Episode 761 | "Ekayno Lodge"

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)”

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”

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 thoughts following the presidential results from earlier in the week and reasons why Kamala Harris fell short (28:45). The 2025 Grammy Nominations have been released as the JBP reacts to song and album of the year categories (1:39:37), Ab-Soul drops his new album ‘Soul Burger’ (2:06:40), and DDG brings his and Halle Bailey’s son on Kai Cenat’s livestream (2:22:47) which leads the room to discuss coparenting and if men are good at apologizing (2:33:50), Marc questions QueenzFlip about his ‘man of the house’ take (2:55:30), 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 | Ella Mai - “One Of These” Ice | Tha Eastsidaz (feat. October London) - “Groove Bacc” Parks | Ab-Soul (feat. JasonMartin & Thirsty P) - “All That” Ish | PHABO & Josef Lamercier - “5000 Degrees” Melyssa | Simi Liadi - “No Exchange’

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 hurt once again by his friends (12:15). The room then talks about the chaos of Election Day (22:57), New York is under a Drought Watch (1:08:20), Lil WeezyAna Fest took place on Saturday which featured a Hot Boys reunion and comments from Wayne on the New Orleans Super Bowl Halftime Show (1:16:25), and Marc Lamont Hill starts a debate on Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ vs. ‘Off the Wall’ (1:31:00). DeMar DeRozan returns to Toronto with Drake standing courtside (1:41:24), Joel Embiid has been suspended for pushing a reporter (2:10:30) which then leads the crew to ask whether people deserve to get punched in the face (2:16:40). Also, the JBP discusses which artists they’d cry over following the news of Quincy Jones passing at 91 (2:30:20), Joe has a question for the room about threesome babies (2:48:30), T.I. announces retirement from performing (3:06:00), Marc on having to deal with Philly athletes in the 2000s (3:11:27), Kai Cenat & Kodak Black’s livestream (3:14:35), 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 | Austin Millz & Jozzy - “Need I Say More” Ice | Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre & Jhené Aiko - “Gorgeous” Parks | BigXthaPlug - “Therapy Session” Ish | Elmiene - “Crystal Tears” Melyssa | Dee Gatti - “Timeless” Marc | Freddie Gibbs - “It's Your Anniversary”

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 probation sentence (30:12). The JBP then discusses how Thug has to navigate a new music ecosystem and what it means for the rapper moving forward (57:40), Joe shares a story about his most recent night at ‘Girls Love Karaoke’ (1:18:29), and the projections for Tyler, The Creator’s new album are in (1:30:20). Also, the room wonders how you compliment a man with a fire mouth (1:50:10), Meg Thee Stallion’s Amazon Prime documentary (1:58:33), Ari Lennox’s beef with Dreamville (2:31:44) leads to a debate on if an idea is more important than the execution (2:46:00), Mel’s new podcast (2:59:33), questionable Halloween outfits for children (3:11:38), 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 | Jacquees - “Baby Making” Ice | Lloyd Banks - “Season Of The Psychos”  Parks | Che Noir (feat. Brady Watt & Abiodun Oyewole) - “Shadow Puppet” Ish | Elijah Blake (feat. Kareen Lomax) - “Read The Room” Melyssa | Mr. Carmack (feat. Kehlani) - “All In”

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 version of oxtail (18:52). 50 Cent turns down Donald Trump’s $3 million offer to perform at his Madison Square Garden rally as the room then debates what their price would have to be (21:33), Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial and racist monologue (29:05), and Miami Heat unveil the statue of Dwyane Wade which is met by backlash and jokes from fans (41:34). The room then shades Joe’s basketball skills which leads to a potential 1-on-1 match that involves games with both Ish and Marc Lamont Hill (56:20), Shaq faces backlash over his appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast (1:13:48), Tyler, The Creator drops his new album ‘Chromakopia’ (1:51:00), and Joe shares his thoughts after the passing of DJ Clark Kent due to colon cancer (2:17:16). Also, Tory Lanez seeks disciplinary action against his former attorney (2:28:20), the guys want Haunted Houses to make a resurgence (2:42:16), did Winnie and Kevin from ‘The Wonder Years’ sleep together (2:49:20), Joe responds to the internet clipping up his Lil Durk & J. Cole comments (2:50:10), Tony Rock addresses not being cast in Chris Rock movies and the crew debates if they agree with his stance or not (3:06:00), and more!  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:   Joe | Alfonzo Hunter - “Weekend Thang” Ice | GloRilla - “LET HER COOK” Parks | Canibus (feat. Panama P.I.) - “How We Roll” Ish | TheARTI$t - “Soul On Fire”

