The Joe Budden Podcast
Episodes
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 ...
Episode 790 | "Means to an End"
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest JBP episode, Joe begins with discussing New York City’s congestive pricing (22:00) before the room shares their thoughts with the Los ...
Episode 789 | "Good Mouth Skin"
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP returns to their studio in the latest episode as Joe begins with sharing the story behind his recent absence (24:00). The crew then dives into...
Episode 788 | "What Would Halle Do?"
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP recaps their New Years Eve vacation to kick off the first episode of 2025 (13:29) before the crew reacts to Elliott Wilson’s recent criticis...
Episode 787 | "Shartonay"
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final JBP episode of 2024, Joe starts off with a story of his trip to Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day (4:25) before the room shares how ...
Episode 786 | "The Hoodie Store"
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP begins the latest episode discussing the Christmas shopping season (2:25) as Joe has a few gifts for his co-hosts (10:20). J. Cole celebrated ...
Episode 785 | "I Appreciate The Contribution of Every Member…"
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe returns and begins with sharing his feelings about the cast and the JBP episodes in his absence before the crew of Marc, Melyssa, Parks, & QueenzF...
Episode 784 | "Jesus On The Main Line"
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the JBP, the room starts with their reactions to the internet drama and leaked messages surrounding Papoose & Remy Ma (25:40)...
Episode 783 | "Dimatapped"
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode from the JBP, the room shares a couple stories from their weekend (13:45) before diving right into the news of the civil suit ...
Episode 782 | "Gym Valedictorian"
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Dunlap joins the crew for the latest episode as the JBP begins with a topic on popular privilege (20:54) before moving to their reactions to the U...
Episode 781 | "Pepticides"
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with a revelation from Melyssa Ford (28:10) before the room discusses when the pod basketball game is due (3...
Episode 780 | "Go In That Corner"
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ro...
Episode 778 | "Bottom Of The 9th"
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 dro...
Episode 777 | "The Spectrum"
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Im...
Episode 776 | "Love Out Loud"
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 & ...
Episode 775 | "That Tracks"
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 featur...
Episode 774 | "Suckin & Jivin"
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2024 election in the rearview, Joe shares about the start of his health journey (22:00) before the Bionic Six & Marc Lamont Hill recap their ...
Episode 773 | "Use It Or Lose It"
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP opens up their latest episode with a discussion on whether Ish is a gift-shamer (1:25) before Joe discusses how his pride and ego has been hur...
Episode 772 | "The Summer Track"
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode from the JBP, the crew begins with discussing their Halloween (20:28) before getting to Young Thug being released with a lengthy...
Episode 771 | "Toxic Poetry"
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ice returns to his seat in the latest dudecast edition of the JBP as the guys begin with a conversation on caviar and whether it’s white people’s ...
Episode 770 | "Mr. Plus 1"
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP kicks off the latest episode with questions for Ish after he was spotted courtside with Marc Lamont Hill at the Sixers & Bucks game earlier th...
Episode 769 | "Milk of Magnesia"
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode, Marc Lamont Hill takes his seat with the JBP as the room reacts to Joe’s viral moment over the weekend (13:10) before a qui...
Episode 768 | "Silent Harp"
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe kicks things off by showing love to DJ Clark Kent (3:02) before dedicating this episode to 9-5 workers and firing back at those who have been kick...
Episode 767 | "Gear Grinders"
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Dunlap returns to the JBP as the room begins with Melyssa Ford’s recent tweets (2:39) before QueenzFlip recaps his time at the Wild 'n Out sho...
Episode 766 | "Good Kid, Good City"
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another dudecast is in effect for the latest JBP episode as they begin with a discussion on if they wash their own clothes (2:19) before they react to...
Episode 765 | "Sorry Martha"
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
QueenzFlip returns to his chair as the JBP starts with a few airport stories (2:00) before Joe sends congratulations to Lizzo (40:28). Safaree attends...
Episode 764 | "Booday"
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP kicks off the latest episode with the news that the Port Union has agreed to suspend their strike which leads to a quick apology from Joe over...
Episode 763 | "Barnacles"
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode from the JBP dives in as the crew salutes Cardi B for her Paris Fashion Week (2:38) before reports of freak off tapes being sold in...
Episode 762 | "Gas Station Kings"
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode from the JBP opens with a conversation on insurance rates and crash outs before turning to Cardi B and Offset airing each other out...
Episode 761 | "Ekayno Lodge"
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fall season has arrived and the first topic on the board is Dr. Umar’s comments comparing the 'freak offs' of Diddy & Hugh Hefner (17:29). From ther...
Episode 760 | "High Priced Mascots"
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best podcast in the world returns to the airwaves as QueenzFlip begins by addressing some of Joe’s vacation posts (3:30) then a quick debate tak...
Episode 759 | "Farina Baby"
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode from the Bionic Six, Joe looks forward to his first vacation of the year (7:34) before the room pays its respects to the legend ...
Episode 758 | "Three Level Scorer" (feat. Doechii)
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bionic Six is back! With Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show announcement over the weekend, the internet reacted to Lil Wayne not bei...
Episode 757 | "Coquettish"
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP is joined by Jaewon in the latest episode as they begin with Tamar Braxton’s accusation that her ex used her card on other women (49:00). Th...
