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It Gets Greater Later (feat. Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist)

In this Patreon exclusive episode, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist join the show. The duo begins by breaking down their early days in music, the making of ‘Alfredo 2,’ and the work they have done together over the years. Later, Freddie speaks on making music despite dealing with personal issues, and The Alchemist sheds light on his collaboration with Erykah Badu and his desire to continually improve. The room also discusses the benefits of being independent versus signing to a major label...

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 841 | Don’t Look Away Now

Off of the July 4th weekend, the greatest show in the world returns to the airwaves as the JBP begins its latest episode with recaps of the

Off of the July 4th weekend, the greatest show in the world returns to the airwaves as the JBP begins its latest episode with recaps of the holiday (5:17) before turning to new music from Drake with ‘What Did I Miss?’ (36:38). The room discusses the rollout of the record and wonders if a villain arc will be beneficial for the Canadian rapper mov...

Unfray Yourself

In this Patreon exclusive episode, the JBP begins by going through each other’s Instagram likes before making sense of Mona Love’s joke about a terminally ill man who was deported by ICE. Later, Flip clowns Emanny’s outfit, Joe asks the room if they could sustain back-to-back public relationships, and Puka Nacua’s pregnant girlfriend wants to confirm that he is the father. The crew also discusses their best courtship skills, Ish’s toxic tendencies, rumors that Starlets is for sale, ...

BTS July 4th, 2025

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 840 | Howard the Coward

The JBP’s fourth of July episode begins with their weekend plans (18:15) before diving into the verdict of the Diddy case which was handed d

The JBP’s fourth of July episode begins with their weekend plans (18:15) before diving into the verdict of the Diddy case which was handed down earlier this week (29:16). The room then debates if the Feds overshot their case (46:06) plus their attempts to sway the public opinion (1:03:30), and the latest on Malik Beasley’s investigation (1:29...

Pack A Wallop

In this Patreon exclusive episode, Flip begins with smoke for Emanny before the room circles back on Rick Ross and Pharrell’s “For The Money” and Marc asks if anyone has any career what-ifs. Later, Joe calls Flip out for picking his nose next to Joy Taylor, Mel reveals that she was once a security guard, and the crew debates Damion Hall’s claim that no other R&B group compares to Guy. The JBP also discusses the last time they were deadass wrong, whether they have introduced male s...

The Ian and Marc Show | Ep. 9 - “I Wish The White Would Disappear”

Ian and Marc Lamont Hill tackle clashing aesthetics, petty preferences, and the things they wish would just fade into the background.

Rap Purgatory feat. NORE

Emanny begins the podcast by calling out the cast for how they reacted to Yung Berg’s comments about him and Diddy on the previous Patreon episode before Marc shares how he prefers his children to date and Joe suggests that dirty macking can be forgiven. Next, the legendary N.O.R.E. returns to talk about the future of Drink Champs, taking up running, his interview with Marc and Russell Simmons during COVID, how he’d handle the rift between Jay-Z and Dame Dash, not being recognized as a ra...

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 839 | Back On Task Rabbit

The latest episode from the JBP begins with Ice’s recap of Jeezy’s ‘TM: 101 Live’ show at the Apollo (18:18) before diving into a viral clip about parenting from Nelly & Ashanti’s new show on Peacock ‘We Belong Together’ (32:05). QueenzFlip brings up a topic about wills leading to a discussion on the passing of assets within families (52:10), does Lebron James have his retirement tour in LA or elsewhere (1:08:59), and deliberations begin in Puff trial with concerns over one ...

Pod Wives | Episode 7: "Off The Roller Coaster" (Season 1 Finale)

Marc Lamont Hill steps in to host the Pod Wives Season 1 finale — and nothing is off the table. The couples sit down to reflect on what they’ve learned about each other through these episodes, emotional growth, navigating fake beefs, and even reveal their go-to move when it’s time to get intimate.

Honest, funny, and surprisingly deep — it’s the perfect wrap to Season 1.

Mel & Marc Talk Through An Issue And Come To Terms

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 838 | Thank You For That, That Was Informative

The greatest pod in the world opens up its latest episode with homie court (3:05) before Joe shares about going to his brother’s graduation and parenting kids who may or may not want to go to college (21:00). The JBP then reacts to Jeff Bezos having a $50 million wedding in Venice (39:30), the 2025 NBA Draft (1:04:37), and T-Pain comments about Drake not taking his own advice to exit gracefully from the music industry (1:16:45). In new music, a record from Rick Ross & Pharrell (1:39:48)...

Post-Pod Clarity

In this Patreon exclusive episode, friend of the show Yung Berg (a.k.a. Hitmaka) returns, and kicks things off by explaining how Mel and Karrine Steffans are the same person. Later, the room details their experiences with post-nut clarity, reviews Tyler Perry’s latest movie, Straw, and shares situations in which they decided not to go against their morals but wish they did in hindsight. The crew also discusses the conflict between Israel and Iran, the main differences between the last few P...

The Ian and Marc Show - 'Double Booked' | Episode 050

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 837 | Blackout The Numbers

The JBP begins its latest episode with their quick thoughts on Summer Jam 2025 (23:55) before turning to the announcement of Cardi B’s new album coming in September titled ‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ (29:16). Kendrick Lamar’s verse on the upcoming Clipse album leaked (54:28) leading the room to discuss the rollout for ‘Let God Sort Em Out’, QueenzFlip addresses Joe’s recent Instagram post (1:24:22), and B. Simone is under fire for recent comments on her podcast as the crew discusses frien...

