Third Avenue Podcast

Episode 94 - Winter Drip Olympics, WhatsApp Ads, Hip Hop as Literature, Spreadsheets to Freestyles

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. * Beat: https://youtu.be/exY89zyDf24?si=_PMZBTinb52s80jh * Instagram: * https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformer * https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmang * https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoni * TikTok: * https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformer * https://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

Episode 93 - Sharing Food, You’re Not That Guy, Petrol Prices, We’re Someone’s Children Too, etc

07 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 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. Beat: https://youtu.be/nppN0R_ifCI?si=5rVO4UT5hsVmqffT * Instagram: * https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformer * https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmang * https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoni * TikTok: * https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformer * https://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

Episode 92 - The strange beauty of having no schedule, Winter Drip, Why 2016 still matters, etc.

01 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 **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. * Instagram: * https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformer * https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmang * https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoni * TikTok: * https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformer * https://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

Episode 91 -Microsoft Authenticator, Avatar: Korra vs Aang, Invincible & South African Driving, etc

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. * Instagram: * https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformer * https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmang * https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoni * TikTok: * https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformer * https://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

Episode 90 - Work Anxiety, Festivals, Food & Fuel Prices, Economics, Gold Reef City & Health Talk

13 April 2026 Listeners and viewers discretion is advised.” This program contains violent content which may be too intense for some listeners/viewers. " 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 * Instagram: * https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformer * https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmang * https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoni * TikTok: * https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcast * https://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformer * https://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2