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 Saratoga Warhorse Foundation For Wounded Veterans
It was a very moving experience hearing about this very important service offered by the Saratoga Warhorse Foundation. The folks running this operation were guests on our Capital Region Sunday program. Take a listen. You too will be moved.
‘Shop With A Cop’ Jingle From Jefferson Elementary School [VIDEO]
There are some top-shelf teachers in the Capital Region. I think I've visited all of the elementary instructors in my 20 years of doing this program. When you look up "top-shelf" in the dictionary though, Jamie Pink's photo will definitely be there! Here's another example of a great song that came out of her classroom.
Is That A Turtle In Your Pants Or …
You don't have to finish the sentence. It WAS a turtle in his pants. In fact, a MULTITUDE of them. Why? Read on
Punishment For Racist Tweets? Reprint Them On Billboards
Not kidding - that's what they are doing to people in Brazil. this is a very clever way of exposing people with hateful speech on social media. I'm not sure how well it would play in this country, but here's what they're doing there
The Biggest Cyber Monday Of All Time
Wow - if this isn't a sign of the times. The numbers don't lie, people! I'm not sure this is going to sit too well with local retailers though
What’s Your Favorite Country Song About Beer?
Beer is on everybody's mind around here at the radio ranch right now, with the Electric City on Tap event right around the corner and all. Oh - you haven't heard about that?
What Company Spent Over $100,000 On A Beatles Song For Their Christmas Ad Campaign?
It never ceases to amaze me how much money companies will spend on copyrighted music if they think it will "sell soup". This company spent a ton, and it's a classic Beatles song. All together now - who is it?
Victorian Stroll Coming To Downtown Troy December 6th
This looks like a great event, and definitely a first for me in all my years of doing keyboard gigs. Noone will ever guess where I am going tinkling the (fake) ivories.. Go ahead- I dare you.
A Hidden Joke Inside Google For Star Wars Fans
I guess it's only a couple of weeks before the release of "Star Wars – the Force Awakens". There's something inside Google it's called in "Easter Egg". It's a fun little joke that you have to search for, but it's worth it
A Cat Actually Nursing Ducklings – Bizarre and Amazing! [VIDEO]
I don't usually latch onto these nature shows. I'm more of a Shark Tank or music specials kinda guy. But this, I have to agree, was fascinating to watch.
Watch People Whip and Nae Nae For The Next 7 min and 46 sec [VIDEO]
So I was DJing a wedding a few months ago when a kid came up to me and asked "Can you play Watch Me Whip Watch Me Nae Nae?" I thought he was tripping me up - asking for a song that would be really filthy, because I hadn't heard it before. Who would know it would become such a big dance craze and viral hit on YouTube.
Clifton Park -Do You Agree With U.S. Soccer Federation’s Decision?
it's about time, right? Makes total sense, doesn't it? You would think everyone would be on board with a decision like this, but in Clifton Park I guess they don't necessarily see eye to eye.