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Always On With Tonya & Jay

Always On With Tonya & Jay

By Tonya Dunham

“Always On Podcast,” With Tonya & Jay is a LIVE FB/IG podcast/radio talk show with two dope television producers hosting and a DJ to spin light on today's issues and hot topics. We celebrate our guests & inspire others. Our studio is always full of energy! Always Fun… Always On! Follow us on IG: tjalwayson FB: tjalwayson YouTube: https:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcES2StNaW4mB6hwsPsKtAQ AND https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGdWcIUaw33rbDvlQuQa7Q
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Always On With Tonya & Jay Feb 14, 2023

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Happy Valentine's...Happy Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's...Happy Happy Valentine's Day

Tonya & Jay speak with Relationship/Life Coach Cheyenne Bostock, Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Film Director Shanell Red, and R&B Singer Akissa Mendez with All girl 90's group "Allure," about love and relationships for this Valentines Day!

Feb 14, 202301:08:25
Happy New Year! What's Your Healthy?

Happy New Year! What's Your Healthy?

Tonya, Jay and Dj Jay-U-Ice speak with celebrity guests Film Director/Actress Jennifer Mary Mears, Director/Producer Tonya Grady, Television Producer Marylynn Elie, Chef/Author Jermaine Dunham, and Health/Life Coach Natascha Hardee about healthy living in the new year and projects each trailblazer is working on.

Jan 25, 202301:07:08
Merry Christmas... Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas... Happy Holidays

Tonya And Jay spread love and Holiday cheer with friends around the world on Christmas Day.  Guests Comedian Derrick OC The Bus Driver, Syracuse Alumni Carl, Tonya's Besties Sheba Watson, Alicia Mann, and Sarah Campbell.  Merry Christmas!

Jan 05, 202345:28
Happy Holidays... It's time for giving And Love

Happy Holidays... It's time for giving And Love

Tonya and Jay celebrate the holidays by having an ugly sweater party with Celebrity Chef Jesse Jones who gave some holiday recipes tips, creative artist Martha Martin and David's Touch Foundation CEO Jenny Perez

Jan 05, 202301:02:19
We're Back! Talking About Movies And Inspiration

We're Back! Talking About Movies And Inspiration

Tonya & Jay took a break from the happy hour shows to slow it down and host a special Sunday Brunch speaking  with Film Producer and CEO of Griffin ICON Tony Griffin about the new film "I Got Problemz," that he and BET content creator Lorisa Bates and others produced and Play and book author Cori Thomas who volunteers her time to inspiring inmates in prison to create.

Oct 26, 202258:55
HAPPY PRIDE... HAPPY FOURTH... AND DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY!

HAPPY PRIDE... HAPPY FOURTH... AND DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY!

It's the end of Season 10! Tonya & Jay went out to speak with Actress\writer\producer\director Jeniffer Mary Mears and gay pride husbands Rahat and Rick after the Pride parade In NYC about the LGBTQ+ community and the Roe Vs Wade reverse decision and crowd reaction to the parade.  Always On will be on hiatus until September.

Jun 28, 202227:59
Just Talking Bout Thangs!

Just Talking Bout Thangs!

Tonya, Jay and Jay-U-Ice conversated like old times about what's going on in their world and the world itself!  The gang talked about Teh DL Hughley and Monique feud, The Iconic television series Martin coming back for a reunion,  Jada Pinkett's Red Table talk on Alopecia and finally she said something about her husband Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars, and Actor John Depp is awarded 15-million-dollars from his ex-wife!  The gang even took a music break like old times... 

Jun 08, 202254:02
Happy Mother's Day And Thangs!

Happy Mother's Day And Thangs!

Tonya & Jay Speak with Actress/Producer Kit Williams on hot topics for the week, Met Gala, Dave Chapell Tackled, New Top Gun Movie coming out and SPECIAL Guests Tonya & Jay's Mother's come on for a MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL!  Happy Mother's Day!

May 20, 202201:02:56
FRIENDS HOW MANY OF US HAVE THEM?

FRIENDS HOW MANY OF US HAVE THEM?

Tonya & Jay speak with guests T-shirt Business Owner "Not Just A Cliche' By Jenny/Podcast Host Jenny Perez, DJ Extraordinary/Podcast & Radio Host "Storm The Norm," Norman Bradley and Sweet Tee's Caterer LaTisha Thornton about Rapper Meg The Stallion Interview On CBS with Gayle King on how she was shot in her foot by her best friend, Twitter being bought out by Elon Musk, Will Smith seen out in India and the crazy question to the guest: If you were the opposite sex for the week what would you do?

Apr 26, 202258:33
"THE SLAP," AT THE OSCARS!

