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JB105 is best experienced using our free, super-intuitive app which is available for your Apple or Android devices.  See what's playing now or what has recently played.  You will also find the on-air schedule, staff bios, station photos, community calendar, and the latest news and weather.  To top it all off, you'll want to click the communication bubble in the upper right corner of the app to communicate with the staff in real-time.  The app gives you the ability to record a request or snap a photo on your mobile device and send it instantly to the JB105 studio.  It's truly revolutionary!  Download the app below, and tap the app for an all-new listening experience.

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ON AUGUST 1, 1975

WPJB, owned by the Providence Journal Co., switched from classical to top 40 as JB105. The original moniker was “JB105 has Big Hits”.  On June 13, 1985, listeners were treated to a continuously repeated recording pronouncing that “WPJB is dead!”.  Between this time, the station would evolve many times, and a true Southern New England broadcast legend emerged.  A radio station with such a rich history deserves a powerful tribute.

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SCHEDULE

MONDAY

12:00am - 6:00am

BIG HITS OVERNIGHT

6:00am - 10:00am

JB105 SUNRISE

10:00am - 3:00pm

MIDDAY MANIA

3:00pm - 7:00pm

NURSE JACKIE'S TRAFFIC JAM

7:00pm - 8:00pm

NOTHING BUT OLD 45s WITH LARRY KRATKA

8:00pm - 10:00pm

CHRIS PALIN'S 70s CHART SHOW

10:00pm - 12:00am

CHRIS PALIN'S 80s CHART SHOW

TUESDAY

12:00am - 6:00am

BIG HITS OVERNIGHT

6:00am - 10:00am

JB105 SUNRISE

10:00am - 3:00pm

MIDDAY MANIA

3:00pm - 7:00pm

NURSE JACKIE'S TRAFFIC JAM

7:00pm - 8:00pm

SANDY LANE'S SOUL TRAIN

8:00pm - 10:00pm

PAT GWINN'S SOUL VAULT

10:00pm - 12:00am

MIKE BOLLEA'S JUKEBOX PARTY

WEDNESDAY

12:00am - 6:00am

BIG HITS OVERNIGHT

6:00am - 10:00am

JB105 SUNRISE

10:00am - 3:00pm

MIDDAY MANIA

3:00pm - 7:00pm

NURSE JACKIE'S TRAFFIC JAM

7:00pm - 8:00pm

DAN SWEENEY'S #1 MUSIC

8:00pm - 9:00pm

DAN SWEENEY'S ONE HIT WONDERS 1955-1985

9:00pm - 10:00pm

FREEFORM WITH CARL ROSSI

10:00pm - 12:00am

THE SOFT ROCK SHOW WITH GEOFF DORSETT

THURSDAY

12:00am - 6:00am

BIG HITS OVERNIGHT

6:00am - 10:00am

JB105 SUNRISE

10:00am - 3:00pm

MIDDAY MANIA

3:00pm - 7:00pm

NURSE JACKIE'S TRAFFIC JAM

7:00pm - 8:00pm

MIKE BOLLEA'S WAYBACK PLAYBACK

8:00pm - 10:00pm

MIKE BOLLEA'S JUKEBOX PARTY

10:00pm - 12:00am

MIKE BOLLEA REMEMBERS ALAN FREED

FRIDAY

12:00am - 6:00am

BIG HITS OVERNIGHT

6:00am - 10:00am

JB105 SUNRISE

10:00am - 3:00pm

MIDDAY MANIA

3:00pm - 7:00pm

NURSE JACKIE'S TRAFFIC JAM

7:00pm - 8:00pm

SANDY LANE'S SOUL TRAIN

8:00pm - 9:00pm

GEOFF DORSETT'S SOLID GOLD 60s

9:00pm - 10:00pm

GEOFF DORSETT'S SUPERSONIC 70s

10:00pm - 11:00pm

GEOFF DORSETT'S KICK UP THE 80s

11:00pm - 12:00am

GEOFF DORSETT'S PUMP UP THE 90s

SATURDAY

12:00am - 1:00am

GLOBALSESSIONS WITH PAUL RUDD

1:00am - 9:00am

BIG HITS WEEKEND

9:00am - 10:00am

