Episode 943 | "Spinach Dip"
Joe kicks off this 4th of July weekend show by recapping his first few days living with his girl and her kids (0:55) before Mona details her recent viral altercation (22:41) and the room reacts to the new video from Pooh Shiesty's Gucci Mane robbery (28:42). Later, India Arie expresses concern over Yung Miami's "Spend Dat" (44:04), a wild week in the NBA's offseason (1:13:13), and Lonzo Ball speaks publicly about his parents' separation (1:29:47). The crew also discusses the couple that climbed the Empire State Building (1:50:44), Coco Jones opening up about the struggles she currently faces as an artist (1:56:07), Lil Wayne skipping out on his first tour date (2:11:34), the leadup to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding (2:30:09), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 942 | "Universally Cool"
The JBP kicks off this episode with a discussion about Atlantic City (29:00) before turning to their thoughts on the 2026 BET Hip-Hop Awards hosted by Druski (39:30). The crew also shares their reactions to the D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill tributes (1:05:14), Bow Wow's Tiny Desk appearance (1:28:05), and Amber Rose on the message she gives to her kids (1:48:32). Also, Jussie Smollett appearance at Harlem Pride (2:03:27), Malik Beasley has been indicted in sports gambling probe (2:25:05), former Titans running back Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis (2:47:18), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 941 | "9th Wonder Is Listening"
The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with the B2K and Pretty Ricky Verzuz (35:15) before moving to Big Daddy Kane's recent Barz Open Challenge (57:54). In new music, T.I.'s album 'KILL THE KING' (1:11:45) drops along with Benny the Butcher's 'The Plugs I Met 2.5' (1:17:05), and kwn's 'and all pride aside' (1:27:40). Lizzo's new project was met with low first-week sales which leads the room to discuss the change in direction from artists and music labels (1:31:43), new evidence in the Pooh Shiesty robbery case (1:42:36), and the cast doesn't care for Richard Jefferson's joke to Jay Williams during the 2026 NBA Draft (1:55:00). Also, the JBP discusses Lavar Ball's comments following the news that he and his wife are separating (2:15:00), Jenifer Lewis' appearance on Keke Palmer's podcast (2:34:05), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 940 | "Good Kids"
The latest episode from the JBP begins with reactions to Mona going viral over the weekend (18:10) before turning to Clive Davis' passing at 94 (34:26). Earth, Wind & Fire's documentary hits HBO (57:15), Joe walks back his B2K/Pretty Ricky prediction (1:13:13), and the internet calls out Brandon Marshall (1:32:45). Also, the crew reacts to one of Ne-Yo's girlfriends speaking out about their relationship (1:52:48), Foolio's killers have been sentenced (2:20:15), Floyd Mayweather has been hit with a lawsuit days after a felony charge (2:37:00), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 933 | "STFU Janice"
The JBP kicks off this episode with the cast debating if Drake's 'Janice STFU' is about Joe (26:24) before turning to Latto's new album 'Big Mama' (39:09). The room then has a discussion about love albums and songs (50:09), 6LACK's project 'Love is the New Gangsta' (1:01:05), and Game 7 of the Spurs-Thunder series is this weekend (1:18:21). Marc Lamont Hill was principal for a day while Parks attended career day (1:33:40), podcast appearances from Young M.A (1:48:20) and Gayle King (2:14:10), the smear campaign against Larry Jackson & Gamma (2:32:00), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 932 | "Fresh Moissanite"
The latest episode from the JBP begins with the New York Knicks heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers (31:50) before turning to Ray J's MMA match over the weekend (43:20). Kevin Hart appears on The Breakfast Club and defends Tony Hinchliffe (1:17:30), more on Cheyenne Bryant (1:48:00) plus the latest viral video of her back and forth with Toure (2:05:00). Also, Joe praises Yung Miami's new single 'Spend Dat' (2:14:42), Jim Jones wants to do a Verzuz against Cam'ron (2:20:00), Jaxson Dart introduces Trump during a rally leading to teammate Abdul Carter responding publicly (2:35:22), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 907 | "Panel of Experts"
B.Dot joins the cast in the latest episode from the JBP as the crew starts with T.I. and family continuing to diss 50 Cent (18:50) including Domani's 'Ms. Jackson' (41:08). In new music, CyHi shoots at J. Cole (59:40) and Bruno Mars drops 'The Romantic' (1:15:22). The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees (1:41:35), Lil Yachty's interview with Bootleg Kev (1:46:28), Joe phones N.O.R.E. after his comments about rappers with podcasts (2:01:20), the room reacts to comments from Aiysha Diaz on 'Earn Your Leisure' (2:13:45), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 906 |"Carnival Is Over"
