Tom Joyner On Passing The Torch To Rickey Smiley

[@dosanice6457]

I will miss Tom but I'm glad it is Rickey that he is passing the torch to.

[@joycecunningham8785]

I'm going to miss Tom Joyner too, congrats Ricky Smiley, make Tom Joyner proud

[@lela658]

I can breathe again knowing its Rickey Smiley ..and yes Rickey, make Tom and Sybil proud ‼

[@gmack7488]

Ikr

[@bbkeepsitreal9863]

I'm happy for you Rickey!! You deserve it you're a hard-working man be blessed!!!👍

[@lorettarobbins9803]

I'm so happy for Ricky. All that hustle has paid off...

[@ITSMECRISSY1]

Loretta Robbins YESSS!!! What’s gonna happen to the Rickey Smiley Show?

[@lorettarobbins9803]

@@ITSMECRISSY1 He is just getting another station added, his radio show will still be on

[@terrezharris5262]

@@ITSMECRISSY1 Headkrack and DaBrat going to take majority of the responsibility especially they already got a good connection on Dish Nation

[@theoldschooldiva374]

@@terrezharris5262 Headcrack is leaving the show

[@terrezharris5262]

@@theoldschooldiva374 Really? Didn't not know that, where is he going? I know only Gary and Eva leaving with Ricky

[@laidbacklibra1029]

He passed the torch fairly. Ricky is a comedian with a heart. He’s learned how things work correctly. Changes will happen and we in Houston are getting ready for the new year.

[@preciouswilliams22]

Congratulations, Rickey!! Tom Joyner couldn't have chosen a BETTER man for the job👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@durdysoxs]

Rickey surrounds himself with the ones he feels comfortable being around : females and gays. Set a better example.Young black boys are watching you. Try to project a strong black male image. There is a difference between being silly and being funny. Silly ass people need to tone their silly asses down. I hope Tom doesn’t live to regret his choice of a replacement. I don’t remember Tom ever wearing a dress in public. What a nigga won’t do for money.

[@venestagreen6376]

Congratulations Rickey ! You deserve all the blessings God bestows on you. Love you and appreciate all you do .

[@laurelthornton2918]

Congratulations,! Rickey

[@bridgetbothwell649]

Laurel Thornton so happy for rickey

[@bridgetbothwell649]

Hes put god first amen

[@phebiabridges447]

Congratulations Rickey!

[@vino1954]

two omega Alabama boyz passing the torch love it !

[@eveenterprises7913]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amberhanzy6576]

Rickey be preaching and I love it!

[@ITSMECRISSY1]

Amber Hanzy yes he does! And I love every bit of it!

[@afowler0]

Congrats to the hardest working men Mr Joyner & Mr. Smiley. Job well done 💕

[@loviedovie5781]

Congratulations to my Frats 🍾🎊🎉

[@ja2415]

Nobody can Replace the Fly Jock

[@cindrickalajanearrington3549]

Yay!!!! I'm so excited to hear this. Since Tom was taken off the Memphis station, I was forced to listen to the Rickey Smiley station and often thought WOW, he is the next Tom Joyner! To God be the glory! We will miss you Tom and Congrats Rickey Smiley.

[@ITSMECRISSY1]

Cindricka LaJane Arrington YES!!!! To God be All The Glory for Rickey’s next Level/Chapter

[@1coolg570]

Cindricka LaJane Arrington Tom back on in Memphis new station called Memphis soul 104.1

[@braylonlee1924]

I think that Tom Joyner is the goat of urban radio but I think Ricky has to do it his own way because without Tom Joyner there will not be a Rickey Smiley

[@stacyallen4530]

Cindricka LaJane Arrington 🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@jasbourne94]

Two people from Alabama both had national radio shows that amazing 👏🏾

[@qtluv27]

Grew up on TJMS and listened through adulthood. Will definitely miss it, but all great things come to an end. Congrats RSMS!

[@henrywilliams6060]

I will miss Tom Joyner, grew up with him! Thanking God for Rickey Smiley, and praying the best for him and his team!

[@raised2praize]

Now!!!!! Our local station went to something else. I started listening to Tom Joyner ONLINE! I heard this!!!!!!! I cried!!! I loooooooove Tom Joyner. looooove Rickey Smiley! I been listening to TJMS for most of my adult life! Now we got Rickey Smiley!!!!! Amen!!!!!

