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
Why We Should Ban Tweens from Social Media on Tola Talks – Ep #230
Join Rich as he dives into the Top 10 reasons to reconsider social media for tweens, reflecting on personal experiences from the disco era to today’s digital age. Discover insights on mental health, social skills, and the impact of screen time. Plus, explore the latest trends in crime rates and the rise of micro-vacations. Don’t miss this engaging episode of Tola Talks!
Watch now and discover: → Using social media 3 hrs/day doubles the risk of anxiety and depression for tweens. → Inappropriate content online can lead to self-harm, eating disorders and bad viral challenges. → Social media platforms design features (likes) that can lead to addiction and impulse control. → 2025 crime data throughout 35 U.S. cities found across-the-board decreases from 2019. → Elon Musk & Tesla’s Optimus robot is coming in 2026, with unsupervised Robotaxis already in Austin, TX.
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Tola Talks ‘Way to Go’ Cate Blanchett & TBT 1999
Tola Talks about the bozo interviewer who asked Cate Blanchett a stupid question about her cat on a leash in Cinderella. It’s also Throwback Thursday, so we’re taking you back to the high-flying days of 1999, with a few personal stories about Donald Trump and Y2K. Social @richtola
Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks
Tola Talks Ice Ice Baby & Happy New Year of the Goat
Tola Talks about Ben Affleck’s manhood (revealed), Vanilla Ice’s burglary, the Chinese New Year and predictions (not great) for those born in the Year of the Goat. Plus, it’s TBT so we’re taking you back 50 years and comparing the world in 1965 to what’s happening today.
Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks. Also on all social: @richtola
Tola Talks Free Cuba, US Army Blimps & TBT 2012
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 All Things 1981 on Throwback Thursdays
Tola Talks celebrity Penthouse purchases in The Big Apple (Jennifer Lopez), today’s partial Solar eclipse, paper classes for athletes at the University of North Carolina, female football players kicking 42 yard field goals, and Canadian heroes at the Parliament. On Throwback Thursdays, Rich takes us back to his senior year in High School and all things 1981, including major world events, technological advances, pop culture, fashion, music, film and television.
Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.
Tola Talks w/ Celebrity Photographer & Director Scott Nathan
Tola Talks retirement income & America’s oldest worker (102), killer bees & America’s most expensive Zip Codes, plus the Get Your S#!T Together Award for chop blocks in the NFL. On Throwback Thursdays, Rich interviews celebrity photographer and director Scott Nathan, and discusses the highlights and pop culture of 2009. Plus, check out Scott’s new music video “Silence” that he directed with 21 year-old Cooper Phillip.
Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.

Tola Talks w/ Author & Past Life Specialist Noreh Millar
Tola Talks past life flashbacks, deadly viruses, sex clubs in NYC and the new detective-mystery novel, Detour on the Road Home. On Throwback Thursdays, Rich interviews Author Noreh Millar…who also takes us back to her version of 1942 and her latest detective-mystery novel, Detour on the Road Home. Watch weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.

Tola Talks with Jazz Head & Bassist Ryan Roberts
Tola Talks with phenomenal Jazz Musician Ryan Roberts. On Throwback Thursdays, Rich takes us back to 1994 and reminds us of what went down in news, media & entertainment.
Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks

Tola Talks with Hollywood Photographer Jared Cowan
Tola Talks with Hollywood photographer Jared Cowan. OnThrowback Thursdays, Rich takes us back to the highlights of 1984 – featuring the blockbuster film The Karate Kid.
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