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.

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 ...

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.

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!

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.

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!

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- C...

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 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.

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...

Relationships on a whole often come with its ups and downs and fair share of complications. Can you imagine adding a life changing health issue to the mix? This week's episode takes you through the trials of getting a cancer diagnosis and how it affects relationships with our special guests Chelan Smith and Kaydia McKoy.

“Men are taught that feelings are a female thing, and that they make you weak." In fact, everybody thinks and says this. As a result, in a competitive, macho culture, we see that men find it hard to connect with other men in a deep, emotional, or non-judgmental way. For that reason the ShopTalk Gents discussed why and how men are actually strongest when they lean on each other for support and look at the question, "Do men celebrate each other enough?"

Toxic masculinity refers to the notion that some people’s idea of “manliness” perpetuates domination, homophobia, and aggression. The idea that men need to act tough and avoid showing their emotions can be harmful to their mental health and have serious consequences for society. This is what is known as “Toxic Masculinity.” Stay Woke!

What does gifting mean to you? Well giving the perfect gift means you are considerate, kind, aware, and ingenious. A gift should be used to convey a feeling of love, consideration, and empathy rather than simply an act of material exchange. Some think the idea of a gift is to give the receiver something they already want but what is better than an expression of appreciation?

Talking about yourself should be the easiest thing to do. After all, who knows you better than… Well, You? 🙂 In our 9th episode, the Gentlemen were challenged to really think about themselves... "Who Am I?"

Its always a vibe when the G's link up!! On this week's episode, they cranked it up a notch with their guest Garth Williams! They ALL shared their "dumb" decisions and the lessons they learnt from these ordeals!

“Do good guys only win in the movies?" This is the reality where more often than not, the nice guy gets a raw deal where he plays by the rules and gets shafted. Let's find out what the gentlemen really think and if they consider themselves "nice guys". Just click play!

Bugle's Journey is a true testament for why we should never stop learning. Last week you heard part 1, in part 2 we learn about how Bugle's journey is a series of new starts that made him wiser and stronger each time. You will be fully entertained and mesmerized about his shear resilience to succeed on his journey which is surely continuing. “Life is about the journey, not the destination".

Life Lessons from the Jamaican Artiste, "Bugle".

The ShopTalk Fam placed Fun and Games aside and delved in WOMEN not feeling SAFE around MEN and the seriousness of this ever evolving situation. This discussion will have you sitting up in your seats... Brace for It!