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A Little Red Wagon For Adults – Hysterical Video

Richie Phillips — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:40:58 +0000

We all have our talents. People say I’m pretty good at music, for example, and I appreciate that. But Lord knows I could NEVER make something like this. Remember that little red wagon growing up? Radio Flyer was one very famous brand. Well, Fred Keller and Judy Foster seemed to be seniors that couldn’t [...]

Amtrak, Megabus, and Other Delays + Cancelations Due to Sandy

Bryen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 23:21:01 +0000

If you were planning on taking the Amtrak or Megabus to New York City from the Albany area, you’ll have to cancel your plans. Both have suspended service at least through Tuesday the 30th of October and perhaps longer depending on what Sandy leaves behind. Amtrak is actually canceling nearly all of their service in the Northeast until the [...]

It's Child Passenger Safety Week. Is Your Child Securely In That Car Seat?

Richie Phillips — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:10:15 +0000

I’ll ask again. Is your child secure in that car seat? Is it securely fastened? Is it facing the right way? Is it in the front seat or the back? Things to think about, especially this week. I remember that car seat thing very clearly. I always buckled him in securely, but the seat [...]

Richie Sings A Very Important Driver's Warning – [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:52:33 +0000

There is a new study out from England that can tell whether you are potentially a speeder or not. I guess it also applies here too, so I thought I would warn everyone. In fact I thought it was important enough that I decided to sing the results of the study for you. Hey, it's for your safety.

Train Engineer Reads Newspaper Instead of Watching The Tracks

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:30:16 +0000

It’s funny, we always wondered just what went on inside the depths of the conductor’s booth of a train or subway. We always pictured it being a place of purpose, a place where a conductor could sit and watch the tracks and ensure the safety of the passengers.

How Come No One Plows The Side Roads In Niskayuna? [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:01:09 +0000

Really? Roads completely unplowed in a major town like Niskayuna? I realize I drive in rather early, but I don’t get it. I could go on here, but I’d rather sing my complaint, if you don’t mind in commemoration of the first winter snowstorm of the season. There’s a great country song out there right now [...]

Women Park Better Than Men! Really? [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:38:27 +0000

Who conducts these studies anyway? And do you believe them? Well here’s yet another one to ponder. According to an English newspaper, “The Telegraph”, For this study, researchers went undercover and took notes on more than 2,500 people parking in lots and garages. They rated people on criteria like finding a space, accuracy in lining up [...]

Daily Dilemma Callers Become Part Of Richie's Pothole Parody

Richie Phillips — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:00:30 +0000

I always enjoy it when I can get guest artists to help me with song parodies. It’s even more fun when they don’t know about it. I present a special gift to our loyal phone friends who contribute to our special feature-the daily dilemma that happens each morning on the Sean and Richie Show. Sorry-I [...]

Way To Kill Time While Flying: Rhyme the Skymall Magazine! [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:58:43 +0000

How do you calm your nerves while flying? I don't know about you, but I stare intently at the Skymall Magazine (in the seat pocket in front of you) and tried to make a song out of it. This was actually composed while on a 10 hour flight from Rome to Philadelphia (I need a life really bad!)

Would You Get On An Airplane That Holds 1,000 People? Not me!

Richie Phillips — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:44:03 +0000

If you were at the Albany County Airport and the plane you walked onto was filled with 999 other people, would you get on? Hey. Stranger things have happened. Boeing Corp. is in development of a plane that holds 1,000 individuals! That’s alot of peanuts and pillows, my friend! According to Pilot Outlook.com , [...]

NY Is Getting Big Money For High Speed Trains-[AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:30:37 +0000

It’s about time that our state had money coming IN! It looks like we should be bowing to Florida’s Governor right now. Their loss is now our gain! According to this morning’s TimesUnion.com, it looks like we’re going to get our piece of the proverbial pie: The money, originally committed to a high-speed rail project [...]

Plane Gets Clipped at JFK

Richie Phillips — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:56:10 +0000

Here we go again, folks. Am not sure who was asleep at the proverbial wheel this time, but I guess there’s been another airline incident-this time at JFK in New York. According to CNN, “An Air France Airbus 380 clipped a small plane while taxiing to the runway for takeoff from JFK…The tail of Comair Flight [...]

People In Charge Of Airport Security Stealing Money?

Richie Phillips — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:06:59 +0000

Let’s think about that for a second. They’re in charge of keeping your belongings safe! Figures! (disclaimer: not all TSA agents are untrustworthy slimeballs. Your experience may vary) Welcome to the ”What Is This World Coming To?” blog. According to Gizmodo.com, 2 TSA agents from JFK allegedly (that word was for the WGNA lawyers) stole [...]