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Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST Episode 324! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas kick things off by asking what they’d do if they had 24 hours to live, debating whether tricking is unnatural or just playing the game at the highest level, and unpacking the true impact of money. They’re also joined in the studio by @bluesouldier for a thoughtful conversation about the imp...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP323! The fellas are back together in the studio. J. Johnson returns and breaks down why he was missing last week, while Dame shares how his week went and the guys catch up properly. From there, the conversation turns introspective as they discuss what really matters in life, why it feels like people are increasingly losing their grip, what’s driving it, and what—i...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP322! J. Johnson couldn’t make it into the studio this week, but he’ll be back next episode. In the meantime, Dame held it down with two very special friends of the show, @iamcrystalwhite and @hey_virg. The trio delivered a really solid conversation—easy flow, good energy, and thoughtful dialogue throughout. A different dynamic, but still very much shoptalk. Hope y...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP321! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas kick it about their week and dive into a wide range of topics, including the NBA Draft, Verzuz, crime in Detroit, recent Supreme Court decisions, and more. As always, the conversation moves from light to heavy with plenty of perspective in between. Music Pick: Sayitaintporsh — Finer Things (feat....

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 320! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness—and this one is special. J and Dame are celebrating the 6-Year Anniversary of Shoptalkpodcast. They kick things off by catching up on their weeks before taking time to reflect on the journey over the past six years—the growth, the moments, and everything in between. The fellas also play a few voice not...

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP318! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness. This week, J and Dame take on the uncomfortable reality of a violent week in Detroit—the city we love, also known as MOTOWN (“Murderous Outcold Town of Wild Niggas”). They try to unpack what’s been happening, why it feels heavier than usual, and what it says about the moment we’re living in. The conversatio...

Whatupdoe! Back on a short turnaround—this is the second half of EP316 that we referenced earlier (and yeah… low-key forgot to post it on Monday). In this portion of the episode, J and Dame have a serious, focused discussion around the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The conversation centers on tangible, real-world suggestions for how we can better protect our most valuable resource. This isn’t su...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP316! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, joined in the studio by @chef_sug_wan3 and @simply_sylv. After the introductions, the episode jumps straight into a group therapy session. J and Dame weren’t entirely sure what to expect—but they definitely got everything they signed up for. Honest, emotional, and surprisingly deep, this conversation takes...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP315! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas kick things off talking about J heading to an upcoming Benny The Butcher concert, then shift into conversations around Freddie Gibbs being jumped on camera, the tragic grocery store shooting in Buffalo, New York, and other recent acts of violence. The discussion moves toward how we process these...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP314! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas chop it up about the RICO charges involving Atlanta rappers, break down Kendrick Lamar’s new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, discuss silent killers, and even slip into a little impromptu therapy session along the way. Thoughtful takes, honest reflection, and classic shoptalk energy throughou...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP313! The return of the Triangle Offense! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, joined in the studio by @Curv_Gotti. The crew dives into some heavy topics, including Roe v. Wade, the passing of Kevin Samuels, and Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage. From there, the conversation shifts to Curv Gotti’s newest venture, Sainte Tiger Supply—breaking do...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP312! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week in the studio by Dot Gang — @3269Chise, @grindlife313, and @santra747. The crew sits down to break down the new project Fuck a Demo Tape, talk about early musical influences, how the group originally came together, and what’s next—including upcoming group releases and individual solo projec...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP311! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness. J kicks things off by recapping his birthday trip, the experience at AT&T Stadium, the Errol Spence fight, and more. From there, the conversation turns reflective as the guys ask whether it’s really a myth that social media is to blame for everything, and what has actually changed versus what’s always been...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP310! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, but this episode is a little different. They’re joined by a very special guest… Mr. Johnson. In celebration of J. Johnson’s 40th birthday, J wanted to bring his father into the shop. You’ve heard countless stories about him over the years—now you finally get to meet the man behind them. This episode is full...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 309! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas kick things off by recapping their weeks—Dame explains why he cut his beard low, while J breaks down how he got shorted but somehow still kind of won. This week, they’re joined in the shop by the legendary performing artist, photographer, activist, and business owner @MizKorona. The convers...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP308! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week by returning guest and friend of the show @teach_em_chuck. The fellas jump straight into the conversation, with the two main topics being the drama that unfolded at the Oscars and a deeper discussion around Critical Race Theory. As always, when Chuck pulls up, the dialogue is lively, the pe...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP307! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness. J and Dame kick things off by catching up on their weeks—Dame shares a wild run-in with a pitbull, stories about firing employees, food poisoning, and more. The episode gets even better when they’re joined in the studio by the ladies of The Perfect Pair with Tangerine & Marti. The group dives into conversat...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 306! The fellas are back for another week in the shop, and this time they’re joined by special guest @cfamaysing for a powerful and important conversation centered on health and community. The group talks about his role as Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association Walk for Detroit, his personal journey of losing over 200 pounds, and the impact that city managemen...

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP304! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas chop it up about the State of the Union Address, Russia vs. Ukraine, Anthony Davis vs. Andrew Bynum, Slaughterhouse, and tackle a fresh #AskTheShop question. Plenty of takes, debates, and classic shoptalk energy throughout. Good conversation per usual. Music Pick: Light Barber — Violation Who’s M...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP303! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week by returning guests Baby Mark and Mic George. J and Dame kick things off by catching up on their weeks, with Dame delivering another Story Time with Dame. From there, the conversation turns to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the potential fallout from the conflict. The episode then shifts...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 302! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week in the studio by Ant P and Motizzy. The fellas kick things off by catching up on how their weeks went before diving into the Kanye West Jeen-yuhs documentary, Kanye’s Stem Player, and the larger conversation around creatives taking power back from the industry. Ant and Motizzy also de...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP301! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week in the studio by Adore and Daisy, the hosts of Real Talk with Adore & Daisy. The fellas and the ladies kick things off by catching up on their weeks, how long Adore and Daisy have been friends, and how their podcast came together. From there, the group dives into questions J picked up while...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 300! Man… ain’t it a blessing?! We want to sincerely thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support shown over the past few weeks as we reached 300 episodes. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without you. In this episode, J and Dame take time to show appreciation to the listeners, play voice notes sent in by supporters, and share some of your intros....