Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP298!

J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week in the studio by Nick Varcity. The fellas kick things off by catching up on their week, with Dame sharing a conspiracy theory about at-home COVID tests—naturally, J adds fuel to the fire. They also get into the meaning behind “Pushing P,” more NFT and metaverse talk, and a few other current topics.

The conversation then shifts to Nick Varcity. They break down why he’s known as the King of Downtown, his early influences and upbringing, his journey through music, and what he has lined up for 2022. Dope stories and solid insight throughout.

Music Pick of the Week:

Nick Varcity — OMW

Who’s Mans Is This:

Mitch McConnell… sorta.

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Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST EP297!

J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness. The fellas catch up on how their weeks went, talk MLK Day, call cap on the metaverse hype, and discuss why some sports are more difficult than others.

The episode then shifts into a really strong conversation around whether men actually understand their roles in relationships—and not in the way you might expect. Thoughtful, layered dialogue with plenty of perspective. Great conversation per usual.

Who’s Mans Is This:

You… if you’re going skiing for MLK weekend.

Music Pick:

Coal Cash Blac & Baby Mark — Holy Water 2

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP296!

The fellas are back in the studio for the first episode of the new year, and the foolishness picked up right where it left off. The year started off wild, and J had so many “Who’s Mans Is This?” moments that they decided to turn it into an entire episode.

They get into Jim Jones saying he learned how to tongue kiss from his mother (barf), a Black man who identifies as a white woman, “they” lying about COVID, people trying to get an announcer fired over a misunderstanding, and plenty more. Off the rails in the best way—good episode per usual.

Music Pick:

2 Chainz feat. 42 Dugg — Million Dollars Worth of Game

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP295!

The fellas are back for another year of foolishness. J and Dame wrap up 2021 by talking about things they thought were going to happen—but didn’t—along with what they’re more than happy to leave behind. They also reflect on some of the year’s highlights and a few moments that genuinely surprised them.

There was no better way to close out the year than with just J and Dame. Appreciate everyone who rocked with us all year.

🎥 Spotify listeners: Turn your phone sideways—there’s video. Pow!

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP294!

The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, joined this time by friends of the show @motorcityopera, @hey_virg, and @museumofJUNE. Instead of the usual rundown, the crew got together and curated something special—a fire playlist experience.

This episode centers around Royal Rumble Vol. 1 & Vol. 2, playlists built around one simple but powerful concept: one rapper + one R&B artist per song. The vibes are heavy, the blends are smooth, and the list is guaranteed to spark nostalgia and new favorites. Tap in and enjoy.

🎶 Playlists:

Royal Rumble Vol. 1

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/royal-rumbles-playlist-vol-1/pl.u-YZP2sPDk567

Royal Rumble Vol. 2

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/royal-rumble-vol-2/pl.u-6q64UBK5Nx2

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP293!

J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness—and this time it’s just the two of them in the shop. The fellas dive into the metaverse, the aggressive push toward everything going digital, the idea of being replaced by a digital version of yourself, whether we’re living in a simulation, and plenty more along the way. Thought-provoking, funny, and slightly existential… good conversation per usual.

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP292!

The fellas are back for another week of foolishness. Dame kicks things off with a story about a very strange interaction with a coworker on a Zoom call, while J shares a truly wild and horrific incident that happened on the freeway. From there, they get into the Kanye & Drake Free Larry Hoover concert and more current topics.

They’re also joined in the studio by @Asimsupremeproducts, a loyal listener and friend of the show. The fellas chop it up about the multiple businesses he’s currently running—including Asim Supreme Products, Jabbar Grooming, and A-Game Waves. Asim even pulls up with gifts and walks them through the product lineup. They discuss new product launches, testing phases, how business has been progressing, and what’s next on the agenda. Dope conversation per usual.

Make sure you check out the websites below:

• https://jabbargrooming.com

• https://asimsupremeproducts.com

• https://a-gamewaves.com

Who’s Mans Is This: Jussie Smollett

Music Pick:

JUS — FanDuel

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP291!

J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week by @illuminati__g. The fellas catch up on their weeks, and Dame delivers a Story Time with Dame, sharing how his dog quite literally saved his life.

From there, the conversation moves into the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony vs. Three 6 Mafia Verzuz battle, a recent school shooting, and the role of parents in moments like that. The latter part of the episode focuses on the new project What I Learned So Far, breaking down its meaning and creative direction. Thoughtful discussion throughout—another solid episode per usual.

Music Pick:

Bless Me With The Bag

Who’s Mans Is This: Chris Cuomo

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Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST EP290!

The fellas are back for another week of foolishness. J and Dame kick things off catching up on their weeks and talking about how Thanksgiving went. J goes on a classic rant about people being overly stuck-up about other folks’ food, and the crew debates the real question: how many days after Thanksgiving is it acceptable to eat leftovers?

They’re also joined in the studio by four-time returning guest and friend of the show, Fred (@fdwhitewealth / @kingcryptofunds). Fred breaks down the importance of investing—especially in crypto—and the conversation expands into crypto, forex, NFTs, stocks, and overall financial literacy. Informative, practical, and still very much shoptalk. Really good episode per usual.

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Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP289!

J and Dame are back for another week of foolishness, joined this week in the studio by the homie @MarvNeal. The fellas open the episode discussing the murder of recording artist Young Dolph and the circumstances surrounding his death. They also get into the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, with J sharing an opinion that might ruffle a few feathers.

The conversation then shifts to Marv—what he’s been up to since his last appearance on the show, the current state of the Detroit fashion scene, his place within the industry, and what’s next. As always, it’s a really dope conversation. It’s never anything less than a pleasure when Marv pulls up.

Music Pick:

Black Illuminati (feat. Jadakiss)

Who’s Mans Is This:

The anonymous person who shut down two local massage parlors that were just out here providing a much-needed service… lol.

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