The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty
by Tevin & Tyler
Follow the ramblings and learnings of two South African friends who have ventured further afield in search of a different life. They discuss current news stories, sport, location specific challenges and matters of the heart. All seen from the lens of an expat navigating life on foreign soil. So grab a seat, get comfortable and enjoy the vibe.
Episodes
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Episode 47: Is There an I in Team?
Welcome back, one and all. The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty is finally back on your screens and in your ears after a short intermission. This is a particularly special episode as the boys are in town! That's right, Tev and Ty are in the reunited and it feels so good. Today, the boys unpack sporting...
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Episode 46: Do You Even Travel, Bro?
The boys are finally back with another episode and this week they chat all about travel! The episode starts off with Ty rubbing some salt in the wound after Arsenal beat Man City. The boys then move on to some questions that they posted in Instagram, adding their own opinions and insights to the...
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Episode 45: Have We Hacked Life?
Is simpler and faster always better? That's the debate this week as the boys tackle the topic of Lifehacks. First, we get accustomed to how life hacks came about before we dive into where and why Tev and Ty like to use them. The boys then share their top tips and expert life hacks that will be...
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Episode 44 - When Did We Stop Trying To Be The Best?
HIP HIP HOORAY!!! The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty is celebrating its 1st Birthday! The episode starts off with some reflection from the boys about their first year as podcasters, the highs and lows, and some of their most enjoyable episodes. Tev then moves the discussion into an area that he has…
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Episode 43: Do We Ever Learn
The power of the people isn't always cracked up to what we think it is. This week the boys explore the phenomenon of social influence. Why are we so receptive, is there a way out of it and how do we manage it? Ty kicks us off with news of the greatest festival to never happen! That's right, Fyre...
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Episode 42: Is There Life Out There?
Shoot for the stars! If you miss at least you'll land on the moon. This week, the boys go intergalactic as they cover space expeditions, alien discoveries and debunk the world famous male/female origin story. Tev kicks us off chatting about the Indian space program's latest landing on the south...
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Episode 41: Made in Madeira! Feat. Les & Ruben
Bem-vindo a mais um episódio de "The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty!" This week's episode is a super special one as Ty hits us up with a "live" episode recorded in the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal. Not only is he coming at us from a beautiful location, but he is also joined by 2 very special...
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Episode 40: Can We Be Friends?
What ever happened to the good ol' days of being in the same class one day and the next you're invited to the birthday party at Spur? This week the boys discuss all things friendship. Ty kicks things off by looking back on the good times shared with all the new mates he made along his Thailand...
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Episode 39 - How do we feel about sex?
The boys sit down and have a conversation about sex and how they feel about the state of the world in terms of sexual information. The conversation starts off with a deliberation on whether or not the world is becoming less conservative before both Tev and Ty share their experiences related to...
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Episode 38 - What's the Question Again?
Ding ding, schools in! And we want to know if you're flying or failing in this week's mind boggling episode where the boys get quizzical trying to figure out some of the internet's most puzzling questions. We begin with a simple math problem, or so it seems as Ty wants to know how well you can…
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Episode 37 - Can Saudi Arabia buy sports?
In this intriguing episode of The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty, we dive deep into the captivating world of sports and Saudi Arabia's involvement since 2018. Join us as we explore Saudi Arabia's venture into the sporting arena and discuss the implications it holds for various sports globally. From…
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Episode 36 - What Is Your Legacy?
In this week's edition of The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty, the boys do a bit of adulting and unpack what leaving a legacy entails. Ty kicks things off the conversation by drawing comparisons between what leaving a legacy means in the traditional sense vs how he has understood an seen it in this…
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Episode 35: Would This Happen in Your Country?
Prepare to be amazed as we explore the peculiar and unique things people do in New York, offering a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of this iconic city. But our exploration doesn't stop there. We invite you to join us in uncovering the crazy and strange activities or customs that happen in...
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Episode 34: What Makes Bad Habits?
This week we delve into the fascinating world of bad habits. In this episode, Tev and Ty share personal anecdotes about their own habits, shedding light on the intricacies of human behavior. We unravel the four stages of habit formation, gaining a deeper understanding of the psychological...
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Episode 33: Are We Getting Old?
Backache? Spells of forgetfulness? Sit back in your rocking chair because we've got your prescription in this episode of The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty, where the boys discuss getting older and all that comes with it. Join us as we discuss what parts are or aren't still working as they should,...
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Episode 32: What's on your bucket list?
In this thought-provoking episode of The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty, we dive deep into the concept of bucket lists and starting with the intriguing question: What if your life was written in a book and you stumbled upon it in a library with no title or cover photo? Would you read until the end or...
