Joshua Habtwold (The Lens of Yashu)

TLOY TALKS

Music EN ↓ 179 episodes

Content Creator, Journalist/Blogger, and Entertainment Enthusiast Joshua Habtwold [aka. The Lens of Yashu] brings people from all walks of life and speaks on various topics that will surely never get you out of your seat such as music, entertainment, politics, life, and much more. Direct from Toronto, Canada, he will make sure that no topic is missed and that everything will be in-depth to the core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Joshua Habtwold (The Lens of Yashu)

Category

Music

Podcast website

tloytalks.sounder.fm

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

TLOY TALKS #184: The Troyman Podcast 29.06.2026

On the 184th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Oakland's own Troyman came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to discuss festival culture, performing at NXNE, Rhythm and Flow, life after the show, performance-based platforms, AI in the music industry and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TLOY TALKS #183: Generally Speaking (II) w/ Ladies Love Drama 24.06.2026

On the 183rd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, the Generally Speaking segment returns, and Drama Drae returns with the women from LLD's Pop the Balloon, and it led to discussions such as dating in Toronto/GTA, creepy men, Pop the Balloon, decorum, living in the GTA and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TLOY TALKS #182: The Realije Podcast 21.06.2026

On the 182nd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, rapper, artist, performer, beatbox emcee, master of ceremony, event host, and curator Realije came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more on his story and journey as one of the best beatbox emcees coming out of Canada and turning his artistry into actual growth through curating events, putting on for the creative community, and...

TLOY TALKS #181: The Sport Mathews Podcast 15.06.2026

On the 181st episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Regina, SK-born and raised, now Toronto-residing rapper and artist Sport Mathews came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing, the Regina music and hip-hop scenes, moving to Toronto, his first introduction to music and the artists and sounds he grew up listening to, how he got into rapping and making music,...

TLOY TALKS #180: A Conversation with Ronto & Sima of Stay Hungry Network/Maybe It Gets Better Podcast 14.06.2026

On the 180th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Ronto and Sima of Stay Hungry Network came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to talk about their upbringing, how Stay Hungry Network came about along with the Maybe It Gets Better podcast, getting into podcasting and advocating for mental health, their influences, running a podcast and media platform & maintaining it, the growth bey...

TLOY TALKS #179: The S the Ghost Podcast 08.06.2026

On the 179th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Etobicoke-born and raised, Mississauga-raised, and now Toronto residing rapper, engineer, and artist S the Ghost came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing in Rexdale and Mississauga, his dad being a DJ, his first introduction to music and the artists he listened to growing up, how he got into rapping, eng...

TLOY TALKS #178: The Blamo Podcast 05.06.2026

On the 178th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Malton rapper, A&R, entrepreneur, business owner/founder, social media personality, and artist Blamo came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing, how he got into rapping and making music, witnessing the Toronto music scene since the 2000s and 2010s, his time at the Remix Project, what inspired him to ra...

TLOY TALKS #177: The Lexi Nguyen Podcast 02.06.2026

On the 177th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Seattle singer-songwriter and artist Lexi Nguyen came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about growing up in Seattle, the music scene there, her start in music, what inspired her to make music, her creative process when making music, Vietnamese culture, her music, her upcoming EP, performing, and much more. Photo Credit for...

TLOY TALKS #176: The Myer Clarity & Fresh Kils Podcast 26.05.2026

On the 176th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, rapper, producer, and artist Myer Clarity returns for his first-ever time on the podcast alongside another guest, producer, MPC master, engineer, creative and artist Fresh Kils. Josh (Yashu) spoke with Fresh Kils in regards to his upbringing, going to Dalhousie University, interning for K Cut of Main Source, his musical background and history, the MO...

TLOY TALKS #175: The Cholocash Podcast 22.05.2026

On the 175th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Toronto artist Cholocash came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about Ecuador, being the only person in his family that makes music, his influences, his first time in the studio, learning to sound engineer, Devil’s a Liar, working with Kevin from Aftershock Overdrive, his creative process when making music, if using drugs...

TLOY TALKS #174: The CROOKS & GHOSTBOYRJ Podcast 07.05.2026

On the 174th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Josh (Yashu) speaks with CROOKS, a Kitchener rapper and artist who's recently signed to GHOSTOWN RECORD$ accompanied by previous TLOY TALKS guest and rapper, producer, artist, and owner of GHOSTOWN RECORD$, GHOSTBOYRJ. We discuss about his upbringing, playing ball in Nova Scotia, transitioning from ball to music, his musical background and history, h...

