Dope Interviews
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsExperience the ultimate conversation series with Warren Shaw’s Dope Interviews! Dive into the heart of culture with the movers and shakers who are redefining our era. Engage with the elite of Hollywood, the champions of sports, and the pioneers of innovation. Dope Interviews offers a treasure trove of genuine, profound dialogues that will provoke thought, trigger laughter, and demand a replay.
Warren Shaw strips away the superficial, bringing you face-to-face with influential figures for exclusive revelations and perspectives unseen elsewhere. Embark on an exhilarating journey of motivation, amusement, and sheer brilliance. Hit subscribe to be part of the audience that’s captivated by interviews that epitomize the essence of “dope.”
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Antoine Walker, former NBA player on Chicago's Dreamville League & more
August 21, 2021 13:35 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBAntoine Walker breaks bread to discuss his involvement in Dreamville's Chi-League powered by Wilson, the importance of building the Chicago community and where hoopers from the Windy City rank. He also discusses the importance of family, his thoughts on the Celtics and Heat and his hopes to work in player development. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.
Godfather of Harlem's Markuann Smith
August 17, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBGodfather of Harlem Executive Producer Markuann Smith discusses telling the story of Bumpy Johnson on TV, working with Forest Whitaker, getting checks from Epix, paying is dues starting as a roadie for his brother Father MC, hip-hop aspirations and the grind of being in the entertainment business. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.
Josiah Johnson script writer and social media personality
August 11, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJosiah Johnson explains how he parlayed riding the bench at UCLA into a career in the entertainment industry, social media personality, comedian and relatable dude doing it for the culture. Josiah also discusses what it's like to get props from LeBron James and working on multiple projects with Ava DuVernay. Later he touches on imposter syndrome, the pressure of content creation and being a resource for serious up and comers in the industry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...
Mirin Fader writer at The Ringer & author of the book "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP"
August 04, 2021 15:40 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Ringer's Mirin Fader drops by to discuss her first book covering NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo. She explains why Giannis is a one-of-a-kind superstar who is focused on family and being a good person above all else. Later we get into her path to success which includes stops at ESPN W and Bleacher Report, overcoming haters and humbly being an inspiration to young female journalists. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.
Kevin Murphy General Manager of Team Sports at Wilson Basketball
July 29, 2021 13:05 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWilson takes over as the new basketball of the NBA and partnership milestones will continue to roll out throughout 2021 with announcements and activations across the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League (BAL), and into the NBA’s 75th anniversary season. General Manager of Team Sports at Wilson, Kevin Murphy drops by to discuss the details of the deal and how players like Trae Young, Jamal Murray and Jalen Suggs are going to h...
Jake Fischer author of Built to Lose: How the NBA's tanking era changed the league forever
July 16, 2021 14:35 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWe're joined by Bleacher Report writer and author Jake Fischer to discuss his book on NBA tanking. He shares stories from over 300 interviews about the Trust the Process Sixers, L.A. Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics and more. Plus there is a great story about LeBron James butting in on an interview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.
Mat Whitecross director of Showtime's boxing documentary The Kings
July 15, 2021 14:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBFilm director Mat Whitecross chats about the making of The Kings, a four-part series on Showtime featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in and out of the ring. Touching on the politics of the 80's with Ronald Regan, social injustice and boxing's corruption Whitecross's documentary is a can't miss series. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Michèle Stephenson director of the documentary Stateless
July 15, 2021 05:35 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDirector Michèle Stephenson joins the show to discuss her award-winning documentary Stateless. In 1937, tens of thousands of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent were exterminated by the Dominican army on the basis of anti-black racism. Fast-forward to 2013: the Dominican Republic’s Supreme Court stripped the citizenship of anyone with Haitian parents, retroactive to 1929, rendering more than 200,000 people stateless. Stateless follows the grassroots campaign of a young attorney named ...
Jessica Kavana Dornbusch writer/director of the film Reefa
July 14, 2021 22:59 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWriter and director Jessica Kavana Dornbush joins the show to discuss her film REEFA which is based on the true story of Israel "Reefa" Hernandez Jr., an 18-year-old Colombian immigrant and art prodigy, who is spending his last summer in Miami with friends, family and his new girl Frankie before moving to New York City on an art scholarship. Israel and his friends skateboard the city streets and spray-paint the walls of Wynwood, Miami’s graffiti Mecca, When Israel decides to spray paint one l...