The WORST episodes of The Shop: Uninterrupted

#1 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs Senate Bill 206 into law. Diddy reflects on changing the narrative in the music industry. Bill Hader looks back at his time on SNL.

#2 - "I'm getting love from the GOATs"

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2023

We got 5 on it! Tap back into The Shop with actor and producer Damson Idris, rapper DaBaby, artist Hebru Brantley, gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Damson describes the influences that helped shape his character Franklin Saint on the critically acclaimed TV series Snowfall, DaBaby reflects on his recent trials, tribulations and mistakes, and why he sees them as blessings, Hebru shares the story on his rise as an artist, including how he got one of his first major pieces in Jay-Z's hands, and Katelyn recounts the pressure of the social media spotlight after her viral 2019 Collegiate Challenge floor routine. Plus, the crew gives The Shop it's flowers! Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop you can't lie.

#3 - "I just be looking for a LeBron hater"

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2022

Pull up a chair and join multi-hyphenate Donald Glover, actor/writer Quinta Brunson, artist J Balvin, quarterback Lamar Jackson, marketing executive Paul Rivera, entrepreneur Maverick Carter, and NBA superstar LeBron James. Donald reveals how being petty lead to his biggest hit, Quinta shares how she balances comedy with serious issues, LeBron explains why he's always on the look out for haters, Lamar breaks down why everybody in the NFL hates going against Aaron Donald, and J Balvin discusses his new outlook on life since the pandemic. Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop you can't lie.

#4 - "If my mama played for the Clippers.."

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2022

It's a hoop lovers dream on this episode of The Shop, filmed in front of a live audience at the LeBron James Innovation Center on the campus of Nike’s World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Sit back and join 3x WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie, 4x NBA Champion Draymond Green, NBA Sneaker King & NBA Champion P.J. Tucker, marketing executive Paul Rivera, entrepreneur Maverick Carter, and NBA superstar LeBron James. Lisa discusses motherhood as a professional athlete, Draymond shares which games are the hardest to play, P.J. Tucker reflects on being the NBA's sneaker king, and LeBron shares one of his biggest accomplishments as an athlete. Then, the crew breaks down the impact of Serena Williams on culture and more. Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop you can't lie.

#5 - Is there a limit to greatness?

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/20/2022

The best in the biz pull up for The Shop Season 5 Finale! Sit back and join Actress, Producer and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross, Trap Superstar Anuel AA, & Actor, Producer and Writer Aldis Hodge, Marketing Executive Paul Rivera and Entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Tracee discusses the power of words and manifestation, Anuel reflects on becoming a superstar while in prison and Aldis gets real about battling imposter syndrome. Kick up your feet and remember… in the barbershop you can’t lie.

#6 - "I put everything on the line"

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2023

The Shop is back open for business! Grab a seat for the Season 6 premiere with NFL All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs, undefeated boxer Ryan Garcia, award-winning country music artist Kane Brown, actor & comedian Desi Banks, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Stefon recounts the moment when his teammate and friend Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field, Ryan breaks down his mindset every time he steps into the ring, Kane reflects on the moment he first realized he was biracial, and Desi shares how stand-up changed his life and previews his rap career. Plus, Ryan previews his upcoming showdown with Gervonta "Tank" Davis in April. Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop you can't lie.

#7 - "Father time is inevitable"

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/6/2023

It's time to talk shop with 2x NBA champion and NC A&T golfer J.R. Smith, singer and actress Chloe Bailey, WNBA star and ESPN Basketball Analyst Chiney Ogwumike, producer, director and actor Kenya Barris, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. J.R. talks about his growth and mental health struggles during his NBA career and his decision to attend an HBCU after retirement, Chloe speaks on her upcoming projects and the first time she felt separated from her sister, Halle, Chiney explains how she earned her respect on and off the court as a broadcaster, and Kenya shares why he gets backlash for telling Black stories. Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop you can't lie.

#8 - "You got to be Jordan or LeBron"

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/1/2023

The Shop is back open with Episode 7 featuring actor Wood Harris, comedian and actor J.B. Smoove, dancehall artist Shenseea, actress Dominique Fishback, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Wood recounts starring in cult classic films like Remember The Titans and Above The Rim, as well as working on the LeBron James biopic Shooting Stars, J.B. Smoove explains the unorthodox, yet brilliant, improvisation that makes Curb Your Enthusiasm must-see TV, Shenseea talks creating an entirely new genre within dancehall, and Dominique shares how she was determined to challenge herself as an actress by taking the lead role in Swarm. Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop, you can't lie.

#9 - "[In] the NBA, you become a man fast"

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/15/2023

There’s no better outlet that provides knowledge, perspective, and leadership than The Shop. To close out Season 6, 12-time NBA All-Star point guard Chris Paul, rapper & activist Killer Mike, NBA head coach Ty Lue, and actor & producer LaKeith Stanfield join marketing executive Paul Rivera and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. CP3 describes the emotional rollercoaster of publishing his book and the life lessons he learned from his late grandfather, Ty Lue talks what it actually means to be a "player's coach" in the NBA, Killer Mike explains the importance of mentorship to influence the Black community, and LaKeith illustrates why activism today hinges upon being active. Plus, the crew weighs in on Ja Morant and the responsibility they have to inform, educate and lead the next generation. Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop, you can't lie.

#10 - Nelly, Cedric The Entertainer & Becky Hammon Talk WNBA and the Hardest Era in Hip Hop

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2024

The wait is over. Grab a virtual seat in #TheShop for the Season 7 premiere with co-hosts Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera as they're joined by entrepreneur and investor Nelly, back-to-back WNBA Champion, 6x WNBA All-Star and Naismith Hall of Famer Becky Hammon and actor, comedian, director and producer Cedric The Entertainer. The crew discusses snubs, disses, respect, disrespect, business and everything in between.

