Third Avenue Podcast

13 October 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.Intro & Chaos

• Funny start mixing “mental gymnastics” and phone-dropping jokes.
• Hosts roasting each other about live recording in Melville.
• Playful confusion between “mental gymnastics” and “gymnastics.”

• Welcoming Dr. Habib — dubbed the “Doctor of Love” and first official guest.
• Banter about “fake doctors” and reference to Date My Family’s Dr. - Benjamin Kumalo who claimed “UJ” as his med school .
• Clarifying Habib’s degree “from China” — lighthearted authenticity jokes.

• Struggle with putting phones on Do Not Disturb vs Flight Mode.
• Running gag about iPhone users not knowing settings.
• Old-head vs young tech-savvy banter.

• Debate on whether glasses are still “sexy.”
• “Specs with ice” idea — mixing practicality and fashion.
• Visual gag about putting on glasses with confidence: “My ice is blinding me.”

• Live freestyle performance featuring Vinnie, Hussein, Ego, and Habib.
• Freestyling about life, hustle, Melville, teamwork, and episode milestones.
• “Episode 65” shoutout — 60+ episodes deep.
• Reflections on growth, music creativity, and rap chemistry.

• Acknowledgment of Habib as a loyal listener since early episodes.
• Mentions of catching up from episode “47” after returning from China.
• Podcast as part of his daily cooking or commuting routine.

• Honest talk about long commutes and limited “alone time.”
• Finding peace in the car — “2 hours to yourself.”
• Describing that sacred time for reflection, podcast listening, or mental reset.
• Relatable quote: “When I get out of the car… life starts.”

• Comparing driving habits — picking songs, prepping Bluetooth, finding - -parking spots.
• Jokes about older vs younger drivers.
• Appreciation for moments of silence — “No music, no calls, just thinking.”

• Conversation evolves into deeper appreciation for small freedoms.
• Acknowledging growth as men balancing work, passion, and sanity.
• Warm chemistry between all hosts — laughter, honesty, and raw relatability.

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Podcast Kickoff & Guest IntroductionPhone Interruptions & Tech JokesGlasses & Style Segment Off-the-Dome Freestyle Session Guest Shoutouts & Day-One Supporters The Working Man’s RoutineDriving Rituals & Funny Adulting Observations 🚗Conclusion & Real-Life Wisdom

08 October 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.Opening Segment

• Playful argument about medical advice and who’s “the guy with the info.”
• Hype around Travis Scott’s concert in Johannesburg; inside jokes about being “Trappers.”
• Shoutout to “Travis Bot” and hosts recovering from flu before the concert.

• Ongoing tech mishaps—calls interrupting recording.
• Confusion between Do Not Disturb and Airplane Mode; iPhone vs Android banter.
• Running gag about “The Vinnie Show” and missed TikTok opportunities.

• Freestyle over Travis Scott-type beat—bars about hustle, growth, and energy.
• Real studio energy with laughter, flow breaks, and ad-libs.
• Comparison to “Saturday Night Live” — consistent weekly creative output.

• Deep reflection on self-belief and facing insecurities.
• Talking about turning 27, confidence vs humility, and mental balance.
• “Facing your demons head-on” and learning to accept both flaws and progress.

• Heated but funny discussion about Kanye’s legacy, “Slavery was a choice” controversy, and his misunderstood genius.
• Referencing Yeezy’s fashion performances and Closed on Sunday symbolism.
• Comparison of artistic madness vs creativity (Van Gogh, performance art, expressionism).
• Agreement that Kanye is one of the most important artists of the 21st century.

• Tangent into Kevin Durant’s grind mentality and comparing it to their own hustle.
• Throwback to high school rap days, diss tracks, and YouTube rap culture (2017 RiceGum era).
• Nostalgia for beating desks in class, freestyling during lessons, and African rhythm culture.

• Hilarious rant about overly serious coworkers and stiff office culture.
• Story of a man spilling a drink in a boardroom and no one laughing.
• Message: “Serious people are the problem—life’s too short not to laugh.”

• Hypothetical debate: if you fart in a meeting, do you blame someone else?
• Tips for surviving embarrassment with confidence or humor.
• Running joke about reacting shocked to deflect blame.

• Embarrassing dorm stories about roaches and mice in luggage.
• “Confessing your flaws” theme — learning to own awkward or gross moments.
• Symbolism: anxiety and fear come from taking life too seriously.

• Discussion on modern relationships vs old-school household roles.
• Men’s self-reliance — “A real man needs only one cup, one plate, one spoon.”
• Reflecting on changing gender dynamics and appreciation for independence.
• Joke about Matthew Booth’s cheesecake scandal and lessons from social media exposés.

• Reactions to Twitter debates:
• Garlic bread vs pap & braai
• Who dishes whose plate first
• Four-day work week preference
• Seeing old classmates at the mall
• Jungle Oats
• Hilarious commentary mixing culture, class, and humor.

• Random deep-dive into margarine molecular structure — “it’s basically plastic!”
• Inside joke: “I’m a scholar.”

