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
5 Things You Might Not Know About Hunter Hayes
I have been digging deep into the biography of singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes in preparation for his appearance on our show this coming "Write A Song Wednesday". Here are some fun facts.
Want To Buy An iPhone 6 Plus Without Waiting? Scalpers Are Standing By!
The frenzy has already begun for this new iPhone on steroids - the iPhone 6 plus ( the one with the 5.7" screen). People are pre-ordering like mad. But some of you out there may be a little too impatient to wait. There is a way to get at the "head of the line", but you might experience sticker shock.
“Choose Kind” by Mrs. Roarke’s 5th Graders At Yates Elementary – Reading, Writing and Rhyming [VIDEO]
A fantastic time was had by all – especially me – with Mrs. Roarkes fifth graders at the Yates Elementary School in Schenectady. They were more than kind – which coincidently was the subject of today's song for the Reading, Writing and Rhyming program.
Introducing The Most Expensive Memory Card Ever! -Tech Talk
Everybody knows what this is, right? It's called an SD memory card. In case it doesn't ring a bell, you use it in your still or video camera, or even in your computer to store your information. This card set me back about $15 if I recall. It holds a good amount of info -4 gigs worth. Well, that's nothing compared to what they have now
Watch Out For Your Wallets, Ladies? Pickpockets Are Around!
Did you happen to see this article in the Times Union? There were some crafty pick pockets out there. Could there be more?
NJ Man Finally Receives His Illness Benefits From 9/11 THIS YEAR!
Sorry to bring this up, guys, but this story needs to be shared when you think of the volunteers who risked their lives to help with the at the Twin Towers. I don't even know how to react to this any other way….
Toasted Selfies: The Latest Craze? [VIDEO]
As if taking a selfie isn't narcissistic enough, there's a new product on the market that you might be interested in…putting your "mug" on a piece of toast.
What Is That Tall Building I See From Our Plane? Freedom Tower?
We were flying to our vacation destination recently from Newark airport when I happened to see the beautiful NYC skyline. Perhaps I showed my stupidity, but I kept staring at that big structure protruding in the center. Is that what I think it is?
What Can I Get For My Old, Warn Out 6 Month Old iPhone?
You would think that this would be a blog about all of the features of the brand, spanky new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Honestly, you can find that out anywhere, and does it really matter what the new features are? You know you're going to want it anyway, right? The question on everyone's mind is...what can you get for your OLD phone?
This Week’s Write A Song Wednesday Was A ‘Thriller!’ [VIDEO]
I'll cut to the chase here - I've never made had more fun on the air while making a jerk out of myself at the same time. With that disclaimer in mind, we now present a new twist on Write A Song Wednesday.
Charity Event For Meaghan Sammons at Midway Fire Department
It always tugs at your heart strings to hear stories like this, but there is a fire department chief who has been diagnosed with colon cancer, and there's an important fundraiser to tell you about.
Drew Carey Fuming About Autistic Child Ice Bucket Challenge Prank
This is literally despicable. I have no other word for it than that!