The latest episode from the JBP starts with reaction to the controversy surrounding the British Academy Film Awards over the weekend (19:00). T.I. drops a diss record in response to 50 Cent (39:53), Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement (1:10:15), and the cast reacts to Dr. Cheyenne Bryant's appearance on Justin LaBoy's podcast in which she called men with multiple baby mothers womanizers (1:36:30). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** Season 2 of Paradise arrives (2:04:05), MetGala's next theme (2:23:50), Marc Lamont Hill discusses Gavin Newsome's comments in Atlanta (2:36:43), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 897 | "Company Tardy Policy"
The latest episode from the JBP opens with the snow storm that is slated to hit the east coast (17:51) before the cast predicts the winner of the Hit-Boy & Mike Will Made-It producer Verzuz (27:17). 21 Savage and Fivio Foreign exchange words (44:58), takeaways from the Oscars in which 'Sinners' earns a record 16 nominations (1:19:24), and Joe shares his review of the new Chris Pratt movie 'Mercy' (1:30:11). Drake appeals the dismissal of the "Not Like Us" lawsuit (1:33:34), Clipse, Leon Thomas, & Olivia Dean headline the list of performers for the 2026 Grammys (1:44:33), Valentine's Day plans (1:50:20), and the crew shows support to Vince Staples (1:58:27). Also, Jayson Tatum is an EP on Ella Mai's upcoming album (2:02:30), Charles Barkley's comments to ESPN lead to the Buss Family & the LA Lakers (2:24:12), Sebastian Telfair's appearance on 'The Pivot Podcast' (3:13:48), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 896 | "Young Men That Carry Arms"
The JBP kicks off its latest episode covering an internet debate of Common vs. Jadakiss (24:10) before turning to new music from T.I. (45:33). The room then has a conversation about creating and evaluating friendships (53:28), Claressa Shields calls in to a show to defend herself (1:23:30), and the crew shares their thoughts about two wedding stories (1:43:08). Also, Nike's new MLK sneaker (2:07:07), Keith Lee visits the viral 'tenderism' BBQ restaurant (2:15:50), Joe has a question for his castmates about the YMCA (2:28:56), Marc Lamont Hill recaps the back and forth between Nicki Minaj & Don Lemon, and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 895 | "A Spirited Conversation"
The JBP begins its latest episode diving right into J. Cole's announcement of 'The Fall-Off' which included a new record hinting at a double disc (22:40), before turning to more new music with A$AP Rocky's 'Don't Be Dumb' (53:00) and Wiz Khalifa's 'Khatoic' (1:01:52). Worst Take returns with more NFL playoff predictions and John Harbaugh to the Giants (1:14:50), Anton Daniels vs. Corey Holcomb (1:29:50), and Jay Leno speaks out about his wife dealing with dementia (2:01:25). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** Joe shares his thoughts about 'His & Hers' on Netflix (2:27:04), Part of the Show (2:50:06), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 894 | "White-Ish Mamba"
The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a recap of the 2026 Golden Globes (33:18) which includes reactions to Anthony Anderson & Rocsi Diaz (52:50) as well as the award for best podcast (1:06:30). Worst Take returns as the cast covers Wild Card Weekend in the NFL including the Jaguars postgame press conference interaction between head coach Liam Coen & press reporter Lynn Jones-Turpin (1:09:00). Cam Newton interviews Lady London (1:26:43), Hot 97 announces Mero as the new host of its morning show (1:41:37), and Freekey Zekey releases old footage of an altercation between Dame Dash & Jim Jones (1:55:04). Also, LA Reid avoids trial (2:14:35), Druski's new skit (2:25:02), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 891 | "The Bane of My Existence"
The first episode of 2026 from the JBP begins with a recap of New Years for each member (15:59) as well as their resolutions and predictions (29:52). Drake & Adin Ross have been hit with a RICO lawsuit over alleged gambling scheme with Stake (40:15), Joe shares his thoughts about the recent stories involving NFL brothers Stefon Diggs & Trevon Diggs (1:01:00), and Doechii & SZA have a new single 'girl, get up.' (1:19:28). Uncle Murda and Skillz drop their 2025 Wrap Up songs (1:27:56), the room discusses lies you tell as a couple (1:48:23) which leads to a conversation about pet owners (1:58:45). Also, the JBP learns of Chevy Chase's history through a new documentary (2:17:42), Will Smith is being sued by a former employee (2:24:45), Part of the Show (2:57:45), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 862 | "The Donut Shop"
Mona Love (Don’t Call Me White Girl) joins the cast in the latest episode from the JBP as the room dives into Cardi B’s new album ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ (19:34) before turning to the latest with singer D4vd after a body was discovered in a car he owns (1:26:07). Dame Dash is suing Cam’ron (1:54:55), ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show (2:01:33), Jerry of ‘Ben & Jerry’s’ resigns (2:24:07), and Joe gives his review of the new Jordan Peele movie ‘Him’ (2:37:42). Also, Pablo Torre continues to expose the Clippers over Kawhi Leonard payments (2:43:45), a casino in Times Square has been denied approval (2:54:00), Mona shares thoughts about her first day on set as a cohost (3:10:40), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 861 | "The Joe Budden Book Club"