#11 - Davante Adams, Michael Rubin, Tiffany Haddish, Bob Kraft on Black NFL coaches

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/28/2024

We're back! Co-hosts Maverick Carter and Paul Rivera are joined by CEO and entrepreneur Michael Rubin, 3x All-Pro wideout Davante Adams, comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. The crew talks building businesses, Black head coaches in the NFL, the importance of keeping the right circle around you, navigating criticism and so much more... This is where culture shapes up.

#12 - LeBron, Travis Scott, Ice Spice, Ochocinco, Sauce Gardner and J-Rod on Awards & Snubs

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2024

Maverick and PR speak to LeBron about never winning Defensive Player of the Year, the importance of a strong inner circle and why he steered away from playing football. Travis gives his thoughts on his GRAMMYs snub, his love of performing and his overall approach to creativity. Ice Spice talks about her come-up in New York City and walks the guys through her GRAMMYs experience. Sauce talks about his early success in the league, going up against the best receivers in the NFL and how he approaches his role on the field. Ocho talks about raw talent vs hard work, his strategy of trash-talk and more. Julio discusses baseball culture in the Dominican Republic and transitioning into the big leagues.

#13 - LL COOL J, Lena Waithe, Teddy Swims & Mo Gilligan on Fame and Evolving as Creatives

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2024

#14 - mgk, GloRilla, Hit-Boy, Johnny Manziel & Alycia Baumgardner on Mistakes & Come-Ups

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/20/2024

The crew is back! Paul Rivera and Maverick Carter sit with a star-studded group this week: Johnny Manziel, GloRilla, mgk, Hit-Boy and Alycia Baumgardner. Johnny and the guys analyze his legendary college career, the good and the bad, his growth over the years and reminisce on his past working relationship with Maverick. mgk talks about coming up in Cleveland, memories being more valuable than money and being in the rap game for respect. GloRilla talks about the come-up, her family’s early reactions to her music, money management and the importance of having a strong team. Hit-Boy discusses his relationship with his father Big Hit, from making music to making up for lost time, career production highlights and bad publishing deals. Alycia walks the group through her approach in the ring, integrity as an athlete and representation as a woman in boxing. You don’t want to miss this one.

#15 - Wiz Khalifa, Dana White, Steve-O & Sloane Stephens on UFC Brutality & Negativity

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/2024

Dana talks about what makes the UFC special and different from other sports, building the brand and not caring what others think. Sam Jay opens up about her growth as a comedian, stand-up stories while coming up in Boston and always being present. Brent discusses starting as a rapper before singing, his writing approach and being a music executive. O’Malley talks about how he first got into fighting, his preparation as a professional and how that approach informs his lifestyle. Wiz breaks down how he brings people together through music, why he first got into sparring and the benefits of martial arts. Steve-O reminisces on the Jackass era, craving attention and how he’s evolved over the years. Sloane shares tennis stories, from her longest match to how she breaks down her opponents, and talks about taking her mom to a UFC event.

#16 - Episode 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2021

Maverick Carter is joined by NBA All Star from the Atlanta Hawks Trae Young; Grammy-winning DJ, record executive and author DJ Khaled; rapper, songwriter and activist Meek Mill; NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young; journalist and media personality Jemele Hill; and SpringHill Company CMO Paul Rivera.

#17 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/3/2019

Kevin Hart shares the importance of teaching his kids the value of hard work. Lil Nas X tells the crew why he decided to come out while he’s still on top. Kevin Love and Charlamagne tha God discuss their struggle with anxiety.

#18 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/2020

Former President Barack Obama joins LeBron James and Maverick Carter to talk sports, politics, and more ahead of the 2020 election.

#19 - Episode 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/2021

#20 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/14/2019

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reflect on their experience filming Bad Boys and what it's like reprising their roles over 20 years later. CC Sabathia opens up about retirement and Chance the Rapper shares why he didn't sign a record deal.

#21 - Episode 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2020

In this edition, Maverick Carter is joined by NFL superstar quarterback, NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes; leading American film star Chadwick Boseman; Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young; American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Roddy Ricch; actress, comedian and author Tiffany Haddish; agency executive, entrepreneur and author Steve Stoute; and marketing executive Paul Rivera.

#22 - Episode 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2021

LeBron James and Maverick Carter return for the season premiere with iconic music mogul Jay-Z; rapper and songwriter Bad Bunny; WNBA superstar Nneka Ogwumike; and marketing executive Paul Rivera to discuss confidence on the big stage, parenthood, and Wrestlemania.

#23 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2019

Anthony Davis and LeBron trade stories about life in the league. Meek Mill breaks down the criminal justice system, and 2 Chainz explains how he got his name.

#24 - "This is the most dangerous sport"

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2022

We're stepping out of the chair and into the ring this week on The Shop. Join boxer and lightning rod Jake Paul, comedian and late-night host Amber Ruffin, UFC heavyweight champion and world record holder for hardest punch Francis Ngannou, international music sensation Romeo Santos, marketing executive Paul Rivera, and entrepreneur Maverick Carter. Jake reveals the boxing legends who have taken him under their wings, Amber recounts rebounding from her Saturday Night Live rejection, Francis discusses his motivations in the octagon, and Romeo reveals how he overcame his stage fright using comedy. Plus, Jake and Francis discuss fighter pay disparity in the UFC and debate the merits of a fighter's union. Kick up your feet and remember...in the barbershop you can't lie.

#25 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2020

Whoopi Goldberg explains how she found longevity in the entertainment space. Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe discuss sexism and how the WNBA and NWSL are progressing.