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Talkin' with Tonka
by Eric Vanderslice
Sitting down with people I find interesting and seeing where the conversation takes us!
Episodes
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Episode 1: Talkin' with Tonka S3 EP1 w/ @thejimmysix
On this episode of Talkin’ with Tonka, we kick off Season 3 with Kurt Gibson, aka Kurteousy, back in the co-host chair! Joining us is special guest Jimmy 6, as promised from Episode 2 of Season 2, for a long-awaited year check-in. We’ll dive into how 2024 has treated him and what exciting plans…
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Episode 20: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP20 w/ @SheffieldShuffler
On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka, I sat down with Pete—or as many of you know him, Sheffield Shuffler on social media. We dive into his time in Chicago, the story behind his unique nickname, his experiences as a dad, and his dreams for the next five years. Tune in for an inspiring and…
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Episode 19: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP19 w/ @_Chase_U & @VaultBrewing
On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka, Chase U and I sit down with Allyson, Marketing Director at Vault Brewing, and John Barchard, Owner of Monetize Philly, to dive into the origins of Chase U Lot Lager. What started as a lighthearted partnership for social media content evolved into a...
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Episode 18: Talkin’ with Tonka S2 EP 18 w/ @Joe_Perri_
On this episode of Talkin’ with Tonka, I sit down with Joe Perri, cohost of *The Skinny with Joey Merlino* podcast. We dive into Joe’s journey to sobriety, celebrating 8 years sober, and discuss his decision to leave the car business after a decade to pursue podcasting with Joey Merlino. Tune in...
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Episode 17: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP17 w/ @WTTWPodcast PT1
On Episode 17 we're back from summer vacation with special guest co host @Nuggetonair in the iHeart radio studio with Chuggs from @WTTWPodcast. We talk about how their podcast and page started and how it grew into what you see today on instagram, also how it was also almost taken from them in the...
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Episode 16: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP16 w/ @Studio27Print
On Episode 16 were back in the Shoedio and I sat down with a old friend Anthony Cataldi, owner and operator of Studio 27. Anthony talks bout how he went from designing business card for coworkers to brand marketing for big events like The Big Dill. We dive into the fitness, personal and spiritual...
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Episode 15: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP15 w/ @RareVntg
On this episode of Talkin with Tonka were back in the Shoedio with Casey Pitocchelli owner of Rare Vintage. Casey started collecting early on with his Dad and you'll hear that's where it all began for him and even his sister. Rare Vintages instagram will take you back in time with some of the…
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Episode 14: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP14 w/ @TeachOneFeedOne
On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka, Season 2 Episode 14 co host Chris Woods (Pain with a Purpose) and I sit down with Owner and Creator of Teach One Feed One, Darnell Hinton. We learn how slices of pizza turned into giving a deserving woman a car! Darnell having gone through recovery himself…
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Episode 13: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP13 w/ @Painwpurpose
On Episode 13, Season 2 of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down for another Shoedio Session with Chris Woods, the creator of the podcast, " Pain with a Purpose". Chris has been an advocate for addiction recovery for quite some time because he's been through it himself as you'll hear in the podcast and...
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Episode 12: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP12 w/ Catherine Murphy of Barstool Sansom St.
On Episode 12 - Season 2 of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down on location at Barstool Sansom St with its Co-GM Catherine Murphy. Catt and I talk about how she went from singing in musicals in her younger years to how she got started in nightlife. We also discuss how the company she works for…
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Episode 11: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP11 w/ @LochelsBakery
On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka, Season 2 Episode 11 I sat down with the woman behind the scenes over at Lochels Bakery, Kathleen Lochel. We talk about everything from where Lochels Bakery started and even were Kathleen went to high school, which was the same as me, Go Truman Tigers! You'll...
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Episode 10: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP10 w/ @StudioReignLLC
On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with my cousin, owner and operator of Studio Reign, Reign Alimenti. As we showcase women in small business this month, it was only right I sit down with a family member who knew what she wanted and went after it. Reign talks about how her love for...
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Episode 9: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP9 w/@Nova.CosmeticDentistry
On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with owner and operator of Nova Cosmetic/General Practice Dentistry, Dr. Lana Waibel. We learn about how she wanted to move to America at a young age, learning all she could and finally making the journey from Russia at the age of 20. She didn't…
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Episode 8: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP8 w/ @FeliciaPunzo
On Episode 8 of Season 2, were back in the Shoedio with Cohost DJ Quigs. Quigs and I sit down with his "sister" Felicia Punzo. Felicia tells how she got started singing and it wasn't how you'd expect. She also started a podcast we talk about her plans for that and how she balances life with it…
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Episode 7: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP7 w/ Mammoth Sauce CO.
On Episode 7 of Season 2, I was on location at Johnny's Pizza in Bryn Mawr to sit dow with Stephen Gill, owner of Mammoth Sauce Co. Stephens story doesn't start as a hot sauce guru, but more of a hobby of just trying new things. We talk about how each hot sauce in his line up and how each one was...
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Episode 6: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP6 w/ Past to Present Vintage
On Episode 6 of Season 2 I sat down with Joe, Owner and Operator of Past to Present Vintage in South Jeremy. We learn the back story of Joe and his love for vintage, where his retail journey began to his present day owning his own story. You'll hear stories how his interest for vintage clothes…
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Episode 5: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP5 w/ @LouBravoHair
On this episode of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with the owner and operator of LB Cuts, Luis Bravo. Luis and I have known each other a long time so you'll hear us go back and fourth about the old times, the different shops he's been at and more importantly how his story begins. Luis also share a...
