. As COVID-19 pressed on and radios embrace of social media increased, Kline decided it was time to resign. What he has accomplished as an athlete is astonishing, but it pales in comparison to what he has accomplished as a human being. 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. 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. Another possibility could be an actual disagreement or disputation between the two parties. To Donna and Mitch Baker in Springfield, MO. Kline started his run for the day at 2:14 a.m. local time in Alaska. I have wonderful, loving friends in my faith and the results of support, reassurance & encouragement were beyond description. Life became easier when I detached from social media. (HOUSTON) - You might recognize the voice of Kevin Kline from the Q Morning Zoo on the new 93Q. Kevin Kline I am the president and founder of Snowdrop Foundation, which raises money for Texas Children's Cancer Center. Dosvedanya. Everything you love about 93qcountry.com and more! 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.. Robert Key, Founder, Faithful Soles. To WRAX Birmingham, AL, Dave Rossi. Early on, we both wanted to be the lead singer. HOUSTON - Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. She said to me, I hear you have boundless energy. I did, but that was all I brought to the table for that job. This website uses cookies. If the episode gets worse, Ill have my wife call my psychiatrist. Thank you for sharing! The transition from rock to country was notable. This 30-year ride has been a blast. Therefore, I must be more like them than different. Second, the amazing revelation: I chose these friends who displayed so much loving kindness & loyal love. He speaks from the heart. This is a rare talent, and one frequently taken for granted. My dad and the late news director at KMOX, John Angelides. Goodbye. Outside of his morning show duties, he is the president and co-founder of a non-profit pediatric cancer organization called Snowdrop Foundation. KNAC in Long Beach/Los Angeles was the other. 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. Kline began his run at 4 a.m. and finished 40 miles! They also worked together at Tallahassee, Florida's X101.5 WXSR. Trish and I know how lucky and blessed we are to have had this long, incredible career. And in between that first day we met and the last day together, well have created some incredible shows. Worry about the passion. "You just screw them into eight or ten places around the bottom of the shoe, so you don't slip. As a Finnish lawyer, Simon Ekpa has made a name for himself in the legal profession. I didn't want to be a part of it because there's God and then he strains his neck, looking up at the pedestal in which I've put Gwyneth. Ill leave you with words Ive learned from traveling the world with Trish Adios. Keep positive. This passion will fuel Kevinas he runs mile, after mile, after mile in sub-freezing temperatures along the Dalton Highway. No one has ever attempted this before, but leave it to extreme athlete and HoustonianKevin Klineto come up with the idea. You can follow his journey and find out how to help through: By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. And, whether you liked us or hated us, we almost always provided A Scream. 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. The run begins November 16 at the Arctic Circle, mile 115 of the Dalton Highway, and ends in Deadhorse, Alaska on November 24. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! "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. 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. When that station went Spanish in 1995, that dream ended. Yes, I CHOSE them! I am the president and founder of Snowdrop Foundation, which raises money for Texas Childrens Cancer Center. He wrote a gracious exit letter on social media explaining he won't be returning to the station. Manage Cookie Preferences | Do Not Sell My Information. This is just about staying alive sometimes. 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. He shared inspirational story was about how his life was changed when he met a young girl battling cancer. 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. I have a difficult time handling change. 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. Thank you for being on KSHE my 1st day of freshman year of high school. 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. 16 years later, Id say that experiment worked. KSHE in St. Louis. Honestly Kevin, last year was the first in my 56 years that I stopped trying to hide my illness. For 35 years, Cox Media Group "The New 93Q" KKBQ Houston "Q Morning Zoo" host Kevin Kline entertained country and rock radio listeners. 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. Whatever the reason might be Tuttle will be dearly missed. 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. 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 speaks with passion and clarity. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Through 93Q, Trish and I were able to find a calling that we never knew we even had, helping children with cancer. Maybe the price of a stamp is more accurate. On a bad day I have learned to let the mirror image of my friends reflect back until I can see myself again. What happened to Tim Tuttle of 93Q? 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. They also worked together at Tallahassee, Florida's X101.5 WXSR. Thank God for these three letters: DVR. Low Self-Worth & Bipolar Mood Swings Jeffrey H. says his past is riddled with opportunities for him to self-punish. The music is in the way. Please check your connection and try again using the Retry button. Long-time St. Louis radio legend, my broadcasting idol and my friend, JC Corcoran. In a backpack, he will carry the names of 2,000 courageous cancer warriors along the only highway in the United States that goes above the Arctic Circle to what he calls the top of the world., CLICK HERE to read more about why Kline is running and how he prepared. He inspires you not just through his words, but more importantly, through his actions. Thats just my personality. I've already gotten rid of my Instagram, my Twitter and my Facebook page. Ran 482 miles across Texas in 13 days, raising $200,000. Kevin can inject humor when needed, and stays on target with topics and subject matter, all while making the audience smile and laugh. 