This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett meet up at #TheShop with singer/songwriter The Dream and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Luke James to talk artist development in the music industry, the difference between good and great musicians and the latest update on The Dream’s new album.




The guys also debate the differences (and similarities) between “Love Island” and “Game of Thrones”, transitioning from TV to Broadway, and the power of being “delusional”.


(0:00) - Intro

(0:16) - Does Taco watch Love Island?

(01:45) - How skateboarding was for every genre

(04:31) - Luke James and The Dream join the show

(05:10) - The crew discusses the BET Awards

(15:55) - Do artists regret their work?

(18:07) - Could The Dream be successful if he restarted in 2026?

(20:48) - Pros and cons of artist development died out in the music industry

(23:23) - Difference between good and great musicians

(27:00) - Is Luke living his dream?

(30:04) - What brings The Dream back to artistry?

(33:15) - The gems The Dream gives to artists nowadays

(37:31) - Luke going from The Chi to Broadway

(41:53) - What’s the story on The Dream’s new album?

This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett meet up at #TheShop with singer/songwriter The Dream and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Luke James to talk artist development in the music industry, the difference between good and great musicians and the latest update on The Dream’s new album.
 
The guys also debate the differences (and similarities) between “Love Island” and “Game of Thrones”, transitioning from TV to Broadway, and the power of being “delusional”.
 (0:00) - Intro
(0:16) - Does Taco watch Love Island?
(01:45) - How skateboarding was for every genre
(04:31) - Luke James and The Dream join the show
(05:10) - The crew discusses the BET Awards
(15:55) - Do artists regret their work?
(18:07) - Could The Dream be successful if he restarted in 2026?
(20:48) - Pros and cons of artist development died out in the music industry
(23:23) - Difference between good and great musicians
(27:00) - Is Luke living his dream?
(30:04) - What brings The Dream back to artistry?
(33:15) - The gems The Dream gives to artists nowadays
(37:31) - Luke going from The Chi to Broadway
(41:53) - What’s the story on The Dream’s new album?

The award-winning series, The Shop, is back with a brand-new look and an all-new weekly rhythm. Join new co-hosts Travis Bennett and Steelo Brim as they take the lead of the barbershop for raw, unfiltered conversations with some of the most culturally relevant names in sports, music, and entertainment. This is where culture shapes up. Stream new episodes every Monday.

The Shop

Luke James & The Dream: Good vs Great Musicians, New Albums and the Power of Broadway

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This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett chop it up at #TheShop with NBA Champion Nick Young and comedian Chris Powell to talk NIL’s impact on college sports, whether or not there is a line to not cross in the standup comedy world and if the WNBA rim should be lowered for dunking. 

The guys also discuss tunnel fits, playing in the NBA in your 40’s, and the struggles of making it as a standup comedian.

(0:00) - Intro 
(0:45) - Taco and Steelo talk style 
(4:08) - Chris “CP” Powell and Nick Young join the show 
(5:36) - What was Nick’s wildest fit? 
(7:02) - Nick on the NIL landscape 
(10:09) - Could Nick still play in the NBA?
(11:02) - The NBA now and then 
(13:11) - Taco talks about growing up with the WNBA 
(16:25) - NBA players and betting scandals 
(20:05) - Chris on his advertising background  
(22:35) - Chris differentiating between comedians with different views 
(32:58) - Growing pains of comedy and pursuing his dream
(37:25) - Nick on entering the NBA and his journey  
(40:25) - Life after basketball for Nick, being phased out and negative narratives 
(45:08) - Nick finding himself in retirement 
(50:30) - Chris on his upcoming projects

This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett chop it up at #TheShop with NBA Champion Nick Young and comedian Chris Powell to talk NIL&rsquo;s impact on college sports, whether or not there is a line to not cross in the standup comedy world and if the WNBA rim should be lowered for dunking.&nbsp;
The guys also discuss tunnel fits, playing in the NBA in your 40&rsquo;s, and the struggles of making it as a standup comedian.
(0:00) - Intro&nbsp; (0:45) - Taco and Steelo talk style&nbsp; (4:08) - Chris &ldquo;CP&rdquo; Powell and Nick Young join the show&nbsp; (5:36) - What was Nick&rsquo;s wildest fit?&nbsp; (7:02) - Nick on the NIL landscape&nbsp; (10:09) - Could Nick still play in the NBA? (11:02) - The NBA now and then&nbsp; (13:11) - Taco talks about growing up with the WNBA&nbsp; (16:25) - NBA players and betting scandals&nbsp; (20:05) - Chris on his advertising background &nbsp; (22:35) - Chris differentiating between comedians with different views&nbsp; (32:58) - Growing pains of comedy and pursuing his dream (37:25) - Nick on entering the NBA and his journey &nbsp; (40:25) - Life after basketball for Nick, being phased out and negative narratives&nbsp; (45:08) - Nick finding himself in retirement&nbsp; (50:30) - Chris on his upcoming projects

Nick Young & Chris Powell: Comedian Etiquette, NBA Betting Scandals & Trash Outfits 

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This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett invite actor Rome Flynn and musician and actor Buddy to #TheShop to chop it up on everything from men’s mental health to the importance of privacy to the NBA team they’d most like to get drafted to.




The crew also share their best financial advice, debate the best alien movie of all-time and discuss whether people wearing smart glasses can be trusted.




(0:00) Intro

(1:02) Can’t trust a man who’s ticklish? 

(4:13) Rome Flynn and Buddy join the show

(5:17) Can smart glasses wearers be trusted? 

(12:06) Making it in the NBA

(23:35) Dealing with mental health

(30:45) Are aliens amongst us? 

(36:12) Why can’t I just call God?  

This week, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett invite actor Rome Flynn and musician and actor Buddy to #TheShop to chop it up on everything from men’s mental health to the importance of privacy to the NBA team they’d most like to get drafted to.
 
The crew also share their best financial advice, debate the best alien movie of all-time and discuss whether people wearing smart glasses can be trusted.
 
(0:00) Intro
(1:02) Can’t trust a man who’s ticklish? 
(4:13) Rome Flynn and Buddy join the show
(5:17) Can smart glasses wearers be trusted? 
(12:06) Making it in the NBA
(23:35) Dealing with mental health
(30:45) Are aliens amongst us? 
(36:12) Why can’t I just call God?

Rome Flynn & Buddy: Power of Therapy, Celebrity All-Star Games & the Existence of Aliens

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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?

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?

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

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Luke James & The Dream: Good vs Great Musicians, New Albums and the Power of Broadway

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