The Joe Budden Podcast

Episode 890 | "Living Righteously"

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The final JBP episode of 2025 kicks off with the cast recapping their Christmas holiday (33:00) before turning to the new record 'Let's Rap About It' ...

Episode 889 | "Zeus Of Nazareth"

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Christmas Eve episode from the JBP kicks off with a weekend recap as QueenzFlip shares his experience attending Mona's comedy show (26:45) before...

Episode 888 | "Digital Gloryhole"

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP begins its latest recording with Young Thug proposing to Mariah the Scientist at his Atlanta concert (25:15) before the crew reacts to Ice Spi...

Episode 887 | "Not My Humblest Day"

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP begins with a quick recap from Ice who hosted a battle rap event over the weekend (36:33) before the room turns to Ebr...

Episode 886 | "Fed Gala"

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with new music releases starting with new albums from 21 Savage (36:34) and Conway the Machine (53:40). Mona...

Episode 885 | "I Don't See Beauty"

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP starts its latest episode with a conversation on concert etiquette (14:44) before turning to a debate on whether the gym should have a dress c...

Episode 884 | "The Top Package"

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP begins with the news of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion (31:39) before the rest of the cast shares th...

Episode 883 | "Not Violins"

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe kicks off the latest episode with his review of the Sean Combs 'The Reckoning' documentary on Netflix executively produced by 50 Cent (27:49) befo...

Episode 882 | "The Cooling Board (You Too?)"

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Off of Thanksgiving 2025, the JBP recaps their Turkey day (25:18) before Marc Lamont Hill asks the room what role ex's play for the holiday (49:32)....

Episode 881 | "We The Hood"

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a recap of Marc Lamont Hill's Friendsgiving which included a spades game against Joe (11:04); before each me...

Episode 880 | "Destinys Food"

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP tackles a number of topics in its latest episode starting with reaction to Brandy & Monica's 'The Boy is Mine Tour' (18:30) before turning to ...

Episode 879 | "Vote For Twan!"

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The JBP begins its latest episode discussing the ex-DoorDash driver, who recorded a video of a naked man, has now been arrested (30:17) before turni...

Episode 878 | "Streets Need A Body"

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest release from the JBP starts with the wave of apologies after the internet continues to resurface old tweets (20:05). In new music, the room...

Episode 877 | "What's For You Is For You"

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP returns to the airwaves as they kick off the latest episode with a recap of their weekend including Ish's discusses a Tonight's Conversation l...

Episode 876 | "Squint Off The Vert"

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with the crew sharing their thoughts on the 2026 Grammy Nominations (22:00) before moving on to Kanye West's...

Episode 875 | "5%esque"

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Off of Halloween 2025, the JBP shares what they did over the weekend (22:19) before turning to a Spotify lawsuit with claims of Drake streams being fr...

Episode 874 | "Miley & Molly"

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with Halloween 2025 before turning to new music in which we have new albums from Big L (40:10), Lloyd Banks ...

Episode 873 | "Crack Ain't Spicy"

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP opens its latest episode with a conversation about proposals and engagements (29:03) before turning to the room's thoughts on the Cash Money a...

Episode 872 | "Purple Eye"

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks the latest episode off by reacting to the FBI indicting over 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and...

Episode 871 | "Vehemently Disagreeing…."

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP begins its latest episode discussing Marc Lamont Hill’s one-year anniversary and the challenges with short-term contracts in business (24:42...

Episode 870 | "Hour 2"

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The latest broadcast from the JBP starts with two quick conversations on being misread (22:29) and whether or not you judge the way people make thei...

Episode 869 | "Tricky Words"

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP opens the latest episode with their reactions to the passing of R&B icon D’Angelo after a private battle with cancer (32:02). Akon’s wife ...

Episode 868 | "Bad Juju"

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The JBP starts its latest episode with Drake’s defamation case being dropped by a federal judge and whether or not they believe UMG’s statement ...

Episode 867 | "Ingestfest"

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP begins this episode with a debate over albums that aged poorly (3:00) before turning to the latest with the singer D4vd as police claim he is ...

Episode 866 | "From One Crash Out To Another"

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks off its new episode discussing the ongoing beef from Cardi B and Nicki Minaj (21:05) before turning to the two diss records from JT ai...

