Podcast – RICH TOLA: Recent Episodes
Today is all about doing whatever it takes to never live in fear. Because during the past two years of this COVID pandemic, the powers to be have done their best to control you by instilling fear in your mind, body and spirit. No doubt fear controls – so never let it happen. In our … Continue reading "Never Live in Fear – Ep 20 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today the magic numbers are 2 and 4, that is to say, we’re giving two RIP shout outs to rock and comedy legends, Meat Loaf and Louie Anderson, plus there’s only two (or maybe four) more episodes of Tola Talks Texas. We’re also talking about the four NFL teams left in the playoffs after their … Continue reading "RIP and Defeat the Madness – Ep 19 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today is all about giving kudos to those who deserve it most. Like England for ending their Omicron restrictions, Amazon for opening its first clothing store in SoCal, the White House for distributing 400 million N95 masks, Starbucks for rescinding its vaccination requirement, the Supreme Court of the United States for striking down President Biden’s … Continue reading "Kudos to England, Amazon & Starbucks – Ep 18 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the best exercises anyone can do from head-to-toe using only dumbbells. And since the news is rather depressing this Wednesday when it comes to current events including President Biden’s approval rating and paltry school lunches, not to mention murder rates we haven’t seen since the 1990’s and homelessness and inflation on … Continue reading "Top 7 Dumbbell Exercises – Ep 17 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the cancel culture (aka the call-out culture) as a modern form of ostracism and why it should be rebooted, or more specifically, treated individually on a case-by-case basis. And kudos to the new employment website, redballoon.work, for their efforts to value freedom of expression and go beyond the cancel culture where … Continue reading "Cancel Culture Reboot – Ep 16 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a national holiday in the United States and time to honor a great man who stood for never ending equality and justice for all. MLK was also the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, and a civil rights leader who … Continue reading "Homage to MLK – Ep 15 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today’s we’re talking about crazy crime stories involving victims young and old throughout the United States who were stabbed, frozen to death, shot and killed and/or left for dead, plus road rage incidents that’ll have you questioning your thoughts on who deserves to live or die for their offenses. Capital punishment is real and can … Continue reading "Capital Punishment – Ep 14 – Tola Talks Texas"
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. … Continue reading "Top 10 Phobias – Ep 13 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking fact vs. fiction when it comes to inaccurate claims about children being hospitalized for COVID (3,500 actual vs. 100,000) plus total US deaths and comorbidity, including highlights of the Fox News interview with Bret Baier and CDC director Rochelle Walensky; the negative affects of 5,000 schools still being closed for in-person learning; … Continue reading "Fact vs. Fiction – Ep 12 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the Top 7 Gym Equipment Exercises that anyone can do – and should be doing at their local gym or health club. Because when it comes to drinking from the Fountain of Youth, the best advice I always give is to consume a daily diet of iron. Gym equipment iron that … Continue reading "Top 7 Gym Equipment Exercises – Ep 11 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the 2021 US Capitol attack and crazy piranhas in Paraguay attacking humans; tennis champion Novak Djokovic being refused entry into Australia; more Los Angeles mask mandates even though they’re ineffective; crazy Texas trivia including it’s illegal to milk someone else’s cow; continued protests in Kazakhstan severely disrupting the Bitcoin mining industry … Continue reading "Crazy Attacks, Protests and Trivia – Ep 10 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the negative impacts the pandemic continues to have on children of all ages, especially more school closures leading to our worst “academic achievement crisis in living memory”, as well as suicide rates rising sharply among girls 12-17 years old (up 51% from 2019-2021); another variant called IHU in France that is … Continue reading "More School Closures – Ep 9 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the 10th leading cause of death in the United States: suicide. To put it bluntly – and I say this numerous times on the show – suicide sucks so don’t f**king do it! Because not only does it eliminate nearly 50,000 lives every year, that’s 1 death every 11 minutes, it … Continue reading "Suicide Sucks – Ep 8 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and mRNA vaccine technology contributor Dr. Robert Malone getting banned from Twitter plus the children’s book publisher, Heroes of Liberty, getting banned from Facebook; the new independent social media app GETTR embracing free speech with hosts like Joe Rogan and myself @richtola opening new accounts; more confusion … Continue reading "Social Media Censorship – Ep 7 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about finishing the year strong as well as assessing your goals, successes and failures in 2021. Because it’s always best to acknowledge your small victories in the war when it comes to your personal, family, business and “Universe” lives. We also countdown the Top 10 Stories of the Year, plus my own … Continue reading "Top Stories of 2021 – Ep 6 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the military, political and social institutions of the Ancient Romans as well as the masterful proliferation of their beautiful culture and language and amazing architecture (especially the Coliseum). Are there lessons to be learned that can help us with this so-called “difficult situation” facing our society today? With overlapping mandates from … Continue reading "Ancient Romans – Ep 5 – Tola Talks Texas"
Today we’re talking about the 580,000+ homeless people in America, most of those individual males and the rest single moms with children. That’s way too many, and with the help of those of us who are not homeless – including my bodybuilding idol from 1979 and seven time Mr. Olympia champion, Arnold Schwarzenegger, we need … Continue reading "Homeless in America – Ep 4 – Tola Talks Texas"
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 … Continue reading "Antibody Treatment – Ep 3 – Tola Talks Texas"
In our second episode of Tola Talks Texas, we’re talking cool Texas trivia about Dr. Pepper, frozen margaritas and that famous Bugs Bunny catchphrase, “What’s Up Doc”. As for current events it’s all about the Omicron variant and the difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic cases of the virus – with a family from New Jersey … Continue reading "Omicron and Retailer Woes – Ep 2 – Tola Talks Texas"
Our first episode on Christmas day is a special one: we’re talking about my own religion of Tolism based on the foundation that Health = Wealth with your temple as your most important asset; the history of Texas and why it’s better than California; the overall grading of the Biden Administration including the pandemic vs. … Continue reading "Merry Christmas & Welcome to Tola Talks Texas!"
