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
Boston Marathon and 9/11 Jokes From Chris Rock on SNL-Not Funny [VIDEO]
This is a tough one, because I like Chris Rock a lot, and I realize that he can be "edgy" and controversial, but I really question his content in this Saturday Nite Live monologue. What say you?
100 Year Old Eleanor Cunningham Skydives In Gansevoort, NY [VIDEO]
I had to read this one twice when I saw it in the Times Union this morning.
Suggestions For Eating Out In Capital Region On Thanksgiving
I'm sure there are a lot of folks who don't want to put in the time to cook on Thanksgiving. But then again, you want that home cooked feel when you go out, don't you? Any suggestions?
Give Me A Town and Some Facts And I’ll Write A Song! – Small Town Tune
I guess the directions couldn't get much simpler than that. You nominate a Capital Region town and provide me some facts to get started, and I'll create a ditty for you. Here are some suggestions
What Should We Do To This Alleged Manhattan Speed Demon?[VIDEO] [POLL]
Remember the kid who attempted to break the record for the fastest lap around Manhattan last year? Check out his response to the legal system and tell me what you think should be the repercussions, if any.
Want To Eat Lasagna At Bruce Springsteen’s House?
That's what two lucky people wished for at a charity event called "Stand Up For Heroes" in New York this week and I guess they got it!
I Got Emotional During The CMA Awards Show
I guess this fits into the "for what it's worth" department, but a lot of thoughts went through my head while watching this year's show. At times I got emotional, actually. Huh?
Old McDonald’s Thanksgiving Meal – Craig ‘We Can’ School – Reading, Writing and Rhyming [VIDEO]
I had a blast with the kids from Craig "We Can" School in Niskayuna. Mrs. Ladopoulos was kind enough to have me in on extremely short notice. Here's evidence that you can never be too young to write a clever song parody! This one's for Thanksgiving!
This Song For Kelli Is ‘Trash!’ Write A Song Wednesday [VIDEO]
Here we go again-a challenge to write a song in one short, pressure filled hour. (No complaints though - I live for stuff like this!)
What Makes This King Different From The Others? – Fun Trivia
Here are some facts that will make you the life of any party. Guys, you will get women to swarm around you in bars (intellect is a turn on, don'tcha know?) I'm here to help!
World’s Most Recognized Song – The Earworm Award Goes To….
There's a scientific study for everything these days. The latest comes from a group of intellectuals who studied, of all things - ear worms (songs that you can't get out of your head) Here were the results.
Major iPhone Dilemma: The Dreaded Repeating Password Request – Tech Talk
Ok, iPhone owners. I'm in a big bind here. I could use a little help. Are any of you out there having the same problem I am?