The Joe Budden Podcast

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Episode 771 | "Toxic Poetry" Oct 30, 2024

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Ice returns to his seat in the latest dudecast edition of the JBP as the guys begin with a conversation on caviar and whether it's white people's version of oxtail (18:52). 50 Cent turns down Donald Trump's $3 million offer to perform at his Madison Square Garden rally as the room then debates what their price would have to be (21:33), Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial and racist monologue (29:05), and Miami Heat unveil the statue of Dwyane Wade which is met by backlash and jokes from fans (41:34). The room then shades Joe's basketball skills which leads to a potential 1-on-1 match that involves games with both Ish and Marc Lamont Hill (56:20), Shaq faces backlash over his appearance on Angel Reese's podcast (1:13:48), Tyler, The Creator drops his new album 'Chromakopia' (1:51:00), and Joe shares his thoughts after the passing of DJ Clark Kent due to colon cancer (2:17:16). Also, Tory Lanez seeks disciplinary action against his former attorney (2:28:20), the guys want Haunted Houses to make a resurgence (2:42:16), did Winnie and Kevin from 'The Wonder Years' sleep together (2:49:20), Joe responds to the internet clipping up his Lil Durk & J. Cole comments (2:50:10), Tony Rock addresses not being cast in Chris Rock movies and the crew debates if they agree with his stance or not (3:06:00), and more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Alfonzo Hunter - "Weekend Thang"

Ice | GloRilla - "LET HER COOK"

Parks | Canibus (feat. Panama P.I.) - "How We Roll"

Ish | TheARTI$t - "Soul On Fire"

Episode 770 | "Mr. Plus 1" Oct 26, 2024

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The JBP kicks off the latest episode with questions for Ish after he was spotted courtside with Marc Lamont Hill at the Sixers & Bucks game earlier this week (22:25) before Joe discusses speaking at Steve Stoute's SelectCon NYC event (27:44). Lil Durk has been arrested over an alleged murder-for-hire plot as the room shares what information has been made available to the public (30:30) and the difficulty in podcasting about such stories (57:30). In new music, Summer Walker drops a new single 'Heart Of A Woman' (1:35:36), the crew debates if the Menendez Brothers should be granted parole (1:46:15), as well as whether Joe had any disagreements with Punch TDE's tweet about Hip Hop Journalism (2:01:55). Also, **TRIGGER WARNING** a mother is suing an AI company over the death of her son (2:33:20), E. coli outbreaks (2:48:50), Part of the Show (3:03:19), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Babyface & Muni Long - "The Recipe"

Parks | REASON - "Whatever"

Ish | Tailz. - "Free Time"

Melyssa | Elmiene & BADBADNOTGOOD - "Marking My Time"

Episode 769 | "Milk of Magnesia" Oct 23, 2024

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In the latest episode, Marc Lamont Hill takes his seat with the JBP as the room reacts to Joe's viral moment over the weekend (13:10) before a quick recap of Parks' birthday party (23:46). The New York Liberty take home the 2024 WNBA Championship (28:05) while Angel Reese's outfit for Game 5 has caused some commotion (34:55), the New York Yankees are headed to the World Series (38:55), and Joe shares a quick story of his recent injury (44:18). SZA interviews Kendrick Lamar for Harper's BAZAAR fashion magazine (55:25) as he shares what 'Not Like Us' means to him and the gang discusses doing interviews with your friends vs. other journalists, Joe reminds everyone that it is illegal to go through your significant others phone (1:17:55), and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts eight new acts (1:38:36). Also, the JBP discusses a proposed mandate from strippers when it comes to throwing money & payouts (1:49:40), Kamala Harris' campaign continues to try to attract black male voters while being publicly called names (2:03:21), Part of the Show (2:55:22), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Leon Thomas - "SAFE PLACE"

Parks | Tyler, The Creator - "Noid"

Ish | BARii - "Barbershop"

Melyssa | October London (feat. Boney James) - "All I Want Is You"

