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
Letters To Richie From Poestenkill Elementary – Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour
I always appreciate getting letters about the school program – especially from the kids. I thought I would share some of these cute and touching letters.
It’s About Time Kenny Rogers Got A Lifetime Achievement Award on the CMA’s?
Sometimes I don't understand award shows and what criteria they use for winning. They gave Kenny Rogers an award last nite. That's great and everything, but why did they wait this long?
Write Us A New Sean and Richie Jingle -Olivia Snell Did!
So I was at one of the great schools in the Capital Region - Greenwich High School. I went there to record a song with the kids. They were great! However, one girl showed some extra initiative, and she deserves her own article here. She also gave me an idea...
Teenage Football Players From Olivett Middle School Do Something Amazing
Ok, I will now place a bet with all of you. Watch this video. If you don't need kleenex at the conclusion of this clip, you are definitely in the rare minority. This is all I'm going to say.
Blockbuster Is Busted
What an amazing turn of events. Who woulda thunk it?
Greenwich High School Kids Create Song In Spanglish – Reading, Writing and Rhyming
This was definitely a challenge, and I mean that in a positive way. I actually didn't sleep the night before worrying that I was going to fail miserably. How do you rhyme Spanish words when you don't know Spanish? GULP. Mrs. Gordon's class to the rescue!
Cheaper Kindles, Teens Leaving Facebook, iPad Addiction Symptoms – Tech Talk
If you've ever wanted to buy a Kindle eReader, now is the time. Also, here's a way to tell whether you're kid is addicted to the dreaded iPad plus more
The CMA Awards Makes Me Think About The One We Got
....And I mean this with all humility and pride, by the way. It was a very special moment in my life. In fact, I have something very cool to play you
Kingsborough Elementary Is Respectful and Responsible- Reading, Writing and Rhyming [AUDIO]
I had yet ANOTHER great experience - this time in Gloversville (Sean's old stomping ground). The school? Kingsborough Elementary School. The age? A mixed group of K-5, and extremely creative. I have proof below!
Which Albany Area Town Gets A Theme Song Next? Your Town Thursday
OK - I'm starting to have a brain event here. i've I've done so many I now can't remember who I've sung about it who I haven't! But if you definitely know that I have not done a song for your town, now is the time to let me know about it!
NASA Holds A Pumpkin Carving Contest – [VIDEO]
We always knew that scientists think differently, but this is definite proof. You have to check out the pumpkin carving contest at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
An Amazing Night at the Sportsman’s Bowl In Schenectady: 3-Way Tie!
I can't say I've ever seen this happen before. It might be a first in our Rogue Bowling League!