The JBP begins the latest episode discussing the Christmas shopping season (2:25) as Joe has a few gifts for his co-hosts (10:20). J. Cole celebrated the 10 year anniversary of '2014 Forest Hills Drive' at Madison Square Garden (23:26), the FAA placed a temporary drone ban (36:30), and Luigi Mangione appeared in New York City federal court after waiving extradition (55:05). Cam Newton reveals why he really goes to strip clubs (1:17:24), Party City is going out of business (1:32:22), and Spotify has responded to Drake’s UMG claims (1:46:30). Also, the crew discusses SKIMS (1:56:20), Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum’ (2:02:23), Mario vs. Boyz II Men on The Masked Singer (2:14:38) leads to a conversation about the music business and TV shows (2:19:25), a new Superman trailer leads to a discussion on movies (2:35:19), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Mario - “Keep Going (Aaaaahhhhh)” 

Ice | BJRNCK - “Expresso Martini”

Parks | Shawn Stockman - “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” 

Ish | Sinéad Harnett (feat. GRADES) - “If You Let Me”

Melyssa | Sillkey & Bellah - “Brown Eyes”

Joe returns and begins with sharing his feelings about the cast and the JBP episodes in his absence before the crew of Marc, Melyssa, Parks, & QueenzFlip dive into Jay-Z’s accuser having major inconsistencies in her allegations as Hov and his legal team are prepared to take action against Tony Buzbee (27:20). Joe shares his thoughts about the new Jamie Foxx special on Netflix (40:41) as well as his recent experience at Usher’s show at the Barclay’s Center (46:32), Travis Hunter wins the 2024 Heisman as him and his fiancée also remain in the news (1:12:28), and Luigi Mangione has hired a lawyer (1:31:26). Also, Marc doubles down on his take when it comes to playing spades (1:35:38), the drone sightings in New Jersey (1:57:00), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | KountyBoy Solo - “Identity Crisis”

Marc | Homeboy Sandman - “Couple Bars (Honey, Sugar, Darling, Sweetie, Baby, Boo)”

Parks | Fashawn & Little Vic - “Capo”

QueenzFlip | Connie Diiamond (feat. Don Q) - “Make Amends”

Melyssa | Rose Gold (feat. Like) - “Stay Down”

In the latest episode of the JBP, the room starts with their reactions to the internet drama and leaked messages surrounding Papoose & Remy Ma (25:40) before saluting TDE for their 11th annual Christmas toy drive & concert (56:40). In new music, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg release their 16-track album ‘Missionary’ (1:04:32), QueenzFlip shares why he thinks there is an attack on Hip-Hop (1:17:53), and Netflix announces Mariah Carey will kick off the NFL game on Christmas Day (1:51:00. Also, what’s wrong with the NBA (1:54:20), the aftermath of Luigi Mangione’s arrest (1:59:25), making wome say things in the bedroom (2:20:15), and more!

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Sleeper Picks:  

Ice | Kevin Gates - “KISS THE RING”

Parks | Fat Joe (feat. Tuggawar) - “Bad Man”

Ish | Amaria - “Finer Things”

Melyssa | Mellina Tey - “Obsession”

Emanny | Isaiah Falls & Sasha Keable - “NIGHT OFF”

QueenzFlip | Kes - “Cocoa Tea”

 In the latest episode from the JBP, the room shares a couple stories from their weekend (13:45) before diving right into the news of the civil suit against Jay-Z and his quick response to the claim (25:00). SZA releases a teaser for her new ‘Lana’ project (51:55), reactions to Doechii’s Tiny Desk Concert (55:45), and J. Cole releases eight previously unreleased records for the 10th anniversary of ‘Forest Hills Drive’ (58:39). Ice receives a phone call and an update from Max B (1:07:15), Jamie Foxx returns to the stage with the ‘What Had Happened Was…’ special premiering on Netflix (1:26:00), and DJ Mustard calls out Boi-1da on Instagram following his comments about west coast Rap (1:40:40). Also, Juan Soto signs a massive $765 million dollar deal with the New York Mets (1:43:47), the crew reacts to Daniel Perry being acquitted (2:01:39), Luigi Mangione has been charged in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (2:18:22), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Ice | Redman - “Dont Wanna C Me Rich”

