{"id":650413,"date":"2026-05-05T04:16:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T04:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/650413\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T04:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T04:16:20","slug":"pebbles-steps-down-from-hot-96-9-radio-job-to-focus-on-podcast-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/650413\/","title":{"rendered":"Pebbles steps down from Hot 96.9 radio job to focus on podcast, newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Radio personality Pebbles will step away from Hot 96.9<\/a> after over 13 years at the station. <\/p>\n

The Wareham native leaves 96.9 to focus on \u201cPositively Pebbles,\u201d a weekly podcast and newsletter \u201cdesigned to lift your spirits, make you think, and help you to rediscover the beauty in everyday life,\u201d according to the Apple Podcasts description<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At the Beasley Media Group station, she hosted the \u201cVoices with Pebbles\u201d public affairs program. She also co-anchored \u201cThe GetUp Crew,\u201d where she recently broke the news<\/a> that Friday, May 8 will be her last day on air.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m incredibly grateful for the years I\u2019ve been able to spend connecting with our listeners every morning,\u201d Pebbles said in the station website\u2019s announcement<\/a>. \u201cThis next chapter allows me to put even more energy into \u2018Positively Pebbles\u2019 \u2014 a platform all about connection, sharing real stories, making a meaningful difference, and shining a light on the good in the world. I\u2019m incredibly grateful for the support I\u2019ve received over the years and for the opportunity to use my voice to make a difference.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Pebbles started her radio career at WILD 1090 AM<\/a> a Black-oriented Boston station known for playing new artists, including being the first to broadcast New Edition\u2019s \u201cCandy Girl.\u201d <\/p>\n

On Monday\u2019s installment of \u201cThe GetUp Crew,\u201d one of the group\u2019s founding members, Michael Bivins, called in to wish the host well. <\/p>\n

\u201cTo still have a job because people respect your voice is a powerful statement to the people that hired you and the morning crew that rock with you. So I\u2019m just going to keep it short and say, I love you, and thank you for being there since I was, what, 13, 14? I\u2019m 57,\u201d Bivins said. \u201cThat\u2019s a long ride.\u201d<\/p>\n

After her time at 1090, Pebbles moved to another Boston station, JAM\u2019N 94.5, where she worked for more than 15 years. During her over three decades on air, Pebbles has received several accolades, including the 2023 Broadcaster of the Year award from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association and an Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Award in the Public Affairs-Local category. In 2024, she was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Annie Sarlin can be reached at annie.sarlin@globe.com<\/a>. Follow her on Instagram @anniesarlinjournalism<\/a>.<\/p>\n