NEPA Radio: Rocky Rhodes Unplugs Thursday On KRZ-FM

Longtime WKRZ 98.5 FM Wilkes-Barre-Scranton radio personality Rocky Rhodes announced on Monday that he will conclude his 45-year broadcasting career (35 years at KRZ-FM) with his final show on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

“I’m not retiring—I’m just unplugging,” Rhodes said. “After 45 years on air, including 35 at KRZ in Northeast Pennsylvania, it’s time. It’s been an incredible ride.”

Rhodes and his wife, Sue, relocated to Northeast Pennsylvania in 1989, leaving Colorado’s Rocky Mountains for the Poconos. He reflected, “So many unforgettable moments—most of which would probably raise eyebrows with today’s legal team.”

He expressed appreciation for key figures in his career, including early KRZ managers Ken “Doc” Medek and Gerald Getz, current station leaders OD and Ryan Flynn, and “Psycho” Mike Duffy, who evolved from intern to morning show producer, program director, and close friend.

Rhodes also commended his co-host Lissa, nearing her 15th year at KRZ, and thanked Sue for her steadfast support through numerous relocations and career shifts.

He acknowledged the mentorship of industry icons like Don Anthony, Kidd Kraddick, and Jeff & Jer, calling their guidance “a true gift.”