Episode 768 | "Silent Harp" Oct 19, 2024

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Joe kicks things off by showing love to DJ Clark Kent (3:02) before dedicating this episode to 9-5 workers and firing back at those who have been kicking his back in for his comments about them (4:33). In music, the JBP condemns BET for the embarrassment that was the BET Hip-Hop Awards (33:10), addresses Tommy Richman for submitting "Million Dollar Baby" in all of the Rap GRAMMY categories (49:08), salutes Tyler, the Creator for deciding to release his upcoming album 'Chromakopia' on a Monday (1:07:19), and makes sense of rumors that Michael Jackson beat Tupac up for dating Quincy Jones' daughter (1:19:23). Later, Joe asks if men can harp on things (1:30:45) and reveals he is going to buy a camper in his 50s (1:36:01) before the gang discusses updates in both Safaree and DJ Mustard's domestic disputes (1:40:40), reactions to Big Meech's release from prison (1:50:28), the mystique surrounding parties before social media (2:00:40), Liam Payne of One Direction's passing (2:17:16), a LinkedIn co-founder saying that 9-5 jobs will be extinct by 2034 (2:25:12), people now being able to communicate through their dreams (2:36:02), Parks' experiences at nude beaches and being courted by men (2:39:30), what's next for Bronny James after his disappointing preseason (2:46:53), the billboards marketing Season 2 of Improper Improv (2:56:11), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Ambré - "SWV"

Ice | BigXthaPlug - "Leave Me Alone"

Parks | Benny the Butcher & 38 Spesh - "Money Counter"

Ish | Jon Vinyl - "War"

Melyssa | Berhana - "Golden"

Episode 767 | "Gear Grinders" Oct 16, 2024

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Ian Dunlap returns to the JBP as the room begins with Melyssa Ford's recent tweets (2:39) before QueenzFlip recaps his time at the Wild 'n Out show over the weekend (18:34). Joe & Ish then gets to story time and shares their experience out at a 'Paddle of the Sexes' event (20:42), TD Bank has been hit with a $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering (54:46), and the crew debates what makes a good mediator (1:00:50) and if there is an issue with men who move off of hearsay (1:10:12). Former NBA player and coach Sam Mitchell seemingly doxxed NBA TV co-host Chris Miles after an awkward live interaction (1:16:57), RJ Barrett allegedly owes an escort some money (1:27:53), and Lyfe Jennings says NPR's Tiny Desk rejected him from their show (1:41:40). Also, the room discusses how they handle criticism (1:55:00), Joe shares some tidbits about the blessings that come from podcasting as well as how paranoia affects work ethic (2:04:54), Ian brings a list of conspiracy theorist topics (2:41:50), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Ravyn Lenae (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) – "Dream Girl"

Ice | Pharrell Williams (feat. Tyler, The Creator) - "VIRGINIA Boy (Remix)"

Parks | Ka - "I Love (Mimi, Moms, Kev)"

Ish | Amaria - "Fly"

Melyssa | Gallant (feat. Nao) - "Centigrade."

Episode 766 | "Good Kid, Good City" Oct 12, 2024

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Another dudecast is in effect for the latest JBP episode as they begin with a discussion on if they wash their own clothes (2:19) before they react to J. Cole's latest record 'Port Antonio' in which he addresses his feelings following the fallout of the Drake & Kendrick Lamar beef (22:40). The room also discusses if new music is being devalued when it drops on Instagram instead of DSPs (1:17:30), GloRilla's drops her debut studio album 'GLORIOUS' (1:42:10), and Rod Wave releases a new project titled 'Last Lap' (2:01:44). Elon Musk & Tesla preview humanoid Optimus robots (2:19:00), Harvard students creating futuristic smart glasses (2:32:49), a congratulations to Chaka Khan (2:37:03), the crew presses Ish about going out (2:43:30), Part of the Show (3:00:00), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Victoria Monét - "Love Is Stronger Than Pride"

Ice | Wynne (feat. Conductor Williams) - "Bad Girl"

Parks | Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib) - "Figaro"

Ish | Syamali - "California Rain"

Jaewon | Rod Wave - "Federal Nightmares"

Episode 765 | "Sorry Martha" Oct 09, 2024

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QueenzFlip returns to his chair as the JBP starts with a few airport stories (2:00) before Joe sends congratulations to Lizzo (40:28). Safaree attends Nicki Minaj's concert in Miami (45:55) which leads to a conversation about "fake stalking" your ex (54:13), can a gay person sleep you (1:23:50), Joe responds to the backlash over his DDG comments (1:25:20), and the room discusses whether or not the JBP co-hosts are cancelable (1:36:44). Cissy Houston, mother of Whitney Houston, passes at 91 (1:53:55), Drake's Instagram posting of Solange as well as putting fake friends on blast during his Toronto concert has the crew dive into a topic on digital warfare and his beef with JAY-Z (1:58:00), Financial abuse in relationships (2:47:25), Ish attends the Maxwell concert which included another stage appearance from Melyssa Ford (2:55:50) and Ice recaps Wale's Irving Plaza show (3:04:17), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Sterling Sims - "Jersey Shore 3"