"THE SLAP," AT THE OSCARS!

Tonya, Jay & Dj Jay U Ice speak with Celebrity Comedian Monique Latise, Celebrity Comedian & Comedy In Harlem Club Owner Jamie Roberts and News Personality Jonathan Harris about "THE SLAP," that Actor Will Smith gave Comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last Sunday.  Are you Team CHRIS OR TEAM WILL?

Apr 04, 202258:59
Motivation and The Cohen Report

Motivation and The Cohen Report

Tonya & Jay speak with Motivational Speaker Rosann Santos and Cultural Influencer/Relationship Coach Maria Cig on their careers and the Oscars

KUSI News Director Steve Cohen pops in for the "Cohen Report," on the confirmation hearings for Kentanji Brown Jackson, RIP Madeleine Albright, the Ukraine War, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams on reversing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.  

Apr 01, 202201:01:01
It's International Women's History Month! Who's Your "Shero?"

It's International Women's History Month! Who's Your "Shero?"

Tonya & Jay Speak with a room full of lawyers and some producers about who is the women that have inspired them and of course, the duo speaks on some hot topics, The Black Panther Director being arrested, If you rent from Hertz there's a big chance you might go to jail! Guests Attorney Clarence T. Pollard, Attorney Angela Dorn, Attorney Karen Nance and Conflict Management and Resolution Consultant Leesa Dillon Bahia.

Mar 15, 202255:03
New Movies, Hot Cable Series and That Dang Kanye!

New Movies, Hot Cable Series and That Dang Kanye!

Tonya & Jay speak with celebrity movie critic and radio/podcast host Mike Sargent about new movies hitting the big screen, Batman, A Day To Die, television series Euphoria and of course the tea on Kayne and Kim...

Mar 12, 202201:01:59
Love, Relationships, Valentine's Day And Super Bowl Talks

Love, Relationships, Valentine's Day And Super Bowl Talks

Tonya & Jay speak with celebrity guests Love & Relationship Coach Keishorne Scott, Grammy Award Winner Song Writer/Producer Shanell Red, Comedian Kenny Williams, and Comedian Derrick Reid about Love Relationships, Valentine's Day and Super Bowl predictions.

Feb 16, 202259:42
Bruh... Strong Sisters... Are You Okay?

Bruh... Strong Sisters... Are You Okay?

Tonya & Jay speak with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeffery Gardere, Mt. Vernon, New York Boys & Girls Club Director Of Development Dr. Traci Alexander and Educator/ CEO/Founder of By All Means Leadership Alliance Chris Means on Mental Health in Today's society.  Making sure you are okay and offering love and hope during these trying times. 

Feb 05, 202201:01:55
Funny Stories & Black Men & Mental Health

Funny Stories & Black Men & Mental Health

Tonya & Jay speak with guests Comedian Derrick OC Reid about this week's hot topics and funny stories & also spoke with Media Personality/Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffery Gardere about Black men and Mental Health.

Jan 30, 202201:02:09
Getting Lean For The Spring, COVID & Relationships And Your Ideal Date Night

Getting Lean For The Spring, COVID & Relationships And Your Ideal Date Night

Tonya & Jay speak with guests Zumba Instructor Paul Kocum, Sports Attorney Anthony Tall, Martial Art Expert/Photographer Crystal Blake and Media Executive Producer Dorinda Angelito on getting lean for the spring, COVID and Relationships and the ideal date night!

Jan 17, 202201:04:09
HAPPY NEW YEAR MO FO'S! Let's Talk About Sex Baby!

HAPPY NEW YEAR MO FO'S! Let's Talk About Sex Baby!

JAY AND TONYA KICKED OFF THE NEW YEAR 2022 WITH SOME HOT TOPICS.  THE GANG SPOKE WITH GUESTS SPIRITUALIST AND SELF HEALER URI LEE, WELLNESS COACH AND SPIRITUALIST ANTONIA GREEN, ORTHOPEDIC DR. SOPHI DEBEN AND MORNING NEWS ANCHOR VINCENT HILL ABOUT SEX, SPIRITUALITY AND RELATIONSHIPS.


Jan 09, 202201:10:44
Broadway Is Back Baby!

Broadway Is Back Baby!

Tonya & Jay are celebrating the return of broadway to NYC and speaking with Off-Broadway play producer and Creative Stages Entertainment CEO Frank Dunham and several of his Cast Members and dancers of his new play Cherry House opening September 8, 2021

Sep 14, 202101:04:24
Is The New Film "Washington Heights The Hot Summer Movie?"

Is The New Film "Washington Heights The Hot Summer Movie?"