[@freeandblessed8500]

Rickey Reaped the Blessings He sowed! See now I get it, our dreams take very long to manifest, but if we keep going they will happen.

[@willieleefrancis8091]

So very true to realize those things in life!!!

[@freeandblessed8500]

@@willieleefrancis8091 I agree with this comment.

[@durdysoxs]

Reparations Now!!!!

[@chrissyh3270]

I love when Black men look out for each other. 😁😁😁

[@byDsign]

Me too!

[@1973poty]

Really!? Just on that level that their on babygirl, not on ours (average everyday working people and below. If you are a mason or a Eastern Star you may have a chance to live worry free in this bullshit world. But I don't advise you to become one because that's when you sell your soul. SO FUCK TOM JOYNER AND REALLY FUCK RICKY SMILEY.

[@durdysoxs]

Black men don’t act like females. Ricky is too good at it to be playing.

[@ja2415]

@@durdysoxs THE TRUTH IS, RICKY CAN NOT REPLACE TOM JOYNER

[@ja2415]

@@byDsign Rickey smiley Can not Replace Tom joyner

[@vivmckinney1989]

Tom Joyner the "FLY JOCK"!! great choice congrats RICKY!!

[@kmac729]

Ricky you have me crying this morning. I've been in a really bad place for awhile now. Thank you for reminding me...But God!! 🙏🏾🙌🏾😭

[@messymiz3290]

Congratulations Rickey. I know you will make Tom Joyner proud. You deserve it!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@chrissylove45]

Congratulations Rickey Smiley! Congrats Gary wit the Tea! And Eva Marcille!! Yass!!

[@ANGELSLVME]

chrissylove45 da brat not coming?????

[@PastorAmberDavis]

That is something he Rickey went through alot he had to bury so many family members right before this and now look he is moving up it was such a sacrifice, and now Rickey come up on top. That goes to show there is calm after the storm! I see you Rickey go boy!!!

[@anetparks2266]

"When you can travel an unknown path to success. Some days you wonder if you've done your best. While you think you've gone unnoticed day after day someone else is actually paving your way. Saying if someone else must travel this journey may they not find it as lonely. May they know that it wasn't easy but an uphill journey. Hopefully, they will reach down and pull someone else to heights unknown. So they will know too that they don't have to travel alone". Machel Parks 6/28/19....Congratulations Rickey!!!

[@blessedwithin47]

Amen

[@anetparks2266]

@@blessedwithin47 Thank you!

[@anetparks2266]

@@dmnbradford Thank you!

[@nadinewebster5861]

I have been Following Tom since 1973! He’s Totally Wonderful! Happy Retirement, Tom! Congratulations, Ricky! You are Wonderful Also; Tom Knew Who to Pass the Torch to!

[@K-RonTheGreat]

Congrats 🎊🎉🎈🍾 GOD is so wonderful! Praise him and bless your team with the new opportunities.

[@debramoody4094]

So good to hear Tom and Sybil here! Enjoyed you all 20+ years. Miss you all so much, but thankful RSMS will step up. Looking forward to all the good things to come. Hugs from Memphis

[@davidwillimas50]

Thanks Tom Joyner for all the years as the Fly jock. I miss that song you made. I love my job.

[@aokilee6684]

I love that Rickey so appreciative for EVERYTHING

[@juejueknew1273]

Beautiful I'm cheesing from ear to ear for you and I'm so proud of you Rickey. Your parents and grandparents I know are so proud. Congrats and God's blessings and progression forward.

[@virginiacoleman3197]

This is Awesome. I really Hated Tom leaving, and wondered what I was going to do now. I am So Happy to see him handing over the baton to Rickey.. Wonderful.. along with hearing he's keeping what Tom started going.. Awesome

[@kristinagordon7170]

Congratulations Rickey Smiley, Eva, Gary, Brat, Head Krack, Juicy!! Anybody that I missed...don't charge it to my heart. I love y'all and so proud that Tom is passing the torch to a great crew. I know none of you but tears fill my eyes because of my happiness for all of you, the team and the black community. So proud to be black and represented in media by a great group of people. Do great things y'all!! Many blessings to you!! ❤

[@itinavarait]

Kristina Mitchem I'm late, what happened to Rock T?

