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
Dogs Who Take Over A Photo Booth
I don't know about you, but between the despicable weather and the crappy world news, I need a little diversion. Call me weird, but my "go to" for escape is dog and cat photos and videos.
Handy iPhone Tip – Quick Charge Your Battery – Tech Talk
Let's say you're away in a hotel in an exotic destination. You're ready to go out on the town. You have an hour before you leave. Is there a quick way to get some juice to your precious phone? Yep
Lauren’s Beer Week Song – Write A Song Wednesday [VIDEO]
It's Saratoga Beer Week, and the celebration continues. It even affected Write A Song Wednesday (too much beer on our minds, I guess)
Fascinating Beer Trivia In Honor Of Beer Week
We're in celebration mode here at the radio ranch. It's Beer Week in honor of the Beer Summit happening in Saratoga, so I thought I'd find some fun, bizarre factoids, and I sure did.
Take Note, Albany – Oil Tanker Explodes In West Virginia [VIDEO]
This should make you think hard about all of these trains that pass through downtown Albany in the middle of the nite. It definitely freaks ME out..
An Amazing Saturday Nite Live App
If you are an SNL lover-and you know who you are- you will dig this app.
New Blue Friday Fundraiser Date Announced For Fallen Police Officers
It's quickly become a WGNA tradition. It's been recognized year after year by the New York State Legislature. It's BLUE FRIDAY. This year we're announcing a new date for our fundraiser to raise money for the families of fallen police officers killed in the line of duty.
Personalized On Air Love Songs For Valentines Day
I had a blast with this little bit - listeners contribute information, I create the song and then sing it live on the air. Always fun. Here's how it all sounded
Pinewood Elementary School Rocks [VIDEO]
This was quite the group. Actually it was two classes together, and they were great, well behaved and very creative. Pinewood Rocks!
Hey – You Might Not Be Tone Deaf After All
Take heart if you make dogs run the other direction when you sing. There's hope for you!
If Your Child Learns With Homer, He’ll Read Better [VIDEO]
This isn't an advertisement, but I guess it could be. This is a new app that the Assistant Secretary of Education even thinks is amazing
How To Ask Siri For Directions Without Maps – Tech Tip
I know there's a lot of you out there with iPhones. I also know that Siri isn't so mysterious anymore. Everybody uses it. But there is one feature you may not be aware of. I'm here to help.