June 11, 2021 Tonya, Jay & Jay-U-Ice talk with Actress/Producer/Writer Jennifer Mary Mears and Broadway show writer and CEO of Creative Stages Frank Dunham about the hot new summer movie/musical "The Heights," and how doors are opening up in the acting world for black and brown people.

Jun 29, 202101:00:41
Happy Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month!

June 4, 2021 Tonya and Jay speak with Producer/Writer/Author Patrick Riley about Pride Month and the LGBTQ community.

Jun 29, 202101:00:00
Mixing Up Some Summer Drinks for Memorial Day! Wait... What! A Professional Heckler!

Mixing Up Some Summer Drinks for Memorial Day! Wait... What! A Professional Heckler!

Mixing Up Some Summer Drinks for Memorial Day! Wait... What! A Professional Heckler!

Tonya & Jay speak with Professional Sports Heckler/analysts and Multi Emmy winning Executive Producer CBS 8 News Andrew Madarang on being a professional heckler at sports events... Also, Tonya & Jay speak with Actress/film producer Gina DiPeppe about her upcoming movies and helped break in the long Memorial Day weekend with a cool summer drink?

May 29, 202101:03:28
A world with no masks/Follow Your Dreams No Matter What!

A world with no masks/Follow Your Dreams No Matter What!

A world with no masks/Follow Your Dreams No Matter What!

Tonya & Jay Talk about New York City opening back up after being shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic for more than a year.  Masks mandates across the nation are being lifted for the vaccinated only...Will you continue to wear a mask after being vaccinated?  Tonya & Jay speak with guest Alvina Austin  Head of Talent at i24 News /More Media, LLC and NewsNation Now about rough life situations doesn't stop you from following your dream.

May 29, 202101:10:00
Happy Mother's Day/Racism In America

Happy Mother's Day/Racism In America

Tonya & Jay speak with Georgia Rep Dee Dawkins Haigler and KUSI News Director Steve Cohen about being Black in America and Racism in America. Steve discussed his book "Ledo Road Diary"  Tonya's mom Gloria Dunham and Jay's mom Theresa Jones stopped by for Mother's Day shout-outs!  Sweet tea's Catering CEO Latisha Thorton and Gift Basket Entrepreneur Sarah Taylor came on to celebrate Mother's Day!

May 29, 202101:00:20
Is Being Bl​​ack In America Exhausting?

Is Being Bl​​ack In America Exhausting?

Title: Is  Being Black In America Is Exhausting?

Tonya & Jay speak with guests KTLA Los Angeles, Senior Supervising Producer Janet D Hill, Actress/Producer Kit Williams, President/CEO of By All Means Leadership Alliance, Christopher Means and Actress/Talk Show Host and Author Rolonda Watts all join in to speak on Washington Post writer Johnathan Capehart's article "Being Bl​​ack In America Is Exhausting?"

May 01, 202101:08:06
Do You Remember Your First Kiss? Would You Kiss Someone With Bad Breath?

Do You Remember Your First Kiss? Would You Kiss Someone With Bad Breath?

Tonya & Jay speak With Oklahoma News anchor Vincent Hill and Sports Attorney Anthony Tall on the Dante Wright police brutality case in Minneapolis and Derek Chauvin guilty verdict.  The team also had fun talking about their first kiss and if they would continue to kiss a person with bad breath!

May 01, 202101:05:12
Pandemic Love...Tonya's Birthday 4-16-21 Celebration!

Pandemic Love...Tonya's Birthday 4-16-21 Celebration!

Tonya & Jay speak with guests' relationship coach Uri Lee and life/blended family coach Naja Hall about love and relationships and how to handle a relationship during a pandemic.  Tonya celebrates her birthday with her friends who pops in the zoom show to wish her a happy birthday.  Hoop Kings AAU basketball players send a video of them singing happy birthday.

May 01, 202101:00:00
RIP DMX, Self Love & Relationships

RIP DMX, Self Love & Relationships

Tonya & Jay hang out with Author, Clarity Coach, and Inspirational Speaker Cynthia Mitchell talking about her new book "The Women's Code," where it gives guidance and life tools for today's young women and with Christopher Means President/CEO of By All Means Leadership Alliance who is giving life advice to today's young men. DJ Jay-U-Ice plays a wonderful tribute to DMX.

Apr 19, 202101:06:47
Asian Violence & "Not Another Karen!" Happy Easter!

Asian Violence & "Not Another Karen!" Happy Easter!

Tonya & Jay Talk about Asian Hate and Violence, another "Karen Incident at an NYC bakery, and a famous relationship guru had to tell the world he's cheating!  WT??  Guests, the fabulous Charmaine "Cake Diva," shares some Easter treats, and "Health Nut," Uri Lee shares some eating healthy tips.  DJ-Jay-U-Ice gives an update on Verzuz.   HAPPY EASTER!

