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
The River Road Camp Song – Reading, Writing and Rhyming [AUDIO]
If this doesn't make you feel like summer in the Capital Region, nothing will. Summer camp in Niskayuna! And what's camp without a good camp song, especially if you can get all of them to write one of their own?
Terminally Ill Child Danny Nickerson Wants Birthday Cards [VIDEO]
This is definitely a "break your heart" moment. Bethany's mother sent us this information.
It’s Write A Song Wednesday and “Nobody Cares” – [VIDEO]
This little dtty took many many creative twists and turns by our ever clever listeners. The title is "Nobody Cares".
Weird Al – Carrying The Song Parody Torch! [VIDEO]
Song parodies. I've loved them since I was a kid. Love hearing them and love writing them more!.
Richie’s New Cologne – Hit or Miss? [VIDEO]
Dorrie and took our weekly jaunt over to the Target Store in Latham, and in the process I shopped around for some cologne. I wasn't in the mood to spend a ton. I think I got what I wished for and more, but will my coworkers approve the scent?
Need A Parking Space At The Track? Space Derby!
How many times have you gone to Saratoga and ended up walking...and walking... and walking to get to the entrance because of a bad parking spot? That's if you FIND one! Well, this guy has the answer, and more power to him!
Can A Saratoga Race Horse Line Dance To Achy Breaky Heart? [VIDEO]
Probably not. They have better things to do (except the ones I bet on). However, this horse can. Not to be misse
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If you are a voracious reader (like I'm not), you'll love this new service.
Share A Bike Week In Troy July 20th -26th
This is cool, and will certainly get the attention of all the environmentalists in the area. And you know who you are
Richie’s Top-5 Saratoga Track Tips
I thought I would help you based on my consistent "track record." I'm here for you, people.
Richie Wants To Write About Your Town—Nominations?
I'm still a man on a mission here. I am doggedly determined to write a song about every single town in the Capital Region and beyond. Who will be next?
Your town could be added to the coveted list of great little locations around this area that have been "rhymed." ...
Griswold Heights Kids Love America – Reading, Writing and Rhyming [VIDEO]
Always a rewarding experience visiting the Griswold Heights Community Center in association with the Troy Housing Authority and the Academy for Character Education. These kids love this country and they are ready to sing about it!