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Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJoe ReillyJoe never worked for WGY, but he has more than enough cred to deserve his own podcast.Joe was named the first full time Executive Director of the New York State Broadcasters Association in 1980, becoming President in 1986.Joe is very passionate about the business, and he does have a connection with a former WGY/WRGB staffer by way of family.Among the many stories he shares includes his first encounters with a guy named Limbaugh.
2022-12-2037 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYDoug GoudieDoug Goudie started at WGY following the retirement of Chuck Custer after 36 years in the building.He initially was paired with Kelly Lynch in what could be called a transitional period, before Kelly moved on.Here, he talks about his reflections on the legacy of WGY at 100 years and going strong, his broadcasting background, not only radio but television, and why people call him "VB" (Hint, it doesn't stand for "Very Best.")
2022-12-1258 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYThe Verruto FamilyMany people consider WGY a part of their family.In this case, a real life family really became part of our family.We speak with Claudia Verruto to discuss her family and the connection to WGY.It starts with her dad who sang on WGY in the 1940's, her aunt, who appeared on Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour, and was a regular with Earl Pudney, and then there's her brother, who did Radio Sales for WGY, eventually he became Sales Manager, and was once named Broadcaster of The Year!
2022-12-0521 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJoe ReillyJoe never worked for WGY, but he has more than enough cred to deserve his own podcast.Joe was named the first full time Executive Director of the New York State Broadcasters Association in 1980, becoming President in 1986.Joe is very passionate about the business, and he does have a connection with a former WGY/WRGB staffer by way of family.Among the many stories he shares includes his first encounters with a guy named Limbaugh.
2022-11-2837 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYTwo News Anchors And a Jack of All Trades: Larry Mossey, Mary Rozak and Dan MillerLarry Mossey worked for WGY for five years in the 1980's, and essentially did it all. He was a copywriter, a voice talent, we think he did some news, and he was a movie reviewer for Don Weeks. Larry shares some amazing stories of his time here, and of his first radio station, whose format was "Beautiful Music," and is now known as sister station PYX 106.AND, Larry has an amazing new book we suggest you check out! "Dead Air: A Highly Unauthorized History of Background Music on the Radio and Elsewhere," available exclusively through Amazon, is (in...
2022-11-071h 17Wireless: 100 Years of WGYProducers: Wendy Voelker and Justin FietWendy Voelker (formerly known as Wendy Glasser but we don't talk about that anymore) worked for WGY from 1999-2004 and worked with many Air Personalities during her time. She shares great stories of being Producer for Don Weeks, and discusses the many celebrities she encountered, including a woman who went on to become a major celebrity on her own named Rachael Ray.Justin Fiet logged in nearly 15 years at WGY, and has lots of experiences to share. His first Producer gig was with J.R. Gach, but he also steered the ship for people like Scotto, Andrew Wilkow...
2022-10-3154 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYNews Anchors: Ali Skinner and Ed KostekAli Skinner spent time in television before working for WGY, and the News Junkie in her admits she preferred Radio News to TV. Here, she shares the story of how she got her job, including the time when she found out she was expecting a child, and at times needing to bring the baby to work with her, making "non children" co-workers like Read Shepherd. slightly...uncomfortable.Ed Kostek, during the course of this podcast, revealed a personal connection with Mike Patrick involving the City of Hudson, and Mike reveals something he has never shared on the air...
2022-10-2449 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYRachel DavisRachel Davis has been with WGY since 2015. She started as a Producer for The Joe Gallagher Weekend Show, moving on to being Producer for WGY Mornings With Chuck Custer and Kelly Lynch, moving on to being Producer for WGY Mornings With Doug Goudie and Kelly Lynch, moving on to being Producer for WGY Mornings With Doug Goudie.Additionally, Rachel is Co Host (at the same time) with Randy McCarten on the 99.5 The River Morning Show. She's the proud mother of two great kids, well three if you include Gallagher.
