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
An Albany, NY Man Really Thought a Judge Would Believe This Trick?
Michael Fish of Albany, New York was already arrested, and his trial was approaching. So, he attempted to trick a judge into believing he was a good person.
This New York Yankees’ Fan Got ‘Rocked’ by a Houston Astros’ Star
In between innings at Yankee Stadium this weekend, a New York fan decided to test Justin Verlander's skills in "Rock, Paper Scissors", and it did not go well.
One Famous Athlete Born in Each of the Capital Region’s 11 Counties
A number of famous athletes were born and raised right here in the Capital Region. Here is one famous athlete from each of the 11 counties in the District.
Ten Capital Region Things That Newcomers Just Won’t Understand
Northway? The Egg? WHAT?! Here are ten things about the Capital Region that I simply could not understand when I first arrived at 104.5 The Team.
This Upstate NY Teen Tried to Impersonate a Principal, and ‘Failed’
An Upstate New York teen has been arrested, and faces felony charges, after an attempt to impersonate their school principal turned sinister very quickly.
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.
Ten New York Yankees’ Players Who Were Arrested, and Why
Every team has players, current and former, who have law trouble. The New York Yankees are no exception, and here are ten players you may not know were arrested.
What a Flip! This Girl is Every New York Yankees’ Fan’s New Favorite
While Aaron Judge ultimately sent New York Yankees' fans home happy, there was a different person who stole show show in the bleachers during yesterday's game.
Want to Be an Upstate NY Lifeguard? You’re in for a Bigger Pay Day!
There's a shortage of lifeguards across Upstate New York, and to combat this, the state is willing to pay more for your services on the water this summer.
How the New York Knicks Got Better, By Getting Worse, Last Night
No team was more active during the 2022 NBA Draft, than the New York Knicks. While they got worse in the short-term, their long-term prognosis got a bit better.
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.
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.