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City Cast PhillyPhilly Soul Music Is Everywhere Right Now. You Need To Hear These ArtistsPhiladelphia makes beautiful music. From intimate shows at Time and MilkBoy to large crowds at The Fillmore and the Met, Philly’s live music scene is unmatched. This past year, soul music in Philly really stood out. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Toya Haynes, editor of Philly Soul Now, who has curated the ultimate playlist of the best Philly soul music of 2025. They talk about the artists defining the sound right now, the venues shaping the culture, and why everyone’s band has someone from Philly.
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2025-12-1632 min
Luce With ADHDitudeHave Faith! ADHD & Finding Balance: Toya Haynes on Self Medication, Healthcare & Mental Health - Part TwoTrigger Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation, death, grief & mental illness.In this episode, I continue my conversation with Toya Haynes— the lovely Philly creative, music and vinyl enthusiast, woman of faith, and passionate ADHD and mental health advocate. 🎶🙏We dive further into the realities of self-medicating, the financial burden of healthcare in America, and the unique challenges faced by neurodiverse parents. We also discuss homelessness, mental health, and so much more!Want to see and hear more of me and the pod?📷Follow The Lucie Pod on Instagram: @theluciepod🧵Follow The Lucie Pod...
2025-02-261h 18
Luce With ADHDitudeHave Faith! ADHD & Finding Balance: Toya Haynes on Late Diagnosis, Mental Health & Music- Part One Trigger Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation, death, grief & mental illness.In this episode, I chat with Toya Haynes—a Philly creative, self-proclaimed music and vinyl nerd, woman of faith, and passionate ADHD and mental health advocate. 🎶🙏Toya shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at 41… on a Leap Day 📆! We talked about her experiences of navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, and the importance of seeking help ❤️🩹.We also talk about the power of faith, church, therapy, medication, perimenopause and more! We covered PLENTY in only one part!Want to see and hear more of me and th...
2025-02-1258 min
The Scenario1984 (Black Music Month Series)Music writer/Podcaster, Toya Haynes and AG Granderson from SeasonOne Media join us for our regularly scheduled celebration of Black Music Month, as we take a trip to 1984.
2024-06-111h 27
The Scenario1988: Black Music Month (Episode Replay)
The celebration of Black Music Month continues with a trip 30 years down memory lane, as Team Scenario remembers 1988. In addition, TV personality Big Fella helps the crew have a birthday celebration for Zai...in her absence. Culture critic Toya Haynes breaks down the rich musical tapestry of the era, and the team talks about which '88 icon had the most lasting impact; New Edition's "Heartbreak", N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton", The Cosby Show, or 1988 Slam Dunk Champion, Michael Jordan.
2024-06-041h 18
Purposely Driven PodcastMel Haynes: Owner of Sweet Envie LLCMel Haynes wears many hats – a nurturing mother, a loyal friend, a dynamic business owner, and an inspiring community leader. Born and raised in Broussard, Louisiana, she is the proud owner of Sweet Envie LLC located at 4302 Moss Street in Lafayette.
In a transformative decision made in March 2021, Mel bid farewell to a corporate career spanning over a decade, ignited by an unyielding passion to realize her bakery dream. Sweet Envie has evolved over the past two years, to more than a just a bakery. It is also home to one of the only Salad Bars on th...
2023-09-151h 02
HealingHer WithinWhat is Fearless Living: Meet the Authors - La'Toya Haley-HaynesHello & Welcome to season four of the Fearless Fridays with Maryann podcast! Over the next several weeks you will get a chance to meet the co-authors of my latest anthology - What Is Fearless Living? You can purchase a paperback copy on Amazon. Thank you in advance for your support. I truly appreciate you. This special segment is meant for you to connect and learn a little bit about our authors and be inspired by their courage and fearlessness as they boldly share a little bit about themselves. In today's episode, we...
2023-02-0326 minHealingHer WithinWhat is Fearless Living: Meet the Authors - La'Toya Haley-HaynesHello & Welcome to season four of the Fearless Fridays with Maryann podcast! Over the next several weeks you will get a chance to meet the co-authors of my latest anthology - What Is Fearless Living? You can purchase a paperback copy on Amazon. Thank you in advance for your support. I truly appreciate you. This special segment is meant for you to connect and learn a little bit about our authors and be inspired by their courage and fearlessness as they boldly share a little bit about themselves. In today's episode, we...