• Shoutouts to listeners and followers on Instagram & TikTok.
• Reminder to be safe at the Travis Scott concert.
• “Have fun, but be grown about it.”

Technical Chaos & DND TalkOff-the-Dome Freestyle Session Self-Confidence & Growth DiscussionKanye West Artistic DebateKevin Durant, Hooping & NostalgiaCorporate Life & Serious PeopleFartgate & Corporate Pranks 💨Cockroach & Rat Stories 🪳Adulting, Marriage & Gender RolesSocial Media OpinionsChemistry, Margarine & Scholar TalkClosing Segment

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29 September 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.Opening & Vibes

• “Off the Dome” freestyle intro.
• Funny talk about being “professionals” even when things go wrong.
• Shoutout to the audience and push to subscribe (“join the Tappers”).

• Brainstorming fanbase names — “Tappers” inspired by “rappers.”
• Jokes about Gen Z slang and the generational gap.
• Millennials vs. Gen Z differences — who’s really the “uncle generation”?

• Discussion about slang like “pause”, “rizz”, and how Gen Z keeps creating new lingo.
• Story of a Muslim Australian politician using Gen Z slang correctly.
• How online culture constantly changes the way people communicate.

• Should they bring back trap, pause rap, or clout rap?
• Shoutout to female MCs — GloRilla, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion.
• Playful argument about GloRilla’s place in hip-hop and defending female artists.

• Fun off-the-dome verses.
• Johannesburg city shoutouts, late-night vibes, and bar energy.
• Invite to other rappers: “Pull up to 3rd Avenue if you’ve got something to say.”

• How older listeners view new-generation beats.
• Respecting flow and creativity in modern hip-hop.
• Commentary on Young Thug’s new album — thoughts on the cover art and direction.

• Theories about why Thug is light-skinned on the album cover.
• Speculation about symbolism and artistic choices.
• Discussion of the album title and concept linked to a star/galaxy reference.

• Funny and honest chat about being light-skinned, dark-skinned, or “chocolate.”
• “Half light-skinned” jokes and lockdown Twitter stories.
• Talk about how people perceive skin tone, confidence, and attractiveness.

• Reviewing Reasonable Doubt (Disney+ series).
• “Light-skinned guy energy” jokes.
• Playful marital banter about TV characters.

• Reflection on Young Thug’s career evolution.
• How fame and leaks changed his mystery and authenticity.
• Emotional side of his lyrics and real-life struggles.

• Shoutouts to supporters and creators.
• Appreciation for the “Tappers” community.
• Teasing future freestyles and topics.

Naming the CommunityCultural Talk & Internet LanguageHip-Hop Genres & DebateFreestyle Segment Hip-Hop Talk: Old Heads vs. New WaveYoung Thug & Mariah the ScientistColourism & IdentityTV & Pop CultureBack to Music DiscussionClosing Energy

23 September 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.Opening & Technical Struggles

• Recording setup issues, Final Cut Pro chat, HDR hype, sound problems.
• Funny banter around podcast quality and starting off unprepared.

• Heritage Day shoutouts.
• Birthday conversations, brotherly love, and family forgetting birthdays.
• Pops checking in but not saying “happy birthday.”

• Jumping on random beats.
• Freestyle rap moments with playful bars.
• Tyler the Creator / A$AP Rocky meme reference.

• Dame Dash interview discussion.
• Fear of “losing it all” and clout chasing after fame fades.
• Comparisons with Casper Nyovest and SA artists.
• How Kendrick, Drake, and Kanye handle fame differently.
• Mystery and silence in hip-hop vs. overexposure.

• Renting vs. owning luxury cars (G-Wagon debate).
• Car culture, discontinued Mercedes models, Ferrari’s exclusivity.
• F1 talk – Hamilton, Ferrari vs Mercedes, and favorite teams.

• One Punch Man, Dragon Ball, shonen anime lessons.
• Ego, competition, and hyping each other like anime protagonists.
• Japan post-WWII resilience linked to anime storytelling.

• Talking about physique, clothes being too tight.
• Confidence vs. ego in the gym.
• Calisthenics, body types, and discipline.

• LeBron vs. Michael Jordan vs. Messi vs. Ronaldo.
• Genetics vs. hard work.

• Speaking multiple languages, learning Turkish.
• South African ignorance towards native languages.
• Importance of saying people’s names correctly.
• Duolingo jokes and Ray J cultural references.

• Frustrations with English and accents.
• Perceptions of intelligence tied to language fluency.
• Privilege in how language is received.
• Private school & wealth discussions tied to accents.

• ChatGPT shoutout as a fact-checker.
• How the internet and AI change learning.
• Future value of multilingual skills.

• Waking up to pee ruins good sleep.
• Childhood belief that collabs meant artists were in the studio together.
• “Virus verses” (lazy feature verses).
• Favorite collabs, Drake stimulus pack, Pusha T beef.
• If you could only work 4 days a week, which day would you take off?
• Monday blues vs. Friday hype.

