

Episode 861 | "The Joe Budden Book Club"
Sep 17, 2025
The hosts dive into the thrilling Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Álvarez fight and discuss Cam'ron's antics with Adrian Broner. They touch on the buzz around Cardi B’s upcoming album and The Clipse’s performance at the Vatican. There's lively banter about Charlie Sheen's documentary and Saweetie's take on 'pretty punishment.' The dynamics of recent battles like Mook vs. Hitman are analyzed, while humorous takes on dating apps and mental health provide a balance of lightness and depth. Expect laughs, insights, and some surprising reflections!
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Where To Draw The Viral Line
- The hosts debate what content is acceptable to post when it embarrasses a friend and set a line at physical violence and disrespect of women and children.
- Joe says fights on camera would be milky content but they would still try to prevent actual harm and table-breaking.
Cam’s Firm On-Set Intervention
- They played the Cam & Cheddar clip where Cam escorts Adrian Broner off for making a co-host uncomfortable.
- Hosts praised Cam for shutting it down and paying Broner for his time despite his behavior.
Internet Reframes Legacy In Real Time
- The Dame Dash–Breakfast Club exchange shows how public perception shifts when someone who once built mogul status appears in vulnerable internet-era moments.
- The panel noted the internet reframes past behavior and can turn a mogul into a punchline quickly.