Episodes
In the final episode of 2023, the JBP begins by recapping their holiday season (26:06) before turning to Spirit Airlines firing a gate agent after putting a six-year old on a flight by himself (44:45). The Bionic Six then shouts out their favorite albums and artists of the year (1:12:50) as well as the top JBP moments (1:17:00), Joe reads the network’s end of year performance analysis (1:28:50), and Kevin Hart is suing Tasha K for extortion (1:45:46). Also, Emanny shares his review of ‘The...
Published 12/30/23
In the latest episode, the JBP starts with the upcoming holiday (17:37) before turning to Taraji P. Henson’s interview with Oprah (40:00). Lil Wayne calls ‘A Milli’ his greatest record and names Future’s ‘56 Nights’ as the best Hip-Hop mixtape of all-time (51:20), Joe reads a list of quick hit topics including Tiffany Haddish (1:04:08) and Tyreek Hill (1:10:06), Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery (1:26:43), and the crew jokes about the recent viral clip from T.D. Jakes (1:32:44). Also, the...
Published 12/23/23
In the latest episode, the JBP kicks things off with news of the verdict from Jonathan Majors trial (20:08) before turning to the recently leaked text messages involving Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (46:11). The crew shows love to Scarface following his Tiny Desk Concert appearance (1:21:19), Metro Boomin vs. Drake beef continues on (1:26:15), Tinder drops a $500/month subscription tier (1:41:14), and much more!  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes...
Published 12/20/23
In the latest episode, the JBP tackles a number of topics from the week starting with Nicki Minaj calling out Elliott Wilson (22:59) and her beef Billboard leads to a conversation on industry music tricks (37:19). Cardi B calls out Offset (45:22), Meg Thee Stallion responds to Pardison Fontaine (1:03:28), and the affidavit from Tory Lanez’ driver is released (1:22:54). Also, surveillance video of Jonathan Majors running from his girlfriend has been revealed to the public (1:28:25), Michael B....
Published 12/16/23
 In the latest episode, the JBP begins with discussing their weekend (17:00) which leads to Ish’s story of a recent hair removal procedure (21:00). Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign debut new ‘Vultures’ album in Miami (47:52), the latest news in sports with the Lakers winning the in-season tournament, Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract, and Patrick Mahomes’ complaints from Sunday’s game vs. the Bills (1:04:04). Also, The Grammy’s salutes 50 years of Hip-Hop (1:24:50), Joe & Ice react to...
Published 12/13/23
In the latest episode, the JBP discusses Keith Lee doing food reviews in New York (47:47) before turning to the pod’s reactions to the NBA’s In-Season Tournament (1:02:06). In new music, James Fauntleroy drops a Christmas project (1:11:35) and Nicki Minaj drops ‘Pink Friday 2’ (1:18:39). QueenzFlip responds to the latest internet drama aimed at them (1:29:30), Russell Simmons breaks his silence (2:01:58), quick hits (2:34:26), and much more!    Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for...
Published 12/09/23
In the latest episode, the JBP starts by covering the response from Cam’ron & Mase after Melyssa’s comments from the previous episode (19:29) as well as NBA Youngboy’s response to Joe critiquing his music (26:12). Joe then gets in story mode and recaps his Friday night out (30:30), Ashanti & Nelly are reportedly having a baby together (52:57), and Lil Baby disses Gunna (56:06). Also, Natalie Nunn denied service at restaurant over Zeus affiliation (1:07:52), Michael Jackson’s new...
Published 12/06/23
In the latest episode, the JBP begins by recapping their recent Podsgiving (14:48) and why Ish was a no-show (18:30) before turning to the latest news on Tsu Surf’s case (38:57). In new music, Ice shares his thoughts on the Sexyy Red deluxe album and the Busta Rhymes album that dropped last week (44:14), Joe issues an apology to Lupe Fiasco (51:42), and T.I. confronts an Atlanta club over the use of him and his son on promotion flyers (55:36). Also, Joe has a parenting question for the girl...
Published 12/02/23
In the latest episode, the JBP begins with the recent video of T.I. and his son getting into an altercation on Instagram live (27:20) before covering a couple topics from the Young Thug/YSL trial (49:18). Joe then responds to Dee-1’s recent comments (1:11:20), Saucy Santana gets dragged after body shaming women (1:21:33), and the pod shows their appreciation for the Soul Train Awards from over the weekend (1:38:48). Also, Shannon Sharpe gets ripped for his comments about Meg Thee Stallion on...
