Third Avenue Podcast

21 May 2026

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Episode 95. Vinny's back and we don't hold back on this one.

We open with the fallout from last week's corporate thugs rant, the R60 fish story that should've been four rotis, and a fresh Off The Dome segment that needed two beat switches to land.

Then it's a full breakdown of Drake's Iceman album. We go track by track – Shebang, National Treasures, Burning Bridges, Maid of Honour, Habibti – and ask the real question: did Kendrick mess this man up so bad that he made a whole album pretending he's fine? We compare it to GNX, talk about why the Sexy Red placements don't hit, why a Mustard-type beat shouldn't have made the cut, and unpack the Drake fan glaze culture that won't let any of us call it as we see it.

After that we get into American animation slander – Invincible's lazy fight scenes versus what Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece are doing – before sliding into Michael Jackson territory: the new biopic, the Carlton glove-in-the-toilet story, Prince trying to run over MJ's friend with a guitar, and why MJ was just weird before any allegations even came up.

We close with a tweet review on cheese in your groceries, Parmesan, and a Zulu accent tangent that probably shouldn't have made it past the edit.

Hosts: Vinny, Hossein, Igor

• ​Beat 1: https://youtu.be/WvJKJFQpLx4?si=zEOhkfqcfrei8DdA
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13 May 2026

Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. " Welcome back to another episode of Third Avenue Podcast, a.k.a. TAP.In Episode 94, the two-man step continues as Hossein and Igor hold it down while Vinny is away. The episode starts with the realities of recording in the whip, dreams of dealership sponsorships, being hungry after work, food delivery draining the bank account, and the frustration of bank trading hours.The guys also react to feedback from a clip about Don Toliver, before jumping into another OTD / Off The Dome freestyle segment over a smooth Kehlani-type beat.From there, the conversation becomes more reflective. The guys speak about the podcast nearing 100 episodes, parental support, friendship, consistency, keeping your inner child alive, and why the podcast feels like a space to remain yourself while still dealing with real adult responsibilities.The episode then moves into winter fashion, corporate drip, dressing with personality, wanting to see successful people who still have swag, and how young professionals are trying to build their own image of adulthood.Later, the conversation turns into a strong discussion about music, Brent Faiyaz, Kanye lines, Drake, Kendrick, hip hop lyricism, Shakespeare, black art forms, culture, code-switching, and whether hip hop should be treated with the same seriousness as traditional literature.The tweet segment covers whether a car is a need, WhatsApp ads on statuses, iMessage, public transport, and the importance of amakuya in the morning routine of the South African working class.As always, it is funny, reflective, chaotic, honest, and very Third Avenue.

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07 May 2026

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Welcome back to another episode of Third Avenue Podcast, a.k.a. TAP. In Episode 93, the crew kicks things off with a hilarious conversation about food-sharing etiquette, bad energy, only-child behaviour, and the unspoken rules of offering people snacks. From there, the episode moves into office culture, personal space, chocolate, coffee pairings, petrol prices, car-service stress, telemarketing calls, corporate frustration, Gen Z adulting, and the pressure of trying to look like you have life figured out.The episode also features the return of the OTD / Off The Dome freestyle segment, with a beat that leads into a “You’re Not That Guy” themed freestyle moment.Later, the conversation gets deeper as the guys reflect on adulthood, careers, corporate titles, soft skills, tax money, fitness, body image, wealth, dignity, and whether being rich is worth it if your health and self-respect are gone.

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01 May 2026 Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.”

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Welcome back to **Third Avenue Podcast / TAP** — Episode 92. This episode is a two-man special with Hossein and Igor holding it down while Vinnie is away.

The boys open with some behind-the-scenes setup chaos, car recording problems, mic checks, aircon negotiations and the usual 3rd Avenue energy before getting into the official intro. Since it is the Workers’ Day long weekend, the episode starts with a shoutout to everyone putting in work — whether at a job, in relationships, as parents, or just trying to build something meaningful. The boys also reflect on unemployment eras, the strange freedom of having no schedule, and the reality of now being adults with responsibilities. Then it is time for **OTD / Off The Dome**, Episode 92, with a smooth freestyle over a Smino and Don Toliver-inspired beat. After the freestyle, the conversation moves into Don Toliver’s current sound, social-media-driven music rollouts, soundbite culture, Drake comparisons, ASAP Rocky, R&B hybrids and what makes certain albums actually last beyond first-week hype.The episode then goes deep into Kanye West’s **Bully**, AI in music, artistic freedom, the difference between using AI as a creative tool versus replacing performance, and why Kanye’s catalogue still holds weight after nearly three decades. The boys discuss songs like **All the Love**, **Father**, **White Lines**, and the feeling of hearing “Ye” again through the music.From there, the conversation shifts into Frank Ocean, **Endless**, **Blonde**, GTA 6 comparisons, Coachella disappointment, modern R&B, the pressure of expectation, and why 2016 still feels like one of the most important years in music and culture. The second half of the episode becomes more reflective, with the boys talking about the death of culture after 2018, COVID as a cultural reset, adulthood, marriage, corporate life, braids in the office, taking care of your health, growing older, changing opinions, building your own version of adulthood, and why the podcast itself is a time capsule.

They also run through tweets about laundry that feels wet or just cold, wet socks, winter fashion, Capitec selfies, mispronounced names, respecting people’s names, getting out of bed to pee, sleep problems, caffeine addiction, university life, Gen Z, activism, UP memories, and why the show is really just about hanging out. It is another honest, funny and reflective Third Avenue Podcast episode.

