Episode 956 | "WAR OF THE JOURNALISTS"

Episode 956 | "WAR OF THE JOURNALISTS"

The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a conversation on colognes and wearing it to the gym (29:30) before Marc Lamont Hill responds to DJ Akademiks after he called out journalists by name for not covering Drake vs. Roc Nation properly (42:23). Stephen A. Smith calls being given a 'thumbs down' award from the National Association of Black Journalists 'highly offensive' (1:18:47), family drama in LA as Jeanie Buss is against her siblings in the sale of the Lakers (1:55:15) which leads to the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers (2:04:18). Also, Orlando Brown and Ray J fight on an undercard for Claressa Shields title match (2:10:23), a conversation between LeBron and Channing Frye leads the room to pose the question 'can you make someone want it' (2:43:50), \*SPOILER ALERT\* the latest episode of 'Lioness' (3:07:10), and much more.

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 17 hours ago

Episode 955 | "Lights, Lies, Action"

The JBP kicks off its latest episode discussing Lionel Richie's comments about Chris Brown & Usher (37:25) before turning to Charlamagne tha God vs. Ray Daniels due to Ray's thoughts on Roc Nation and the next JAY-Z album (1:18:41). Mona discusses the allegations against Sidney Starr (1:56:25), updates in the Lil Durk trial (2:12:33), and Marc Lamont Hill shares info on his interview with DJ Vlad (2:18:12). Also, Russell Westbrook announces his retirement (2:22:34), new music (2:29:10), Pitchfork's review of Tyga's new album (2:43:00), and much more!

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 5 days ago

Episode 954 | "Judge Of The Peace"

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip sharing his thoughts about InvestFest 2026 (26:30) before Ice recaps the Chris Brown & Usher show at Met Life Stadium (35:14). A Donell Jones & Joe Thomas Verzuz is around the corner (52:00) which leads to a debate over Beyoncé & Janet Jackson (1:02:38), former NBA players Enes Kanter & Royce White want to enter the 2027 WNBA draft (1:17:00), and reactions to the recent 'What's The Dirt?' video which dives into the alleged feud between JAY-Z and Drake (1:25:05). Also, a steakhouse in Hollywood, Florida is offering nude dining events (1:36:05), Akon discusses an event he was hired for in the Middle East (1:52:20), Dame Dash's life rights could be up for auction (2:02:10), a reboot of the '90's sitcom 'A Different World' (2:30:40), Drake's 20v1 stream (2:45:02), and much more!

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 8 days ago

Ep 1 | DNA Doesn’t Lie, The Hostage Who Forgave & A Facebook Fight Turned Shooting

A mother forgives the man who kidnapped her toddler. A Facebook feud escalates into gunfire in just 30 minutes. And in Alabama, modern DNA evidence points away from a man who has spent more than three decades on death row. So why is the state still fighting to keep him there?
In the debut episode of Crime in America, Joe Budden takes you beyond the headlines, examining the stories shaping communities across the country through the reporting of the local journalists closest to each case.
For this week's main story, Joe is joined by AL.com reporter Ivana Hrynkiw to explore a shocking murder conviction, disputed confessions, and DNA evidence that could overturn one of Alabama's most controversial death row cases.

u/Kurtzbots1 — 9 days ago

Episode 953 | "Premium Content"

Parks returns to his seat in the latest episode of the JBP as he explains his absence earlier this week (9:22) before turning to fans calling out the crew for not attending a J. Cole show in New York (34:00). Ice then discusses the new Pooh Shiesty album (49:45), the 'To The Baha' podcast has a debate between Luka Doncic & Jalen Brunson (1:02:24) which leads to news that Doncic's ex-fiance is asking for $50 million (1:13:18). Rapper Malice proves he didn't steal a hot dog (1:24:08), Robert Pattinson is set to play Chris Hansen (1:30:32), and Perez Hilton's recent livestream (1:52:58). Also, Pablo Torre has more information on Kawhi Leonard (2:08:49), artist Fenix Flexin admits to using AI (2:29:48), and much more.