Parks | J. Cole - “Can I Holla at Ya”

Ish |  Lizzen, Jacquees, & Rob49 - “The Audacity”

Melyssa | Aaron Frazer - “Have Mercy”

Emanny | Emanny - “ATL”

Marc | Cordae (feat. Anderson .Paak) - “Summer Drop”

Ian Dunlap joins the crew for the latest episode as the JBP begins with a topic on popular privilege (20:54) before moving to their reactions to the UnitedHealthCare CEO who was killed in NYC (26:00). Young Thug’s lawyer reacts to YSL Shannon and Yak Gotti being acquitted (34:05), what is memecoin (46:28), and QueenzFlip’s game brings Emanny into the fold (1:01:40). Andrew Schulz’ comments about Kendrick Lamar (1:12:35), Jasmin Brown speaks on her relationship with Cam Newton (1:47:49) which leads to a conversation on giving up your career for happiness (1:51:30), and why are music sales down? (2:19:33). Also, the jury in the Daniel Penny-Jordan Neely trial fails to reach a unanimous vote (2:26:05), Flip asks the room about receiving gifts from friends for the holiday while in a relationship (2:36:53), and much more!

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Sleeper Picks:  

Ice | Lil Wayne - “Best Rapper Alive”

Parks | aroomfullofmirrors - “Wonton Soup”

Ish | THEY. - “Straight Up”

Melyssa | Nick Hakim - “I Don’t Know”

The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with a revelation from Melyssa Ford (28:10) before the room discusses when the pod basketball game is due (36:08). The jury begins deliberations in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely (44:15), the cast discusses the recent ‘Pod Wives’ episode on Patreon (56:47), and Tyrod Taylor files an eviction lawsuit on Draya Michele (1:18:19). Roddy Ricch says a vlogger tried to extort him for his Grammy award (1:31:55), Kendrick Lamar announces a stadium tour with SZA (1:41:22), and J. Cole is set to perform at Madison Square Garden while his latest Inevitable audio episode includes a story or two about JAY-Z (1:48:10). Also, Kendrick’s first week numbers for ‘GNX’ are in (2:31:30), Joe has a new segment titled ‘Mel’s Inner Thoughts’ (2:36:12), the crew continues to react to Marc Lamont Hill’s take on Tupac (2:51:15), reactions to the viral video of Travis Hunter and his fiancee following Colorado’s win over Oklahoma State (3:12:00), Part of the Show (3:51:10), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Bell Biv Devoe - “Something In Your Eyes”

Ice | EST Gee - “The Streets”

Parks | Skyzoo - “Esoteric”

Ish | Sasha Keable - “WHY”

Melyssa | Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD - “Slow Burn”

Marc | A$AP Ferg (feat. Coco Jones) - “French Tips”

Off of Thanksgiving, the JBP shares how their holiday went (13:05) before diving into the internet reactions from the previous episode (28:28). The room then walks through potential negotiations between Drake & UMG (33:47) as Joe explains why they should pay him,  are Drake’s petitions a way to get out of his deal with UMG (1:30:17), and Ice has a parenting question after an situation on Thanksgiving (1:56:00). Also, Joe apologizes to Jay Leno (2:03:53), Puff has been denied bail for a third time (2:07:17), R&B singer Khalid was outed by an ex (2:14:43), a magician plays a prank on Kai Cenat’s livestream (2:17:45), Parks says ‘GNX’ may be Kendrick’s best project (2:32:40), **SPOILER ALERT** Joe shares his review of Gladiator 2 (2:41:48), Part of the Show (2:48:48), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Gerald Levert - “Thinkin’ Bout It”

