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- 2025
- First episode
About In The Mind of Dame
In The Mind of Dame is a weekly hangout where I talk about whatever’s been on my mind. Music, sports, movies, TV, books, self-improvement, pop culture, social-media trending topics —pretty much anything worth talking about. Think of it like a little community club where we break down what we’re watching, reading, listening to, and thinking about. If you want to laugh, learn something, or just hear some real thoughts once a week, you’re in the right place.
- Publisher
- ThatBoyDame
- Category
- music · society & culture · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 13 Nov 2025
- Latest episode
- 15 Jun 2026
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
15 Jun 2026
Episode 16 | I Owe Y'all One
In this episode, I make a overdue return to podcasting and give a life update on my employment and what stopped the podcast for a couple of months. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
12 Mar 2026
Episode 15 | Bruno Mars Album Review, Unlearning Patriarchy, Bam Adebayo 83, NFL Free Agency
Welcome Back!! We start the episode with a two week recap which included me spraining my ankle, quality time with my brothers, and seeing new movies in theaters (Scream 7 and Hoppers). To start the conversation, I give my thoughts on Bruno Mars new album, The Romantic and share my prediction on what to expect from Yeat's new album expected to be released on March 27. Following that, I share some insights I learned after reading bell hooks The Will to Change and share how I utilize the information I learned in my daily life currently. Getting into some sports talk, I talk about Jayson Tatum's return to basketball and Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points against the hometown Washington Wizards. I give my thoughts on some of the moves in NFL free agency and thoughts on the Steelers front office decisions. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
26 Feb 2026
Episode 14 | Baby Keem Album Review, This Week in the NBA, Community Q&A
In this episode. I start with a jam packed week review which included seeing the new Steph Curry produced movie GOAT, going to the Wizards vs Hornets game for my Dad's birthday and more. I share my thoughts on Baby Keem's new album Casino and the collab album of Larry June, Curren$y, and the Alchemist called Spiral Staircases. I then share an development in thought after I learn about a condition called maladaptive daydreaming and share a mindset I have been trying to carry on with as of late. Following that, I give my thoughts on the latest in the NBA this season and sharing my favorite teams I like to watch on League Pass. To end the episode, I answer some questions from the community, which included my travel aspirations for this year, my thoughts on college, old generation vs new generation in knowledge, and revisiting old Kendrick music. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
19 Feb 2026
Episode 13 | All Star Weekend, KD Burner Account, State of the World, Male Loneliness
In this episode of In The Mind of Dame, I started with the usual week recap which included dinner solo at Texas Roadhouse, new job interview, and a trip to the movies to see Crime 101. After that, I dive into a polarizing All Star Weekend, which included an exciting All Star game, Kevin Durant burner account getting exposed, and LeBron's comments about Israel. I then talk about Baby Keem's new album coming out on Friday and my excitement level for the upcoming project. Following that, we cover my opinion on the state of the world and how I feel about everything going on politically and to finish the episode, I cover the male loneliness epidemic and my tips on how to overcome it for the fellas. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
14 Feb 2026
Episode 12 | A Dissertation of J. Cole's The Fall Off
Welcome back once again! In todays episode, I start with a week recap that included a Super Bowl watch party and a failed attempt at trying to meet J. Cole. I then give a review of J. Cole's potential album The Fall Off and give my thoughts on the album, from the story in Disc 29, the sequencing, favorite quotables, and much more from the album. To finish the episode, I give a recap of the Super Bowl and share my thought on Bad Bunny's halftime performance. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
5 Feb 2026
Episode 11 | Don Toliver Album Review, Super Bowl Prediction, Grammy Recap
Happy Black History Month! In this episode, I give a week recap that includes checking out a new movie called 'Send Help' and share a story of the theater experience and the listening session to Don Toliver's new album , Octane. I share my thoughts on the album, how it fares in comparison to the rest of his discography and how I felt about the mixed reviews I seen on social media. After that, I share an experience in which I rewatched my story archives on Instagram and talk about the importance of capturing moments in your seasons of life and reflect on what I learned from looking back at those memories. We are a couple days away from the Super Bowl and I share the interesting stories going into the big game and make my prediction on who I think will come out victorious. To wrap up the episode, I recap the Grammys and talk about the winners and performances from the show and give my music recommendation of the week. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
29 Jan 2026
Episode 10 | First Milestone
Welcome back! In todays episode, I start with a recap of the past week which included a snowstorm, some bowling and reading per usual. Diving into the topics, I share my thoughts on Don Toliver's new album, Octane, set to release on January 30th and share my expectations and anticipating features and producers. I also give my personal ranking of Don Toliver albums and share which is the best and which is the worst from his discography. Following that, I give a review of J Cole's 4 new freestyles and give my thoughts on the commentary surrounding the lyrics and Cole's place in hip hop. To round out the episode, another week of Pittsburgh Steelers rant as the Steelers hire Mike McCarthy as their new head coach and give a recap on the Conference Championship games from the past weekend. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
22 Jan 2026
Episode 9 | I'M NOT DUMB!!
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome backkkkkkkkk!! In this episode, I start with the usual week recap which included celebrating my grandmothers birthday and watching Dead Man's Wire in the theaters this past weekend. Diving into the topics list, I start with a review of A$AP Rocky's new album, 'Don't Be Dumb'. Following that, I give my thoughts on the backlash for Kai Cenat's new reading journey and whether it is performative or not. To round out the episode, I recap the divisional round of the NFL playoffs and share my picks for the Conference championships and give a music recommendation of the week. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
15 Jan 2026
Episode 8 | The Fall Off is Coming!
