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The Mature Man's Guide to Life Jul 11, 2021

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How different would your life be if you had a manual made for you by someone who did it all before?
Think about it. How many of us, have had a man who as a boy, had a mature man sit him down and give him "The Playbook" on how to be his own man?
On today's episode, our guest Dr. Donald Farquharson seeks to inject hope, meaning and significance into what it means to be a man.

Men's Health Jul 04, 2021

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If there is one thing we know, men have always had that "love/hate" relationship with their health. Too often they put things off or bury their their heads in the sand. This week, we were joined by Consultant Urologist, Dr. Richard Mayhew for an enlightening discussion on Men's Health.
The gentlemen aimed to give clear, impartial, no-nonsense advice and information for men to learn about the health problems that affect them and in the same breath empower them to get help when they need it.

Raising the Bar Jun 27, 2021

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If everything is too good in your life, you're probably stuck not being awesome.
You can either be comfortable and stagnate or stretch yourself to become uncomfortable and grow.
Your true power lies in your ability to take control of your life and be everything "they" wouldn't expect you to be.
This one is a little bit of introspection so be sure to grab your notepads and listen to the ShopTalk Gents spue nothing but real life changing nuggets.

"Single Dads" Jun 20, 2021

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The journey of fatherhood comes with many challenges, and even more so when you have to do it all alone.
Our guest, Aldane Reid, gave us some insight into his experience with his sons and what fatherhood means to him. Join us today, on Father's Day, to listen to all the gems!

Fathering from the Front Jun 13, 2021

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Growing up in the "streets" means different things to different people. Our guest for Season 4; Episode 1 gave us some insight on the impact the streets has had on his life. His name is Dwayne Whitaker and after more than 30 years in the streets, he has not only managed to enhance himself but to be a positive influence to his son.
Tune in as Dwayne wipes away the everyday stereotypes of a "street yute" and introduces you to how these streets has prepared him to be a better father.

Fr3sh Cars Apr 11, 2021

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Everybody knows the relationship with Men & their cars! Women even say they envy the treatment that their men give their cars.
For this week's ShopTalk SEASON 3 FINALE, we turned up the heat even more & the GENTS took a trip to "Fr3sh Panda" to talk with car GURU, Nick Lue!
We talked Basic Cars, Car detailing & so much more!

Remedy, Realization, Reapproach! Apr 04, 2021

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The Journey of Insight...
Personal side projects are a cornerstone of creative growth and discovery. While they might not always result in financial gain, the long-term benefits are often much more useful.
Benefits such as personal growth, creative exploration and generation of professional opportunities are some of the reasons to engage in them.
This week you hear from the women of ShopTalkJA and get an insight into the heart of the community.
Meet Tazhna Williams, Colleen Corke- Campbell and Andrica Rigg!

Are Men Forced Into Monogamy? Mar 22, 2021

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What is monogamy anyway?
This week the @shoptalkja Gents and their special guests Shanik Ramson and Nastassia Morrison traverse the terrain of monogamy and polygomy.
As we know, there are many slips between the cup and the lip and though many can say anything in the moment, things can quickly change when reality hits!
Mek we talk bout it!

Men + Insecurities = ? Mar 14, 2021

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Men have plenty of insecurities but good luck getting them to talk about it! Men who own up to their insecurities often feel as though being vulnerable is akin to admitting inadequacy. So they tend to suffer in silence.
That being said, the Real Generals of ShopTalk stepped up and discussed Male Insecurities with Raymond Shadow Small & Maleek Amir Powell on this week's episode of ShopTalk: the Unfiltered Truth! Stay close, things will get real spicy.

Dat soun Kinda Private Feb 28, 2021

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Privacy is essential to who we are as human beings, and we make decisions about it every single day. It gives us a space to be ourselves without judgement, allows us to think freely without discrimination, and is an important element of giving us control over who knows what about us.
However, often times we don't realise when we are over sharing and we often breach our own privacy. Our guest, Shanik Ramson, sat with us today to discuss and explain even more why it is important to keep some things private.