TLOY TALKS #173: Generally Speaking (I) 29.04.2026

On the 173rd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, and in its new segment for the first time, Generally Speaking, where it is a general convo podcast, Josh, aka Yashu and some of his previous guests and friends of the platform discuss various things like the music industry, film and cinema culture, the idea of success, the Toronto accent and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

TLOY TALKS #172: Grown-Ish (W/ KGDASAV) 25.04.2026

On the 172nd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Scarborough rapper and artist KGDASAV returns to the pod to speak about his recent music, the Allstar JR situation, Rio Da Yung OG, working with BZB Convenience, his time in Michigan, the Toronto accent, life in Toronto, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TLOY TALKS #171: The KufisWorld & lowk3y Podcast 20.04.2026

On the 171st episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, KufisWorld & lowk3y came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about their upbringings, getting into their crafts, their first time recording music, Kufi transitioning from Omari Jabari to KufisWorld, how they linked, Family 1st, The Adventures of Kuya & Bunso, the Toronto/GTA music scene, if DJs and radio stations are...

TLOY TALKS #170: The Meeno Giinchy Podcast 12.04.2026

On the 170th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, American-born, Brampton, ON-raised and Toronto-based rapper and artist Meeno Giinchy came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing in New York, Connecticut & Jamaica, moving to Brampton, witnessing music growing up, getting into rapping and making music, being pivotal in the Toronto music scene since the...

TLOY TALKS #169: The Eyeda Sophia Podcast 04.04.2026

On the 169th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, rapper, spoken word artist, and creative Eyeda Sophia came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about her upbringing, getting into rapping, spoken word and making music, hip-hop and rap being in a political landscape, being a battle rapper at one point, battle rap, her inspiration on becoming a rapper and spoken word artist,...

TLOY TALKS #168: The 0nekay Podcast 27.03.2026

On the 168th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Scarborough R&B singer-songwriter and artist 0nekay came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing in Malvern and in Scarborough, the Malvern scene, living in an apartment of family of 8, getting into singing and music, what inspired him to become an R&B singer-songwriter and artist and take it serious...

TLOY TALKS #167: A Conversation with The Mayor (w/ Ralph aka "The Mayor" of The Mayor's Office Network) 26.03.2026

On the 167th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Ralph aka "The Mayor" of The Mayor's Office Network/Podcast came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to talk about his upbringing, how The Mayor's Office came about and the podcast/network itself, his thoughts on the Toronto accent, mental health, if Joe Budden and Rory & Mal can ever resolve their issues, favourite television shows t...

TLOY TALKS #166: The Lil Grayski Podcast (w/ 64sevan) 22.03.2026

On the 166th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Josh (Yashu) speaks with Lil Grayski, a Scarborough rapper and artist, accompanied by Toronto rapper and artist 64sevan, for the first time. Lil Grayski speaks more on his upbringing, getting into rapping and making music, the artists or sounds that he listened to growing up, his creative process when making music and what a day in making music be li...

TLOY TALKS #165: The Big Lysh Podcast 14.03.2026

On the 165th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Toronto rapper and artist Big Lysh came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about her upbringing, taking French Immersion and reading in French before in English, playing basketball before making music, transitioning from basketball to music, how she got introduced to music, how she got into rapping and making music, her inf...

TLOY TALKS #164: The Ammaar O.D. Podcast 06.03.2026

On the 164th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Scarborough-born, Pickering/Scarborough-raised former artist, dancer, and now videographer, director, and owner/founder of The Ammaar Show, Ammaar O.D. came by to the TLOY TALKS for the first time to discuss his upbringing, his first introduction to breakdancing, videography, the Torronto music scene and making music, his influences, immersing into T...

TLOY TALKS #163: The ShotsByDrea Podcast 23.02.2026

On the 163rd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Toronto photographer, videographer, social worker, and childhood friend of Josh aka Yashu, Angie [aka. ShotsByDrea] came by to the TLOY TALKS for the first time, and Josh and Angie reminisce about their time during high school and how high school can change a lot over time. The podcast lead off with Angie discussing her upbringing in Toronto, how she...

TLOY TALKS #162: The Centuryselfmade & Gettyselfmade Podcast 21.02.2026

On the 162nd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Centuryselfmade & Gettyselfmade came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time. It starts with Centuryselfmade doing a freestyle for the podcast. It led to them speaking more about their upbringings, their start in music, how they got into music growing up, their influences and creative process, how they linked up, their music, providing ga...

TLOY TALKS #161: You Asked, We Answered 26.01.2026

Want to feel more connected to our community and get answers straight from the source? This video is tailor-made for you. We're sifting through your most popular thoughts and challenging questions to bring you a truly interactive experience. Discover exclusive insights, clarify lingering curiosities, and feel closer than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TLOY TALKS #160: The $paceboi Podcast 21.01.2026

On the 160th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, rapper and artist $paceboi came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing, getting into music and the artists and sounds he grew up listening to, what inspired him to become a rapper and artist, his influeences and who he would like to work with someday, his creative process when making music and what a day in...

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