2023-02-0326 min
The Zumble Podcast Network90’s R&B University | The Lost Male R&B Groups w/ Special Guest Toya Haynes | Episode #80What happened to all of the male R&B groups? On this week’s episode, The Professor and First Lady are joined by special guest host Toya Haynes from the Aftershow After Party Podcast. They discuss some of the male 90’s R&B you may have forgotten about. Class is in session!
2022-07-081h 33
Micheaux MissionTHE FIRST TIME I HEARD - New Edition with The Micheaux MissionSPECIAL - Vincent and Len will be back next week with a new episode. Enjoy their appearance from June 2021 with Toya Haynes to talk about the first time they heard her favorite group (and Len’s) - New Edition.Check THE FIRST TIME I HEARD with Toya Haynes wherever good podcasts be, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-04-131h 42
BOLD Black Girls"Great Resignation" How to Keep Your Black Employees w/LaToya HaynesIn this special episode, we invite our honorary BBG "Fairy Godmother", back to discuss the "Great Resignation". La Toya Haynes is the director of Racial Equity at Intuit and joins us to discuss the article she wrote, "Here's how to get Black employees to stay, despite The Great Resignation and how companies can turn the tides on a great resignation toward a great retention!!!! Check out the article here: https://www.protocol.com/workplace/great-resignation-black-employees Follow us at: https://boldblackgirls.com | IG: @boldblackgrils Help us reach 1000 subscribers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bol...
2022-02-2338 min
The First Time I Heard...Episode 17: The First Time I Heard… KashifIn the final episode of Season 2, host Toya Haynes is joined by guest Shameika Rhymes of the show Check the Rhymes joins to talk about the first time they heard the musical virtuoso Kashif.
2021-12-2032 min
Micheaux MissionATL (2006) w Nikki Wright and Toya HaynesNikki Wright and Toya Haynes of Unsung Unwrapped unveil their new podcast The AfterShow After-Party as well as their eerie food phobias before launching into their review of Nikki’s 3rd favorite film of all-time - ATL (2006). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2021-08-251h 31
Micheaux MissionHouse Party 2 (1991)TOYA HAYNES of The First Time I Heard podcast brings her unabashed love of everything Ralph Tresvant (with her New Edition spreadsheet as exhibit A) back to the Mission for a review of the Kid-N-Play starring vehicle House Party 2. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. ...
2021-06-231h 28
The First Time I Heard...Episode 16: The First Time I Heard... New EditionHost Toya Haynes is joined by Len Webb and Vincent Williams of the movie review podcast The Micheaux Mission to talk about the first time they heard her favorite group New Edition.
2021-06-211h 40
The First Time I Heard...Episode 15: The First Time I Heard... Gladys KnightHost Toya Haynes is joined by singer and American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle to discuss the first time they heard the incomparable Gladys Knight.
2021-03-221h 25
Micheaux MissionTHE MISSION FINEST - House Party (1990) w Toya HaynesRemember when Toya Haynes (First Time I Heard w Toya Haynes) stopped by the Mission to settle the Kid n Play vs Nice & Smooth debate? Relive it all over again. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Micheaux Mission, we'd like to...
2021-03-031h 34
The First Time I Heard...The First Time I Heard... The Quiet Storm *Bonus Episode*Do you love slow jams? Did you grow up listening to the Quiet Storm? Then you definitely don't want to miss this bonus episode of The First Time I Heard. Host Toya Haynes is talking about the first time she heard the long running Quiet Storm radio format with her guest, R Dub!, the creator of the globally syndicated Slow Jams with R Dub! radio show and founder of SlowJams.com.
2021-02-131h 14BOLD Black GirlsWhat Mama Never Told You About Work w/BBG of the Month - La Toya Haynes (Part 1)In this episode, we kick-off the new year with a very special guest, and our January BOLD Black Girl of the month, LaToya Haynes! Latoya, our honorary BBG Fairy Godmother, has over 20+ years of work experience. We have a candid conversation where she drops gems on navigating in the workplace as Black women. She’s the career counselor and coach we all needed before joining corporate America. LaToya’s Bio La Toya Haynes is the Director of Racial Equity at Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, Mint and TurboTax. She holds a...