Episode 865 | "Titty F***ing Republicans"

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP begins with Bad Bunny being named as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer (20:03) before turning to new music includ...

Episode 864 |"The Broad Street Daily Journal"

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP starts its new episode with their thoughts on Young Thug’s new album (22:15) as well as the ongoing beef between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj (3...

Episode 863 | "I’m Coming To Get That"

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP begins with Cardi B reacting to critiques of her new album as well as responding to questions about why she isn’t of...

Episode 862 | "The Donut Shop"

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mona Love (Don’t Call Me White Girl) joins the cast in the latest episode from the JBP as the room dives into Cardi B’s new album ‘AM I THE DRAM...

Episode 861 | "The Joe Budden Book Club"

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP returns to the airwaves as they begin their latest episode discussing the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Álvarez fight from Saturday night on Ne...

Episode 860 | "Whoopty Doo"

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP starts its latest episode with questions for Marc Lamont Hill about a cult documentary (4:35) before turning to the assassination of Charlie K...

Episode 859 | "The Mikan Drills" (feat. Chance the Rapper)

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks off its latest episode with the Young Thug interview with Big Bank (32:33) which leads into a conversation on whether Thug is carrying a...

Episode 858 | "Man Of The Night"

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode from the JBP, the room starts with their thoughts and the internet’s reactions to Drake’s ‘ICEMAN’ episode 3 (17:52) bef...

Episode 857 | “Going On 7”

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Off of Joe’s birthday weekend, the JBP opens up its latest episode with a recap of his party on Saturday night (1:33) before turning to Maino wantin...

Episode 856 | "Pillow Talk"

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of Joe’s birthday weekend, the JBP shares their thoughts following the release of Young Thug interrogation clips (30:09) and what it looks lik...

Episode 855 | "You Let Andrew Tate Down"

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP starts with a recap of Invest Fest 2025 in Atlanta (13:45) before turning to Rampage Jackson’s son attacking a wrest...

Episode 854 | "UnEmmy Like"

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP leads with Joe discussing Ish’s appearance at Invest Fest this weekend (5:10) before turning to a conversation of mu...

Episode 853 | "Don’t Say George Lucas Again"

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe returns to set following a trip out of town for his family reunion (28:40) before the room discusses Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband now asking for...

Episode 852 | "Who’s Gonna Save Superman?"

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with Ice giving a recap of Chris Brown’s concert at MetLife Stadium (17:25) before turning to new music wi...

Episode 851 | "It’s Gonna Take Me An Army"

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Lamont Hill returns to the JBP as they kick off their latest episode discussing his trip to Martha’s Vineyard (23:50) before the room reacts to...

Episode 850 | "When Dove Cries"

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP leads off the latest episode discussing their long day earlier in the week (7:20) before Ice and Parks share their thoughts on attending a rec...

Episode 849 | "Super P" (feat. Offset)

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP features Melyssa Ford and QueenzFlip returning to set as the room discusses Joe’s appearance at WWE Monday Night RAW...

Episode 848 | "The 3rd Originals"

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 848 the JBP begin discussing Shannon Sharpe’s dismissal from ESPN (31:53) before turning to new music. Metro Boomin’s album ‘A Futuri...

Episode 847 | "From The 19’s"

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe returns to the couch fresh off vacation as he shares a couple stories from his past week in Turks with his cohosts (18:35) before Ice shares his t...

Episode 846 | "The Wet In Sweat"

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks off their latest episode discussing Joe’s vacation (20:40) before turning to Complex’s 2025 Hip-Hop Media Rankings (30:50) and Hul...

Episode 845 | "Atheist Mingle"

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe’s New York Times article opens the latest episode of the JBP as the cast reacts to the reveal of Patreon revenue numbers (23:55) before turning ...

Episode 844 | "Lies & Gooch"

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP wastes no time kicking this Saturday edition of the podcast off by poking fun at the Astronomer CEO who was caught cheating at a Coldplay conc...

Episode 843 | "Mothers Baby, Fathers Maybe"

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP starts its latest episode with Stevie Wonder addressing his blindness while on his Love, Light and Song UK tour (27:29) before diving into pho...

Episode 842 | "Glazin Hip-Hop and R&B"

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with the crew discussing their recent interview with Clipse (3:07) before diving into their favorite records...

