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Being a Legend, Not an Expert!

Being a Legend, Not an Expert!

Written by: Jonny Bear the Engineer
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Real life job stories from an engineer building projects in Africa and beyond. This podcast shares real world engineering experiences, business journeys, technical problem solving, and what it really takes to build something from nothing. If you’re into engineering, entrepreneurship, factory life, or inspiring work stories — this is for you.Jonny Bear the Engineer Social Sciences
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  • This Crazy River Idea Might Actually Work!
    Apr 30 2026

    In this episode of Being a Legend, Not an Expert, we dive into one of the biggest ideas we’ve explored so far — using an Archimedes screw turbine to help generate renewable energy in Janjanbureh, The Gambia.

    This isn’t just a conversation about engineering.

    It’s about practical solutions, education, skills development, and building something that could genuinely help local communities in the future.

    We discuss:

    • How an Archimedes screw turbine works
    • Why it could suit river environments like The Gambia
    • The role of engineering and TVET education in Africa
    • How local students could potentially be involved in future builds
    • The long-term vision for sustainable infrastructure and skills development

    This episode also gives a real behind-the-scenes look at how ideas develop — not from polished boardrooms, but from conversations, problem solving, and figuring things out step by step.

    We’re not claiming to have all the answers.

    We’re building, learning, testing, and documenting the journey as it happens.

    Hosted by Jonny bear of TVET Workspace Africa Association and Bear Engineering Group Ltd.


    #RenewableEnergy #Engineering #TheGambia #Africa #TVET #Hydropower #ArchimedesScrew #Podcast #EngineeringPodcast #Sustainability #BearEngineeringGroup #TVETWorkspaceAfrica

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    26 mins
  • He’s Coming to the UK… What This Means for The Gambia | Big TVET Update!
    Apr 25 2026

    Welcome back to Being a Legend, Not an Expert.

    This episode is a real, unfiltered update on where things stand right now.

    We’re announcing the upcoming UK visit of Omar Jatto Jammeh and what it means for the future of TVET development in The Gambia.

    This isn’t just a visit—it’s a fact-finding mission.

    We’re connecting UK manufacturing, engineering, and education with real opportunities on the ground in Africa.


    In this episode:

    • Why this visit matters
    • The bigger vision behind TVET Workspace Africa
    • Early ideas around engineering solutions (including renewable energy concepts)
    • Team updates and changes
    • An open call for anyone who wants to get involved

    This one is raw, honest, and real—because that’s what this journey is.

    If you’ve got skills, ideas, or just want to be part of something meaningful—reach out.

    You don’t have to be an expert…

    just be a legend.

    Follow the journey and connect:

    LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube (links coming soon)


    #TVET #Gambia #AfricaDevelopment #SkillsTraining #Engineering
    #TVETWorkspaceAfrica #BearBrigade #BearEngineering #BeingALegend
    #PodcastUK #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership

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    32 mins
  • Bear Brigade Banter with Jonny Bear – Barbiegate (Unfiltered Drop)
    Apr 18 2026

    A spontaneous drop from Jonny Bear — no script, no edits, just real talk.


    Bit of Barbiegate banter, a few home truths, and a raw voice note straight to the lads. This is what Bear Brigade Banter is about — saying it how it is, in the moment.


    Unfiltered. Unplanned. Just Jonny Bear doing Jonny Bear.

    Raw, unfiltered conversations — inspired by the kind of real talk that built podcasts like Joe Rogan’s.


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    4 mins
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