2021-01-1343 minBOLD Black GirlsEp. 74 - What Mama Never Told You About Work w/BBG of the Month - La Toya Haynes (Part 2)In this episode, we kick-off the new year with a very special guest, and our January BOLD Black Girl of the month, LaToya Haynes! Latoya, our honorary BBG Fairy Godmother, has over 20+ years of work experience. We have a candid conversation where she drops gems on navigating in the workplace as Black women. She’s the career counselor and coach we all needed before joining corporate America. LaToya’s Bio La Toya Haynes is the Director of Racial Equity at Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks, Mint and TurboTax. She holds a Bachelor’s degree...
2021-01-1334 min
Micheaux MissionFIRST TIME I HEARD w/TOYA HAYNES - Raphael SaadiqMusic blogger TOYA HAYNES has a fun conversation with Renee Brooks (Black Girl Lost Keys) about the stigma of Black women dealing with ADHD and the inspiring career of Raphael Saadiq. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Micheaux Mission, we'd li...
2020-12-2354 min
The First Time I Heard...Episode 13: The First Time I Heard... Raphael SaadiqHost Toya Haynes is joined by Black Girl Lost Keys founder Rene' Brooks to discuss the first time they heard the multi-talented Raphael Saadiq and how he's a part of their life soundtrack.
2020-11-2353 min
The First Time I Heard...Episode 12: The First Time I Heard... LL Cool JFor this special 2 hour episode, host Toya Haynes is joined by producer, singer/songwriter (fun fact: he's the creator of the podcast's theme song), and historian TL Cross to discuss the first time they heard LL Cool J and his remarkable 30 plus year musical legacy.
2020-09-182h 10
The First Time I Heard...Episode 11: The First Time I Heard... JodeciCreator of Zumble Jason Gray joins host Toya Haynes to discuss the greatness of Devante' Swing's production, recite some of their favorite lines from Martin, and talk about the first time they heard Jodeci.
2020-06-301h 08
The First Time I Heard...Episode 10: The First Time I Heard... Green DayIn this episode of The First Time I Heard, my guest, radio show host Ryan Chitty, and I talk about the first time we heard the band Green Day. We also talk about his radio show Bullying the Jukebox and his plans to open The Punk Rock Museum.
2020-05-211h 08
The First Time I Heard...Episode 9: The First Time I Heard... Mary J. BligeOn this season 2 premiere we are talking about the Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige. My guest is Nikki Wright, my co-host on a new podcast we’re hosting together called Unsung Unwrapped. Unsung Unwrapped reviews episodes of TV One’s award winning show Unsung. Unsung Unwrapped is available on streaming platforms now.
2020-04-081h 30
The First Time I Heard...Episode 8: The First Time I Heard... The TemptationsI’m joined by R&B singer and podcast host Kyle Maack to talk about the first time we heard the legendary, and arguably best to ever do it as vocal groups go, The Temptations. Kyle has a pretty unique story to share: he went from becoming completely captivated when he heard The Temptations for the first time at 11 years old to later being signed to original Temptations member Otis Williams’ label.
2019-12-161h 02
The First Time I Heard...Episode 7: The First Time I Heard... Queen LatifahI am joined by Summer and Carren of the podcast Ladies Love Hip Hop to discuss the indisputable queen of Hip Hop, Queen Latifah. We talk about her music and why we think that her career in the entertainment industry makes her the blueprint on how to succeed in the game.
2019-11-131h 28
The First Time I Heard...Episode 6: The First Time I Heard... Musiq SoulchildThis episode was recorded live at the Respect: Women’s Podcast Festival at Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse in Philadelphia, PA. My guest, R&B singer, Beano French and I talk about the first time we heard soul singer Musiq Soulchild. A special thanks to the Respect: Women’s Podcast Festival for letting me be a part of this great event and to my DJ, DJ Dommis for providing the tunes in between to make this show really come to life.