Mar 27, 202101:00:44
Always On With Tonya & Jay Did The Grammy's Turn Raunchy?

Always On With Tonya & Jay Did The Grammy's Turn Raunchy?

Tonya & Jay hung out with DJ Jay-U-Ice and guests New York Tax Accountant Raqel Wroten and Dallas High School Teacher/Former Fox News Producer Autumn Larbi speaking on COVID-19 vaccines, Biden Falling and The 63rd Grammy's on Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's performance.  Are you scared of the vaccine? Are President Biden's knees okay? Was Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's performance too raunchy for CBS?

Mar 27, 202146:41
Women's History Month, Mental Health Check-In And Dog Rescuing

Women's History Month, Mental Health Check-In And Dog Rescuing

Tonya & Jay decided to take the show to the streets of New York City and were live in Times Square celebrating women's history month and the new statute for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bater Ginsburg.  Guests Dr. Pete Donnelly a licensed psychologist spoke on mental health and dog rescuer Adam Sostrin spoke about his passion to rescue dogs while continuing his career as an attorney.

Mar 17, 202153:41
Always On With Tonya And Jay Podcast 3-5-21 Coming To America 2 & Megan Markel Oprah Interview

Always On With Tonya And Jay Podcast 3-5-21 Coming To America 2 & Megan Markel Oprah Interview

Tonya and Jay have some fun with the new movie Coming To America 2!  Was it better than the first one 30 years ago?  Film Critic Mike Sargent, Actress/Producer Kit Williams and Travel Host/Producer Shamroc Peterson chime in to share their views.  Also, Tonya and Jay spark up the conversation about Megan Markel and Prince Harry's upcoming Interview with Oprah.  Will there be tea spilled?  

Mar 12, 202101:00:00
Always On With Tonya And Jay Podcast 11-3-20 Special Election Night Show

Always On With Tonya And Jay Podcast 11-3-20 Special Election Night Show

Tonya and Jay ask guests Amy Dambrowski, Suebe Herring, Executive Producer for Rickey Smiley Radio Show, Loren Henderson, By All Means INC. CEO, Chris Means, and CEO Mary Made Media,  Jennifer Mears about their voting experience and predictions on who will be the President of the United States.. Presidential Election 2020 #tjalwayson.

Nov 04, 202001:00:05
Always On With Tonya And Jay Podcast GET OUT AND VOTE! 10-29-20

Always On With Tonya And Jay Podcast GET OUT AND VOTE! 10-29-20

Episode 50.  Tonya and Jay are back in the studio after months of quarantine from COVID-19.  The duo speak with guests Creative Stages Entertainment CEO Frank Dunham, By All Means INC. CEO,Chris Means, CEO Mary Made Media,  Jennifer Mears, and KUSI News Director Steve Cohen about voting challenges and reasons why EVERYONE should vote no matter what.  Get out and VOTE 2020.

Nov 04, 202001:04:26
Quarantine Dating And Love

Quarantine Dating And Love

Tonya And Jay Speak with relationship expert Keishorne Scott on dating and love during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jun 18, 202053:25
Quarantine Cuisine

Quarantine Cuisine

Tonya and Jay are tired of cooking the same ole thing during quarantine and invited some of their famous celebrity chefs to talk about some new cuisine to try during quarantine time with the legendary "Cake Diva" Charmaine Jones and Celebrity Chef Jesse Jones. 

Jun 18, 202001:05:06
Quarantine Podcast! How U Doing???

Quarantine Podcast! How U Doing???

Tonya reaches out to her friends during the COVID-19 quarantine... Comedian Jamie Roberts,  Actress/Producer Kit Williams, Comedian Derrick "OC The Bus Driver" Reid and NBC Tulsa, OK Anchor Vincent Hill all check in and how they're dealing with no hair cuts, no nail shops and gotta cook yoself and the dang COVID-19. 

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Jun 17, 202001:30:33
What Is Love? Valentine's Day & Relationships 2020

What Is Love? Valentine's Day & Relationships 2020

Tonya D sits down to talk about love and relationships for Valentine's Day 2020 with Relationship coach Cheyenne Bostock, CEO Of "BlendedandBlack Step Family Coach Naja Hall, Former Talk Show Host, Comedian and Author of Destiny Lingers Rolonda Watts, Songwriter/Rapper Samuel SteadyRoc Song "What is Love," Five-time Grammy Nominated Song writer/Producer and creator of the film "Pressure," Shanell Red, Actress Iesha White Playing The Role of "Trish" In The Film "Pressure," Actress Akissa From The Group "Allure" Playing The Role Of Mandy In The Film "Pressure" 

Mar 10, 202001:05:51