Tings 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.
This may be a sticky one, but this is what we do. As a reality tv generation that has grown up on social media, we have been programmed to argue on the internet and involve ourselves in things. Hey, …
Knowing when to run for the hills is an important quality each one of us should possess. It is imperative to understand when a situation no longer serves you and as people that have had to walk away.
If you have been rocking with us for a hot minute you know that we may have nuked a bridge or two in our time. But yeah time to navigate life after nuking a bridge... we are experts in this field, s…
From your favorite Podcast (Tings and Things) To your favorite photographer or that underground indie artist that is part of your morning playlist, how do you support your favorite creators and what …
If you're slow to trust or have a hard time feeling comfortable with new people, taking a step back to unpack what trust issues *really* are and how they impact relationships can provide you with som…
Life has a funny way of making us doubt ourselves. Whether it is our circumstances or just a series of unfortunate events that cause us to second guess ourselves. It is time we sit back and trust our…
Listen there is know formula to this ting. However your boys are masters of improvisation and can throw a couple of things together on a whim. This is going to be the grocery list you need to get thi…
The past two years have been a movie for us all. Things have affected us all in different ways from the zoom life to staying in the house for weeks on end, masks and let’s not forget the hand sanitiz…
Restlessness is something that we have both struggled with significantly. It manifests itself in a number of different ways. Not saying we are over it, it’s kinda something we actively work through e…
Toxicity is a real thing and it's something we all do, whether consciously or unconsciously. Quite often, it’s our little, harmful routines that break our success, not the lack of good ones. We wante…
Energy is a real thing, and when people don’t match your energy it is very noticeable. Minimizing your dreams and e, being dismissive or even flippant comments. “Killing a vibe” can present itself in…
This is the third installment of our annual Drinkcember episode. This is our favorite time of the year. The sun is out and shenanigans are in full swing. What is Drinkcember and how do we navigate it…
There’s so much value in being single that people often overlook when we should be embracing and appreciating it instead. You have the freedom to learn, grow, and explore, without any of the guilt as…
As people strive for any improvement in their lives—whether it's more income, a better relationship, a promotion, a bigger business, or a better body—the most important battles they will face are aga…
Attraction is a weird one and we all have our “type” whether consciously or unconsciously. All of these things are subjective depending on taste and preference but we want to have a deeper conversati…
Friends are integral to our lives. They're often the family we choose and with us for mundane moments and transformative milestones. Whether you've connected during childhood, at work, or through com…
People do stupid things in their 20’s. God knows we did. But despite what people say, some people do change. We have made our fair share of mistakes in life and with that being said, we have been abl…
When you understand your “why” (or your purpose) that you’ll be more capable of pursuing the things that give you fulfillment. It will serve as your point of reference for all your actions and decisi…
In our digital world of tweets, pokes and pings, it’s easy to forget about the basics of etiquette. After all, when you can do just about anything with a click of a button, from banking to shopping t…
Being creative is a sticky one you know the vibes. It’s tough to sift through the creative block and get those juices flowing. Sometimes you look at your peers produce a huge body of work at an alarm…