Dope Interviews

About Dope Interviews

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. If you are looking for a podcast that feels less like a lecture and more like a high-level conversation about life, subscribe now and discover why listeners call it one of the most engaging interview podcasts for entrepreneurship, sports, and pop culture. Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews (https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews) Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw) Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw) Rock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com (https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com) Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 (https://tel) 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 (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 (https://bit.ly/19Guest) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

19 Media Group

Category

business · society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Jul 2021

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

102 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   The Real Side of R&B | Jay Rush Jennings on music and entreprenurship

   Jay Rush Jennings joins Warren Shaw on Dope Interviews for a real conversation about R&B, family, finding your own sound, and navigating the music business without losing yourself in the process. Jay opens up about growing up in a musical family, learning discipline in the studio, and developing his own identity after working closely with his brother (Lyfe Jennings). He also explains the meaning behind his street soul approach, blending his upbringing, personal experiences, and the realities of the world around him into his music. The conversation gets candid when Jay discusses the shady side of the music industry, including questionable upfront-money promises, disappointing business deals, and why putting in the work matters more than believing every pitch that comes your way. Jay takes us behind the scenes of his single “On Me,” discussing the Pretty Ricky sample and the connection that helped bring the record together. He also talks about his upcoming project, possible collaborations, and why he wants his music to balance real-life storytelling with records that connect with women. Beyond the music, Jay shares how he's creating opportunities for other artists in his city through an affordable creative space for music, podcasting, and photography. He also reflects on a powerful live performance in Detroit that showed him how deeply his music could connect with the people closest to him. It's an honest conversation about artistry, business, family, entrepreneurship, and staying true to your sound while figuring out the game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews (https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews) Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw) Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw) Rock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com (https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com) Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 (https://tel) 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 (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 (https://bit.ly/19Guest)

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Conversation with a Billionaire | Sports Team Ownership with Orioles' David Rubenstein

   David Rubenstein on Sports Ownership & What It Really Takes to Run a Team. For the 100th episode of Dope Interviews, Warren Shaw sits down with David Rubenstein, controlling partner of the Baltimore Orioles and author of Inside the Owner's Box: Power and Leadership in Sports. Rubenstein shares the unlikely path that took him from a young Baltimore baseball fan who couldn't make his high school JV team to becoming an owner of the team he grew up watching. The conversation goes deep into the business of professional sports — from franchise valuations and championship culture to sports betting, analytics, ownership responsibilities, and the relationship between team owners and players. Rubenstein also shares lessons he's learned from fellow sports owners and explains why being an owner requires much more than simply having the money to buy a team. Warren and Rubenstein discuss the growing role of women in sports ownership, what prospective owners should understand before entering the business, and what Rubenstein himself might pursue next. It's a conversation about sports, business, leadership, money, community and the changing power structure of professional athletics — fitting topics for the 100th episode of Dope Interviews. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews (https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews) Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw) Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw) Rock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com (https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com) Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 (https://tel) 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 (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 (https://bit.ly/19Guest)

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Herbal Wellness & Why Health Gets Complicated

   Anthony Canelo, founder of Five to One Formulas, joins Warren Shaw for a deep conversation about holistic health, herbalism, wellness, entrepreneurship, and the journey that led him to build his own approach to health education. Anthony shares the personal health experience that changed the direction of his life, his introduction to holistic wellness, his time running a wellness center, and how those experiences eventually led to his work as an author and entrepreneur. He also explains the philosophy behind Five to One Formulas, his focus on simple formulas and transparency, and why he believes people can become overwhelmed by conflicting health information. The conversation touches on fasting, herbalism, first-principles thinking, the cost of wellness, Anthony's seven fundamentals of health, and his long-term vision for Five to One. Anthony also talks about his late father, who helped him start the company, and the motivation that keeps him committed to seeing the brand succeed. Plus, he previews his upcoming book, Overhand: The Masters of Throw, before taking on Warren's rapid-fire Dope or Nope game. It's a conversation about health, simplicity, curiosity, entrepreneurship, and staying committed to your purpose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss). Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews (https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviews) Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshaw) Follow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw (https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshaw) Rock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com (https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com) Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 (https://tel) 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 (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 (https://bit.ly/19Guest)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

87

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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