The JBP returns to the airwaves as they begin their latest episode discussing the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Álvarez fight from Saturday night on Netflix (19:10) before turning to Cam’ron escorting Adrian Broner off the ‘It Is What It Is’ set (33:25). Dame Dash returns to The Breakfast Club (42:44), the features list for Cardi B’s new album has been released (1:07:24), and The Clipse perform at the Vatican (1:13:07). Joe then shares his thoughts on the Charlie Sheen documentary (1:24:20), Saweetie’s comments on pretty punishment (1:34:34), and a quick recap of The 2025 Emmy Awards (1:45:30). Also, Molly Qerim is leaving First Take and ESPN (1:49:30), Murda Mook & Hitman Holla battle (2:02:24), the room laughs at Joe and the God of War Krato’s memes (2:14:39), are dating apps coming to an end (2:33:02), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Isaia Huron (feat. Kehlani) - “SEE RIGHT THROUGH ME” Ice | Kevin Gates (feat. G Herbo) - “Thuggin” Parks | Rapsody & Madlib - “Avon Thru the Wire” Ish | Dave East & Young Chris - “I Smell the Money”
Episode 860 | "Whoopty Doo"
The JBP starts its latest episode with questions for Marc Lamont Hill about a cult documentary (4:35) before turning to the assassination of Charlie Kirk earlier this week in Utah (32:08). The cast then recaps Uncle Charlie Wilson’s R&B Cookout (57:38), new music from Young Thug as well as an alleged diss record from GloRilla (1:17:44), and the cast discusses a tweet comparing drug & slave movies (1:36:44). Also, Spotify has updated their terms & conditions (2:03:27), Joe has a concept for a new show (2:10:35), NBA Commissioner Adam Silver comments about fans who can’t afford to stream games (2:17:44), we’re one week away from Cardi B’s album (2:37:16), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
Episode 802 | "Positivity Highlighter"
In the latest JBP episode, Joe then shares a story of a recent trip to get an MRI (36:34), J. Cole drops a new song ‘cLOUDs’ through a blog on his Inevitable site (42:02), and the room dives into a conspiracy conversation following the most recent episode of ‘Paradise’ (1:10:46). Also, Rolling Stone put out a list of the greatest R&B songs of the 21st Century (1:29:40), first week numbers for PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake (1:48:48), Emanny and Ian Dunlap join the show (2:00:46), the aftermath of the Delta plane crash (2:14:04), Anthony Edwards says he doesn’t want to be the face of the NBA (2:33:45), P. Diddy’s lawyer quits the case (3:04:03), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Rory (feat. Leon Thomas) - “WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY?” Ice | Morray - “Mud Baby” Parks | Milano Constantine & DJ Ready Cee - “Underground” Ish | TRUICE - “Ambiguous” Emanny | Brandy - “When You Touch Me”
Episode 801 | "0-5 Zone"
Celebrating 10 years of the JBP! The crew begins the latest episode discussing their Valentine’s Day (41:10) before turning to NBA’s All-Star Weekend as the room discusses its downfall (56:11). Kendrick Lamar makes Hip-Hop history again (1:25:30), L.A. Reid talks about the ‘mythical button’ in the music industry during his R&B Money interview (1:36:29), and The Roots Picnic 2025 lineup has been announced (2:28:40). Also, the case against JAY-Z has been dismissed with prejudice (2:52:48), a debate over the term ‘happy wife happy life’ (3:05:50), Part of the Show (3:21:03), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | SZA (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - “Babylon” Ice | 5th Ward - “Sauce Walka” Parks | Black Milk & Fat Ray - “ELDERBERRY” Ish | Savannah Cristina - “Worthy of Love”
Episode 800 | "Loosie Eggs"
The JBP adds another milestone to the list hitting 800 episodes as Joe shows gratitude to everyone involved over the last decade (3:36) before the room turns towards PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake’s new album ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ (23:11). Ice predicts low week one numbers for the project and whether or not the duo copied Freddie Gibbs (46:06), did women kill the good morning text? (52:50), and Wolves guard Anthony Edwards is in the news again over another child he doesn’t want (55:50). Also, Big Meech’s welcome home concert slated for Thursday night was canceled (1:16:07), the pod recalls their favorite moments and interviews over the last 100 episodes (1:43:49), Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ TV show leads to a debate on family legacy (1:50:00), Ty Dolla $ign says he doesn’t condone hate speech (2:08:00), Joe pits the biggest hater songs vs. Toni Braxton’s ‘He Wasn’t Man Enough For Me’ (2:34:00), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Kallitechnis - “SOFT LIFE” Ice | Coi Leray - “Keep It” Parks | REASON, Ransom, & Coyote - “Hol‘ That” Ish | SAILORR - “CUT UP” Melyssa | Melanie Fiona - “Mona Lisa Smile”
Episode 780 | "Go In That Corner"
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! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden 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”
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