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Jul 17, 2024 • 3h 51min
Episode 742 | "Room For Growth"
In the latest episode from the JBP, Joe shares a couple stories from his weekend (24:49) before the room turns to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday (34:29). The Bionic Six then pivots to Amber Rose’s speech at the Republican National Convention (59:15), Alec Baldwin’s case has been dismissed (1:20:58), and Ice & Parks share their thoughts on Eminem’s new album ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ (1:30:56). Also, André 3000 responds to LL Cool J (1:42:45), Cam’ron & Ma$e address J Prince (1:55:55), Rashad & Troy of ‘Earn Your Leisure’ pull up to the studio to talk Invest Fest 2024 and the state of the economy (2:20:19), 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 | Jhené Aiko - “The Worst” (New Orleans Bounce Version) Ice | Ryan Blades - “The Chosen One” Parks | Blu & Evidence (feat. Nana) - “Los Angeles” Ish | Isaiah Falls (feat. ClicKlak) - “Gold On My Teeth” Melyssa | Toro y Moi - “So Many Details”

Jul 13, 2024 • 3h 48min
Episode 741 | "Top 2, Not 1"
The JBP begins this episode discussing the viral video of Michael Ealy and Meagan Good’s hug in front of Jonathan Majors (24:12) before moving to the 2024 ESPYs with Serena Williams as the host (1:04:51) and Jalen Brown hitting the red carpet with Kysre Gondrezick (1:10:44). Complex releases their 2024 Hip-Hop Media Power Rankings (1:28:57), Billboard puts out their Top-100 Rap Albums of All-Time list (1:43:06), and the Bionic Six reacts to a recent news story at a Dollar Tree in Philly (2:03:22). Also, Jalen Brown vs. Nike (2:51:30), **SPOILER ALERT** the room has a debate on a scene from the most recent episode of ‘Presumed Innocent’ (2:59:50), 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 | Sasha Keable (feat. DESTIN CONRAD) - “Auction” Ice | Babyface Ray & Peezy - “Ghetto Boyz” Parks | Eminem (feat. JID) - “Fuel” Ish | Chase Shakur - “Too Far Close” Melyssa | Femme It Forward, Asiahn, & ELHAE - “What She Wants”

Jul 10, 2024 • 3h 22min
Episode 740 | "Your Profile Has Risen"
In the latest episode from the Bionic Six, Joe & Ice start by sharing their weekend plans which included a trip to the fair (11:28) before turning to Ish getting suspended on Instagram and dealing with strangers on the internet (42:08). The Essence Festival took place over the weekend in New Orleans which included a partial Hot Boys reunion (49:50), Busta Rhymes went viral for trying to get fans off their phones (55:34), and the JBP reacts to Zeus’ new show ‘Aunt-Tea’ which featured The Game on their first episode (59:12). Also, Shakur Stevenson wins his fight over the weekend and disses Mase (1:17:36), Joe shares his thoughts on ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ (1:52:45), a debate ensues over paying for someone’s rent (2:20:37), quick hits segment (2:39:47), 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 | 42 Dugg (feat. Sexyy Red) - “N.P.O.” Ice | 42 Dugg (feat. EST Gee) - “Since When” Parks | Lupe Fiasco - “Samurai” Ish | Noah Guy (feat. Billy Lemos) - “LET U LEAD” Melyssa | Néhémie - “Typing”

Jul 6, 2024 • 3h 25min
Episode 739 | "Missed Your Cue"
The JBP recaps their July 4th (22:28) and Joe shares his experience at the Chris Brown concert (28:50) in the latest episode from the Bionic Six. Kendrick Lamar drops the music video to ‘Not Like Us’ (40:17), Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC (1:15:20), and Stephen A. Smith addresses BET after showing OJ Simpson during its in-memoriam segment (1:28:06). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** AppleTV’s ‘Defending Jacob’ (1:51:20), new music (2:02:28), Taraji P. Henson responds to Keith Lee (2:34:57), Part of the Show (2:43:38), 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 | Teenear (feat. Rick Ross) - “Moment” Ice | Eminem, Big Sean, & BabyTron - “Tobey” Parks | Roddy Ricch - “911” Ish | Tems (feat. J. Cole) - “Free Fall” Melyssa | KALLITECHNIS - “BOOMERANG”

Jul 3, 2024 • 3h 26min
Episode 738 | "Regale That Tail"
The podcast delves into grievances, the BET Awards, Usher's tribute, Jeezy & Scarface show, Rick Ross's fight, Lucky Daye's album, PARTYNEXTDOOR's beef, recent NBA free agency moves, engaging debate, and more entertaining topics.