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Episode 31: Beyond the Game
Episode 31 is about the latest and the greatest, literally. This week the boys take to the "AIR" and discuss how personal branding has become a gamechanger in the sporting world. Ty talks all things marvelous in Miami with news of Messi's stateside chapter. Tev shares some insight on the East vs...
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Episode 30: Imposter Syndrome
The boys are back with another fun episode in which they discuss the idea of imposter syndrome. Both Tev and Ty reflect on the idea of imposter syndrome as Ty shares some stories about feeling like an imposter in the past few weeks. The conversation then shifts into the opposite of imposter...
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Episode 29: Let 'Em Cook
The boys are back and they're cooking up a storm with this week's special guest, head chef Ronato Palmer. For starters, we hear about how this "stay at home son" graduated to chef extraordinaire. We get stuck into a hearty main where Nato reveals what drew him to life in Ireland, the ins and outs...
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Episode 28: Unconventional Advice
All things unconventional this week...The episode starts off with the boys discussing some unconventional relationship advice. Tev then shares an awesome story about an experience he had at Burnley Football Club which leads to boys deliberating some unpopular football opinions. Finally, Ty brings...
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Episode 27: The Deed is Done
Good things come to those that do good, right? This week, the boys discuss whether good deeds warrant good outcomes. The episode begins with the breakdown of the saying "no good deed goes unpunished." The boys debate the intention of doing good vs the outcome. There is then a discussion about...
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Episode 26: Cult or Classic?
Sit back with some popcorn and get comfortable. This week, the boys discuss all things movie related. The episode begins with the Instagram question of the week: Cult or Classic? The boys discuss various movies and give their opinion on whether these movies can be considered cult or classic.…
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Episode 25: May "AI" Help You?
The wait is over. Your favourite boytjies are back with more banter, insight and all round good vibes after a short break. In this episode, the boys reflect on things that have totally blown their mind! Tev then discusses the pros and cons of the AI revolution and Tyler weighs up which jobs are...
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Episode 24: The Interlull
Welcome back to another episode of The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty! In this episode, the boys are tackling some tough "would you rather" questions like, "would you rather have a mullet or a rats tail for the rest of your life?" Ty then takes us on a cultural journey down memory lane, as the boys...
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Episode 23: Getting Swindled
This week's episode starts off with a lovely little poem about The Big Vibe. The boys then discuss things that people do that FEEL illegal but really aren't. This leads to a conversation about some of the most famous swindlers in the world (including NFTs). Finally, the episode ends off with a...
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Episode 22: Sportswashing or Washing Sports
Episode 22 is here and the boys are here to take you on a sensory journey. Ever thought of what life would be like without the gift of sight and how you'd begin to understand what colours look like? Or have you got an opinion on the state of "sportswashing" in the modern era? How about things you...
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Episode 21: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
"21, Can you do something for me?" Yes, yes, yes. Episode 21 has landed and it's a short and snappy one where the boys chat all things, you guessed it, twenty one. From the historical relevance to modern society, the prestige of the number in sport, lady luck at the Blackjack table and some retro...
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Episode 20: Magic or Muggle?
What happens when you mix a black bear with cocaine? Add a little bit of magic. Four healthy helpings of hard work and finish it off with your favourite condiment. Those are the key ingredients for a tasty, compelling 20th Episode. All that and more on this episode of The Big Vibe with Tev and…
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Episode 19: The Happily Ever After
Episode 19 sees the boys welcome a very special guest: the one, the only, superfan and all-round great guy Aaron. The boys discuss surviving a zombie apocalypse, what goes into wedding prep and all the stars from the NBA. All that and more on this episode of The Big Vibe with Tev and Ty....
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Episode 18: Is love really in the air?
Episode 18 undoubtedly was a vibe. With it being Valentine's Day, the boys started off with some nostalgia, talking about things from 10 years ago that they wish they could bring back. Tev and Ty also shared their opinions on Valentine's Day as a whole, and discussed a Reddit question "What's a...
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Episode 17: Here. We. Go.
We're all about the Football Vibes this week as the boys have a Premier League centric episode following the winter transfer deals. They chat incomings and outgoings, revise their top 4 and relegation shouts as well as ending off with some wholesome news that will have you seeing life…
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Episode 16: How Much Am I Getting Paid?
In the second episode of 2023, Tev and Ty realign their focus towards their podcast and personal goals for the year. Tyler asks the age old job vacancy question and Tev highlights a few notable sports stories to keep your eyes on. Episode 16 sees the return of I Reddit First and we finish off…
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Episode 15: The Return of the Vibes
The boys are back! And they've brought back all the good vibes. In this installment, the boys kick off with a recap of their respective December holidays, lessons learnt from 2022 as they look towards 2023 and finish off with some light hearted feel good content from the Netherlands. All that and...
