TOP TALENT WITH RICHIE

Piano Prodigy /Grammy Nominated Joey Alexander

Go on your favorite music site and take one listen to this incredible child prodigy keyboardist, Joey Alexander.  Your mouth will drop.  I had the unique opportunity to speak with him to promote his concert here in Troy NY on Jan 27th, 2018.  We delve into his background, his approach to learning a song, and I also will attempt here to see if I can learn even 2 seconds of a Joey Alexander piece.  (Spoiler alert - not good!)
After the interview, I will have a musical response to the scammer who keeps calling me, sending me text messages, and pretending to be overseas with no money -begging me to send some via Western Union (Spoiler alert #2 - FAT CHANCE).
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"THE VOICE" WINNER SAWYER FREDERICKS

He WON Season 8 of NBC's "THE VOICE".  Is there life AFTER a career highlight like that at such an early age?  Plus a quick game of "Would You Rather", and much more.  I also will, as a continuing public service, rhyme the news of the past week.  Programming note: Although THE TOP originates from the Albany, NY area and thus local references,  I also include national stories as well.  ENJOY! 

Bonus Podcast: Maria Papa From Perreca Reveals Her Secret Eggs Purgatory Recipe

In addition to this podcas you will also find a written list of ingredients so you don't have to write frantically as you drive (bad!).  Go to www.hirerichie.com and scroll down on the home page til you see my podcast promo.  There is a button that takes you to the recipe.  (and feel free to roam around the site in case you are planning an event where you want entertainment (shameless plug).   
 
Enjoy! -and PLEASE save a doggie bag for me when you make YOUR eggs purgatory!

Maria From Perreca’s Pt 1 and Snowblower Eulogy

You don’t have to be from Schenectady, New York to be familiar with  the iconic Perecca’s Bakery and More Perecca’s Restaurant.  Their bread alone is legendary. What famous celebrities still order it? Just how old is that pizza oven?  Little pieces of trivia and exciting news will be shared by owner Maria Papa.  Plus I’ll have a rhyming eulogy for my defunct snowblower.  (And no, this is not meant to be an infomercial)

THE TOP with "Rhymin' Richie" and THE VOICE finalist MORIAH FORMICA

Join veteran Albany radio personality/ song satirist "Rhymin' Richie" Phillips as he hosts his very first podcast.  And his first guest?  He "takes it to THE TOP" and scores a fun interview with Moriah Formica from NBC's THE VOICE. 
She takes us all behind the curtain and explains the arduous process of getting a spot on this blockbuster show.  It's an amazing story, especially for someone 17 years old!