On today’s episode we have Timmy Danger, co-CEO of RVA Pro Wrestling. Danger has been involved in pro wrestling for Almost 20 years as a wrestler, manager, announcer, and now booker and promoter. RVA Pro has been around for almost a year and has successfully sold out Hardywood Brewery each time. The last event sold out in 20 minutes! RVA Pro most recently packed out The Diamond where Danger threw out the first pitch. RVA Pro is quickly becoming one of the hottest shows in Richmond and Danger is proud to be one of the people at the helm. RVA Pro is also sponsored by Punks for Presents -a local Richmond charity that gives back to kids.

Keep an eye out for their next event, because they sell out QUICK!

We also discuss Justin Bieber, "raw-dogging it," band and business of the week and upcoming RVA events.

Support RVA Pro Wrestling:

https://www.instagram.com/rvaprowrestling

https://www.youtube.com/@RVAProWrestling

Timmy Danger:

https://www.instagram.com/timmydanger/

https://www.facebook.com/TimmyDanger

Punks For Presents:

https://www.instagram.com/punksforpresentsrva

Band of the week:

Breaking The Chain Stevie Nicks Tribute - a complete show of costumes, storytelling and great music.

Business of the week:

Triple Crossing Brewery @Rocketts Landing (Get the pizza special and the Falcon Smash)

Events:

Friday, Sept 20th: 40 cent scoops at Gelati Celesti, noon - 10pm

Friday, Sept 20th, Mashup & Cozy Condition @JJ's Grille 8pm

Sept 21st - 22nd: Iron Blossom Music Festival @Training Center on Leigh

Sept 21st: Breaking The Chain Stevie Nicks Mac tribute @River City Roll

Sept 21st: The East End Festival @Chimborazo Park

Friday, Nov 15th: Pets On Parade Gala by FETCH a Cure @ Main Street Station

Shoutouts:

Die Today

Roger Tyler

Kane (local rapper)

Hardywood Brewery

Amy

Mina the Brit

Bar West

James Earl Jones (RIP)

Be sure to follow us @olala_RVA

Today we have Roger Tyler: an Actor and Director residing in Richmond, Virginia. He has accomplished many goals in this field from working with Ethan Hawke (The Good Lord Bird), starring in an episode of “For My Man”, Commercials, Short Films and many Voice Over spots. Roger continues to “Chase His Dream” and “ Catch His Goal” on the road to Hollywood.

We also talk about Matthew Perry's controversial death involving ketamine, popular local distilleries/tasting rooms around the city, upcoming events you won't want to miss and of course our local band and business of the week.

Support Roger Tyler:

https://www.facebook.com/ActorRogerTyler

https://www.instagram.com/ActorRogerTyler

https://x.com/ActorRogerTyler

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9084209/

Business of the week:

Redemption BBQ: Get the BBQ sandwich!

Richmond's best and most authentic Virginia Style BBQ - whole hogs and vinegar based sauce. Focus is on the meat instead of the sauce. Pulled pork shoulder signature VA style BBQ dish.

https://redemptionbbq.com/

https://www.instagram.com/redemptionbbq/

https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionBBQ/

Band of the week:

AUDIOVAULT: "Formed in 2014 AUDIOVAULT performs countless shows a year and usually books out months in advance. Gaining quick notoriety as the band that puts on an “Arena Rock Performance” wherever they go AUDIOVAULT was in high demand from the beginning. Venues like Uptown Alley, The Broadberry, The Beacon Theater, as well as private events have hired AUDIOVAULT to bring that exclusive one-of-a-kind experience to them."

They’re amazing - they play Pink Floyd, Def Leppard, ZZ Top and more and idk how they do it but they make their voices sound just like the original singers.

https://www.instagram.com/audiovault_rva/

https://www.facebook.com/Audiovaultrva

https://artistecard.com/audiovault

Shoutouts:

Black Liquid

Armagideon Time -https://www.instagram.com/armagideontimerva/

Patrick Mamu - https://www.watchmamu.com/

FETCH a Cure

Main Street Station

Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival

Fun House

Megadeth

Virginia Credit Union Live

Cirrus Vodka

Belle Isle Moonshine

Reservoir Distillery

Virago Distillery

Trial & Error

Next Episode: RVA Pro Wrestling!

On today’s episode we have Renai from Fetch a Cure.

FETCH a Cure is a 501 ©(3) non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of life for pets. Working with pet owners and the veterinary community, FETCH is furthering pet cancer awareness, education, and treatment. Their vision is simple: A community where no one is denied a choice for their pet’s health due to lack of options, education or funding.

Renai started volunteering for FETCH a Cure in 2017 and a foster for FETCH's Pixie's Pen Pals rescue program. In 2021 she began working for FETCH part time as the Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator and in 2022 after ten years as a teacher in the public school system, Renai joined FETCH a Cure full time as the Director of Development.

We also talk about stalkers, interesting historic olympic facts, and more!

