The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 782 | "Gym Valedictorian" Dec 07, 2024

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Ian Dunlap joins the crew for the latest episode as the JBP begins with a topic on popular privilege (20:54) before moving to their reactions to the UnitedHealthCare CEO who was killed in NYC (26:00). Young Thug's lawyer reacts to YSL Shannon and Yak Gotti being acquitted (34:05), what is memecoin (46:28), and QueenzFlip's game brings Emanny into the fold (1:01:40). Andrew Schulz' comments about Kendrick Lamar (1:12:35), Jasmin Brown speaks on her relationship with Cam Newton (1:47:49) which leads to a conversation on giving up your career for happiness (1:51:30), and why are music sales down? (2:19:33). Also, the jury in the Daniel Penny-Jordan Neely trial fails to reach a unanimous vote (2:26:05), Flip asks the room about receiving gifts from friends for the holiday while in a relationship (2:36:53), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Ice | Lil Wayne - "Best Rapper Alive"

Parks | aroomfullofmirrors - "Wonton Soup"

Ish | THEY. - "Straight Up"

Melyssa | Nick Hakim - "I Don't Know"

Episode 781 | "Pepticides" Dec 04, 2024

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The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with a revelation from Melyssa Ford (28:10) before the room discusses when the pod basketball game is due (36:08). The jury begins deliberations in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely (44:15), the cast discusses the recent 'Pod Wives' episode on Patreon (56:47), and Tyrod Taylor files an eviction lawsuit on Draya Michele (1:18:19). Roddy Ricch says a vlogger tried to extort him for his Grammy award (1:31:55), Kendrick Lamar announces a stadium tour with SZA (1:41:22), and J. Cole is set to perform at Madison Square Garden while his latest Inevitable audio episode includes a story or two about JAY-Z (1:48:10). Also, Kendrick's first week numbers for 'GNX' are in (2:31:30), Joe has a new segment titled 'Mel's Inner Thoughts' (2:36:12), the crew continues to react to Marc Lamont Hill's take on Tupac (2:51:15), reactions to the viral video of Travis Hunter and his fiancee following Colorado's win over Oklahoma State (3:12:00), Part of the Show (3:51:10), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Bell Biv Devoe - "Something In Your Eyes"

Ice | EST Gee - "The Streets"

Parks | Skyzoo - "Esoteric"

Ish | Sasha Keable - "WHY"

Melyssa | Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD - "Slow Burn"

Marc | A$AP Ferg (feat. Coco Jones) - "French Tips"

Episode 780 | "Go In That Corner" Nov 30, 2024

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Off of Thanksgiving, the JBP shares how their holiday went (13:05) before diving into the internet reactions from the previous episode (28:28). The room then walks through potential negotiations between Drake & UMG (33:47) as Joe explains why they should pay him, are Drake's petitions a way to get out of his deal with UMG (1:30:17), and Ice has a parenting question after an situation on Thanksgiving (1:56:00). Also, Joe apologizes to Jay Leno (2:03:53), Puff has been denied bail for a third time (2:07:17), R&B singer Khalid was outed by an ex (2:14:43), a magician plays a prank on Kai Cenat's livestream (2:17:45), Parks says 'GNX' may be Kendrick's best project (2:32:40), **SPOILER ALERT** Joe shares his review of Gladiator 2 (2:41:48), Part of the Show (2:48:48), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Gerald Levert - "Thinkin' Bout It"

Ice | Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, & Alus - "Outta Da Blue"

Parks | Babyface Ray, Boldy James, and Harry Fraud - "Shrink Wrap"

Ish | Odeal (feat. Summer Walker) - "You're Stuck"

Melyssa | Renee Harmoni - "Black And White"

Episode 778 | "Bottom Of The 9th" Nov 23, 2024

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The latest episode from the Bionic Six starts with a discussion on dressing your kids for school (2:08) before the room learns that Kendrick Lamar dropped a full album titled 'GNX' while recording live (23:36). The JBP then goes song by song reacting to the project while also predicting its first week sales (36:14), Ish has a debate about the 'bottom of the 9th' mentality (1:04:00), and Jay Leno suffers an injury after he seemingly fell down a hill (1:08:45). Future's interview with GQ says he felt slighted on 'Like That' as he claims he didn't know there was a beef (1:22:34), Jussie Smollet's conviction has been overturned (1:39:52), and Joe learns about premeditated murder (1:47:32). Also, Dr. J is hating again (2:13:45), Joe plays an audio trivia game with his co-hosts (2:33:35), the crew wonders whether Kendrick still has more music coming (2:39:45), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Emanny - "Other Side of Love"

