The Joe Budden Podcast

Episodes

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  Episode 977 | "Who Gon Tell'em" 31.10.2026 2h 56m

  The JBP begins its latest episode with the cast sharing their thoughts of Joe's appearance on 'Law & Order' (22:55) before turning to a clip from Amber Rose's appearance on Angela Yee's Podcast (40:22). Dame Dash says JAY-Z better not call him for the Super Bowl (53:04), former NBA player Lamar Odom is launching an OnlyFans page (59:48), plus concert footage from Mary J. Blige (1:07:33) & Keyshia Cole (1:12:15). In music, a new single from Desiigner as well as a new project from BigXthaPlug (1:21:15), Rolling Stone's top-10 Rap albums of all-time (1:26:53), Joe asks Mona why she's going after Cardi B (1:31:05), and Halle Berry loses custody of her son (1:44:13). Also, Ernie Johnson's announces his retirement (2:02:00), former NBA player Spencer Haywood on his Nike stock (2:14:00), thieves stole over 3,000 pounds of crab legs (2:24:55), 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
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  Episode 976 | "A Great Plus 1" 28.10.2026 3h 7m

  The JBP kicks off its latest episode with reactions to Drake's birthday party in NYC (21:39) before Joe responds to being 'Anti Hip-Hop' (34:43). Mary J. Blige partners with Iconic Wave for $100 million (42:50), a trio of album announcements (50:20), and JAY-Z is officially headlining the halftime show at the Super Bowl in February (58:15). The cast then reacts to the beef between Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown (1:14:34), an Ohio Pastor embraces polygamy (1:31:30), and former NBA player Paul Pierce says he is struggling financially (1:46:06). Also, the cops were called on a three-year-old playing soccer (2:15:00), Papoose has dissed Eazy The Block Captain (2:45:00), 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 975 | "Insatiable Appetite" 24.10.2026 3h 23m

  The JBP opens its latest episode with Hot97 DJ Funkmaster Flex getting into a kerfuffle at the New York Knicks opener (22:58) before the crew turns to new music including Snoh Aalegra (45:54), Yung Miami (51:38), John Legend's collab album with Pharrell (59:40), and Anderson .Paak & Cordae link up for a new project (1:05:04). Joe shares his thoughts on the Carl Thomas & Case Verzuz (1:22:55) leading the room to debate who would win between 112 and Dru Hill (1:36:30), and Stevie Wonder sues former fiancée to evict her from L.A. home after nearly 40 years of living rent-free (1:45:00). The exes of former Good Morning America hosts TJ Holmes and Amy Robach are engaged to each other (2:01:55), a shooting on the George Washington Bridge (2:25:45), and what states have the best and worst drivers (2:33:00). Also, Dame Dash's life rights were auctioned off for $500K (2:38:05), a story of racist cops in Charlotte, NC (2:55:15), Tsu Surf responds to Eazy The Block Captain's claims (3:03:10), and 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 974 | "I'm Switzerland" 21.10.2026 3h 15m

  The JBP begins with the rumors of JAY-Z headlining the next halftime show at the Super Bowl (33:18) before turning to malpractice with the Philadelphia Eagles on the handling of Jalen Hurts (53:22). Joe shares an update on his feelings towards Lucky Daye's 'ALOUD!' album (1:14:20), Emanny gets dissed by KenTheMan (1:27:00), and the crew discusses how to reinvent yourself in the media space vs. taking a job (1:49:12). Tyler Perry says family handouts have limits (2:04:35), Joe shares his thoughts on 'You Can See Everything' and 'Crystal Lake' (2:19:42). Also, Tory Lanez has filed a lawsuit against the California prison system (2:27:05), Eazy The Block Captain says he wrote for other battle rappers including Tsu Surf (2:39:40), Eminem is featured on Kid Rock's new album (2:45:18), 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 973 | "Alma Mater" 17.10.2026 3h 31m

