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Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast EP208! The fellas return for another week of reflection, reaction, and the usual dose of foolishness. This episode, J and Dame dive into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the wave of public response, including Jason Whitlock’s controversial commentary on the case. They also discuss the tragic killing of a security guard simply doing his job, Shannon Brown’s arrest, a...

The fellas are back for another week of conversation and controlled foolishness. This episode, J and Dame dig into the ongoing protests in Michigan against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, taking a balanced look at both sides and the noticeably different reactions depending on who’s protesting. They slide into some Hip-Hop talk too—Drake’s new release, a debate over his best verse, what Jay-Z’s best ver...

Welcome back to EP206 of the Corona Chronicles. The fellas return for another week of catching up, chopping it up, and talking through the latest chaos. This episode is pure kickback vibes as they run through protests in Michigan, Trump’s latest wild comments, the Vegas mayor situation, Kendrick vs. French, and the ongoing Jordan doc—including a few thoughts on Scottie Pippen. They also get into a...

Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast EP205! The fellas return for another week of laughs and perspective. They get into how their week went, celebrate J.Johnson’s birthday and his virtual party, talk through the idea of a speed-dating event, and cap it off with a round of Toxic Male Bingo. Plenty of jokes, plenty of honesty—just a fun episode all around. Music Pick: Problem Child (The Mixtape) by P DO...

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 196. This week, J and Dame catch up on their week and dive into a few trending topics—including Harriet Tubman appearing on a Visa card, the man punching the back of a passenger’s seat on a plane, and all things Valentine’s Day. They’re also joined in the studio by Darwin Filey, Regional Manager of the Social Justice Ministry. Darwin and his team break down...

Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast EP203. The fellas return for another week of foolishness—no days off. J and Dame talk through their week, how they’re handling week two of the shutdown, and what’s keeping them sane while the world is on pause. The episode also dives into the Instagram Live battles that had everybody tuned in. The guys break down Sean Garrett vs. The-Dream, Johntá Austin vs. Ne-Yo,...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP202. This week, the fellas link up remotely for the first time—J recording from the home studio and Dame calling in—but even in the apocalypse, we couldn’t leave you without an episode. The conversation moves through the latest coronavirus updates, the stimulus package, conspiracy theories, and everything happening in real time. They also talk about what they’re l...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast Episode 201. How y’all feeling… y’all alright? J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness to help you survive this early quarantine era. The fellas dive deep into the growing reality of Covid-19, the confusion and fallout surrounding it, and what life is starting to look like as everything shifts. They also revisit the energy from the 200th episode live sh...

Welcome back to ShopTalkPodcast Episode 200. The fellas hit a major milestone this week—200 episodes—and they celebrated it with a full live show. What you’re hearing is the audio straight from last night’s event, and trust us, we had a time. The love and support over the years has been incredible, and we appreciate every single listener who’s rocked with us from episode one to now. We hope this l...

Welcome back to Episode 199 of ShopTalkPodcast. The guys are joined in the studio by Javon Stacks—zoologist, primatologist, wildlife educator, and owner of Exotic Zoo. Javon has been caring for a wide range of animals for over a decade, but he’s recently been in the media under some tough, misleading circumstances. The fellas sit down with him for an honest conversation about what really happened,...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast Episode 197. J and Dame return after a long, hectic week filled with live shows and late nights, but the fellas still pulled up to the shop to get this one in. The episode moves through the usual mix of humor and real talk, then shifts into a thoughtful conversation about how society responds to people who identify as something other than their outward appearance....