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 this week (22:25) before Joe discusses speaking at Steve Stoute’s SelectCon NYC event (27:44). Lil Durk has been arrested over an alleged murder-for-hire plot as the room shares what information has been made available to the public (30:30) and the difficulty in podcasting about such stories (57:30). In new music, Summer Walker drops a new single ‘Heart Of A Woman’ (1:35:36), the crew debates if the Menendez Brothers should be granted parole (1:46:15), as well as whether Joe had any disagreements with Punch TDE’s tweet about Hip Hop Journalism (2:01:55). Also, **TRIGGER WARNING** a mother is suing an AI company over the death of her son (2:33:20), E. coli outbreaks (2:48:50), Part of the Show (3:03:19), 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 | Babyface & Muni Long - “The Recipe” Parks | REASON - “Whatever” Ish | Tailz. - “Free Time” Melyssa | Elmiene & BADBADNOTGOOD - “Marking My Time”

 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 quick recap of Parks’ birthday party (23:46). The New York Liberty take home the 2024 WNBA Championship (28:05) while Angel Reese’s outfit for Game 5 has caused some commotion (34:55), the New York Yankees are headed to the World Series (38:55), and Joe shares a quick story of his recent injury (44:18). SZA interviews Kendrick Lamar for Harper’s BAZAAR fashion magazine (55:25) as he shares what ‘Not Like Us’ means to him and the gang discusses doing interviews with your friends vs. other journalists, Joe reminds everyone that it is illegal to go through your significant others phone (1:17:55), and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts eight new acts (1:38:36). Also, the JBP discusses a proposed mandate from strippers when it comes to throwing money & payouts (1:49:40), Kamala Harris’ campaign continues to try to attract black male voters while being publicly called names (2:03:21), Part of the Show (2:55:22), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:   Joe | Leon Thomas - “SAFE PLACE” Parks | Tyler, The Creator - “Noid” Ish | BARii - “Barbershop” Melyssa | October London (feat. Boney James) - “All I Want Is You”

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 kicking his back in for his comments about them (4:33). In music, the JBP condemns BET for the embarrassment that was the BET Hip-Hop Awards (33:10), addresses Tommy Richman for submitting “Million Dollar Baby” in all of the Rap GRAMMY categories (49:08), salutes Tyler, the Creator for deciding to release his upcoming album ‘Chromakopia’ on a Monday (1:07:19), and makes sense of rumors that Michael Jackson beat Tupac up for dating Quincy Jones’ daughter (1:19:23). Later, Joe asks if men can harp on things (1:30:45) and reveals he is going to buy a camper in his 50s (1:36:01) before the gang discusses updates in both Safaree and DJ Mustard’s domestic disputes (1:40:40), reactions to Big Meech’s release from prison (1:50:28), the mystique surrounding parties before social media (2:00:40), Liam Payne of One Direction’s passing (2:17:16), a LinkedIn co-founder saying that 9-5 jobs will be extinct by 2034 (2:25:12), people now being able to communicate through their dreams (2:36:02), Parks’ experiences at nude beaches and being courted by men (2:39:30), what’s next for Bronny James after his disappointing preseason (2:46:53), the billboards marketing Season 2 of Improper Improv (2:56:11), 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 | Ambré - “SWV” Ice | BigXthaPlug - “Leave Me Alone” Parks | Benny the Butcher & 38 Spesh - “Money Counter” Ish | Jon Vinyl - “War” Melyssa | Berhana - “Golden”

 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 show over the weekend (18:34). Joe & Ish then gets to story time and shares their experience out at a ‘Paddle of the Sexes’ event (20:42), TD Bank has been hit with a $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering (54:46), and the crew debates what makes a good mediator (1:00:50) and if there is an issue with men who move off of hearsay (1:10:12). Former NBA player and coach Sam Mitchell seemingly doxxed NBA TV co-host Chris Miles after an awkward live interaction (1:16:57), RJ Barrett allegedly owes an escort some money (1:27:53), and Lyfe Jennings says NPR’s Tiny Desk rejected him from their show (1:41:40). Also, the room discusses how they handle criticism (1:55:00), Joe shares some tidbits about the blessings that come from podcasting as well as how paranoia affects work ethic (2:04:54), Ian brings a list of conspiracy theorist topics (2:41:50), 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: www.patreon.com/joebudden  Sleeper Picks:   Joe | Ravyn Lenae (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) – “Dream Girl” Ice | Pharrell Williams (feat. Tyler, The Creator) - “VIRGINIA Boy (Remix)” Parks | Ka - “I Love (Mimi, Moms, Kev)” Ish | Amaria - “Fly” Melyssa | Gallant (feat. Nao) - “Centigrade.”