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Dope Interviews

Dope Interviews

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 Dope Interviews with Warren Shaw is the podcast where culture, conversation, and connection come together. Each week, Warren hosts long-form interviews with business leaders, athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs who are shaping today’s entertainment and pop culture.

From NBA stars and award-winning actors to groundbreaking entrepreneurs and creative innovators, Dope Interviews goes beyond the headlines. Every episode reveals authentic stories, exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, and inspiring perspectives you won’t hear on other interview podcasts.

This is a culturally rich podcast blending humor, motivation, and thought-provoking conversations that both entertain and inform. Warren Shaw delivers the real stories behind the people driving culture forward. Subscribe now and discover why listeners call it one of the most engaging interview podcasts for business, sports, and pop culture.

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Episodes
  • Inside the Sneaker Game: Dallas Stokes & Rob Purvy on Design, Innovation & Culture

    Inside the Sneaker Game: Dallas Stokes & Rob Purvy on Design, Innovation & Culture
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode of Dope Interviews, host Warren Shaw sits down with two legends shaping the game from the inside: Dallas Stokes, lead designer for ANTA and Kyrie Irving’s sneaker line, and Rob Purvy, veteran product developer for Reebok, Adidas, and Vans, now leading innovation at Algenesis.

    Together, they unpack the real craft behind sneaker design and product development — from creating signature shoes for superstars like Kyrie Irving and Shaquille O’Neal, to the untold story behind Dee Brown’s Reebok Pump dunk that changed basketball culture forever.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.

    Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews
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    Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw

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    Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/

    Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup

    Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest
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    49 mins
  • From Brooklyn to Burger King Will Crown Rules

    From Brooklyn to Burger King Will Crown Rules
    Oct 21 2025
    Will Crown joins Dope Interviews for a powerful conversation about music, legacy, and going viral in today’s creative world. Hosted by Warren Shaw, this episode digs deep into Crown’s journey from Brooklyn hip-hop ciphers and Air Force service to becoming the voice behind Burger King’s iconic “You Rule” jingle. Tune in for inspiring stories about breaking into the music business, landing big syncs in TV and film, navigating online love and hate, and learning from legends like Snoop Dogg. Will shares his creative process, real advice for creators, and how to build your legacy beyond the fame. Whether you’re into NBA culture, urban music, or want to hear how authenticity pays off, this episode delivers raw insight and motivation for anyone chasing success in the audio era.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.

    Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews
    Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw
    Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw

    Rock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com

    Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/

    Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup

    Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest
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    35 mins
  • Inside Disney’s “Stay”: Megalyn Echikunwoke & Mo McRae Talk Love, Pain, and the Supernatural

    Inside Disney’s “Stay”: Megalyn Echikunwoke & Mo McRae Talk Love, Pain, and the Supernatural
    Oct 9 2025
    This special Dope Interviews/Reviews episode dives into the supernatural thriller Stay, from Disney’s Andscape — starring Megalyn Echikunwoke and Mo McRae, directed by Jas Summers.

    Host Warren Shaw gets exclusive press junket access, talking to the cast and director about how Stay blends love, pain, and supernatural tension into a story about vulnerability, spirituality, and the Black experience.

    Watch “Stay” on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ as part of Huluween.

    00:00 – Intro: Warren Shaw opens the Stay press junket special
    00:35 – Introducing Megalyn Echikunwoke & Mo McRae
    01:20 – Why they said yes to Stay
    02:15 – Mo on representing complex relationships & loss
    03:00 – The cultural weight of expressing pain in Black communities
    04:10 – Megalyn on playing vulnerability vs. the “strong Black character” trope
    05:45 – Exploring the “fight with yourself” scene and its symbolism
    07:10 – Mo on ego, identity, and emotional duality
    08:25 – Megalyn’s Executive Producer role and shaping the film’s tone
    09:40 – Director Jas Summers joins the conversation
    10:20 – Jas on blending romance, horror, and African spirituality
    12:00 – Visual storytelling: color, light, and emotional contrast
    13:30 – The cultural lens: how people of color process pain differently
    15:10 – Building chemistry with Megalyn & Mo as a two-person cast
    17:00 – Why Jas chose a supernatural thriller as his first project
    18:30 – Cultural symbolism: drums, love, and ancestral roots
    19:40 – Warren’s final review: the emotional resonance of Stay
    20:25 – Closing reflections on representation, art, and vulnerability

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.

    Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews
    Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw
    Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw

    Rock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com

    Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/

    Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup

    Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest
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    22 mins
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