2022-10-1759 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYProducers: Jason Romano and John DiBlasi1. Jason Romano worked for WGY for three years starting right after college in 1997. During that time, he became a Producer for (among others) Mark Williams and Don Weeks. Prior to that, his first paid job here (he actually said he would work here for nothing) was as the Station Mascot for sister station 99.5 The River. After he left WGY, Jason enjoyed a long career with ESPN.2. John Diblasi got his foot in the door at WGY from his time as a student at the then New School of Radio and Television. He worked here from 1993-1998. He shares some...
2022-10-101h 02Wireless: 100 Years of WGYNews Anchors: Denise DeCarlo, Don Fields and Matt DelSignore1. Denise DeCarlo had a long run in the Capital Region as both an Anchor and Field Reporter. She shares great memories of her WGY co-workers, among them Paul Cassidy and Jim Gagliardi.2, Don Fields is one of those guys with one of those voices! Don is well known for his time in radio and television. He's long associated with being the "News Guy" for local radio legend Ric Mitchell. Don talks about the time (and at another radio station) where he tried to get Diane Donato to join him in his News Room, while it didn't work out he...
2022-10-0351 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYTalk Show Hosts: Al Roney, Scotto and Ed Martin1. Al Roney had a well rounded career at WGY. He actually began in broadcasting overseeing local traffic reports. His time with WGY started in the News Room, and in time he was given a chance to host his own daytime show in the 9AM to Noon slot currently occupied by Glen Beck.2. Scott Alan Miller, or Scotto, had a run with an Afternoon Show on WGY, following the departure of J R Gach. That was a tough act to follow, which (naturally) included a show that entertaining but "less controversial" than the last one.3. Ed Martin had a...
2022-09-261h 11
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYDiane DonatoDiane Donato has been a member of the WGY News Team since 2011, but was well known to Capital Region listeners well before that. Diane hosted a popular Morning Show with Chuck Taylor (himself a WGY alum), and did a series of commercials with Legendary News Anchor (for both WGY and WRGB-TV) Ernie Tetrault. In addition to working in the News Room, Diane from time to time has co hosted the WGY Morning Show, and continues to host our weekly Public Affairs programs
2022-09-191h 08Wireless: 100 Years of WGY"Programmers, Music Guys and News/Sports Talk Show Hosts"Ron "Buzz" Brindle was Program Director of WGY starting in the late 1980's, after a long career that included stops at MTV in the early days (where he helped Albany resident Martha Quinn get a job as one of the original VJ's). Buzz was part of the team at WGY as the station started to transition to a News/Talk format, in fact it was Buzz who lobbied to bring a new Talk Show Host to the Capital Region, by the name of Rush Limbaugh.Tom Mailey has had a long career in broadcasting, and not just at...
2022-09-131h 04
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYDick BeachDick Beach spent 27 years in the WGY Newsroom, 13 of those years as Morning News Anchor for Don Weeks (his replacement upon his retirement was Chuck Custer, who himself had a long run with Uncle Don). During research for this series, several cassette tapes were found that just were labeled "DICK BEACH DAY," which was Dick's last appearance on WGY, and as Don's guest. We're including that entire show in this podcast, but first we speak with his son, Richard Beach (Dick passed away shortly after retirement), who talks about Dick Beach the broadcaster and Dick Beach...
2022-05-302h 57
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJaime RobertsJaime Roberts has been in broadcasting since the mid 1980s, mostly as a Disc Jockey (she currently hosts the Morning Show on 98.3 WTRY) but has been part of WGY's history. On WGY she has filled in for talk hosts such as J.R. Gach and she also hosted her own weekend talk show.Jaime always lends a hand during the WGY Cares for Kids Radiothon as well. Her highlight on WGY was September 11th, 2001 when she and WTRY Co-host Ric Mitchell hosted a broadcast simulcast on all of our radio stations to bring Capital Region listeners up to...
2022-05-2342 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJohn ThomasJohn Thomas was WGY Sports Director from 1983-1990. For most of his broadcast career he covered sports, but he was also a Reporter and Disc Jockey. He got his job at WGY thanks to his friendship with WGY's Harry Downie. In 1990, his position at WGY was eliminated, and he became the play-by-play announcer for the Albany-Colonie Yankees, who played locally at Heritage Park, where he met and saw future baseball hall-of-famers like Derek Jeter.