  The JBP starts its latest episode with the reports over P. Diddy's head injury and being moved to a new prison (23:58) before turning to the latest shakeups at Hot97 (38:00). Lucky Daye drops his new album 'ALOUD!' (1:12:45), Joe's excitement for a new KenTheMan EP leads to an argument between Emanny and Ice over being hypocritical about music on the podcast (1:22:38), and what next wave of artists is it over for? (1:42:20). Chris Brown & Usher perform at MetLife Stadium (1:56:00), a Carl Thomas & Case Verzuz is set for Oct. 22 (2:06:55), and Fat Joe sends subs to other podcasters (2:16:40). Also, DJ Vlad explains why his show with Elliott Wilson didn't continue (2:31:42), Jason Lee has been removed as Stockton's vice mayor (2:48:09), Stephanie Mills calls Lady Gaga a 'culture vulture' and has questions for Gayle King and Oprah over their interview choices (2:57:15), 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 972 | "Catching Up With the Bros" 14.10.2026 2h 53m

  The JBP kicks off this episode discussing Ish's absence from Friday's podcast and his appearance at Homecoming in Baltimore over the weekend (18:50). People are upset over a Shane Gillis joke in his Saturday Night Live monologue (34:34), Druski is set to host the sketch-comedy show on November 7th (44:50), and Joe shares his thoughts on 'The Dane Cook Story' (53:40). The cast then reacts to a man dying after climbing into a tiger enclosure (58:40), Summer Walker wants off her label (1:11:02), and new music from Doechii (1:20:45). Kelly Clarkson blasts a small business online (1:44:10), an unfortunate incident at Six Flags (2:05:00), and Ice reacts to a viral video game 'Hood Warfare' (2:14:12). Also, Ben Affleck's new movie 'Animals' (2:30:20), Soulja Boy 2028? (2:40:48), and 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 971 | "Off The Clock Cuck" 10.10.2026 2h 56m

  The latest episode from the JBP begins with a look at the rumors around Dylan Harper's relationship after a woman claims he's being cheated on (26:19) before turning to a robbery by seduction story in Miami (48:55). A Chicago-native is in jail for life in China after winning a prize trip (57:53), Mona shares her thoughts on the viral body cam footage moments after a 6-year-old student shot his teacher (1:05:34). In new music, a Snoh Aalegra sighting (1:20:00), a new single from Cardi B (1:26:05), Meg Thee Stallions latest freestyle (1:29:40), plus releases from Gunna (1:40:25), Offset & Don Toliver (1:42:36), Joyce Wrice (1:55:00), and others. Also, the internet is clowning NBA player Jeremy Lamb over a workout photo (2:15:20), French Montana makes headlines after refusing to pay for designer clothes (2:27:00), the latest Druski skit (2:40:48), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 
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  Episode 970 | "We Are The World" 07.10.2026 3h 25m

  The JBP kicks things off with album reviews for Victoria Monét (27:40) and Quavo (49:32) before revisiting Jasmine Guy and the 'A Different World' reboot (1:27:05). The conversation then shifts to Marc Lamont Hill and his wife going viral after clips from their podcast 'In This Thing Together' hit the internet (1:41:25). Later, the crew reacts to the backlash Chris Rock is receiving over his refusal to help a wrongly convicted friend secure a lawyer (2:00:56), weighs in on Da'Vinchi following his appearance on Cam Newton's show (2:19:22), and discusses Gloria Velez responding to Treasure Wilson's comments about video vixens (2:34:15). Also, ComplexCon 2026 (3:02:15), the passing of Freddie Jackson (3:09:45), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
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  Episode 969 | "Toilet Fishing" 03.10.2026 2h 47m

  The JBP kicks off this episode with the news of the Rick Ross arrest (23:03) before turning to Diddy being back in solitary confinement after getting special treatment in prison (30:35). Marc Lamont Hill shares his feelings about Tory Lanez announcing a tour (45:00), the room shares how they deal with negative comments (1:06:20), and Savannah James is being criticized over not upgrading her friend to first class (1:13:33). Halle Berry is being accused of child abuse (1:26:55), Bomani Jones has a controversial take on Babyface and his songwriting (1:53:04), the cast shares a couple of their unpopular music takes (2:05:23), Mona shares her thoughts on the streamers going viral (2:24:30), and 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 968 | "Caught Green Handed" 30.09.2026 2h 49m

