Author | Filmmaker | Host of Tola Talks
Tola Talks about the uproar over beautiful women and the Miss Universe photograph on Instagram, the Super Bowl, plus Happy Birthday to Martin Luther King Jr. and Tola Talks (100th show). On Movie Monday, Rich also reviews Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. Â Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks
Tola Talks about the A-listers who should have but didn’t get nominated for an Oscar this year and why, RIP tribute to the original Marlboro Man, plus we throwback to 1970 and give the Get Your SH!T Together Award to parents in Maryland who let their kids (ages 10 & 6) roam the streets by themselves. Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.
Tola Talks about hacker terrorists and the canceling of comedy, The Interview, US Army blimps over Washington, DC, and President Obama opening relations with Cuba. On Throwback Thursday, Rich also takes us a short ways back to 2012. Weekdays: youtube.com/tolatalks.
Tola Talks about his Weight Loss advice, The Discovery Channel’s man-eating snake, Nicki Minaj & Kim Basinger, and pays RIP tributes to Sam Kinison, Jim Morrison & John Lennon (anniversary of his death). On Movie Monday, Rich also reviews Birdman, starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Ed Norton, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis and Andrea Riseborough, and gives you his thumbs (1,2 or 3) . Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.  Social: @richtola
Tola Talks about our final show on LATalkRadio before moving to YouTube.com/TolaTalks.
On this special Farewell Friday, Rich interviews Hollywood Casting Directors Kevin Mockrin & Karina Walters, and talks about Russian President Vladimir Putin, former New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio & Dallas Cowboy Troy Aikman, Bjork & Carley Jepsen, Goldie Hawn & the late (and great) Harold Ramis, plus Tweety Bird and all things Hollywood, including the Get Your S#!T Together Award given to sitcom star and comedian, Bill Cosby (for obvious reasons).
Tola Talks with Adult Entertainment legend and Hall of Fame-er who performed in more 300 films & videos, Bill Margold. In addition to stories about the early days of Porn, on Throwback Thursdays Rich takes us back to 1972 and also talks about street abductions in Philly, Black Hawk helicopters dropping candy to a private residence on Halloween, Microsoft giving away the free Office app, brown bears in Alaska mauling a hunter, plus the Get Your S#!T Together Award to the waitress in Atlantic City, NJ who sold unsuspecting diners a $3,750 bottle of wine.
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Tola Talks leadership and baseball with a tribute to the great Yankee shortstop, Derek Jeter. On Movie Mondays, Rich also reviews A Walk Among the Tombstones with guest co-host, Troy Titus-Adams. Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.
Tola Talks with the amazingly beautiful & talented singer/songwriter London Thor. On Acoustic Fridays, Rich dedicates this show to all the under 21’s and to the pursuit of Dreams.
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Every so often, a kindred spirit comes along,
To make us believe, that every one of us belongs.
He stands his ground, to be laughed at from afar,
Or is he just behaving, like he’s singing in his car.
Because the joys of laughter, are keen pleasures to delight,
He accepts the Almighty’s work, and shines them like sunlight.
Be it true, Bicentennial Man, that your words are meant to heal,
Thus every single one of us, in your presence we should kneel.
For it is you, oh great one, who persevered when few believed,
To blaze a path for brethren souls, where our dreams can be conceived.
We thank you for your brilliance, we applaud you for your zeal,
Kudos for all the memories, because you doubtlessly made us feel.
Rest in Peace, Sir Robin Williams, and no worries about lucky seven,
Because for sure you’ll keep them laughing, at the pearly Gates of Heaven.
It’s November 1st and New Year’s Day is fast approaching. You may ask yourself, where did 2011 go? It’s interesting how time seems to pass more quickly as the years pile on. Just the other day I was this six year-old boy learning Sicilian cultures and meeting all sorts of storybook characters you’ll find in my colorful memoirs, Simply Between Millions: From Wall Street to Hollywood. Like Goobata Sal and the myriad of essentials that “fell off his truck”. There’s also my love of learning and fitness with Baseball, Push-Ups & Math Games, and my understanding of the Sicilian concept and tradition of “Representing the Family”. In Chapter 9, I explain Acceptable Behaviors and why we make the choices we make, then recount some exciting times at the YMCA.
So take a moment to remember your childhood today, and don’t forget your daily workout. Because before you know it, you’ll be making that resolution to lose that 10 pounds you’ll gain in the next two months. And if you’re new to a daily fitness program, then start with my 5 Minute Fat Burning Workout #85 – Chair Twists. Enjoy – R