FREEFORM WITH CARL ROSSI

10:00am - 11:00am

PAT GWINN'S GOLDEN HOUR

11:00am - 1:00pm

YACHT ROCK RADIO WITH "CAPTAIN" ADAM RITZ

1:00pm - 4:00pm

FOUNDCUTS WITH DAVE NEWFELL

4:00pm - 7:00pm

THAT THING WITH RICH APPEL

7:00pm - 8:00pm

CLUB105 WITH NURSE JACKIE & SANDY LANE

8:00pm - 9:00pm

GEOFF DORSETT'S SOLID GOLD 60s

9:00pm - 10:00pm

GEOFF DORSETT'S SUPERSONIC 70s

10:00pm - 11:00pm

GEOFF DORSETT'S
KICK UP THE 80s

11:00pm - 12:00am

GEOFF DORSETT'S PUMP UP THE 90s

SUNDAY

12:00am - 1:00am

GLOBALSESSIONS WITH PAUL RUDD

1:00am-8/9:00am

BIG HITS WEEKEND

8/9:00am - 12:00pm

CASEY KASEM'S AMERICAN TOP 40 THE 70s & 80s

12:00pm - 3:00pm

THE THING WITH RICH APPEL

3:00pm - 5:00pm

YACHT ROCK RADIO WITH "CAPTAIN" ADAM RITZ

5:00pm - 7:00pm

PAT GWINN AT THE BEACH

7:00pm - 9:00PM

THE SOFT ROCK SHOW WITH GEOFF DORSETT

9:00pm - 12:00am

FOUNDCUTS WITH DAVE NEWFELL

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THE JB105 WPJB-DB TEAM

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"NURSE JACKIE" PEYTON

On Air / Director Of Operations

Nurse Jackie's Traffic Jam can be heard weekday afternoons from 3-7 on JB105 "The Big Banger".  Jackie also hosts CLUB105 on Saturday nights at 7. Jackie has been on many great radio stations including 92 PRO FM, CAPE104, FUN107, and Q105.  She is multi-talented, loves captaining her two boats, and is also an Emergency Room Nurse in real life!

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SANDY LANE

Soul Train / Weather / Promotions

Sandy can be heard every Tuesday and Friday night at 7 hosting Sandy Lane's Soul Train.  Sandy also fills a critical spot on the air at JB105, reporting the latest forecasts for Southern New England from the JB105 Radar Weather Center. She also enjoys conjuring up some great promotions for our listeners.  She loves loading the JB Booty Buggy with great prizes!

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MARK AMBROSE

On Air / Music & Local Updates

Mark was one of the original jocks on the legendary JB105 WPJB-FM.  He was on air at JB105 in the early 80s and has also been heard on great radio stations like B101, RI104, The Hawk 100.3, and currently hosting "Country Now and Then" on Saturday mornings at 6 on WARA 1320.  Mark presently keeps Southern New Englanders informed of the latest happenings and up-to-date music news.

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RICH APPEL

Host of That Thing with Rich Appel

Rich Appel brings creative wit and a vast knowledge of music to his weekly show.  We still don't really know what "THAT THING" is, but we're sure that you'll agree that it's awesome.  Hear for yourself, THAT THING with Rich Appel Saturday afternoons at 4 and Sundays at Noon on JB105.

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DAVE NEWFELL

Host of FOUNDCUTS

Dave is a great addition to the JB105 weekend lineup.  Don't miss his "Oh Wow" 80s Music Show every Saturday afternoon at 1 and the encore performance on Sunday evenings at 9 on Southern New England's home for the "found sounds", JB105.

