Episode 838 | "Thank You For That, That Was Informative"
The greatest pod in the world opens up its latest episode with homie court (3:05) before Joe shares about going to his brother’s graduation and parenting kids who may or may not want to go to college (21:00). The JBP then reacts to Jeff Bezos having a $50 million wedding in Venice (39:30), the 2025 NBA Draft (1:04:37), and T-Pain comments about Drake not taking his own advice to exit gracefully from the music industry (1:16:45). In new music, a record from Rick Ross & Pharrell (1:39:48) and Wale releases a new freestyle (1:45:48). Also, July 4th is around the corner (2:06:40), closing arguments in the Diddy case (2:18:44), The New York Times releases its 100 best movies of the 21st Century (2:37:55), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | TheARTI$t (feat. Kaliii) - “Red Light Special” Ice | Pusha T (feat. Labrinth & Malice) - “I Pray For You” Parks | Nick Grant - “It Ain’t Personal” Ish | Elijah Waters - “Lose Control” Melyssa | Maray - “Gemini”
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Episode 837 | "Blackout The Numbers"
The JBP begins its latest episode with their quick thoughts on Summer Jam 2025 (23:55) before turning to the announcement of Cardi B’s new album coming in September titled ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ (29:16). Kendrick Lamar’s verse on the upcoming Clipse album leaked (54:28) leading the room to discuss the rollout for ‘Let God Sort Em Out’, QueenzFlip addresses Joe’s recent Instagram post (1:24:22), and B. Simone is under fire for recent comments on her podcast as the crew discusses friendship and accountability (1:43:47). Also, reactions to Fanatics Fest, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals (2:35:20), Kevin Durant’s trade to Houston (2:50:05), the JBP shares its thoughts and prayers with T. Rex (2:58:05), the Diddy prosecution rests their case after six weeks of testimony (3:01:40), 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
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Episode 836 | "Alaska To Nebraska"
The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with their thoughts on the rest of Billboard’s Top-75 R&B list (20:50) before reading into more of the accusations against Tyler Perry (51:25). In new music, Cardi B and Offset both drop records (1:30:05), the room debates the logistics of a JBP meet and greet (1:57:38), and Jim Jones appearance on the ‘Joe and Jada’ podcast (2:07:15). Also, Fat Joe is being sued for $20 million in a new lawsuit (2:16:55), the Los Angeles Lakers sell for $10 billion (2:36:20), would you rather take guaranteed money or a coin flip for 20x the amount (2:48:55), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | kwn (feat. Flo) - “talk you through it” Ice | Roddy Ricch - “Underdog” Parks | Prodigy & The Alchemist - “Legends” Ish | keshi - “Night” Melyssa | JANE HANDCOCK - “Can’t Let Go”
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Episode 835 | "The Devils Breakfast"
The latest episode from the JBP features the whole crew who recaps their Father’s Day weekend (15:55) before turning to a resurfaced clip of Melyssa Ford & Steve Harvey from around 2007 (27:57). R. Kelly was hospitalized after an alleged overdose in prison (39:35), Drake calls out Canada Politician Jagmeet Singh (47:27), and protests taking place across the U.S. leads into Andrew Cuomo vs. Zohran Mamdani in the New York race for Mayor (56:05). In new music, the JBP reacts to the next Clipse single ‘So Be It’ (1:19:35) which includes shots from Pusha T aimed at Travis Scott (1:26:32), changes to Tha Carter VI (1:48:28) & a new album from EST Gee (1:51:32), and Joe shouts out 2 Chainz for his work on the ‘Red Clay’ soundtrack after his latest record with Ne-Yo (1:56:30). Also, the new Will Smith song ‘Pretty Girls’ divides the room (2:28:25), the 2025 top-ranked earning streamers list has been released by Forbes (2:39:55), Stephen A. Smith is under fire for playing Solitaire at the NBA Finals (2:47:50), NBA lottery pick Ace Bailey has reportedly refused to work out for a handful of teams (2:57:05), Part of the Show returns (3:08:54), 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 | DESTIN CONRAD - “JUMPIN’” Ice | Arsonal da Rebel - “Wasn’t His Turn” Parks | Rasheed Chappell & Mickey Blue (feat. Dyani Star Myles) - “More Time” Ish | Jack Dine & Tone Stith - “Letting You Run” Melyssa | Syamali - “California Rain” Marc | Lil Wayne (feat. Future & Lil Baby) - “Momma Don’t Worry”
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Episode 834 | "Sufficient Sammy"
Heading into Father’s Day weekend (2:50), the JBP opens up with each of their plans before sharing their thoughts on the viral video of Marc Lamont Hill getting maced in January 2024 (15:50). MTV icon Ananda Lewis passes away at 52 after her battle with cancer (42:10) leading the room to later discuss their stance on different health treatments and decisions (50:39). The Grammy’s have introduced two new categories (1:09:33), Kendrick Lamar performs in Toronto (1:17:55), drama over Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover (1:30:00), and what’s new in music? (1:45:42). Rumors of body enhancements on Moneybagg Yo leads to sharing what improvements the JBP would consider for themselves (1:51:52). Also, one survivor discovered following an Air India plane crash (2:08:10), what is the Mount Rushmore of “power trip” Jobs (2:13:40), should there be an etiquette for airline and airport outfits (2:27:29), 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 | Kehlani - “Folded” Parks | Marlon Craft - “thin ICE” Ish | Chris Brown - “Holy Blindfold” Melyssa | Povi - “Who Better” Marc | Jidenna - “Bambi”