Talkin' with Tonka

On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka Nik Johnson and I sit down with Gayle Saunders of 4th and Jawn Podcast and Tailgate.  Nik and I learn how how Gayle became the die hard eagles fan he is today, how the podcast started and also how his tailgate were born.  The tailgate has been so successful to where athletes even show up! We also trademark a couple of phrases in the episode that y'all might wa...

On this Episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with @club.215 founders @kevnichols__ and @dunphy215.  We get to know Dunphy a little bit and how this up and coming tailgate is growing so rapidly and the plans they have for the future.  Philly tailgates are becoming more and more popular and these guys are right in the heart of it, listen to find out how you can attend the next one! @Club.215 @du...

On Episode 32 of Talkin' with Tonka, we kick of a series of podcast dedicated to the dedicated tailgaters of the Philadelphia Eagles. For part one I sit down with DJ Smooth of Smooth Tailgates and Drew Levin of Kiki Vodka.  Smooth grew his tailgates so much he now can charge admission, we talk about how that evolved, how he partnered up with Drew of Kiki vodka to make Smooth tea; which now has two...

On Episode 31 of Talkin' with Tonka Cohost Nugget and I sit down with Nik Johnson.  A digital media creative mind from Philadelphia who caught my eye with his amazing video edits and graphic designs centered around Philly Sports.  We talk to him about his sudden move to Vegas, what brought him back and now his shirt designs he's trying to get off the ground. Tune in and enjoy episode 31 and if you...

On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka Co host Nater and I sit down with Martin, a new upcoming DJ in the Philadelphia music season.  Martin spills a lot about his background here, stuff from having dual citizenship and how maybe Philadelphia isn't his number one place to live.  If you haven't checked out his social media weekend recaps and his content creation after the episode head over to his IG...

On this Episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with Chelsea Frost aka DJ Freezie.  We go over the balance between mom/dj life is going, how crazy she is into Halloween and how her mindset with DJing has changed over the year. This episode touches on a little bit over everything but there might have to be a part 2 because we could've kept talking but Freezie had to run to a gig!   If you like the...

On this Episode of Talkin' with Tonka myself and cohosts Dom and Jesse sit down with Buster from Q102 Philly, Live at Wicked Wolf Philadelphia.  We talk about his Radio journey where he's been and whose he's met through it. This whole episode you get to know Buster, myself and Dom and Jesse a little more because we talk about our favorite high school lunches, and how Buster and I got our names.  M...

On episode 27 of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with food Social Media Influencer Chase U aka Doug!  We talk about where the Chase U name came from and how he's adapted to people thinking his name was Chase, living above a Pizza shop his dad owned and how his dads Steaks developed his tastebuds to do what he does today.  Chase loves to get to know the story behind the places he goes, so now lets ge...

On episode 26 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down wit Sam aka Nugget from Q102, alongside Cohost Kurteousy!  Nugget has had a wild ride of career in radio we talk about how he got into it and where its takin him.  I learned a lot about Nugget even that I've known him for only 2 years and I thought its been 4, "is that a good thing?" haha you be the judge!  Check out his links below, especially Nugge...

On Episode 25 of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with Joseph Speziale aka DJ 5Day Forecast from Tampa Florida with Cohost Kurteousy (Kurt Gibson).  We talk to 5day about how he got into ,music and what lead him to Florida to dive into nightlife down there.  5Day brought up how he works for Microsoft and has unlimited days off!  Not only that balancing a day job, a wife, booking venues and traveling...

On Episode 24 of Talkin' with Tonka, I sit down with Jack Davis aka DJ Sev One, with CoHost from The Loft Podcast Kev Nichols aka DJ Kev.  We talk to Jack about his move from Coast to Coast and back again.  Why moving back to Pennsylvania was so important to him.  How graffiti helped him get into hip hop and making music.  Jack started a new clothing brand Popular Loner Kids check it out in the li...

On Episode 23 of Talkin' with Tonka, DJ N9NE and I sit down with artist duo Dom and Jesse.  These guys are bringing a new type of show to Philadelphia nightlife and we dove into what came up with the idea and how they met.  We also talk about their backstory to give people more insight on who they are as people. Below is some of their links, make sure you check them out!  They also have a EP liste...