• Subscribes, shoutouts, socials, and outro banter.

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Birthday & Family TalkOff the Dome Freestyle SegmentHip-Hop Culture & FameCars & LifestyleAnime & Pop CultureGym & InsecuritiesSports Comparisons-Underdog vs. “born gifted” narratives.Language & IdentityEnglish as a “Scam”AI, Internet & KnowledgeTap Opinions (Hot Takes Section)Closing Notes

15 September 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.

• Opening Banter – Funny introductions, Tyler the Creator shoutout, and copystrike jokes.

• Money Talk – Why people who always talk about money usually don’t have it, Jay-Z vs Kanye, and LeBron as examples.

• Religion & Riches – Jokes about Islam, kids, and blessings.

• Milestones – Celebrating 60 episodes, consistency, and the grind of podcasting.

• Candy & Jokes – Dissolving sweets, funny “Michael Jordan” powder jokes.

• Freestyle Session – Off-the-dome R&B singing, shaky vocals, boy band vibes, and Michael Jackson influence.

• Music Nostalgia – Old-school R&B and soul (Isley Brothers, Maxwell, Janet Jackson), GTA music soundtracks, and hip-hop sampling.

• Romance & Realism – Talking about sex scenes vs real life, rom-com immersion breaking, and Black shows making moments funny.

• Youth & Identity – Hanging with older kids, teenage experiences in SA, peer pressure, and the value of self-acceptance.

• Heist Scenarios – Imagining a South African GTA-style bank robbery, stereotypes, and survival instincts.

• Invincible & Superheroes – Mark Grayson, being too much of a hero, and the difference between comics and anime logic.

• Man Who Can’t Die – Wild story about an African man who “resurrected” multiple times.

• Celebrity Life – Kendrick Lamar doing mundane things, Logic’s “OCD” song, fans vs real connections.

• Philosophy & Deep Talk – Alan Watts, philosopher vibes, dad wisdom, and growing up with lectures at home.

• Nostalgia & Childhood – Saturday morning cartoons, anime (One Piece), teenage music tastes, and how childhood shapes adulthood.

• Dangerous Games – Hanging upside down, childhood stunts, and dumb injuries.

• Parents & Food – Groceries, eating too much, hiding sweets, ice cream drama, and apologizing to parents.

• Funny Parenting Fears – Becoming the type of parent who fights kids over food.

• Friendship Breakups – How male friendships “end” through ghosting, vs. women holding grudges.

• South African Politics & Economy – Quick reflection on Thabo Mbeki era vs now.

• Closing – Shoutouts, socials, gratitude to listeners.
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10 September 2025

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Intro & Vibes

“Doing nothing” as a form of rest.

Freestyle & Cypher Segment

Off-the-dome bars in the car.

Celebrating 60 episodes of the podcast.

Reflections on consistency vs. other podcasts that fade after a few episodes.

Podcast Culture & Craft

Frustration with creators who abandon audiences.

Debate on whether “too many podcasts” is hate or lack of ability to create.

Performative vs. authentic podcasting.

Shoutout to SA podcasting scene and struggles with limited resources.

Hip-Hop & Industry Talk

Young Thug & Gunna situation – loyalty, betrayal, and vulnerability.

Healing, grudges, and what it means to be a man.

Drake’s “entertainment interviews” vs. deeper conversations.

Earl Sweatshirt’s philosophy on mumble rap, language, and art.

Reflections on artistry, freestyling, and authenticity.

Life & Principles

-Trust, loyalty, and honour among men and friends.

Handling betrayal, grudges, and healing.

The balance between ego and respect.

Real-Life Storytime

Witnessing aftermath of a drive-by shooting on the highway.

Mistrust of media narratives and reporting accuracy.

Bigger theme: corruption, lies, and how people consume news.

Aliens & Media Narratives

Debates on UFOs, Area 51, and whether aliens are real.

America vs. China/Russia narratives.

Doomsday mentality in news cycles.

Playful banter about trees being aliens.

Tech Rant – New iPhones

Criticism of Apple’s incremental updates.

Lack of AI integration despite marketing “Apple Intelligence.”

Overpriced phones vs. realistic expectations.

Consumerism, hype, and frustration with tech cycles.

Closing and Vibes

Banter about money, upgrades, and consumer choices.

Reminder that the pod is about authenticity, fun, and real talk.

-Sign-off: “Peace. Love. Love.”

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01 September 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.

• Human Traffic and Influencer in Russia
• Would you leave South Africa ?
• Not everyone wants Urbanization
• White People Reintroduce people's custom's
• Fashion
• Artist
• Disappearing makes you Legend
• Social media killed movie stars
• AGC Andy
• Movies in South Africa
• Will Smith using AI
• Ishowspeed touring and streaming
• Diamond Gym
• Fight club
• Young GEN Z growing up in this time
• etc
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27 August 2025

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20 August 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.

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11 August 2025Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” “This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. Listeners/viewers discretion is advised.” “The following program contains mature situations/themes and is intended for an older youth audience.

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