Episode 841 | “Don’t Look Away Now”

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Off of the July 4th weekend, the greatest show in the world returns to the airwaves as the JBP begins its latest episode with recaps of the holiday (5...

Episode 840 | "Howard the Coward"

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP’s fourth of July episode begins with their weekend plans (18:15) before diving into the verdict of the Diddy case which was handed down earl...

Episode 839 | "Back On Task Rabbit"

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP begins with Ice’s recap of Jeezy’s ‘TM: 101 Live’ show at the Apollo (18:18) before diving into a viral clip a...

Episode 838 | "Thank You For That, That Was Informative"

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 pare...

Episode 837 | "Blackout The Numbers"

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 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 c...

Episode 836 | "Alaska To Nebraska"

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 acc...

Episode 835 | "The Devils Breakfast"

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 834 | "Sufficient Sammy"

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 833 | "Up To My Wits End"

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP begins the latest episode with quick recaps from Lil Wayne’s concert at Madison Square Garden last Friday (16:00) along with Marc’s attend...

Episode 832 | "Soft Guy Era" (feat. Jeremy Hecht)

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the release of Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’, the JBP opens its latest episode discussing the 19-track album (32:50) before bringing in coh...

Episode 831 | "Blessed and Highly Favored"

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of the JBP begins with Melyssa Ford’s recap of ‘The Roots Picnic 2025’ (19:28) before Joe shares how he feels about the Knick...

Episode 830 | "Stupid Seeds Grow Stupid Plants" (feat. Jozzy)

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip’s thoughts on the new HBO documentary ‘Pee-wee as Himself’ (28:57) before the room turns...

Episode 829 | "The Thickening Agent"

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In the latest episode from the JBP, Joe talks dealing with a sinus infection (:35) before the room recaps their Memorial Day (24:41) and Melyssa pre...

Episode 828 | "Don't Tell Me Goodnight"

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP’s latest episode kicks off with a debate over barbers (3:00) before the room asks Joe if he is done attending New York Knicks games after th...

Episode 827 | "Magic vs Bird"

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP opens their latest episode with a recap of the latest in Rap beef with more songs from Joey Bada$$, Ray Vaughn, Daylyt, and others over the we...

Episode 826 | "To The Voting Members"

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP is joined by Ray Daniels in the latest episode as the room  with beef in Hip-Hop starting with Big Sean, Ab-Soul, & Joey Bada$$’s ‘Red ...

Episode 825 | "K"

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 The latest JBP episode begins with a recap of Mother’s Day 2025 (19:00) as well as the room’s review of Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s show at Metlife...

Episode 824 | "Cart Before the Horse"

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode from the JBP the crew discusses their plans for Kendrick Lamar’s next show (8:40) before turning to the allegations that came ...

Episode 823 | "They Let You Stay In Haiti?"

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The full crew returns for the latest JBP episode as the room starts with a couple stories from their weekend (4:10) before turning to a debate on loan...

Episode 822 | "Behind the Dumpster"

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP begins with the highlighting of a genius marketing move from a bar in Jersey City (20:30) before discussing the late...

Episode 821 | "The Natty"

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The full crew is in attendance for the latest JBP episode as the internet erupts once again over the topic of 100 men vs. one gorilla (23:44) before J...

Episode 820 | "Don’t Invite Them In"

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ice and QueenzFlip return in the latest episode from the JBP as the room is eager to discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest movie ‘Sinners’ (17:42) befor...

Episode 819 | "Where’s Wallo When You Need Him?"

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marc, Ish, & Parks are eager to question Joe about his experience at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Knicks-Pistons series as he was seated ri...

Episode 818 | "Pod & Order"

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of the JBP opens with a conversation about men overestimating their abilities (8:30) before the room turns to Lil Wayne’s Rolling...

Episode 817 | "More Mt. Rushmore’s"

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tax season has arrived as the JBP opens the latest episode discussing their past dealings with the IRS while continuing to shoot jokes at each other (...

Episode 816 | "We Listen and We Judge Quietly”

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP revisits potential nanny options for Ish (4:35) to begin the latest episode before they discuss the handling of forgiveness in friendships (31...

Episode 815 | "Al B. Ehhhh"

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks off the latest episode discussing the cost of nanny’s (7:50) as well as eating habits (11:50) before turning to Marc Lamont Hill who s...