   The JBP begins the latest episode with Joe bringing Marc Lamont Hill straight to Homie Court (21:50) before discussing the latest trend involving AI with the Offset & Quavo record 'Hotel Lobby' (39:25). Marc then asks the room about 'A Different World' reboot and Jasmine Guy responding to critics (1:10:20), QueenzFlip shares his recent talks with Remy Ma leading the room to debate which pod member acts the most different on and off camera (1:21:00), the passing of Dennis Haskins (1:34:08), and the VMA's continuing to use Madonna (1:46:10). Also, Joe shares the list of highest paying jobs in 2026 with his castmates (1:57:25), Flip dives into a content creator controversy surrounding the Clover Boys and Kai Cenat (2:07:38), Joe shares his stance on Bernie Madoff (2:15:30), Ice comments on Kirk Franklin & GloRilla's new record (2:27:24), is the agent for Pistons Center Jalen Duren committing malpractice (2:36:25), 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 967 | "Guys Love Karaoke" 26.09.2026 3h 19m

  The JBP opens its latest episode discussing QueenzFlip's viral confrontation from earlier this week at the "Girls Love Karaoke" event (17:10). The room then discusses whether it's fair or foul after basketball coach Gregg Popovich married the former wife of an assistant (1:26:55), Judge Judy says if you don't like America to go somewhere else (1:48:15), and Joe shares his disdain for 'The Lizzie Borden Story' on Netflix (2:00:42). Also, a new Florida law expands criteria for identifying gang members (2:20:00), would you pay $60 for a loaf of bread (2:42:35), Outkast is suing a producer/rapper over his name (3:03:25), 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 966 | "Amongst The People" 23.09.2026 3h 7m

  The latest episode from the JBP begins with an exchange on checking in with your partners when they are out of the country (1:21) before turning to **SPOILER ALERT** the room's thoughts on the season finale of 'Lioness' (20:18). Offset has a new single 'Something I Need' (43:30), Joe asks his cohosts if they care about Usher crowning himself as the King of R&B (48:02), plus a funeral gone wrong in Detroit (1:02:35). Ice shares his feelings about the Bryson Tiller, Ty Dolla $ign, & Majid Jordan show at Prudential Center (1:16:20), Shaq has been named an honorary FBI Agent leading to a DM exchange with a veteran calling him broke (1:30:57), and Jalen Rose shoots at Dr. Umar (1:50:29). Also, the cast discusses 'The Diary of a CEO' including Colin Kaepernick's issues with JAY-Z (2:00:28), Tyrese Haliburton's interview on Speedy's 'Boardroom Talk' platform includes how expensive hiring artists for a wedding really is (2:17:05), Marc shares an update about Nolan Wells (2:35:33), 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 965 | "We Smoking This Sh*t" 19.09.2026 2h 58m

  The JBP kicks off its latest episode kicks off with Joe asking Marc Lamont Hill about a clip of his that hit the internet (27:45) before turning to the room's reactions to Drake's 'FOMO' stream earlier in the week (42:13). Joe then wants to discuss a line in the new Anderson .Paak & Cordae song 'A Good Day' (1:03:03), Nia Long earns a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1:30:20), and Mona shares her thoughts on Q50's mother hits the internet following her son's death (1:43:35). Also, is the new Converse advertisement racist (2:11:00), a Georgia woman is put on the sex offender registry after relations with an inmate (2:40:32), and 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 964 | "Macallan 69" 16.09.2026 3h 19m

  The latest JBP episode kicks off with a debate on if you would allow your partner to have dinner with an ex (3:00) before turning to Papoose's new record 'Jezebel' (36:25). A new Red Bull Cypher is out featuring Ghostface Killah, Scarface & Kool G Rap (58:05), Lil Durk has been acquitted on all charges in his murder-for-hire trial (1:13:30), and the room reacts to Tyler Perry's new movie along with his spirit tunnel walk (1:44:12). Also, Macklemore has officially been kicked off the Ed Sheeran tour (2:06:46), Boosie is featured on '60 Minutes' during a segment on pardon scammers (2:35:15), the cast reacts to Ziwe's interview with Wanda Sykes (2:50:52), Joe's thoughts on Young Thug & Kanye's text exchange (2:58:10), 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: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 
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  Episode 963 | "Check The Schematics" 12.09.2026 3h 25m

  The JBP kicks this episode off with high praise for Jhené Aiko's new project 'Westside Whimsey' (18:09) before making sense of why Layzie Bone wasn't on Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's tour with the Wu-Tang Clan (56:32). Later, Aaron Rodgers' bashes his ex-fiancé on Cameron Heyward's podcast (1:11:24), Apple launches the iPhone Duo (1:54:45), and Max B acknowledges that nothing happened between him and Crissy Lampkin (2:15:15). The crew also discusses Michael Porter Jr.'s comments on Jason Lee's show (2:46:22), where they were on September 11th, 2001 (3:04:03), developments in the Lil Durk and Lindsay Clancy trials (3:13:55), 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 
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  Episode 962 | "The D*ck Tick" 09.09.2026 3h 13m

