O Lala! (In RVA)

O Lala! (In RVA)

di Olivia, Liz, & Matt

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Interview with FETCH a Cure (Keeping RVA pets cancer free) | S2 #22

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

Midtown Yoga - RVA's Hottest New Business (Interview With Instructor Emily Papkin) | S2 #21

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

RVA's Coolest Furniture Store (Interview With Greg Terrell, CEO of TXTUR/Stock) | S2 #20

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

Interview With Jason Newcomb (Lead Guitarist from RVA's Mashup & Cozy Condition) | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #19

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

Have An "O Lala!" Summer in RVA | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #18

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

Interview With Michael Sparks - CEO and Founder of The Underground Kitchen | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #17

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

Interview With Kevin Sheffield (Owner of Smoke & Barrel / Famous RVA Bartender) | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #16

On today’s episode we have Kevin Sheffield - a local bartending celebrity who recently opened Smoke & Barrel in the former space of the Dugout, Step Down Raw Bar, The White Dog, and its longest tenant, Lady N’awlins. The space has been around since the 70s. Kevin is most well known for his drink slinging skills at New York Deli. He’s been in the bartending business for 10 years now at places like ChaChas, FW Sullivans and Lady N’awlins. He won bartender of the year for RVA 6 years in a row (2016-2021) and he’s in the hall of fame for Style Weekly. He loves Richmond, going to VCU basketball games and Flying Squirrels baseball games. We also discuss Pharrell Williams filming his movie in RVA, Opossums, restaurants and band of the week, and more! Support Smoke & Barrel: Instagram Facebook Reservations Band of the week: Almost Gone - cool 90s/pop/punk cover band that does Blink-182, Nickleback, Nirvana, and bunch more great covers. Instagram Almost Gone On Spotify Restaurants of the week: Smoke & Barrel: 2329 W. Main Street It has a high end speakeasy vibe with an incredible happy hour and food menu. You can get high end old fashioneds, martinis, negronis, palomas, margaritas and more for only $7! We've never seen a happy hour price that good. They have an amazing happy hour food menu and a robust delicious dinner menu as well. Try the steak egg rolls and the empanadas - big portions for a great price. They also have duck and steak on the menu. Nothing is over $30. Tito’s taqueria & Bar: 733 W Cary Street @titostaqueriarva Drinks: Texicana marg or spicy mango margarita Apps: The Sampler - guac, cheese dip, salsa trio and flaming hot crazy corn rolled in hot Cheetos Entree: Birria tacos with beef or hot Cheetos burrito Shoutouts: NY Deli Handthrown Pottery Studio The Park Mugshot

Interview With Michelle Jones From RVA's Positive Vibe Foundation | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #15

Craving something new this spring? How about a casual picnic filled with delicious and delectable bites – all for a heartwarming cause? Save the date for Saturday, May 18, from 6pm - 9pm, as the Positive Vibe Foundation unveils its second annual signature culinary extravaganza: Positively Delicious. You're cordially invited to join us at the Faison Center's Guzman Community Center for an evening steeped in community spirit and elevated by culinary mastery. The list of wonderful restaurants representing Richmond and beyond has been handpicked by the visionary restaurateur and community advocate, Jason Alley, in collaboration with Positive Vibe's Executive Director Michele Jones, both esteemed figures from Richmond's beloved culinary scene at Comfort and Pasture. Michele Jones is a former restauranteur and owner of Comfort, Pasture, and Bingo Beer. Her work in the nonprofit industry has previously been through her philanthropic efforts during her years dominating the Richmond restaurant scene. As recently profiled in Richmond magazine, Michele established an annual tradition of giving back to her community by collecting coats and suitcases for kids in foster care. She was named “World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer” Person of the Week for her efforts. In 2018, Comfort partnered with Feed More to donate 100% of its proceeds to fight food insecurity. While her history in the restaurant world might not seem to be the most logical choice to helm a nonprofit, she brings decades of experience in running large, complex, and successful public-facing organizations. Her enthusiasm and energy, along with potential new community partners, is destined to uplift Positive Vibe’s students and expand their opportunities for finding purpose, passion and possibilities. Positive Vibe Foundation is wholeheartedly dedicated to providing transformative training and coaching talent help people with disabilities lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Interview With RVA's Flight Club Band (WOOHOO) | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #14

