Jim Murphy to Retire from WIXX/Green Bay After 32 Years

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, October 2, 2023

Jim Murphy

CHR WIXX/Green Bay morning personality will retire after a 32-year run on Tuesday, November 28. Murphy joined WIXX in September 1991 after a 3 1/2 year run at WLMG/New Orleans. The Green Bay native has also hosted mornings in Ishpeming, MI and Oshkosh, WI early in his career. He has been teamed with Katie Schurk for the past 20 years and Nick Vitrano for the past 12.

Murphy said, "Working on a legendary station for 32 years has been a phenomenal ride. I can't thank Duke Wright and Jeff McCarthy enough for giving me the opportunity many moons ago. I've been blessed with amazing co-hosts and co-workers throughout my tenure here at WIXX. Could not have done it without them... especially Katie and Nick. Also, to all the faithful listeners in the Northeast Wisconsin region, thank you for your friendship and loyalty. I will miss them tremendously."

Murphy was a fixture on Game Day at Lambeau Field for 28 years. He hosted game day activities on the field and he also led the Packers down Lombardi Avenue in the Super Bowl victory parade, when the team returned from Super Bowl XXXI in New Orleans.

Midwest Communications VP/Programming Jeff McCarthy said, "It was not a smooth beginning. Murphy came from a Soft AC format and his early presentation on WIXX needed somewhat of an energy boost... .MWC owner, Duke Wright informed me and WIXX Program Director Dan Stone, we had two weeks to get the show right or changes would be made. Well, 32 years later, I think the show got it right. Murphy is a true friend to all who know him. We will miss him and congratulate him on an amazing journey."