NJ Radio: Robby Bridges Exits As The Boss at 107.1 WWZY

Robby Bridges, a veteran radio programmer and morning host, announced his departure from Press Communications’ Classic Hits “107.1 The Boss” (WWZY Long Branch/99.7 WBHX Tuckerton, NJ) on August 29, 2025, after a four-year tenure as Program Director and co-host of “Robby and Rochelle in the Morning” with his wife, Rochelle Gagnon.

Bridges joined WWZY/WBHX in September 2021, initially as Program Director, taking over from retiring VP of Programming Jeff Rafter, and was promoted to VP of Programming in January 2023.

Robby Bridges

During his time, he shifted the station from Classic Rock to a full-service Classic Hits format, enhancing its market presence in the competitive Monmouth-Ocean area. 

He described his exit as “on my terms and by my choice,” expressing pride in the team and station built, stating, “It’s been truly something special.” He hinted at “new adventures” but did not disclose specific future plans.

His wife, Rochelle Gagnon, will continue hosting mornings at WWZY/WBHX. Bridges also hosts the syndicated “Robby’s Top 20 Countdown,” a two-hour weekly show featuring top 20 hits from a specific year in the 1980s or 1990s, which launched in 2025 on WWZY/WBHX and WEBE 108 in Bridgeport, CT.

Robby & Rochelle

Bridges’ extensive career includes roles as VP of Programming for MacDonald Garber Broadcasting in Traverse City, MI, Director of FM Programming for Cumulus Media Detroit, Operations Manager for Townsquare Media Portsmouth, NH, and Program Director for WEBE 108 (Westport, CT) and WFAS-FM (White Plains, NY), as well as Assistant Program Director at 95.5 WPLJ New York.  He also serves as a guest host for Scott Shannon’s “True Oldies Channel.”

No specific reason for his exit was provided, but his departure follows a successful run, with Press Communications CEO Robert McAllan noting in 2023 that Bridges’ leadership drove significant growth for WWZY/WBHX.