Ice | Emanny (feat. Joe Budden) - "I Messed Up"

Parks | Emanny (feat. Joe Budden) - "Miss Me"

Ish | Tiana Major9 - "alone"

Melyssa | Justelle - "Saturn's Moon"

Episode 777 | "The Spectrum" Nov 20, 2024

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Kicking off the latest episode, Joe opens the show with a gift for Melyssa Ford (13:40) before Marc Lamont Hill addresses QueenzFlip about Improper Improv (24:02). The room then shares their reactions to the Mike Tyson & Jake Paul fight while giving their props to Amanda Serrano (51:23), Beyoncé will be performing on Christmas Day at halftime of the Ravens & Texans game on Netflix (1:07:38), and the first episode of J. Cole's new audio series 'Inevitable' has been released (1:18:10). The crew discusses JAY-Z album rumors (1:24:12), Joe doubles down on his Jaleel White comments after his appearance on 'The Breakfast Club' (1:42:07), 'X' has new terms & conditions that are driving users away from the platform (1:48:59), and another one bites the dust…(2:06:49). Also, the room debates with Joe about whether or not he's a show off (2:26:12), Shemar Moore's feelings about marriage receives hate from the internet (2:38:22) which leads to a conversation on the sexual spectrum (2:49:53), Tyler, The Creator's 'Camp Flog Gnaw' Festival (3:12:44), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | RIMON (feat. Dylan Sinclair) - "Lying"

Ice | Quando Rondo - "Could've Been Me"

Parks | Eto - "Long Way Home"

Melyssa | Jay Kent - "Texting"

Marc | Ché Noir (feat. Rapsody) - "Black Girl"

Episode 776 | "Love Out Loud" Nov 16, 2024

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In the latest episode, the crew reacts to Joe's Instagram post for his girl's birthday (9:47) before the room moves to their thoughts on Gillie & Wallo's advice to Kodak Black (28:42). Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to square off in a boxing match on Netflix as the room predicts the outcome of the fight and whether or not it will be staged (38:52), the internet is reacting Skai Jackson's baby daddy after he was arrested for violating parole (59:02), and footage is circulating of Offset getting into an altercation in Paris (1:18:37). John Krasinski has been named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive (1:40:43), Joe's rewatch of 'The Penguin' leads Ish to think people are overreacting about the show (1:46:05), and new reports from UFO experts on aliens living underwater (1:53:50). Also, Leon Thomas pulls up to the studio (1:57:57) as the R&B singer speaks about his latest album 'MUTT', his time living in Los Angeles, what his music plans are moving forward, and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Valiant - "Little Red Riding"

Ice | Morray - "Out The Hole"

Parks | Cordae (feat. Kanye West) - "No Bad News"

Ish | SAILORR - "POOKIE'S REQUIEM"

Melyssa | Ambré - "PT. II (DRAKE & DRIVE)"

Episode 775 | "That Tracks" Nov 13, 2024

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The Bionic Six & Marc Lamont Hill return to the airwaves as Marc begins by addressing each member of the JBP about the previous Patreon episode featuring Bernice Burgos (5:08). Joe then asks the room if they've noticed a difference in business conversations since the election (32:07), Quincy Jones leaves a fortune to his seven children (43:37), and Young Thug's 'X' account calls out Gunna before deleting the post (1:16:10). Denzel Washington is getting a role created for him in 'Black Panther 3' as retirement is also around the corner (1:42:20), **SPOILER ALERT** Joe speaks on 'The Penguin' finale (1:52:36), Doechii catches hate from the internet following her Grammy nomination (2:00:05), and Jaleel White turns down a 'Family Matters' reboot (2:13:54). Also, a debate on whether or not you're allowed to slide on your friend's cousin (2:44:03), Dr. Umar is set to return to the pod (3:24:08), Part of the Show (3:33:55), the room discusses whether they believe the amount of money Bernice was making as a bartender (4:12:30), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Darkoo & Rema - "Favourite Girl"

