Tings and Things
449 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsTings and Things is hosted by Jonathan Mbaya and Simba Tsumba, two lifelong friends. Our Podcast transcends borders and strips away all the filters from the perfectly edited and curated lives we have become accustomed to online. As a duo, we manage to open up a platform to have real conversations that touch upon what it means to live and learn, alongside occasional guest appearances from some of the most dynamic people across industries and our Tings & Things family. We found that through our travel and adventures, our struggles as young adults were not unique to us. Tings and Things was designed to share those experiences since those were not being discussed by traditional media outlets, and alongside our back and forth banter and undeniable chemistry, we have found the perfect formula to exhibit the everyday stories of life in an everyday conversational way.
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Pillars of Peace
July 06, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOne of the critical components frequently discussed on this podcast is the “pillars of peace.” We have always talked about it but today we are going to discuss the things we are leaning into and what is currently giving us peace.
Error
June 29, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBDo you know what yeah, we have made some errors in this journey we call life. We think some of these errors are believing some of these so-called myths that are perpetuated around us.
But you're a catch
June 22, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBYou’re awesome but you’re single. What are you doing wrong?? Absolutely nothing. Single life isn't a bad thing at all, today we will unpack some of the reasons we hear most when people are asked why they are single.
At your big age
June 15, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWe don’t know what it is, there is just something about certain behavior that we aren’t tolerating right now. We’ve had to look within ourselves and ask some hard questions and honestly it was fun at all but that journey has lead us here and we just aren’t having it anymore.
Peep Game
June 08, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBAs experts in the field of toxicity, we find that many of our friends entertain nonsense that they shouldn’t be and ultimately we want people to be around the best people. That being said toxicity is a word that is thrown around a lot and we find that it’s starting to lose some of its meaning kind of like the boy that cried wolf so we might not be able to determine what toxicity is but by the end of this episode you’ll have a great guide what to look for and what to avoid
Pleasing People
June 01, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWe’re not gonna pull any punches on this one pleasing people is a first-class ticket to rock bottom no if’s and’s or butts. It’s part of human nature to want to be liked and to be positively affirmed but to what end?
Why it didn't work out
May 25, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBYou might not like it very much after this episode but listen somebody needs to have the hard conversations. This may be like Nostradamus a premonition of sorts, but this is exactly why are you not going to achieve your goals this year don’t be upset this is just the facts and we’re telling you ahead of time so that later on you don’t have egg on your face because we told you.
Tick Bite Fever
May 18, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBRelationships are our favorite topic over here. There’s been a very common theme in some of our conversations and it’s been the one-sidedness that people experience in relationships it’s tough when the person you care for isn’t reciprocating and your feelings and you feel out in the cold. Let's unpack exactly what it looks like because you might be in a situation and not even know it.
Did you learn that in America?
May 11, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBAt some point, you have to start living for yourself. Our families and significant others play a huge role in our development and give us a greater sense of belonging and community. Individualism is something that isn’t always culturally encouraged, let’s explore this.
Red or Blue
May 04, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBChoices have such an incredible impact on the quality of our lives. Sometimes we truly know better but still do the wrong thing. We have been in a place where we have had to make a couple of big decisions recently and we want to unpack it all.
Roaming Pedals
April 27, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBCycling from Cape Town to Vienna is a remarkable journey, covering thousands of kilometers through vastly different landscapes and cultures. This is a challenge that few individuals would even consider, but for some, it's an adventure of a lifetime. In this podcast, we'll take a closer look at the intricacies and challenges of this escapade. This is a remarkable journey that requires physical and mental strength, endurance, and resilience. It's a challenge that offers numerous rewards, inclu...
Fambam
April 20, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBFamily can be a sensitive subject for many people, some relationships we have with the ones we are closest with can be the most difficult. Why is that? Let’s unpack this.
Running a Red Light
April 13, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBAs people we’ve had multiple parking tickets running a red light is not something we should be proud of. In the context of this episode running a red light can lead to a lot of days in therapy. We see the red flags in front of us and just keep going and usually, the outcome is never a good thing. This could have yes totally been avoided.
