Brian

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

Great Escape Announces Opening Date, New Park Guidelines
It's taken nearly a year, but things do appear to be (sort of) getting back to normal. Talks of concerts, sporting events and theme parks reopening are the glimmer of hope we need to get to the other side  Just last week, we learned that the Governor announced that certain outdoor venues may begin r…
Saugerties’ Ian Flanigan Finishes 3rd on ‘The Voice’
Ian Flanigan first won over Blake Shelton back in the middle of October when his blind audition performance of Zac Brown Bands "Colder Weather" caused the superstar to tell the 30-year-old that he had "a once in a lifetime voice."  Over the next few weeks, viewers of The Voice fe…
Saugerties Country Star Advances on ‘The Voice’
We felt that going in to the Knockout Rounds on NBC's The Voice, Ian Flanigan from Saugerties made the right song choice to continue deliver the knockout blow to fellow Team Blake contestant Ian Pyle.  Pyle sang 'In My Blood' by Shawn Mendes while  Flanigan, 30, selected 'Beautiful Crazy' by Luke Co…
Country Star from Saugerties To Battle Monday Night on ‘The Voice’
In an interview that you'll be able to hear Monday morning right around 7:10AM, the country/ bluegrass style singer that Blake Shelton referred to as a "once in a lifetime" vocalist told Brian and Chrissy on GNA that he'll make his return to NBC's The Voice on Monday night at 8PM.  These a…
‘Get Up Here Girl!’ – Lee Brice Stuns Local Singer
Country star Lee Brice paid a visit to the Capital Region a little over a week ago, but this show, this event was a little different.  Unlike previous performances in our area, this one came with very little hype and hardly any fanfare, yet made an indelible mark on the few Capital Region resid…
Local Farmers Markets Now Taking Online Orders
If you want to support our local farmers and load up on some of the best produce around, this will be come as good news.  Two local farmers markets have created an  an online ordering service complete with curbside pick-up featuring some of the areas best produce, meats, syrups and other g…