On this episode: Joe, Rory, Mal, and Parks discuss new camera angles (7:20), transparency (11:20), and respect between friends (19:00). Mal shares his thoughts on having other people on the show and what he would have done differently (22:05), Joe believes Rory &amp; Mal didn’t behave as friends (27:35), and the guys voice whether or not they feel respected (32:05). The JBP addresses caring about money (34:00), hypotheticals on the podcast ending (35:00), and Parks &amp; Joe give their own takes on how the situation played out (38:50). Joe speaks to entitlement (45:20), how he felt towards Mal for riding with Rory (57:30), and Mal unfollowing him on social media (1:14:30). The guys share how they feel about podcasting (1:22:30), abandonment (1:26:00), and the JBP fanbase (1:41:00). Julius Randle (1:43:00), feelings towards Ice and Ish (1:43:50), DMX’s memorial service (1:55:05), Justin Bieber’s dreads (2:10:55), Snowfall vs. The Wire (2:17:50), Re-recording songs (2:29:25), and MORE! &nbsp; For more exclusive content: become a Patron of the The Joe Budden Podcast at  &nbsp; Sleeper Picks: Joe | NBDY - “F.O.E” Rory | Chiiild - “Gone”&nbsp; Mal | Belly - “IYKYK”&nbsp; Parks | Khrysis - “Why” (Ft. Problem)

Episode 435 | "Shaking the Tree"

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Although Joe, Rory, Mal and Parks have made it clear they don't believe the Grammy's respect or understand the culture, there are artist that still strive to win the Award (21:58). The guys discuss the nominees, the snubs and the reaction from the music industry (48:00). They also discuss Dave Chappelle's latest special and the importance of his message (1:03:22), Hip-Hop beef's that should end (1:35:17), who can Joe beat in a Verzuz (1:48:40) and an update on HBO's "The Undoing" (potential spoiler alerts) and MORE! &nbsp; Sleeper Picks&nbsp; Joe | Protoje - “In Bloom” (Ft. Lila Iké) Rory | Priya Ragu - “Good Love 2.0” Mal | | JR Writer - “This Is Not New” (Ft. Royce Da 5’9) Parks | Rasheed Chappell - “Rock Bottom” (Ft. Ransom)

Episode 393 | "The Big Bro"

On this episode: Joe and the guys discuss the most anticipated fight of year between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. but somehow Nate Robinson's clash with Jake Paul was the main event (16:44). Joe then mentions a hypothetical Verzuz between two New York legends, Mase and Cam'ron (38:12 &amp; 54:55), a recap of the Soul Train Award winners/performers (1:07:55), and the guys educate themselves on the controversy surrounding Mulatto's name (1:35:40). Joe then asks for predictions from the crew if there was a scenario where Dipset battled G-Unit and/or the LOX in a Verzuz (2:01:38) and more! &nbsp; Sleeper Picks Joe | N.O.R.E. - “Grimey”&nbsp; Rory | J Warner -&nbsp;Belong to You Mal | Jae Millz - “High Rollers” (Ft. Anthiny King) Parks | Roc Marciano - “Butterfly Effect”

Episode 395 | "Rubber Ball Paul"

The day has come, the (Hov)engers give their flowers to Jay-Z on his birthday and reflect on the impact he's had on them personally and within the culture throughout his career (25:19). Mal then shares a message regarding his thoughts on the current state of Hip-Hop (40:31), Teyana Taylor alludes to retiring from music (1:00:46), and early predictions for Ashanti &amp; Keyshia Cole's Verzuz that was announced (1:06:45). In addition, Joe believes HBO has taken the lead in the streaming wars and Netflix should panic (1:22:27) and he thinks he can beat Jake Paul in a fight after watching him knockout Nate Robinson (1:58:46). Sleeper Picks Joe | René &amp; Angela - “Imaginary Players” &amp;&nbsp;Jay Z - “Imaginary Players” Rory | Jay Z - “It’s Like That” (Ft. Kid Capri)&nbsp; Mal | Jay Z - “I Did It My Way”&nbsp; Parks | Jay Z - “Blue Magic”

Episode 396 | "Lying On Your Talk"

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Joe, Rory, Mal &amp; Parks kick off this episode by paying respect to a few legends: actress, Cicely Tyson, television &amp; radio host, Larry King, and NBA reporter &amp; analyst, Sekou Smith (22:33). Joe discusses Reddit’s impact on GameStop’s stock market frenzy (55:30), Azealia Banks’ newest direct mention (1:30:10), and DJ Akademiks (1:27:23). Waived by the Seattle Seahawks, Chad Wheeler made headlines as he faces charges of felony domestic violence against his girlfriend (1:39:44), and Conway the Machine joins the guys to discuss his album, Griselda, solo moves &amp; more (2:01:28). &nbsp; Joe | Kenyon Dixon - “Sky’s the Limit” (Intro) &nbsp; Rory | Lloyd Banks - “Time To Chill”&nbsp; &nbsp; Mal | Conway The Machine - “Air Holez” (Ft. Westside Gunn) &nbsp; Parks | Joe Budden - “All In My Head” (Ft. Royce Da 5’9)

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