Today we’re talking Omicron (again) and how antibody treatment plagues government bureaucrats even though it cuts the risk of death by 80% (with quotes from Rep. Rand Paul); the comparison of the virus narrative, testing and positive cases to several examples including 1) the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s as well as the shrouding of the marijuana plant with politicians touting a “War on Drugs” and 2) baseball’s batting averages, slugging percentages and on-base percentages. Plus there’s wackiness and wackos in the air with an ex-Raiders cheerleader punching an 80 year-old man over wearing a mask, and on a better note, a special shout-out to a British woman for losing 118 pounds in 11 months – inspired by last year’s Christmas photo of herself wearing pajamas. Not to mention more talk about feeling discouraged as cryptocurrencies plummet 6% after yesterday’s show.
A Decade to Remember
Since my childhood summers playing baseball at Nottingham Little League, I’ve been taught that the best hitters always perform in the late innings. So finish strong everyone, and have a happy and safe holiday season!
I also hope this decade has been as good to you as it has me, as this marks my most amazing one yet beginning with my film, Boulevard Zen. Exactly 10 years ago this week we premiered at the Silent Movie Theater in Hollywood. Thanks to everyone who supported me, i.e., watched or read or listened to any of my creations since the film. And a special thanks for taking my Tola Yoga classes.
No doubt I’ve built an awesome foundation in developing and producing original content as well as successfully crossing the finish line – on time and on budget – more than 15 times. Not to mention teaching my modern-day fitness style of yoga to more than 20,000 students throughout the US.
Looking forward to the next 10. Peace – R
Rich Tola productions this decade:
Tola Talks the Top 10 Reasons to Live in LA
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
Tola Talks 6 Rules to Success by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Here’s one of my favorite Tola Talks…the 6 Rules to Success by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Because who doesn’t want to be their best and find success in whatever you do! Peace – R
Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks and all Social: @richtola
Tola Talks Legendary Jon Stewart Leaves The Daily Show
Tola Talks about the comedic brilliance of Jon Stewart and his legacy at Comedy Central, the 2014 US Little League baseball champions getting stripped of their title, and it’s WTF Wednesday so check-out the 5 Tasty Ways to Eat Snow…plus some inspiring talk about yesterday’s weight loss show. Weekdays at youtube.com/tolatalks. Social: @richtola
Tola Talks Throwback Thursday and the Year 2006
Tola Talks about Eminem, Clayton Kershaw, Dwight Gooden (aka Dr. K), Mariano Rivera, Evander Holyfield, Paget Brewster, Gerald Butler, Whoopi Goldberg, Warren Buffet (buying Duracell Battery), Kim Kardashian (nude pictures), Walmart, Black Friday, and Takata (exploding airbags). On Throwback Thursdays, Rich takes us back to 2006 – the year he entered the Entertainment Business and became a Yoga teacher – and gives the Get Your S#!T Together Award to a Polish woman for having a threesome with her two lovers she hired to kill her husband. Watch weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.
Tola Talks with Singer/Songwriter Cooper Phillip
Tola Talks with the beautiful & talented singer/songwriter, Cooper Phillip. On Acoustic Fridays, Rich interviews 21 year-old Cooper who plays two songs from her EP, Walk a Mile, and discusses going for her dreams and her heartfelt journey from Russia four years ago. Rich also talks about earthquakes, the San Francisco Giants, building dream-homes on the wrong property, mild winter forecasts, President Obama & the Ebola Czar, Brad Pitt & his new film Fury, Ms. Science Babe & her homeopathic experiments, plus GYST Awards & Hunter Biden.
Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks
Tola Talks Movie Mondays & Tribute to Derek Jeter
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 Celebrity Beauty Guru John Francis
Tola Talks with Celebrity Hair Stylist & Beauty expert John-Francis Maseda. On Movie Mondays, today Rich reviews the irresistible music movie of the summer with Keira Knightley & Mark Ruffalo, Begin Again. Watch the show weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks
GYST #24: Be a Leader (like Derek Jeter)
There is much we can learn about poise and leadership from one of the greatest shortstops of all-time – The Captain of the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter. Thanks for the memories DJ!