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
Wife Dorrie Spouts Off About Nosey Cashiers -[Video]
Dorrie came home the other day just a tad upset. OK, that's a bit of an understatement. She was flipping out, actually. Here's her rant, captured on tape (well actually, on my iPhone)
I Promise To Take LESS Photos of the Albany Area – Tech Talk
Recenttly we celebrated National Photo Day- and I celebrated by taking very few. I'm trying not to be a killjoy here, but I read an article that really made me rethink all the photos I take.
An Open Letter To State Workers in Albany Re: Hour World Cup Lunch Break
You asked how I really feel about the Soccergate Lunch Break scandal, so here goes. (Actually, none of you asked, but I wanted to weigh in).
A Gripping Video Dedicated To First Responders – Project Feel Safe [VIDEO]
Do you feel safe in Albany? Schenectady? How 'bout you in all of the small towns surrounding the Capital Region? Well the people helping us in case things go awry are the first responders. We should thank them! Actually, some people have. A must see!
I’ll Write A Song About Your Town! – Your Town Thursday
Do you have a town that you are especially proud of? Come on - you must! Here's your chance to put it on the map on the Sean and Richie Show. It's Your Town Thursday!
Cop Replaces A Lady’s Stolen Wedding Ring – Good News We Missed [VIDEO]
Hey - we're only human. We miss things once in awhile on the morning show, OK? This was a great piece of "Good News" that needs to be mentioned though, so here goes.
Cops always get slammed for being unfair and unsympathetic. Not in this case...
Thank You Song For Teachers – Reading Writing and Rhyming [VIDEO]
All year I've been writing songs with kids. I've loved every minute of it. However, I wanted to do something special for the great teachers that I've met along the way, so here' s a little ditty for you folks too!
Is A Fast Food Job A “Real Job”? POLL
He's a Judge in Montana. He's District Judge G Todd Baugh. I guess he has no filter. He should see if he can find one! Check out what he (allegedly) said in a courtroom, no less, and then I have a poll question.
Facebook To Take A ‘Slingshot’ To Snapchat – Tech Talk [VIDEO]
Wow! I think I actually impressed MYSELF there for a second! I actually came out with something half clever after 8 p.m. I'm usually drooling on myself from exhaustion from another hard day at the morning show. But when I saw this, I had to spread the word to a lot of people, which is kind of what Facebook's new Slingshot aims to do
“Nuttin’ Bad About Your Daddy” – Write A Song Wednesday [VIDEO]
A song inspired by a line from Al Sharpton when referring to Michael Jackson at his memorial service. Hey, you never know where inspiration comes from on Write A Song Wednesday, where the listeners come up with the lyrics and I put music to it (all live on the air!)
Was This Our First Countryfest? You Decide [GALLERY]
I'm trying to find out. I THINK this was from Countryfest 1993, but not 100% sure. Were you there? Check these photos and you tell me!
“Yo” -The App. Just Say “Yo”. That’s It! – Tech Talk [VIDEO]
Yo! Sup? Whoops. I said "Sup". that was too much, at least when you post something through this app. Sup with dat?