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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP247! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. Dame gives an update on how the #JuiceForDame and #VeganForDame campaigns have been going, and the fellas briefly touch on Judas and the Black Messiah, Malcolm & Marie, and Dave Chappelle’s Redemption Song. They also break down the infamous Gorilla Glue incident and much more. The conversation shifts into a...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP246! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness—and Dame is officially back in the building. He gives an update on what’s been going on with his recent health concerns, and the crew is joined by returning guest, friend of the show, and owner of The Uprising Network, Barry (Twitter: @reason313 / IG: @barry.tun). A lot has changed since Barry’s last appear...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP245! As you heard on the intro, Dame is dealing with some health concerns and couldn’t make the episode in person. Our good brother @MK1982 stepped in to hold things down. The fellas discuss their week, the relationship men and women have with sex, and the moment when a man should finally give up the “bear dreams.” They also dive into the GameStop stock fiasco, th...

Welcome back to EP243 of #Shoptalkpodcast! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, joined in the studio by AJ, co-host of @TCEPOD. Dame shares his excitement about his son receiving another college offer, and J talks about his experience visiting Inception, the first mental health gym (27:54). From there, the crew dives into a meaningful conversation about mental health, trauma, the w...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP243! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, joined this time by longtime friend of Dame’s—and friend of the show—Chris. They catch up on their weeks, with Dame giving an update on his home dialysis journey, J sharing a story about almost getting got by scammers, and Chris bringing a wild tale about a friend who got caught cheating. The crew also play...

Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST EP242 — American Terrorist? This week, the fellas get straight to it. They break down the wild events that unfolded at the Capitol and ask the real questions: Was this a coup attempt? Were people actually trying to overthrow the government? Are we being used and abused as usual? And in moments like this… who’s really on your side? All of that—plus a little Dragon Ba...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP241! This week, J and Dame settle in for some good ole-fashioned shoptalk. They recap their New Year’s Eve, share their goals and intentions for 2021, dig into a few deal breakers, and touch on plenty more along the way. A laid-back, conversational episode to kick off the year. ⸻ Listen & Follow: ❶ iTunes: Search #shoptalkpodcast ❷ YouTube: YouTube.com/jjohnson313...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP240 — Stay Out of Men’s Business! Did you come here to peek inside men’s business? LOL. We’ll give you a pass this time, but cut that sh*t out! Lmao. J and Dame are back for another week of pure foolishness. They kick things off talking about Christmas—whether it even feels like Christmas this year—and if J is really sticking to his guns about his holiday stance....

Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST Episode 239! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. While catching up on their week, J shares more police encounters at his home along with stories about a few meaningful recent purchases. Dame follows up with a hilarious tale about his dog destroying every blind in the house. The fellas are joined by friend of the show @AsimSupreme for a long-overdue...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 238! J and Dame are joined in the studio by @D_Rick, and the conversation takes off from there. The fellas discuss Lil Wayne’s reported $100M deal for his master recordings, dive into the debate of ownership vs. cashing out, and spend time breaking down D. Rick’s debut album “Here and Now.” Plenty more is covered along the way—good conversation per usual. Fo...

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP236! The fellas are back and this week they dig into the holiday known as “Black Family Day”—also known as Thanksgiving. The conversation moves into reflections on past relationships, the things you pick up or learn from them, and how those lessons shape who you become. They also discuss the recent string of rappers who have been shot or killed, what’s contributin...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP235! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, and this time J and Dame are joined in the studio by @TrinidadAnt (@thisweekinculture) along with a couple familiar background voices. The crew catches up on their weeks—J shares a run-in with the police, and Dame tells a story about parenting his teenage daughter. The bulk of the episode centers on a heavy...

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Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP233! The fellas are back for another week of foolishness—and this time Dame takes things up a notch. He’s actually getting tattooed live on the pod by @ink.31, adding a whole new layer to the episode’s energy. J and Dame also get into this week’s Presidential election and the uncertainty around what comes next, talk OutKast vs. Tribe in a potential Verzuz battle,...

Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST Episode 232! The fellas return for another week of foolishness. J and Dame kick things off by recapping their weeks and talking about Dame’s upcoming birthday on November 1st. They’re joined in the studio by B. Scarber (@grindlife313) —and he brought the whole squad with him. The crew sits down with P.Dot (@pdotmusic), Chise (@3269chise), and JBo (@jbolean) to talk...

Peace! We decided to hit you with a bonus episode—because we love you. J and Dame sat down with State Representative Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (@detroiteducator), who is running for a seat on the Detroit Public Schools School Board. They talk through her background, her longstanding history of service, why voting matters, and what she plans to bring to the board if elected. Tap in, get informed, and make...

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 230! The fellas return for another week of foolishness. This episode, J and Dame are just kicking it—good old-fashioned shoptalk. They get into Ice Cube and politics, the kidnapping plot to capture the Governor of Michigan, Dame’s mid-life crisis, and plenty more in between. A loose, entertaining conversation all the way through. Music Pick: 2 Chainz ft. Lil...

Welcome back to #SHOPTALKPODCAST EP229! This week, the fellas are joined in the studio by Lando from The Hip Hop Lab (@thehiphoplab). Lando pulls up to chop it up and reflect on everything that has happened since his last appearance on EP41 back in 2017. The crew talks through the growth of The Hip Hop Lab, the trials and tribulations along the way, major accomplishments, and what’s coming next fo...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 228! The fellas return for another week of foolishness, and they’re joined in the studio by longtime supporter and friend of the show @comedianmacho. J and Dame recap their weeks, Macho comes through with gifts, and the crew dives into the Presidential debate and a handful of other topics floating around the culture. They also take time to dig into Macho’s b...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP227! J and Dame return for another week of conversation and foolishness. The episode opens with a Storytime with Dame as the fellas catch up on their weeks. They then move into a detailed discussion about the Breonna Taylor case, breaking down the information presented as facts and trying to piece together the full picture. They’re joined by @ViolentcontentVC, wh...

Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST Episode 226! The fellas return for another week of conversation and foolishness. J and Dame start by catching up on their weeks, including a funny moment of confusion about the meaning of “shoptalk.” They also dive into Chris Rock’s recent interview and spend time unpacking Kanye West’s contract issues and the industry conversations he sparked on social media. Reall...

The fellas are back for another week of foolishness. This episode, J and Dame break down a wild week of headlines—Odell Beckham, Joe Budden, the NFL, and plenty more. They also get into value vs. perceived value, how to properly break down metrics, podcast deals, ownership, and the business behind it all. Two full hours of solid content. Dame’s Music Pick: @thyreggie — Hot and Ready https://youtu....

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast Episode 224! J and Dame return for another week of conversation and foolishness. The episode opens with Dame sharing some of the ups and downs he faced over the past week. The fellas also take time to reflect on the passing of Chadwick Boseman, discussing the impact of his work and the many layers surrounding his unexpected transition. The bulk of the episode cente...