O Lala In RVA Podcast

08/25/2026

IT’S DISCO, B*TCH! is taking over Harry's at Hofheimer Library at the Hofheimer Building on September 19 for a high-energy DAY PARTY full of 70s disco, French house, deep house & nu-disco. 💃✨

🎧 EDM DJ Kobe 🎧 | RIchmond DJ + special guest 🎵Duffy🎵
🪩 Studio 54 energy
🍸 Curated cocktails + bites
✨ Disco-glam encouraged
🎟️ Giveaways
☀️ Dancing in broad daylight like responsible adults

Early Bird tickets save you $10, but quantities are limited.

Grab your crew. Plan the fit. Find the bell bottoms.

SEPT 19 • HARRY’S LIBRARY AT THE HOFHEIMER

🎟️ TICKETS AT THE LINK IN OUR BIO

See you under the disco ball, b*tch. 🪩

08/11/2026

Things are getting scrumptious on O Lala! In RVA. 🫒

This week, we’re joined by Robert Granados, founder of Richmond Olive Oil Co. and certified olive oil sommelier, to find out why the bottle of “extra virgin” olive oil sitting in your pantry might not be what you think it is.

Robert takes us inside the surprisingly wild world of olive oil — from learning how to properly taste and test it to uncovering just how adulterated the industry can be. We talk harvest dates, polyphenols, cooking with olive oil, proper storage, flavored oils and balsamics, and what you should actually look for when you're standing in the grocery store aisle.

Robert also shares the story behind Richmond Olive Oil Co.: discovering his passion for olive oil, starting small at local farmers markets, studying through the Olive Oil School of Tuscany, taking the leap into a brick-and-mortar Carytown shop, surviving the stress of opening day and building a loyal RVA following.

Plus, we get into his boxing background, entrepreneurship, going viral by simply being himself on Instagram, olive oil tasting classes, ice cream + olive oil (trust us 👀), his favorite flavor combinations and what could be next for Richmond Olive Oil Co.

Then, Big Daddy drops it on us with the surprisingly strict behind-the-scenes rules of Love Island USA. 🌴 From mock seasons and psychological testing to alcohol limits, banned naps, hidden condom supplies and the infamous “Voice of God,” apparently villa life is a LOT more regulated than it looks on TV.

We’re also talking upcoming RVA events, including the Water Lantern Festival, The Happily Natural Day, VA Pride Fest and St. Benedict Oktoberfest— plus our Show of the Week.

🏆 Business of the Week: Richmond Olive Oil Co.

📍 Richmond Olive Oil Co. 3545 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA

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Also in this episode: shoutouts to Richmond Animal League and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond. ❤️

Pour yourself a glass of wine, grab some bread and maybe go check the harvest date on that olive oil in your cabinet.

Listen now! 🎙️

Things are getting scrumptious on O Lala! In RVA. 🫒This week, we’r...

08/11/2026

🫒 We thought we knew olive oil. We did not. 😂

This week, Robert Granados of Richmond_olive_oil joins us to talk olive oil myths, what “extra virgin” actually means, the shady side of the industry, becoming an olive oil sommelier, boxing 🥊 and building his Carytown business.

PLUS: Big Daddy exposes the wild behind-the-scenes rules of Love Island 🌴👀

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08/08/2026

Three years of doing this thing, meeting some of the coolest people in RVA, supporting local businesses, and helping our listeners get to know Richmond a little better along the way.

We’d say that’s kinda chic. 💅🏼🎙️✨🪩

07/30/2026

🎈 This week on O LaLa (in RVA), we're joined by Izetta Hill, owner of Lexie's Loving Designs (http://instagram.com/lexies_lovingdesigns/), to talk all things balloons, business, and bringing celebrations to life! Izetta shares how she went from decorating family parties to creating custom balloon installations for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, and more, all while balancing a career in social work. We chat about the creative process, funny behind-the-scenes moments, entrepreneurship, and the leap of faith that turned her passion into a growing RVA business.

Plus, Big Daddy uncorks some exciting news as Virginia wines shock the world by beating top French wines in a prestigious Paris tasting. We also share our favorite local wineries, spotlight Holy Roller as our Band of the Week, highlight a few upcoming RVA events, and, of course, celebrate another amazing local business making Richmond a more colorful place.

Grab your headphones and join us for another fun conversation celebrating the people, places, and stories that make RVA so special.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnAATpQRdvs

🎈 This week on O LaLa (in RVA), we're joined by Izetta Hill, owner ...

07/30/2026

🎈 New episode alert! 🎈

If you came to our O LaLa Reunion Party, you’ve already seen this week’s guest’s incredible work! ✨ The beautiful balloon displays that brought our celebration to life were created by Izetta Hill, owner of Lexie’s Loving Designs.

This week, we sit down with Izetta to hear how she turned a creative passion into a growing RVA business. From stunning balloon installations to balancing entrepreneurship with a career in social work, she shares her journey, the biggest projects she’s tackled, funny behind-the-scenes stories, and why betting on yourself is always worth it.

We also chat about Virginia wines making history in Paris 🍷, spotlight our Band of the Week, and share a few upcoming RVA events happening around Richmond.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Link in bio.

And be sure to show Izetta some love by following for your next party, wedding, corporate event, or celebration. We can personally vouch that she does amazing work! 🎈💖

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