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 sex toys in their intimacy, what’s next for Pod...
Jul 04, 2025•3 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 52
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 rapper by...
Jul 03, 2025•3 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Jeff Teague, DJ Wells & B Hen of the Club 520 Podcast join the show. The guys kick things off by poking fun at Joe’s iconic double headband moment before Hen challenges Joe to a one-on-one game. Next, Joe calls out Jeff for his recent LeBron James take, the dildo on the court at a WNBA game, and how 520 has been received by other athlete podcasters. The crew also discusses the NBA draft and upcoming season, Joe’s high school basketball days, Hen’s beef with Oscar Robertson’s family, and more...
Jul 03, 2025•3 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 60
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 Presidents, why podcasting is so difficul...
Jun 27, 2025•3 hr•Season 5Ep. 50
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 bombing,...
Jun 23, 2025•3 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 49
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 you and whe...
Jun 20, 2025•3 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 48
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 is extremely wealthy, how often someone sh...
Jun 16, 2025•3 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 47
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’ books impacted the perception of video vixens,...
Jun 13, 2025•3 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 46
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, Teyana Taylor’s new video, a song Joe found ...
Jun 09, 2025•3 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 45
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 announcing that he no longer wants a Jay-Z vers...
Jun 06, 2025•3 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 44
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 comes with having to care for a lot of people. They also discuss Jess Hilarious taking a jab at Mar...
Jun 02, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Season 5Ep. 43
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 discusses unpopular opinions, how long they plan to stay with the podcast, what they have learned from Mel,...
May 30, 2025•2 hr 46 min•Season 5Ep. 42
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 also discusses why it is so hard for creators to set their price, the special note that Joe Exotic’s hu...
May 26, 2025•2 hr 53 min•Season 5Ep. 41
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, what it would take for them to fight someone these days, and much more!
May 23, 2025•3 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 40
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, her approach to having male guests on her podcast, and the difference between a man who has money and ...
May 19, 2025•2 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 39
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 things the crew is triggered by. Also, Cardi B & Stefon Diggs sit courtside at the Knicks game,...
May 16, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 38
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 arrangements once they pass on, disconnects between different generations, and much more!
May 12, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 37
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 music and next album, and more. Later, the JBP reconvenes to break down Mel’s newfound approach to datin...
May 09, 2025•2 hr 52 min•Season 5Ep. 36
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’s time in a cult, who gets it the worst from the fans, and much more!
May 05, 2025•3 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 35
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, Tesla’s stock since the last election, ICEs pronounced presence across the country, and much more!...
May 02, 2025•2 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 34
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 and Boosie. Also, Ice’s experience on Pod Wives, this summer’s concert lineup, Flip’s wife cooking cur...
Apr 28, 2025•2 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 33
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 arrives ready to wreak havoc, and the crew discusses more about Joe’s encounter with 50 Cent, how they’v...
Apr 25, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Season 5Ep. 32
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 later reconvenes to discuss Mel’s full journey, double standards surrounding masculinity and femininit...
Apr 21, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 31
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 with, how they improved in the bedroom over time, the idea of everyone taking a lie detector test on ...
Apr 18, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 30
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 can stay out before their partner gets angry, Marc’s interesting rental car, KTLA tweeting the n-wor...
Apr 14, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 29
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 executive for their dream job, how society views older men grooming younger women compared to older women gr...
Apr 11, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 28
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 that wasn’t theirs. The crew also discusses what terrifies them, NYC mayor Eric Adams announcing tha...
Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 27
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 guy simultaneously, the Summer Jam 2025 lineup, the Fyre Fest reboot, the future of the Super Bowl h...
Apr 04, 2025•3 hr•Season 5Ep. 26
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 show. The JBP also discusses whether they place more value in the message or the messenger, Marc’s pe...
Mar 31, 2025•3 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 25
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 comments to him, when and why certain cast members go silent during episodes, the lack of muffins deli...
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 24