2022-05-1625 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJim KnappJim Knapp spent time in the WGY Newsroom from 2003-2011. During that time, he anchored all shifts, but his strength was as a Street Reporter. Jim's biggest story he covered was the Christopher Porco murder trial, from the discovery of the crime scene to the final verdict in the trial. Jim also brought a lot of humor to the newsroom; he shares stories on how to ease the stress and tension of covering hard news stories.
2022-05-091h 13
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYSteve Fitz, Jr.Steve Fitz, Sr. started in Capital Region Radio in 1948, where he created one of the first talk shows in the area, "Party Line." He is most well-known on WGY for the show "Contact." While Steve has passed away, WGY's Mike Patrick spoke with his son, Steve Fitz, Jr. to talk about his dad's broadcasting career. If you're familiar with Steve Fitz you'll be amazed at how much the son sounds like the father.
2022-05-0226 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYTom LeykisTom Leykis started working in talk radio in the Capital Region in 1980, and his national show aired on WGY in the '90s. Tom discusses the many popular remote broadcasts he did when he would visit WGY and he explains how his trademark phrase, "Blow Me Up, Tom," had its origins on local radio.
2022-04-2544 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYKelly LynchKelly Lynch spent 10 years as cohost of the WGY morning show (2011-2021) most of that time with Chuck Custer, followed by Doug Goudie.
2022-04-2540 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYTom ParkerTom Parker started as Program Director for WGFM (now 99.5 The River) in 1980, before adding Program Director duties at WGY. Tom talks about his memories of WGY icons Don Weeks and Bill Edwardson and how he helped bring Tom Leykis to WGY. He also discussed "Radio Wars" of the past when he and WGY's Mike Patrick were direct competitors.
2022-04-1832 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJeff BellingerJeff Bellinger never technically worked for WGY, but you can hear him each morning with his live Bloomberg Business Reports. Jeff grew up in the Capital Region and spent about 10 years on local radio as a news anchor. Jeff shares his childhood memories of WGY and more.
2022-04-1822 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYAlysha Daniels, Tracy Villaume & George MorrisAlysha Daniels began her broadcast career right out of high school, training at the then New School of Contemporary Radio, coincidentally she was taught by WGY's Mike Patrick. She did time as a traffic reporter, including doing reports from an airplane for WGY. After a few years out of the business, she took a refresher course at the New School and got a job at WGY as a news anchor.Tracy Villaume also got into radio courtesy of the New School. Tracy covered stories for WGY including Donald Trump’s 2016 rally in Albany. Along with a part time te...
2022-04-111h 23
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJ.R. GachIt's safe to say, one of the most controversial personalities in WGY’s history was afternoon host J.R. Gach. While many people loved him, he was considered a "loose cannon." According to his wife at the time Suzie, J.R. suffered from multiple demons in his life, some he was born with, some he created. Suzie rips off the bandage to explain who J.R. was. We also include a sample of one of J.R.'s shows at WGY to give a sample of what his show was all about from 1999-2002 at the 45-minute mark of this ep...
2022-04-111h 14Wireless: 100 Years of WGYBob Cudmore's WGY PodcastBob Cudmore has been featured in an earlier, "Wireless" podcast, but this time it's Bob who is producing his own podcast. "The Historians" features the many sounds and voices from WGY's 100 years of broadcasting, including Bob's interviews with people like Martha Brooks and Kolin Hager.
2022-04-0431 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJack RiccardiJack Riccardi did three years as the Afternoon Host on WGY in the early '90s. He can be considered the last "Music" host, as the station was already starting to transition to a news/talk format. By the time he left, any music aired on WGY was contained to Don Weeks' Morning Show. Today Jack is on the air at KTSA in San Antonio, Texas.