2019-09-0241 min
The First Time I Heard...Episode 5: The First Time I Heard... Tevin CampbellMy guest, television host, producer and writer Torrence Glenn and I talk about the first time we heard R&B soul singer Tevin Campbell. In this episode, Torrence, a self described “Tevin Campbell Stan”, and I talk about Campbell’s incredible vocal ability that grabbed us at the first listen, what we hope to hear from him soon, and what parts of his catalog should not go overlooked. We also talk about Torrence’s work as a producer on the newest season of BET’s Sunday Best.
2019-07-271h 29
The First Time I Heard...Episode 4: The First Time I Heard... Teena MarieI’m talking all things “Square Biz” in this episode about the one and only Teena Marie. My guest is singer, songwriter, author, and the biggest Lady T fan I know, Tim Dillinger. Along with talking about the first time we heard Teena Marie, we talk about her early days with Motown, parts of her career that we feel often get overlooked, and ask the question “With so much conversation being had over cultural appropriation, could a Teena Marie come out today and be successful?”
2019-07-181h 05
The Hive: A Honey Magnolia PodcastThe Fire God Tour with Michele SimsAuthor Michele Sims is joining The Hive and we have an audio sneak peek into Michele’s latest novel The Fire God Tour.
About The Fire God Tour
Miles Moore is obsessed with fire. He can’t help it—it’s in his genes. He’s also the famous performer Ari, an international hip-hop sensation. There are some negatives that come with fame—death threats and life on the road among them—but there’s also a lot of good: fast cars, fast women, international travel, and more money than he can handle. When Bella Wahlberg joins his team a...
2019-07-0800 min
The First Time I Heard...Episode 3: The First Time I Heard... Luther VandrossI welcome guest Craig Seymour, author of the book Luther: The Life and Longing of Luther Vandross, to discuss the first time we heard my favorite singer of all time, Luther Vandross. In this very special episode released on the 14th anniversary of his death, we talk about his rise from being a very much in demand background singer to becoming one of the most important artist of our time. I’d like to dedicate this episode to my first concert buddy and favorite person to talk about music with, my dearly departed father and favorite friend Leonard Glenn Haynes.
2019-07-011h 14
Micheaux MissionDave Chappelle's BLOCK PARTY (2005) w Toya HaynesMusic blogger and podcaster Toya Haynes (First Time I Heard) rejoins the Mission to return to 2005 for a fun retrospective on Dave Chappelle's BLOCK PARTY with live performances by Dead Prez, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Moe Def and a historic reunion of The Fugees. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please s...
2019-06-261h 17
The First Time I Heard...Episode 2: The First Time I Heard... Kenny LogginsIf you hear the name Kenny Loggins and automatically think of "Footloose", you may be surprised by what else in his catalog of music which spans over 45 years. Grammy-Award winning producer Alvin Love III (CeCe Winans, Mary Mary, The New Respects) and I talk about the first time we heard Kenny Loggins and why there is a particular and very soulful era of his career that made us fall in love with his music. We also talk about what inspires Alvin musically and what it was like to produce an award winning album for his mother, gospel music legend CeCe W...
2019-04-2335 min
The First Time I Heard...Episode 1: The First Time I Heard... Brian McKnightDo you remember the first time you heard Brian McKnight? My guest, author Melissa Watkins, and I reminisce about the first time we heard his music and discuss his career. We also talk about her book Jack and Ahlia and how her love of music influenced her creative process.
2019-04-1540 min
Micheaux MissionHouse Party (1990) w Toya HaynesMusic journalist TOYA HAYNES joins the Men for a full throated 'Best Emcee Ever' debate and a fond return to their teen years with Kid n Play in Reggie Hudlin's HOUSE PARTY - a movie ahead of its time in more ways than one. ***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please s...
2019-01-161h 32
Black Tribbles298 - The HIP HOP SummitRandy aka R-SON The Voice of Reason welcomes international DJ SKEME RICHARDS, the Career Crooks ZILLA ROCCA & SMALL PROFESSOR, mixologing socialite SUMMER WILLOW, music reviewer TOYA HAYNES, Micheaux Mission's VINCE WILLIAMS, DAN DINKINS of the Starting 5 Podcast, DefCon Jive's CANNON and JOHN & JOSH of Serious Rap Sh!t to talk about Kid n Play v Nice and Smooth, the loss art of creating an album, Google, the birth of hip-hop and so so much more!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message
2017-08-182h 01