Third Avenue Podcast

Third Avenue Podcast

A couple of young adults figuring out this life thing

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 104 - Superhero Nostalgia, Special Family Announcement, Lost Albums & Becoming Uncles, etc

    Hossein and Igor return for Episode 104, recording outside after the previous week’s security incident. They reflect on the confrontation, security work in South Africa, Spain’s World Cup victory and Christopher Nolan’s approach to cinema. The guys debate Tenet versus Oppenheimer, expensive movie tickets, three-hour runtimes and whether physical IMAX creates an experience that most viewers cannot properly access. After two OTD freestyles, the conversation moves through Spider-Man, “Raboobi,” Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, Miles Morales and the cultural reach of superhero characters. They also revisit The Incredibles, Toy Story, Shrek and the nostalgia attached to animated films. The music discussion includes Rihanna, Beyoncé, Frank Ocean’s lost post-Blonde era, Playboi Carti’s unreleased music, Kanye West’s “Future Sounds” and Travis Scott’s “Telekinesis.” The episode then becomes more personal when Vinny calls in to introduce his son, Mikhail Luca, the newest member of the 3rd Avenue family. The guys reflect on becoming uncles, fatherhood and passing something meaningful to the next generation. Later, they discuss Tyler Perry, present fathers, Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, cinematic albums and why music should sometimes be experienced before reading online reactions. The episode closes with a new game, “Is It a Drake Lyric?”, featuring bars from Drake, Jaden Smith and Mac Miller. ## Hosts- Vinny- Hossein- IgorInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcastVinny:https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformerHossein:https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmangIgor:https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoniTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

  2. Jul 19

    Episode 103 - HYROX Hype, Energy Drink Addiction, Social Media & Hollywood’s Same Actors, etc

    Hossein and Igor return for another two-man episode, beginning with caffeine sensitivity, coffee culture, energy drinks and the exhaustion that comes with trying to maintain a demanding adult schedule. The guys discuss why making plans becomes harder as responsibilities increase, the need for proper rest and why gaming, travel and time away from your phone can provide genuine detachment from work. After another OTD freestyle, the conversation moves into HYROX, CrossFit, running clubs and padel. Are these genuine fitness communities, or are they becoming expensive corporate social clubs? The guys unpack competition, discipline, status, personal motivation and the difference between exercising for yourself and exercising for social media. They also discuss the Enhanced Games, performance-enhancing substances, elite athletes and why hard work cannot be bought. The conversation develops into a broader reflection on self-awareness, online comparison and knowing when personal progress has become public performance. Later, the episode covers Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, physical IMAX film, Hollywood’s reliance on actors such as Tom Holland, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and Pedro Pascal, and whether audiences are becoming tired of seeing the same faces. The episode closes with streaming television, Desperate Housewives, YouTube documentaries, The Last Dance, Kanye West’s jeen-yuhs, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Watch the Throne and Kanye’s influence on modern music, fashion and album rollouts. ## Hosts- Vinny- Hossein- IgorInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcastVinny:https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformerHossein:https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmangIgor:https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoniTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

  3. Jul 12

    Episode 102 - Interstellar, Music Soundtracks, Parking Lot Drama, R&B Classics, etc

    08 July 2026 ## Disclaimer Listeners and viewers discretion is advised. This program may contain mature language, strong opinions, jokes, and conversations intended for adult audiences. Episode 102 begins with Hossein and IGOR discussing unpaid internships, South African winter weather, Audi weather and the music that fits a gloomy day. The conversation moves through Bon Iver, J.Views, The Weeknd’s Kiss Land, The Marías, Wisp, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith before another cinematic OTD freestyle leads directly into Christopher Nolan, Interstellar, Inception and Tenet. The guys unpack Matthew McConaughey’s performance, Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Göransson, Travis Scott’s “The Plan” and the importance of movie scores. They also revisit iconic soundtrack moments, Justin Bieber’s Journals era, Chris Brown, R. Kelly, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, André 3000, Kid Cudi and Kids See Ghosts. Later, the conversation turns to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, LeBron James and the realities of ageing athletes. The episode takes an unexpected turn when security interrupts the recording in the parking lot. What follows is an unscripted conversation about profiling, respect, visibility and resolving conflict without losing control. The final tweet asks whether Google was already enough before social media, bots and artificial intelligence changed the internet. ## Hosts - Vinny - Hossein - Igor Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcast Vinny:https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformer Hossein:https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmang Igor:https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoni TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

  4. Jul 5

    Episode 101 - Red Bull, World South Africa vs Canada, Saving the Inner Child, Album Rollouts, etc

    04 July 2026## DisclaimerListeners and viewers discretion is advised. This program may contain mature language, strong opinions, jokes, and conversations intended for adult audiences.Episode 101 is here, and 3rd Avenue has officially entered the 100s. In this two-man episode, Hossein and Igor reflect on the milestone of Episode 100, family support, consistency, rough work weeks, lack of sleep, South Africa’s football heartbreak against Canada, and why some watch parties are better left alone.The episode includes another OTD / Off The Dome freestyle, this time with smooth early-2000s R&B energy. From there, the boys get into Afros, Maxwell-style covers, Erykah Badu, Slum Village-type beats, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, 3 Stacks, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent and the beauty of early urban music. The conversation then turns wholesome and reflective as they speak about children, mothers, creative support, keeping your inner child alive, training for yourself, future parenting, art, architecture, fashion, physical media, magazines, album rollouts, Kanye’s Donda era, Beyoncé, ASAP Rocky, Riky Rick, Boys N Bucks, A-Reece, Flame, Amapiano, Major League Balcony Mix, Calvin Momo, Metro Boomin’s Red Bull Symphony and how Red Bull became a culture machine. The tweet segment covers gym on a Saturday night, printed photo albums, Polaroids, digital memories, cloud storage and why photos help us feel time again. Funny, wholesome, reflective and grateful, this is 3rd Avenue Episode 101.## Hosts- Vinny- Hossein- IgorInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcastVinny:https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformerHossein:https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmangIgor:https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoniTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

  5. Jun 28

    Episode 100 - The Podcast That Nobody Knows Of Hits 100 !