On episode 22 of Talkin' with Tonka, Sat One and I sit down with Philly graffiti writer Rame.  Rame breaks down the code of being a Philly writer and he had to come up in the ranks to gain respect from others.  Sat One and Rame also give a lesson what some of the terms mean to help give the audience a more insight on the art and also they talk about the culture.  Rame has an event coming up on Jul...

On episode 21 of Talkin' with Tonka Benihana and I sit down with guest Mr. Hollywood DJ (Everett Jackson). We discuss his fascination with new motorcycles, cars and why he always wants the latest and greatest.  We also talk to him what it was like growing up as a Jehovahs Witness and how it held him back.  The episode takes a turn when we learn what Benihanas first car was! @MrHollywoodDJ @DJTonka...

On Episode 20 of Talkin with Tonka, DJ N9NE and I sit down with homie DJ Sat One.  We ask him first and foremost about how he got into Art and Graffiti which is he very talented at also how he got his start into music production and DJing.  N9NE and I had him dive in on how he got linked up with DJ Jazzy Jeff and what it was like touring with him.  Strap in y'all this is a long episode!  Enjoy!  D...

On Episode 19 of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with Tyler Kingsley.  We talk about how his name change and why it was important to him.  His new venture musically, how he got into music and the passion that drives him.   @Ty_Kingsley1 @DJTonka @TalkinwithTonka

On Episode 18 of Talkin with Tonka, Benihana and I sit down with Chris Quigley aka @DJQuigs.  We talk about a number of different things, his transition from moving from DC area to becoming a full time DJ here in Philadelphia.  This Episodes gives you a little bit about everything, we even go down a pastry rabbit hole. @DJQuigs @Seongjoonkoh @DJTonka_ @TalkinWithTonka

On Episode 17 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with DJ Mike Lowry.  We discuss growing up in a suburb of Reading, PA and what brought him to Philly.  More importantly the work life balance between DJing and full time 9-5 jobs, after covid gigs, and just life as a DJ and a non DJ in general. @DJMikeLowry @DJTonka_ @TalkinWithTonka

On Episode 16 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with my buddy and new real estate developer David Rooney with co host Benihana.  We chat with Rooney about how what he went to college for and what is doing now is not the same thing at all, that's something we can all relate too.  Touch on topics like onlyfans and sports. @DRoon05 @Seongjoonkoh @TalkinwithTonka @DJTonka_

On Episode 15 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with DJ Nater with special co host @Kurteousy.  We dive into Naters background as a DJ, how he got his start who influenced him so far in his young career and how he started making some mashups.  Kurt, Nater and I also talk about our love for golf, music and the technology behind it. @DJNater @Kurteousy @DJTonka_ @TalkinWithTonka

On Episode 14 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with Steve aka Fishtown Creative, with co host Benihana.  Steve tells us about life in Oklahoma, Hawaii, LA and Philadelphia.  We talk about sports gambling, early parenthood, social media and working for redbull. @Fishtown. Creative @Talkinwithtonka @Seongjoonkoh @DJTonka_

On Episode 13 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with Mike aka Pancakes and Protein Shakes with special guest host who will be on the show more Benihana.  We talk to Mike about how he came to Philly from Wilkes-Barre, his home life, his career and more importantly how the IG page started.  You can meet Mike, Benihana and I at Lucky's Trading Co. 4/11 after 5pm for the Smash Charity Fundraiser. @pan...

On Episode 12 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with DJ Scooter.  Strap in for a longer episode, the conversation kept rollin'!  We talk about travel stories, how Scooter got his name, his time with a radio station in Harrisburg and also how he got started in remixing.  Ive known Scooter a long time and I learned a lot about him this episode and I hope you do too. @DJScooter @talkinwithtonka @DJTo...

On Episode 10 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with Sean Brace of Fox Sports The Gambler live from Wicked Wolf in Philadelphia. Im joined with CoHost @DJN9NE. We talk to Sean about how he got his start in radio at ECU, and his move to the Philadelphia market.  Joke about sports, golf amongst other things..  @Sean_Brace @FoxPHLGambler @DJN9NE @TalkinWithTonka @DJTonka_

On Episode 10 of Talkin' with Tonka we sit down with DJ Smooth (Austin Sotoloff), live from Wicked Wolf in Philadelphia with Co Host @DJN9NE. We talk to Smooth about transitioning from balancing a day job along with his event company Smooth Event Group.  The rebranding he went through and DJing for the Phillies. @DJSmoothpa @SmoothEventGroup @DJN9NE @DJTonka_ @talkinwithtonka