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The JBP begins with their usual hijinks before reacting to Jay-Z’s comments about ‘In My Lifetime, Vol. 1’ and debating HOV’s most innovative album. Later, the room revisits a debate from the last Patreon episode, reacts to Whitney Houston’s nephews pressing Ray J for allegedly selling information about her death to TMZ, and goes off on impersonators. The crew also discusses Eazy the Block Captain dissing Papoose, more on Ish’s homecoming adventures, their biggest flexes and what they aspire to achieve longer term, and much more!

The Talent Lottery

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Singer-songwriter Destin Conrad joins the JBP to discuss his new reggae album ‘ROADRUNNER,’ those who criticize him for moving away from R&amp;B, how he got his start in music, being a gay Black male in the industry, adjusting to his celebrity, and much more!

Rock the Boat (feat. Destin Conrad)

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The room begins by debating whether they’d switch places with Emanny from a romantic perspective before Joe reads a list of relationship gaps that no one is talking about. Later, Joe has a question about one of Miguel’s hit songs, Marc poses a debate about some R&amp;B icons, and Emanny wants to borrow Joe’s Ferrari. The crew also discusses instances in which they have reported employees to their managers, Emanny’s budding poetry career, if and when you tell a co-parent that you are having another child, and much more!

You Won a Sweepstakes

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Flip starts by explaining why he has a scratch under his eye, then Emanny shares updates on Sober October, and Joe reveals that New York City ranked number one in the world. Later, Emanny says he could get married in three months, Ice elaborates on his trust issues, and Michael McDonald reunites with the son he had when he was 14. The crew also discusses Chet Hanks pressing Eric Andre at ComplexCon, the narratives about Ish’s relationship with money, everyone’s triggers, and much more!

Cousin Kai

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The room begins by thinking back on what they miss about living alone before making sense of the new clipping rules. Later, Ish and Flip argue over getting women, another one of Brad Pitt’s kids dropped his last name, and Marc clarifies a past conversation with Candace Owens where he said transgender men can have children. The room also discusses the Portland TrailBlazers hiring and firing an announcer on the same day over inappropriate posts when he was younger, a new Eminem and Kid Rock record, Emanny going back to Girls Love Karaoke, the Tennessee death row inmate who survived two lethal injections, and much more!

If the Shoe Fits

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Bluecentric Blue returns to the show and begins by revealing that the guys cost her a man following her previous appearance. Later, Blue shares her current approach to dating, reveals her stance on marriage, and speaks on Kwn’s comments about Keke Palmer. The crew also discusses how much a man needs to make to take care of a woman, why Blue doesn’t do threesomes anymore, those who weaponize autism, and much more!

Awkward With Love (feat. Bluecentric Blue)

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R&amp;B legend Tank joins the show on release day for his new album ‘EXPERIENCE’ to break down the project and talk about his new endeavors, including touring with Chris Brown and Usher, starring on Broadway, and acting in Tyler Perry’s new show. Tank also discusses the state of R&amp;B, dealing with self-doubt after losing hearing in one ear, what went wrong with TGT, leaving Atlantic, and more. The JBP later reconvenes to address fan comments about guests, Ish and Emanny’s trip to Washington, D.C., and much more!

Unleash the Dragon (feat. Tank)

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R&amp;B icon RL joins the show and begins by thinking back on his interactions with Joe on Clubhouse. Later, RL reflects on some of his hit records, talks about what is missing from male R&amp;B, debates years for an R&amp;B VERZUZ, and gets candid about how he feels about making music today. The JBP later reconvenes to discuss keeping secrets from each other, the beef between Daphne Joy and Brittany Renner, and much more!

Disrespect You Respectfully (feat. RL)

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R&amp;B singer Maeta joins the show and begins by reflecting on her past work before explaining her absence from music and what to expect from her going forward. Maeta also gives her take on the state of male R&amp;B, shares her views on the afterlife, asks the room about their thoughts on AI in music, and plays some unreleased tracks. The JBP later reconvenes to discuss reactions to Lucky Daye’s comments about Trey Songz, more people leaving Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine, and much more.

Some Things Never Change (feat. Maeta)

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R&amp;B superstar Lucky Daye joins the show ahead of the release of his next album ‘ALOUD’ to talk about the making of the project and why he has taken so long to drop it. He also discusses rumors that he is jealous of Leon Thomas, changing management, his sex life, dating in the industry, his R&amp;B Mount Rushmore, whether in-demand artists should constantly be dropping music, and much more!

Lone Wolf (feat. Lucky Daye)

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Friend of the show, Tsu Surf makes his first appearance following his release from prison and begins by talking about how his mindset and perspective have changed. Later, Surf calls out Dez Bryant and Math Hoffa, gives the room their flowers for always holding him down, and speaks to the making of his new album. The crew also discusses Joe’s unique approach to friendship, what makes a man want to be faithful, altering your work ethic for a woman, whether like is more important than love, and much more!