Fine Wine
April 06, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBYour boys are starting to age like fine wine and through this maturation, our minds have become illuminated. We didn’t just get here, it has been an active process and this is how we got here
Being Intentional
March 30, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB“Intentional” is another one of the buzzwords that we have been hearing and are we being intentional by talking about being intentional? Okay we need to chill but you get the vibes
Post-Mortem
March 23, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBYour boys have been galavanting around Southern Africa recently and decided to catch you up on our adventures, here is our post-mortem report from all the shenanigans
Devon Petersen
March 16, 2023 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBDevon is a creative director and a music manager who is currently taking over the scene right now. He is currently working with such an amazing roster of artists. We pick his brain on his creative process, some of his favorites, and his general assessment of what he sees in the game right now.
You Can't Rap
March 09, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe sit in a really weird intersection between having friends that can bar you to death and friends that can’t count a bar. However this raises the subject of having honest conversations with your friends and giving honest and genuine feedback. A slippery slope for sure, this should be a fun one.
Small Bites
March 02, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBHow do you actual make tangible process in this thing we call life? It is really simple, take "small bites." Start your day by going smaller. Even smaller than that. Begin with the thing you hate the most. Say you hate stretching. Stretch just one joint. Just one. There — at least you started. Tomorrow, maybe add a tiny bit more.
Clout isn’t Currency
February 23, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBLadies and Gentlemen, clout is one hell of a drug. We see it a lot in some of the spaces that we frequent. It is time for an open and honest conversation about the clout and how the pursuit of it can lead you astray.
Unequally Yoked
February 16, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis is about to be some foolishness. Going through the journey of feeling out a new person and understanding your compatibility or lack thereof is an interesting process. It may take a week may take a month we come to the realization that we’re not complementing each other and it’s best to go our separate ways.
Jumper Cables
February 09, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBSometimes you leave your lights on and boom rushing out for that 8 am meeting and your battery is dead. Life can be like too and a handy pair of jumper cables is exactly what the mechanic ordered to get you going again. P.S. Can we start scheduling meetings at decent times?
Be Your Own Hero
February 02, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBAs avid comic book readers in our youth, one of the worst parts about growing up is understanding that superheroes aren’t real. Elon Musk could be Iron Man if he wanted, but that is a different story for another day. Ultimately there is no knight in shining armor coming to rescue you from your situation, however, the person you see in the mirror every day has the power to change it.
Coaches Don't Play
January 26, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBYo, we all have that one friend that is perpetually single and the funny thing is they always have the solution to your domestics. In this episode, we unpack some of the advice the “coaches” gave us and how that turned out.
What Happened to Skype?
January 19, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBBig man tings, we blinked and Skype vanished. Literally, it happened overnight, but this is a story that we have seen one too many times before. Nokia, Yahoo, Blockbuster, and Skype to name a few. Adapt, improvise and overcome, or will you become the next casualty of war?
Self-Sabotage
January 12, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBAh, self-sabotage isn’t an easy one to navigate at all. It can manifest in some interesting ways, and to a certain extent, some of this behavior has been somewhat normalized. We have fallen victim to this at specific parts of our journey and wanted to unpack that for you today.
This was a good one
January 05, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBLet's unpack what this last looked like for us. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Ditch Perfection
December 29, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThe pursuit of perfection is something that is crippling us and it is truly becoming our own worst enemy. Through this episode, we unpack the pursuit of perfection, and how we should navigate these murky waters.
Line in the Sand
December 22, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWhen you take ownership of your life in your hands and begin to take the first step, you will see things will start improving. Every day, with each action, you’ll narrow down the gap between what you are and how you visualize your best life to be.
Tag Team Champions
December 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBBeing in a relationship can be tough, ultimately it takes two to tango to make a winning partnership. Teamwork makes the dream work, but there are so many things that you can learn/unlearn on your own to pull your weight.
Professor X
December 08, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOur minds are such powerful tools. It’s imperative that we ensure that ultimately they are being used for our attainment and success, instead of being a weapon of self-destruction. These are a couple of things we make sure to keep an eye on.
Drinkcember Vol. 4
December 01, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDrinkcember is the season to drink, eat, party, be merry, let your hair down, dance like you just don’t care…you get the gist. For so many people in our audience, they get to travel home and see some old familiar faces and it is an incredible time to reconnect and bond with our close family and friends.
