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
Instant Replay: Richie’s Hoffman’s Playland Song! [AUDIO]
I've had many requests over the past week or so to replay this song. I guess it's too late to try to save Hoffman's Playland, but this was my original attempt to help the cause, so by popular demand, here we go.
Can Garth Brooks Do It Again? [POLL]
As you know, Garth is on a mission. One of the most successful artists in music history is attempting a comeback, as you may have heard (LOL). I'm just wondering how you feel about his chances of succeeding?
Does Anyone Recognize This Building? What TV Show Is It From?
Great to be back after a long, fun vacation. I wanted to just come out and disclose the destination, but I want to see if you can figure it put from the first photo you just witnessed.. We'll make this a trivia question. Where is this building located and what is the significance of it?
“Bethany’s Irish Song” – Write A Song Wednesday [VIDEO]
I sound like a broken record here (or CD, mp3 -whatever), but I'm always shocked at how these things come together. This one started with a line uttered by comedian/actor Ricky Gervais in a commercial during the Emmy Awards. It ended up becoming a song about our very own Bethany!
This Might Just Be The Dumbest Dog Ever [VIDEO]
Let's just call it what it is, shall we? I hate to call an animal dumb, but after you see this, you'll agree that there's nothing else you can say!
32-Year-Old Song Parody About The Albany Convention Center Unearthed [AUDIO]
I was reminded of this old ditty from good friend Donna Purnomo, owner of DP's in downtown Albany. (She was my former employer!)
Purse From Virginia Found In An Albany Burger King [VIDEO]
This is a very interesting little tidbit for ya, with a definite random act of kindness involved.
California Got Hit Hard With That Earthquake! How Hard?
Here's how hard..
Schenectady Is Getting Ready For A Splashdown
No, it's not the Ice Bucket Challenge. This is something different, although it too is for a great cause.
Sign Up Early For The Reading Writing And Rhyming School Tour! [VIDEO]
We're coming up on ALMOST 20 years of doing this program, and it has to rank as the most rewarding thing I've ever done (besides morning radio, of course). You too can be a part of this experience.
Let’s Put Bullying In ‘Reverse Order’ – Coming To Albany!
This might need a little explanation, but it's worth it if someone close to you has been the subject of bullying.
Did You Have A Big or Small Wedding? How Long Have You Been Married? [SURVEY]
Thanks very much for asking, by the way. I knew this would be something that was keeping you up at night, so I am here to help