ShopTalkPodcast

Episode 524 – Shop Talk Podcast J and Dame are back for another week of unfiltered conversation, blending real-life perspective with culture, music, and a little chaos. This episode starts with a deep dive into modern dating dynamics—relationships vs. situationships, honesty in intimacy, and how expectations shape everything. The fellas unpack the realities of communication, accountability, and ho...

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EP522 | Regalia (feat. @whereiswallace) by @shoptalkpodcast

Shop Talk | EP521 — Live from the West Side J and Dame are back for Episode 521, and this one's different. They're recording live on location from the west side of Detroit at a new content warehouse and event space being put together by Ant P and his cousin Pat. The spot's got tall ceilings, a boutique area, a stripper pole (don't ask), and enough room to host podcasts, shows, photo shoots, and wh...

Shop Talk | EP520 — Separate the Clothes, Separate the Ego J and Dame are back for another Friday session and Episode 520 is a full one. The guys kick things off with a birthday shoutout to Ashley and a breakdown of Curve Gotti's nineties-themed fortieth party — complete with a Coney dog station, airbrush t-shirts, and a dairy Queen detour that Dame's stomach is already regretting. From there, J f...

Shoptalk Podcast – Episode 519: “I Do Not Apologize” In Episode 519, the crew returns with unfiltered energy, opening with reflections on their experience at Tampon Palooza—celebrating standout performances, emerging talent, and the importance of supporting creative spaces in the community. The conversation shifts into everyday life moments, from surprising first-time experiences at Trader Joe’s t...

Shop Talk Podcast – Episode 518 J and Dame are back with another unfiltered episode straight from the West Side. The guys kick things off with the heartbreak of missing out on a grail pair of Air Max 95s before diving deep into nostalgia territory — exploring what it means to grow up as "Xennials," the micro-generation caught between Gen X and Millennials that got the best of both worlds: analog c...

On this episode of ShopTalkPodcast, J and Dame are back for another week of conversation, laughs, and a little foolishness. This week they’re joined in the studio by returning guest KELO for a special episode celebrating 313 Day The fellas kick things off with some Detroit-themed trivia and a few fun games in honor of Detroit , testing their knowledge of the city’s culture, history, and iconic mom...

ShopTalkPodcast EP516 On Episode 516 of ShopTalkPodcast, J Johnson and Dame Gone Wild return for another wide-ranging conversation that moves from everyday life to the rapidly changing future of technology and the world around us. The fellas kick things off catching up on life, parenting, and the everyday realities of getting older while still navigating responsibility, family, and the chaos of mo...

Music Pick of the Week: Slimmie Hauffa - Legend Has Is Who’s Mans Is This: 50 Cent ⸻ Listen & Follow 🎧 Apple Podcasts: Search ShopTalkPodcast 📺 YouTube: https://YouTube.com/jjohnson313 🎶 SoundCloud: https://SoundCloud.com/shoptalkpod 🌐 Website: www.shoptalkpod.com 📲 Follow the Hosts J. Johnson – @jjohnson313 Dame Gone Wild – @damegonewild When you see the blue and the black, you know where yo...

ShopTalkPodcast – EP514 | Captain Durag, Consequences, & Conspiracy Codes J and Dame are back for Episode 514, kicking things off with classic Westside energy before diving into one of the week’s biggest cultural debates: Captain Durag. Is it empowerment? Is it fake outrage? Or is social media just addicted to being mad? The fellas unpack the controversy, talk Black identity, elegance vs. lived ex...

ShopTalkPodcast EP513 The fellas are back with classic Westside energy and a conversation that moves from rap debates to real-life paranoia. J and Dame open up reflecting on petty origins, hip-hop nostalgia, and the grind of selling CDs out the trunk. From there, the episode dives deep into J. Cole’s The Fall Off — ranking it among the greatest double-disc albums ever and debating whether it deser...

ShopTalkPodcast – Episode 512 J. Johnson and Dame Gone Wild are back with Episode 512, bringing classic Westside energy and a conversation that moves from grief and growth to culture, music, and legacy. The fellas reflect on loss, the weight that comes with losing a parent, and how grief opens emotional doors you didn’t know existed. From broken promises and generational expectations to unexpected...

