Author | Filmmaker | Host of Tola Talks
Hey, happy Friday, everyone! Today, we’re diving into the top 10 stories making waves today.
Tune in for some personal stories, current events, and motivational tips in this lively Tola Talks, blending humor with practical advice. From movie reviews to health tips and world news, this episode keeps you informed and inspired.
Have a great weekend everyone, and as always…get your workout in! Peace – R
On today’s Tola Talks, Rich reflects on the challenges of experiencing Thanksgiving without his parents, emphasizing the importance of gratitude even in difficult times. He shares personal struggles with physical health and resilience, encouraging listeners to find strength in their own challenges.
On the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, Rich details the 10 most streamed movies over the past three years. He also gives a positive and poignant film review of the most streamed movie starring Steve Martin and the late John Candy, the amazingly funny and heartfelt dramatic comedy, ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’. To finish off this 20th live-streamed episode of Tola Talks, Rich talks about the journey in life being more important – and fulfilling – than the end result, as well as lists the Top Five things he’s grateful for today.
Watch now and discover: → To 10 Most Streamed Thanksgiving Movies over the past 3 years. → Film review of the #1 streamed movie, Planes, Trains and Automobiles. → Famous quotes from Carl Friedrich Gauss and the legendary actor, Frank Langella. → What are you grateful for? → What is Rich Tola grateful for?
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On today’s Tola Talks, Rich gives shout-outs to his new subscribers and viewers plus his two favorite women’s volleyball teams: Nebraska Cornhuskers and Purdue Boliermakers…and hopes they meet in the NCAA championship final on December 21st. He also shares his insights on various topics including Marjorie Taylor Greene and reasons why she’s NOT running for the Presidency, political commentary, America’s troubled education system, plus trivia about the Top 10 Intelligent Animals second to humans.
The conversation begins with the shoutouts and transitions into Marjorie Taylor Greene with a discussion about the need for term limits in politics. Rich also emphasizes the challenges faced by America’s educational system, particularly regarding declining teacher salaries and unfavorable student learning outcomes, e.g., low Math & Reading scores. This episode also explores the intelligence of various animals, highlighting their unique abilities. Finally, Rich shares some fitness motivation plus his upcoming content for listeners.
Watch now and discover: → The Nebraska Women’s volleyball team is predicted to win the national championship. → Term limits for politicians could bring fresh ideas and accountability. → America’s education system is facing significant challenges with stagnant teacher salaries. → Dolphins are considered one of the most intelligent animals, while Pigs have cognitive abilities comparable to a four-year-old child. → Rats exhibit empathy and problem-solving skills, Orcas are super clever and have complex social structures, and Ants demonstrate remarkable collective intelligence.
Today we’re having some fun with the Top 10 Phobias that have millions of Americans shaking in their boots. Because fear of anything including the number 13 is usually a bad thing that controls your mind, body and spirit. Especially in these fear-mongering Coronavirus times, everyone should – and must – face their fears head-on. Regardless of their origins, whether Biblical or pre-Christian or Babylonian times, phobias are real so we’re counting them down. Including two rather innocuous ones I just made up: Gymophobia and Yogaphobia. Fear of working out and fear of doing yoga…both of which you should never fear if you want to Drink from the Fountain of Youth. Like I do.
We’re talking all things Movies & Music today with my special guests, DJ Rebekka Starr and MC Freddy Figs. Starting with their favorite genre of Hip-Hop, we discuss the history of music from the early 1970’s to today’s wildly popular Electronica (EDM) and the Top 10 DJs that rule the raves.
On a beautiful sunny day in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, Tola also Talks about movies that spotlight “The Valley” including We Are Your Friends (Zac Efron) and Elektra Luxx (Carla Gugino), plus what this infamous basin is really know for: strip malls, sushi restaurants in strip malls, and of course, porn stars. We also pay tribute to the King of Hip-Hop, Eminem, and the late Adult Film Actress, August Ames, an unfortunate victim of cyberbullying. Thanks for tuning-in everyone! Peace – R
I love LA! And here’s my Top 10 Reasons to Live in LA. Plus, celebrity shout-outs to Angelina Jolie for her latest surgery, and to Little League icon Mo-ne Davis for having a heart and offering a second chance to the college baseball player who got kicked off his team for a racial tweet. Thanks for tuning in – R. Watch weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks and all social: @richtola
Check-out the Top 10 Reasons to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! Plus, a celebrity shout-out to Justin Bieber (for growing up) and the courageous passengers of the United Airlines flight from Washington DC to Denver who stopped a crazy man from entering the cockpit…kudos!
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Tola Talks kudos to Michael Jordan for making the Forbes World’s Richest Billionaires list for the first time and IHOP for free pancakes on National Pancake Day. Plus exploding iPhones, Jon Stewart kicking the “cojones” out of WWE’s Seth Rollins, and the Top 10 Family Charity Ideas.
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Tola Talks a reversal of fortune with the Get Your S#!T Together Award, because Alaska has its S#!T together as the 3rd state in the US to legalize marijuana. Plus, check-out Tola’s Top 10 Reasons to Go to the Movies. Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks and all Social: @richtola
Tola Talks about the New England Patriots Vince Wilfork lending a helping hand, shark attacks in Australia and zipper medians on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. On Top 10 Tuesday, Rich also gives us the the Top 10 Quotes by Pope Francis.
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