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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Invite Yourself
May 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBWho has either had an idea they wanted to execute or wanted to be a part of someone else’s idea and for whatever reason things just work out for you? Has this been an overarching theme in your creative endeavors? Nobody is going to pull out a seat for you and just invite you to the table
Faux Pas
May 13, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBTwenty years ago, we didn't have smartphones, tablets, laptops, or any of the social media platforms that have now defined our generation. People didn't snap pictures at the dining table, check into locations wherever they are, or record their entire existence for the whole world to see on the Internet. There were a different set of manners and etiquette.
Faux Pas
May 13, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBTwenty years ago, we didn't have smartphones, tablets, laptops, or any of the social media platforms that have now defined our generation. People didn't snap pictures at the dining table, check into locations wherever they are, or record their entire existence for the whole world to see on the Internet. There were a different set of manners and etiquette.
Dimming your Light
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWhen you are in touch with your light, shine it up, let it out, and share it, it is seen and felt by the people who know you, and even people who just experience you in daily life. And it feels good to you because you’re honoring who you are, in total. But too often we dim our light, and it leads to us feeling depressed, repressed, and like we are living a half-life.
Dimming your Light
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWhen you are in touch with your light, shine it up, let it out, and share it, it is seen and felt by the people who know you, and even people who just experience you in daily life. And it feels good to you because you’re honoring who you are, in total. But too often we dim our light, and it leads to us feeling depressed, repressed, and like we are living a half-life.
Leverage
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBSometimes as artists and creators we don’t understand our power and how influential we can be. Our voices are stronger than we think and we need to realize this. Understanding our positions in the industry is crucial to monetizing our art and putting us in a position of control. What is leverage and why should you care. These are some of Jim's Climente's Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Leverage
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBSometimes as artists and creators we don’t understand our power and how influential we can be. Our voices are stronger than we think and we need to realize this. Understanding our positions in the industry is crucial to monetizing our art and putting us in a position of control. What is leverage and why should you care. These are some of Jim's Climente's Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Parental Missions
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBBruh. If your parents are anything like ours this is going to hit home for sure. Those unannounced missions where we are dragged around the city doing God knows what must stop. We are taking a stand now. Good laughs guaranteed.
Parental Missions
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBBruh. If your parents are anything like ours this is going to hit home for sure. Those unannounced missions where we are dragged around the city doing God knows what must stop. We are taking a stand now. Good laughs guaranteed.
Roll with the punches
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBInitially a phrase used in boxing: i.e. move one’s body away from an opponent’s blows so as to lessen the impact. In modern language, an idiom: cope with and withstand adversity, especially by being flexible. No matter how you define it, we have all heard this phrase before. I think we can all relate to a moment when something didn’t happen the way we hoped. A presentation didn’t go well. You got fired from a job, or laid-off. The car’s engine died and you’re scrambling to find the finances ...
Roll with the punches
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBInitially a phrase used in boxing: i.e. move one’s body away from an opponent’s blows so as to lessen the impact. In modern language, an idiom: cope with and withstand adversity, especially by being flexible. No matter how you define it, we have all heard this phrase before. I think we can all relate to a moment when something didn’t happen the way we hoped. A presentation didn’t go well. You got fired from a job, or laid-off. The car’s engine died and you’re scrambling to find the finances ...
Small Ears
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe are called a narcissistic generation. We are told that technology and social media are giving us an inflated sense of self. But most of us don’t walk around feeling like we are all that great. In fact, there is one underlying emotion that overwhelmingly shapes our self-image and influences our behavior, and that is insecurity. If you could enter the minds of people around you, even the narcissistic ones, you’re likely to encounter ceaseless waves of insecurity.
Small Ears
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe are called a narcissistic generation. We are told that technology and social media are giving us an inflated sense of self. But most of us don’t walk around feeling like we are all that great. In fact, there is one underlying emotion that overwhelmingly shapes our self-image and influences our behavior, and that is insecurity. If you could enter the minds of people around you, even the narcissistic ones, you’re likely to encounter ceaseless waves of insecurity.
Booked & Busy
April 01, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAhhh booked and busy. This has been a term floating around in the interwebs. In this episode, we delve into the term “booked and busy.” There are so many things going on in the scene today and it’s tough to keep up with everything going on. Being idle, and sedentary is something that we have discussed and your boys are super busy right now so enjoy the contrast of conversation.
Booked & Busy
April 01, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAhhh booked and busy. This has been a term floating around in the interwebs. In this episode, we delve into the term “booked and busy.” There are so many things going on in the scene today and it’s tough to keep up with everything going on. Being idle, and sedentary is something that we have discussed and your boys are super busy right now so enjoy the contrast of conversation.