ShopTalkPodcast – Episode 511: Don’t Look Back On Episode 511 of ShopTalkPodcast, J. Johnson and Dame Gone Wild are back with another long-form, unfiltered conversation that moves seamlessly between faith, discipline, culture, and the uneasy state of the world. The episode opens with classic Westside energy and updates from the week, including J’s continued fast and lifestyle changes, weight loss,...

ShopTalkPodcast – Episode 510: Back Outside (But Healing) On Episode 510 of ShopTalkPodcast, J. Johnson and Dame Gone Wild reunite after a heavy week, picking right back up where real conversations live — health, discipline, culture, and truth. Dame shares a raw update on his recent hospital stay, emergency procedures, and the mental fog that comes with anesthesia, recovery, and vulnerability. Fro...

ShopTalkPodcast – Episode 509 On Episode 509 of ShopTalkPodcast, J. Johnson holds it down while Dame recovers, joined in the studio by longtime friend and Westside staple Mike “Muddy” Kimbrough. What starts with classic ShopTalk intros quickly turns into a wide-ranging, honest conversation that only happens when real life meets the mic. The episode opens with hilarious stories from Dame’s post-pro...

ShopTalkPodcast — Episode 508: Time Is the Only Currency On Episode 508 of ShopTalkPodcast, J. Johnson and Dame Gone Wild kick things off reflecting on fellowship, family, and why showing up in real life matters more than ever in an increasingly digital world. The conversation shifts into health, discipline, and aging, as J breaks down his recent lifestyle changes—giving up meat, starting intermit...

ShopTalkPodcast — Episode 507: Intellectually Dishonest The first episode of 2026 starts exactly where ShopTalk lives: honesty, reflection, and uncomfortable truths. J and Dame open the year grounded in gratitude and survival, reflecting on what it means to make it through a brutal season with faith, health, and family intact. From near-death experiences and the long road back, to quiet New Year’s...

ShopTalkPodcast — Episode: Holiday Myths & Grown-Man Truths On this episode of ShopTalkPodcast, J. Johnson & Dame Gone Wild tap in the day after Christmas for a wide-ranging conversation that blends holiday reflections, family dynamics, culture, and the kind of debates only ShopTalk can deliver. The fellas talk about Christmas as adults—how traditions shift once you become the magic, and what it r...

ShopTalkPodcast — Episode 505 J. Johnson and Dame Gone Wild return for Episode 505 of ShopTalkPodcast, kicking things off with classic intros before settling into a wide-ranging conversation rooted in family, recovery, music, and culture. Dame shares real updates on his continued recovery from open-heart surgery, the uncertainty around returning to work, and how God’s timing continues to line up i...

J. Johnson and Dame are back for Shoptalkpodcast Episode 504, joined by author and friend of the show Jordyn Mickens for a deep, reflective conversation that blends culture, community, faith, and personal growth. Dame opens up about recovering from open-heart surgery, navigating disability paperwork, and what slowing down has taught him about obedience and trust in God. The fellas also address the...

Shoptalkpodcast EP503 — “Grace, Grown Folks, & Getting It Back” J and Dame are back for Episode 503 with a raw, honest, Detroit-rooted conversation. Dame opens up about recovering from open-heart surgery, the reality of modern medicine, and the people who held him down during the process. The fellas tap into Detroit’s latest online debate: Should Coney Islands “give back” to the neighborhoods? J a...

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J and Dame celebrate their 500th Listen & Follow: ❶ iTunes: Search #shoptalkpodcast ❷ YouTube: https://YouTube.com/jjohnson313 ❸ SoundCloud: https://SoundCloud.com/shoptalkpod ❹ Website: https://www.shoptalkpod.com ⸻ Connect With Us: Instagram: @Shoptalkpodcast | @jjohnson313 | @damegonewild Twitter: @jjohnson313 | @damegonewild | @TheShoptalkPod Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ShoptalkPod/