If you’re not from Central New York, you wouldn’t expect a discussion about colonoscopies on a top 40 radio station.
But if you are, you know that’s just an added bonus of listening to Ted & Amy.
Ted Long and Amy Robbins are the hosts Ted & Amy In The Morning, a daily radio show on the Syracuse radio station FM -93.1 (better known as “93Q”). The local community knows the two for their hilarious and heartfelt personalities.
“I can either do this, or bag groceries. Those are pretty much the only two jobs I’ve ever had,” said Long, who has worked at the station for 31 years.
Long began his radio career changing tapes on Sunday morning for religious shows, eventually getting hired by 93Q after attending Onondaga Community College. Robbins, a graduate of Ithaca College, was brought on to the morning show five years later.
The two have hosted the morning show together for 26 years, cementing their status as radio legends in Central New York.
“We really had great chemistry right off the bat,” said Long.
Off the airwaves, it’s the same way. Long and Robbins have become friends after 10 A.M.
“We socialize with our families outside of work. We get along great,” said Long.
The two are also particularly strong influences throughout the area, getting their hands on various charities and non-profits, including hosting the New York State Fair, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s “Race for the Cure,” and reading at several elementary schools throughout the year.
“When we go to elementary schools – we read a lot at schools – people always think that we’re married. But we’re not married to each other, we’re married to other people,” said Robbins.
When you listen to “Ted & Amy” on the radio, one thing immediately stands out – their hilarious dynamics. They feed off of each other like any great radio duo: Long provides the jokes, Robbins provides the heart. Their ball-busting, friendly relationship has been an ongoing highlight of the show.
“He still makes me laugh, which is amazing. Sometimes, well, not as much as he used to,” quips Robbins.
“We still find each other really fun to work with.”
While Long and Robbins become older, one of their worries is losing touch with their audience, one that continues to grow younger than the co-hosts.
“Hopefully, we’re still relevant in years to come,” said Long.
That’s not something they should worry about.
Relevancy should be irrelevant to icons.
