WGNA Morning Show Co-host for 23 years. Former high school Social Studies teacher who traded blackboard for a keyboard. Has been resident rhymer ever since. Co-recipient of 2000 CMA Award for Best Morning Show and NYS Broadcasters Awards for same. Two time winner of New York State Broadcasters Award for "Reading, Writing, and Rhyming" school program.
Richie Phillips
Come On Candidates – Enough With The Reality TV Crap! -Editorial
I'm really getting sick to death of this campaign already. I'm not taking sides politically. I'm just talking about the style of this this election season. Do you agree?
Newest YouTube Sensation: The Slow Mo Guys [VIDEO]
I don't know if these fellows make me happy or miserable, but the latest YouTube stars are on a fast pace to fame, even though they are doing it in slow motion. Don't worry- I'll explain.
Holiday Inn, Turf Hotel On Wolf Road Changing Owners
Wow - this is pretty big news actually. We've always known it as the "Turf" for as long as I've lived in this area. (In fact I have a little story about that). Then it became the Holiday Inn Turf. What will it's new moniker be?
Albany County D.A. David Soares and Dr. Phil Fusco From Academy For Character Education At Sage Colleges Discuss Bullying – Capital Region Sunday
Albany County District Attorney David Soares and Dr. Phil Fusco from the Academy For Character Education at the Sage Colleges were special guests on this past edition of Capital Region Sunday to discuss a crucial societal problem: Bullying. They also have an incredible new "WORDS" initiative that they would like to introduce. Hear the re-broadcast below
iPhone Owners: Where Is The Darn iPhone iOS 9 Update?
For you folks who own an iPhone and are anxiously waiting to update their gadget to the latest and greatest that Apple has to offer (iOS 9), you might be noticing that it's not showing up on your phone yet. I know why!
Breast Cancer Awareness Spaghetti Dinner October 3rd
We have a great friend here at the radio ranch. Her name is Margaret Evon-Laier. We call her DMV Margaret, actually. Well, when "DMV" has a favor to ask, we jump to it. And this is a great event in honor of someone very special in her life.
The ‘Dislike’ Button On Facebook Doesn’t Go Far Enough
This is an editorial comment on a story that just broke this morning regarding a new change of policy on Facebook. I guess they are instituting a new "button" that gives you an alternative to the "LIKE" button. That's a good start, but what would be the all-purpose alternative...
Schoharie Elementary Says ‘Don’t Be A Bully’ [VIDEO]
Leave it to Mrs. Yager from Schoharie Elementary to come through when I was looking for a class to create a anti-bullying song to kick off our Anti Bullying Week on the Sean, Richie and Bethany Show. Much appreciated – and you should hear the result!
Habitat For Humanity’s Build-A-Bash Event Is Coming!
Women's Build-a-Bash is definitely a fun-filled evening happening at the Schenectady Armory on Saturday, September 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and you can hear the Community Relations Manager Karen McLane explain the purpose behind it.
This “Dancing Baby” Video Might Set A Legal Precedent
Who doesn't like a good cute baby video? It's probably only second to a good cat video. What person or company in their right mind would try to fight a woman putting up a cute clip of her baby dancing up on YouTube? I'll tell you who – and I'll tell you what happened.
Are You Getting This Scam Call?
Congratulations, you sneaky little cruise line company. You've outdone yourself with your tricky little telemarketing campaign of yours. Have YOU gotten this one?
Celebration Of Life Fundraiser For Golf Pro John Neet
This is September, and I'll admit –there are a ton of fundraisers to announce. Every one of them is as important as the next, and this is no exception, especially because there is a personal connection.