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DAN SWEENEY

Host of One Hit Wonders and #1 Music

Dan Sweeney's One Hit Wonders is the only weekly radio show that showcases the forgotten "one and done" US Top 40 hits.  You'll hear unique stories about the songs and artists, trivia, interviews, jingles and movie and pop culture from the showcased years.  OHWs airs on Wednesday nights at 8, highlighting the great "one and done" songs from 1955-1985.  Dan Sweeney's #1 Music is the newest addition to his fantastic lineup of shows and can be heard Wednesday nights at 7, before OHWs.

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"CAPTAIN" ADAM RITZ

Host of Yacht Rock Radio

JB105 welcomes "Captain" Adam Ritz to the weekend powerhouse lineup.  Adam, a 25 year radio and TV veteran, hosts Yacht Rock Radio which airs on Saturday mornings at 11.  You can also catch the encore every Sunday afternoon at 3,  Yacht Rock Radio celebrates smooth-sailing soft rock from the late 70s and early 80s. You’ll hear artists like Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates and other smooth rock greats. It’s the kind of rock that doesn’t rock the boat!

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LARRY KRATKA

Host of Nothing But Old 45s

Larry, a seasoned broadcast professional is the host and producer of Nothing But Old 45s.  He began his career at WBRL in Berlin, NH in 1966 and has been on some great radio stations in MA, CT, FL and GA along the way.  Larry is excited to be part of the JB105 team and loves spinning Old 45s and telling you all about the songs and artists.  Hear Larry's Award Winning NBO45s Classic Rock Hits, NBO45s - The Next Generation and "SPECIAL" series shows airing at 7 every Monday night. JB105 loves those "Old 45s", and nobody plays them like Larry!

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CASEY KASEM

American Top 40

Casey Kasem's American Top 40 became a staple in the American household back in the 1970s and 1980s.  If you grew up during these fantastic decades, then you remember anxiously awaiting AT40 to come on your radio.  Most often, America's favorite countdown could be heard on your favorite broadcast station on Sunday mornings.  Now, you can relive the excitement of AT40's classic 70s & 80s editions every Sunday morning at 8 or 9 depending on the year (earlier 70s shows were 3 hours, and latter 70s and 80s shows were 4 hours).  Catch Casey Kasem counting 'em down every Sunday morning on Southern New England's Music Leader, JB105.

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GEOFF DORSETT

Host of The Soft Rock Show, Solid Gold 60s, Supersonic 70s, Kick Up The 80s, and Pump Up The 90s

The Soft Rock show is a three-time, award-winning radio show presented by Geoff Dorsett. The show, recorded at Geoff's home studio in Wiltshire, UK, is a ‘must listen’ for not only the best in current and retro rock but for the regular features, including the legendary quiz, plus A-list guests. Catch The Soft Rock Show on Wednesday nights at 10 and Sunday nights at 7.  Additionally, you won't want to miss Geoff's decade shows; Solid Gold 60s, Supersonic 70s, Kick Up the 80s, and Pump Up The 90s.  The shows start at 8 on Friday night primetime, and encore on Saturday evenings at 8.  Southern New England Loves Geoff Dorsett, and we're so glad to have him as part of our all-star lineup.

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CHRIS PALIN

Host of the 70s Chart Show & 80s Chart Show

Chris started his entertaining career at the age of 15, and has been a DJ presenting radio and producing voice overs for over 30 years.  He enjoys FM and online radio broadcasting, and has also been instrumental in setting up several online and community radio stations.  He has previously owned a radio station and acted as a consultant for others. Each week, Chris counts down the Top 40 tracks from the 70s and 80s with that UK flair.  You can catch Chris Palin's 70s Chart Show on Monday nights beginning at 8, followed by Chris Palin's 80s Chart Show at 10 on JB105.

