Off of Thanksgiving, the JBP shares how their holiday went (13:05) before diving into the internet reactions from the previous episode (28:28). The room then walks through potential negotiations between Drake & UMG (33:47) as Joe explains why they should pay him, are Drake’s petitions a way to get out of his deal with UMG (1:30:17), and Ice has a parenting question after an situation on Thanksgiving (1:56:00). Also, Joe apologizes to Jay Leno (2:03:53), Puff has been denied bail for a third time (2:07:17), R&B singer Khalid was outed by an ex (2:14:43), a magician plays a prank on Kai Cenat’s livestream (2:17:45), Parks says ‘GNX’ may be Kendrick’s best project (2:32:40), **SPOILER ALERT** Joe shares his review of Gladiator 2 (2:41:48), Part of the Show (2:48:48), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Gerald Levert - “Thinkin’ Bout It” Ice | Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, & Alus - “Outta Da Blue” Parks | Babyface Ray, Boldy James, and Harry Fraud - “Shrink Wrap” Ish | Odeal (feat. Summer Walker) - “You're Stuck” Melyssa | Renee Harmoni - “Black And White”
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Episode 778 | "Bottom Of The 9th"
The latest episode from the Bionic Six starts with a discussion on dressing your kids for school (2:08) before the room learns that Kendrick Lamar dropped a full album titled ‘GNX’ while recording live (23:36). The JBP then goes song by song reacting to the project while also predicting its first week sales (36:14), Ish has a debate about the ‘bottom of the 9th’ mentality (1:04:00), and Jay Leno suffers an injury after he seemingly fell down a hill (1:08:45). Future’s interview with GQ says he felt slighted on ‘Like That’ as he claims he didn’t know there was a beef (1:22:34), Jussie Smollet’s conviction has been overturned (1:39:52), and Joe learns about premeditated murder (1:47:32). Also, Dr. J is hating again (2:13:45), Joe plays an audio trivia game with his co-hosts (2:33:35), the crew wonders whether Kendrick still has more music coming (2:39:45), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden Sleeper Picks: Joe | Emanny - “Other Side of Love” Ice | Emanny (feat. Joe Budden) - “I Messed Up” Parks | Emanny (feat. Joe Budden) - “Miss Me” Ish | Tiana Major9 - “alone” Melyssa | Justelle - “Saturn’s Moon”
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Episode 777 | "The Spectrum"
Kicking off the latest episode, Joe opens the show with a gift for Melyssa Ford (13:40) before Marc Lamont Hill addresses QueenzFlip about Improper Improv (24:02). The room then shares their reactions to the Mike Tyson & Jake Paul fight while giving their props to Amanda Serrano (51:23), Beyoncé will be performing on Christmas Day at halftime of the Ravens & Texans game on Netflix (1:07:38), and the first episode of J. Cole’s new audio series ‘Inevitable’ has been released (1:18:10). The crew discusses JAY-Z album rumors (1:24:12), Joe doubles down on his Jaleel White comments after his appearance on ‘The Breakfast Club’ (1:42:07), ‘X’ has new terms & conditions that are driving users away from the platform (1:48:59), and another one bites the dust…(2:06:49). Also, the room debates with Joe about whether or not he’s a show off (2:26:12), Shemar Moore’s feelings about marriage receives hate from the internet (2:38:22) which leads to a conversation on the sexual spectrum (2:49:53), Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Camp Flog Gnaw’ Festival (3:12:44), 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 | RIMON (feat. Dylan Sinclair) - “Lying” Ice | Quando Rondo - “Could’ve Been Me” Parks | Eto - “Long Way Home” Melyssa | Jay Kent - “Texting” Marc | Ché Noir (feat. Rapsody) - “Black Girl”
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Episode 776 | "Love Out Loud"
In the latest episode, the crew reacts to Joe’s Instagram post for his girl’s birthday (9:47) before the room moves to their thoughts on Gillie & Wallo’s advice to Kodak Black (28:42). Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to square off in a boxing match on Netflix as the room predicts the outcome of the fight and whether or not it will be staged (38:52), the internet is reacting Skai Jackson’s baby daddy after he was arrested for violating parole (59:02), and footage is circulating of Offset getting into an altercation in Paris (1:18:37). John Krasinski has been named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive (1:40:43), Joe’s rewatch of ‘The Penguin’ leads Ish to think people are overreacting about the show (1:46:05), and new reports from UFO experts on aliens living underwater (1:53:50). Also, Leon Thomas pulls up to the studio (1:57:57) as the R&B singer speaks about his latest album ‘MUTT’, his time living in Los Angeles, what his music plans are moving forward, 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 | Valiant - “Little Red Riding” Ice | Morray - “Out The Hole” Parks | Cordae (feat. Kanye West) - “No Bad News” Ish | SAILORR - “POOKIE’S REQUIEM” Melyssa | Ambré - “PT. II (DRAKE & DRIVE)”
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Episode 775 | "That Tracks"
The Bionic Six & Marc Lamont Hill return to the airwaves as Marc begins by addressing each member of the JBP about the previous Patreon episode featuring Bernice Burgos (5:08). Joe then asks the room if they’ve noticed a difference in business conversations since the election (32:07), Quincy Jones leaves a fortune to his seven children (43:37), and Young Thug’s ‘X’ account calls out Gunna before deleting the post (1:16:10). Denzel Washington is getting a role created for him in ‘Black Panther 3’ as retirement is also around the corner (1:42:20), **SPOILER ALERT** Joe speaks on ‘The Penguin’ finale (1:52:36), Doechii catches hate from the internet following her Grammy nomination (2:00:05), and Jaleel White turns down a ‘Family Matters’ reboot (2:13:54). Also, a debate on whether or not you’re allowed to slide on your friend’s cousin (2:44:03), Dr. Umar is set to return to the pod (3:24:08), Part of the Show (3:33:55), the room discusses whether they believe the amount of money Bernice was making as a bartender (4:12:30), 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 | Darkoo & Rema - “Favourite Girl” Ice | Payroll Giovanni - “Addicted 2 Results” Parks | Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, & Killer Mike - “Ego Maniacs” Ish | Mable - “Vitamins” Melyssa | Kiana Ledé - “Space and Pussy” Marc | Ab-Soul (feat. Vince Staples & Kamm Carson) - “California Dream”