Roxanne Wilder has departed Beasley Media Group Classic Hits “Q105” WRBQ-FM Tampa after nearly a decade as morning co-host and midday host.
Wilder was part of the morning shows hosted by Mason Dixon and Todd ‘MJ’ Schnitt during her tenure at the station and had also recently started tracking nights on sister 105.7 WROR Boston. Prior to joining WRBQ, Wilder worked in television as an anchor and reporter for WFTS-TV and Fox Sports Florida and worked in publicity.
In a post shared to social media, Wilder wrote, “I’m moving to the Bahamas…just kidding. Ahhh, but I won’t be coming back to Q105 after the holidays. Q105 and the listeners will always hold a special place in my heart. For 4 years and during both my pregnancies, I worked with radio legend, Mason Dixon. Being a part of the morning show with Mason, Bobby, and Andrew was what I can best describe as good for the soul. Andrew, thank you for meeting me at my car every single morning during both my pregnancies to carry my stuff and open doors. One of a kind human. In the fall of 2020, what a surprise to find out the legendary MJ Morning Show was coming back to Tampa, and I was going to be a part of it. We had lots of laughs…and lots of characters from Cajun Fester to Hal Herman. Speaking of Froggy, whenever he walked in the studio something (Big/Crazy/Fun) was about to happen. Good times. (Froggy, I want to be top choice on your list for a future podcast.) Whenever you leave a place of employment behind, you take nothing with you but friendships. I’m so grateful for mine. You know who you are. Our conversations meant so much to me and will hopefully continue. Pat George, thanks for keeping us fed and treating my girls like gold. They loved coming to mama’s work to see you and get treats! Geno, an honor to be your lead-in and follow you on-air in Tampa and Boston. Another co-worker doing it all like a pro and making it look easy. To my fellow morning show women down the hall on other stations: Meredith, Cristy, Launa. Soul sisters. It’s not an easy industry/shift for us with our families and workload. You all do it with grace and bad ass-ness. In awe! There’ve been moments where I’ve questioned my career choice. What kept me coming back for more is the listeners. Having someone reach out and say that they were going through tough times, but then we said something to make them laugh to take their mind momentarily off their burdens…that feels right. I never take for granted the honor of you, the listener, choosing to hear what I have to say. And my intention was always to elevate your mood….”
MJ and Dom ‘Fester’ Siciliano remain in mornings at WRBQ-FM. Wilder’s departure follows the exit of Michael ‘Froggy’ Cusmano during Beasley’s layoffs this summer.
