Wireless: 100 Years of WGY

News Radio 810 and 103.1 WGY (WGY-AM)

Intimate interviews with the people behind the iconic voices known so well to Capital Region radio listeners. WGY's Mike Patrick speaks to WGY announcers, news anchors, and hosts spanning the last seven decades as we celebrate WGY's 100th year in service in 2022.

  1. Joe Gallagher

    01/12/2022

    Joe Gallagher

    Many know Joe Gallagher from his long running weekend show that showcased his unique sense of humor and community-focused interviews. However, Joe actually started on WGY in 1983 in afternoon drive. He discusses his career in radio, WGY greats like Don Weeks and many others with WGY's Mike Patrick.

    52 min
  2. Jim Gagliardi

    01/19/2022

    Jim Gagliardi

    We call Jim Gagliardi "The Gold Standard" in the WGY Newsroom with good reason. There is no one quite like Jimmy. "Gags" has been in broadcasting since 1968! Prior to WGY, he was a radio announcer on a "beautiful music" station. He also talks about his obsession with Gordon Lightfoot and the Moody Blues in a fashion that can only be described as "Gagliardi Style." Jim currently anchors WGY News in afternoon drive and occasional weekends.

    38 min
  3. Greg Foster

    01/19/2022

    Greg Foster

    Greg Foster was Program Director at WGY in the early 2000s and oversaw an award winning programming and news staff. He discusses the evolution of WGY during that time period and some behind-the-scenes stories never before told publicly. Greg Foster is still with iHeartRadio, working in Denver at another heritage radio station, KOA AM/FM.

    30 min
  4. Aaron Brilbeck

    01/19/2022

    Aaron Brilbeck

    Aaron Brilbeck took on one of the hardest assignments of anyone in the WGY newsroom. On September 11th, 2001, Aaron went to Ground Zero following the attacks to report for WGY. His description of those days in New York will send a shiver down your back. Aaron also shares stories of his years as a television Anchor and Reporter and many other local stories that were covered during his tenure on WGY.

    32 min
  5. Noelle Falvo-Weeks (Daughter of Don Weeks)

    01/19/2022

    Noelle Falvo-Weeks (Daughter of Don Weeks)

    The heart and soul of WGY for 30 years was, and in many ways still is iconic morning man Don Weeks. We speak with with Don's daughter Noelle to find out more about not just the broadcaster, but the father and the man who started the day for tens of thousands of Capital Region radio listeners for so many years. (BONUS: LISTEN ALL THE WAY TO THE VERY END FOR A SPECIAL PIECE OF DON WEEKS AUDIO)

    36 min

  6. 02/07/2022

    Chris Hunter

    Chris Hunter is the Vice President of Collections & Exhibitions at the Museum of Innovation & Science in Schenectady, NY. He shares some of the most incredible stories about WGY's early years with WGY Morning Host Doug Goudie, including why WGY almost didn't happen and what brought Harry Houdini and Amelia Earhart to the station.

    27 min
  7. Andrew Wilkow

    02/07/2022

    Andrew Wilkow

    Talk Host Andrew Wilkow left a major impression at WGY as he joined the station during a time when WGY was looking for a fresh take on the news/talk format.

    27 min
  8. Peter Rief

    02/07/2022

    Peter Rief

    News Anchor Peter Rief is known for his one-of-a-kind news style and distinctive voice. Peter had two runs with WGY and a long association with talk host Mike Gallagher in Albany and NYC.

    31 min
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Intimate interviews with the people behind the iconic voices known so well to Capital Region radio listeners. WGY's Mike Patrick speaks to WGY announcers, news anchors, and hosts spanning the last seven decades as we celebrate WGY's 100th year in service in 2022.

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    News Radio 810 and 103.1 WGY (WGY-AM)
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  • Episodes
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