In this episode, I start off with the usual weekend recap and share how this past week has been including trying a new brunch spot, daily habits, TikTok mindset shift and the start of film 2026. We then start the list of topics with the announcement of J. Cole's new album 'The Fall Off' releasing on 2/6 and I share my expectations on the upcoming album. After that, I talk about a topic that caused a stir on the timeline the past two days, which is the Jacksonville reporter comforting Liam Cohen after the Jag's playoff loss. I also share my newfound respect for Kai Cenat after he shares what he has been up to since his streaming absence. To round off the episode, I give my thought on the past Wild Card weekend in the NFL which featured my Steelers taking an L to the Texans and led to Coach Tomlin stepping down and give my divisional round predictions. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame Follow Damian on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@thatxboyxdame
8 Jan 2026
Episode 7 | Save the Children
In this episode, I start off with a quick week recap in which I talk about building routines, a solo trip to DC, and a phone conspiracy theory. After the week recap, I start with the latest controversy between Adin Ross, Doechii, and Glasses Malone regarding Ross's comments on Doechii. Following that, I talk about the lack of regulation in college sports and the James Nnaji story. To get some music conversation in, I give my thoughts on A$AP Rocky latest single, 'Punk Rock' and share which Travis Scott album I think is better between Rodeo and Astroworld. To finish the episode, I talk about the Steelers massive win against the Ravens and give my NFL Wild Card picks and share an album recommendation for the week. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! ttps://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame
1 Jan 2026
Episode 6 | New Year, New Me 2026
HAPPY NEW YEAR! In a new episode recorded right after the ball dropped, I start the episode with Happy New Year wishes and gives a Christmas recap and life updates from the past two weeks. I then talks about what 2025 was like and shares what mindset for 2026 is and what my 2026 New Years Resolutions are. After that, I talk about Tory Lanez releasing Chixtape mixtape trilogy on streaming services and I share my thoughts on it. Following that, I share my most anticipated albums for 2026 and finish the episode with my NFL Week 18 picks. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ https://www.instagram.com/damescreativeoutlet Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame
11 Dec 2025
Episode 5 | Yoga Beat Me Up, But Here’s the Episode
In this week’s episode of In The Mind of Dame, I kick things off with a little life recap — including my first experience trying yoga and my thoughts on Kevin Hart’s new standup special, Acting My Age. After that, I answer a couple of big-picture questions from a friend about where the world is headed and what success and happiness even mean today. Then I slide into the sports talk: the Steelers’ latest victory, LeBron’s scoring streak coming to an end, and the surprise news of Philip Rivers signing with the Colts. I break down the current NBA storylines, give my NBA Cup predictions, and finish off with my NFL Week 15 picks. Chill vibes, big thoughts, and plenty of sports talk — tap in. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame
4 Dec 2025
Episode 4 | Lane Kiffin Leaves, Steelers Lose, and My Spotify Wrapped
In this week’s episode of In The Mind of Dame, I kick things off with a quick recap of my Thanksgiving and a look at my Black Friday shift. Then I dive into the recent controversy at the University of Oklahoma, including a student’s essay on gender norms that’s got everyone talking. From there, I break down Lane Kiffin’s shocking move from Ole Miss to LSU and the overall chaos that is college football right now. I also get into the NBA trend of players having fans removed mid-game and whether it’s getting out of hand. I switch gears to review The Alchemist, sharing my takeaways from one of the most talked-about books in modern self-growth. Then it’s back to football as I react to the Steelers’ latest loss to the Bills and why it might finally be time to consider life after Mike Tomlin. I wrap it up with my NFL Week 14 picks, my album recommendation of the week, and a rundown of my Spotify Wrapped. A packed, laid-back episode—tap in! Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame
27 Nov 2025
Episode 3 | Gratitude, Gambles, and Good Music — A Thanksgiving Special
Happy Thanksgiving!! In this special edition of In The Mind of Dame, I talks about a number of topics. I start with showing gratitude especially for all you guys who apart of this journey with me. I then talk about the latest sports gambling controversies and why I think we should just stop doing it in general. Next, I talk about how creative and funny Trapped in the Closet is and how it has aged over the years. For music news on this episode, I give my thoughts on the new releases from Lil Uzi Vert, Mavi, and SoFaygo. To end the episode, I rant about how miserable watching the Pittsburgh Steelers have been and give my NFL Week 13 picks. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame
21 Nov 2025
Episode 2 | Film Takes, Album Thoughts, and NFL Week 12 Picks
In this episode of In The Mind of Dame, I give a number of reviews on films and albums. I give two film reviews for the new movies Now You See Me: Now You Don't and The Running Man. I then give my thoughts on the new albums from Summer Walker and Wale and share how Tyler, the Creator's album Call Me If You Get Lost and his interview with Meta has been a source of motivation for me lately. To round out the episode, I talk about the crazy amount of injuries going around in the NBA and give my Week 12 NFL picks. Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame
13 Nov 2025
Episode 1 | Wanna be Heard
Welcome to first episode of In The Mind of Dame. A podcast by Damian Shaw in which weekly I will cover topics that I NEED to get my thoughts off about. No episode will be the same. In this episode, I talk about where I am at regarding my faith and some tools that I have been using lately to grow spiritually. Following that, I cover the recent situation between Westside Gunn and being removed from a WWE live event. To end the episode, I give a music and movie recommendation that you guys should check out! Follow In The Mind of Dame on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/inthemindofdame/ Follow Damian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thatxboyxdame/ Subscribe to Damian's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBoyDame
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