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Tuesday with ToyaMaking 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.
2025-07-291h 00Tuesday with ToyaFears and Fantasies with Darryl CrewsIn 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.2025-07-2258 minTuesday with ToyaThe Power of Collaboration in Tacoma’s Music Scene with Brittany DanielleToya 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.
2025-07-1558 minTuesday with ToyaFinding the Trail Back Home with Michael JeffreyAfter deep loss and years away from music, Michael Jeffrey found his way back through songwriting. In this episode, we discuss his new album Trail Back Home, the healing power of song, and how music helped him rediscover his truth when everything else fell apart.
2025-07-0858 minTuesday with ToyaUp Tremendous with Kevy of SwavyIn this episode of Tuesday with Toya, Kevvy of Swavy joins the show to talk about the journey from band burnout to musical revival, the instinctive creative process behind Swavy’s sound, and the joy of co-writing music that sticks. With a mix of funk, soul, and hip-hop influence, Kevvy shares insights on performing, finding your artistic voice, and staying grounded in purpose. Don’t miss stories from behind the scenes...including why their next project might just launch from a boat.
2025-07-0158 minTuesday with ToyaColdboulder: Loosey Goosey with LucyIn this episode, Tacoma artist Coldboulder joins Toya to talk about Lucy, Vol. 1, an EP built for the misfits: the tracks that didn’t quite fit elsewhere but still demanded to be heard. He shares how this release became a creative container, a fan gift, and a bridge to something new. Tune in for reflections on artistic direction, letting go of perfection, and making room for what doesn’t make sense... until it does.
2025-06-2459 minTuesday with ToyaVictoria Fragoso: The Heart Behind the MicIn this solo episode, Victoria "Toya" Fragoso shares the story behind Tuesday with Toya — how it began, what’s evolving in Season 5, and why local music still matters. With shoutouts to longtime collaborators like Radio Tacoma, Local Roots Music NW, Cascade Music Alliance, and Momentum Musician, this heartfelt episode is a love letter to Tacoma’s creative spirit — and a reminder that local music is cultural wealth, worth tuning into and standing behind.
2025-06-1757 minTuesday with ToyaLeanne Wilkins: The Art of Letting GoIn this heart-centered episode, Toya sits down with Seattle-based singer-songwriter Leanne Wilkins of Leanne Wilkins & The Weathered to explore the stories behind her April 2025 full-length release, The Art of Letting Go. Together, they reflect on motherhood, navigating grief, and how Leanne’s lush, roots-influenced sound creates space for healing and release. A tender and inspiring listen for anyone processing change and finding beauty in the aftermath.
2025-06-1058 minTuesday with ToyaRaegan Leilani: Jazz-Pop Alchemy from TacomaIn this episode, I talk with Raegan Leilani, a rising Tacoma artist whose jazz-infused alt-pop sound merges nostalgia, soul, and experimental edge. We explore her songwriting process, growing into a five-piece band, and the emotional development behind her live performances.
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That Projector LifeHuman Design and the Power of Active Listening With Victoria FragosoJoin me and my guest, Victoria Fragoso, as we talk about all things listening. We haven't talked much about listening on the podcast, and this episode aims to remedy that. Listening is such an important skill to develop. It enables us to really see - and hear - the other person. Being a good listener makes people feel like they matter - and that's an incredible gift to offer. As Projectors, we're so often convinced that we know what to do and what others need, but it's also important to actually stop and listen to them. Victoria h...2023-08-1655 min