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
First Beatles Contract Ever Up For Auction
This cracks me up - especially when you see how much the Fab 4 signed their young lives away for in the very early days. There's an auction for this valuable piece of paper.
North Korea Fires On The South and Vice Versa
This is unbelievable news on the international front. North Korea has actually fired on their neighbors, and it looks like the neighbors fired back!
Shooting At Rochester Boys and Girls Club
What the hell is going on around here? Yet another shooting . I'm sickened to even have to report this, but that's our job
This Guy Will Send You A Customized Potato For 10 Bucks -PotatoParcel
Yes, you read that right. And he's making $10,000 a month doing it on his website. They're selling like, uh, hot potatoes. "Merica!
Latitude 360 Bowling Strikes Out At Crossgates
Hey – I was just trying to be like the 6 o'clock news with the groaner puns in their headlines. All kidding aside, I guess this isn't great news for this poor company. I know a lot of people were really looking forward to Latitude 360 coming the area.
Empire State Ride to Benefit Roswell Park Cancer Institute [VIDEO]
I'm sure you've heard of Roswell Park. You seen the ads on TV and you've heard them on our radio stations. They do amazing work, and it certainly a comfort to know that they are here right in New York. But to continue their incredible research, there's always funding needed, and there are bicyclists from all over the country and beyond willing to help by participating in a benefit ride across
You Can Watch What Happens To Your Airport Luggage Here [VIDEO]
Ever wonder? I do. These things keep me up at night. When you hand over your Samsonite to the nice lady behind the counter at Albany Airport, where does it go?
Richie To Host A Segment On Townsquare Media’s “Capital Region Sunday”
This is a kind of a neat opportunity - to actually do something of a serious nature for a change. And as for YOU, here's a chance for you to plug your upcoming charity event on multiple radio stations in our Townsquare family
Who Has The Most Pleasing Female Voice In Country Music? My Humble Opinion
I'm sorry. I can't be swayed. I heard somebody's new album tonight and I'm convinced that she's got the most soothing, un-annoying voice ever – but maybe you disagree.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Will Star as Dolly Parton’s Mother In Movie
I knew it! I just knew it! The first time I ever saw her on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center several years ago, I said to myself, "I bet she'd be good on Broadway or in movies". Wow, I hate being always right! lol..
Disabled Vet Proposes In Front of President Bush 41 and 43 [Video]
This is very cool-an extremely touching video. A disabled veteran proposes to his girlfriend in Kennebunkport,Maine in front of some very famous people.
Tip: Don’t Put Your Phone Number On Facebook -Tech Talk
Do you have your phone number anywhere on Facebook. Bad idea. Very bad. Here's why.