Atlanta Radio: Q99.7 Launches New Morning Show Monday

WWWQ Q99.7 in Atlanta will debut a new morning show Monday at 6 a.m., introducing “The Morning Crew” as its first major replacement for The Bert Show following its 25-year run.

According to ajc.com, the new program features Joe Breezy, Daena “DK” Kramer, and Cort Freeman, a trio of out-of-market personalities tasked with building a fresh audience in a highly competitive and fragmented media environment. The show has been in testing for several weeks ahead of its official launch.

Patrick Davis, Program Director, Q99.7, said: ““The Q Morning Crew” brings humor through three distinct personalities: Joe is the ambitious, charismatic host chasing a big opportunity in Atlanta; DK is a sharp, funny, independent woman who balances sweetness with sass. Cort is a quick-thinking comedian whose creativity and masculine edge keep the show unpredictably funny.”

Unlike its predecessor, which was anchored by longtime host Bert Weiss, the new format is built around three equal co-hosts. Breezy will handle board operations and transitions, Kramer will focus on commentary and humor, and Freeman—also the show’s writer—will contribute comedy and digital content, including street interviews and social media features.

Cumulus Media’s chief content officer Brian Philips, who originally launched “The Bert Show” in 2000, is aiming to recreate a similar success with a new dynamic, likening the group’s chemistry to a “workplace comedy.”

Breezy, originally from San Jose and most recently on-air in Nashville, said the team plans to cover trending topics and everyday life in a conversational style. Kramer, a Los Angeles native with prior stops in Houston, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, recently stepped away from radio to care for family while running an online business. Freeman, from Detroit, brings experience from multiple Midwest markets and a stint with Comedy Central.

The launch comes at a time when traditional radio faces growing competition from streaming and podcasts, requiring the show to build a listener base from scratch. Episodes are expected to be available on demand as the show expands its digital presence.

Despite the challenge, the hosts acknowledge the legacy they follow. “Nobody replaces ‘The Bert Show,’” Breezy said, calling Weiss “a living legend,” while expressing confidence the new team can establish its own identity in Atlanta’s evolving audio landscape.

Justin Schaflander, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Atlanta, commented: “We’re eager to launch these three exceptional talents as we build our all live‑and‑local approach at Q99.7. This new morning show represents the next step in the reimagination of the station. They’re ready to awaken Atlanta audiences with energy, creativity, and quirkiness. The future of Q99.7 is bright.”