On Tuesday in Wichita, "Steve & Ted in the Morning" celebrated its 7,000th broadcast on 98.7 and 1330 KNSS.
Gala show #7000 featured numerous special guests, including: a live in-studio visit from Mitch Holthus, the play-by-play voice of the Kansas City Chiefs; U.S. Congressman from Kansas, Ron Estes; former Sedgwick County judge and long-time Wichita State basketball radio broadcaster Dave Dahl; former Wichita sports media icon Dave Phillips; former Audacy Wichita general Manager Jackie Wise; Audacy Brand Manager Tony Duesing; Sedgwick County Commission chair Ryan Baty; long-time friend & listener Teresa Veazey from the City of Wichita; and many others.
The milestone comes as longtime co-host Steve McIntosh prepares to retire at the end of the year, closing a chapter on one of Wichita radio's most enduring partnerships.
The special guests were well fed by a hearty batch of home-baked chocolate cookies brought in by Steve's wife, Shelley.
Steve McIntosh and co-host Ted Woodward have shared the morning microphone since 1998, earning industry recognition along the way, including the Edward R. Murrow Award, and a NAB Marconi Award. Their 27-year run has made them a staple in Wichita radio, known for their blend of news, commentary, and local connection.
"It's been a professional and personal pleasure to work with Ted for nearly 28 years," McIntosh said. "Thank you to all our loyal listeners and advertisers."
Woodward reflected on the show's long journey: "The road to our 7,000th show has been a long journey for me, nearly half my lifetime. What a cherished gift, as listeners have invited us into their homes, cars, phones, computers, devices, and AI microchip implants (maybe?) for 27+ years. It's been our honor, and we're truly blessed!"
McIntosh's career in broadcasting spans more than 55 years. Beyond his on-air presence, he has held leadership roles as News Director and Program Director at stations including KEYN, KFH, and KNSS. His contributions to radio journalism have been widely recognized, earning him multiple Murrow Awards, a Marconi Award, and induction into the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
“Steve and Ted” has become a staple of Wichita mornings, earning recognition from the industry and building a loyal audience across Kansas.
During the 27-year on-air run of “Steve and Ted” — Wichita’s longest-running radio program — the duo also received awards from The Associated Press and the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.
Both hosts are native Kansans. McIntosh, a graduate of the Columbia School of Broadcasting, began his 55-year broadcasting career at KWBB Wichita in 1970; he joined KNSS in 1998.
Woodward, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, was a sportswriter for The Wichita Eagle before joining KNSS as a sports & news reporter in 1995. He was the official scorekeeper for Wichita’s double-A baseball team for 15 years, and has been the public-address announcer for Wichita State baseball and volleyball for more than three decades.