Third Avenue Podcast

12 March 2026

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This episode starts with a new setup and immediately spirals into fame fantasies, security guards, South African artists, and what really keeps a career alive. From there we get into R&B image, ShxtsNGigs in South Africa, podcast celebrity culture, and why followers do not always translate into a real audience.

We also talk about black nerd spaces in South Africa, township caution, how people get conned, old Nokia XpressMusic memories, pirating vs convenience, Showmax frustration, Hannah Montana nostalgia, and the culture-vulture conversation around artists who borrow from hip-hop then move on.

In the second half we go deep on American Psycho and Fight Club, anti-heroes vs villains, why old movies feel more human, random fake internet facts, men talking while gaming, and a tweets section that includes running with headphones, the emptiness of Tuesday, and why primary school might shape you more than high school.

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02 March 2026

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Episode 84 is the halal edition. We start with Ramadan check-ins, weekend fasting energy, gym struggles, and the random reality of recording with background noise while still trying to grow the pod properly. From there we get into internet misinformation — including fake eagle “rebirth” facts — and a real conversation about how believable AI/short-form content has become.

Then it gets heavier: degrees vs real-world skill, expertise, why some public figures get more grace than others, and a broader conversation about South Africa, public data, the economy, and why people are tired of being told things are improving when they do not actually feel it in daily life.

We also lighten it up with the tweets section (including the truth that Tuesday has no soul), then go full nostalgia with Meet the Robinsons, family-table dreams, parenting fears, and the heartbreak of kids eventually growing up. We close with reactions to the America’s Next Top Model documentary, old reality TV madness, and a passionate Baby Keem Casino review — including the concept, the switches, and whether the album’s ideas hit harder than its bangers.

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25 February 2025

Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. "This episode is Ramadan in full effect. We kick off with stand-up comedy stress — that brutal moment when you realise a joke is dying in real time — then check in on fasting: gym sessions with no caffeine, coffee withdrawals, and figuring out a routine that doesn’t ruin your workday.From there, it’s classic Third Avenue chaos: office snack tables during Ramadan, the “doggy bag” temptation, back-day tension, and an unexpectedly serious (and funny) conversation about massage parlours, street vendors, and how people hustle. We also touch on addiction, recovery, and why mental health help shouldn’t be taboo — plus how Ramadan forces you to sit in silence and self-check your habits.

Then we go deeper: Sunni vs Shia misconceptions, why you can’t speak on something you’ve never verified, and the one life lesson school actually taught — stop spreading rumours and ask real people. We round it off with the BAFTA Tourette’s controversy debate, a serious dates ranking (dry dates vs mushy), sushi and “fake Chinese food” rants, cultural appropriation in music (K-pop/hip-hop), and a focused breakdown of Baby Keem’s “Casino” — the switches, the trauma, and why the concept actually works.

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18 February 2025 Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. "

This episode starts with pure TAP stress: “is the camera recording?” panic, magnetism conspiracies, and the OCD vs anxiety debate. Then we get into Ramadan vibes — fasting, low caffeine, Ramadan Mubarak shoutouts — and a real talk story about a mosque announcement during Ramadan that felt misleading and personal.

After that we hit the OTD (Off The Dome) segment, but the network chops the verse mid-way (Telkom catching heat), so we reset and run a second OTD so everyone gets a turn. From there it turns into classic 3rd Avenue: looksmaxxing and “chopped” jokes, aura as the real equaliser, and why anime motivation is undefeated (Gojo/domain expansion energy). We end with a gym story where aura farming went wrong in front of a girl watching, plus Ramadan hunger talk and the wild question: would you rather be found with a burger in your mouth or a cigarette in your hand? We hope it was recording. Peace.

• Beat 1: https://youtu.be/J2I02ctsHTM?si=FpkcYhiMq03UELEL

• Beat 2: https://youtu.be/5SWMBUtiwGE?si=2FnyiVtaoO0mUMYl
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11 February 2025

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Episode 81 starts before the intro even happens: we debate who gets to be a douche in real life, why “I’m a good person” branding is a red flag, and whether filming charity is help or performance. Then we lock in with the OTD (Off The Dome) freestyle segment and it gets reflective: gym sweat + towel etiquette, villains being cool now, what “Machiavellian” means, and how modern ideologies can drift into self-serving cynicism instead of community.

We also talk music as therapy — J. Cole album bloat vs intention, how reflection albums hit different, Baby Keem docs, Kendrick rabbit holes, and ASAP Rocky’s substitute-teacher moment. We end with Opinions Nobody Asked For: gym attraction debates, chips in sandwiches, the McDonald’s BBQ sauce mission, and why snacks don’t slap the same once adulthood lets you buy them any day.

• Beat: https://youtu.be/tl-2bxVz0Gs?si=0bM924JzOv4OpYhT
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02 February 2026

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Episode 80 of Third Avenue Podcast (TAP) is pure adult-life freestyle: we talk about how nobody actually knows what they’re doing, why saying “I don’t know” is a superpower, and we kick off with the ODT (Off The Dome) segment with a freestyle over a clean beat. Then we get into music properly: a Don Toliver album reaction (bloat, balance, and standout moments), and the big debate — Kendrick’s GNX winning Grammys, Tyler vs Clipse vs GNX, and why timing, rollout, and staying power matter.