2022-04-0429 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYWGY Leaders & Staff Off-MicChloe Brothers wore many hats, a Business Manager, Station Manager and General Manager. She started when the "Classic" WGY line up was Don Weeks, Harry Downie, Ellie Pankin, Bob Cudmore and Dave Greene.Dennis Lamme was in charge on September 11, 2001. He shares the stories of how WGY handled that tragic day and the weeks afterwards. Dennis also shares a very personal incident that happened in late 2021 in Atlanta, which almost took his life.Kristen Delaney is our most recent former Market Manager. She talks of her time with WGY, how she got her start inspired by...
2022-03-281h 11
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYMaria LeafMaria Leaf spent about two years in the WGY newsroom in the early 2000s. Coming in from Syracuse, her initial interview with Chuck Custer was on a snowy Saturday; the day space shuttle Columbia disintegrated in the atmosphere upon re-entry. Despite the confusion of the day, she got the job, which eventually sent her on to many major markets, including Washington D.C. where she still works as a News Anchor. Maria says she wishes she didn't have stars in her eyes and could have stayed at WGY longer.
2022-03-2823 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYMike GallagherThough he worked at other radio stations before WGY, this was where Mike Gallagher got his big break. Mike spent two years at WGY as an afternoon talk host and during that time, he made a life long friendship with WGY News Anchor Peter Rief. Mike eventually took his show to New York City and then became nationally syndicated.
2022-03-2823 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYMark WilliamsMark Williams did an afternoon talk show on WGY in the 1990s. His biggest claim to fame at WGY was a controversial story regarding strip club zoning in Schenectady, which led to Jerry Springer doing his TV show from the very same strip club. By coincidence, WGY's Mike Patrick was in the audience and even made a couple appearances on the broadcast.
2022-03-2133 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYRemembering Ellie PankinEllie Pankin was a major influence and role model for nearly a decade and a half on WGY in the 1970s and 1980s. A pioneer woman in broadcasting, Ellie developed a serious health issue that ultimately removed her from the airwaves. She was able to make one more on air appearance before passing away two years later. In this episode you'll hear what is believed to be Ellie's final appearance on WGY, with nighttime host Jim Bleikamp, former General Manager Chloe Brothers, and lots of calls from Ellie's listeners. We also speak with Ellie's son, Jordan, on Ellie the broadcaster...
2022-03-211h 34
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYRead ShepherdRead Shepherd worked for nearly two decades in the WGY Newsroom and did it all, from midday and afternoon Anchor, to reporting live from the scenes of major local stories. Read also anchored the WGY Morning News with Chuck Custer and Kelly Lynch and he also filled in to co-host with Kelly as well. As we say, Read was the glue in the newsroom; our rudder.
2022-03-2129 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYMike AugustyniakMike Augustyniak started at WGY as a high school intern, eventually becoming a producer for WGY talker Jack Riccardi. He then went to college and got a job as a local meteorologist, today he works at WCCO in Minnesota.
2022-03-1431 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYDoc PerrymanFor 17 years, Horace "Doc" Perryman hosted a Saturday night into Sunday morning (10:00pm-7:00am) music show featuring the best of Jazz and Soul. The show was very unique for the time, in that Doc was able to program the music and content entirely on his own. His show had listeners from 38 states and half of Canada due to WGY's strong nighttime signal. In this episode, Doc talks about his time at WGY and the difficulties he faced in the 1960s and 1970s as a man of color.
2022-03-1436 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYThe Best of Don WeeksDuring Don Week's career at WGY, two compact discs were released featuring bits, interviews and outtakes from his morning show. This episode contains material from both, the first, "The Best of Don Weeks...so far Tales From The Fun Zone" and to mark his 30 years at WGY, "Celebrating 30 Years of Don Weeks," which includes tributes from local political figures, national talk show celebrities, and Don's co-workers at the time. It also included Don's induction into the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
2022-03-142h 04
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYWalt FritzWalt Fritz started at WGY in the late 1960s as both Production Director (the person who puts the commercials together), but also as a music show host. He's most well-known for hosting the "WGY Music Machine," interviewing a diverse group of arts like Gordon Lightfoot, Dick Clark, Chuck Berry and Steppenwolf.