People Watching
March 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBSeeing the rich and diverse spectrum of human beings this world has to offer is simply wonderful. No two people are anything alike. Each and every one of us is unique and different from all the others. That even applies to you. There never was, and never will be, another you. Seeing other humans at different stages of their lives can make you recall similar snippets of your own life… or imagine future snippets yet to come, whether happy or sad. This reflective nature is something to harness....
People Watching
March 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBSeeing the rich and diverse spectrum of human beings this world has to offer is simply wonderful. No two people are anything alike. Each and every one of us is unique and different from all the others. That even applies to you. There never was, and never will be, another you. Seeing other humans at different stages of their lives can make you recall similar snippets of your own life… or imagine future snippets yet to come, whether happy or sad. This reflective nature is something to harness....
5am Thoughts
March 18, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBRestlessness, tossing, and turning. Like why am I awake big man? We think it is something we can all relate to. What is the cause of it? How do you deal with bags? How can we get a normal night of sleep? Those are questions for another day but these are some of the things that go through our minds first thing in the morning.
5am Thoughts
March 18, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBRestlessness, tossing, and turning. Like why am I awake big man? We think it is something we can all relate to. What is the cause of it? How do you deal with bags? How can we get a normal night of sleep? Those are questions for another day but these are some of the things that go through our minds first thing in the morning.
Our Demons
March 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWe all battle things inside us. It may be tough for you to identify or even talk about but we are here to help. We have both struggled and will continue to struggle with certain things for a long time, but we are here to have an open and honest conversation about our demons, hoping to show you that these perfectly curated lives that we have on the internet aren’t real and what we are talking about in this episode is much closer to reality, but hey you aren’t alone.
Update your résumé
March 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBDisclaimer - This episode is going to offend a couple of people but it has to be had. We aren’t sending shots for anybody but if the shoe fits it fits. We can’t be resting on our laurels, and we can’t keep talking about the things we did in high school, time to update the résumé and get out there again.
Update your résumé
March 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBDisclaimer - This episode is going to offend a couple of people but it has to be had. We aren’t sending shots for anybody but if the shoe fits it fits. We can’t be resting on our laurels, and we can’t keep talking about the things we did in high school, time to update the résumé and get out there again.
Red Flags
February 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIt's typically not until the demise of a relationship that we gain the clearest perspective about what actually transpired and where things went wrong. Warning signs we may have missed while we were in the throes of a new romance—or deep into a relationship in which we've invested so much time and effort into working—suddenly become glaringly apparent. But as we're navigating a new romance and getting to know someone, it's important to look out for red flags in a relationship.
Red Flags
February 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIt's typically not until the demise of a relationship that we gain the clearest perspective about what actually transpired and where things went wrong. Warning signs we may have missed while we were in the throes of a new romance—or deep into a relationship in which we've invested so much time and effort into working—suddenly become glaringly apparent. But as we're navigating a new romance and getting to know someone, it's important to look out for red flags in a relationship.
Self Care Revisited
February 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThe truth is, as I’m sure you know, the older we get, the more our bodies change. But sometimes we forget that this also means we need to adjust our self-care habits. We’ve spoken about it before *insert episode* but life is a linear journey and we have been learning more about ourselves and we decided to come back to this.
Self Care Revisited
February 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThe truth is, as I’m sure you know, the older we get, the more our bodies change. But sometimes we forget that this also means we need to adjust our self-care habits. We’ve spoken about it before *insert episode* but life is a linear journey and we have been learning more about ourselves and we decided to come back to this.
Shoot your Shot
February 11, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAh yes, love is in the air. With Valentines Day around the corner, this seems like a good time to talk about this. You lovely people respond to our relationship stuff quite well so I think we are going to jump headfirst into this whole approaching a future partner and as the kids say "shooting your shot"
Shoot your Shot
February 11, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAh yes, love is in the air. With Valentines Day around the corner, this seems like a good time to talk about this. You lovely people respond to our relationship stuff quite well so I think we are going to jump headfirst into this whole approaching a future partner and as the kids say "shooting your shot"
Old Familiar Faces
February 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIf it hasn't already happened to you, someday it will: You'll pick up the phone or open an e-mail and suddenly get a blast from the past. Out of the blue, you'll hear from someone you used to know. It might be a former classmate, hoping to see you at the next reunion. Or a colleague from a previous job who's passing through town. Or a teenage crush who looked you up on the Internet. Has this ever happened to you?
Sharpening your tools
January 28, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIf you've ever felt like everything has already been done you know it's miserable to be blocked creatively. It doesn't have to be this way. We know what it is like to wrestle with our creative output and to even piece things together, but you can overcome this and get back to being the creative machine that you are.
Sharpening your tools
January 28, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIf you've ever felt like everything has already been done you know it's miserable to be blocked creatively. It doesn't have to be this way. We know what it is like to wrestle with our creative output and to even piece things together, but you can overcome this and get back to being the creative machine that you are.
Read the Room
January 21, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis may be a tough one to listen to but hey your boys are always here for the tough chats. Reading the room is such an underrated and understated skill we see out here. We are about to drop some game, so stay buckled in. This should be a fun one.