No Regrets
November 24, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOur regrets can help inform our future decisions. If you have been listening to us for a while you know we have made some questionable choices from time to time. Are there things you regret?
New Horizons
November 17, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn order to take advantage of opportunities, you need to be able to recognize them. For some people, the opportunity might mean a new job or a promotion. For others, it might mean finally meeting the love of their life. And for others still, it might mean taking a chance on something completely new and unknown.
Dami Oniru
November 10, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBBioBri’ana Oluwadamilola Oniru-Edwards known as Dami Oniru is a professional Nigerian recording R&B/Soul artist, songwriter, and producer born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in between Lagos Nigeria, and Atlanta Georgia. She is best known for her domestic breakout hit “Iyawo” and her sophomore single “Fallin”, after taking a two-year hiatus she released her debut project “Bri’s Lounge” in 2019. The name "Dami Oniru" was derived from a studio session where she randomly sang her name, and env...
Closure
November 03, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBTrigger warning ahead, this might become a sticky one. The closure is something that all of us deal, with or don’t deal with. It affects a lot of our relationships, and there is a multitude of directions that this can go. We are going to unpack it all today.
Closure
November 03, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBTrigger warning ahead, this might become a sticky one. The closure is something that all of us deal, with or don’t deal with. It affects a lot of our relationships, and there is a multitude of directions that this can go. We are going to unpack it all today.
Everything Grows
October 27, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWe are all on a journey AND everyone’s journey may look different. Growth isn’t a destination, more of a lifestyle! This is what growth has looked like for us.
Monkey's Blood
October 20, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIf you were outside as a kid, monkey’s blood was a staple in your bathroom. It was essential for healing all the cuts and scrapes. The healing journey will look different for everyone. Healing will also mean different things to each one of us.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
October 13, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBOur regrets can help inform our future decisions. If you have been listening to us for a while you know we have made some questionable choices from time to time. Are there things you regret?
Self-Esteem
October 06, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBSelf-esteem is a weird one, but it is so important to have it under control. There are some things we have grappled with on this journey and we managed to pinpoint some of the behavior which we found to be damaging to our self-esteem.
Creating Your Reality
September 29, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBCreating your reality is easier than you think. It is tough to overcome the situations that life throws at us, but we have to try don’t we. We are blessed to be living the life that we have manifested, and we want the same for you too
Ignoring the Red Flags
September 22, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAh, the red flags are so interesting. We have a legendary episode on this (we will add the link to the episode down below) Why do we ignore red flags? Why do we as people overlook glaring flaws in the people that we are enamored by? Let’s get into it. Here is your “Red Flags” episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/248789/6686438
Daylight Robbery
September 15, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe always think that time is on our side but the reality is we don't know what tomorrow holds. Instead of waiting and looking back with regrets do it scared and at least each time that you make a mistake self improve until you have mastered it.
Strangers with Memories
September 08, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn relationships, it’s normal to experience moments where we grow together and moments where we grow apart. Growing apart can signal to us that changes need to be made or that the relationship no longer aligns with us.
Low Battery
September 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIt is so important to be intentional about how we protect our time and energy whenever we can. All of the things we’ll address are normal human behaviors, but if compounded over time, they can be quite draining.
Braveheart
August 25, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBBraveheart is honestly a certified classic, if you haven’t watched it it, you need to reevaluate some things in your life. However, the definition of bravery looks very different in this day and age. Let’s unpack it
Actualize
August 18, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBAh, the pursuit of self-actualization is so important and something we have strongly advocated for. As we have grown and matured we are starting to find fulfillment in different things. What does that look like? We don’t know yet but this is a step in the right direction
Actualize
August 18, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBAh, the pursuit of self-actualization is so important and something we have strongly advocated for. As we have grown and matured we are starting to find fulfillment in different things. What does that look like? We don’t know yet but this is a step in the right direction
Rat Race
August 11, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBMane, the rat race is a real thing and sometimes it just seems like we don’t have control over our own lives, we are just bouncing from thing to thing like we are in a pinball machine, and we need to ask are you the ball or the machine?