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! 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: Ice | Lil Wayne - “Best Rapper Alive” Parks | aroomfullofmirrors - “Wonton Soup” Ish | THEY. - “Straight Up” Melyssa | Nick Hakim - “I Don’t Know”
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Episode 781 | "Pepticides"
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! 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 | 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”
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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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Episode 778 | "Bottom Of The 9th"
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! 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 | 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”
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Episode 777 | "The Spectrum"
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! 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 | 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”