2022-03-0736 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYTom RigattiTom Rigatti joined the WGY Newsroom in the late 2000s after a run "across town." Tom Anchored the WGY Morning News during the Chuck & Kelly morning show, he also co-hosted with Kelly on occasion. Tom left WGY for an opportunity with FOX News Radio where he still serves as a reporter and anchor. In fact on occasion, you can still here his stories on WGY.
2022-03-0729 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYRemembering Paul CassidyPaul Cassidy was an iconic weekend host on WGY. In the middle of a routine operation in 1996, he died. His death was sudden and unexpected.On November 2nd of that year, the staff of WGY gathered on a Saturday morning during Paul's normal air shift to pay tribute to the popular personality. WGY's Mike Patrick was able to salvage this tribute show. In it you'll hear people like Chuck Custer, Bob Cudmore, Joe Gallagher, Peter Rief, Don Weeks and many others as they share their memories of Paul, including many recordings of his time on WGY.
2022-03-072h 16
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJack ArneckeJack Arnecke's professional radio career started in Schenectady in 1965, shortly after leaving Siena College. After working at various local stations, Jack joined WGY (and WRGB-TV) in 1972. He retired after a 42-year career in broadcasting. Jack talks about the many stories he covered, how he covered them, and shares stories of the many co-workers both on radio and television.
2022-02-2834 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJackie DonovanJackie Donovan has been a long-time broadcaster in the Capital Region, including three years at WGY. Jackie started at WGY as the Director of Operations for the Total Traffic Network, overseeing a staff who gave listeners a heads up to problems on the roads. Keep in mind, this was before we all could use a smartphone app for traffic. The staff had to actually call police, sheriff's and state police to verify traffic issues. Jackie also hosted a weekend talk show on WGY. She tells of that first day when host Joe Pags couldn't make it in, and Program Director...
2022-02-2826 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYChuck CusterChuck Custer played a major role at WGY for over 36 years, starting in the newsroom as an anchor/reporter then becoming News Director and anchoring the WGY Morning News with the legendary Don Weeks. For ten years he was the co-host of WGY's morning show "Chuck and Kelly" with Kelly Lynch. Chuck discusses the big news stories he covered at WGY and his special relationships with Don Weeks, Joe Gallagher and many in the WGY newsroom.
2022-02-2843 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYWGY's Live Radio Dramedy from the Kenmore Ballroom in AlbanyWGY goes live to the Kenmore Ballroom in Albany as the WGY Players, the Schenectady Light Opera Company and the Musicians Ma’alwyck perform a comedic adaptation of the first radio drama in history (which WGY pioneered) of Eugene Walter’s “The Wolf.”
2022-02-201h 25Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJoe Gallagher's Anniversary SpecialFormer WGY Host Joe Gallagher is joined by many of his former weekend companions and plays a little WGY trivia for the station's 100th anniversary. Plus some classic comedy bits, including one by WGY's Don Weeks. Retired WGY morning man Chuck Custer also calls in to reminisce.
2022-02-2042 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYWGY at 100 | Part 2WGY Morning Host Doug Goudie showcases WGY's news coverage, the music era, and rarely told stories with local historian Chris Hunter. iHeartMedia's CEO Bob Pittman, has a special message for WGY and the Mayor of Schenectady, Gary McCarthy, gives WGY a special gift.
2022-02-2040 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYWGY at 100 | Part 1WGY Morning host Doug Goudie explores the very beginning of WGY and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and State Senator Jim Tedisco bestow two special honors on WGY.
2022-02-2041 min
Upstate Issues with WGY's Diane DonatoPioneering Radio Station WGY Celebrates 100th AnniversaryOn February 20, 2022, radio station WGY celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first time the station signed on to the air. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Chris Hunter, Vice President of Collections and Exhibitions at miSci talks about the historical significance of WGY on Schenectady, New York and the world as one of the original commercially licensed broadcast stations. Hunter talks about some of the “firsts” that have been attributed to the station as well as some of the technology that originated at General Electric in Schenectady. This episode of Upstate Issues also features some audio of original announcer and mana...
