
Episode 462 | "Upper Echelon"
Joe mentions his observation of certain people disappearing from social media and shares why he believes people abandon their accounts (38:00). The crew also discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo resigning after sexual assault allegations (57:30), Barry Hankerson being accused of mishandling artists catalogue, De La Soul will be available on streaming services (1:56:00) and MORE! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Tinashe - “Angels” (Ft. Kaash Paige) Ice | King Von - “I Am What I Am” (Ft. Fivio Foreign) Ish | Benny The Butcher - “Alone” (Ft. Rick Hyde & G Herbo) Parks | De La Soul - “Stakes is High”
11 Aug 20212h 52min

Episode 461 | "It's STFU Week"
Hip Hop had an amazing week and was nothing short of iconic! Joe's passion for Hip Hop is on full display this episode as he ensured that every possible aspect of the LOX and Dipset Verzuz battle was dissected (15:00). The crew gives the LOX their flowers while also discussing some of the ways that Dipset could have improved their chances to win the crowd's support (40:00). Kanye West had another virtual listening party for his upcoming album (1:37:00), and Nas drops "King Disease II" (1:42:30) and brings Lauryn Hill from retirement, which inspires the crew to give her verse a lyric breakdown and MORE! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Victoria Monét - “Coastin” Ice | Jadakiss - “ME” Parks | The Diplomats - “Who I Am” Ish | Mona Lisa - “Just Want To Please You” (Ft. The Lox)
7 Aug 20212h 39min

Episode 460 | "P.T.S.D. (Podcasters That Seem Depressed)"
Although this episode was recorded prior to the Verzuz battle between Dipset and The LOX Joe and the guys give their predictions (19:30) and kick things off with learning hard lessons due to venturing into new neighborhoods (21:50). Joe then explains why he may stop frequenting his favorite strip club (33:20) and the guys discuss DaBaby being removed from at least 6 festival performances over the weekend (37:15). Joe then gives his flowers to N.O.R.E. for his interview with Beanie Sigel and Bean's commitment to understanding Jay-Z's decision making in hindsight (54:00). Also, Jemele Hill presents the question of if it's time to discuss Biggie and Tupac being removed from people's top 5 lists? (1:05:15) Joe highlights Cardi B's career path (1:26:50), and a recap of NBA free agency (2:03:25) and MORE. Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | IV JAY - “Vibrate” (Ft. Pink Sweat$) Ice | Dibiasi - “Hello It’s Me” Parks | Aventura & Bad Bunny - “Volví” Ish | Fat Boy Lucchi - “Opps In The DM”
4 Aug 20212h 33min

Episode 459 | "You're A Sellout"
This past week, Prince drops a posthumousness album which leads the guys to discuss if labels should release music after an artist transitions (12:50). DaBaby seems to double down on his stance towards the LGBTQ community and prominate figures in entertainment speak against him, including Questlove (31:45). Ice claims Griselda is attempting to sell out to a bigger audience (1:06:00), Silk Sonic drops another single (1:19:05), and Joe shares his joy knowing the film industry is gearing up to make changes due to Scarlett Johansson suing Disney over her splits (1:57:50). Also a recap of the NBA draft and Ish congratulates his nephew on being drafted to the Atlanta Hawks (2:20:30) and more! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Ralph Tresvant - “Do What I Gotta Do” Ice | Isaiah Rashad - “True Story” (Ft. Jay Rock & Jay Worthy) Parks | Brady Watt - “The Narcissist” (Ft. Westside Gunn & DJ Premier) Ish | Jordin Sparks - “No Air”Acoustic Version (Ft. Chris Brown)
31 Jul 20212h 37min

Patreon Bonus Episode: “Secret Swagger” (Teaser)
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29 Jul 202110min

Episode 458 | "Think Further"
Rolling Loud stole the headlines this past weekend as the top artists gave memorable performances and a ton of newsworthy moments to discuss (11:40). But before diving into the headliners, Joe gives encouragement to artists who may not have been invited to the festival to perform, which inspires Ish to give Joe his flowers for his intense work ethic (27:40). They then shift their focus to discuss DaBaby's distasteful comments on-stage and his decision to bring Tory Lanez out as a guest during his set (44:00). Joe speculates the recent moves of Kanye West and how he believes it correlates to Drake (1:09:55), Royce da 5'9 and Lupe Fiasco exchange diss songs (1:33:20) and a brief recap of the Olympics (1:52:40) and MORE! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Ycee - “Juice” (feat. Maleek Berry) Ice | Bizzy Banks - “Genesis” Parks | Ransom & Big Ghost Ltd - “All the Kings Men” (feat. Mickey Factz & J.Arrr) Ish | Styles P - “Time Traveler”
28 Jul 20212h 34min

Episode 457 | "Poking The Bear"
On this episode: Joe starts off with the discussing the spice that appears in the close friends. The guys discuss Jay-Z's surprise verse on Kanye West's upcoming album (19:50), going through your partners phone (42:45), and Lupe Fiasco disses Royce and he responds (1:04:00). The guys also show love to the Milwaukee Bucks and more! Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Chiiild - “Awake” (Ft. Mahalia) Ice | EST Gee - “No Friends” (Ft. Yo Gotti & 42 Dugg) Parks | Rigz - “Misled” Ish | Passport Rav- “Cali Breeze” (Ft. The Musalini)
24 Jul 20212h 36min

Episode 456 | "Good Artists Borrow, Great Artists Steal"
After taking an episode off this past weekend, Joe and the guys return and Parks shares his experience celebrating his bachelor party festivities (17:50). The world lost a true Hip Hop icon as Biz Markie transitioned at age 57, the crew reflects on his impact and reads a word from Quest Love (28:20). Also, Joe discovers the involvement Henry Ford had in the creation of airplanes (43:20), he then highlights the evolution of Kanye West while also addressing Justin Laboy's antics on social media (54:20). The guys give a recap on Pop Smoke's latest album (1:19:05), Joe explains why getting off hate isn't really hate, a Space Jam review (2:03:25) and crew debates who won at the latest URL event (Arsenal vs Real Sikh) (2:09:50). Become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP: Tap in here www.patreon.com/JoeBudden Sleeper Picks Joe | Normani - “Wild Side” (Ft. Cardi B) Ice | Paris Price - “Killing Me Slowly” (Ft. Chris Patrick & Dende) Parks | Rasheed Chappell - “Seance” Ish | EST Gee - “Capitol 1”
21 Jul 20212h 59min