Support FETCH a Cure:

https://fetchacure.org/

https://fetchacure.org/pen-pals/

https://fetchacure.org/companions-in-crisis/

https://www.instagram.com/fetchacure/

https://www.facebook.com/fetchacurefan/

Donate: https://support.fetchacure.org/campaign/annual-fund/c476361

Fetch a cure events:

Their Monthly Supper Club! Each month they host a giveback night at a restaurant around town. By just dining out and supporting local restaurants FETCH supporters have raised over $5,500 this year alone! You can check out the Supper Club webpage to see where we will be at each month. https://fetchacure.org/events-list/fetch-a-cures-supper-club/

In September they will be unveiling a new mural at River City Roll! The unveiling is private but beginning September 9 folks can swing by Tommie's Patio at River City Roll to see the new mural painted by Mickael Broth. This will be their third mural collaboration with Mickael and River City Roll! This mural project has raised over $33,000 for our programs!

The Steel Dog Open Golf Tournament, Friday September 20 at Magnolia Green Golf Club (just a few spots left!)

Throughout the fall you'll also catch the FETCH team at various local events so keep an eye on social media as well!

Business of the week:

Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches - https://www.nightingaleicecream.com/

Find them at Union Market in Church Hill.

Band of the week:

The Gravy Boat Band - https://www.instagram.com/gravy_boat_band/

https://www.facebook.com/GravyBoatBandRVA

Jam, pop, funk, and rock!

Shoutouts:

The Dancing Kilt

Jack Brown's

Brambly Park

Main Street Station

Sticky Rice

O'Tooles

Cabo Fish Taco

Bingo Beer

Oak & Apple

MOSAIC

Triple Crossing's

On today's episode we interview Emily Papkin: a yoga instructor from RVA's hottest new yoga studio Midtown Yoga. Their mission “is to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you are brand new to yoga or you’ve been practicing for years, their classes will challenge you both mentally and physically—and offer you tools to take yoga into your everyday human experience.”

Emily has been practicing yoga since 2012 and shortly into her yoga journey found herself drawn to teaching the practice. She has been passionately doing so for 8 years now and says that yoga has led her through many life transitions from marriage, motherhood, and more.

We also discuss Snoop Dogg's involvement in the Olympics this year, Matt's favorite ways to practice mindfulness, our business and band of the week, and more!

Support Midtown Yoga:

https://www.instagram.com/midtownyoga/

https://www.facebook.com/MidtownYogaStudios/

https://midtownyogastudios.com/richmond

https://www.instagram.com/papkindoesyoga/

Buy Your Table For Fetch a Cure Gala:

https://cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=petsonparade

Band Of The Week: Fly By Night Rush Tribute

Business Of The Week: Sam's New & Used Tires

Shoutouts:

Lisa from Licious Boutique

Michelle from Youthful Beginnings

SS Electrical Solutions

Julio's Bagels

Nate's Bagels

Maymont

Brown's Island

Have you checked out TXTUR in Manchester yet? Make it your goal this summer to stop in to browse their custom, sustainable, locally made nordic pieces paired with beautiful fabric designs. Not in the market for furniture? No problem! Pop in for happy hour at their beautiful cocktail bar or have a Scandinavian meal at their built in restaurant Stock!

Who is the man behind all this genius? That would be Greg Terrell, CEO of TXTUR/Stock and we had the pleasure of interviewing him on today's episode!

We also talk about Katy Perry's latest music video, the best pizza places in the city, our band and business of the week.

Support TXTUR RVA:

https://txtur.com/pages/rva-showroom

https://www.instagram.com/txturrva/

https://www.facebook.com/txturrva

Support Stock:

https://txtur.com/pages/stock-rva

https://www.instagram.com/stockrichmond/

https://www.facebook.com/stockrichmond

Support TXTUR:

https://txtur.com/

https://www.instagram.com/txturliving/

https://www.facebook.com/txturliving

Buy Your Table For Fetch a Cure Gala:

https://cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=petsonparade

Band Of The Week: Saved By The 90s

Business Of The Week: Carytown Massage

Shoutouts:

River City Wood Fire Pizza

Virginia Historical Society

Virginia Craft Beer

Atlantic Union Bank After Hours

Ruby Scoops (congrats on winning best ice cream)

Police Officer Mervin Mayo (congrats on getting on America's Got Talent)

Manchester Alliance

The Underground Kitchen

On today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Richmond native Jason Newcomb - guitarist and co-founder of RVA’s Mashup & Cozy Condition and their newest 90s project Be Kind & Rewind.

Hailing from Richmond Virginia, Mashup & Cozy Condition is an electrifying eight-piece ensemble that melds vintage funk, with modern production techniques. They are famous for “mashing” together songs in the same key. They also recently played at our best friend Cheryl’s wedding.

In this episode you'll hear about stories of partying with Guns N' Roses, addiction, entrepreneurship and much more. You'll also hear Big Daddy's tips of how to beat the Richmond heat as well as fun upcoming events in our hood. We also discuss the Richmond "gun hole" and RVA being dubbed the best #1 best "town."