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26 April 2026 Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. " In Episode 91 of Third Avenue Podcast/ TAP, the boys start with a painfully relatable conversation about needing to pee at the worst possible time, drinking too much water, black coffee, Ramadan hydration and highway bathroom emergencies.From there, they get into comedy, awkward crowd reactions, Netflix shows, Beef, disgusting scenes while eating, vague endings, the OTD / Off The Dome freestyle segment, South African hip hop, local R&B, The Muffinz, Lira, road rage, South African driving culture, Microsoft Authenticator, Avatar vs Korra, Invincible, Daredevil, winter jackets, open-plan apartments, Braam living, workplace small talk and a very awkward injection story.Funny, chaotic and honest — another classic Third Avenue episode.

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13 April 2026

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We finally hit episode 90! Vinny is back in the building with Hossein and IGOR as we catch up on life, the logistics of moving back to Pretoria, and drop some serious bars in our new segment. From wild hip-hop robbery stories to the reality of the South African economy, we cover it all this week.

Episode Topics & Highlights

• Episode 90 & Relocation: Vinny returns, and we talk about the real cost of moving, petrol prices, and battling the podcast algorithms.• Off the Dome (OTD): Hossein delivers another impromptu freestyle session and sets the ground rules for future guests.• Hip-Hop Beefs & Wild Stories: We break down Blxckie vs. Lucasraps, the crazy alleged story of Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane, and rappers self-snitching.• Corporate Nightmares & Teams Anxiety: The universal dread of the Sunday evening Microsoft Teams ping, fighting your boss, and timesheet stress.• The Economy & Space Travel: Discussing the Gini coefficient, inflation, PS5 prices, and why space travel doesn't matter when fuel is so expensive.• Gold Reef City & SA Festivals: Debating amusement park dress codes, the logistics of festivals, Travis Scott mosh pits, and trance parties.• Health, Porridge & Woolies: A deep dive into sour porridge (Tingy), switching to macadamia butter, and dealing with gluten intolerance.

• Beat 1: https://youtu.be/oulA-FJeDSs?si=msZ0x0Nnl05QGsbz
• Beat 2: https://youtu.be/cf6KVD2Lx7U?si=twkcGIxdbF1gS-P3

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08 April 2026

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Third Avenue Podcast: Instagram Sneaker Scams, 80s Music Nostalgia & Off The Dome

Welcome to another episode of the Third Avenue Podcast!

This week, Hossein and Igor hold it down in the studio while we count down the final six days until Vinnie is back. We’re bringing you a brand-new freestyle segment and reacting to some of the wildest hot takes on the internet.

Episode Topics & Highlights

• Tech Talk & Phone Upgrades: We kick things off by debating iPhone cameras versus the Samsung S26 Ultra, plus the universal pain of running out of phone storage.

• Off the Dome (OTD): Hussein steps up to the mic for our new interactive freestyle segment, delivering some impromptu bars and vocals.

• Opinions Nobody Asked For: We tackle a fresh batch of tweets and hot takes, including the popularity of ASMR videos, the stigma of eating alone, mattress disposal dilemmas, and the exhausting reality of buying groceries and cooking on the same day.

• 80s Music & GTA Nostalgia: A deep dive into the supremacy of 80s synth-pop, the GTA Vice City soundtrack, and how modern artists are keeping that era alive.

• The Death of Sneaker Culture: We go off on overpriced Instagram sneaker pages, the flood of fake shoes, and why the golden 2018 sneakerhead era is officially over.

• Wild Industry Stories: Breaking down the crazy alleged story of Gucci Mane being locked in the studio by Pooh Shiesty's pops.

• Space & Anime: Wrapping up the episode with our thoughts on the NASA Artemis moon expedition and power-scaling Invincible against Dragon Ball Z.

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01 April 2026

Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. " This week Hossein and Igor hold the podcast down while Vinny settles into a new city. The episode starts with the strange feeling of doing the pod with a different setup, then quickly moves into OTD with a freestyle-heavy return. After that, the conversation gets deep: celebrity collapse, Shia LaBeouf, public accountability, Jay-Z, Kanye’s Bully, Kendrick vs J. Cole, and what makes an artist truly important. They also get into the state of South African hip-hop, why the culture feels like it needs a new renaissance, and how local identity, style and sound seem harder to find than they should be. Then the episode shifts into life pressure, emotional bandwidth, global chaos, parenting thoughts and the kind of teenage stories that only make sense when you’ve lived through them.

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26 March 2026

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The boys are back after Ramadan, and this episode goes everywhere in the best way. We talk about why the gym is basically therapy, how aggression needs an outlet, and why cutting gym out of your budget is not as easy as it sounds. Then we get into a bigger conversation about South African hip-hop, cultural impact, artistry, and how names like AKA, Cassper, Riky Rick, KO, Reason and Nasty C fit into the story. The episode also dives into first-paycheck nostalgia, public transport memories, adulthood, lifestyle inflation, office life, and the weird sadness of realising that money never hits the same after the first time. We also get personal about pets, old memories, and how small things from the past end up meaning the most. Funny, reflective and slightly chaotic — classic Third Avenue.

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16 March 2026 Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. "

This episode starts with dog drama at home and somehow turns into a full breakdown of energy drinks, student dating, Valentine’s Day embarrassment, uni pressure, and the kind of heartbreak only a broke student can understand.We talk about Monster, Dragon, Red Bull and old-school sweets, then get into campus game, res visits, orientation week, school relationships that never survive university, and the painful reality of missed chances. There’s also a deeper conversation about how uni shapes you outside the classroom, why being too safe can cost you memories, and how confidence changes over time.The second half turns into a full origin story of TTCBM / Corrupt Boys — the primary school crew, the rap era, the concert performance, and how childish school politics somehow felt like organised power back then.A funny, nostalgic, slightly painful episode with a lot of laughs and a lot of truth. Also: Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating.

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