Welcome back to #ShoptalkPodcast Episode 195. J and Dame return for another week of unapologetic conversation. The fellas catch up on life, including Dame’s new job (and how much he already hates it), Gayle King’s interview with Lisa Leslie, Oprah’s involvement, Jay-Z and the Super Bowl, and plenty more. This week they’re also joined in the studio by @barry.tun (IG) / @reason313 (Twitter), founder...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP184. This week, the fellas return under heavy circumstances as we reflect on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the five others who lost their lives in the helicopter crash. J and Dame share their thoughts, emotions, and memories as the world processes the loss. The episode also touches on the Grammys, a wild and unsettling story out of I...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast Episode 193. The fellas return for another week of unapologetic conversation, and this time J and Dame are joined in the shop by Dom & Tez. The crew kicks things off with a wide mix of topics: a white battle rapper dropping the N-word, a discrimination lawsuit filed by a Black man, whether Common is an “industry whore,” and plenty more. But the heart of the episode...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast Episode 192! This week, J and Dame sit down with returning guest Rafael Wright (@Fairo_rafa) for a powerful conversation. The last time Rafael joined us, he was pushing to open a Black-owned grocery store right here in Detroit. This time, we check back in and pull back the curtain on everything that’s happened since—trust me, the story behind the scenes is wild. Th...

EP191 brings the crew back together for another week of unfiltered conversation, and this time they’re joined by the homie @WhereisWallace. The fellas run through the week’s stories, dive into Boosie, Tyler Perry, and the courts opening the door for cell phones, and then get into Wallace’s upcoming project—how it came together, the vision behind it, and what’s on the horizon. You’ll also hear a re...

Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST EPISODE 190! J and Dame are back for another year of foolishness. The fellas discuss how their New Years were and then go into how things have went crazy ever since the clock struck midnight! They Discuss - NYE Shootings - Coney Island Kidnapping -Coney Island Robbery -Nazi correctional officers - DFD Picture in front of burning home And a lot more. Hope you enjoy t...

Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST episode 189! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness and they are joined by @_MarcusSumrall AKA Curv Gotti. Thee fellas discuss how Christmas went, J gives an update on a situation he was dealing with, and Dame shares the long awaited Story Time Dame that he's been saving for the last episode of the year. The fellas are discuss how music has changed over...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast Episode 188: Eat, Drink, and be Merry! This week J and Dame just kick it while there is a mic turned on. The fella discuss their week, recap last week's episode, discuss Christmas, therapy, Impeachment, family, a few #asktheshop questions, and a lot more. 2 hours of good conversation. Hope you enjoy! Who's Mans Is This - Russell Westbrook Music Pick - Cam'ron : Pur...

Welcome back to #shoptalkpodcast EP187! Your guys are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas start of discussing their week, Dame shares his feelings after a discussion he had with his child’s mother and J shares a story about possibly stopping an attempt on a young woman. The guys also discuss - new revelations in the D’wan Sims case - Gay Black Santa - Why does Santa Clause have to be...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 186. The fellas are back for another week of foolishness. This week they discuss - Jay Z Birthday - Fred Hampton - Queen and Slim 26:45 - 34:35 - Florida high speed chase and shootout - Fab vs Melo - Obie Trice - Rapper started music labels And more. Music Pick - The Corner - Single by Travis Slang https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-corner-single/148859394...

This week the fellas are joined by return guest @itsciddy. They catch up and discuss how their Thanksgiving were, what food is truly the star of Thanksgiving, and what they are thankful for. The fellas also just kicked and had dope conversations about everything from classic tv moments, new album releases, music, battle rap, independent labels, and @itsciddy latest project “Temporary Sunshine”. Tw...

Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast Episode 184! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. This week the fellas recap the Colin Kaepernick NFL workout debacle, discuss Stephen A Smith, as well as the fallout of his comments. The fellas also have a conversations about Summer Walker and how some have reacted to her taking control of her social anxiety, Ari Lenox/Lizzo, and just appreciating...

Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast Episode 183! This week J and Dame are back in the studio for another week of foolishness. The fellas catch up as Dame shares on his trip to the Mike High City aka Denver, they discuss the foolishness that is Popeyes, Apple Music Replay, Colin Kapernick, NFL Fight, Melo’s return to the NBA, Instagram taking likes and more. A strong 2 hours of content from your favs....