As a native of Connecticut who is new to the Capital Region, I’m no stranger to a sports fanbase that roots for a little bit of everything. Yankees vs. Red Sox, Giants vs. Patriots, Jets vs. themselves…the rivalries I’ve grown up watching and made a career talking about. I’m excited to bring my passion for sports talk to the airwaves at The Team! I come to WTMM after three seasons as a Color Analyst for Quinnipiac University’s men’s and women’s hockey team broadcasts on ESPN+. I grew up listening to sports talk radio and grew that love into a career, which led me to run Quinnipiac’s student-run radio station, WQAQ 98.1-FM (go Bobcats!). I'm also the radio voice of the Albany FireWolves, so don't miss those games starting in December, and don't forget to Pack The House! I’ve met some great people during my time at QU, and with the Hartford Yard Goats, Valley Blue Sox, and other places along the way. They all taught me one thing: leave no story untold. I’ll tell all of those stories every weekday from 3-7 PM on The Drive with Charlie & Dan.
Dan Bahl
Get Schooled! The Capital Region’s Ten Best Public High Schools
From academics, to teachers, to clubs and activities offered, only a few local high schools stand above the rest. Here are the top ten, according to Niche.
Have You Heard of This Mysterious ‘Phantom Town’ in Upstate New York?
If you look on most old maps, deep in the heart of Delaware County, New York, you'll find the town of Agloe. Yet, when you drive there, why isn't the town there?
Vacation Be Darned, as Upstate New York Firefighter Makes ‘Magical’ Save
Paul Bucher, a Poughkeepsie Fire Department Lieutenant, may have been on vacation, but he sprung to action to save a life at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
These 21 Players Stand Between a NY Yankees’ Star and His Date with History
Aaron Judge is pursuing home run history for the New York Yankees, but he must hurdle some of baseball's biggest legends to get to the top of the leaderboard.
These Five Shocking Cuts Could Haunt New York’s Football Teams
Tuesday was roster cut day in the NFL, and these five players, cut by New York football teams, shocked members of the fanbase. Will their teams miss them?
Five New York Baseball Injuries So Bizarre, Fans Didn’t Believe They Happened
Sports injuries are serious things, but sometimes, athletes injure themselves in ways that sports fans in New York and beyond can never even imagine.
It’s Truly Insane That New Yorkers Have ‘Seen’ Bigfoot This Many Times
A recent study was published detailing the amount of times that Bigfoot has been "seen" in New York, and how the Empire State stacks up to the rest of the U.S.
New Yorker Sells ‘Mint’ Card of Yankees’ Legend, and It Goes for a Huge Price
A New York Yankees' legend is also the face on one of the most rare trading cards in sports history, and a mint copy of it sold for a record price at auction.
State Workers Steal $1.6M from Capital Region! How Texts Got Them Caught
If you put something online, it can be found forever, and two Capital Region state workers are behind bars for sharing compromising criminal info over text.
The Amount of Crime Reported in Albany Every Year Since 1996
New York State's Crime Index breaks down crime statistics by county, and this is how many crimes have been reported to Albany's City PD since the year 1996.
You’re Hired! Which Job is Most Common in Albany, New York?
Albany, New York has thousands of residents, and thousands of jobs, and people are working these jobs more than others in the Capital Region.
Americans Hate New York Drivers, But Which States are Hated More?
A survey recently ranked New York drivers as some of the worst in the country, but there were a few states that are considered even worse. Do we deserve it?
If You’re an Albany Baseball Fan, You NEED These Ten Items on eBay
If you're looking to add to your memorabilia collection, or if you're shopping for the Albany baseball fan in your life, these ten items are a must-have.
Which Capital Region Schools are Investing in Your Students the Most? [RANKINGS]
When it comes to your kids, you want to send them to a school that will invest in their future. These ten Capital Region schools are doing so more than most.
Ten New York Athletes’ Careers Cut Short by Brutal Injuries
New York sports fans have seen a number of incredible athletes over the years, but a few of those careers were cut short by a string of brutal injuries.
Watch NY Yankees’ Fans Trash ‘Poverty Franchise’ in Queens [VIRAL VIDEO]
The Yankees have always considered the Mets to be their "little brother", and Yankees' fans were quick to remind their cross-town rivals of that this week.
Schenectady Man Gets Hurt, Trapped in Adirondacks, Then What Happens?
It was a scary scene as forest rangers were called to the scene at Mount Marcy in Keene, New York to tend to a Schenectady man who had been injured.
This Sucks: NY Yankees’ Fan Goes Viral For Disgusting ‘Straw’ Substitute
A video from last night's Yankees' game has gone viral, showing an inventive fan making a straw out of something few fans would ever dream of trying to use.
New York Yankees’ Savior to Return Soon? Why He Might Have to Be
As Giancarlo Stanton readies himself for a return to the Yankees, the expectations have never been higher on New York's power-hitting designated hitter.
Traitors! These Ten Players Played for Both New York Baseball Teams
It's rare to see an athlete play for two teams in the same city, but when it comes to the New York Yankees and Mets, these ten players suited up for them both.
Six Capital Region Counties Among 25 Best for Young Professionals
When starting out in the real world, New Yorkers are choosing these counties to live in more than most. How do Capital Region counties stack up against the rest?
See Inside New York’s Yankee Stadium ‘Like You’ve Never Seen Before’
Technology is allowing us to see things we've never seen before, and a video showing unbelievable drone footage of Yankee Stadium is going viral for just that.
What Would New Yorkers Do to Keep Eating Fast Food? Shocking Answers
Fast food: it tastes great, but you usually regret it when you're done. New Yorkers don't seem to mind, however, and would go to great lengths to keep eating it.
This Former Buffalo Sabres’ Captain is a Psychopath for This Crazy Routine
There's pregame routines, and then there's what Jack Eichel would do as a member of the Buffalo Sabres. His pregame ritual recently went viral, and it's a lot.
Car Hits Golf Cart in Kinderhook, NY, and the Result is Devastating
Two vehicles (one car, one golf cart) were involved in a crash on Route 9 in Kinderhook over the weekend, and unfortunately, the result is as bad as you'd think.
Ten More Inventions You Didn’t Know Were From Upstate New York
From household items, to tools for workers, to a mainstay in baseball, here are ten more thing you didn't know were invented in Upstate New York.
NY Yankees’ Bleacher Creatures Reached a New Level of Bizarre Last Night
There's fans being bored, and then there's this. Cameras caught a New York Yankees' fan in the middle of giving another fan a haircut...in the middle of the game!
Get X-cited! Fan Fest for This Popular Sci-Fi Show Coming to Saratoga
On the heels of the X-Files Preservation Collection museum opening its doors, the Saratoga Spring-based business will be hosting its first-ever X-Files Fan Fest.
This New Story Proves the Obvious: Former NY Giants’ GM Was a Disgrace
Every New York Giants' fan knows that Dave Gettleman's tenure with the team was rough, and this story from the 2018 NFL Draft just adds on to that reputation.
Capital Region Man Attempts to Impersonate a Sheriff, and It Goes Horribly
A man from Fulton County, NY attempted to impersonate a sheriff in order to get onto a person's property, and in a surprise to no one, it went horribly wrong.