Welcome back to Shoptalkpodcast EP235!

The fellas are back for another week of foolishness, and this time J and Dame are joined in the studio by @TrinidadAnt (@thisweekinculture) along with a couple familiar background voices. The crew catches up on their weeks—J shares a run-in with the police, and Dame tells a story about parenting his teenage daughter.

The bulk of the episode centers on a heavy but important question: When you go through personal growth, are the people you’ve wronged required to accept the new version of you? The conversation was clearly sparked by the Gucci vs. Jeezy Verzuz battle, and it unfolds into a thoughtful look at growth, accountability, and redemption.

They also explore whether women truly want a man with zero “hoes,” or if that’s just a myth shaped by ego, insecurity, and social expectations. Plenty of other topics get sprinkled in throughout the episode—this one covers a lot of ground.

Music Pick: Courtney Bell — Poverty Stricken

https://music.apple.com/us/album/poverty-stricken/1537419825

Who’s Mans Is This: Y’all… the virtue signalers. Lol.

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Welcome back to #Shoptalkpodcast EP233!

The fellas are back for another week of foolishness—and this time Dame takes things up a notch. He’s actually getting tattooed live on the pod by @ink.31, adding a whole new layer to the episode’s energy.

J and Dame also get into this week’s Presidential election and the uncertainty around what comes next, talk OutKast vs. Tribe in a potential Verzuz battle, break down Tank Davis’ performance, and cover plenty more along the way.

Music Pick: D. Rick — Here & Now

https://music.apple.com/us/album/here-now/1535094108

Who’s Mans Is This: Trump — because he’s a loser.

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Welcome back to SHOPTALKPODCAST Episode 232!

The fellas return for another week of foolishness. J and Dame kick things off by recapping their weeks and talking about Dame’s upcoming birthday on November 1st. They’re joined in the studio by B. Scarber (@grindlife313) —and he brought the whole squad with him.

The crew sits down with P.Dot (@pdotmusic), Chise (@3269chise), and JBo (@jbolean) to talk about where they come from, their influences, how they navigated quarantine, and who they are as artists and as people. A really strong conversation with plenty of gems throughout. Make sure you check out the links below to tap into their music.

Music Pick / Artist Links

P.Dot — Full Playlist (ASIR):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHORmG42zKhCXyw6y2_VdSJzl2OdfKdjo

P.Dot — EPK / Promo Trailer:

https://youtu.be/VYyaQvGYsoE

Chise:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCifrmKsTuTkEY7Xt_q8yXZA

JBO — “Get Off” (Official Video) by No Name Gang:

https://youtu.be/QRDfX8aehrY

Who’s Mans Is This: Lil Wayne

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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 your voice count.

Vote on November 3rd!

Learn more:

www.votesherry.com

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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 Wayne — Money Maker

https://music.apple.com/us/album/money-maker-feat-lil-wayne-single/1526702891

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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 for the brand. Always a good time catching up with friends of the show. Enjoy!

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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 background and the many hats he wears—from building and running @blackowneddirectory, to stand-up comedy, to radio, to wedding officiating, to being a full-time father. A fun, insightful, well-rounded episode all the way through.

Music Pick: Larry June, Curren$y, Dom Kennedy — Sunday Morning Drive

https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunday-morning-drive-feat-curren%24y-dom-kennedy/1531952368?i=1531952670

Who’s Mans Is This: Lori Lightfoot — for the “Rona Destroyer” costume and mask.

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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, who adds depth to the Breonna Taylor conversation before the fellas shift into learning more about him—his journey, his purpose in hip hop, journalism, and content creation. A thoughtful, layered conversation per usual.

Referenced Podcast Episodes:

Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-killing-of-breonna-taylor-part-1/id1200361736?i=1000490579135

Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-killing-of-breonna-taylor-part-2/id1200361736?i=1000490775844

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