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 12 days ago

Episode 952 | "Stuck In Turks"

The JBP's latest episode begins with the news of Joe's weekly true-crime video podcast, partnering with Wolf Entertainment (28:45) before Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on the upcoming Joe Jackson Documentary 'The Manager. The Mythology. The Legend.' (34:42). Political Commentator Roland Martin is being extorted (44:50), A$AP Rocky withdraws a job offer with a graphic designer which leads the room to speak on dealing with entrepreneurs (52:26), and the latest debate on splitting the dinner bill after a Queen Naija livestream (1:07:40). Myspace is planning a comeback (1:39:10) while actor Jonah Hill says he would 'annihilate' someone using his Jiu-Jitsu training (1:53:57). Also, QueenzFlip discusses trigger words that lead to fights (2:09:00), the old school vs. new school fighting rules (2:16:50), weird AI videos from Mario Lopez (2:25:02), the father of the attacker at Alapachee High School gets sentenced to 15 years (2:29:24), and more.

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 15 days ago

Episode 951 | "On The Record"

The latest episode from the JBP begins with Forbes Highest-Paid Podcasters of 2026 list (25:15) before turning to new music from Cardi B (42:53), Meek Mill (49:20), and Wale (1:02:08). Dave East removes 38 Spesh from his new album with Harry Fraud (1:08:57), Lil Wayne is going viral again after his most recent show (1:20:55), and a strange headline involving DJ Envy (1:38:55). Also, more allegations against actor and singer Jared Leto (1:57:20), the crew shares recently watched TV shows and documentaries (2:14:47), Ish shares his latest thoughts on Pablo Torre's investigation on Kawhi Leonard (2:37:38), Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Kyrie Irving yet again (2:46:20), and much more!

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 19 days ago

Episode 950 | "The Honey Bun"

The JBP starts its latest episode discussing 38 Spesh's new diss record aimed at Jadakiss and Jim Jones (30:23) before the back and forth between Memphis Bleek, Uncle Murda & Tony Yayo (1:07:30). The crew then reacts to the female Usher kicked off stage including her comments following the concert (1:30:38), Summer Jam 2026 (1:45:15), and the latest in the Noah Wells case after new audio hit the internet (2:04:30). Also, the Philadelphia 76ers will get 34 televised games this season (2:15:40), HBCU Tuskegee University has a new dress code (2:26:40), Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts following his interview with Bishop Dr. Jacquel Pitts, the President of Cheyenne Bryant's school (2:34:30), and much more.

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 22 days ago

Episode 949 | "Appointment Viewing"

The JBP opens episode 949 with their thoughts on The Game and YG Verzuz (32:17) before turning to the latest celebrities that have earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1:21:08). Joe responds to lies surrounding his name (1:44:04), the internet reacts to Dr. Cheyenne Bryant's doing the Netflix documentary trend (2:00:57), and Joe shares his thoughts about Stephen Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' (2:22:17). Also, Devin Haney has been ordered to pay $20K a month in child support (2:35:20), Mysonne's JAY-Z Freestyle (2:44:00), and much more.

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 26 days ago

Episode 948 | "Somebody Call Freeze"

The JBP begins its latest episode with a couple stories from their weekend (28:10) before sharing their thoughts on the upcoming Verzuz between The Game & YG (41:15). DJ Khaled has pushed back his next album (56:00), the room debates what other artists could do back-to-back-to-back nights in a stadium (1:07:15), plus a look at new albums that released this past Friday including Baby Rose's 'YEARNALISM' (1:15:55). Also, the next round of ESPN layoffs includes Ryan Clark (1:30:55), the JBP reacts to Mandii's comments on marriage claiming it is only for broke women (2:02:02), Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow files a lawsuit against the estate (2:22:25), Ice shares his thoughts on the Avengers: Doomsday trailer (2:44:00), and much more.

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 29 days ago

Episode 947 | "Dragons and Dinosaurs"

The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a discussion on conspiracies (4:35) before turning to early reviews of Christopher Nolan's new movie 'The Odyssey' (27:38). The room then shares a list of the new music that released (57:40), Joe shares a story of going bowling with Tsu Surf (1:14:10), and Pooh Shiesty allegedly pays $5K to help rob Gucci Mane (1:28:30). Marc Lamont Hill then shares a story in which he recently called the police (1:34:35), plus some online discourse takes place over KevOnStage's remarks about masturbation (2:05:02). Also, the end of Nissan Ultimas (2:30:55), United Airlines monetizes the middle seat (2:39:30), the passing of Hal Williams (2:53:33), and more.

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u/Kurtzbots1 — 1 month ago