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Episode 14: Christmas Vibes
Final episode of the year! The boys get festive for some Christmas Vibes! The episode kicks off with Tev and Ty sharing what they love (and hate) about Christmas. This leads into a discussion about what makes a gift good or bad. There is also a quick, awesome story about Mike Posner. Next, Ty…
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Episode 13: What was the first video game you ever played?
Early release this week! The chat begins this week on a somewhat nostalgic note, with the boys reflecting on the video games of their childhood. Around the world involves some chats about monks who tested positive for drugs and weaponized robots in the US. There is a brief reflection on the World...
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Episode 12: Which of These Animals Could You Take in a Fight?
The boys have changed things up with a whole new structure to the show. Ty kicks things off with a fun reddit question pitting man vs beast in the ultimate battle royale before looking into a few news stories from out East. In Getting Athletic, Tev pulls focus onto the topical "armchair manager"...
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Episode 11.3: What's Good in Your Hood (What Do You Want?)
Finally, the boys wrap things up with What's Good in Your Hood by pondering on the age old question: What Do You Want from Your Life? Both Tev and Ty give insight into their personal development and reflect on where they are in their life's journey....
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Episode 11.2: Getting Athletic (Ronaldo Interview)
The second segment of Episode 11 sees Tyler opening the Getting Athletic section discussing THAT Ronaldo interview. The boys sift through sports people using their platforms and having a voice in their media portrayal....
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Episode 11.1: Around the World (Boycotting the World Cup)
The boys "kick-off" episode 11 with Around the World where the discussion is centered around the political side of the beautiful game and the logistics surrounding the World Cup. Tev and Ty discuss the factors that have seen people and companies alike deciding to boycott the World Cup....
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Episode 11: Boycotting the World Cup, Ronaldo Interview and What Do You Want?
We're back again and following on from the 2022 World Cup episode, the boys "kick-off" Around the World with a discussion around the political side of the beautiful game and the logistics surrounding the World Cup. In Getting Athletic, Tyler breaks down THAT Ronaldo interview and sportsman having…
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Episode 10.1: Playing at Higher Levels (Feat. Ruben)
Calling all football fans! Strap yourselves in for our longest episode yet! This week we are joined by another special guest: Ruben De Freitas! We start the episode by discussing Ruben’s experiences as a professional footballer, paying special attention to what it was like playing under...
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Episode 10: World Cup Special! (Feat Ruben!)
Calling all football fans! Strap yourselves in for our longest episode yet! This week we are joined by another special guest: Ruben De Freitas! We start the episode by discussing Ruben’s experiences as a professional footballer, paying special attention to what it was like playing under...
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Episode 9.3: What's Good in Your Hood (Advice for Home Cooking)
Finally to wrap up episode 9, the boys have a fun discussion about home cooking and their tendencies within their kitchens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music credit: "Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...
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Episode 9.2: Getting Athletic (Anti-Semitic Kyrie)
This week’s Getting Athletic section starts with a discussion about Kyrie Irving and his controversial comments in which he promoted an anti-semitic documentary. The conversation then moves to the Proteas and their failure to progress in the T20 World Cup (AGAIN)....
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Episode 9.1: Around the World (Changes at Twitter)
Around the World focused on Elon Musk purchasing Twitter and some of the controversial decisions he has made since his takeover. The conversation then moves to protests in Iran. The boys discuss the importance of these types of protests and what these protests represent on a larger scale....
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Episode 9: Tweet what you want, Kyrie at it AGAIN, and Whipping Up Something Delicious
The boys are back for Episode 9! Around the World focused on Elon Musk purchasing Twitter and some of the controversial decisions he has made since his takeover. The conversation then moves to protests in Iran. The boys discuss the importance of these types of protests and what these protests...
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Episode 8.3: What's Good in Your Hood? (3 Different Homes)
Finally, to conclude episode 8, having lived in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Les offered some insight as to what it has been like, drawing some comparisons to his different experiences as an ex-pat....
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Episode 8.2: Getting Athletic (Flowers for United & US Sports)
Getting Athletic gave Les an opportunity to share his opinion on Man United's season so far from the perspective of a Man United fan. After that, he made some bold claims about making predictions for the world cup but shied away from committing to a team for the upcoming 2022 tournament. He also...
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Episode 8.1: Around the World (Rishi Sunak and US Midterm Election)
Les Dwo! One of our closest (and most intelligent) friends joined us on the show and begins Around the World by giving us valuable insight into the upcoming midterm elections in the US. He explained a little bit about the structure of US politics and what the midterms are all about. He also gave…
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About this show
Follow the ramblings and learnings of two South African friends who have ventured further afield in search of a different life. They discuss current news stories, sport, location specific challenges and matters of the heart. All seen from the lens of an expat navigating life on foreign soil. So grab a seat, get comfortable and enjoy the vibe.
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Tevin & Tyler