Scenic Route
January 14, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThe journey from point A to point B can be a very interesting one. As loyal followers of the pod, you know we have briefly discussed our experience with how we got here, what we learned and what you should take away from your journey on the scenic route Check out Jim's Podcasts below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-up-abroad/id1252155965
Access
January 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBA private life is a happy life. Seriously. The older we get, the more we are able to appreciate the value of privacy, without the associated guilt we used to feel about implementing it. A private life is a happy life because as the respect that you have for your own privacy increases, the drama, bad luck, bullsh*t, and insecurity in your life instantly decreases.
Deuces
December 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBDamn, this year has been a while ride, pretty sure a lot of us are happy to see it go, let's have an honest and upfront conversation regarding the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020.
Deuces
December 31, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBDamn, this year has been a while ride, pretty sure a lot of us are happy to see it go, let's have an honest and upfront conversation regarding the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020.
Horizontal Office
December 24, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBAh yes! If you are familiar with us in our personal lives the horizontal office is terminology you may have come across. Something we practice quite often, it’s quite funny actually and this should result in the wholesome and hilarious content that you come to us for. We’re about to delve into the idea of the horizontal office.
Horizontal Office
December 24, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBAh yes! If you are familiar with us in our personal lives the horizontal office is terminology you may have come across. Something we practice quite often, it’s quite funny actually and this should result in the wholesome and hilarious content that you come to us for. We’re about to delve into the idea of the horizontal office.
Kiss a few Frogs
December 17, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAhhh yes this is one we can all relate to. All in “love” and mushy eyed and taking pics for the gram and what not and boom fast forward a couple months and we don’t want to be associated with that person. Sometimes we have to go through a few bad ones to find the one.
Batman Sign
December 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBSeveral of our friends are undergoing personal crises right now. Some are seeing long-term relationships come to an end. Another friend is about to get evicted and one of the other homies is stuck and can't get home for Christmas because of all this craziness. How do you save people? It's hard to know how to counsel friends when they are in the midst of a crisis. Sometimes we're afraid to reach out to friends in acute crises because we think that they'll be embarrassed or ashamed. As people ...
Batman Sign
December 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBSeveral of our friends are undergoing personal crises right now. Some are seeing long-term relationships come to an end. Another friend is about to get evicted and one of the other homies is stuck and can't get home for Christmas because of all this craziness. How do you save people? It's hard to know how to counsel friends when they are in the midst of a crisis. Sometimes we're afraid to reach out to friends in acute crises because we think that they'll be embarrassed or ashamed. As people ...
Drinkcember Vol. 2
December 03, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 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. Obviously, this year is quite different, and depending on where you live, you might not be able to travel. This is our second Drinkcember as the Tings and Things fam and definitely a weird one.
Drinkcember Vol. 2
December 03, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 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. Obviously, this year is quite different, and depending on where you live, you might not be able to travel. This is our second Drinkcember as the Tings and Things fam and definitely a weird one.
One Hunna
November 26, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBWe are so blessed to be in this position. Thank you to everyone that has tuned into Tings and Things over the last two years. We appreciate all the love and support over the last year. Thank you for letting us into your world and thank you for being part of ours over the last 100 episodes. We’ll catch you at the next 100.
Manual
November 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThe manual? Have you found it? We certainly haven’t, in this newest episode of the Tings and Things Podcast we are discussing communication. How do you communicate, setting boundaries and so much more? Hopefully, you get a few good laughs out of this.
Manual
November 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThe manual? Have you found it? We certainly haven’t, in this newest episode of the Tings and Things Podcast we are discussing communication. How do you communicate, setting boundaries and so much more? Hopefully, you get a few good laughs out of this.
Kind Regards
November 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWe’ve talked about getting contracts and securing jobs but there is a flip side to that too. Telling someone that you won’t be able to work with them doesn’t start with the words you say to the potential client. It starts with the conversation that you have with yourself.
Kind Regards
November 12, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWe’ve talked about getting contracts and securing jobs but there is a flip side to that too. Telling someone that you won’t be able to work with them doesn’t start with the words you say to the potential client. It starts with the conversation that you have with yourself.
Create Your Own Momentum
November 05, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBSeriously, momentum is a beautiful thing. Momentum enables you the ability to start thinking clearly, see that your goals are reachable and it gives you a sense of purpose, power and direction.
Mannywellz
October 29, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBOn the Tings and Things Podcast today we are joined by Mannywellz. He is a rising, Nigerian-born artist who crafts songs from a potent blend of hip-hop, R&B, and West African influences. We have such a fun and engaging conversation about his creative process. We also discuss his new Mirage EP which is out on all platforms. Aside from music and creativity, we have a real and raw conversation about the situation in Nigeria and the #endsars movement. He drops so many gems in this interview defi...