What happened to Ryan Chase, the Houston radio veteran?

Ryan Chase, a veteran Houston radio host, has suddenly departed the morning show at 104.2 KRBE, ending his 23-year partnership with co-host Roula Christie.

How long had Ryan Chase been with 104.2 KRBE?

Ryan Chase had been with 104.2 KRBE for nearly 20 years, co-hosting the morning show with Roula Christie.

How did Roula Christie and Eric Rowe react to Ryan Chase's departure?

Roula Christie and co-host Eric Rowe expressed shock and sadness over Ryan Chase's sudden departure, with Rowe saying he was "in shock" and "bummed" about the news.

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Veteran Houston Radio Host Exits Morning Show After 23 Years

18 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Radio veteran Ryan Chase leaves 104.2 KRBE after nearly 20 years
Ends 23-year partnership with co-host Roula Christie
Chase's departure shocks co-hosts Christie and Eric Rowe

Veteran Houston Radio Host Exits Morning Show After 23 Years

On November 16th, 2025, the Houston radio community was shaken by the sudden departure of veteran host Ryan Chase from the morning show at 104.2 KRBE. Chase, who had been a fixture on the station for nearly 20 years, abruptly ended his 23-year partnership with co-host Roula Christie.

During the November 16th broadcast, Christie and co-host Eric Rowe addressed Chase's exit, expressing their surprise and sadness. "We're gonna miss a lot of things. Nobody plans for this. We just signed a five-year deal. I know you want us to tell you things, but we cannot," Christie said, while Rowe added, "I'm in shock. I'm bummed."

Chase's radio career began at K-FOX 95.5 in Lufkin while he was a student at Stephen F. Austin State University. He later worked at KHMX (Mix 96.5) and KRBE in Houston, before moving to WXRK (92.3 K-Rock) in New York during Howard Stern's tenure. In 1998, he returned to Texas, co-hosting the popular "Jagger, Ryan and Michelle" show on 94.5 The Edge in Dallas-Fort Worth.