EP531 - 10 Year Anniversary

Welcome back to another episode of ShopTalkPodcast. This week is special. June 18, 2026 marks 10 years of ShopTalkPodcast, and J and Dame take a moment to reflect on a decade of conversations, friendships, opportunities, growth, and consistency. From recording the very first episode in an apartment using an iPad and a USB microphone to building a studio, creating multiple shows, hosting live events, and reaching listeners around the world, the fellas look back on the journey that brought them here. They discuss how podcasting has evolved over the last ten years, the importance of adapting while staying true to yourself, and what it means to create something every single week for more than 500 episodes. The conversation also highlights some of their favorite memories, guests, events, partnerships, and the people who have supported the show since day one. J and Dame talk about Detroit summers, podcast culture, friendship, entrepreneurship, creativity, and the reality that some of the biggest opportunities often come from simply showing up consistently and doing the work. They also reflect on personal growth, changing priorities, aging, family, self-care, photography, watches, future goals, and what the next chapter looks like for ShopTalkPodcast and everything being built around it. Most importantly, this episode is a thank-you to everyone who has listened, shared an episode, attended an event, supported the studio, appeared on the podcast, or simply rocked with the show over the last decade. Ten years later, the mission remains the same. When you see the blue and the black, you know where you at. Music Pick of the Week: • Black Milk — Dreams Only Made at Night Connect With Us * Instagram: @ShopTalkPodcast | @jjohnson313 | @damegonewild * Twitter/X: @jjohnson313 | @damegonewild | @TheShopTalkPod