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Episode 4: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP4 w/ @BoomBoxPHL
On Episode 4 of Season 2 I sit down with owners and creators of Boom Box Philly, Aaron and Josh. We talk about their background, more importantly how they met and how this idea even came to be. During this episode you learn a lot about the duo the created this giant boom box that you can actually...
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Episode 3: Talkin with Tonka S2 EP3 w/ Alpha Phlyte Fitness
On episode 3 of Season 2, I sat down with owners of Alpha Phlyte Fitness, John Bennett and Keith Longenecker. We dive in to their history on how they met and how they made a dream of owning a dream a reality. They also have high aspirations for the future form the gym, the apparel and their...
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Episode 2: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP2 w/ Jimmy6
On Episode 2 of Season 2 of Talkin' with Tonka, Kurt and I sit down to catch up with a past guest Jimmy 6 (James Myer). Jimmy was on Episode 2 of Season 1 and we put in our calendars this date to record a yearly recap. This episode did not disappoint. Jimmy has come a long way since last year and...
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Episode 1: Talkin' with Tonka S2 EP1 w/ Vision + Fitness
On Season 2 debut of Talkin' with Tonka CoHost John Bennett and I sit down with owner and founder of Vision + Fitness and Love Fit, Charles Knowles Jr. We ask the motivation behind his ventures, how it started and even the story behind the name Vision + Fitness. Charles speaks about his passion…
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Episode 38: Talkin' with Tonka EP38 w/ @PrideFitTraining
On episode 38 of Talkin' with Tonka cohost Mike and I sit down with Joe Ferraro owner and trainer at Pride Fit Training in the heart of Northern Liberties. We talk to Joe about the venture that brought him from his garage to a 2500ft space! Joe tells us about his background as a Mens Physique...
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Episode 37: Talkin' with Tonka EP37 w/ @JohnnysPizzaBrynMawr
On episode 37 of Talkin' with Tonka cohost Doug aka Chase U sit down with Johnny Bisceglie owner of Johnny's Pizza. In this episode you hear from the man himself that the passion for making pizza gave him the drive to learn from a couple of the best to do it in his eyes. We talk about what makes...
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Episode 36: Talkin' with Tonka EP36 w/ @BoxingOnBroad
On Episode 36 of Talkin' with Tonka I sit down with Enzo Siciliano owner and founder of Boxing on Broad. We talk about how a bad situation turned into an opportunity, how his parents molded him into the man he is today and also how this sport saved his life. Make sure you Like, comment, share and...
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Episode 35: Talkin' with Tonka EP35 w/ @MenaceCartel
On Episode 35 Kurt and I sit down with DJ Duo Menace Cartel (Dennis and Mike). We talk about how they came to be, the trials and tribulations that came with it. The brother bond is apparent in this episode and you'll hear why. We talk about Kurts Phirst Fridays and what its about; also what the...
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Episode 34: Talkin' with Tonka EP34 w/@GayleeSaunders
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...
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Episode 33: Talkin' with Tonka EP33 w/@Club.215
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...
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Episode 32: Talkin' with Tonka EP32 w/@DJSmoothpa and @Drew_910
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…
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Episode 31: Talkin' with Tonka EP31 w/@NikJohnson.Art
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...
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Episode 30: Talkin' with Tonka EP30 w/ @OfficalMartinMusic
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…
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Episode 29: Talkin' with Tonka EP29 w/ @DJFreezie
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...
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Episode 28: Talkin' with Tonka Ep28 w/ @FMBuster
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…
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Episode 27: Talkin' with Tonka EP27 w/ @_Chase_U
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…
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Episode 26: Talkin' with Tonka EP26 w/ @NuggetOnAir
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…
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Episode 25: Talkin' with Tonka EP25 w/ @DJ5DayForecast
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...
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Episode 24: Talkin' with Tonka EP24 w/ @DJSEVONE
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…
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Episode 23: Talkin' with Tonka EP23 w/ @DomAndJesse
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...
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Episode 22: Talkin' to Tonka EP22 w/@ramborame_215
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…
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Episode 21: Talkin' with Tonka EP21 w/@MrHollywoodDJ
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…
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Episode 20: Talkin' with Tonka EP20 w/@DJSatOne
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...
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Episode 19: Talkin' with Tonka EP19 w/ @Ty_Kingsley1
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
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Episode 18: Talkin' with Tonka EP18 w/@DJQuigs
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…
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Episode 17: Talkin' with Tonka EP 17 w/@DJMikeLowry
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....
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Episode 16: Talkin' with Tonka EP16 w/@DRoon05
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…
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Episode 15: Talkin' with Tonka Ep15 w/@DJNater
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,...
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Episode 14: Talkin' with Tonka EP 14 w/@fishtown.creative
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...
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Episode 13: Talkin' with Tonka EP 13 w/@Pancakes.and.Protein.Shakes
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...
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Episode 12: Talkin' with Tonka EP 12 w/@DJScooter
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...
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Episode 11: Talkin' with Tonka EP 11 w/ @Sean_Brace
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…
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Episode 10: Talkin' with Tonka EP 10 w/ @DJSmoothpa
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sitting down with people I find interesting and seeing where the conversation takes us!
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Eric Vanderslice
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