Brian was born and raised in the Capital Region and currently lives in Albany. He's the co-host of the GNA Morning Show with Brian and Chrissy. When he’s not watching sports, eating fro-yo, playing poker, or trying to get in a quick nap, he’s hanging out with Brody; his ridiculously talented and handsome son. “Radio is my passion and I’m living out my dream! Every day we get the chance to change someone’s mood, perhaps their perspective, and hopefully make them laugh! What’s better than that?” E-Mail: brian@wgna.com
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Albany Middle Schoolers Hospitalized After Pot Brownie Binge
An Albany Middle School was forced to send six of it's middle schoolers to the hospital on Tuesday after officials learned that drug-infused brownies were eaten by the students.
Proud Marine Mom Honors August Hometown Hero (Audio)
Penny Bartlett from Colonie is the proud Marine Mom of 26-year-old Ian and she wrote to us hoping we'd honor him as August's Hometown Hero. Mom also told us that her son may be slightly uncomfortable with the 'fanfare' that comes along with it and decided to spend a few min…
Popular ‘Late-Night’ Restaurant Moving To Lark Street
Without any fanfare and barely any notice, a popular late-night calzone restaurant has closed down it's only Albany location and re-opening up on Lark Street. The process is happening quite quickly and it appears as though they're on track to open up on Lark this Friday.
Colleague Blows Off Work For Fantasy Draft
I love Fantasy Football as much as the next guy or girl, but it's highly unlikely I'm ever going use my 'draft' as an excuse to miss work. I mean, I may miss work because of the draft (which I've never done, btw) but my boss would never know that! This actually happened to a colleague of mine. He'…
Barstool’s Pizza Review Of Red Front Goes Viral
It's no secret to anyone who follows the edgy and unpredictable world of Barstool Sports that it's founder Dave Portnoy aka 'El Presidente' is quite the polarizing figure, even when it comes to something as simple as a pizza review. Recently, he visited and reviewed pi…
16-Year-Old Becomes Millionaire Playing Fortnite (AUDIO)
Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf won 3 million dollars by taking home first place in the 'Fortnite World Cup' in NYC last Sunday. Kyle is 16-years-old and his life is basically set after dominating a game that many parents (and perhaps siblings) think of as a nuisance. The truth is, it doesn't matter what i…
PEACE OUT: Organizers Pull Plug On Woodstock 50
Woodstock 50: My what a longggg strange trip it's been! What started as a peaceful journey through Bethel Woods, turned a little bit trippy at Watkins Glen, then became a full-blown headache/hangover by the time organizers decided on doing a free show in Maryland.
Our Emotional Call To Remarkable July Hometown Hero
Chrissy and I have had the pleasure of contacting our Hometown Hero each month for nearly three years. We have never had a phone call quite like this. Frank Lockwood from Coxsackie is a man of true character and integrity. He's a priest, addictions counselor, volunteer firefighter, and to top it o…
Death Wish Coffee ‘Cafe’ Coming To Albany
One of the most talked about and beloved strong-tasting coffee brands (both locally and nationally) will be opening up their first ever stand-alone cafe in Albany part of a multi-million renovation project.
Chilly Neighbors Unable To Freeze Out ‘Ice Cold Beer’ Selling Kid
With Capital Region temperatures about to skyrocket this weekend, maybe a little side-hustle by your kids could help them generate enough cha-ching for a new bike, some video games, toys or even contribute to a local charity. This young man's cold marketing strategy was so successful, neighbors cal…