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.

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

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It’s a Ridiculousness reunion on this week’s episode of #TheShop….kinda. Our hosts, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett, are joined by some of the best to do it in three different lanes. Rob Dyrdek, LeSean McCoy, and Trey Murphy are sitting down in the barbershop chairs.

The guys debate the best sports movie of all time, get into the tough love that comes from your dad, but question why  moms  get all the credit. Shady talks about mentally weak superstar athletes, Trey shares his clubbing adventures, and Rob is giving game on how to get rich by 50, and why Black people seem to dominate every sport they touch.

0:00 - Intro
00:52 - G.O.A.T sports movie?
06:51 - LeSean McCoy talks relationship with son
08:13 - The Drive to Become a Professional
15:32 - Do Professional Sports Push Certain Narratives?
21:04 - Which Generation Does It Best?
24:24 - Is Skating a White Culture Thing?
36:23 - Why Representation In Sports Matter
42:50 - The Pros and Cons of Professional Sports
47:47 - The Importance of Financial Literacy
53:38 - Does Good Performance Equal More Freedom Sports?

It&rsquo;s a Ridiculousness reunion on this week&rsquo;s episode of #TheShop&hellip;.kinda. Our hosts, Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett, are joined by some of the best to do it in three different lanes. Rob Dyrdek, LeSean McCoy, and Trey Murphy are sitting down in the barbershop chairs.
The guys debate the best sports movie of all time, get into the tough love that comes from your dad, but question why &nbsp;moms &nbsp;get all the credit. Shady talks about mentally weak superstar athletes, Trey shares his clubbing adventures, and Rob is giving game on how to get rich by 50, and why Black people seem to dominate every sport they touch.
0:00 - Intro 00:52 - G.O.A.T sports movie? 06:51 - LeSean McCoy talks relationship with son 08:13 - The Drive to Become a Professional 15:32 - Do Professional Sports Push Certain Narratives? 21:04 - Which Generation Does It Best? 24:24 - Is Skating a White Culture Thing? 36:23 - Why Representation In Sports Matter 42:50 - The Pros and Cons of Professional Sports 47:47 - The Importance of Financial Literacy 53:38 - Does Good Performance Equal More Freedom Sports?

Rob Dyrdek, LeSean McCoy and Trey Murphy: Best Sports Movies, Getting Rich by 50 & Dad Lessons

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On #TheShop this week, legendary actor Mark Wahlberg and Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II join hosts Steelo Brim, Travis Bennett, and our OG Maverick Carter for an exclusive conversation around Mark and Yahya’s new movie, By Any Means.

Mark breaks down his 4am morning routine that had the internet questioning everything, and shares his worst celebrity encounter of all time, while Yahya reveals the salad ingredients white people put him on to. The guys get into the very different upbringings that shaped them and how working together pushed them to influence each other’s performances on set. Yahya talks about how Marshawn Lynch inspired him, and weighs in on what matters more in an actor’s career: awards or season two's.

0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Mark and Yahya join the show
01:38 - Mark's rap discography and early career
05:50 - How Yahya started acting
10:30 - Casting for 'By Any Means'
14:06 - Actors carrying the weight of the role outside the set
17:40 - Mark's daily routine
21:06 - The infectious golf bug going around
26:50 - What's more rewarding for actors
33:28 - Do you have to live in Hollywood to be a successful actor?
36:38 - Meeting actors at a young age
42:00 - Is Mark looking for an acting award?
45:00 - The Importance of 'By Any Means'

On #TheShop this week, legendary actor Mark Wahlberg and Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II join hosts Steelo Brim, Travis Bennett, and our OG Maverick Carter for an exclusive conversation around Mark and Yahya&rsquo;s new movie, By Any Means.
Mark breaks down his 4am morning routine that had the internet questioning everything, and shares his worst celebrity encounter of all time, while Yahya reveals the salad ingredients white people put him on to. The guys get into the very different upbringings that shaped them and how working together pushed them to influence each other&rsquo;s performances on set. Yahya talks about how Marshawn Lynch inspired him, and weighs in on what matters more in an actor&rsquo;s career: awards or season two's.
0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Mark and Yahya join the show 01:38 - Mark's rap discography and early career 05:50 - How Yahya started acting 10:30 - Casting for 'By Any Means' 14:06 - Actors carrying the weight of the role outside the set 17:40 - Mark's daily routine 21:06 - The infectious golf bug going around 26:50 - What's more rewarding for actors 33:28 - Do you have to live in Hollywood to be a successful actor? 36:38 - Meeting actors at a young age 42:00 - Is Mark looking for an acting award? 45:00 - The Importance of 'By Any Means'

Mark Wahlberg, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Maverick Carter: LIVE for By Any Means

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Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett have Van Lathan and Vic Mensa pull up to #TheShop for a conversation that covers it all. From the animated movies that make grown men cry, fighting Jonah Hill, whether Star Wars might be kinda buns, and the effect certain songs may have on the culture. 

They also discuss  if being athletic is a requirement for men, if Jake Paul can really fight, and what the experience of taking a Honey Pack can do for your life.  

0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Van Lathan and Vic Mensa join the show
01:02 - The Crew breaks down Cartoons
03:50 - Teaching Acceptance From a Young Age
08:04 - Society is a pendulum
11:22 - Who could run the country the best
12:47 - The Fight Never Stops
19:19 - The Squad Breaks down Game of Thrones
29:43 - Do men have to be good in sports?
33:06 - Do trained fighters have the most self control?
37:20 - Is Jake Paul a real boxer?
39:41 - The wave of the Honey Packs
45:45 - Vic on the Orange Series

Steelo Brim and Travis Bennett have Van Lathan and Vic Mensa pull up to #TheShop for a conversation that covers it all. From the animated movies that make grown men cry, fighting Jonah Hill, whether Star Wars might be kinda buns, and the effect certain songs may have on the culture.&nbsp;
They also discuss &nbsp;if being athletic is a requirement for men, if Jake Paul can really fight, and what the experience of taking a Honey Pack can do for your life. &nbsp;
0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Van Lathan and Vic Mensa join the show 01:02 - The Crew breaks down Cartoons 03:50 - Teaching Acceptance From a Young Age 08:04 - Society is a pendulum 11:22 - Who could run the country the best 12:47 - The Fight Never Stops 19:19 - The Squad Breaks down Game of Thrones 29:43 - Do men have to be good in sports? 33:06 - Do trained fighters have the most self control? 37:20 - Is Jake Paul a real boxer? 39:41 - The wave of the Honey Packs 45:45 - Vic on the Orange Series

Van Lathan & Vic Mensa: Honey Packs, Jiu-jitsu & Hot Animated Characters

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

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