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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 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 presen...

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’...

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...

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...

The JBP is joined by the legendary Keyshia Cole, who talks about her upcoming tour for the 20th anniversary of The Way It Is, her inspirations, how the music game has changed her, her tendency to love hard, what she has left to accomplish, and more! Later, the cast congratulates Marc on his POTM threepeat, names the three most famous people in their phones, and speaks candidly about the angst that...

The JBP begins by speaking with Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey about his recent arrest at an ICE facility, his campaign for Governor, the issues at Newark Airport, his father’s influence, working with Lauryn Hill, and more! Later, Joe and Ish argue over who has lived more lives, Mel asks the room why men tend to suppress their joy, and Marc raises an issue with Lizzo. The crew also discuss...

Comedian and podcaster Mona Love returns to the JBP and begins by speaking about her health scares and weight loss, her podcast deal, and meeting Flip for the first time. Later, Mona asks Ish and Ice how they deal with crazy fans, shares her thoughts on the Papoose and Remy Ma situation, questions Marc about his cult days, and gives her opinions on a series of podcasters named by Joe. The room als...

The guys begin by debating each other’s heights, whether it is nasty to sit on a public toilet, and who they would send to find food if stuck in a forest together. Later, the room speaks on whether they see themselves living in New York/New Jersey forever, Ish’s body transformation, Marc’s Twitter community, and tramp stamps. They also discuss Joe’s beef with Doug E. Fresh, Tank’s Broadway show, w...

Ash, Joe’s friend and creator and host of Ask Ashley: The Podcast, joins the show. The room begins with relationship talk, including the extent to which men tolerate nasty women, people saying that men should break up with women via text, and Ash’s experiences with breakups. Next, Ash explains why men are having difficulty coming to grips with the reality of Cassie’s testimony at Diddy’s trial, he...

The latest Patreon exclusive episode begins with Joe wanting to find love for some of his friends this summer along with Marc’s willingness to play matchmaker. Emanny shares his experience at the Kendrick Lamar & SZA concert which leads to more conversations about a future JBP live show, the room then shares stories of their proposals, whether the co-hosts can take pod jokes properly, and what...

Marc finally comes with the books he promised, and the cast reacts to the selections, names the last books they’ve read, and speaks on their reading habits more broadly. Later, Joe reveals that his spending habits have changed, Mel shares a story that her physical therapist told her, and Marc details more about his time in a cult. The crew also discusses how they think about approaching their arra...

Singer, songwriter, and author Amerie joins the show and begins by detailing her introduction to music, how she met famed producer Rich Harrison, the making of her first album ‘All I Have,’ the claim that Beyoncé stole her sound, and why she turned away from music for an extended period. She also discusses drug use, religion, karma, her upcoming book ‘This Is Not A Ghost Story,’ her return to musi...

Jaewon stops by and wastes no time clowning Joe for wearing what appears to be lip gloss. Later, the room reacts to Marc saying that he has books for everyone, breaks down the residual effects of Marc’s desire to do away with billionaires, and debates the qualifications necessary to be a part of the greatest rapper of all time discourse. They also discuss a potential return to music for Joe, Marc’...

Ice shocks the room when he reveals that he and his girl have a shared calendar and explains why he is against girls trips. Later, Joe pleads with Flip and Ish to do an episode of Pod Wives, Emanny defends Tang, and Flip and Mel recap their curry duck dinner at Ian’s house. The crew also discusses the girl who went viral at last weekend’s Knicks-Pistons game and how she should handle the situation...

The JBP begins by making sense of Ab-Soul’s string of tweets directed at TDE before Emanny reveals that his son and baby mother are coming to stay with him and brings up an awkward encounter he recently had with Shadée. Later, Joe explains why he doesn’t let everyone be a guest on the podcast. Flip asks the room why Antonio Brown is the way he is, and Ice breaks down the beef between Kanye West an...

Joe begins by questioning Ish’s debate skills before the guys talk about Emanny’s anger management, how they deal with their aura, and their favorite clothing trends from back in the day. Later, Joe asks the room if they’d pay $50K for sex, things they won’t bring up for the rest of the year, and if there are women they can loan money to without their significant other taking issue. Flip then arri...

Joe begins by revealing what Ish said to him about crackhead fellatio before the room finally realizes that they are just work friends and Emanny explains why he doesn’t sing at funerals anymore. Next, Wiz Khalifa joins to talk about his latest project, ‘Kush + Orange Juice 2,’ his martial arts practice, his use of weed and mushrooms, conspiracy theories, inspirations, family, and more. The JBP la...

B. Dot joins the show to open up for the first time about why Rap Radar ended so suddenly, and Joe calls Elliott Wilson to both shoot at him and attempt to understand his perspective. Later, B. Dot speaks on his whiteboard lists, the recent posse cut list, the impact of Drake’s “NOKIA,” what’s next in his career, and more. The JBP then reconvenes to discuss if they remember everyone they’ve slept...

The room begins with a debate on who the first Hip-Hop artist to stand on business was before naming classic songs they don’t like and giving Mary J. Blige her flowers following her Madison Square Garden concert. Later, some hot takes on Rap’s most iconic producers, Eskimo brothers that the guys needed time to come to grips with, and Joe’s bathroom struggles. The crew also discusses how late they...

The JBP begins by revealing that Emanny was ranked #1 on a special list before breaking down selfishness versus selflessness, whether they are vulnerable with one another, and the things they have learned to accept about each other. The crew also discusses Corey Holcomb’s comments about Will Smith’s sexuality, Terrence Howard’s experiences around Diddy, whether they would have sex with an executiv...

The JBP begins with some old Stevie Wonder rumors before Marc reveals that he watched Mel’s latest movie and the room discusses if there are actions they view as unforgivable. Later, Marc tells a never-before-heard story about how he found out about his 18-year-old daughter, Emanny shares a similar account of his own, and everyone debates how they would react if they found out they raised a child...

Marc reveals that he and Ish went to the gym together before some of the guys recap the latest couples night and the room convinces Ish to throw a 50th birthday party. Later, Joe contemplates writing a book, Flip reveals that the IRS cleared his account, and Mel talks about her time away from the show. The JBP also discusses how much they spend in a day, the time Mel and her friend dated the same...

Ice begins with some complaints about the Millennium Tour before Ish reveals that he used to do karate and the room debates if Black romance films could beat white romance films in a VERZUZ and which show was better between ‘In Living Color,’ ‘The Chapelle Show,’ and ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Later, Marc’s beef with Bill Cosby, Selena’s killer was denied parole, and more talk about a potential live s...

Flip calls out Joe for not wanting to talk about what goes down on Spaces before the crew argues over gift-giving etiquette and Joe talks more about driving himself around town last weekend. Later, the room speaks on their prom experiences and how proms have become so extravagant, parenting boys vs girls, and curfews for their children. They also discuss why Ish has someone who filters listener co...