[@MsLBN]

Mr. Joyner thank you for the laughter and tears. Thank you for your service. I hope you continue the cruises, I want to go.... And I love love the waddle on Fridays... God bless you. New adventures ahead 💘

[@CupcakebytheOcean]

From watching Head when Rickey is not in you can tell that he is going to do well with his own show. Congrats to all of you👏🏾

[@missalphaomegagod-2u]

Vanity Wright indeed Head is articulate, intelligent quick witted and fun to watch so I concur he’ll do just fine😊

[@jackiewelch4978]

I have been listening to TJMS since he hit the airwaves in ATL. Job well done TJMS! Congratulations RSMS! I'm here for the ride with you all as well. The greatness continues!

[@reginalda.bellsr.249]

CONGRATULATIONS, RICKEY!!!!😁😁😁 And, the same to the rest of the Rickey Smiley morning show family, I am extremely happy for you all!!!!😁😁😁

[@sparr5132]

Congratulations! And Eva...you go girl!!

[@barbarakelsey2818]

S Parr I’m happy for her she’s a good addition along with Gary

[@cbfrmcrystalave]

Hell yeah Tom Joyner the damn 🐐 and for him to pass the torch to Rickey smiley means a lot! I so hype for the show but I’m gone miss Tom Joyner morning show like a mfer!!! Have fun Tom and I’m def gone hit one of them cruises

[@AJ-jk6ui]

Ditto!

[@bdwill1]

I remember when Rickey was on the Buckwild and Africa morning show back on WBHJ 95.7 Jamz back in 1997. Always been humble and funny. Congratulations for this new opportunity and continued success.

[@kekajuanesawyer292]

Rick you have been touched by God and you are in his FAVOR.! Everything that is meant for you is given to you. Bless your heart, you are absolutely amazing in every thing you do. Love you, God bless you and keep reaching for the Stars.!

[@sandramallory5147]

Congratulations Rickey. Tom you're a legacy to HBCU you're a blessing to many whom will always be grateful to the opportunities given to them because of your contributions to HBCU

[@charissejohnson2068]

I love Tom Joyner!!!!!! Congratulations Rickey Smiley. God bless.

[@georgialouisew4152]

Rickey, Tom Joyner is a great radio legend and icon to follow going forward with your show but now you need to create your own legacy. Don’t copy or try to follow him; just do you and continue to uplift and empower. You’ll have a whole new audience listening. Stay focused and good luck. The black community need this 👍🏽👍🏽🤜🏽🤜🏽

[@suric4828]

Love my Alabama family. I also think Eva has a great radio voice❤️

[@itinavarait]

Suri C same 😍 and I think she does too

[@LailahLynnTV]

Congratulations! I love all of their voices. They’re going to really do well.

[@patrickpurifoy4231]

Tom, I listened to you for Years!!! You started my day. If I didn’t start my day with your show, it was an off day for me. I salute you and your team for the many years of service to our community. Congratulations on your retirement. Sybil Wilkes, I miss you too! Ricky and team, congratulations! I know you all are up to filling the very large shoes that you’re about to step into.

[@pooh4025]

Congratulations Rickey and best wishes to Tom .

[@CarolynHarris816]

Tom Joyner, thank you, thank you, thank! Rickey, always put God first, keep being an example, God Bless!

[@francinamiller8563]

Congratulations Rickey Smiley! I am really going to miss Tom Joyner and Sybil Wilkes so much! Looking forward to listening to your show Rickey!

[@sharonk1667]

CONGRATULATION!!! MUCH DESERVE, YOU ARE SO POSITIVE AND BIG UP TOO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND HBCU'S.

[@frederickpolk7978]

Preach!!!

[@karenfenner5129]

SUPPORT THE HBCU's!! That's What's UP!! Let's make it HAPPEN!! Everyone who is serious about their education should GET ON BOARD!!

[@cor6broo]

Much love family. I been a TJMS listener since 98 and I e been listening to Rickey for 2 yrs now. I'm excited to see Tom putting you on.Congrats to you and your team!

[@Lowcarbkimmy]

Congrats so happy for Rickey and his morning show!!!! We will Mr.Tom Joyner enjoy life we love so much....

[@CarolynHarris816]

"We give God all the Praise!!!! yall betta preach!