  The JBP begins its latest episode recapping their holiday weekend as Joe addresses the internet and their outrage (30:25) before the cast turns to the news of influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo passing away following a genital enlargement procedure in Thailand (41:20). The room then shares their take on Joey Bada$$ at the Blue Note covering JAY-Z's 'Song Cry' (1:20:30), and Stevie Wonder is doing a 50-year anniversary tour for 'Songs in the Key of Life' (1:49:00). Also, more internet outrage as food critic Keith Lee survives a near-death experience (2:01:10), **SPOILER ALERT** a recap of the latest 'Lioness' episode (2:38:20), a petition to kick Macklemore off the Ed Sheeran tour (2:52:22), 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 961 | "Bashful" 05.09.2026 3h 38m

  The latest episode from the JBP begins with Mona sharing her thoughts on Joe's birthday party from last weekend (1:41) before turning to the NBA's decision on Steve Ballmer's LA Clippers & Kawhi Leonard (42:45). James and Chico DeBarge were arrested in California (1:21:25), Drake has announced a live stream for later this month 'Fear Of Missing Out' (1:46:58), and speculation on whether or not he will send shots at JAY-Z and others (1:59:20). The room then shares their thoughts about the Martin spin-off 'The Varnell Hill Show' (2:07:42), Kanye West continues to sell out stadiums as Joe reacts to Big Sean squashing his beef (2:17:55) leading to a debate on if age plays a role when someone slanders your name (2:30:20), the judge in the Lindsay Clancy case declares a mistrial (2:56:55), 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 
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  Episode 960 | "Little Italy" 02.09.2026 3h 8m

  Off of Joe's 46th birthday, the crew reacts to the party over the weekend which included Joe getting engaged along with the announcement of a baby girl on the way (19:45). Joe then sends his thank-yous to everyone involved (30:46), the room reacts to Ish and Joe wearing the same color jacket (1:09:17), and more on the NFL scammer story as a man defrauds women out of $1.3 million (1:22:53). Keefe D has been found guilty in the murder of Tupac (1:47:00), more trial updates including D4vd, MO3, and Lil Durk (1:54:38), and Marc Lamont Hill discusses clipper-gate (2:08:54). Also, the JBP reacts to NORE and DJ Vlad beefing (2:33:35), a Bank of America VP was stabbed and killed in New York leading the room to debate deescalation following the death of the assailant (2:45:18), and 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 959 | "Knock The Hustle" 29.08.2026 3h 39m

  Heading into Joe's birthday weekend, the JBP kicks off this episode discussing the cost of barbers (1:25) before Joe addresses the fans who wanted the crew to talk about Lil Durk's trial (41:38). The room then dives into the DJ Vlad & Elliott Wilson interview with Hit-Boy and whether you can 'knock a hustle' (1:23:25), Hit-Boy speaks on his relationship with Nas (1:34:55), plus the investments into his father's rap career leads to a conversation over Hit-Boy's decision making (1:44:00). Also, the new Druski CTE skit is met with criticism (2:25:29), Lady Gaga sends shade towards Madonna (2:35:49), footage of Gladys Knight performing on tour (2:47:13), new music (3:07:05), 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 958 | "Quarterly Cheating Updates" 26.08.2026 3h 16m

   The JBP kicks off this episode discussing Serayah publicly ending her engagement with Joey Bada$$ (24:19) before turning to San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested in Ohio for enlisting the services of a prostitute for $140 (1:24:20). The crew then sends their best after the passing of actor Michael Wright highlighting his role in 'The Five Heartbeats' (1:46:30), another hypothetical Verzuz pits Avant against Ginuwine (1:53:27), and country music legend Dolly Parton passes at the age of 80 (2:07:45). Also, the room reacts to PVNCH calling Rapsody's top-5 rappers list 'trendy' (2:22:00), J.R. Writer has 3 diss records for Joe (2:40:04), Target is in hot water once again (2:49:30), debates over a number of Pharell and Neptunes beats (3:04:10). 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