After that we go left: we review K-Pop Demon Hunters (it’s a kids musical but the songs slap), talk Spider-Man nostalgia and why Tobey sometimes feels like the least “Spidey,” shout out Fallout for doing gaming IP right, and discuss getting grills in your 30s (because 30 is the new 20). We wrap with a chaotic handsome vs overrated handsome conversation, short kings vs tall guys, balding discourse, and the Tweets segment (pap every day + Bollywood classics on SABC). Episode 80 — happy milestone. Like, subscribe, and make that algorithm go beep beep.

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28 January 2026

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Welcome back to Third Avenue Podcast (TAP). We start with vibes and nostalgia (Fat Joe/Big Pun), then get into how we really listen to rap — first the cadence and flow, then the lyrics on the replays. After that we jump into the Off The Dome (OTD) segment and freestyle over a slick beat, talking about how short beats force you to lock in and find your pocket fast.

From there it gets deep: why creators shouldn’t show their work mid-process, ASAP Rocky’s rollout strategy and why timing matters, and a full AI music debate — what AI can replicate (melodies/singing) vs what feels harder to capture (hip-hop cadence, aura, performance). We also pivot into celebrity authenticity, comedians and the difference between staying stand-up vs becoming a media personality (Chris Rock / Eddie Murphy / Richard Pryor talk).

Then it’s pure chaos and fun: we’re on a retro movie run (Super Troopers + Freddy Got Fingered), we hit the tweets, we talk gaming sound design and nostalgia, and we end on apartment complex madness — garage locks, petty vandalism, trash bin drama, and why sometimes adults are way worse than kids. Like, share, subscribe… make that algorithm go beep beep.

• Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdFj0gYh38M
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21 January 2026Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. " Welcome back to Third Avenue Podcast (TAP). This one starts with a hilarious culture-shock story: fixing tyres at the side-road spot vs the bougie tyre place with an air-conditioned waiting room and cappuccino — plus a random “brotherhood” moment in the lounge. Then we kick it off properly with an off-the-dome freestyle session and shout out See Black Man for the type beat (produced-from-the-ground-up vibes).After the bars, we get into ASAP Rocky: the scarf/babushka look, “pretty boy” confidence, looksmaxxing culture, and a full album conversation — sequencing, experimental moments, and why it still feels like a real cohesive project. We also talk about why album rollouts matter again (and how Rocky is actually pushing it like the old days).From there it goes deep: Mac Miller’s posthumous music, beat-switch moments, and the real talk about sadness, creativity, and people who give love while not getting it back. Then it’s back to chaos: Grammys chatter, energy drink wars (Red Bull vs Switch/Dragon/Monster), tech nostalgia (USB/Bluetooth era), an iPhone storage “scam” rant, Silicon Valley references, Woolworths amagwinya vs real street amagwinya, rye bread economics, gluten intolerance, and the never-ending butter vs margarine debate — plus the fear of cholesterol and “earning your vices.”

• Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZkII0qRN-k

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12 January 2026. Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. " Welcome back to Third Avenue Podcast (TAP). This episode is a full “4 guys in the car” special: we kick off with jokes and chaos, then jump into our off-the-dome freestyle segment (shoutout to Prod by Michael Angelo). From there we get into hip-hop debates (Gunna’s new era vs old Gunna, Lil Baby consistency, Drake as a pop-rap anchor, and whether people still buy albums), the role of producers and “sound universes” (Alchemist talk), and why modern rap feels unbalanced. We also go left: gym culture and the “Squat King” conversation, subscriptions that keep sneaking people (YouTube Premium, Spotify, Apple Music, free trials), growing up frugal vs adult spending habits, relationship boundaries and public respect (including a Will Smith/Chris Rock discussion), wild parenting takes about matric dances and “YNs be lying,” and finally health routines — morning running vs afternoon and why discipline still feels hard even after years.

• Beat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko-giQSZ_2c
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07 January 2026

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New Year talk + South African internet culture: peace, adulting pressure, gym energy — plus the real convo around IShowSpeed’s SA stream.

The gents are back with an Off The Dome episode: we unpack why “fresh starts” feel complicated, how adult life can push you to breaking points, and why the online/content space feels more performative than ever. From Joburg vs Cape Town optics to algorithm fatigue and commentary culture, it’s a wide-ranging real chat.

In this episode:

• New Year reset vs cynicism (peace, health, growth)

• Adulting pressure + the fear of “crashing out”

• SA vs international “Wild West” vibes (and why that matters)

• IShowSpeed SA stream: authenticity, clout, and “everyone at work”

• Joburg vs Cape Town culture/tourism optics

• YouTube algorithm rabbit holes + content fatigue

• Gym mindset, motivation, ego, and discipline

• Beat: https://youtu.be/jYiZJ_zSCNY?si=U9gM6jwTrqepAoRx

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