Published 11/29/23
In the latest episode, the JBP starts by recapping their Thanksgiving (21:12) before turning to Dolly Parton’s halftime performance at the Cowboys game (44:10). Several additional lawsuits were released to the public throughout the past week (51:38), a debate takes place over the term ‘love bombing’ (1:19:18), and Lupe Fiasco has started to rap over André 3000 flutes (1:38:00). Also, the room debates Sexyy Red’s new song (1:41:26), Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign drop ‘Vultures’ (1:51:57), God...
Published 11/25/23
In the latest episode, the JBP kicks off by addressing delays and edits from the previous episode [Ep. 676 Silence Of The Lambs] (13:06). Notable highlights include a late Friday night settlement between Cassie & Diddy (31:29), Pardison Fontaine taking aim at Meg Thee Stallion with his new record titled 'Thee Person,' (1:10:41) and Joe expressing his enthusiasm for Podsgiving (1:42:30). Additionally, Joe shares his review of the movie 'The Mother' on Netflix (2:09:30), Meek Mill's diss...
Published 11/22/23
The Bionic Six begins this episode recapping each of their weekends (15:05) before moving to the announcement of a new André 3000 solo project ‘New Blue Sun’ due this Friday (35:32). Drake & J. Cole announce a joint tour (53:52), the JBP reacts to Meek Mill & Rick Ross selling 35K first week (59:33), and Chrisean Rock deleted her socials after being accused of assault at a Tamar Braxton concert (1:03:00). Also, Lil Yachty says Hip-Hop is in a terrible place (1:36:36), *SPOILER ALERT*...
Published 11/15/23
The JBP returns to the airwaves as they begin with discussing the recent interview between Jeezy & Nia Long that was released earlier this week (24:30). In new music, Chris Brown drops his new project ‘11:11’ (46:10), BJ the Chicago Kid releases his album ‘Gravy’ (59:39), and Meek Mill & Rick Ross drop ‘Too Good To Be True’ (1:07:04). Also, the JBP goes through the Hip-Hop & R&B Grammy Nominations (1:29:28), KeKe Palmer files restraining order on her ex (1:52:02), an update on...
Published 11/11/23
The JBP starts this week with a recap of Joe’s Saturday night after getting into an altercation (31:10) before QueenzFlip & Parks also address their names recently being in the news (55:32). Lloyd Banks is set to release ‘Cold Corner 3’ for $100 which leads to a discussion on selling music (1:13:20), Dee-1 calls out Rick Ross, Meek Mill, & Jim Jones for their lyrics in Hip-Hop (1:52:19), Lauryn Hill defends her concert tardiness (2:08:45), Part of the Show (2:23:26), + MORE!  Become...
Published 11/08/23
The JBP kicks off this episode with Joe sharing the backstory of his Wednesday evening due to a recent viral video that hit social media (20:27). In new music, Jeezy drops his double album ‘I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget’ (45:33), reactions to Meg Thee Stallion’s new single ‘Cobra’ (51:18), Benny the Butcher & Lil Wayne link up once again for ‘Big Dog’ (1:24:00), Lucky Daye releases his new record ‘That’s You’ (1:29:44), and The Beatles are back thanks to the support of AI (1:42:33)...
Published 11/04/23
 The JBP begins this episode by discussing the reactions to Kai Cenat’s seven-day jail stream on Twitch (20:07) and whether they are warranted or not before turning to Kodak Black’s recent appearance on Drink Champs (42:40). The room then recaps their weekend (55:34), Akademiks gets in a back-and-forth with Saucy Santana (1:16:30), and Taylor Swift is reportedly set to sell 1.5M on her re-release of ‘1989’ which is causing labels to make some changes (1:39:49). Also, food critic Keith Lee has...
Published 11/01/23
The JBP kicks off this episode with a recap of Cesar Pina breaking his silence by going live on Instagram (33:27) before the Bionic Six turns to Dwight Howard addressing the latest news surrounding his sexuality (45:34). With October 31st around the corner, the room discusses Halloween 2023 (1:18:02), Brent Faiyaz drops his new project ‘Larger Than Life’ (1:31:40), and Tyla performs ‘Water’ on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon which leads to a conversation on artists crafting music while...
