KQCH Added Tino Cochino Radio to Morning Schedule
The Omaha radio station has replaced the Jenn and Degan morning show with the syndicated Tino Cochino Radio program.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Remote Work
SummitMedia CHR station KQCH in Omaha has added Tino Cochino Radio to its morning broadcast schedule. The change marks the conclusion of the Jenn and Degan morning show, which debuted at the start of 2025.
Why it matters
The shift reflects ongoing programming adjustments within the SummitMedia network as stations look to reorganize their morning lineups. This move impacts the daily listening experience for Omaha audiences accustomed to the previous local hosts.
KQCH operates on the 94.1 FM frequency in Omaha. The station is part of the SummitMedia group and recently adjusted its morning daypart lineup.
The players
KQCH
This is a SummitMedia CHR radio station based in Omaha.
Jeff Degan
He is a radio personality who had served at KQCH since 2004.
Jenn West
She serves as a midday host at KFDI in Wichita and was an afternoon host at KQCH.
Tino Cochino Radio
This is a syndicated radio program that previously aired during evening hours on KFRX.
The details
Tino Cochino Radio takes over the morning slot following its tenure on KFRX in Lincoln, where it had broadcast at night since 2020. That Lincoln station has since replaced the vacated evening slot with XYZ featuring Erik Zachary.
Timeline
Jeff Degan began his tenure at KQCH in 2004.
Tino Cochino started broadcasting at night on KFRX in 2020.
The Jenn and Degan morning show began at the start of 2025.
Market Landscape
This move follows the trend of stations replacing local talent with established syndicated programs to manage programming costs and consistency. By utilizing a proven program, SummitMedia aligns KQCH with broader network strategies seen across competitive radio markets.
Listeners in Omaha will no longer hear the Jenn and Degan program during the morning commute. Subscribers and daily listeners should adjust their expectations for morning content as the new syndicated host takes over the broadcast.
The takeaway
Radio stations frequently rotate talent to maintain competitive ratings and adjust to shifting listener preferences. Listeners can check their local station websites for updated broadcast schedules to ensure they do not miss their favorite segments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
