Episode 498 | "Finish Your Breakfast"

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 Ish getting suspended on Instagram and dealing with strangers on the internet (42:08). The Essence Festival took place over the weekend in New Orleans which included a partial Hot Boys reunion (49:50), Busta Rhymes went viral for trying to get fans off their phones (55:34), and the JBP reacts to Zeus’ new show ‘Aunt-Tea’ which featured The Game on their first episode (59:12). Also, Shakur Stevenson wins his fight over the weekend and disses Mase (1:17:36), Joe shares his thoughts on ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ (1:52:45), a debate ensues over paying for someone’s rent (2:20:37), quick hits segment (2:39:47), 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 | 42 Dugg (feat. Sexyy Red) - “N.P.O.” Ice | 42 Dugg (feat. EST Gee) - “Since When” Parks | Lupe Fiasco - “Samurai” Ish | Noah Guy (feat. Billy Lemos) - “LET U LEAD” Melyssa | Néhémie - “Typing”

10 Jul 20243h 21min

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. Kendrick Lamar drops the music video to ‘Not Like Us’ (40:17), Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC (1:15:20), and Stephen A. Smith addresses BET after showing OJ Simpson during its in-memoriam segment (1:28:06). Also, **SPOILER ALERT** AppleTV’s ‘Defending Jacob’ (1:51:20), new music (2:02:28), Taraji P. Henson responds to Keith Lee (2:34:57), Part of the Show (2:43:38), 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 | Teenear (feat. Rick Ross) - “Moment”  Ice | Eminem, Big Sean, & BabyTron - “Tobey” Parks | Roddy Ricch - “911” Ish | Tems (feat. J. Cole) - “Free Fall” Melyssa | KALLITECHNIS - “BOOMERANG”

6 Jul 20243h 25min

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 send their praises to Victoria Monét’s performance (35:37), the use & promotion of politics (39:40), and reactions to the tribute for Usher (1:06:03). Ice then shares his experience at the Jeezy & Scarface show (1:30:35), Rick Ross gets into a fight at a Vancouver music festival (1:38:34), and Joe walks back his take from last week on Lucky Daye’s album (2:04:43). Also, PARTYNEXTDOOR’s quick beef with Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller, & Jeremih (2:10:20), the recent free agency moves in the NBA (2:17:07), a question from Joe engages the room in debate (2:43:40), 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 | Lucky Daye - “Diamonds in Teal”  Ice | Flau’jae & Lil Wayne - “Came Out A Beast” Parks | RJ Payne - “Sweet Suffering” Ish | Maeta - “DJ Got Me” Melyssa | Victoria Monét - “Moment” Emanny | Camper (feat. Syd & Tank) - “I Need It”

3 Jul 20243h 26min

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 suing Tyrod Taylor (49:43). Joe talks recent moves made by the New York Knicks as well as Bronny James being drafted by the Lakers (1:12:33), in new music Drake releases two records on Camila Cabello’s new album (1:26:13), and Lucky Daye drops his project ‘Algorithm’ (1:32:31). Also,  *SPOILER ALERT* the room reacts to the ‘Dark Matter’ finale (2:02:32), Live-streaming platform Caffeine announces they’ve shut down (2:19:07), 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 | Trey Budden - “Keep You Around” Ice | RJmrLA & Siete7x - “Whole Head” Parks | IAMGAWD & Clypto - “Name Up” Ish | Nippa (feat. Larry June & SHOW N PROVE) - “Sugar” Melyssa | The 80s, James Fauntleroy & No ID (feat. Snoh Aalegra) - “Blue”

29 Jun 20243h 28min

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 flowers to Vince Staples & Capella Grey for their recent albums (49:06). The room then sends their condolences to Florida rapper Foolio who was killed at 26 (57:32), a debate on man code (1:18:50), and Joy Taylor speaks about being flirty vs. friendly (1:27:02). Also, Flip addresses his absence (1:47:38), Joe talks about his recent headlines with passing the baton to Pusha T (2:15:25), a discussion on fate vs. free will with Dark Matter’s finale due up (2:30:55), 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 | Capella Grey - “UCU” Parks | Rakim, Kurupt, & Masta Killa - “BE ILL” Emanny | Sy Ari da Kid - “Do Black Men Need Therapy” Ish | THEY. - “Diamonds And Pearls” Melyssa | Lithe - “Fall Back” QueenzFlip | Nailah Blackman - “Pressure”

26 Jun 20243h 35min

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 "The Pop Out - Ken and Friends" concert on Juneteenth (18:40). Later, they discuss Matthew Stafford's wife revealing that she had sex with his college backup (1:21:22) and the return of VERZUZ on X (1:28:49) before getting into new music - Kehlani's 'CRASH,' Clipse's track with John Legend "Birds Don't Sing" and their upcoming album, Shaquille O'Neal & Notorious B.I.G.'s "You Can't Stop the Reign" hitting DSPs, and more (1:35:09). They also discuss Birdman telling New Orleans prison inmates that books won't help them (1:46:08), the Yahoo Sports piece that revealed that Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive Player of the Year season likely included home-biased stats (1:53:40), **SPOILER ALERT** episode eight of 'Dark Matter' (2:01:12), what they would look like in an alternate dimesnion (2:12:18), if a child's decisions are a reflection of their parents (2:30:08), claims of a surge in STDs in Houston (2:41:14), 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 | “Anywhere But Here” by Cocaine 80s Ice | “Last Of The Few” by Arsonal Da Rebel (feat. Albee Al) Parks | “Problems” by Ray Vaughn (feat. Pusha T) Melyssa | “Mustang Sally” by Maeta Emanny | “Supply & Demand” by Alonda Rich

22 Jun 20243h 20min

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 Day from over the weekend (30:08). The JBP then sends their congratulations to the Boston Celtics for winning the NBA Championship (45:18), Gervonta Davis & Frank Martin squared off for the WBA lightweight world title (1:24:12), and Joe sends his thoughts to Angela Bofill who passed at 70 (1:37:39). Also, the room shares their thoughts of a viral video of Eagles linebacker Terrell Lewis trying to run out on an escort without paying (1:43:52), Chris Brown’s meet and greet’s are breaking up households (2:25:46), Kendrick’s Juneteenth show and speculation of a ‘Not Like Us’ video (2:37:26), Reason and TDE part ways (2:46:13), **SPOILER ALERT** House of the Dragon (3:01:44) 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 | Normani (feat. Gunna) - “1:59” Ice | Fabolous (feat. Don Q & Dave East) - “For The Family” Parks | JasonMartin & DJ Quik (feat. The Game) - “CHUPACABRA” Ish | Victoria Monét - “Power of Two”  Melyssa | KAYTRANADA (feat. Thundercat) - “Be Careful) Emanny | Kadeem Nichols - “Beautiful Mess”

19 Jun 20244h 5min

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 handling ‘the break’ in relationships (46:10). Tyla responds to the controversy surrounding her use of the term ‘coloured’ (1:18:10), Rob Schneider criticizes Will Smith in recent interview (1:26:05), and Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to Terrance Howard (1:45:13). Also, heading into the Father’s Day the guys have a parenting convo about enabling kids (1:53:50), Ish shares his experience at the Chris Brown concert (2:19:00), Joey Chestnut & Kobayashi have an upcoming Netflix special ‘Unfinished Beef’ (2:41:47), 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 | Jodeci - “Every Moment” Parks | Jack Freeman & Jagged Edge - “U N D R E S S (Remix)” Ish | ESTA. (feat. Arin Ray) - “controllin” Emanny | Ne-Yo - “2 Million Secrets”

15 Jun 20243h 20min