Episode 896 | "Young Men That Carry Arms"

The JBP kicks off its latest episode covering an internet debate of Common vs. Jadakiss (24:10) before turning to new music from T.I. (45:33). The room then has a conversation about creating and evaluating friendships (53:28), Claressa Shields calls in to a show to defend herself (1:23:30), and the crew shares their thoughts about two wedding stories (1:43:08). Also, Nike's new MLK sneaker (2:07:07), Keith Lee visits the viral 'tenderism' BBQ restaurant (2:15:50), Joe has a question for his castmates about the YMCA (2:28:56), Marc Lamont Hill recaps the back and forth between Nicki Minaj & Don Lemon, 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 

The JBP begins its latest episode diving right into J. Cole's announcement of 'The Fall-Off' which included a new record hinting at a double disc (22:40), before turning to more new music with A$AP Rocky's 'Don't Be Dumb' (53:00) and Wiz Khalifa's 'Khatoic' (1:01:52). Worst Take returns with more NFL playoff predictions and John Harbaugh to the Giants (1:14:50), Anton Daniels vs. Corey Holcomb (1:29:50), and Jay Leno speaks out about his wife dealing with dementia (2:01:25). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** Joe shares his thoughts about 'His & Hers' on Netflix (2:27:04), Part of the Show (2:50:06), 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   

The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a recap of the 2026 Golden Globes (33:18) which includes reactions to Anthony Anderson & Rocsi Diaz (52:50) as well as the award for best podcast (1:06:30). Worst Take returns as the cast covers Wild Card Weekend in the NFL including the Jaguars postgame press conference interaction between head coach Liam Coen & press reporter Lynn Jones-Turpin (1:09:00). Cam Newton interviews Lady London (1:26:43), Hot 97 announces Mero as the new host of its morning show (1:41:37), and Freekey Zekey releases old footage of an altercation between Dame Dash & Jim Jones (1:55:04). Also, LA Reid avoids trial (2:14:35), Druski's new skit (2:25:02), 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 

The latest episode from the JBP begins with a conversation about trainers in the gym (24:54) before turning to New Jersey news as rapper Fetty Wap has been released from prison (38:57). The crew then discusses the tragedy in Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent (49:33), new music including a single from Bruno Mars from his new album 'The Romantic' (1:39:15), and LA Reid's upcoming trial (2:04:48). The room covers storylines in the NFL and NBA (2:08:18), Dame Dash continues his beef with Charlamagne the God while the Cam'Ron & Jim Jones feud also continues (2:52:20), 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 

Marc Lamont Hill returns to set in the latest episode from the JBP as the crew begins with allegations against singer and minister Donnie McClurkin (29:04) before turning to the viral video of a fight between TraxNYC and AKAY Diamonds (49:49). In the 'Worst Take' segment, the room shares their Super Bowl predictions as well as give praise to Browns Myles Garrett for setting the single season sack record (1:06:23), Netflix after dark? (1:13:43), and Pastor Jamal Bryant responds to criticism over his wife's dress at a charity event (1:33:20). Also, new music on the way from Bruno Mars, Ari Lennox, & Jill Scott (1:46:03), the United States capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro (1:58:40), Part of the Show (2:32:50), Joe makes a call on air (2:48:13), 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 

The first episode of 2026 from the JBP begins with a recap of New Years for each member (15:59) as well as their resolutions and predictions (29:52). Drake & Adin Ross have been hit with a RICO lawsuit over alleged gambling scheme with Stake (40:15), Joe shares his thoughts about the recent stories involving NFL brothers Stefon Diggs & Trevon Diggs (1:01:00), and Doechii & SZA have a new single 'girl, get up.' (1:19:28). Uncle Murda and Skillz drop their 2025 Wrap Up songs (1:27:56), the room discusses lies you tell as a couple (1:48:23) which leads to a conversation about pet owners (1:58:45). Also, the JBP learns of Chevy Chase's history through a new documentary (2:17:42), Will Smith is being sued by a former employee (2:24:45), Part of the Show (2:57:45), 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 

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' from Maino, Jim Jones, Dave East, and Fabolous which has some bars aimed at 50 Cent (47:08). Christian and Justin Combs are starring in a new docuseries through Zeus Network reacting to the Puff trial (1:20:46), Kai Cenat says he's never going to be in a relationship again (1:41:41), and more accusations for Tyler Perry (2:08:52). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** Season 5 of Stranger Things (2:24:05) & the finale of Mayor of Kingstown (2:28:38), is smoking cigars performative (2:52:04), Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria (2:58:48), aspirations for 2026 (3:10:00), 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 

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 the room turns to their thoughts on the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight on Netflix this past Friday (36:30). Following the fight, Dave Chappelle dropped his new standup comedy special 'The Unstoppable' on Netflix (1:12:08), T.I.'s first comedy special 'Cheaper Than Therapy' (1:37:25), Nicki Minaj speaks at Turning Point USA's 'AmericaFest' (1:48:20), and the internet is upset at 21 Savage's movement (2:12:12). Also, the JBP listens to Young Buck's diss to Fat Joe (2:37:00) before recapping new music which includes an A$AP Rocky album teaser (2:46:58), Joe has a couple shoutouts (2:54:45), **Spoiler Alert** Mayor of Kingstown recap (2:58:10), Steelers WR DK Metcalf appeals his two-game suspension for an altercation with a fan (3:05:58), 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 

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 Spice's appearance for the premiere of the new Spongebob movie (38:10). 21 Savage's 'f*ck the streets' movement (38:10), Rams WR Puka Nacua issues an apology following a stream with Adin Ross (1:00:32), Joe shouts out the Knicks for winning the NBA Cup (1:25:34), and the room shares their most regrettable moments on TV (1:36:35). Charlamagne The God inks a five-year, $200 million deal with iHeartRadio (1:43:47), Netflix's business moves (2:00:00), and the rumors of new Hot 97 morning hosts (2:07:42). Also, the woman in the Coldplay concert kiss cam speaks out (2:26:05), Marc shares a news story from California (2:42:09), Keke Palmer interviews Blueface (3:15:00), Part of the Show (3:26:33), 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 

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 Ebro, Laura Stylez, & Peter Rosenberg heading to YouTube (46:00), along with Ebro revealing DMs from Drake after the cancellation of their morning show on Hot 97 (1:02:01). Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul is slated for Friday night on Netflix (1:25:50), Ice doubles down on his Pooh Shiesty take from last pod (1:51:15), and Brian B. Dot Miller's 2025 Rap List (2:08:18) leads the JBP to rank their cohosts on who code switches the most (2:21:48). Also, Trey Songz has been charged with assault after a nightclub incident (2:28:53), Kai Cenat discusses his mental health and plans for his future (2:35:40), the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife (2:41:05), Bobby Shmurda's fight in Minnesota (3:13:50), 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