2022-02-1829 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJoe PagsJoe Pags is well known to Capital Region listeners and viewers from his time as a local TV News Anchor and as a Talk Show Host on WGY, a position he still holds every Saturday 1pm-4pm as he hosts his national radio show. Joe talks about how his time at WGY made it possible for him to get nationally syndicated.
2022-02-1417 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYBob CudmoreBob Cudmore worked at WGY from 1980-1993, and is best known as one of the many hosts of the night time Talk Show "Contact," a show that also included previous hosts such as Bill Miller and Steve Fitz. The Amsterdam native is also a history buff, and during his time at WGY he interviewed past WGY talent such as Martha Brooks and Kolin Hagar.
2022-02-1448 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYDiane WardDiane Ward put in 10 years in the WGY News Room starting in 1985, plus an additional five years in TV. Diane's main focus was as a street reporter and her favorite duty at WGY was producing detailed feature stories.
2022-02-1445 minUpstate Issues with WGY's Diane DonatoLocal Amateur Radio Association Provides Vital Backup for Emergency CommunicationsOn this podcast, WGY's Mike Patrick speaks with Bryan Jackson, president of the East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association. Besides being a backup for local law enforcement agencies in times of emergency, Bryan refers to Amateur Radio as the original form of social media. On January 20th, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of WGY, the Association will be creating a "Special Event" using the call letters W7Y (since WGY is taken, the "7" represents "G" in the alphabet). Find out how you can participate at www.egara.club
2022-02-1413 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYTom McCarthyTom McCarthy was one of the last music disc jockeys on WGY, serving for seven years starting in the mid 1970s. Tom has put in 50 years in the broadcasting business; an amazing feat!
2022-02-0726 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYPeter RiefNews Anchor Peter Rief is known for his one-of-a-kind news style and distinctive voice.Peter had two runs with WGY and a long association with talk host Mike Gallagher in Albany and NYC.
2022-02-0730 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYAndrew WilkowTalk Host Andrew Wilkow left a major impression at WGY as he joined the station during a time when WGY was looking for a fresh take on the news/talk format.
2022-02-0726 minWireless: 100 Years of WGYChris HunterChris Hunter is the Vice President of Collections & Exhibitions at the Museum of Innovation & Science in Schenectady, NY. He shares some of the most incredible stories about WGY's early years with WGY Morning Host Doug Goudie, including why WGY almost didn't happen and what brought Harry Houdini and Amelia Earhart to the station.
2022-02-0726 minUpstate Issues with WGY's Diane DonatoFamous Events Put Schenectady County in the SpotlightSchenectady County has been the historical epicenter of many inventions and famous people, making its impact on state, national and world history profound. In this episode of Upstate Issues, Mary Zawacki, Director of the Schenectady Historical Foundation, shares facts from our past touching on traders during pre-revolutionary times, General Electric, early trains, and broadcasting firsts such as the licensing of WGY. She also talks about ways the Schenectady Historical Foundation is preserving the stories and artifacts of the past through maintaining historical sites and providing digital resources for people from around the world.
2022-02-0414 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYNoelle Falvo-Weeks (Daughter of Don Weeks)The heart and soul of WGY for 30 years was, and in many ways still is iconic morning man Don Weeks. We speak with with Don's daughter Noelle to find out more about not just the broadcaster, but the father and the man who started the day for tens of thousands of Capital Region radio listeners for so many years. (BONUS: LISTEN ALL THE WAY TO THE VERY END FOR A SPECIAL PIECE OF DON WEEKS AUDIO)
2022-01-1936 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYAaron BrilbeckAaron Brilbeck took on one of the hardest assignments of anyone in the WGY newsroom. On September 11th, 2001, Aaron went to Ground Zero following the attacks to report for WGY. His description of those days in New York will send a shiver down your back. Aaron also shares stories of his years as a television Anchor and Reporter and many other local stories that were covered during his tenure on WGY.