Overly Social (feat. Tsu Surf and Ian Dunlap)

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In this Patreon-exclusive episode, Jersey City rapper Ransom joins the JBP to talk about the making of his new album “The Price of Clarity” and how he and Joe squashed their beef. Later, Ransom breaks down how and why he changed his lifestyle, and the room has a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the music industry and how they see things changing going forward. The crew also discusses how much money is enough, the value they place on being present with their children, Ransom and Joe’s rap battle, how they helped birth Vlad as a media presence, and much more!

Y’all Not Special (feat. Ransom)

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The JBP begins by recapping its second annual weightlifting competition before Joe explains his theory about lululemon’s falloff. Later, Emanny reveals that he almost fought his Uber driver, Mona shares the latest on Raven-Symoné and her wife, and Marc revisits the conversation with Fat Joe about his use of the n-word. The crew also discusses Stephen A. Smith’s sit-down with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill, Aries Spears dissing Bernie Mac and Martin Lawrence, the kangaroo tail controversy, Ish’s second dog, and much more!

Powdered Milk

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Hip-Hop legend Fat Joe joins the show on the heels of the release of his new album, “Organized Rhyme,” and begins by talking about the making of the project and his interactions with Joe at Knicks games. Later, Fat Joe claims he saved Joe from 50 Cent, speaks on his relationships with Biggie and Big Pun, and addresses those who say he shouldn’t represent Black people. He also discusses the rise of Joe and Jada, what makes podcasting different from rapping, his family, how he approaches performing his records with Diddy and R. Kelly today, and much more!

Elf on the Shelf (Feat. Fat Joe)

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The JBP sits down with Atlanta R&amp;B artist Dixson as well as friend of the show Hitmaka, as they begin with Dixson’s discovery of the podcast and current tour with Kehlani. Dixson shares some history with artists he’s worked with across all genres, Pharrell as his mentor of his, what he had to learn about himself as an artist, which genre is the worst right now, and writing ‘Folded’ with Kehlani. Also, Pharrell recently called T-Pain to urge him to make R&amp;B music again; a discussion on friend boundaries; the room reviews a list of the top-15 most overrated singers of all time; a look at more potential Verzuz matchups, the best songwriters in the last decade,  and more.

Blue Dot Syndrome (feat. Dixson & HItmaka)

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Syracuse-born rapper Stove God Cooks and &#39;Dark Matter&#39; actor Dayo Okeniyi join the JBP for a wide-ranging conversation. Stove God kicks things off by talking the making of his next album and avoiding being placed in a box and Dayo teases the upcoming season of &#39;Dark Matter&#39; and explains the politics of acting. The guys also discuss their dreams collabs, people they won&#39;t work with, Dayo&#39;s music background, what musicians can learn from the recent actors strike, how they stretch their dollar beyond their professions, and much more! Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Your Reign Is Over (feat. Stove God Cooks & Dayo Okeniyi)

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Shadee briefly joins to clarify a story before the room shares updates about Chris Brown’s housekeeper’s lawsuit and Mona talks about comedian Tia Kemp. Later, Joe has thoughts about “We Are The World” and Max B is riding for Diddy. The crew also discusses the latest on Gypsy Rose, their favorite social media videos, making your partner more self-aware, and much more! Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ugly Cousin Syndrome

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The room begins with a game of “Truth Or I’d Rather Not Answer” before getting into J. Cole crying at his Cleveland show. Later, Joe shares a stat about prenups, Flip swears he was never sent to the store when he was younger, and the crew attempts to set some boundaries. The JBP also discusses how they approach attending funerals, DJ Vlad’s comments to Akademiks about paying for sex, and much more! Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

I’d Rather Not Answer

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The room begins by critiquing Essence’s top 50 R&amp;B songs of all time before Joe presses Marc about his clipping. Later, your go-to lie when you’re at your lowest, Joe’s war with his girl’s dog, and what is and isn’t gaslighting. The crew also discusses Kevin Hart and Na’im Lynn’s dynamic, expectations for the show going forward, and much more! Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Falsetto

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The room starts off hot with arguments about their old work, Ish’s question about Blacc Sam’s age, and Flip’s ties to Brooklyn. Later, jury selection in Keefe D’s trial for 2Pac’s murder, monitoring your girl’s social media likes, and reactions to the internet’s outcry about no one attending any of J. Cole’s local shows. The crew also discusses how long it takes for them to miss their girl when she’s away, Emanny mending old wounds, and much more! Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/pod-wars/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Convenient Amnesia

Tune in to Joe Budden and his friends. Follow along the crazy adventures of these very random friends.