[@theuncommon7]

I have literally listened to Tom for 25 years! I am sad to see him retire from radio, but also glad that he is retiring this week instead of being memoralized... that's real. Now I LOVE ME SOME RICKEY too and I am excited about the take over. It is my prayer that he keep us focused as Tom has through the years! Let's Go into the new! Great job Tom.. let's go Rickey. "WE READY"

[@producerp1]

This is wonderful. 2 great fellas who keep folks in stitches. Praying for your ultimate success.

[@marknewsomeagency1905]

The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi looking out for each others is sooo awesome..

[@camilleanglin3149]

I'm glad that he passed it on to Rickey!!! Tom left our market years ago and I've truly missed him and now I pray Rickey keeps the torch lit!!!! He will support HBCU's I know that!!!!

[@wkyle3808]

Congrats blessings to you Rickey Smiley. Tom Joyner job well done.🙏🏾☺️

[@FavoredDVuh]

Awww so excited for you Rickey and the rest of the staff... Much deserved... Many continued blessings to you...

[@kandalyndimarieturner2371]

THANK YOU TOM JOYNER THE BEST KNOWS THE BEST ❤ ❤

[@charissew4798]

It's good that Ricky was the one that Tom Joyner picked up the torch from him, Tom has always been humble and never forgot where he came from.

[@stephanieachane9154]

You know you really preaching Mr. Rickey Smiley!!!!!! That's alright!!!!! I was just saying right before you said it, that it's not about us. My my my.

[@fam2616]

CONGRATULATIONS Rickey Smiley! Can't wait. Well Wishes to My Main Guy for a long time Tom Joyner always been a Fan. Blessing to All 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@kid8563]

You said a quick word at the end! Congratulations to all of you guys! I'm so happy for the team. What a blessing!

[@nikkiwilson9581]

This is beautiful. I am loving Rickey's testimony and gratitude for all that God has done!!

[@rosarage47]

Congratulations, Mr Smiley.... Good Will Always Show Up and Show Himself....

[@n.gr.4879]

The morning show continues, Tom Joyner happy retirement.💋

[@pumpkinspice777]

CONGRATULATIONS RICKEY SMILEY! WISHING U CONTINUOUS GREATNESS...🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@lennorrismurray2016]

Congratulations Rickey Smiley keep up the great job

[@darlenemcnealy6306]

Love it...I grew up with Tom joyner on am radio Chicago. WJPC. ✌🏾

[@regvibe835]

Me too 👍

[@annwells1319]

Praises be to God two awesome brothers uplifting one another yea!

[@valeriayoung7430]

I'm going to miss the Tom Joyner Show but I'm glad that Tom gave the torch to Rickey Smiley he's a good man and he would do Tom proud

[@shadesofallurelifestyle]

I’m so happy for you Rickey! Well deserved! Its beautiful how Tom has passed the opportunity!

[@williamclark7966]

Ones again the Great Cathy Hugh's started her career at WHUR here in Washington DC and than the powerful 1450 WOL in the hood of Washington DC and now saving the best for last. Thank You so much Cathy Hugh's for The Tom Joyner Show and now The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Two Great Omega Men DC stand up! ♎️♎️♎️

[@dwaynemalloy7608]

On the corner of H street, N.E. Wash, D.C. ✊🏿

[@lesiamccord5334]

Congratulations Rickey Smiley. Glad we will continue to hear your voice in the morning.You are so funny and a caring person.

[@GetGetMoney33]

CONGRATULATIONS Rickey and crew!! I'm ready for the next chapter!!

[@myrealityis]

Congratulations Rickey! Great job. God is awesome! - Rome W (WHS)

[@thoughtsofaleader]

I couldn't think of a better new beginning for TJMS now RSMS. God bless you all!!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@wms5253]

To Da Brat: What God has for you is for you

[@michaelgarrett4849]

Where is she

[@areneejordan7393]

OK...Mr. Smily I am ready for open doors...ready to get back into radio...interns etc...I am so proud of you. You are such a great example of what God will do. Blessings to you. Your Community Activist Ms. J.

[@bgee6750]

This is a true testament to remind all of US Ricky, Gary with the Tea & Fam that we have to take advantage of opportunities to be a student (To Listen & Learn from the Greats I.e. Mr. Joyner & Sybil) Look at God!!! Rickey Smiley & Gary truly have worked hard! May God continue to Bless & Keep you and Fam!

