Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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.
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Things We Talked About On The Show
QDR 2025 Hometown Tour
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! DATELOCATIONADDRESSCITYMay…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Byrd, April 23rd, 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
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
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
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
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