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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...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP223! This week, the fellas are finally back in the studio together after a few weeks apart. J and Dame kick things off by catching up on their weeks—including health updates, house hunting adventures, and an unfortunate basement flood. A major portion of the episode is dedicated to the recent police shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. They break down the video, the p...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 222! The fellas return for another week of conversation and foolishness. Dame gives an update on his situation and talks about what his new normal is starting to look like, while J shares some insight into getting started with investing and navigating the stock market. They also break down the latest updates in the Meg The Stallion shooting, offer a mini-rev...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast. The fellas return for another week, but things are a little different this time. Dame calls in from the hospital and gives an update on the health issues he’s been battling over the past week. First and foremost—thank God for Dame. Muddy (@MKK1982) joins J.Johnson in the studio, and after Dame’s update, the crew shifts into a wide-ranging conversation about the se...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP221. The fellas return for another week of foolishness—though not from the same studio this time. Dame calls in while nursing an injury, but the conversation still flows. J and Dame recap their weeks, break down the Ja Rule vs. 50 Cent debate, the Rick Ross vs. 2 Chainz Verzuz battle, and Cardi & Meg’s new hit “WAP.” They also talk about classic women’s hip-hop a...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP219! The fellas are back for another week of conversation and plenty of foolishness. This week, J talks through a wild car accident that happened right on his front lawn. They also get into Herman Cain, Breonna Taylor, personal responsibility, “eat the rich,” paternity tests, divorce settlements, the Meg The Stallion vs. Tory situation, and a whole lot more. J wa...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP219! This week, J and Dame catch up on their week, talk mental health, and break down the Snoop vs. DMX Verzuz battle. They also dive into relationship dynamics and put on their guru hats for a moment. Are the gurus back? You decide. Another solid conversation. Music Pick: Gawdier ft. Paper Paulk — Is This Love? https://music.apple.com/us/album/is-this-love-feat-p...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 218. The fellas return for another week of conversation and the usual dose of foolishness. This episode, they catch up on their week, talk family, reflect on growing up, and dig into early childhood influences. They also unpack the latest protests, a recent police shooting, Nick Cannon’s controversy, and the viral question of the moment: Who shot Meg The Sta...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP217! The fellas return for another week of foolishness and good conversation. J kicks things off with stories from his recent family vacation—including a surprise bird attack. They also dig into the ongoing Young Thug / Pusha T / Drake situation, Kanye’s latest antics and Dr. Phil’s PPP moment, the Jada/Will/August saga, a recent police shooting involving DPD, an...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP216. This week the fellas break down the Jada vs. Fab battle, the Jada vs. August situation, the NBA’s ongoing challenges with the coronavirus, and they even set the stage for a potential J vs. Dame Verzuz battle. Make sure you also check out a video shot and edited by J featuring a powerful conversation between Fairo/Raphael Wright and Malik Yakini—a must-watch:...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast. The fellas return for another week of conversation and the usual dose of foolishness. They kick things off by catching up on their week, recapping how Juneteenth went, and J explains how he got finessed into shooting a wedding. There’s also a breakdown of the latest Apple Event and all the updates that came with it. The episode digs into a recent apology from a loc...

Here’s a refined, polished version—clean flow, all the original details intact: ⸻ Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast EP214! J and Dame return for another week of conversation and controlled foolishness, and this time they’re joined by @musuemofJUNE. The fellas break down the recent police shooting in Atlanta, J. Cole’s new track, the backlash surrounding it, and how Twitter always seems to twist eve...

Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast EP212! This week, J and Dame are joined in the studio by friend of the show @_MarcusSumrall, aka Curv Gotti. The fellas cover a wide range of topics and unpack everything that’s unfolded over the last two weeks. The conversation moves from mental health and coping, to social distancing, to national conversations about policing, accountability, and community. They s...

Welcome back to Episode 212! This week, @jjohnson313 and @damegonewild break down everything happening in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. They talk through the nationwide protests, the riots and looting, the role of corporations in moments like this, and the wave of donations and public statements from celebrities. It’s a grounded, honest conversation—exactly what you expect from the...

This week, the fellas get straight into the conversation—no warm-up, no small talk. They dive into police violence against Black people, the recurring pattern of white women weaponizing themselves, and the killing of George Floyd. The discussion expands into the difference between a riot and a revolt, whether “good cops” exist within a broken system, and the idea of an all-Black police force. They...

Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast EP210! The fellas return for another week of conversation, commentary, and the usual dose of foolishness. This episode they break down the Nelly vs. Ludacris Verzuz battle, revisit the infamous Jay-Z toilet paper story, and talk through the multiple Ahmaud Arbery videos that surfaced and how they continue to come up. They also dig into the Breonna Taylor case, disc...

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