Episode 756 | "Ozempicfest"
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode from the JBP, the room begins with a recap following Joe’s birthday party over the weekend (17:30) before turning to the passi...
Episode 755 | "Big Boris"
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into Joe’s birthday weekend, the JBP begins this episode reacting to the best use of A.I. in music to date (29:30) before turning to a numbe...
Episode 754 | "100 Mil Out The Window”
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bionic Six reunites as the latest episode from the JBP begins with Joe sharing a story of his trip to Atlanta (13:05) before turning to a new thre...
Episode 753 | "The Bleepless Pod"
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest dudecast episode from the JBP, Joe reacts to Kanye West singing his name during his ‘Vultures Listening Experience’ event in Korea (...
Episode 752 | "Altimas for Everyone"
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A dudecast is in effect for the latest episode of the JBP as the guys open the pod with a discussion on skipping school to buy music and the technolog...
Episode 750 | "Through The Fire"
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode from the Bionic Six, the room discusses Tyrese’s Marvin Gaye-inspired National Anthem (15:19) before diving into a debate on A...
Episode 749 | "The Return Of The Rockports"
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off the latest JBP episode, Joe sets the scene following Lucky Daye’s performance at Radio City Music Hall in which Melyssa Ford ended up on...
Episode 748 | "Afifa"
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social media conspiracy theorists can take a breath as Ish returns from vacation. The JBP begins this episode with their thoughts on Kanye West & Ty D...
Episode 747 | "Can You Not?"
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Music Executive Ray Daniels joins the cast in the latest episode as the JBP begins with Lil Yachty saying he’s quitting the internet following backl...
Episode 746 | "Cruisin' For A Bruisin"
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Lamont Hill stops by and the JBP begins by reacting to SiR’s Toronto show being canceled (12:23), Tory Lanez’s driver’s testimony of what h...
Episode 745 | "Vision Board Party"
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bionic Six returns to form as they begin this episode with new music including Ice Spice’s ‘Y2K!’ project (26:50), DJ Mustard’s album (42:...
Episode 743 | "Who TF Y'all Talking To?"
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bionic Six returns with reactions to the largest IT outage in history (18:15) on Friday morning before turning to new music. The room starts with ...
Episode 742 | "Room For Growth"
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode from the JBP, Joe shares a couple stories from his weekend (24:49) before the room turns to the assassination attempt on former ...
Episode 741 | "Top 2, Not 1"
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP begins this episode discussing the viral video of Michael Ealy and Meagan Good’s hug in front of Jonathan Majors (24:12) before moving to ...
Episode 740 | "Your Profile Has Risen"
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode from the Bionic Six, Joe & Ice start by sharing their weekend plans which included a trip to the fair (11:28) before turning to ...
Episode 739 | "Missed Your Cue"
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP recaps their July 4th (22:28) and Joe shares his experience at the Chris Brown concert (28:50) in the latest episode from the Bionic Six. Kend...
Episode 738 | "Regale That Tail"
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP kicks off this episode by airing out some grievances with Ice (1:10) before turning to their thoughts on the 2024 BET Awards (18:07) as they s...
Episode 737 | "Zeus & Chill"
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bionic Six returns with a new episode as they begin with a quick discussion on the Biden vs. Trump debate (24:30) before turning to Draya Michele ...
Episode 736 | "OnlyFeds"
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
QueenzFlip returns to his chair as the JBP begins this episode with Joe discussing his weekend with family in South Carolina (35:34) before giving flo...
Episode 735 | “Ain’t No Neutral”
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode needs no introduction, as Joe kicks things off with a West Coast set (2:14) before the JBP provides an in-depth recap of Kendrick Lamar's...
Episode 734 | "Bad Mayo"
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mel starts with sharing her experience in Miami for the American Black Film Festival (19:36) before the room recaps their Father’s ...
Episode 733 | "Ghoul"
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP returns to the airwaves as the room starts with a debate on double standards when it comes to liking pictures on Instagram (25:10) as well as ...
Episode 732 | "Pass The Lunchbox"
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP begins this episode with Ish discussing his trip to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals (20:38) before a major **SPOILER ALERT** as Joe contin...
Episode 731 | “🐀”
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP welcomes back Elliott Wilson to the studio as the room puts an early notice on Father’s Day (18:20) before turning to Kendrick Lamar’s upc...
Episode 730 | "The Gold Section"
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode, Melyssa starts with sharing her experience at the Roots Picnic (23:53) before the JBP turns to their reactions on Hot97’s Sum...
Episode 729 | “The Blind Man”
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP kicks off this episode with their thoughts on the Rolling Stone article covering Diddy’s history of violence (38:44). In new music, Eminem...
Episode 728 | "G Card”
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a short vacation, the JBP podcast starts with a recap of Joe, Emanny, & Melyssa’s trip to DC for the R&B Money Tour featuring Tank, Keri Hilso...
Episode 727 | "Last To Leave the Party"
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The JBP returns with their thoughts on the video CNN obtained of Diddy assaulting Cassie (30:43) as well as his subsequent apology. Melyssa then calls...
Episode 726 | "Two Brands, One Stone"
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bionic Six starts this episode with their thoughts on Cardi B’s comments about relaxing and not releasing an album in 2024 (28:44) and how Atlan...