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CARL ROSSI

Host of FREEFORM

Freeform is a show that Carl would have liked to have done during his radio career in the 70s.  Finally, he now has the opportunity to put together thematic sets that tell a story, themed shows and the ability to talk about the artists and their music.  A former resident of Coventry, Rhode Island, Carl now lives in Texas and is very excited about Freeform joining the JB105 line-up.  Freeform can be heard Wednesday nights at 9 and Saturday mornings at 9 on Southern New England's Most Exciting Radio Station - JB105!

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PAT GWINN

Host of At The Beach, Golden Hour & Soul Vault

Pat Gwinn is the newest addition to the JB105 lineup and we're so glad to have him on board.  Hear Pat Gwinn's Soul Vault every Tuesday night at 8.  Pat Gwinn's Golden Hour airs on Saturday mornings at 10.  Additionally, on Sunday afternoons at 5 you can join Pat Gwinn - At The Beach.  Since 2001, he has hosted Pat Gwinn At The Beach, a show celebrating R&B and Carolina Beach Music greats! Pat Gwinn At The Beach has been nominated multiple times by the Carolina Beach Music Academy for the Best Syndicated Show. Pat Gwinn does radio right with "At The Beach", "Soul Vault" and "Golden Hour". It's MUST HEAR radio on Music Power, JB105.

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MIKE BOLLEA

Host Of The Jukebox Party and Wayback Playback

Mike Bollea has a vast knowledge of music and presents it with high-energy and enthusiasm. Airing Tuesday nights at 10 and Thursday nights at 8, Mike Bollea's Jukebox Party highlights great music from the 50s and 60s; a perfect mix of timeless classics and rare gems including Rock and Roll, R&B, Doo-wop, and pop. His Wayback Playback spotlights tracks from the 60s, 70s and 80s and can be heard on Thursday evenings at 7. New to the JB105 programming lineup is Mike Bollea remembers Alan Freed, heard Thursday nights at 10pm. Mike has a deep passion for music and we're happy to have him here on JB105.  You've never heard radio like this.  Mike "not just another DJ" Bollea can rock a party like no other. 

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PAUL RUDD

Host of GLOBALSESSIONS

Paul is a multitalented DJ, songwriter, record producer, recording artist, label owner and remixer.  Paul started out as a DJ during the 1990s. With a passion for music from working around the radio industry, he went on to remix for great artists like Mis-teeq, Alexander O' Neal, Elton John, Celine Dion and Daft Punk through Mastermix and DMC worldwide under various names. Paul now DJs around the globe and hosts GLOBALSESSIONS, his weekly high-energy radio show featuring the world's biggest and freshest new dance music.  Each week, he features a "Hottest Record of the Week", exclusives, guest mixes from some of the world's biggest stars and producers as well as a few old skool classics along the way.  We're happy to have Paul on the team at JB105. Hear the power of GLOBALSESSIONS, airing Saturdays and Sundays at midnight. 

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WAYNE

Cool Whip Rocketship Lead Mechanic

Wayne is instrumental in keeping The Cool Whip Rocketship in tip top shape. He is credentialed by the National Institute for Rocketship Service Excellence (RSE).  You'll also hear him on the air, updating Nurse Jackie on the status of rocketship repairs and begging for Slowride by Foghat to be played as credit for repair services rendered. It has been rumoured that Wayne is secretly concocting his own radio show that may someday air on the great WPJB, JB105.  We are anxiously awaiting...

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SASSY THE COCKERSHON

Station Mascot

Sassy the Cockershon is the official station mascot for JB105. She can sometimes be heard barking in the background and she loves meeting the JB105 family of listeners. She loves hanging out with her buddy Wayne in "REPAIR BAY 1".

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY CLUB

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JB105 SHOW VAULT

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MUSIC ROYALTIES

THE ROYALTIES OF THE MUSIC PLAYED ON JB105 WPJB-DB ARE COVERED BY A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MOONSTONE BROADCASTING AND LIVE365 UTILIZING AUDIO FINGERPRINTING STREAM MONITORING TECHNOLOGY.

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