Ice | Max B (feat. Stack Bundles & Mel Matrix) - "Refreshing"

Parks | GREA8GAWD - "BYE BYE SUMMER"

Ish | Leven & damn james! - "Vivians Freestyle"

Melyssa | Leon Thomas (feat. Wale) - "FEELINGS ON SILENT"

Emanny | Leon Thomas - "YES IT IS"

Episode 764 | "Booday" Oct 05, 2024

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The JBP kicks off the latest episode with the news that the Port Union has agreed to suspend their strike which leads to a quick apology from Joe over Perrier water (17:08). The Menendez Brothers are having their case revisited in light of new evidence (32:04), Social media suggests Stefon Diggs is the NFL player linked to Cardi B (42:40), and Jaguar Wright's interview with Piers Morgan has the room question how long before Diddy will go financially broke (55:24). Stephen A. Smith discusses his ESPN contract negotiations and uses Dak Prescott as a comparison as to why he deserves $100 million (1:13:30), Tommy Richman says he's not a hip-hop artist (1:21:20), and DDG announces split from Halle Bailey (1:32:54). Melyssa Ford responds to being in the news after rolling out her 'Hot & Bothered' podcast (1:47:27), Joe shares some of the challenges with podcaster expectations (1:53:20), Part of the Show (2:23:57), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Victoria Monét (feat. Thundercat) - "Don't Sleep"

Ice | BIG30 - "FACETIME WITH MY MAMA"

Parks | Terrace Martin & Cautious Clay - "Read The Room"

Ish | Poo Bear - "LAST OF US"

Melyssa | Cautious Clay - "Shook"

Episode 763 | "Barnacles" Oct 02, 2024

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The latest episode from the JBP dives in as the crew salutes Cardi B for her Paris Fashion Week (2:38) before reports of freak off tapes being sold in Hollywood involving a 'high profile' individual (18:50). The Judge in the Young Thug RICO trial blasts prosecutors for poor lawyering (22:49), Melyssa Ford shares about her night out with the guys at the strip club (31:25) as well as the latest on her new podcast (39:42), Lil Yachty's podcast co-host Mitch eludes to the fact that 'A Safe Place' may have published its final episode (47:05), and Joe shares his thoughts about the New York Knicks blockbuster trade over the weekend (1:12:08). In new music, Leon Thomas releases his second studio album 'MUTT' (1:22:30), the JBP has a debate over the current sound in R&B following Mario's new single 'Space' (1:28:45), and port workers strike begins across the East and Gulf Coasts (1:40:51). Also, DaBaby puts out a new project (1:58:08), the crew reacts to Usher feeding Halle Bailey a cherry at his concert (2:00:55), Pras is suing Lauryn Hill (2:06:15), J. Cole's recent features with Daylyt & Tee Grizzley (2:18:39), a few more unfortunate passings of legends in the sports and entertainment world (2:27:07), Part of the Show (2:34:10), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | Ambré - "LMK"

Ice | DaBaby - "In a Minute (Intro)"

Parks | Blu & Exile (feat. Ahmad Anwar) - "Valley Of Kings"

Ish | Sasha Keable (feat. 6LACK) - "Take Your Time"

Melyssa | Jorja Smith - "The One"

Emanny | Day26 - "For Me"

Episode 762 | "Gas Station Kings" Sep 28, 2024

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The latest episode from the JBP opens with a conversation on insurance rates and crash outs before turning to Cardi B and Offset airing each other out on the internet (27:43). The cast then engages in a heated debate about 'cheating up' and relationship toxicity (37:00), Offset accuses Cardi of cheating on him while pregnant as the cast discuss whether or not they believe it (1:22:30), and Cardi also leaks texts between the two (1:42:09). New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions (1:51:55), and further news on P. Diddy's indictment as his lawyer reveals he wants to testify at his trial while Costco debunks the baby oil claims (2:24:52). Also, Naomi Campbell has been banned from being a charity trustee (2:44:40), the room debates if they would dub Eartha Kitt on the casting couch (2:52:10), the JBP issues thoughts and prayers to the family of Marcellus Williams (3:02:15), Derrick Rose's retirement (3:07:25), and much more.

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Sleeper Picks:

Joe | ELHAE - "A.N.O."

Ice | Maxo Kream (feat. Tyler, the Creator) - "Cracc Era"

Parks | Daylyt & J. Cole - "A Plate Of Collard Greens"

Ish | ANGELIKK - "Soon Enough"

Melyssa | alayna - "Who Am I Now"

Emanny | Journey Montana - "YOU"