ShopTalkPodcast — Episode 496: The Return of Dame

The boys are back.

J and Dame link up for a long-awaited reunion as Dame returns to the mic, and the energy feels exactly like it should. This episode is rooted in growth, perspective, and real-life experience—Detroit stories, life lessons, and the kind of honesty that only comes from time lived, not time spent talking.

From catching up on what’s changed (and what hasn’t), to reflections on accountability, loyalty, and evolving as men, this is classic ShopTalk—unfiltered, thoughtful, and grounded in the culture. No gimmicks. No rushing. Just two voices reconnecting and setting the tone moving forward.

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Topic Shifts (rounded to the nearest :15)

[00:00] – Opening Energy

Jay kicks things off, intros roll, and the tone is set for Dame’s return.

[17:15] – Catching Up

Life updates, growth since the last sit-down, and what really matters now.

[34:15] – Detroit Conversations

Local culture, old stories, and lessons only the city can teach.

[51:30] – Accountability & Growth

Real talk about friendship, loyalty, and evolving as men.

[68:30] – The State of the Game

Culture shifts, industry changes, and where Detroit fits into it all.

[85:45] – Closing Moments

Reflections, future plans, and that unmistakable ShopTalk sign-off.

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