Steve Maher
    9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
  • Listen Live

  • Join The Q Crew

  • TikTok

  • X

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • Mobile Apps

  • Home
  • Shows
    • Your Q Morning Crew
      • What You Missed
      • QDR Hometown Hero
    • Abby Leigh
      • Fursdays
    • Mad Dawg
    • Steve Maher
    • PineCone Bluegrass Show
    • QDR Homegrown Country
    • Country Countdown USA
  • Contests
    • View All Contests
    • Contest Rules
  • Features
    • Advice
    • Coupons
    • Crossword Puzzle
    • Daily Comic Strips
    • Fursdays
    • Gold Star Teacher of the Month
    • Horoscopes
    • Interviews
      • Exclusive Live Performances
    • Live and Kickin’ Fridays
    • News, Sports and Weather
    • Pet Adoption
    • QDR Hometown Hero
    • Recipes
    • Slideshows
    • Sudoku
  • Events
    • Station Events and Concerts
    • Community Events
    • Submit Your Community Event
    • Photos
  • Connect
    • Contact/Directions
    • 94.7 QDR App
    • Join The Q Crew
    • Advertise
    • Social Media
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Instagram
      • YouTube
      • TikTok
  • search
Your Q Morning Crew w/ Mike & Amanda

Your Q Morning Crew w/ Mike & Amanda

    Monday – Friday: 5am – 11am

    Thanks for waking up with Mike & Amanda, Your Q Morning Crew.  They have one mission each morning and that’s to help you start your day with a lot of fun so be ready to laugh and smile and sing along to your favorite songs each morning. 

    Get to know Mike:  Mike has been a mainstay on QDR for many years now.  Mike is originally from Lee County and is a UNC grad.  He lives in Knightdale with his wife Amy.  He loves his Tarheels, his family, grilling, hanging out with friends, and being a part of your morning.  

    Get to know Amanda: She’s from Johnston County – JOCO!  She chased her dream in Nashville for about 10 years as a working singer-songwriter.  She was a featured performer at some of Nashville’s most famous honky-tonks.  She had the opportunity to tour with Alan Jackson and boy does she has some great stories to tell!  Amanda made the tough decision to leave Nashville and come back home to North Carolina to chase a new dream.  Amanda was raised on QDR and is loving being a part of your morning with Mike Wheless and when she’s not keeping Mike straight, she’s looking after her son, Jackson.  

    You can count on Mike and Amanda to put a smile on your face with laughter, fun-feel good stories, and great Country music. 

    Of course, we’ll make sure you know how to dress for the day and which way not to go with up-to-date traffic and weather with Captain Dave and Heather with Weather.  

    Have something to share with the show? Call 919-860-9470 or find us on Facebook

    Follow Mike
    Email Mike
    Follow Amanda
    Email Amanda

    Q Morning Crew Features

    NIT

    Hometown Hero

    Prize Zone

    Things We Talked About On The Show

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Boswell, May 14th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Boswell, May 14th, 2025

    May 14, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brad Boswell, Fire Fighter for the Antioch Fire Department. Brad was nominated by his daughter Taylor Boswell, who says, “Brad is a dedicated fireman and is someone everyone can look up too. He is always encouraging and lights up every room he walks into. Brad is my…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Bruce Rose, May 7th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Bruce Rose, May 7th, 2025

    May 7, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bruce Rose, Volunteer firefighter for the Grantham Volunteer Fire Department. Bruce was nominated by Andrew Johnson, who says, “Bruce is a dedicated member of the Grantham Volunteer Fire Dept and is always willing to help someone in need when the need arises. Just recently, we went out…… Continue Reading

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2025 – Kathryn “Camille” Robbins

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2025 – Kathryn “Camille” Robbins

    May 2, 2025

    Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the Month is Kathryn “Camille” Robbins, second grader teacher at Middle Creek Elementary School in Apex. Kathryn “Camille” Robbins was nominated by all of the following people. Camille received a commemorative plaque from Creative Images in Cary, $100 from Crabtree to shop at Auntie Anne’s, and an additional $100 to shop anywhere at Crabtree, a…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Ward, April 30th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Ward, April 30th, 2025

    April 30, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jay Ward, Firefighter, EMS, and Search and Rescue, Rescue Diver from Spring Lake.  Jay was nominated by his daughters, Sydaleigh, Savannah, and Novaleigh, who say, “Our dad is a full-time firefighter with Spout Springs Fire dept, EMT/ firefighter for Medic 13/Benhaven Emergency Services of Olivia, a firefighter for…… Continue Reading

