Hey there! It's me, Brian. Since you're here, let me tell you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Albany and currently live there with my girlfriend Samantha and our two cute little doggies named Biggie and Tiny. Adding to the nuthouse is my son Brody who is growing up incredibly fast, but getting more and more talented, funny, and handsome by the day. I feel very lucky to be able to spend time with you in the morning making you laugh, making you think, and sometimes even making you a little angry. But man, it's a privilege to do the show each and every day with Chrissy. I enjoy writing and talking about all things sports, wildlife, Capital Region nostalgia, interesting local people, and any and all of the quirky things I observe while living in the 518. E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
Brian
Hey Bills Fans! I Know You Don’t Want to Hear This, But…
:13 Seconds. That's how close you were, Bills fans. By the time you're finished reading this sentence, 13 seconds will have passed.
Bills fans, I know you don't want to hear this, but your team played their absolute tails off last night. It was...
Upstate Dad Shares Viral Pics of Lousy-Looking Lunches – Are They That Bad?
The photos of the cafeteria food seen in the photos below won't make it to an Instagram page #FOODPORN, but they're not necessarily the most appalling looking meals either. See the images below - would your children eat it?
According to a story in the New York Post, the dad of a teenager in Upstate New York put his son's school on blast by posting photos taken by the child of some school meals re
Violent Volcanic Eruption (8,000 Miles Away) was Detected in Upstate NY
Can a volcanic eruption 8,000 miles away affect us here in the Capital Region?
Ross Lazear, a scientist with the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany has been following the undersea volcanic eruption off the coast of New Zealand, and he's come to some pretty interesting conclusions...
Looking for a ‘Mafia-Friendly’ Bar in Upstate to Watch Bills/Pats? The Best are Right Here!
The NFL Playoffs kick-off this weekend, and these next two weeks are my favorite of the entire season; it's like March Madness for the NFL. We have games on Saturday, Sunday, and even Monday night this weekend.
For many in the Capital Region, and throughout New York state, all eyes will be on the Bills versus Patriots clash on Saturday night in primetime, 8:15 pm on ESPN.
It...
Upstate Woman Shares Joyful Video of a Surfing Bald Eagle!
See the video below of a Bald Eagle, joyfully surfing on a stick in the river, and then taking it into the air using it like a hoverboard.
The Bald Eagle we see in the video below isn't fully grown, we know that because its head isn't completely white. Ou...
Growing Herd of Majestic White Deer Live in Upstate NY. But Where?
There's a growing herd of very rare, white deer that are not only surviving in Upstate New York, but they're flourishing as well. It defies all laws of nature, considering that these majestic-looking creatures could be an easy meal for hungry predators. In ...
When Can New Yorkers Finally Bet Sports on an App? Reports Say Soon
We keep hearing that New Yorkers will be able to bet on sports using an App. But when?
We've been hearing the commercials - heck I've even voiced some of the ads for the DraftKings Sportsbook App on WGNA, telling New Yorkers to get ready, soon you will be able to legally bet on sports in New York using an app. But wh...
Take a Break from Winter with Some 1950s Storytown USA Nostalgic Charm
When it comes to Lake George's history and charming nostalgia, including the very early days of Storytown USA and The Great Escape, few are more knowledgable than Bob Carroll.
Carrol lives in Los Angeles now, but he was born in Johnstown and lived in the Capital Region for many years. Hi...
How Does Santa Do It? Old History Says with Help From Man in Albany!
Historians, parents, and children alike have often debated the merits of one Santa Claus and his uncanny ability to span the globe on Christmas Eve so efficiently, every child on the planet gets to wake the next morning to the delight of gifts under the tree...
Ranking the 15 Best Movies Ever Made in Upstate New York
Lights, Camera, Upstate! See below how we ranked the 15 best movies filmed in Upstate, New York.
What do A Quiet Place, The Irishman, Salt, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Horse Whisperer, Slap Shot, The Other Guys, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Ironweed all have in common? You gue...