[@goodgame6576]

Ive been Listening to Tom joyner since wvon and wjpc since 1975 for me.😍 I'm going to miss Tom😢😢😢 But I'm gonna give Ricky :) a chance

[@tomswill9189]

Congrats Rick.To you. And your team. This is beautiful. Ricks humbleness. And humility. And respect for each other. As professionals. And Black Men. Love And respect. This is how its suppose to do. Thanks Tom. For being being a great leader. And role model.

[@MsLBN]

Congratulations Rickey and team. Yes, God will do it "when we can't"

[@jackhammer372000]

Mr Smiley I cannot express how happy and how thankful I am for you. I have listed to you from 95.7 JAMZ. You are a true inspiration. I appreciate you and all you do. I do not have any social media so this is the only way I can let you know this. I hope you get this message and may God continue to bless you and guide you. You humbleness should be mirrored by all around you. It is amazing the things you say on your show are some of the same things I have taught my son at a very early age. Thank you again and I hope to meet you one day.

[@lasqtst328]

This is WONDERFUL NEWS!! I'm so happy for the ENTIRE team/family!

[@stephanier2860]

Well, I knew he was funny, but had no idea that he was such a spiritual man with a testimony! I'm sold--and am looking forward to his new show. Not even sure what station he's on, but believe me when I say that I'll be seeking him out. God bless you Rickey and your whole crew!

[@Macnem]

Congratulations Rickey! You're so deserving of this opportunity. Thank you Mr. Joyner for the many years of laughter and knowledge.

[@lilteetee33055]

To God be the glory! So grateful to witness such a huge blessing to you and your morning show, Rickey! God be with you during this amazing journey 🙏

[@msredd339]

Congratulations Rickey Smiley. I grew up listening to Tom Joyner and I have my kids listening to Tom Joyner I am so excited for Rickey Smiley such a deserving and better person to pass the torch to

[@yolandaholloway8068]

Congrats Ricky, Love the spiritual side you will be bring to the show. Job well done Tom, you and your Team will be Greatly missed. Love how you gave Ricky the Opportunity to fill your slot. See you around in SoFlo Tom. 💜💜💜☝🏾

[@tawandathechosenvessel6186]

Congratulations Rickey and Blessing to new endeavours Tom, and much relaxation and enjoyment to you.

[@ivywilborn9472]

Rickey is such a transparent and real man of God. When you pull others up with you and dont store up for self God will do His part. Headcrack will thrive as well. Congrats to you all! This is so motivating. Amen!!!

[@SweetNJuicy]

Congratulations Rickey!!! Tears of joy and sorrow at the same time ♥️🤣😭🤣♥️ I was raised on TJMS. #stillnotready TJMS been around in my life longer than my daddy.. I love you TJMS AND I LOVE YOU TOO RICKEY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!

[@mearldunlap9835]

I'm happy for you Rickey Smiley n crew gawd bless Y'all can't wait to hear y'all in Detroit

[@amberrichardson1756]

I appreciate true humility. Show him your not ashamed of him and he won't be ashamed of You

[@princessgrace5356]

Keep your focus with the Lord! Stay on your knees and prayer 🙏 daily as a team. Be Blessd! Yr 2020.

[@lawrenceday1894]

Congratulations to Rickey Smiley! God is so good I'm so happy for him! Listening to his morning show has really helped me through a hard spot in my life and I'm thankful for Rickey Smiley and his team. Blessings!

[@mamadiaa577]

Congratulations Rickey you are such a positive and inspiring person you deserve all the Lord has in store for you the word is a better place because of you

[@traceyprice1433]

Congrats Rickey!! I couldn't think of anyone better or more deserving than you to take the torch!! I'm looking forward to tuning in everyday. Peace and continued blessings to you and your crew.

[@yowilli6669]

Rickey Smiley, you better PREACH! I feel the anointing all in your voice. Congratulations to each and every one of you. May God continue to bless and keep you all.

[@smile2day162]

Boy, I done got HAPPY!!!!! The God we serve is AWESOME!!

[@cphillips2795]

Job well done Rickey! You're a good brother. Wish you and the team the best in your future endeavors!

[@marinerselah1434]

Congratulations 🎉🎊. Will miss Tom. Love y’all. Continued favor