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. So, we chose winter," smiles Kline. split screen cold war not working. 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! Sometimes a penny is all thats needed. Without our producer, Doc Adams, its highly unlikely we ever get the call from 93Q. 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. Every single break is something different, and I'll miss that.. You can't help but wonder how it's even possible to run up an icy mountain that quickly? She said to me, I hear you have boundless energy. I did, but that was all I brought to the table for that job. I decided this makes me, in reality, the kind of person I love. Whenever were asked to explain our method, we always say, we walk into the studio with a blank slate. As a third co-host Maida joins Tim Tuttle and Erica Rico. Each of those stations are ripe with outlandish stories, but to hear them, well, youll have to wait for the book, which Ill now have plenty of time to write. 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. It alone weighs almost eight pounds. 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. During the watch parties, you can see videos, pictures, and a live Q&A with the team. The New 93Q (KKBQ-FM) Houston has added Katelyn Maida to the Q Morning Zoo. 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. You cant manufacture the immediate chemistry we had and do still to this day. Another is that people need to give to be happy. 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. Sometimes we created Picassos. We met up with Kevin before he left Houston and he showed us the ice spikes he's wearing on his shoes. My mom asked me the other day, What are you running away from?. Your email address will not be published. Dosvedanya. Early on, we both wanted to be the lead singer. It was a hard lesson to learn but it was a lesson I needed to learn. Beginning in Dallas on December 20, Kline will spend his holiday running up to 10 hours daily, braving the wind, rain . Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. In order to mirror what pediatric cancer fighters go through, it needs to be in winter. And, whether you liked us or hated us, we almost always provided A Scream. 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. Lance also advises stations, talent and brands on digital content strategies, programming integrations, and brand extensions. 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. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. Daring shows that made me cringe at times. And all the while, shows that made me pinch myself that we had done that on the radio. With Tim Tuttle, Kevin Kline, & Erica Rico And the thank you cards I receive are the reminders that even when I cant leave the house or answer the phone or the door I too can give something of value. While Klines putting aside both radio and social media, he acknowledges the impact both have made on his career and his non-profit, Snowdrop Foundation, which provides scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors. 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. I was the first and only night personality on 92X because after 11 months, we were sold to a Spanish radio company. Through 93Q, Trish and I were able to find a calling that we never knew we even had, helping children with cancer. 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. There were 2 radio stations I dreamed of working at. 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. You always saw something in me I didnt even see in myself. I have hid my disease for more than half of my life. They plan on living abroad in Ecuador, Panama or Mexico. As I said in my post after Robin Williams death, I know the dangers of not getting treated and the loneliness of not being able to talk to someone who understands. He beat that goal by five years, moving to Houston, a Top Five market, at age 35. 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. Thank you for being a part of my life for 30 years and for letting me be a part of yours. She takes over for just retired co-host Kevin Kline. You have permission to edit this article. The watch parties are at different locations each day. Until then, let's keep Kevin in our thoughts and prayers, as he sets out on this adventure. The way the industry is going and the reliance on social media, the industry has passed me by, Kline tells Country Insider. When you have eight extra pounds of stuff on your back, you need it lightest shoe possible," smiles Kevin. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Daily industry headlines plus breaking news bulletins. Please do not use your full name, as it will be displayed. What Pettibone told Tim and me though had us questioning ourselves. Give is not a ten dollar piece of me. Kline completed another day of runningin temperatures around -12degrees. He founded the organization Snowdrop Foundation in 2006, after witnessing a local girl fightand then lose her battle to cancer. HOUSTON - Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. My illness is not me and its not all about me. Sometimes we created Pollocks. I was the first and only night personality on 92X because after 11 months, we were sold to a Spanish radio companyTo this day, Im still friends with those teammates from 92X, the Sheesh FamilyBrysheesh, Zachsheesh, Stumpsheesh, Hilsheesh, Malsheesh and Rockfish. What Pettibone told Tim and me though had us questioning ourselves. 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. ALASKA - "The New 93Q's" Kevin Kline is on a mission to bring awareness and raise funds for childhood cancer in an extraordinary way. Cox Media Group. 