I've got a long connection to the Mohawk Valley, having attended Utica schools and graduating from Utica College with a B.S. Degree in Public Relations. I've hosted a number of radio programs, and my voice has been heard on the local airwaves through the years. When I'm not broadcasting, I enjoy reading science publications and sci-fi novels, traveling to some favorite vacation spots, and anything "Star Trek". I am a native of the Utica area and have many friends and family members in the area.
Greg McShea
Take A Look At Total Lunar Eclipse ‘Blood Moon’ [VIDEO]
With cloudy skies in central New York last night, some of us didn't great a great view of the total lunar eclipse in the night sky, but we had another chance to view it early this morning. If you missed it, watch this CNN video of the event.
‘Star Trek’ Plea For William Shatner With ‘Greg On The Go’ [VIDEO]
If you're a "Trekker" like me, you probably can't wait until the next Star Trek movie, which I read was debuting in 2016. That would make it's arrival in theaters coincide with Star Trek's 50th Anniversary, as the TV show began in 1966 on NBC. So, wouldn't you think that Paramount Pictures would make sure that William Shatner, the original Captain James T. Kirk would be asked to be in th
‘The Beatles’ On ‘Shindig’ TV Show 50 Years Ago [VIDEO]
The big year for "The Beatles" to break in the USA was 1964, and on this day of that year, they appeared performing three songs on the American TV show "Shindig."
Just For Laughs – Weird Al ‘Eats It’ [VIDEO]
Nobody does better song parodies than "Weird Al" Yankovic. In fact, when I play some songs on 96.1 WODZ like "My Sharona", I think of "Weird Al's" "My Bologna", or "Jeopardy", I think of his parody, "I Lost On Jeopardy". "Just For Laughs", let's see what he can do with a Michael Jackson tune.
Enter Yuengling Oktoberfest Beer
If you've been listiening to your "Beer Break At Work" weekday afternoons on 96.1 WODZ, you know by now that there are a number of Octoberfest beers out there. Enter "Yuengling Oktoberfest" from D.G. Yuengling & Son Brewery of Pottsville, Pensylvania.
It’s ‘National Fire Prevention Week’, Time To Check Your Smoke Detectors
This is "National Fire Prevention Week", a time when we should take note of things we can do in our homes to keep us safe from fire and it's effects. I remember when I was a kid at Miller School in Utica, it was always exciting when that big red fire engine, the Utica Firemen and of course "Sparky The Fire Dog" came to our school during this week (and we got to go outside and g
Flashback To 60s Teen Music Shows [VIDEO]
When I was a kid growing up in the Cornhill section of Utica in the 1960s, we didn't have MTV or VH1 to see rock 'n roll on TV. We watched shows like "American Bandstand", "Shindig" and Hullabaloo". Yes, there actually was a show called, "Hullabaloo".
Making Strides During ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ [VIDEO]
October is "Breast Cancer Awareness Month", a time when we can learn more about the disease, and how to help research efforts.
Utica’s Annette Funicello’s Debut On TV’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” [VIDEO]
One of Utica's shining stars of the 1950s and 60s was the late Annette Funicello. We remember Annette's career starring in all those beach movies, a singer with hit records, and one of the original "Mouseketeers." On this day in 1955, "The Mickey Mouse Club" featuring 12-year old Annette debuted on TV.
Enjoy Fall Fest At HCCC This Weekend
Now that it's October and the leaves are showing some true colors in central New York, there are a number of fall events coming our way. This weekend, you can take in "Fall Fest And Alumni Weekend" at Herkimer County Community College.
‘The Who’ Makes U.S. TV Debut In 1965 [VIDEO]
One of the longest lasting "British Invasion" groups, "The Who" made its debut on American television on this day in 1965. They appeared on the ABC-TV show, "Shindig", a teen music program of the time. I enjoy playing "The Who" on 96.1 WODZ, as their music is so diverse.
‘Great American Beer Festival’ In Colorodo This Week [VIDEO]
If you're a craft beer lover, you know that this week's "Great American Beer Festival" is the "Holy Grail" of beer competitions. In fact, "Saranac Adirondack Lager" got a huge kick-start years ago for the F.X. Matt Brewery wining a gold medal. Since then, several Saranac beers have captured numerous awards at the festival.