Today I share insights on patience, nostalgia for the 90’s, and the latest on President Trump’s new monument in Washington D.C., emphasizing the importance of patience in health, fitness, and life. This episode offers practical tips and cultural reflections to inspire and inform. Thanks for watching everyone…and respect the ABC’s! Peace – R
Oscars, Razzies, March Madness & USA Baseball on Tola Talks – Ep #257
Rich has some fun today talking about last night’s Oscars winners including Barbra Streisand’s heartfelt tribute to Robert Redford. He also talks about the Razzie Awards for the worst in cinema, fun facts of the day including March Madness and the USA Baseball team moving on to the finals in the World Baseball Classic, plus the 6 Etiquette Mistakes that’ll cost you abroad.
Watch now and discover: → Robert Redford would only play characters with a backbone. → Sorry Ice Cube for winning those Razzies…make another Barbershop or 21 Jump Street. → The odds of scoring a perfect March Madness bracket is 1 in 120 Billion. → Top 3 Jobs for Women today compared to 100 years ago. → Way to go USA Baseball…next up for the finals, hopefully Italy.
All Lives Matter and Let’s Stop the Killing on Tola Talks – Ep #256
Rich discusses the landmark decision that recognized the First Amendment rights of an elementary school student in California…it’s time we teach our kids that ANY life matters. Rich also gives a shout-out to best selling author, Laurie Fabiano, as he discusses his discrimination experiences as a Sicilian American growing up in the 60’s and 70’s. Rich also gives excellent advice to President Trump on what should come next in the Middle East. And for all you math lovers, it’s National Pi Day – that infinite math number that dates back to Ancient Civilization.
Watch now and discover: → Teaching kids about race doesn’t need to be divisive → The significant victory in the fight for equality in education → Rich shares his discrimination experiences growing up as a Sicilian American → General Douglas MacArthur, reminds us that resilience and kindness can overcome adversity → Why we celebrate National Pi Day today, first dating back to 1988 in San Francisco
To Hell in a Handbasket & Movie Review of Avatar: Fire and Ash on Tola Talks – Ep #229
In this episode of Tola Talks, metaphorically speaking and with the utmost compassion, Rich Tola gives his Top 10 Reasons why we’re going To Hell in a Hand Basket. From World Peace to American Peace – or lack thereof – Tola touches upon obesity rates, reading and math proficiency scores of today’s tweens and teens, the U.S. Federal budget deficit reaching astronomical levels, the cost of living in the U.S. of more than $6500 per household, as well as the recent Gallup poll with Ethics rating of U.S. professions at record lows. Rich also gives a Movie Review of the new blockbuster by James Cameron, Avatar: Fire and Ash. He also recounts personal tragedies plus his beliefs on how immigrants today can and should become U.S. citizens.
Watch now and discover: → World Peace and American Peace has been a challenge for all earth’s citizens. → The average of a new hire in the United States is 42 years old. → The latest Gallup poll says Ethics ratings for U.S. professionals are at record lows. → Movie review of the new James Cameron blockbuster, Avatar: Fire and Ash → Why immigrants have made the U.S. should become citizens after 5 years.
‘Major League’ Review & Hollywood Woes on Tola Talks – Ep #198
On today’s Tola Talks, we discuss various controversies dominating the news including Russian sanctions, White House construction projects, and the Gaza cease fire, before shifting to a nostalgic celebration of Major League Baseball – the 1989 movie starring Tom Berenger and Charlie Sheen, Major League – plus a good luck shout-out to the former New York Yankee and bench coach for the Toronto Blue Jays, Don Mattingly, aka, Donnie Baseball. We also reflect on the decline of Hollywood and the impact of the 1980s on film, sharing my Top 30 movie picks from that era, highlighting their cultural significance as well as my personal memories associated with them.
Have a great day everyone, and as always, get your workout in! Peace – R
Tola Talks Up Close & Personal with Co-Host Vi
It’s get super hot in The Valley when Tola Talks up close and personal with co-host Vi about phone sex, Mukbang, non-traditional dating, crappy first dates and why white boys love chocolate.
We also pay tribute to musical sensations Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, as well as the five ex-Presidents and the Major League Baseball pennant champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros.
Not to mention Vi’s year-long abstinence and Rich’s unrequited love when “the player gets played”. Tune-in below or subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. Have an awesome day everyone! Peace – R
Tola Talks with Actress/Producer, Stephanie Drapeau
Kudos to re-launch of Tola Talks…we had a titillating show yesterday talking Hollywood film and TV roles with the lovely and talented, Stephanie Drapeau.
Plus, before I introduce Stephanie at 27:41 minutes, I kick-off the show with some Presidential advice on how to solve homelessness and get every United States resident off the streets. I also give out the Get Your Shit Together Award to none other than The Trump Administration.
We also observe a moment of silence for the victims and families of those who perished or were injured in Las Vegas in the worst mass shooting in our nation’s history, as well as for the way-too-early passing of one the great rock-and-roll legends of all time, Tom Petty.
Thanks for listening, and have an awesome day! Peace – R