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November 14, 2025 EP197 - MF Tieed
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. The goal wasn’t judgment—it was understanding, empathy, and hope. Tap in and enjoy the discussion.
Who’s Mans Is This: Umar Johnson (with love)
Music Pick: Royce da 5’9 — The Allegory
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1 hr 1 min
November 14, 2025 EP195 - The Uprising TV
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 of The Uprising Network (@theuprising.tv). Barry breaks down his upbringing, how he got into video production, the path that led him to directing music videos, and the moment he decided to build his own network. The conversation digs into the shows and original content he’s released, the creative ideas behind them, and why his platform is carving out its own lane. There’s some strong work on the network—hit the links below and tap in.
The Uprising TV:
https://www.theuprising.tv
https://onlyfans.com/TheUprisingNetwork
https://www.shoptheuprising.com
Music Pick: Boldy James — The Price of Tea in China
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-price-of-tea-in-china/1496856587
Who’s Mans Is This: The criminal who confessed to murder on live TV while freestyling during his arrest.
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2 hr 8 min
November 14, 2025 EP194 - Black Mamba
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 Idaho involving missing children, and plenty more.
Who’s Mans Is This?! — Dr. Umar
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1 hr 37 min
November 14, 2025 EP193 - Shop Phi Talk
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 is a follow-up to our ongoing conversation about fraternities. Dom (Sigma) and Tez (Alpha) pull up to clear the air—breaking down the history, purpose, culture, and the real role fraternities play on campus and in the community. It’s an honest, informative, and necessary discussion.
Hope you enjoy the episode.
Who’s Mans Is This: Stephen A. Smith
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2 hr 13 min
November 14, 2025 EP192 - Neighborhood Grocery
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. This might be one of our strongest interviews to date.
The audio in this episode comes directly from the full YouTube video. J.Johnson put serious work into making sure that visual came out clean, crisp, and professional, so tap in and show the YouTube some love:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaVr218fQHw&t=737s
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Thank you for the continued support!
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1 hr 59 min
November 14, 2025 EP191 - Dirty Ole Men
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 record from the project featuring Dame, which we premiered during the episode. Tap in, enjoy the conversation, and make sure you show love to our guest on all platforms at @WhereisWallace.
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2 hr 11 min
September 06, 2025EP490 - Hi, My Name Is Real Life Consequences
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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HighlightsMusic Pick of the Week

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1 hr 45 min
August 30, 2025 EP489 - Its Hard To Live
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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1 hr 54 min
August 23, 2025 EP488 - Now what?
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.
1 hr 34 min
August 16, 2025 EP487 - The Age Of Ultron
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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1 hr 40 min