Northshire Saratoga: Gary Locatelli - The Guy Behind the Glasses - in conversation with Chris Linendoll

Locatelli will share the funny, heartfelt, and often unexpected journey that took him from a small-town childhood in Johnstown, New York, to life behind the microphone as the beloved “Uncle Vito” on PYX 106.

What happens when a shy kid with a transistor radio grows up to become one of the Capital Region’s most recognizable radio personalities?

Filled with colorful family stories, unforgettable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and behind-the-scenes radio memories, this memoir is about much more than broadcasting. It’s about growing up, finding your voice, overcoming life’s challenges, and discovering that the people and experiences that shape us often become the stories worth telling.

Whether you’re a longtime listener, a fan of classic radio, or simply enjoy memoirs rich with humor, nostalgia, and heart, The Guy Behind the Glasses offers an honest and entertaining look at a life well lived—one story at a time.

Gary S. Locatelli is best known to New York’s Capital Region audiences as Uncle Vito on PYX 106 and television’s Ranger Danger. A storyteller, broadcaster, musician, and entertainer, he spent three decades connecting with audiences through humor, creativity, and unforgettable characters.