2022-01-1931 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYGreg FosterGreg Foster was Program Director at WGY in the early 2000s and oversaw an award winning programming and news staff.He discusses the evolution of WGY during that time period and some behind-the-scenes stories never before told publicly.Greg Foster is still with iHeartRadio, working in Denver at another heritage radio station, KOA AM/FM.
2022-01-1930 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJim GagliardiWe call Jim Gagliardi "The Gold Standard" in the WGY Newsroom with good reason. There is no one quite like Jimmy. "Gags" has been in broadcasting since 1968! Prior to WGY, he was a radio announcer on a "beautiful music" station. He also talks about his obsession with Gordon Lightfoot and the Moody Blues in a fashion that can only be described as "Gagliardi Style." Jim currently anchors WGY News in afternoon drive and occasional weekends.
2022-01-1938 min
Wireless: 100 Years of WGYJoe GallagherMany know Joe Gallagher from his long running weekend show that showcased his unique sense of humor and community-focused interviews. However, Joe actually started on WGY in 1983 in afternoon drive. He discusses his career in radio, WGY greats like Don Weeks and many others with WGY's Mike Patrick.
2022-01-1252 min
Fox Sports Weekends With Zach HarrisPreviewing Travers DayBilly Blake of WGY New joins the show to preview the Travers Stakes and give you his cold hard lock of the day.
2021-08-2713 minFox Sports Weekends With Zach HarrisWhat Is Wrong With The EaglesBilly Blake of WGY News joins Zach to examine what is wrong with this 2020 Philadelphia Eagles team, is it really all Carson Wentz's fault?
2020-09-2715 minFox Sports Weekends With Zach HarrisPreakness Preview, Tiz The Law, & Horse Racing AwardsBilly Blake of WGY News joins Zach to preview the Preakness, talk about Tiz The Law and his legacy, also explains what goes into the end of the year awards for horse racing.
2020-09-2711 minFox Sports Weekends With Zach HarrisKentucky Derby, Eagles Football, & MoreWGY's Bill Blake joins the show to talk horses, Eagles, and so much more.
2020-09-0640 min
Heart Talk on WGYStatins, Heart Health and CancerAbout 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease. New research suggests a relationship between statins and cancer. Dr. Robert Benton is the Director of Research at Capital Cardiology Associates. He's in the WGY studio to explain the connection.
2020-02-0925 min
The WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherWGY's Station Psychologist Talks with JoeNot much help for Joe on this one
2019-10-2403 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe & the Cha Cha Cha!The WGY Security Dept. thought something was wrong with Joe arriving at the the station for his show
2019-10-0202 minHeart Talk on WGYNational Fruits and Veggies MonthCatrina K is a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. She joins us today to talk National Fruits & Veggies Month™ (NFVM). One of the challenges of a healthy lifestyle is trying to find new or creative ways to add fresh fruits and vegetables to our daily diet. Catrina is in the WGY studio today to share some tips on getting fresh this month!
2019-09-2225 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe is Upset Over the WGY Security Dept. Laughing at HimJoe was asked by WGY Security a few weeks ago to remove his car from the WGY Manager Only parking spot. Joe is calling to see why they laughed at him when he said that maybe he was the station manager
2019-06-1402 minUpstate Issues with WGY's Diane DonatoThe iHeartRadio Opioid ForumMedical and recovery experts from the Capital Region discuss the Opioid Epidemic. Presented by the New York Alliance Against Insurance Fraud and hosted by WGY's Diane Donato.
