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
Brian
December’s Hometown Hero: House Full of Love
Please take a few minutes out of your busy day to listen to the call Chrissy and I made to Sally Benoit telling her that she was the December Hometown Hero. Sally and her amazing husband live about 90 minutes west of Albany but their story could inspire those nationwide. It's literally like a mov…
14 Underappreciated Things I’m Thankful For
14 Underappreciated Things I'm Thankful For
November Hometown Hero Is 9-Yr-Old Grappling Cancer
We called 9-year-old Cody Alessi from Stuyvesant while he was in school to tell him he was the Hometown Hero For November and probably caught him off guard a bit but it was certainly worth it. Take a listen!
God Bless Homer: 88-Year-Old Hometown Hero
Homer LaVoie from Schodak is an 88-year-old Navy Vet who told us he was aboard the USS Great Sitkin during the Korean War in the 50s.
He also shared some other wonderful things about his long and storied life when Chrissy and I called to inform him that he was being honored as the Hometown…
He also shared some other wonderful things about his long and storied life when Chrissy and I called to inform him that he was being honored as the Hometown…
Cat Badge Fever: Cute Photo Of Albany Cop w Kittens Goes Viral
Photographs of an Albany Police Officer posing with some recently rescued - and super cute kittens - has gone viral. The photographs, seen throughout day on the Albany Police Department facebook, has generated hundred of shares. Many people commented on how appreciative they were of the work by the…
Rock Legend: Albany’s ‘Northway’ Speed Limit Inspired ’80s Hit
"It took me 16 hours to get to L.A.
Gonna write me up a 125
Post my face wanted dead or alive
Take my license, all that jive
I can't drive 55!"
Sammy Hagar claims that he was traveling through Albany when he got the speeding ticket that inspired his '80s hit "I Can&ap…
Gonna write me up a 125
Post my face wanted dead or alive
Take my license, all that jive
I can't drive 55!"
Sammy Hagar claims that he was traveling through Albany when he got the speeding ticket that inspired his '80s hit "I Can&ap…
Proud Teen Nominates Dad As September’s Hometown Hero (VIDEO)
15-year-old Aiden from Guilderland wrote into WGNA asking that his father, Matthew, be our Hometown Hero for Septemeber. We were happy to call and speak with Matthew on his day off to tell him the great news, which he humbly accepted.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Coming To Palace Theatre
Fans of comedian Sebastian Maniscalco are beaming with excitement at post while others are reading this saying to themselves, "Sebastian who?" "Maniscotti what?" Months ago, that was me. But back in January, I stumbled upon the Sebastian Maniscalco Standup Special: Stay Hungry…
‘Racially Insensitive’ H.S. Soccer Game Cancelled
A superintendent at a Massachusetts high school has canceled a planned 'whiteout' fundraiser soccer game after enough people complained. Why you ask? Because words matter according to the super, and the term 'whiteout' was deemed racially insensitive.
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…