Radio Split Ranch
Radio Split Ranch
Warren Garling
From Church Reader to Sports Icon: Rodger Wyland’s 40-Year Albany Journey
1 hour 4 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2026 at 11:17 am.
Radio Roots Begin
Scripture to Sports
TV Breakthrough in Altoona
Albany Career Begins
Saratoga Trial by Fire
Reporting the Capital Region
Brandon Brooks Connection
Becoming the 11 O’Clock Anchor
Radio Side Hustle Starts
TV, Radio, and Quick Takes
Lacrosse and Play-by-Play
Life Beyond the Studio
Super Bowl Memories
Back to the River
Saturday Mornings on The River
Movies, Music, and Weather
Clean Air Challenge Promo
Kent State Reflections
More Rock, More Events
River Listener Mail
Boston and the Doobies
Final Songs and Farewell
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This month veteran sportscaster Rodger Wyland shares the story of his 40-year career at WNYT and his unexpected start in Altoona at age 15. From his start in Pennsylvania to his move to Albany, his work across TV, radio and print, and his memorable moments covering local teams, Saratoga, and Super Bowls, it's all here.
The conversation also reflects on how local media has changed, Rodger’s play-by-play role at UAlbany, and his community involvement, offering a concise look at a lifetime in regional sports broadcasting.