2019-06-0654 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherAlysha and Havoc In the WGY Newsroomplus a chat about St. Patrick's Day weekend
2019-03-1908 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherSister Station Manager Is on to Joe's AnticsOne of WGY's s sister station managers heard Joe and calls him
2019-02-2002 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe's Hallway Antics Involving WGY's Sister StationsHe needs a chaperone
2019-02-2001 min2019-01-3001 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe's Parked in the Reserved for Station Manager Parking Spot Again!He gets a phone call from WGY Security
2019-01-1502 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherThe WGY Judge Rules on Zach vs. GDawgZach pulls a fast one on GDawg. The WGY judge now has the case
2018-11-2607 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe Calls WGY Lost & FoundHis right shoe went missing last weekend at the station
2018-11-2603 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherWGY Security Calls Our Great PhilosopherWGY security wants to know why Joe entered the WGY parking lot in reverse
2018-11-1503 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherReviving Your Romance with a Slow Dancing Segment on WGY!Joe was playing some nice music for his listeners to slow dance at home and revive their romance
2018-10-3102 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherWGY Gift Shop Specials...or are they?People chanting outside Joe's studio, and then Marge call with WGY Gift Shop specials. Specials that Joe thinks are questionable
2018-10-0303 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe Talks with the WGY Station PsychologistIt's about another one of his dreams
2018-09-2502 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe Chews Out His Listeners!for not going to his WGY weekend morning blog
2018-09-2401 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherThe Condos @ WGY.Com Update & MoreMore info on the proposed condos at WGY.com designed by World Famous designer GDawg
2018-06-0803 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherSingle Ladies of WGY (SLOW)Marge calls Joe about their upcoming fashion show
2018-04-0804 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherWGY Security Dept. Gets a Kick Out of JoeJoe is not happy as to why the WGY Security Dept. finds him amusing
2018-03-1002 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherThe Condos at WGY Dot ComJoe says he is working on his latest idea
2018-02-1800 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherOnly Once Every 400 Years!It has been said that someone like WGY's Joe G. only comes along once every 400 years. Plus golfing and aprons.
2018-02-1206 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherMarge Complains About Joe Kicking a Football in WGY's HallwayPlus, Joe has a recording of him speaking when he was a baby
2018-02-0603 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe Rips the January & February Pages Out of the Calendar!Fed up with the cold weather, Joe rips both the January and February pages out of the WGY Control Room calendar
2018-01-0602 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe Demonstrates for Management the Four Easy Steps to Giving Him a Christmas BonusThe 4 easy steps for WGY to give Joe a Christmas Bonus
2018-01-0602 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherHe Claims He Wasn't Going to CryJoe was working under the WGY fake Christmas tree, and his shirt got caught on one of the needles. It sounded like he was going to cry, but he assures us he wasn't about to do so
2017-12-1201 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherWGY Security Dept. Wants Joe to Emcee Their Christmas_PartyJoe respectively declines after hearing the details
2017-12-0202 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherStation Wants Joe to Become Superhero King Prize for WGYDressing up like a superhero delivering prizes to lucky listeners who won them on WGY
2017-11-2201 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe & Zach Talk Swimming Pools and ParadesNot preparing the swimming pool for the winter - ouch! And Zach is driving another iHeartmedia station's van (Not WGY) in the Christmas Parade. Joe is flabbergasted!
2017-11-1503 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherWGY - 95 Years of Great Radio Until Joe Goes On-Air with No Show Prep Whatsoever!Joe stated that either he left his show prep at home or another announcer in the building stole it for his/her show. Producer Zack zings Joe bad!
2017-11-0202 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe Calls WGY's Instant Raise LineLooking for, what he thinks, is a well-deserved raise.
2017-10-1302 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherJoe Visits the Wizard of Widgee (WGY) But Is Scared AwayJoe decided to visit the Wizard of Widgee (WGY) to ask why employees are not allowed to bid on the station's Online Auction. He left in a hurry very disappointed!
2017-09-1302 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherNew Area Code (not zipcode, Joe) Being Added to the Capital Region of NYSJoe hopes the new area code and current area code will get along. Oops, and another phone call from the WGY Security Dept.
2017-08-2402 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherThe Station Owes Me Coffee!I was running down the hallway with my coffee to get into the studio on time for my show. As I was running, my coffee was apparently spilling on the hallway carpet. The WGY Security Guard noticed some some coffee stains on the carpeting, and said he will tell management, so they can charge me for the cleaning bill. Are you nuts? The station should reimburse me as I lost some of my expensive coffee on their darn carpet!
2017-07-3002 minThe WGY Weekend with Joe GallagherMarge Teases Joe About her Gift ShopMarge calls into the show to talk about her new Chuck and Kelly porch cutout in the WGY gift shop.
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