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?

<p>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?</p>

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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