Episode 814 | "Fight or Flight"

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the JBP starts hot, with Joe and Flip pressing Mel to tell the story of when she linked up with a group of Colombians to be a drug mul...

Episode 813 | "Plausible Deniability"

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks things off by discussing the passing of Young Scooter & Bishop Brigante over the weekend (21:58). Kanye’s interview with DJ Akademiks ...

Episode 812 | "Stove Side Chat"

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP opens up the latest episode sharing where they stand on ‘taking a break’ in a relationship (24:29) as well as if there are any phone res...

Episode 811 | "Blood In the Water"

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks off the latest episode revisiting the story of Joe’s broken foot (3:13) before the room discusses Marc vs. Ish in a recent Patreon epi...

Episode 810 | "Where The Magic Happens" (feat. Oz Pearlman)

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ish returns to his seat in the latest episode as the JBP kicks things off discussing his recent surgery (1:55) before diving into the drama between Je...

Episode 809 | "Willfully Obtuse"

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP begins with the Mariah Carey tribute at the iHeart Awards who seemed to be unimpressed with the performances (30:33) w...

Episode 808 | "Meet Me At The Police Station"

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe begins the latest episode with some theories about Melyssa after an off mic conversation before questioning Ice over an Xbox purchase (4:35). The ...

Episode 807 | "Reverse Card Day"

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP opens up the latest episode with their thoughts on Jermaine Dupri’s response video after the crew dissected his label tweet over the weekend...

Episode 806 | "Yall Don’t Really Have It"

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe, Ice, Melyssa, & Parks kick off the latest episode with more reactions of the JBP’s basketball game from last weekend before turning to the inte...

Episode 805 | "Support The Lie"

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beaten and battered from their recent basketball outing, the JBP kicks off the latest episode discussing how their bodies are feeling days later (3:07...

Episode 804 | "Women in Space"

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Joe Budden Podcast recaps their week (10:15) before the room moves to the sad news involving the passing of Gene Hackman, his wife, and their dog ...

Episode 803 | "One More Dance"

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of the JBP kicks off with the crew discussing Meek Mill’s tax problems (24:45) before moving to news of former NFL wide receiver ...

Episode 802 | "Positivity Highlighter"

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest JBP episode, Joe then shares a story of a recent trip to get an MRI (36:34), J. Cole drops a new song ‘cLOUDs’ through a blog on his...

Episode 801 | "0-5 Zone"

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating 10 years of the JBP! The crew begins the latest episode discussing their Valentine’s Day (41:10) before turning to NBA’s All-Star Week...

Episode 800 | "Loosie Eggs"

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP adds another milestone to the list hitting 800 episodes as Joe shows gratitude to everyone involved over the last decade (3:36) before the roo...

Episode 799 | "Belt 2 Ass"

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with the room’s reactions to the Eagles beating the Chiefs in the Super Bowl (2:22) before getting to thei...

Episode 798 | "The Rims to Match"

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP begins this episode debating whether Joe & Ish have a bromance (3:28) before taking a look at Melyssa Ford’s new movie on the way (12:35)....

Episode 797 | "Clean Sweep"

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grammy night moments highlight the latest episode of the JBP as the crew begins with Chris Brown winning Best R&B Album for ‘11:11’ (24:05), the A...

Episode 796 | "The Distinguished Panel"

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode from the JBP, the crew starts with new music highlighting Weeknd’s album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ (29:47) as well as EST Gee’...

Episode 795 | "Licensed Listeners"

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP opens up the latest episode discussing QueenzFlip’s recent social media video in handcuffs (5:40) before turning to a discussion on transact...

Episode 794 | "Real Talk"

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP begins the latest episode discussing more lawsuit news as UMG urges a Texas court to dismiss Drake’s petition (23:10) before sharing their...

Episode 793 | "Kaputz"

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A day removed from the 2025 Presidential inauguration, the JBP starts the latest episode with a look at the changes Donald Trump is already making (25...

Episode 792 | “Best & Final”

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode begins with a reaction from the JBP on Drake’s Universal Music Group defamation lawsuit (19:18) while discussing its impact on Hi...

Episode 791 | "Dude Code"

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The JBP kicks off their latest episode as Elliott Wilson walks back his comments about Cam’Ron (24:30) before the crew dives into the latest on the ...