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
All Saints Academy Kids Sing About Their Great School [VIDEO]
Why do I continue to run out the door of the radio station once a week and visit schools? Just listen to this song and you'll know why.
Tribute To Yankee Derek Jeter Coming To The Corning Tower In Albany
If you are a Jeter fan (and who isn't?) you will love this beautiful tribute coming to downtown Albany.
A Song For Radio Shack From Rhymin’ Richie [VIDEO]
I guess my last blog got the conversation going on the morning show today, and it also spurred a parody idea. Audio from the show, a song and a video slideshow to follow
What Is The Most Popular Sitcom In The World?
Ok - I'm going to give you some facts about a popular sitcom. A VERY popular sitcom. Let's see if you can guess..
Very, Very,Very Extreme Sports [VIDEO]
I get comments a lot about my musical ability, and I'm always flattered by it. But sometimes it comes from a person with exceptional athletic ability, and I'm usually too jealous of that to take my compliment gracefully. I guess the grass is always greener, as this video will prove
My Nephew Eric Lorenz Gets His Name In Lights On Boardwalk Empire
This has been family week for me here. First I end up quoting my journalist nephew, Matt Phillips from Quartz.com, and now this!
Does Your Town Have A Theme Song? If Not, Read On! – Your Town Thursday
Your Town Thursday is back in full swing. I would love to write a song about your little corner of the world. And even if I have written about your song, we can always do a part two!
Public Schools Being Scammed By Bogus Book Bills [VIDEO]
It's happening in over 20 states, and New York is one of them. If you work in the business office of a local school, you might want to pay close attention to this story. It could cost your district money!
An Article About Radio Shack By My Own Nephew Should Upset Geeks Everywhere
There is a business news website out of New York City called Quartz.com. One of the top journalists on staff is my very own nephew, Matt Phillips. He is doing a great job down there, and we are all extremely proud of him. However, his latest article was very disturbing to his geeky uncle and I'm sure like minded folks are wincing as well
Richie Sings To The NYS Teacher Of The Year -Charlie Giglio [AUDIO]
We were very proud to mention that someone from our area won NYS Teacher Of The Year. His name is Charlie Giglio, a Latin teacher from Gloversville High School. Of course, I thought his name was pronounced differently, so I went with the most obvious song for this wonderful educator.
Richie Jams With Hunter Hayes [VIDEO]
I have no words right now. I'm fresh out of them. All of them were used on the air with our special guest, country superstar Hunter Hayes. I had a chance to sing and play a
song that you folks had a part in. This was a star-studded "Write A Song Wednesday."
Meet Two Over-the-top, Hardcore Cassidy Pope Fans [VIDEO]
I had the privilege of introducing the very talented Cassidy Pope recently at Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park. I also had a chance to join the "meet and greet" and get a picture. But an equal thrill was meeting and greeting two of the most devoted fans I've ever met. How devoted are they? Check this out!