Ice | Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, & Alus - “Outta Da Blue”

Parks | Babyface Ray, Boldy James, and Harry Fraud - “Shrink Wrap”

Ish | Odeal (feat. Summer Walker) - “You're Stuck”

Melyssa | Renee Harmoni - “Black And White”

The latest episode from the Bionic Six starts with a discussion on dressing your kids for school (2:08) before the room learns that Kendrick Lamar dropped a full album titled ‘GNX’ while recording live (23:36). The JBP then goes song by song reacting to the project while also predicting its first week sales (36:14), Ish has a debate about the ‘bottom of the 9th’ mentality (1:04:00), and Jay Leno suffers an injury after he seemingly fell down a hill (1:08:45). Future’s interview with GQ says he felt slighted on ‘Like That’ as he claims he didn’t know there was a beef (1:22:34), Jussie Smollet’s conviction has been overturned (1:39:52), and Joe learns about premeditated murder (1:47:32). Also, Dr. J is hating again (2:13:45), Joe plays an audio trivia game with his co-hosts (2:33:35), the crew wonders whether Kendrick still has more music coming (2:39:45), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Emanny - “Other Side of Love”

Ice | Emanny (feat. Joe Budden) - “I Messed Up”

Parks | Emanny (feat. Joe Budden) - “Miss Me”

Ish | Tiana Major9 - “alone”

Melyssa | Justelle - “Saturn’s Moon”

Kicking off the latest episode, Joe opens the show with a gift for Melyssa Ford (13:40) before Marc Lamont Hill addresses QueenzFlip about Improper Improv (24:02). The room then shares their reactions to the Mike Tyson & Jake Paul fight while giving their props to Amanda Serrano (51:23), Beyoncé will be performing on Christmas Day at halftime of the Ravens & Texans game on Netflix (1:07:38), and the first episode of J. Cole’s new audio series ‘Inevitable’ has been released (1:18:10). The crew discusses JAY-Z album rumors (1:24:12), Joe doubles down on his Jaleel White comments after his appearance on ‘The Breakfast Club’ (1:42:07), ‘X’ has new terms & conditions that are driving users away from the platform (1:48:59), and another one bites the dust…(2:06:49). Also, the room debates with Joe about whether or not he’s a show off (2:26:12), Shemar Moore’s feelings about marriage receives hate from the internet (2:38:22) which leads to a conversation on the sexual spectrum (2:49:53), Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Camp Flog Gnaw’ Festival (3:12:44), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | RIMON (feat. Dylan Sinclair) - “Lying”

Ice | Quando Rondo - “Could’ve Been Me”

Parks | Eto - “Long Way Home”

Melyssa | Jay Kent - “Texting”

Marc | Ché Noir (feat. Rapsody) - “Black Girl”

In the latest episode, the crew reacts to Joe’s Instagram post for his girl’s birthday (9:47) before the room moves to their thoughts on Gillie & Wallo’s advice to Kodak Black (28:42). Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to square off in a boxing match on Netflix as the room predicts the outcome of the fight and whether or not it will be staged (38:52), the internet is reacting Skai Jackson’s baby daddy after he was arrested for violating parole (59:02), and footage is circulating of Offset getting into an altercation in Paris (1:18:37). John Krasinski has been named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive (1:40:43), Joe’s rewatch of ‘The Penguin’ leads Ish to think people are overreacting about the show (1:46:05), and new reports from UFO experts on aliens living underwater (1:53:50). Also, Leon Thomas pulls up to the studio (1:57:57) as the R&B singer speaks about his latest album ‘MUTT’, his time living in Los Angeles, what his music plans are moving forward, and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks:  

Joe | Valiant - “Little Red Riding”

Ice | Morray - “Out The Hole”

Parks | Cordae (feat. Kanye West) - “No Bad News”

Ish | SAILORR - “POOKIE’S REQUIEM”

Melyssa | Ambré - “PT. II (DRAKE & DRIVE)”