Welcome back to shoptalkpodcast ep490, J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness — and this one’s loaded. We’re 10 weeks from the big 500 and already plotting an in-person celebration. Dame shares a real health/life update (surgery prep, mending relationships, gratitude) and Jay recaps the long weekend: on-the-grill adventures, Arts Beats & Eats (including that cordoned-off smoke zone), and a Detroit photo wave he needs to flood the timeline with. From beard phases and wave checks to hotel-griddle steak lore, it’s already chaos.

Then we get into it: Detroit’s underground fight scene vs bare-knuckle spectacles, a viral “Who’s Mans Is This?!” case that led to a 15-months-to-20-years sentence over stolen ashes, and a dad leaving his kid on a porch (clown behavior). We unpack vengeance vs wisdom (Jay’s “Zen book” bars), elder care, rumors and the internet, and why “watch your mouth” is still premium advice.

Rap talk gets spicy: leaked Young Thug jail calls, calling out the “we go #1 too” cap and fake streams, why a Kendrick feature isn’t owed to anybody, and the difference between real-world reach and “lit b***es and players.” We also salute a Pokémon creator who turned blatant racism into real-life consequences (chef’s kiss). Finally, we debate National Guard deployments, policing that communities don’t respect, poverty’s tie to violence, parents vs “super predators,” the Oregon refuge standoff memory, and the AI future creeping faster than folks think.

• Countdown to Ep. 500 + event teaser

• Dame’s surgery prep, reconnection & perspective shift

• Grills, steaks, and Arts Beats & Eats recap

• Underground fights vs. barn-brawl culture

• “Who’s Mans Is This?!”: urn theft case → heavy sentence

• Porch-drop parenting = certified bozo move

• Zen bars on anger & revenge

• Young Thug leaked calls, Kendrick/Drake context, fake streams talk

• Pokémon racism → Navy career-ending receipts

• National Guard in cities, policing, Detroit murders, and poverty

• AI 2027/2030 fears & what humans can’t outsource

MC Breed — “Let’s Go to the Club” (RIP Breed). Dedicated to Dan. 🙏🏽

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP489! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. We start with Great American restaurant tours, Kona Grill happy-hour math, and a passionate wing/ nacho discourse (Captain J’s vs. the field). Then it’s real life: first-week-of-school nerves, junior-high giants, and the quiet art of co-parenting. Dame breaks down hand tattoos and navigating corporate spaces, while the fellas cook on WFH excuses, the post-pandemic laziness loop, and how “I deserve it” spending wrecks a budget.

From DoorDash regrets to cable bills, they unpack what it costs to live right now—plus why “silver spoon” talk is jealousy in disguise. The convo turns to art and age: should you quit rapping at 35? (No.) Creativity is a lifetime sport—Ava DuVernay didn’t pick up a camera until her late 30s. They touch on snitch culture vs. real-life civics, personal accountability, and making peace with the grind.

It’s jokes, gems, and Detroit perspective—489 straight weeks. Tap in.

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast episode 488! J and Dame are back for another week of amusing banter. They share their experiences from the past week, with J excitedly planning to win the Powerball. They also discuss child support, back-to-school preparations, and the ongoing saga at Target. As usual, it’s a great episode filled with entertaining discussions.

Welcome back to Shop Talk Podcast, episode 487: The Age of Ultron. J and Dame return for another week of pure foolishness.

This week, the fellas catch up on life, including Dame’s attempt to hit J with a cease-and-desist (yes, you read that right 🤦🏽‍♂️). From there, the conversation dives into Cardi B’s new record Imaginary Players, the rise of AI in ghostwriting and creativity, and what happens when robots finally take over the world.

It’s laughs, sharp takes, and a little bit of chaos—just the way you like it. Tap in.

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Welcome back, Shop Talk Podcast, episode 486. Jay and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. This week, the guys chop it up about how Dame’s week was, the birthday of his middle son, and other happenings.

We focus on an “Ask the Shop” question we posted to Instagram — TK Kirkland gave an example about walking into a room and the woman you’re with speaking to all the guys. We read some of the answers from our followers, then Jay, Dame, and TK gave their takes.

There’s also a conversation about the term “YN” — who should use it, whether it’s harmful, and whether the harm lies in the term itself or in the actions of those considered a “YN.”

Two really good conversations this week. Hope you enjoy!

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J and Dame are back for another week of classic Shop Talk foolishness, this time coming to you live from The Neighborhood Grocery with friend of the show, Rafael Wright.

This week, J and Dame catch up on life — including a major milestone as Dame celebrates his third child turning 18 (that’s three kids down and 2 left on child support — a true victory). J also shares updates on the documentary he’s been filming.

Then we shift gears into a real convo about what’s been going on with Rafael Wright, community building, and a heated disagreement over business practices… centered around a man selling watermelons. Yeah, you read that right.

We dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, the difference between impact vs. influence, and what it really takes to thrive in business and uplift your community. Insightful, honest, and a little wild — just how we like it.

Tap in. It’s a good one.

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Welcome back to the ShoptalkPodcast, Episode 484! J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, and this time, they’re taking their show on the road. As part of their Great American Restaurant Tour, they visit Chili’s. While they enjoy their meals and catch up, they also discuss the latest news, including Malcolm Jamal Warner’s passing and Hulk Hogan’s passing. They also touch upon the Detroit mayoral race and the age-old question of when it’s okay to forget and when it’s okay to hold a grudge. As always, it’s a great time, and they can’t wait to see where their tour takes them next.

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J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. J kicks things off by breaking down how a story he shared last week actually went viral this week — and the fallout that came with it. Dame shares updates from his world and a healthcare scare.

The fellas are joined by special guest @Glambot_cryst, who gives us the inside scoop on the 2025 Detroit Book Festival and details about a brand-new Vinyl festival launching in September.

We also cover everything from Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Shannon Sharpe to a tragic local incident at McDonald’s — plus much more. Tap in!

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