Following his departure from mornings at Audacy Hot AC “Q104” 104.1 WQAL last November, Jeremiah Widmer is returning to Cleveland radio on Monday, May 23 as host of “The Jeremiah Show” on iHeartMedia CHR “96.5 Kiss-FM” WAKS Akron from 2-6pm.
Widmer, who hosted mornings at WQAL Cleveland from November 2016 until last November, has been counting down to his return in recent weeks. After spending time in Los Angeles working in television production, Widmer joined CHR “Q92” WDJQ Canton as morning co-host in 2012. He would move to Cleveland as afternoon host at AC “Star 102.1” WDOK in July 2013 before moving down the hall to WQAL in 2016.
Widmer fills the afternoon slot that has most recently been held remotely by “Q92” WDJQ Canton as morning co-host in 2012. He would move to Cleveland as afternoon host at AC “Star 102.1” WDOK in July 2013 before moving down the hall to WQAL in 2016.”>Kiss 108″ WXKS-FM Boston afternoon host Mikey V.
iHeartMedia’s 96.5 KISS FM, Cleveland’s #1 Hit Music Station, announced today the debut of “The Jeremiah Show,” launching on Monday, May 23rd. “The Jeremiah Show” will broadcast weekdays from 2 – 6 p.m.
Jeremiah’s fast-paced, music-intensive, lifestyle-driven, local afternoon drive show will originate from iHeartMedia’s Cleveland studios.
“We’re thrilled to launch ‘The Jeremiah Show’ on KISS FM,” said Keith Kennedy, Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Cleveland. “Jeremiah is a known Cleveland entity and it’s incredible to have a home-grown talent live in our studios promoting all things Cleveland.”
“It’s such a cool moment to get to be on the station I listened to growing up,” said Jeremiah. “I’m very excited to be on such a legendary station here in Cleveland. Being on the same station as Elvis Duran is an honor. His support and guidance of our launch has been inspiring.”
Jeremiah Widmer was born and raised in Rittman, Ohio, and graduated from The University of Akron. His voice has been heard on the Northeast Ohio airwaves since 2012, including hosting a successful morning show in Cleveland for the last five years. Widmer’s credits include an internship for “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” in Los Angeles, a Page for NBC programs that included “The Tonight Show,” “Ellen,” and USA Network’s “Burn Notice.” Jeremiah also worked on two seasons of FOX’s “Hell’s Kitchen” and performed various sketch and improv comedy shows. Jeremiah and his wife Jessy currently reside in Wadsworth with their three children (Elijah, Carly & Isaiah) and their rescue black lab named Brisket. He is the President of The Dale & Joanne Widmer Foundation, a lacrosse coach, and a board member for the Mid-Atlantic Connection for PKU & Allied Disorders, which affects his oldest son, Elijah.
Original Report 5/9: Longtime Cleveland personality Jeremiah Widmer is teasing his near-imminent return to the market.
Widmer, who hosted mornings at Audacy Hot AC “Q104” 104.1 WQAL Cleveland from November 2016 until November 2021, has been counting down his return since his departure from WQAL. Last week Widmer posted the teaser below which seems to hint at a May 23 debut on iHeartMedia CHR “96.5 Kiss-FM” WAKS. The only question is whether Widmer would replace the syndicated Elvis Duran in mornings or go to another daypart. WAKS is one of Duran’s oldest affiliates, being the fourth station to pick up the show in August 2008.
After spending time in Los Angeles working in television production, Widmer joined CHR “Q92” WDJQ Canton as morning co-host in 2012. He would move to Cleveland as afternoon host at AC “Star 102.1” WDOK in July 2013 before moving down the hall to WQAL in 2016.