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. Whenever were asked to explain our method, we always say, we walk into the studio with a blank slate. This idea came about seven years ago when I first mentioned it to Trish, my wife - we should run the Dalton, to take kids to the top of the world," says Kline. It had to be Tims. 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. 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. 93Q's Kevin Kline running dangerous Dalton Highway for pediatric cancer research Delivering hope, one frozen footstep at a time. According to a Facebook post, famous radio jockey Tim Tuttle has left 93Q, and fans are disappointed. Tim Tuttles contract in 93Q was not renewed by the radio station despite his contribution to it for over 17 years. kevin kline 93q. HOUSTON (Dec. 11, 2009) - Kevin Kline, local morning radio host on The New 93Q in Houston, will run a nearly 500-mile solo ultramarathon across the state of Texas in 13 days to raise funds for Texas Children's Cancer Center. But when pediatric cancer survivors ring that bell, they feel like they're on top of the world. You guys are going all talk. What a compliment. They also worked together at X101.5 WXSR in Tallahassee, Florida. Just a few words of hello or encouragement or appreciation by means of a note or a card can raise up someones day, which raises up mine. This comes to Kevin naturally, which makes his speaking engagements memorable and something everyone involved is proud to be a part of. Amber Elliott/Houston Chronicle Show More Show Less 32 of 152. It has been personally meaningful and gratifying. 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. To John Lenac, my friend, mentor, 2x boss, and former agent. Kevin's taking them to what he calls the top of the world, near the Arctic Ocean, where his run will end in Deadhorse, Alaska on November 24, on Kevin's 50th birthday. Houston's 93Q Radio DJ Kevin Kline is a true athlete by any measure. But beyond his professional accomplishments, little is known about his personal life, especially when it comes to his family. Kline and Tuttle learned what they used to say to a rock audience differed vastly from what they could say to country listeners. Dave Rossman/Freelance Show More Show Less. 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. 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. Adieu. Bob Magnussen, District Manager, JCPenney Company, Kevin Kline was the featured speaker at our annual Mother-Son Luncheon, attended by over 1000 moms and their high school sons. "The Dalton Highway is the 10th most dangerous highway in the world, the most dangerous road in North America! To WRAX Birmingham, AL, Dave Rossi. 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. #DeliveringHope Daring shows that made me cringe at times. Ciao. Here is the video and transcript of his retirement announcement. We'll answer all of those questions in the coming days. Because of that passion, I adopted endurance running as a hobby and fundraising platform, traveling across the country and around the globe for races, weve seen much more of the world than we ever dreamed wed see. 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. 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. "We have agreed to alternate so that we're never working at the same time," Kline told Playboy back in 1998 (via Entertainment Weekly ). High Achievement with Bipolar Disorder Entrepreneur Ted Turner, actor Richard Dreyfuss, broadcast journalist Jane Pauley. I spent 11 months there working for free but getting rich with experience learning from iconic St. Louis broadcasters, Bob Hamilton and Mike O Connor. Amazingly creative and fascinating people. To Joe and John, The Nocturnal Emissions, for letting me jump in on Saturday nights and giving me an outlet for my creativity. Also, I would like to sign up for bphope's FREE e-Newsletters. Ran 24 continuous hours on a treadmill, and then immediately ran 13.1 miles into Texas Childrens Cancer Center, totaling 90.15 miles, Featured in the July, 2011 issue of Runners World magazine, He is the subject of a documentary film entitled Dear Chelsey., 2009 Childrens Miracle Network National Radio Supporter of the Year award recipient, 2009 Finalist GQ Magazine Better Man/Better World Award, 2009 Finalist People Magazine All Stars in Our Community Award, 2011 Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame Inductee (the seventh member of this exclusive club). Kline and Tuttle joined KKBQ in 2005 from the morning show at WRAX Birmingham, AL, then alternative rock The X (100.5). Kevin does not speak to be heard, but takes you through a story, and even more impressively, a journey. 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. That was something that I found very refreshing and very, very different from where we had been.. Though some bipolar traits helped them function at a high level, three people weigh in on the hurdles to get and keep them there. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! This is a disease. 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. 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. Theres a definite camaraderie. But theres no denying that running is the quickest and healthiest way to pull myself out of a low point. His listeners are absolutely taken by his message! After a visit to Texas Children's Cancer Center for a morning broadcast in 2005, his perspective on life changed dramatically. I dont choose to be depressed. Name: Kevin Kline Station: The New 93Q. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It was revealed by Tim himself through his Facebook post. To this day, Im still friends with those teammates from 92X, the Sheesh FamilyBrysheesh, Zachsheesh, Stumpsheesh, Hilsheesh, Malsheesh and Rockfish. He's a veteran runner with over 165 marathon and ultramarathon finishes in over 48 states and over 4 continents. The accessibility of artists in country music is not anything I had ever experienced before. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! I wasnt strong enough to be the lead on a morning show.