Tuesday with Toya

About Tuesday with Toya

Tuesday with Toya began in 2021 as a way to stay connected with fellow songwriters and artists during an isolating time and it quickly became a platform to celebrate the incredible talent in the Pacific Northwest. What started as a simple Instagram Live series has grown into 150 episodes featuring over 130 artists, from Tacoma’s hidden gems to rising regional stars. At its heart, Tuesday with Toya is about storytelling, creativity, and emotional truth. Each conversation invites listeners into the heart of the artist — how they create, what they’ve overcome, and why they keep making music. It’s a space for reflection, laughter, and genuine connection. I’m thrilled to bring Tuesday with Toya to Radio Tacoma and streaming platforms for Season 5, starting with my interview with neo-jazz alt-pop artist Raegan Leilani. Her sound is rich, textured, and rooted in the same creative spirit that makes Tacoma shine. I can’t wait to share more voices with you, one conversation at a time.

Publisher

toyamakesmusic

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episode

29 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jul 2025

   Making Art from What Hurts with Coven Dove

   Toya sits down with artist Coven Dove (Charlie Tuckness) to explore the story behind her transformative new album Clarity. In this heartfelt episode, they discuss the healing power of music, navigating grief, reclaiming self-worth, and embracing spiritual symbolism. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, empowerment, and building community through art.

2. 

   22 Jul 2025

   Fears and Fantasies with Darryl Crews

   In this episode, Darryl Crews shares the story behind his debut album, Fears and Fantasies, a deeply personal project five years in the making, filled with rich collaborations and cinematic visuals. Blending themes of immigration, identity, and love, Darryl reflects on his years behind the scenes and how his family legacy, multicultural roots, and creative influences have shaped the music, and why now is the moment to let it all out.

3. 

   15 Jul 2025

   The Power of Collaboration in Tacoma’s Music Scene with Brittany Danielle

   Toya chats with fellow Tacoma artist and organizer Brittany Danielle about how Cascade Music Alliance grew from a pandemic-era desire to uplift the local music scene. They talk collaboration, creative risks, and their mission to connect artists, including their upcoming “Tacoma Tune-In” event, Tuesday, August 19, at Wright Park from 6-8 PM.

4. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Finding the Trail Back Home with Michael Jeffrey

   Michael Jeffrey discusses his journey back to music through songwriting after experiencing profound loss, highlighting the healing and redemptive power of music in this interview with Toya.

5. 

   1 Jul 2025

   Up Tremendous with Kevy of Swavy

   Kevvy of Swavy discusses his musical journey, creative process, and the joy of co-writing music with Toya in this interview, revealing insights on finding your artistic voice.

6. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Coldboulder: Loosey Goosey with Lucy

   Artist Coldboulder discusses his EP Lucy, Vol. 1 with Toya, exploring themes of artistic direction and embracing imperfection in creative work in this interview.

7. 

   17 Jun 2025

   Victoria Fragoso: The Heart Behind the Mic

   Victoria "Toya" Fragoso discusses the origins and evolution of "Tuesday with Toya," emphasizing the importance of local music as a valuable cultural asset.

8. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Leanne Wilkins: The Art of Letting Go

   Leanne Wilkins discusses her album "The Art of Letting Go" with Toya, exploring themes of motherhood, grief, and healing through her music in this interview.

9. 

   3 Jun 2025

   Raegan Leilani: Jazz-Pop Alchemy from Tacoma

   Toya interviews Raegan Leilani, a Tacoma artist, who discusses her jazz-infused alt-pop sound, songwriting process, and the emotional development that drives her live performances.

Who has been a guest on Tuesday with Toya

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michael Jeffrey
• Kevvy of Swavy
• Coldboulder
• Leanne Wilkins
• Raegan Leilani

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.