Support Mashup:

https://www.instagram.com/mashupandcozycondition

https://mccfunk.com/home

https://www.facebook.com/MashupCozyCondition/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVVB1TRF0a_zbiRt_BSwlg

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Xgz0ZH1mIhD1E5wSjrj1V?si=iE3Pmh6sQYmmPWio2S_UCw&nd=1&dlsi=ac20397d0b804a56

Be Kind & Rewind:

https://bekindandrewind90s.com/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Be-Kind-And-Rewind-Ultimate-90s-Experience-61554123807220/

https://www.instagram.com/bekind_rewindband/?hl=en

Soulshaker Studios

https://www.facebook.com/p/Soulshaker-Studios-100064022466282/

https://soulshakerstudio.com/

Business of the Week: Midtown Yoga

Their mission is to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you are brand new to yoga or you’ve been practicing for years, their classes will challenge you both mentally and physically—and offer you tools to take yoga into your everyday human experience. Hot Deal: $25 for 10 days of unlimited classes

https://midtownyogastudios.com/richmond

https://www.instagram.com/midtownyoga/

https://www.facebook.com/MidtownYogaStudios/

Fetch a Cure & Brambly Park Wine Label Raffle:

https://support.fetchacure.org/campaign/brambly-park-wine-label-raffle/c589153

On today’s episode, Liz and Big Daddy (Olivia is out of town for a family emergency-sending prayers!) tackle the hot topic: Taylor Swift fans created vibrations on the level of several small earthquakes at her recent shows in Edinburgh-now that’s what we call rock ‘n roll!! We go onto discuss our favorite summer traditions from childhood as well as favorite Richmond summertime traditions overall. Big Daddy drops some knowledge about the best weekend road trip spots for some summer fun in the sun. We also discuss some upcoming summer events around town, as well as places to check out fireworks on the 4th!

Fireworks:

-07-04-07/06 Star spangled nights at Kings Dominion

-07/04 The Diamond after the Flying Squirrels game

-07/04 Chesterfield Fairgrounds-gates open at 5p.m.

-07/04 Red, White, and Lights at Crump Park(laser show, no actual fireworks FYI) fun starts at 4 p.m.

Band of the Week: Be Kind and Rewind

Bekindandrewind90s.com

Instagram: bekind_rewindband

Business of the Week: TXTUR/Stock

txtur.com and txtur.com/pages/stock-rva

Instagram: txturrva and stockrichmond

Shout outs:

Agecroft Hall and Gardens

25th Anniversary Season of the Shakespeare Festival

Stone Soul Music and Food Festival

Metzger Bar and Butchery

The Flying Squirrels

Richmond Parks and Recreation

Music at Maymont

The Mashup and Cozy Confition

On today's episode we have Michael Sparks, a luminary in the design, branding, and fashion spheres. He brings over 3 decades of experience to his role at the Underground Kitchen. Michael has had many roles within the fashion and design spheres from assistant buyer at Lugene optical in NYC, to creative Artistic Eye-a purveyor of luxury products, to consulting all over the globe, as well as establishing Michael Sparks Design, and then using all of those skills to created the Underground Kitchen in 2012, Michael has cemented his legacy as a visionary entrepreneur at the intersection of design and gastronomy. That’s quite the résumé!

We also discuss the controversy surrounding P. Diddy and his violent behavior and of course Big Daddy also drops it on us about the best coffee in RVA!

Support Michael and The Underground Kitchen:

Instagram.com/theugk

facebook.com/ugkrva

theundergroundkitchen.org

facebook.com/ugkcommunityfirst

Instagram.com/ugkcommunityfirst

VOLUNTEER: ugkcommunityfirst.org

Band of the week:

What's Our Age Again?

https://www.facebook.com/whatsourageagainband/

https://www.instagram.com/rvawhatsourageagain/

They play favorite 90s and 2000s pop punk and emo hits from Blink-182, to Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, to Fall Out Boy, the Avril Lavigne, to Jimmy Eat World, to so many more. Everyone is dancing and they draw a huge crowd.

They’ll be playing again on June 29th at River City Roll at 9PM - 12:30 AM.

They’ll also be playing Saturday Sept 7th at the Broadberry at 8.

Restaurants of the week:

River City Wood Fire

Our recommendation: The Angry Zinski - 10" (Spicy Pepperoni) Pizza - Olive oil, sea salt, crushed tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, parmesan, mozzarella, cup-and-char pepperoni, and a drizzle of our house-made "El Machete" hot honey.

https://www.instagram.com/rvawoodfiredpizza/

Peter Chang's

Our recommendation: Kung Pao Chicken Buns, Pork With Spicy Garlic Sauce, any of their fried rice dishes

https://www.instagram.com/chefpeterchang/

Shoutouts:

River City Roll

The Broadberry

Elva Salon and Nail Spa