Richie Phillips

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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.

Schedule

Sean and Richie Show
M-F 5:30 am - 10:00 am

Gallery: Results Of The First Ever ‘GNA Painting Party [GALLERY]

We had a great party this past weekend.  It went down right here at Townsquare Media studios. It involved brushes, paint and lots of coffee.  It was the 'GNA "Paint the Lobby" party. I got my iPhone full of paint taking these shots, but it was worth it!

‘GNA and Halpin’s Grub And Grog Celebrates Countryfest 2012

I had a blast at Halpin's Grub and Grog in Lenox, Mass.  We had a Countryfest kickoff party to beat all parties.  And you should see what we gave away!

Join Richie For Countryfest kickoff Party At Halpin’s Grub And Grog

Time to celebrate Countryfest 2012 with a Kick-off Celebration in Lenox, Mass.  (It sounds far away, but it's just over the border, folks).  Come on over and join us Saturday, April 14th from 6-9PM. 

The Voice Or American Idol -Which Finale Do You Care About Most? [POLL]

The finales are coming for both "The Voice" and "Idol".  I'm interested to see which one you you most care about (if any).  Can you take a minute and vote?  Only takes a minute, I promise. 

Summer Camp Teachers: Sign Up For Reading, Writing and Rhyming Now!

I'm not sure if  you folks are aware of this, but the Reading, Writing and Rhyming school program also operates in the summer.  If you are a summer school teacher or counselor, you can fill up the limited availabilies right now.

Poker Run To Benefit the Family Of Michael Moynihan

Helping people: this is Job #1 at 'GNA and Sean and Richie Show. Hopefully the power of our radio station, coupled with our blogs and Facebook, will help to spread the word about the following event to benefit a family in need

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Learn From Great Leaders At 2012 Techvalley Leadercast [VIDEO]

What's the best way to learn leadership skills?  Take tips from the world's great leaders themselves.  How can you do that?  Thru a special Techvalley Leadercast happening on May 4th, 2012.  Let me lead you to the info below

Gallery: Last Night I Saw Elvis (And Others) At A Special Proctors Theatre GE Event [GALLERY]

It's iconic. It's a local treasure. It's the very beautiful Proctors Theatre in Schenectady.  I've had the privilege of standing on that stage before with the morning show to introduce shows,  but I've never done it alone.  (Well, I actually wasn't TOTALLY alone- Elvis and others joined me.

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Victory Mills Gets The Rhymin’ Treatment From Richie: Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

It's just a little town in Saratoga County. There are only about 600 residents. Does that qualify you to get your own town theme song? ABSOLUTELY. In fact, this town is getting a web-only version with extra lyrics for no extra charge, 'cuz I'm that kinda guy.

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Anyone In The Albany Area Have Any Eight Track Tapes? I Miss Them

I love 8 track tapes.  Call me old school, but it was my favorite format of all time.  Anyone remember them?  Well, I'm actually celebrating them here on National Eight Track Tape Day.

Today Is Barbershop Quartet Day [VIDEO]

I'm very excited.  Nothing better than a good barbershop quartet, and when it comes to this kind of music, the Albany area leads the way.

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Fun New Website: Texts From Hillary Clinton

It's about time we've had some fun during this election season.  I don't think I've ever experienced a more tense, negative atmosphere than this current campaign cycle.  It's true elective disfunction.   We need a little fun here, and I think we've found it!

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