Ice | Payroll Giovanni - "Addicted 2 Results"

Parks | Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, & Killer Mike - "Ego Maniacs"

Ish | Mable - "Vitamins"

Melyssa | Kiana Ledé - "Space and Pussy"

Marc | Ab-Soul (feat. Vince Staples & Kamm Carson) - "California Dream"

Episode 774 | "Suckin & Jivin" Nov 09, 2024

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With the 2024 election in the rearview, Joe shares about the start of his health journey (22:00) before the Bionic Six & Marc Lamont Hill recap their thoughts following the presidential results from earlier in the week and reasons why Kamala Harris fell short (28:45). The 2025 Grammy Nominations have been released as the JBP reacts to song and album of the year categories (1:39:37), Ab-Soul drops his new album 'Soul Burger' (2:06:40), and DDG brings his and Halle Bailey's son on Kai Cenat's livestream (2:22:47) which leads the room to discuss coparenting and if men are good at apologizing (2:33:50), Marc questions QueenzFlip about his 'man of the house' take (2:55:30), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Ella Mai - "One Of These"

Ice | Tha Eastsidaz (feat. October London) - "Groove Bacc"

Parks | Ab-Soul (feat. JasonMartin & Thirsty P) - "All That"

Ish | PHABO & Josef Lamercier - "5000 Degrees"

Melyssa | Simi Liadi - "No Exchange'

Episode 773 | "Use It Or Lose It" Nov 06, 2024

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The JBP opens up their latest episode with a discussion on whether Ish is a gift-shamer (1:25) before Joe discusses how his pride and ego has been hurt once again by his friends (12:15). The room then talks about the chaos of Election Day (22:57), New York is under a Drought Watch (1:08:20), Lil WeezyAna Fest took place on Saturday which featured a Hot Boys reunion and comments from Wayne on the New Orleans Super Bowl Halftime Show (1:16:25), and Marc Lamont Hill starts a debate on Michael Jackson's 'Bad' vs. 'Off the Wall' (1:31:00). DeMar DeRozan returns to Toronto with Drake standing courtside (1:41:24), Joel Embiid has been suspended for pushing a reporter (2:10:30) which then leads the crew to ask whether people deserve to get punched in the face (2:16:40). Also, the JBP discusses which artists they'd cry over following the news of Quincy Jones passing at 91 (2:30:20), Joe has a question for the room about threesome babies (2:48:30), T.I. announces retirement from performing (3:06:00), Marc on having to deal with Philly athletes in the 2000s (3:11:27), Kai Cenat & Kodak Black's livestream (3:14:35), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Austin Millz & Jozzy - "Need I Say More"

Ice | Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre & Jhené Aiko - "Gorgeous"

Parks | BigXthaPlug - "Therapy Session"

Ish | Elmiene - "Crystal Tears"

Melyssa | Dee Gatti - "Timeless"

Marc | Freddie Gibbs - "It's Your Anniversary"

Episode 772 | "The Summer Track" Nov 02, 2024

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In the latest episode from the JBP, the crew begins with discussing their Halloween (20:28) before getting to Young Thug being released with a lengthy probation sentence (30:12). The JBP then discusses how Thug has to navigate a new music ecosystem and what it means for the rapper moving forward (57:40), Joe shares a story about his most recent night at 'Girls Love Karaoke' (1:18:29), and the projections for Tyler, The Creator's new album are in (1:30:20). Also, the room wonders how you compliment a man with a fire mouth (1:50:10), Meg Thee Stallion's Amazon Prime documentary (1:58:33), Ari Lennox's beef with Dreamville (2:31:44) leads to a debate on if an idea is more important than the execution (2:46:00), Mel's new podcast (2:59:33), questionable Halloween outfits for children (3:11:38), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Jacquees - "Baby Making"

Ice | Lloyd Banks - "Season Of The Psychos"

Parks | Che Noir (feat. Brady Watt & Abiodun Oyewole) - "Shadow Puppet"

Ish | Elijah Blake (feat. Kareen Lomax) - "Read The Room"

Melyssa | Mr. Carmack (feat. Kehlani) - "All In"