Tom Joyner On Passing The Torch To Rickey Smiley

It’s an honor to continue the legacy of my boss and frat brother Tom Joyner. Not only has he been a friend to my family and me over the years, but we consider him family. Tom’s mentorship has instilled in me valuable wisdom that I will carry with me through this new morning show.
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[@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.

[@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!!!👍

[@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!

[@davidwillimas50]

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

[@vivmckinney1989]

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

[@amberhanzy6576]

Rickey be preaching and I love it!

[@ITSMECRISSY1]

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

[@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!! 🙏🏾🙌🏾😭

[@vino1954]

two omega Alabama boyz passing the torch love it !

[@eveenterprises7913]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@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 👍🏽👍🏽🤜🏽🤜🏽

[@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.

[@qtluv27]

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

[@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!!!!!

[@wms5253]

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

[@michaelgarrett4849]

Where is she

[@henrywilliams6060]

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

[@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!!!

[@chrissylove45]

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

[@ANGELSLVME]

chrissylove45 da brat not coming?????

[@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

[@aokilee6684]

I love that Rickey so appreciative for EVERYTHING

[@messymiz3290]

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

[@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!

[@jasminesuther7101]

God be the Glory Amen. 😊

[@daurethachappell9447]

Congratulations Rickey 🙏🏾🤗🥰💐❤️❤️❤️

[@marknewsomeagency1905]

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

[@DorisLLongll]

Tom Joyner passing the torch ,Congratulations Rickey Smiley😊 I'm happy for you.

[@n.gr.4879]

The morning show continues, Tom Joyner happy retirement.💋

[@K-RonTheGreat]

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

[@justinfromgod941]

Congratulations Rickey!!!!!! My honey is black and love a strong black man!!! I’m a Native and the USA calls me Mexican! Fighting for all races lately in Marches and Rally’s across Chicago! I spoke at the Rally against American Medical Association we are getting ours you’ll see!!! Happy Retirement Tom!!!!!!

[@suric4828]

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

[@itinavarait]

Suri C same 😍 and I think she does too

[@tawandathechosenvessel6186]

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

[@luethaderpinckney7218]

Congrats Mr. SMILEY 😍😍😍

[@LailahLynnTV]

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

[@theresawilliams8870]

Amazing journey , so happy for you Dear !!!!

[@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 💘

[@sparr5132]

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

[@barbarakelsey2818]

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

[@DorisLLongll]

Yes i sure do remember the Tom Joyner Morning show!❤😄

[@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.

[@Ebony_Marcelin]

So we’ll deserved!!! Congratulations 🎈🎉

[@EzraBufford]

Rick try your best to keep the Shawn King talks going. They are awesome!

[@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!

[@ExtremelyClever555]

Oh Oh Oh, It’s the Tom Joyner Morning Show!!!

[@CarolynHarris816]

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

[@cynthiawashington5386]

Congratulations for your new beginning 😊

[@patricedorseyanthony749]

Congratulations Rickey!!! l listen to Tom 25-years

[@patricedorseyanthony749]

I'm going to truly miss Tom. Enjoy life and have fun.😍

[@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

[@mosestyson3217]

Congrats

[@bettyharris2747]

Thank you for what I seen all of you all do Ricky

[@charissejohnson2068]

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

[@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 🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@MultiSerenity2009]

SO IT IS (GLORY) #PEACEALWAYS🌹

[@kem772]

I could just listen to Rickey all day!!! So grateful, humble, & positive!!! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🍾🎊 RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW❣️

[@ITSMECRISSY1]

KEM 77 Yes..I could too!

[@candiceboyd6633]

Congratulations. Looking forward to the show.

[@sherrywarren616]

Just love you all!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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!!!!😁😁😁

[@Godstrumpet2010]

They couldn't have chosen a better host to take over for Tom Joyner. Congrats to Rickey Smiley and Headcrack for his new show as well. 😎👍

[@pooh4025]

Congratulations Rickey and best wishes to Tom .

[@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

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

God bless you Mr.Rickey Smiley knowing god for yourself as a child of God being yourself is a real job God is real 🙏 changes everything and people Linda j peace ❤️💯💯💯

[@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!!

[@shienebarnes2484]

Congrats to Ricky and staff. Keeping God first is the key to success. Amen!

[@vanitywright1330]

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😊

[@paulbrown4625]

The fact that there is a man of God who has a successful platform and is now being elevated, is evident that God is truly awesome!

[@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!

[@MARGARETPF]

CONGRATS Rickey

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@CarolynHarris816]

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

[@davidatkinson8515]

I miss the TJMS, but it's great to hear the RSMS. I love his church announcements.

[@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.

[@fit2bjustme]

So Eva is a permanent on the morning show? I didn't know that. Congratulations to everyone

[@itinavarait]

Fit2BJustMe yeah I didn't know that either

[@pdemby1]

What happened to Porsha 🤔

[@itinavarait]

pdemby1 I believe she's just with dish nation and not the morning radio show

[@iamsunflower-fu3lk]

Porsha was on maternity leave that's why Eva came on board

[@brittneygreen5672]

He will do it! Just believe...

[@ednajames3927]

God is good he chooses good thank you both for all you do

[@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

[@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.!

[@AllAmericanGuy01]

I love it!

[@ExtremelyClever555]

I'm watching from the United States Virgin Islands....THE WORLD'S PARADISE!!!

[@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.

[@namiller7198]

Congratulations to all 👑

[@jasbourne94]

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

[@ydupree2380]

What a professional! Class Act.

[@darlenemcnealy6306]

Love Tom to pieces... enjoy your retirement ✌🏾

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

God is always around pray changes everything Linda j peace preach Ricky don't let anyone change Ricky 💯❤️❤️❤️⚓⚓🦅🦅free

[@wkyle3808]

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

[@darlenemcnealy6306]

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

[@regvibe835]

Me too 👍

[@virginiabaker8378]

I love when black real men looks out for each other god is good Aman

[@annwells1319]

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

[@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!!!!

[@shareofmoney]

Congratulations to Rickey Smiley but I will miss Tom Joyner

[@sharondiggs6581]

LOOK 👀 I CAN LIVE WITH OUT LISTENING TO THE WONDERFUL RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW 👑🎭♌️🎶☝🏾👁🌰🤩FACTS 🙏🏽🌰🐿💋

[@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. ✊🏿

[@tawandajackson4960]

Bless y'all

[@tawandajackson4960]

Them praying grandmas and grandparents

[@lennorrismurray2016]

Congratulations Rickey Smiley keep up the great job

[@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

[@lashawnholman4333]

That's huge!!!

[@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

[@pumpkinspice777]

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

[@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.

[@debbiehart1259]

🙏🙏🙏🎺🎺

[@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!