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
A Car With No Steering Wheel Or Brake Pedal- Say What?
There are cars in development, as you know, that kind of drive themselves. Some of them will parallel park without your assistance, others will warn you if you are tailgating. I would be comfortable with that. I'm not sure about this though, are you?
Bye Bye, Time Warner – Hello Charter
According to the Times Union this morning, (Tuesday, 5/26), this is looking like a done deal. Charter Communications is buying Time Warner Cable. Big deal or not?
Another Terrible Bounce House Incident In South Florida [VIDEO]
This is one of those terrible videos that you can't help but to watch
Solution For California. Frass -Fake Grass [VIDEO]
I want some of this stuff, and I want it really fast. It's FRASS.
Richie To Visit Summer Camps -[Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour]
That's right! The rhyming never stops. I'm ready to put the bug spray on and write a song with your happy campers!
Anybody Home In Rexford? I Want To Write You A Song!
I've gotten several messages from people in Rexford, NY. Is that in Saratoga County? I know so little about it. I definitely would like to know more. In fact I would love to write a theme song for it for this week's Your Town Thursday.
Watch our Amazon – Get Ready For “Walmart Prime”
Just this week I'm trying out a trial of Amazon Prime. It allows you to get free two-day shipping, access to movies,music and more. It is pretty amazing. But look who's hot on their tail?
“Tolerance” from Harmony Hill 5th Graders in Cohoes [VIDEO]
What a class! What a teacher! What a great song from kids with a serious message to share - The world needs more tolerance!.
Here Comes Yet Another New iPhone!
Just when you thought you had it all - the bigger screen, the fast processor, and the nice camera - here comes the rumor mill again
Why Watching Letterman’s Last Show Makes Me Sad AND Prideful
I'm so sad to see Letterman go, even though I hardly ever got a chance to see it live over the past 25 years. On the other hand, watching this last show made me burst with pride in a very odd way. Here's why
Dave’s Last Musical Guests- The Foo Fighters? Why?
Nothing against Dave Letterman or his choice of final musical guests, but this is who he chose to end is 30 plus year career? Why?
The Sawyer Song, Part 2 from Rhymin’ Richie [VIDEO]
I had to update my original tribute to Sawyer Fredericks, as the first one wished him good luck in the finals. Now that we've seen what has happened, I had to tweak this a bit, so here is Part 2!