Real Talk with Nikki

RTRS Behind The Scenes

So we're heading into our 5th show this Friday December 5th. While I'm having the time of my life I'm also working really hard as well. The show begins and ends with me, and that can be a lot of pressure. But I'm not complaining. Every week we strive to provide each of our listeners with fun and informative information, we also try to book the best guests and give the most entertaining interviews. Speaking of Interviews, if you know of someone who has an interesting story to tell, is super talented, can sing better than Beyonce or rap better than her Lil' Wayne hit us up and let us know, we want to hear from you!!! Email us at letstalk@realtalkradioshow.com

From the first show with comedian RonG to our last show with author ReShonda Tate Billingsley we have learned oh so much and all of our faithful listeners would probably agree. Sometimes in the interviews you just never know what can happen, we don't script or give questions in advance so when things don't go according to plan we just have to roll with it. But we have been every blessed, for the most part with really great interviews. ReShonda an ex-television reporter was definitely one of the best. With Comedians such as RonG you just never know WHAT they are going to say (IF you missed it check it out at our www.realtalkradioshow.com). Sometimes guests are just M.I.A we scheduled an interview that was sure to be off the chain, or so we thought! The Guest we found out later had a personal emergency that prevented them from calling in, to bad they didn't let us know. BUT as they say in show biz the show must go on, especially when your LIVE. I ain't gone lie that threw us all for a loop. Nonetheless we kept it moving and we still love him!

My Favorite show thus far was on Relationships from a Male's Perspective, all of the men who called in, filled out our questionnaires and emailed us really tried to keep it real, and as a young woman I can appreciate that. The only problem was we didn't have enough time!

My absolute favorite part of the show however is reading the emails from listeners. I guess because it proves somebody is listening and that's why we do what we do and plan and plan each week.

Although we were on vacation last week we're back LIVE this Friday from 8-9pm pst and Better than ever!!!

-Real Talk

Keyshia Cole Reality Premiere Re-cap

Season 3 of Keyshia Cole: "The Way It Is" picks up right where the show left off last season. Frankie, Neffie, Manny, and of course Ms. K.C are all together again for another entertaining season.

Frankie, Keyshia’s biological mom and ex-crack addict was released from prison at the end of season 1. Since then she’s been trying to get her children to forgive her for her past mistakes. Neffie, Keyshia’s older sister, is a recovering/borderline alcoholic and mother of three beautiful little girls, whose husband is sleeping with her cousin. At the end of season 2 she found out she was pregnant again, but not by her "husband" and debating whether or not she wanted to keep the baby. Manny is Keyshia’s manager who works overtime to keep the peace and help support Keyshia as she juggles family and fame.

This season Keyshia and her family are still trying to work out their problems.  Her sister Neffie moved out of Keyshia’s house into her own home that Keyshia bought for her and her 4 children (yep she kept the baby). Frankie, she’s still fighting, Hola!  She has issues with Keyshia’s adopted mom Mrs. Cole for “turning her daughter against her.” But she’s also enjoying being a grandmother to Neffie's children and a mother to her long lost daughter Elite who moved to Atlanta and figures to be a part of the show this season.  As for Keyshia, she’s recording her new album “ A Different Me” and looking forward to moving on and being happy.

I know what you’re thinking how can these dynamics co-exist? That’s the interesting part; they don’t (At least not all the time). Which makes for a lot of Reality TV Drama!!! Fights, Fights, and more Fights. Some might say this is a “hot ghetto mess” and at times it is. But if you look beyond the surface there’s a little of them in all of us. Whether you can relate to them or not there’s something quite endearing about these ladies.

I personally take my hat of to the beautiful and talented Ms. Keyshia Cole. She had to overcome a lot of obstacles to get where she is today. She’s had hit after hit and still she hasn’t forgotten where she’s come from and family is definitely an important part of who she is. Regardless of what you may think of the show, these ladies prove that it doesn’t matter where you start its where you end up that counts. Keyshia and her family have grown up right before our eyes, and its so much fun to watch.

The show airs Tuesdays at 10pm on BET.

photo: getty images & picapp

Hollywood Celebs encourage Early Voting!!!

Comedian Shang is the politically hilarious voice of “Vote First” a grassroots movement targeting the Hip Hop generation. Sponsored by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (NCBCP) Unity ’08 Campaign. Shang is lending his voice to encourage Voters, to not only vote, but also vote Early to help prevent voter suppression tactics and confusion at the polls!

"In this historic election there will be long lines, major drama at the polls, and we all know the voting machines always break down in the 'hood," explains the boisterous comic. "There are a lot of people that would like to suppress the black vote. The games to prevent us from voting have already started. Imagine their disappointment when black folks flip the script and show up early instead of waiting until the last day to vote."

Hollywood Celebs such as Brandy, Angela Bassett, Lisa Ray and others are also joining in to help spread the word through a series of radio Public Service Announcements, which you can hear on the Real Talk Radio Show premiering October 31st from 8-9pm on LATalkRadio.com. Be sure to tune in live or check it out via our archive system.

We are talking about what you should and shouldn’t do before going to the polls NOV 4th, among other things. We’d like to hear from you. Email your questions and comments to letstalk@realtalkradioshow.com or call in live to be on the air with us at 323. 203.0815.

The NCBCP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing Black civic engagement and participation. For more information check out their website at www.BlackCampaign.org

Remember be a part of history. Vote early or be FIRST in line on November 4 - VOTE FIRST!

-Real Talk!

Comedian RON G is in the House!

As you may or may not know the Real Talk Radio Show staff is working really hard to put together our LIVE debut October 31, 2008. I am very pleased to announce that one of the HOTTEST new comedians in the game, RON G, is going to be our special guest. So trust me when I say you want to tune in to the show. RON G is a FUNNY, FUNNY dude who’s making moves in Hollywood. His brand of stand up is “down to earth humor with an urban flare.” He was a finalist on Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s got Jokes.” His stock is rising and some say he’s destined to be the next King of Comedy!

As if that weren’t enough, we are also giving away tickets to see him LIVE during our POLITICAL POP QUIZZ segment! You don’t want to miss it!

-Real Talk!

Get Ready!

Real Talk Radio Show.com is the place to be October 31, 2008 from 8-9 pm. I know its Halloween, but lets keep it real unless you’re in elementary school its really not that big of a deal. For some of us Halloween isn’t even a real holiday. For those of us who grew up with C.O.G.I.C (Excuse me) Christian parents or grandparents it’s the Devil’s Holiday, so you’re either at church or at home, anyway.

Keeping it moving, I’m the host and creator of the Real Talk Radio Show and I’m working really hard to put together a really HOT show that you don’t want to miss. We’re talking about everything from relationships to religion, politics to pop culture, love, life and everything in between from a young educated person’s perspective, OK!!!

Have you noticed that most talk radio shows are for old people??? I mean do young people not have an opinion??? Society is always talking ABOUT us but now its time for us to discuss what’s really good! WE are the future, and the future is NOW!!!

So be sure to check out the show from 8-9 pm every Friday. Also make sure to check the Blog regularly.

Real Talk!