On today’s episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Charlie (lead vocals) and Alex (bass) from Flight Club (NOT Fight Club); a four piece rock band hailing from our own RVA! We saw them play at River Rock last year after they were handing out free stickers to the crowd and we were blown away by their music. They played an amazing pop-punk cover of Unwritten by Natasha Bendingfield and we were instantly hooked! We also saw them more recently at the Broadberry when they opened for 408 and We The Kings. They sound right on par with those two big bands. Today you'll learn all about the band. Big Daddy will also drop it on us with some funny news about this year's Coachella and we'll discuss the pay gap between men and women's basketball. ENJOY! Support Flight Club: Instagram Facebook Other Links & Tour Dates Band Of The Week: FLIGHT CLUB OF COURSE! Big Daddy Topic: The disaster called Coachella (WOOHOO) Restaurants Of The week: En Su Boca Open from 11am-2am every day. Happy hour from 3-6 mon-friday where house margs are 7.50, rails are 5.5, $1 off beer and wine. Happiest of all hours monday - thursday 5-6 where you can take an additional dollar off of all of those. Drink: house marg App: Boca trio - whopping pile of chips with different salsas, guac and queso Entree: One of their burrito bowls. They’re all insanely delicious so it doesn’t matter which one you pick The Answer / Mekong Drink: Orange creamsicle beer App: Salt and pepper calamari, shrimp chips Entree: Bon Mi (hangover cure) Dessert: Nightingale ice cream sandwich Event of the week: Positively Delicious by Positive Vibes Foundation, May 18th. Raises money for disabled RVA locals to find employment and other opportunities. Unlimited gourmet food and drinks made by RVA chefs. Shoutouts: River Rock The Broadberry 408 We The Kings The National The Canal Club Brown's Island Richmond Music Hall The Camel Sticky Rice Black Lodge Warped Tour Richmond Spiders Erin & The Wildfire Mama J's Jew Fro Our Sponsor: Maya's Belly Dancing 💃

Interview With The Verdant Lady | O Lala! (In the Dungeon) S2 #13

On today's episode, we have Katherine - owner of The Verdant Lady; a one of a kind cocktail bar located in RVA's West End. The Lady offers up refreshingly unique cocktails, an enchanting and funky indoor space with an atmosphere that acts as a place for friends and wanderers to share a drink together as equals. With their carefully curated cocktail menu and food served up from Les Crepes nextdoor, you’re sure to be delighted the moment you walk in. We also talk about the solar eclipse and if the end of the world is upon us. Support The Verdant Lady & Les Crepes https://www.theverdantlady.com/ The Verdant Lady Instagram Facebook https://www.lescrepesrva.com/ Les Crepes Instagram Restaurants of the week: The Verdant Lady & Les Crepes - we recommend the Love Island cocktail (Rose infused Vodka, Lillet Rosé, Lychee, Lemon, Sparkling Coconut Water). For an app get the fried goat cheese balls. For an entre get the Curry Lamb Crepe. Uliveto - https://www.gersirestaurant.com/uliveto Poloma or Agua De Valencia for a brunch cocktail. For an app: anchovies and citrus. Entre: eggs Sicilana. Band of the week: Gone Country - https://gonecountryrva.com/2024-schedule “Where the line-dancing, Honky Tonk sound of Brooks & Dunn meets the smooth, timeless melodies of Alan Jackson.” Make sure to get your tickets for Wear RVA's 5th annual charity fashion show. All proceeds go towards scholarships for local RVA high school girls. Our Sponsor: Maya's Belly Dancing

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