    25 June 2026## DisclaimerListeners and viewers discretion is advised. This program may contain mature language, strong opinions, jokes, and conversations intended for adult audiences.Episode 100 is here.After months of conversations, chaos, jokes, freestyles, music debates, life updates and opinions nobody asked for, **3rd Avenue** officially reaches the century mark.In this milestone episode, the crew reflects on the journey so far, the consistency it took to get here, and what it means to keep showing up even when life, work and responsibilities keep changing.## In this episode- **Episode 100 milestone** - Reaching 100 episodes - Reflecting on the journey so far - Appreciating the consistency behind the podcast- **Vinny’s episode** - Vinny’s presence in the Episode 100 moment - The role he plays in the 3rd Avenue dynamic - The chemistry between the hosts- **Podcast growth and consistency** - How the show has evolved over time - Recording through different seasons of life - Keeping the podcast alive while balancing adulthood- **Friendship and the 3rd Avenue dynamic** - The bond between the hosts - Why the conversations feel natural - The importance of keeping the same energy on and off camera- **Life, work and adulthood** - Balancing responsibilities with creativity - Showing up even when the week is heavy - Finding time to laugh, reflect and keep moving- **Music, culture and conversation** - Music references and artist discussions from the episode - Cultural debates and personal takes - The usual 3rd Avenue mix of humour and honesty- **Closing reflections** - Thanking the listeners and supporters - Looking back at the first 100 episodes - Looking forward to the next chapter of 3rd Avenue## Hosts- Vinny- Hossein- IgorClick subscribe, hit follow on the podcast platforms, and send your Off The Dome bars (or spoken word, or your best Morgan Freeman narration) through the DMs and email. One more till 100.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcastVinny:https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformerHossein:https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmangIgor:https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoniTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

  6. Jun 21

    Episode 99 – GTA 6 Hype, All Roads Lead to San Andreas & Bafana Bafana Frenzy, etc

    ## DisclaimerListeners and viewers discretion is advised. This program may contain mature language, strong opinions, jokes, and conversations intended for adult audiences. Hossein and Igor open with a Bafana score check, the public holiday, and a genuine pitch for the 4-day work week, before getting into running playlists — BPM science, Justice's "We Are Your Friends," and the fact that they're both still running with Drake's Iceman months later. Then the episode becomes what it was always going to be: a GTA rabbit hole. The GTA 6 cover art just dropped, so we get into the hype, the pump-fakes, and buying a whole console just to play it. From there it's a love letter to San Andreas — robbing other kids in-game, the radio stations (SF-UR, K-Rose, Radio X), the band America on K-DST, and the voice cast of Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Debi Mazar and Charlie Murphy. We make our GTA 6 radio predictions (A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, XXXTentacion, maybe a Drake Miami record), talk Scarface and Vice City, and explain why this game is basically a market indicator for older Gen Z. There's a real detour into console nostalgia — the PSP era, Liberty City Stories, the Vita that killed handhelds, playing San Andreas on Netflix and Red Dead on a phone — plus a proper rant about expensive hardware not making a good game (shout out Sifu, and shame on those 150GB sports titles). We close with Opinions Nobody Asked For: the electric blanket that caught fire at 3am, the Gen Z drip uniform, the milk-vs-groceries debate, Bafana's World Cup qualifying run after the Mexico loss, and an anime corner on Dorohedoro and how Jujutsu Kaisen nearly cost someone a semester. Hosts: Vinny, Hossein and Igor Follow Third Avenue PodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcastVinny:https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformerHossein:https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmangIgor:https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoniTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

  7. Jun 14

    Episode 98 - FIFA World Cup SA vs Mexico, Zesty Cops & The Magic of 2000s Cartoons | TAP

    11 June 2024 Disclaimer Listeners and viewers discretion is advised. This program may contain mature language, strong opinions, jokes, and conversations intended for adult audiences. Welcome back to another unfiltered instalment of Third Avenue (TAP) with your hosts Hossein and IGOR. In this episode, the duo holds down the fort with a classic two-man step, talking about everything from minor accident report dramas to why old-school cartoon storytelling remains elite. Highlights of the Episode: The Intro & The Ego: Honoring the long-standing opening traditions of the show. South Africa vs. Mexico: Pre-match energy, score predictions, and why national pride always comes first. The Police Station Run-In: Hossein breaks down a hilarious and eye-opening trip to get an accident report, encountering a surprisingly youthful driver and a heavily armed, flamboyant police officer. OTD Freestyle Segment: Splitting bars over dynamic beats, exploring the intersection of rhythm and spoken poetry. The Golden Age of Cartoons: Nostalgic breakdowns of Ben 10, Chowder, Megas XLR, and the deep, dialogue-light cinematic masterpiece that is Samurai Jack. Rethinking Retirement: Choosing hands-on crafting, building, and simple country peace over constant corporate hustle. Hit follow so you never miss an episode, and share this with someone who remembers the legendary era of Cartoon Network! Hosts VinnyHosseinIgor Follow Third Avenue Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thirdavenuepodcast Vinny:https://www.instagram.com/vinnytheperformer Hossein:https://www.instagram.com/hosseinmang Igor:https://www.instagram.com/igor_zitoni TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thirdavenuepodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@vinnytheperformerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hosseinmang2

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A couple of young adults figuring out this life thing