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Kathy Romano is Back with a New Morning Radio Gig

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Sep 15th, 2025 · 10:26 AM EDT

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 15, 2025– B101 (WBEB-FM), an Audacy station in Philadelphia, will debut “The Kathy Romano Show,” on September 23. “The Kathy Romano Show” is co-hosted by Kathy Romano and Bobby Smith with Laura Boss as the executive producer. The show can be heard weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET. 

Romano will also host a solo midday show, weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET. 

“Kathy Romano is smart, fun, relatable and deeply connected to our community which makes her the perfect voice for B101,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Philadelphia. “Her energy and personality align perfectly with what B101 listeners love. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Audacy family and confident she’ll lead this new chapter of mornings with authenticity, heart and a whole lot of fun.”

Listeners can expect engaging conversations, fresh lifestyle content, and fun, family-friendly features crafted for the B101 audience. Romano will drive the show’s content, setting the tone for a feel-good start to the day in Philadelphia.

“After 22 years in Philadelphia radio, I know how precious that daily connection with listeners really is—being part of their morning routines, their family moments, their everyday lives,” said Romano. “I’m thrilled to be spending my mornings with both the loyal B101 family and all the listeners who are following me on this new journey alongside Bobby and Laura!” 

The new weekday lineup for B101 is as follows.

• 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET: “The Kathy Romano Show” with Bobby Smith and Laura Boss
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: Kathy Romano
• 12:00 p.m. – 7:00p.m. ET: Bill Tafrow

Romano is a beloved voice in the Philadelphia market and will bring her signature wit, warmth and local charm ready to reign as B101’s “Queen Bee,” anchoring a new era for the station’s morning programming. She comes from a highly successful 22-year run as a core member of Philly’s top-rated morning show, “The Preston & Steve Show.” 

Hey good for her. That’s a solid landing spot. B101 is some O.G. Philadelphia radio. Adult contemporary. You couldn’t walk into a dentist or doctor’s office lobby between 1995 and 2015 without hearing B101 playing over the speakers. And they go to the Christmas music in November and December. B101 is a Philly institution! A tradition unlike any other.

Six hours of radio is a lot, but we have to see what the format looks like for each show. Maybe a few minutes of talking, then back-to-back Michael Bolton and Michael Bublé songs? I’d like to request some Josh Groban, please.

Actually, I’m way off base apparently. Looking through the recent song history over there, they’ve got Madonna, Tom Petty, Bruno Mars, and Rihanna. They played Kings of Leon and Miley Cyrus. Did they change the format or are we all getting old?

Anyway, this seems like a good gig for Kathy. Her May departure from WMMR really kicked up a hornet’s nest of opinion on Beasley and the future of their Philadelphia stations.