Published 10/28/23
The JBP returns as Joe starts with a story on his missing luggage (4:58) before turning to Melyssa’s question to the guys about who their tribe is (32:15). A source claims Rihanna is returning to music (53:47), City Girls projections for their album ‘RAW’ are in (59:14), and TGT is getting back together (1:21:24) which leads to recent comments from Tyrese’s ex who regrets their divorce (1:26:36). Also, the JBP reacts to Benny the Butcher’s comments about Hip-Hop critics (1:55:50), Michael...
Published 10/25/23
The JBP kicks off this episode with the latest news surrounding Cesar & DJ Envy and the ​​real estate Ponzi scheme (13:42). Ish discusses reasons as to why iHeart hasn’t let go of Envy (32:06), Kim Kardashian reveals reasons why she has hired a male nanny (1:23:55), and new music (1:40:50) including singles from Chris Brown, Wale, and Meek Mill & Rick Ross. Also, Cardi B addresses Offset gifting her properties (2:00:53), Cordae & Naomi Osaka reportedly have split (2:07:00), Alec...
Published 10/21/23
The Bionic Six returns as they begin this episode with Ish’s thoughts on the latest press run clips from Jada Pinkett Smith with Joe adding he’s now changed sides (22:55). In music news, the JBP gives props to Offset’s album ‘Set It Off’ (43:54), reactions to Southside & G Herbo’s recent interview with Funny Marco (57:00), and Melyssa proposes an alternate option to Carlee Russell as Candace Owens is aiming to get the first exclusive interview (1:20:52). Shannon Sharpe addresses the jokes...
Published 10/18/23
The JBP starts this episode discussing when they found out the previous podcast was Patreon release only (3:03) before turning to Jada Pinkett Smith’s recent press run to promote her book (29:53). A quick recap of the BET Hip-Hop Awards (54:35), Caresha wins Best Hip-Hop Platform for the second year in a row (1:00:48), and new music from Bad Bunny, Offset, & Westside Gunn (1:11:08). Also, the JBP discusses the recent social media debates over the Cheesecake Factory video (1:30:45), BET’s...
Published 10/14/23
With the arrival of Drake’s ‘For All The Dogs,’ the JBP dives into the timestamp record ‘8am in Charlotte’ (21:07), reacts to J. Cole’s feature on ‘First Person Shooter’ (42:44), and shares their thoughts on the project as a whole and the state of Hip-Hop (1:02:18). A video of Sexyy Red got leaked on her Instagram (1:30:23), Jason Derulo has been sued for sexual harassment (1:49:26), and U2 performs at the new Sphere venue in Las Vegas (2:06:45). Also, Joe takes a victory lap for his Taylor...
Published 10/07/23
The JBP welcomes back Drea & Lex of the ‘Pour Minds’ podcast as they begin with discussing the latest on the NFL’s infatuation with Taylor Swift and whether it's an actual partnership following the Chiefs/Jets game over the weekend (27:33). Jimmy Butler shows up to Miami Heat’s media day with a different look (49:50), Drea and Lex address women being transactional vs. being a freak (55:03), and Joe asks the room how they subscribe to regional grades and how they change after his recent...
Published 10/04/23
The JBP begins this episode discussing new music which included Rick Ross & Meek Mill reconnecting on a new ‘SHAQ & KOBE’ (21:07), breaking down J. Cole’s verse on “The Secret Recipe” with Lil Yachty (27:55), and Ice & Ish attended a listening party for Yo Gotti’s CMG project (1:00:35). The room then discusses Brittany Renner sitting down with Shannon Sharpe (1:15:15), Damian Lillard gets dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks (1:42:31), Joe comments on the goofy promotion from ESPN &...
Published 09/30/23
The JBP returns with a full docket as they begin with sharing their thoughts on the announcement that Usher will perform at halftime for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas (24:28). Joe wants to discuss the weird obsession from the media over Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift (48:13), Kerry Washington reveals learning that her dad is not her biological father (1:25:28) which leads the pod to debate about parenting and requesting DNA tests (1:45:45), Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance World Tour’ continues to be...
Published 09/27/23