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This week we go back 10 years to ask why everyone remembers 2016 so fondly. From LeBron, music and Pokémon GO to memes and simpler social media, was it actually a better year or do we just miss who we were back then?We also talk about rites of passage for men, building real community, parasocial relationships and the things we wish we could say to our parents. GoFundMe for Javits Frimponghttps://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-javits-frimpongs-family -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpod • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpod • All links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week we get into Jay-Z taking over the Super Bowl halftime show, the story he could tell on stage, who he should bring out and whether Kanye could ever make a Super Bowl appearance again. We unpack Nicki Minaj’s unexpected alignment with Trump, American Christianity and celebrity accountability before reacting to a pastor with two wives and asking how much power churches should give their leaders. We also revisit Nigerian wedding traditions, hyper-spiritualism and why Melbourne can keep you busy while still feeling strangely isolated. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: • Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpod • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpod • All links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week, we're joined by comedian Anisa Nandaula for a hilarious conversation that goes everywhere! From MrBeast challenges and her journey from poetry to comedy, to navigating cultural expectations, interracial relationships and marriage. We also dive into life as a Black woman in Australian comedy, cancel culture, pushing comedic boundaries and what it takes to make your own comedy special. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

Drew joins Half Smart to talk about moving from America to Australia, chasing basketball, travelling the world and unexpectedly building a new life in Melbourne. We get into his content journey, why moving countries helped him find his voice and trusting God when your plans change. We also compare Melbourne and Maryland on food, dating, banter, BBQs and raising a family, talk Olivia Dean, Australian creators acting Hollywood, Wale’s importance to DC and whether basketball still has another chapter left for him. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week Kalows reveals he’s left his job to go all-in on business before we get into the chaos of Melbourne roads, bad drivers, dashcams and potholes. We also unpack the Savannah James generosity debate, whether you should cover your friends financially, how to encourage your partner without trying to change them, dating your actual type, being “confidently insecure” and the ridiculous things we were convinced would happen to us as kids. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week Kalows recaps his Torquay bucks weekend before the boys get into the strange traditions around bucks and hens parties, marriage advice and mother-in-law stereotypes. We also debate whether code-switching is intelligence or people-pleasing, unpack AFL and Australian culture, react to a surprising late-life marriage story, and ask a bigger question: who is actually pouring into you as you get older? -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week we unpack Keith Lee’s controversial “Thank God” response after a near miss, what faith looks like when someone else experiences tragedy, and whether major artists like Ed Sheeran have a responsibility to speak up. We also get into Kalows' traditional wedding, Noor turning down a $110K opportunity over his values, and why dating in Australia feels so confusing. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week we get into potluck etiquette, cooking standards, wifey duties, husband duties and what real commitment looks like before marriage. The boys also break down the NFL taking over Melbourne, why Australia struggles to market sport like America, and a wild Tea Time about gambling debt, relationships, money control and rebuilding trust. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week Daniel talks about his first Father’s Day and the boys debate what is actually worth spending money on, from YouTube Premium and direct flights to ChatGPT and extra legroom. We also get into men’s advice online, red pill content, plastic surgery in relationships, GTA 6 and why learning more makes you question everything. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

Couples therapist Jill joins us to unpack why modern relationships feel harder than ever. We talk dating with intention, money issues, communication, interfaith relationships, premarital counselling, intimacy, gender wars online and when couples therapy is actually worth it. Check out Jill's website: https://freedomcouplecounselling.com Try the couple date night packs: https://freedomcouplecounselling.com/shop Follow Freedom Couple Counselling https://www.instagram.com/freedomcouplecounselling Check out Jill's podcast: https://www.instagram.com/whatleftthegroupchat -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpodTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpodAll links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

Lost Lyrics joins Half Smart for a conversation on growing up Eritrean in America, weight loss, identity, betting on himself and the journey into comedy. We get into sleeping in his car, American vs Australian audiences, returning to Eritrea, Habesha culture, fatherhood, dating in America and what is next for him. Follow Yonas - https://www.instagram.com/lostlyrics96 -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpod All links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week we sit down with Dr Olumide Emmanuel to talk money, purpose, calling, relationships and success. From why young people struggle to create value, to ministry, marriage, prayer, university and the four seasons of life, this episode is full of wisdom for anyone trying to build with intention. -- Dr Olumide's Australia tour: Singles Summit (Fri, 21 Aug, 6:30pm - 9:30pm AEST) - https://events.humanitix.com/wisdom-for-singles-with-dr-olumide-emmanuel Couples & Relationship Clinic (Sat, 22 Aug, 9:30am - 4pm AEST) - https://events.humanitix.com/couples-retreat-with-dr-olumide-and-nike-emmamuel My next Chapter (Sun, 23 Aug, 6pm - 9pm AEST) - https://events.humanitix.com/my-next-chapter -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpod All links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week we get into modern relationships, parenting advice, marriage boundaries and the financial agreement baby debate. From baby dedications and high school relationships, to Drake’s 20v1, open marriages, OnlyFans, Christian modesty and social media double standards, this episode turns into a full conversation about love, money, parenting and relationship standards today. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpod All links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week we talk podcast money, political power, Victoria’s new Premier and how social media changes public figures. We also unpack Victoria's cult issue, financial freedom traps and the manipulation tactics that pull people in. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpod All links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart

This week on Half Smart, we get into whether every hobby needs to become a side hustle, the pressure to monetise your passions, and when chasing profit starts ruining the thing you love. We also break down the LeBron to Philadelphia trade, Victoria’s Commonwealth Games disaster and how streamers are turning online culture into global entertainment. -- New episodes weekly. Follow us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/halfsmartpod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@halfsmartpod All links: https://linktr.ee/halfsmart