The Super Closer feat. Joy Taylor

Fox Sports 1 host and media personality Joy Taylor sits down with the JBP in the latest patreon exclusive episode as Joe opens with questions about controversial relationship takes before the room dives into taking criticism in stride as well as Joy’s thoughts on the latest sports stories such as Tom Thibodeau’s firing, the sale of the LA Lakers, and Catlin Clark vs. Angel Reese. Joy then answers a round of questions about dating starting with Draya and Jalen Green, her thoughts on love b...

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 836 | Alaska to Nebraska

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with their thoughts on the rest of Billboard’s Top-75 R&B list (20:50) before reading into more of the accusations against Tyler Perry (51:25). In new music, Cardi B and Offset both drop records (1:30:05), the room debates the logistics of a JBP meet and greet (1:57:38), and Jim Jones appearance on the ‘Joe and Jada’ podcast (2:07:15). Also, Fat Joe is being sued for $20 million in a new lawsuit (2:16:55), the Los Angeles Lakers sell for $10...

Toxic Activists

The latest Patreon exclusive episode from the JBP starts with Marc Lamont Hill asking the guys if they’d go on vacation with one male friend before admitting that he can’t listen to certain music with other men in the car. The room then discusses the allegations against Tyler Perry, Joe discusses options for planning a birthday party later this year, and Cardi B is set to release new music. Also, the JBP debates when, where, or if ‘name dropping’ is allowed, what has your ego awarded ...

The Ian and Marc Show - ‘Fraternity Brothers’ | Episode 049

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 835 | The Devils Breakfast

The latest episode from the JBP features the whole crew who recaps their Father’s Day weekend (15:55) before turning to a resurfaced clip of Melyssa Ford & Steve Harvey from around 2007 (27:57). R. Kelly was hospitalized after an alleged overdose in prison (39:35), Drake calls out Canada Politician Jagmeet Singh (47:27), and protests taking place across the U.S. leads into Andrew Cuomo vs. Zohran Mamdani in the New York race for Mayor (56:05). In new music, the JBP reacts to the next Cl...

The World Will Never Know

In this Patreon exclusive episode, the JBP begins with a conversation about whether they’d take advantage of Section 8 and food stamps with their current incomes before asking Emanny about his progress with anger management and debating if Jay-Z owes it to Dame Dash to help with his financial issues. Later, Ash W. of Ask Ashley: The Podcast returns, this time with her co-host Ash N. The room discusses whether they’d prefer a present co-parent with stable income or an absent co-parent who ...

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 834 | Sufficient Sammy

Heading into Father’s Day weekend (2:50), the JBP opens up with each of their plans before sharing their thoughts on the viral video of Marc Lamont Hill getting maced in January 2024 (15:50). MTV icon Ananda Lewis passes away at 52 after her battle with cancer (42:10) leading the room to later discuss their stance on different health treatments and decisions (50:39).  The Grammy’s have introduced two new categories (1:09:33), Kendrick Lamar performs in Toronto (1:17:55), drama over S...

Core Memories

In this Patreon exclusive episode, Joe begins with a story about Lex and a lemonade stand, which leads the room to discuss what it means to be on your own as a young adult and the extent to which they will take care of their kids when they become adults. Later, Mel clarifies her past comments on the DDG-Halle Bailey situation, Emanny shares a core memory, and Joe asks the room when they decided not to be complicit in their friends’ cheating. The JBP also debates how Karrine Steffans’ book...

The Ian and Marc Show - 'Home Turf' | Episode 048

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 833 | Up To My Witts End

The JBP begins the latest episode with quick recaps from Lil Wayne’s concert at Madison Square Garden last Friday (16:00) along with Marc’s attendance at ‘Othello’ and meeting Denzel Washington (21:40). The room then dives into a full recap of the 2025 BET Awards including performances and award winners (45:15), Tyler Perry’s speech warning the erasure of black history (1:16:14), as well as Wale’s run in with Kai Cenat (1:31:30). Also, Ciara tells Jim Jones that it’s time to get...

The Jaded Avengers feat. Wale

In this Patreon exclusive episode, Wale joins and begins by speaking about his four-year absence from music, the PTSD associated with his return, the success of No Hands, and his move from Interscope to MMG early in his career. He also touches on misconceptions about the DMV, MMG’s legacy, his involvement with WWE, his upcoming album, Joe’s music career and teased return to the booth, and more. Later, the JBP discusses which song’s sync money they’d want between tv off and The Largest...

The Ian and Marc Show - 'I'll Tell You An Inside Joke' | Episode 047

The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 832 | Soft Guy Era

With the release of Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’, the JBP opens its latest episode discussing the 19-track album (32:50) before bringing in cohost of ‘The Bigger Picture’ Jeremy Hecht to discuss the back and forth between DDG & Halle Bailey (1:32:10). The internet has reacted to the rumors of streamer Duke Dennis having multiple kids (2:24:00), the room shares what they think their ambition level is (2:30:30) before turning to their highlights and areas to improve on in 2025 (2:4...

Play The Beat

In this Patreon exclusive episode, the JBP begins by speaking on getting recognized at the airport before Mel reveals that she once cried to a Lenny Kravitz song while on shrooms and Joe gets angry because no one can lay a few bars over the beat. Later, the crew breaks down T-Pain’s streaming success and upcoming tour, what a stranger could say to them to make them get physical, and if humans ever actually walked on the moon. They also discuss Dez Bryant’s tweet to the NFL, 2 Chainz annou...

The Ian and Marc Show - 'Sauna Gear' | Episode 046