Melvin Gregg & Jasper Dolphin: Jay-Z vs Drake, The True Meaning of "Woke" and Fatherhood

Melvin Gregg & Jasper Dolphin: Jay-Z vs Drake, The True Meaning of "Woke" and Fatherhood

Author: iHeartPodcasts June 22, 2026 Duration: 44:09

The Shop is back with a brand-new look and brand-new hosts. This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett are joined by actor Melvin Gregg and actor Jasper Dolphin for a conversation about everything from Serena Williams' return from retirement to how James Bond would be different if he were played by a Black actor. The group also discusses what it means to age in the world of Hip Hop, the surprising intelligence of pigeons, and why Vin Diesel should play the lead role in an LL Cool J biopic (once Travis writes the script of course). (0:00) - Intro (2:40) - Taco on what he’s been watching lately (4:55) - Jasper Dolphin and Melvin Gregg join the show (7:30) - Why casting is so important in movies (10:08) - Should Black actors be casted for white roles? (14:00) - Melvin on why biopics should be played by actors of the same origin (19:23) - How being a father has shaped Steelo and Melvin (21:11) - The best advice for future fathers (23:30) - Jasper on working with his dad (27:10) - The crew discusses legendary athlete and entertainers comebacks (33:05) - The double standard of being true to yourself (34:19) - Which song best describes Black music? (39:10) - Favorite Black soundtrack? (41:39) - What are the crew's ultimate career end goals?

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There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens when people gather in a familiar, comfortable space-one where guards come down and real talk begins. That’s the atmosphere captured in The Shop, an award-winning podcast from UNINTERRUPTED. Imagine stepping into a barbershop where the chairs are filled not just with athletes and entertainers, but with icons from across sports, music, and business. Here, the discussion flows freely, moving from the day’s biggest games to the latest world events, from boardroom strategies to the cultural moments everyone is talking about. What you’ll hear in each episode are genuine, unfiltered exchanges, the kind usually reserved for private rooms. The podcast has earned a Sports Emmy for its ability to translate that intimate, candid energy into audio, creating a listening experience that feels both exclusive and relatable. It’s where the lines between categories like sports, culture, and society blur completely, revealing the connections between how we play, create, and live. Tune in for perspectives you won’t find on a press conference podium or a red carpet, all shared with the ease of friends catching up. This is where the game is discussed, but so is everything else that matters.
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