Hey everyone, I’m super excited to launch another original podcast, this time from the lovely confines of downtown historic Plano and appropriately called, TOLA TALKS TEXAS. Because when it comes to the great state of Texas, no doubt it’s the land of the free and home of the brave. If you’re wondering why, let’s just … Continue reading "TOLA TALKS TEXAS…coming this Christmas"
Hey everyone, hope the last episode of Tola Talks 2.0 inspires you to accept my challenge and workout 100 times before Christmas. Only 170 days until then, so commit to 100 workouts and keep rockin’ it! 200 workouts for me, and yes, 30 minute stretch/abs and 2 mile walks do count. And Don’t Quit, one … Continue reading "100 Workouts by Xmas Challenge – The Finale"
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! It’s exactly one year since the Coronavirus shut us down and we’re slowly getting back to normal, so it’s time to de-COVID-tize your Habits. That is to say, keep the good ones and delete the bad. It’s also been a while since my last Tola Talks 2.0, so it’s good … Continue reading "Time to de-COVID-tize your Habits"
Today’s Tola Talks 2.0 says it all. Subscribe on youtube.com/tolatalks Have a great day everyone, and get your workout in! Peace – R
Want to empower yourself by being a Badass every single day? Then check-out my 50 Rules of Badassery and add more positivity into your life. This is also the final episode of my Get Your S#!T Together podcast, so thanks for listening everyone, and we’ll see you next time! Peace – R
We owe it to our children and future generations to stop the cycle of domestic violence. So if you’re an abuser – or most importantly a victim – take heed from my charity, The Boulevard Zen Foundation, and Get Your S#!T Together with the healing powers of Yoga.
This episode is all about having success with two sides of the same coin: Making the Best of your two key Senses, sight and hearing, plus doing whatever you can to Learn from the Best. With a healthy dose of inspiration from a true hero and prolific author/activist, Hellen Keller.
Looking for a way to find great joy or happiness in your life (i.e, your Bliss)? What about Yoga, and more specifically, what exactly is this 6,000 year-old Hindu philosophy that prescribes a course of physical and mental disciplines defined by the Yoga Sutras and the 8 Limbs of Yoga?
Hypocrisy is a slow, painful cancer to the soul, so whatever you do, Don’t Be A Hypocrite. Here’s 6 reasons why with a little help from Academy Award winner, Ben Kingsley, and the cast of Sundance Film Festival’s Audience Award winner of 2008, The Wackness.
Did you know that moving ranks up there with death of a spouse and divorce when it comes to life’s most stressful events? No worries, because anyone can G-Y-S-T and relocate to a new city within a week…stress-free!
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!
Keep your beliefs and your reality positive and realistic and don’t BS yourself when it comes to what does or doesn’t serve you well….and whatever you do, Don’t Be Delusional.
Are you a clear communicator? Are you someone who’s effective and efficient in everything you do? If not, then simply your life and get rid of the fat…because Specificity Rules!
Here are 10 great reasons to ditch that Storm Cloud disposition and wipe that frown off your face so you can spread the Power of Positive Feelings with a great big SMILE 🙂
Ladies, don’t compromise your morals and values just because your husband has been cheating on you – just use my favorite four letter word…NEXT!
Here’s a tribute episode to the inspirational film from 1984, The Karate Kid, that rocked the world and taught us that Wax-on, Wax-off was all about learning the fundamentals and building a strong foundation.
Take a positive approach to your body and your health by manifesting it, i.e., make it happen. Anybody can…Get Your S#!T Together…do it!
You deserve it, so why not treat yourself to some good old fashion self-love? Join the personal revolution on an individual level…and take yourself on date!
It’s time you start manifesting good luck energy and getting rid of all negativisms, especially ones that have you repeating the same thing over and over again…like a Broken Record.
You won’t believe what this creep did on a first date. Be respectful Guys…Get Your S#!T Together and keep it non-creepy!
Let’s obliterate obesity and start by losing 10 pounds in 2 weeks…guaranteed! Because everybody wins when you come back from the Point of No Return.
Get ready to kick-the-bricks and knock on doors because anyone can find a job in 30 days or less…No doubt. So Get Your S#!T Together and find that job today!
Anyone can achieve their ambitions once you free them from ambiguity…so Get Your S— Together and Clarify Your Ambition!
It’s so simple that it’s hard…get perfect posture and avoid neck and back problems with a few simple tips that’ll keep you thinking about elongating your spine every single day. Keep rockin’ your workouts with great posture everyone! Peace – R
Anyone can find and follow their passion and live happily ever after…just Buck Conventionality!
Are you one of those drivers who likes to roll through intersections without coming to a complete stop? Then you better G-Y-S-T and Obey the Law!
Has your relationship soured? Is your boyfriend (or girlfriend) cheating on you? Then don’t use a butter knife to end it...Take out the Machete!
Don’t get caught doing something stupid like gawking at all the beautiful bodies (and butts) in the gym…know your Proper Gym Etiquette!
Stop talking about what you are GOING to do, like break-up with your sex buddy or start your own business – and take action today! STOP FUTURIZING