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Joshua Habtwold (The Lens of Yashu)

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.

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S1 · E196
Thursday · 42 min
TLOY TALKS #196: The ShlimeyR & Myroh Podcast
On the 196th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, dancehall artist ShlimeyR, alongside producer and artist Myroh, came by the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about their upbringings, their start in music, how they linked up, their music, Myroh producing for JRDN, ShlimeyR linking up with Chrome Lawd and making music together, the song Testimony, ShlimeyR opening up for LTL, the Toronto/Canadian music scene and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E195
November 3 · 23 min
TLOY TALKS #195: The Chap Jrumz Podcast
On the 195th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, dancehall artist and producer Chap Jrumz joined the show for the first time to share his story and journey as a rising star in Toronto's music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E194
October 29 · 58 min
TLOY TALKS #194: The M Works Podcast
On the 194th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Mississauga videographer and director M Works came to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to tell his journey and legacy as one of the GTA's most acclaimed music video directors and videographers who is paving the way to lead on and provide opportunities for the GTA creative scene through charitable events, Claymation, the M Works film festival, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E193
October 17 · 1 hr 14 min
TLOY TALKS #193: The DJ Laz Vagez Podcast
On the 193rd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Scarborough's own DJ Laz Vagez of the GTV Network and The Man Dem Show came to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing, how he got into podcasting and media, and his work with the GTV Network, The Man Dem Show, and Radio FWD. Vagez also shares his thoughts on the 1990s, the Toronto music and media scene, food options, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E192
October 1 · 29 min
TLOY TALKS #192: The Twy Podcast
On the 192nd episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, rapper, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Playaz Ball, Twy, came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to tell his journey as a rapper and artist in the Toronto/Canadian music scene and the upcoming Playaz Ball Awards. Tickets to the 2nd annual Playaz Ball Awards: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2nd-annual-playaz-ball-awards-2026-tickets-1993266233963 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E191
September 29 · 36 min
TLOY TALKS #191: The NBF Debo Podcast
On the 191st episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Toronto rapper and artist NBF Debo came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing, getting into music, being Scotian and Native, what inspired him to make music and his influences, his creative process when making music and what a day in making music is like for him, the NBF movement, his music, if there’s a crab in the bucket mentality in Toronto, his growth as an artist, the Toronto music scene, dealing with the criminal justice system, mental health and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E190
September 26 · 31 min
TLOY TALKS #190: The Rian Wyld Podcast
On the 190th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Poughkeepsie, NY-born and raised, now the Bronx-residing rapper and artist Rian Wyld came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about her upbringing, getting into music, having a BA in Music, her creative process when making music and what a day in making/recording music is like, the importance of having a mailing list, life after Comments, her music being played on the radio, if she has any regrets and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E189
September 5 · 55 min
TLOY TALKS #189: The Racer Jeans Podcast
On the 189th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Q, the owner and founder of Racer Jeans, came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak about Racer Jeans and how it came about and the impact of the brand today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E188
August 21 · 30 min
TLOY TALKS #188: The Chech AF Podcast
On the 188th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, rapper and artist Chech AF came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about his upbringing, being Colombian, his first introduction to music and the artists and genres he grew up listening to, how he got into rapping and making music, his musical background and what inspired him to become a rapper and artist, his influences and who he would like to work with someday, his stage name, his creative process when making music and what a day in making music is like for him, the Toronto/Canadian music scene and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E187
August 12 · 40 min
TLOY TALKS #187: All Praise To The Most High (W/ Hallow Erbs)
On the 187th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Hallow Erbs returns to the TLOY TALKS podcast to discuss new music, his faith, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E186
August 6 · 44 min
TLOY TALKS #186: The Katasha J Podcast
On the 186th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Scarborough R&B singer-songwriter, classically trained pianist, and artist Katasha J came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about her upbringing, being classically trained in piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music, when she made music on her own, what inspired her to become a singer-songwriter and artist and take it seriously, immersing herself in the Toronto music scene, her studio process, taking a hiatus from making music since 2024, her thoughts on mainstream music, the importance of friendships in the music industry, the Toronto/Canadian music scene and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E185
July 23 · 58 min
TLOY TALKS #185: The BIGGMOMMA416 Podcast
On the 185th episode of the TLOY TALKS podcast, Scarborough/Mississauga rapper and artist BIGGMOMMA416 came by to the TLOY TALKS podcast for the first time to speak more about her upbringing, growing up St. Lucian and Jamaican, her first introduction to music & fashion, the designers and artists she grew up watching and listening, how she got into rapping, fashion, and making music, who she would like to work with someday musically, her creative process when making music, her stage name, the Get ‘Em Mommy tag and the album, working with DJ Laz Vagez, promoting her music on Reddit, fashion, being a parent, the Toronto/Canadian music scene and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E184
June 29 · 42 min
TLOY TALKS #184: The Troyman Podcast
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.
S1 · E183
June 24 · 1 hr 19 min
TLOY TALKS #183: Generally Speaking (II) w/ Ladies Love Drama
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.
S1 · E182
June 21 · 45 min
TLOY TALKS #182: The Realije Podcast
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 much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E181
June 15 · 40 min
TLOY TALKS #181: The Sport Mathews Podcast
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, what inspired you to become a rapper and artist, his influences and who he would like to work with, his creative process when making music and what a day in making music is like, how he got his stage name, his music, Sport’s Specialties, meeting Ghostboyrj and signing to GTR, the Toronto/Canadian music scene and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E180
June 14 · 1 hr 7 min
TLOY TALKS #180: A Conversation with Ronto & Sima of Stay Hungry Network/Maybe It Gets Better Podcast
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 beyond it, Toronto’s signature dish, their Canadian Food Chain Mount Rushmore, social media, mental health and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E179
June 8 · 37 min
TLOY TALKS #179: The S the Ghost Podcast
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, engineering, and making music, witnessing the Toronto music scene grow since the 2010s, what inspired him to become a rapper and artist and take it seriously, transitioning from JAYSTACKZ to S the Ghost, his influences and creative process when making music, the $TR8CA$HFAM [SCFAM] movement, the Money Is The Motive music video story, his music, his thoughts on the Toronto/Canadian music scene and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E178
June 5 · 1 hr 23 min
TLOY TALKS #178: The Blamo Podcast
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 rap and make music, his creative process, his first time in the studio, Big Byrd & Sidhu Moose Wala, The Lil Jett Tape, his upcoming EP and what fans and listeners can expect, working with Honcho Hoodlum and Jim Jones, discovering Lil Glockie & Tarna, how Bring Your Bars and Pink Jett came about, the current issues going on with the South Asian community, his growth as an artist, the Toronto/Canadian music scene and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E177
June 2 · 31 min
TLOY TALKS #177: The Lexi Nguyen Podcast
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 Cover: Camille Watson (@camilewatsonphoto) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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