Jun 29, 2024 • 3h 28min
Episode 737 | "Zeus & Chill"
The Bionic Six returns with a new episode as they begin with a quick discussion on the Biden vs. Trump debate (24:30) before turning to Draya Michele suing Tyrod Taylor (49:43). Joe talks recent moves made by the New York Knicks as well as Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers (1:12:33), in new music Drake releases two records on Camila Cabello’s new album (1:26:13), and Lucky Daye drops his project ‘Algorithm’ (1:32:31). Also, *SPOILER ALERT* the room reacts to the ‘Dark Matter’ finale (2:02:32), Live-streaming platform Caffeine announces they’ve shut down (2:19:07), 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 | Trey Budden - “Keep You Around” Ice | RJmrLA & Siete7x - “Whole Head” Parks | IAMGAWD & Clypto - “Name Up” Ish | Nippa (feat. Larry June & SHOW N PROVE) - “Sugar” Melyssa | The 80s, James Fauntleroy & No ID (feat. Snoh Aalegra) - “Blue”

Jun 26, 2024 • 3h 35min
Episode 736 | "OnlyFeds"
QueenzFlip returns to his chair as the JBP begins this episode with Joe discussing his weekend with family in South Carolina (35:34) before giving flowers to Vince Staples & Capella Grey for their recent albums (49:06). The room then sends their condolences to Florida rapper Foolio who was killed at 26 (57:32), a debate on man code (1:18:50), and Joy Taylor speaks about being flirty vs. friendly (1:27:02). Also, Flip addresses his absence (1:47:38), Joe talks about his recent headlines with passing the baton to Pusha T (2:15:25), a discussion on fate vs. free will with Dark Matter’s finale due up (2:30:55), 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 | Capella Grey - “UCU” Parks | Rakim, Kurupt, & Masta Killa - “BE ILL” Emanny | Sy Ari da Kid - “Do Black Men Need Therapy” Ish | THEY. - “Diamonds And Pearls” Melyssa | Lithe - “Fall Back” QueenzFlip | Nailah Blackman - “Pressure”

Jun 22, 2024 • 3h 20min
Episode 735 | “Ain’t No Neutral”
This episode needs no introduction, as Joe kicks things off with a West Coast set (2:14) before the JBP provides an in-depth recap of Kendrick Lamar's "The Pop Out - Ken and Friends" concert on Juneteenth (18:40). Later, they discuss Matthew Stafford's wife revealing that she had sex with his college backup (1:21:22) and the return of VERZUZ on X (1:28:49) before getting into new music - Kehlani's 'CRASH,' Clipse's track with John Legend "Birds Don't Sing" and their upcoming album, Shaquille O'Neal & Notorious B.I.G.'s "You Can't Stop the Reign" hitting DSPs, and more (1:35:09). They also discuss Birdman telling New Orleans prison inmates that books won't help them (1:46:08), the Yahoo Sports piece that revealed that Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive Player of the Year season likely included home-biased stats (1:53:40), **SPOILER ALERT** episode eight of 'Dark Matter' (2:01:12), what they would look like in an alternate dimesnion (2:12:18), if a child's decisions are a reflection of their parents (2:30:08), claims of a surge in STDs in Houston (2:41:14), 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 | “Anywhere But Here” by Cocaine 80s Ice | “Last Of The Few” by Arsonal Da Rebel (feat. Albee Al) Parks | “Problems” by Ray Vaughn (feat. Pusha T) Melyssa | “Mustang Sally” by Maeta Emanny | “Supply & Demand” by Alonda Rich

Jun 19, 2024 • 4h 6min
Episode 734 | "Bad Mayo"
In this episode, Mel starts with sharing her experience in Miami for the American Black Film Festival (19:36) before the room recaps their Father’s Day from over the weekend (30:08). The JBP then sends their congratulations to the Boston Celtics for winning the NBA Championship (45:18), Gervonta Davis & Frank Martin squared off for the WBA lightweight world title (1:24:12), and Joe sends his thoughts to Angela Bofill who passed at 70 (1:37:39). Also, the room shares their thoughts of a viral video of Eagles linebacker Terrell Lewis trying to run out on an escort without paying (1:43:52), Chris Brown’s meet and greet’s are breaking up households (2:25:46), Kendrick’s Juneteenth show and speculation of a ‘Not Like Us’ video (2:37:26), Reason and TDE part ways (2:46:13), **SPOILER ALERT** House of the Dragon (3:01:44) 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 | Normani (feat. Gunna) - “1:59” Ice | Fabolous (feat. Don Q & Dave East) - “For The Family” Parks | JasonMartin & DJ Quik (feat. The Game) - “CHUPACABRA” Ish | Victoria Monét - “Power of Two” Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Thundercat) - “Be Careful) Emanny | Kadeem Nichols - “Beautiful Mess”

Jun 15, 2024 • 3h 20min
Episode 733 | "Ghoul"
The JBP returns to the airwaves as the room starts with a debate on double standards when it comes to liking pictures on Instagram (25:10) as well as handling ‘the break’ in relationships (46:10). Tyla responds to the controversy surrounding her use of the term ‘coloured’ (1:18:10), Rob Schneider criticizes Will Smith in recent interview (1:26:05), and Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to Terrance Howard (1:45:13). Also, heading into the Father’s Day the guys have a parenting convo about enabling kids (1:53:50), Ish shares his experience at the Chris Brown concert (2:19:00), Joey Chestnut & Kobayashi have an upcoming Netflix special ‘Unfinished Beef’ (2:41:47), 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 | Jodeci - “Every Moment” Parks | Jack Freeman & Jagged Edge - “U N D R E S S (Remix)” Ish | ESTA. (feat. Arin Ray) - “controllin” Emanny | Ne-Yo - “2 Million Secrets”