This episode is packed with Richmond music, hilarious band stories, internet absurdity, and everything we love about RVA.

We sit down with our friends from Aw Chucks, to talk about how they came together, Craigslist bandmates, forgotten lyrics, winery gigs, original music, and why having fun is the secret to staying together as a band. If you saw them perform at our podcast party, you already know why we had to get them on the show.

We also dive into one of the wildest internet trends we've ever covered: people completing outrageous stunts for cryptocurrency through online "bounties." Would you tattoo a website on your forehead? Climb Mount Everest? Flush your head in a toilet? Big Daddy brings another conversation guaranteed to make you question humanity.

As always, we wrap things up with Richmond events, local businesses, and shout-outs to some amazing people making our city special.

📍 Richmond Events

• Black Pride RVA
• Richmond Shakespeare Festival
• Tonal Recall Music Festival

🥐 Business of the Week

• Sub Rosa Bakery

❤️ Community Shout-Outs

• Shine4th Foster Care
• IT4Causes
• Bryan Park
• Fallout
• Conex RVA

Upcoming Aw Chucks Shows

🎵 July 5 — Ashton Creek Vineyard (Acoustic)

🎵 July 24 — Omega Bar & Grill (Full Band)

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Thanks for listening, supporting local, and celebrating everything that makes Richmond weird, creative, and wonderful. We'll see you after our summer hiatus!

This week, we sit down with one of Richmond's most recognizable voices and DJs, DJ Kobe! 🎶🎤 From hosting a syndicated morning radio show heard across multiple cities to keeping Tobacco Club's dance floor packed every Saturday night, Kobe shares the incredible journey that took him from upstate New York radio intern to RVA nightlife staple.

We first connected with Kobe through Instagram, but after seeing him absolutely crush it at Daft Disco at Ember Music Hall, we knew we had to get him on the show. The energy was electric, the dance floor was packed, and the vibes were unforgettable. ⚡🪩

In This Episode:

🎧 How Kobe got his start in radio and DJing

📻 What it's really like hosting a syndicated morning radio show

🕺 The magic behind Daft Disco and why that crowd left such a lasting impression

🎵 Opening for artists like Mac Miller, Big Sean, Flo Rida, Tinashe, and more

⭐ Meeting celebrities including Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake

🍻 How changing drinking habits are reshaping nightlife and club culture

☕ The rise of coffee raves, wellness events, and sober social experiences

🎚️ Why today's DJs rely on remixes, nostalgia, and crowd psychology

🏙️ Richmond's evolving music scene and where Kobe thinks it's headed next

🎤 Stories from Tobacco Club, New York Deli, The Park, and beyond

😂 Plus: Wu-Tang Clan stories, gummy-fueled late-night DJ sessions, and the wild world of radio behind the scenes

Follow DJ Kobe

📸 Instagram: @kobeontheradio

🎙️ Listen to Kobe weekdays on Classic Rock 96.5

Big Daddy Drops It On Us

This week's segment dives into the world of "maxing" culture—from looksmaxing to biomaxing, self-improvement trends, optimization culture, and what it means to level up the parts of life people don't always see. 💪🧠📈

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On this episode of O Lala! In RVA, we sit down with the incredibly talented Chelsea McCoy, better known around RVA as DJ Chuck T. By day, Chelsea is a District Behavioral Specialist with Richmond Public Schools, helping educators create positive learning environments and supporting students across the district. By night, she's behind the DJ booth, bringing energy, connection, and unforgettable vibes to events all over Richmond.

Chelsea shares her journey from education to entertainment, how a lifelong love of music inspired her to become a DJ, and the story behind the nickname "Chuck T." We also dive into the mentorship that helped launch her career, including the impact of Richmond DJ legend DJ Duffy, who helped open doors and encouraged her to chase her passion.

🎤 Big Daddy Drops It On Us

This week's "Drop It On Us, Big Daddy!" segment explores the bizarre and rapidly growing internet trend of Looksmaxxing—from skincare and fitness to the more extreme side of online beauty culture. The crew discusses social media, self-image, unrealistic standards, and why self-acceptance still matters most.

🦇 Business/Event Spotlight

Olivia shares her experience at Richmond's iconic goth destination, Fallout Nightclub, and the crew talks about local happenings, shout-outs, and all the usual O Lala chaos and fun.

🎧 Follow DJ Chuck T

Instagram: @dj.chuckt TikTok: @ladieslovechuckt

Catch Chelsea every Saturday at the wildly popular sing-along brunches at Harry's and keep an eye out for her at private events, school functions, community celebrations, and venues across Richmond.

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