    QDR 2025 Hometown Tour

    QDR 2025 Hometown Tour

    April 25, 2025

    Mike and Amanda are on the road again for the QDR Hometown Tour! Join us this summer as we do the show LIVE from Hardee’s. See below for the dates we will be at a Hardee’s near you, and come see us for a free QDR Hometown Tour T-Shirt (while supplies last) and more! DATE…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Byrd, April 23rd, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Byrd, April 23rd, 2025

    April 23, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Byrd, Firefighter/EMT for Clayton Fire Department and the Four Oaks Fire Department. Jacob has three jobs. He is a Firefighter/EMT for Clayton Fire Department and Four Oaks Fire Department, as well as a local landscaper. He has three children, who he loves more than life itself.…… Continue Reading

    Live and Kickin’ Fridays, Powered by Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken

    Live and Kickin’ Fridays, Powered by Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken

    April 22, 2025

    Mike and Amanda are ready to party with you for a Live and Kickin’ Friday! Join the Q Morning Crew and see what goes on behind the scenes at QDR. Enjoy breakfast from our friends at Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken. The possible dates for Live and Kickin’ are May 9th, May 23rd, June…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Stephen Young, April 16th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Stephen Young, April 16th, 2025

    April 16, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Stephen Young, Captain with the Garner Fire Department. Stephen was nominated by his daughter Caitlin, who says, “My father is passionate about his career, he is hardworking, determined, always looking for way to improve, and he loves helping others. He’s the best dad to my 2 sisters and I.…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Walters, April 9th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Walters, April 9th, 2025

    April 9, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Robert Walters, Paramedic for Wake County EMS. Robert was nominated by his girlfriend Kim, who says, “He deserves to be the Hometown Hero of the Week because he is one of the best Paramedics in Wake County. He not only serves as a Paramedic himself, but he…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Dalton, April 2nd, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Dalton, April 2nd, 2025

    April 2, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kayla Dalton, a nurse from Nashville, N.C. Kayla was nominated by Paige Cribb, who says, “It is with great admiration that I nominate Kayla Dalton for recognition as an outstanding nurse, leader, and mother. Since becoming a nurse in 2019, she has dedicated herself to improving the…… Continue Reading

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2025 – Chief Jonathan Denton

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2025 – Chief Jonathan Denton

    April 1, 2025

    Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for April is Chief Jonathan Denton, Fire Technologies Teacher at Harnett Central High School. Chief Denton was nominated by many, including, Hailley Allen, who says, “He has inspired me and pushed me to my best. He has passed along his knowledge of a firefighter down to me…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Major Daniel Toole, March 26th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Major Daniel Toole, March 26th, 2025

    March 26, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week Major Daniel Toole with Princeton Police Department. Major Daniel Toole is an amazing officer, husband, dad of 3, son, and friend. A dedicated member of the Princeton Police Department, Major Toole is known for his commitment to serving and protecting the community he grew up in. With 14…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Elizabeth Cloninger, March 19th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Elizabeth Cloninger, March 19th, 2025

    March 19, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Elizabeth Cloninger from a paramedic from Troy.  Elizabeth has been in EMS for many years, she comes to work and is always happy. She has been through many tragic events in just the last 2 years, especially with the loss of her husband who was a police…… Continue Reading

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2025 – Kristen Lundberg

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2025 – Kristen Lundberg

    March 11, 2025

    Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for March is Kristen Lundberg, theatre teacher at Fuquay Varina Middle School. Kristen was nominated by Barbara Svalina, who says, “We all know our teachers are wonderful, but when a teacher really sees what is in your child before you do and find their niche. Ms. Lundberg…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Jamie Spain, March 5th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Jamie Spain, March 5th, 2025

    March 5, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jamie Spain, registered nurse from Spring Hope. Jamie was nominated by her daughter who says, “My mom has been a registered nurse for nearly 30 years with Boice Willis Clinic. She currently works full time as a float nurse covering various office locations while also working part…… Continue Reading

    more >>

    Recent News

    Meet Illicium: A Shade-Loving Shrub with Personality

    Red, White, and Q Weekend

    Fursday: Meet Delphi from Second Chance!

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Boswell, May 14th, 2025

    Fursday: Meet Dutch from APS of Durham!

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Bruce Rose, May 7th, 2025

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2025 – Kathryn “Camille” Robbins

    Fursday: Meet Scotty and Wobbles from Second Chance!

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Ward, April 30th, 2025

    Why the ninebark shrub deserves a spot in your garden

    • La Ley 101.1FM

    Copyright © 2025 WQDR-FM. All Rights Reserved.

    View Full Site

    • Advertise
    • Contest Rules
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Service
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Public Inspection File
    • FCC Applications
    • EEO
    Powered By SoCast