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 Tune For Town With Worst Potholes – Your Town Thursday
That's what I am offering this week. Convince me that your town has the worst potholes in the Capital Region, and I will sing about it this Thursday
New Theme Song For Green Island NY – Your Town Thursday [VIDEO]
Thanks to all of our Green Island Facebook friends, this song came together rather quickly. I couldn't have done it without you! Here's your song, guys!
“Life Before 1985″ – Kevin Bacon Inspired Write A Song Wednesday [AUDIO]
Kevin Bacon did a very funny video on Mashable that is a very funny lesson for millennials. After you see the video this song might make more sense.
Heatly Students In Green Island Say “Walk Away” – Reading, Writing and Rhyming – [AUDIO][VIDEO]
Awesome! Fantastic! I was bummed when I had to leave! What a fun, creative bunch of students at the Heatly School In Green Island, and they have a great message for anyone who finds themselves in a possible altercation with another. In fact, they made a YouTube video!
How Smart Is Your Favorite Star? SAT Scores Revealed
I'll be first to admit it - I was no whiz when it came to standardized tests. I'm almost positive I got a 550 in math and a 610 in English on the SAT's. Let's see how the stars fare.
Teachers! Job Hunting? Education Expo At The Polish Community Center
It's not an easy time for teachers or graduates looking for a career in this most important of professions. Sometimes you need help, and this is the place to get it!.
Family Eats LSD Tainted Beef In Florida!
I kid you not, folks. This is a true story from what I read this morning. I nearly choked on my Cheerios!
“Can I Get A Volunteer” To Listen To New Artist Heather Jakeman? [AUDIO]
Heather Jakeman, you say? Maybe not quite a household word YET, but I'm out to change that - one 'GNA listener at a time! Take a listen to her new song - "Can I Get A Volunteer".
Matthew McConaughey Helps Out On Write A Song Wednesday – Alright, Alright, Alright! -[AUDIO]
You never know when a big star stops into the Sean and Richie Show to help out. In this case he assisted YOU, the listener in this week's edition of 'Write A Song Wednesday".
Top 5 Articles Of The Week March 3-7
Here are the most clicked on, most devoured articles of the week on 'GNA's website. Please Enjoy (or RE-enjoy!)
Tamarac Elementary School Loves The Flag! – Readin’, Writin’ and Rhymin’ [AUDIO]
I can't believe what these kids came up with in such a short time- but then again, I'm ALWAYS pleasantly surprised every week at how creative elementary kids can be when you let them go. Case in point below
St Jude ABC’s Of Cancer L-Z As Read By Albany Area Children [AUDIO]
In an effort to not make the article too long, here is the second part of the ABC's of Cancer - created by patients at St. Jude and read by children in association with the Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour.