Philly Radio: Kathy Romano Lands Wake-Up Duty At B101

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.”

Kathy Romano

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.”

Romano can be reached kathy.romano@audacy.com.

📻Listeners can tune in to B101 (WBEB-FM) in Philadelphia on air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via X, Facebook and Instagram.