The Joe Budden Podcast

Music podcast

Podcast

The Joe Budden Podcast

Presentation
Hosted by|

* Joe Budden
* Richard "Parks" Vallely
* Lamar "Ice" Burney
* Antwan "Ish" Marby
* Melyssa Ford
* Trevor "Queenzflip" Robinson
* Marc Lamont Hill

Genre|

* Talk
* Music

Language| English
Updates| Semi-weekly
Length| 75–180 minutes
Publication
Original release| February 18, 2015 (2015-02-18)
Provider| Joe Budden Network
Related
Website| The Joe Budden Podcast at the Wayback Machine (archived March 7, 2022)

The Joe Budden Podcast (formerly I'll Name This Podcast Later) is a talk and music podcast released twice a week and is currently hosted by Joe Budden, Parks Vallely, Lamar "Ice" Burney, Antwan "Ish" Marby, Melyssa Ford, Trevor "Queenzflip" Robinson, and Marc Lamont Hill.

The show covers numerous topics ranging from music to sports, but primarily focuses on hip-hop/R&B and the events pertaining to it from the previous week.[1]

## History

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The .show began in early 2015 as I'll Name This Podcast Later, originally hosted by former rapper Joe Budden, Rory Farrell and Marisa Mendez. The content of the podcast was described as "life, music, sex, and more".[2] The first episode was released audio only on February 18, 2015, at a runtime of 1 hour.[2] For the first year of its existence, the show followed this format, releasing episodes at an average run time of 60–75 mins and audio only.

After episode 76 in July 2016, Mendez left the show, siding with Drake during his real life feud with Budden, and was subsequently replaced with Jamil "Mal" Clay for episode 77.[3]

With the release of episode 92 on December 14, 2016, the show switched to a new video format set in Budden's home studio.[4] Shortly after this, the show's run time switched from an average of 60–70 mins to 90–120 mins, which varied from week to week. After the studio began undergoing renovations, the location for filming was moved to the living room of audio engineer Parks Vallely for episode 126 in August 2017. The move to Vallely's house marked his first appearances on the show; he would go on to become a formal host of podcast.[5]

In August 2018, Budden signed a deal to bring his podcast to Spotify while still uploading a video version to YouTube, and expand the show to a twice-weekly schedule, with new episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.[6] In September 2020, the exclusive contract with Spotify came to an end after failed negotiations between the show and the digital streaming provider.[7]

In October 2020, Budden revealed that the podcast would be part of his new online media network, The Joe Budden Network. In addition, he announced that the show had signed a new deal to be sponsored by Cash App.[8] The first podcast launched on The Joe Budden Network was the See The Thing Is... podcast hosted by Bridget Kelly, Olivia Dope and Mandii B in October 2020. Since November 2020, the network and the podcast itself are being distributed by multiple platforms, primarily YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes and Google Podcasts. In January 2021, Karen Civil and Ming Lee joined the network, launching the Girl I Guess podcast.

In May 2021, Rory and Mal both left the podcast after 5 years as co-hosts, in the wake of Rory being fired by Budden.[9][10][11]

Later in May 2021, two of Budden's long-time friends, Antwan "Ish" Marby and Lamar "Ice" Burney joined the podcast as co-hosts.[12] In December 2022, media personality and former video vixen Melyssa Ford and social media entertainer Trevor "Queenzflip" Robinson also joined the podcast as co-hosts.[13][14]

In 2024, academic, author, activist, and television personality Marc Lamont Hill joined the podcast as a co-host.[15]

## Hosts

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### Current hosts

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* Joe Budden (2015–present)
* Richard Parks Vallely (2016–present)
* Antwan "Ish" Marby (2021–present)
* Lamar "Ice" Burney (2021–present)
* Melyssa Ford (2022–present)
* Trevor "Queenzflip" Robinson (2022–present)
* Marc Lamont Hill (2024–present)

### Recurring hosts

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* Emanny Salgado (2015–present)

### Former hosts

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* Rory Farrell (2015–2021)
* Marisa Mendez (2015–2016)
* Jamil "Mal" Clay (2016–2021)

### Timeline

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## Tour

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During the summer of 2018, The Joe Budden Podcast began its first live tour, with performances taking place throughout numerous venues across the U.S.[16] The tour continued into 2019, with dates added monthly. The live shows feature Q&A's, discussion, and occasional skits.[17]

## Content

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The show is primarily a hip-hop podcast, but other topics such as pop culture, sports, business, and social issues are regularly discussed.[18] The show will occasionally feature musicians or music industry guests.

A regular fixture on the show is a phone-in "Friend of the Show" segment, where Budden will call someone to speak about a topic they submitted.

## Reception

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The Joe Budden Podcast has received positive reviews from critics. The Source called Budden a "natural fit" for podcasting,[19] and The New York Times praised Budden for being "brash, opinionated and blunt, but knowing what he's talking about", calling him "the Howard Stern of hip-hop".[1]

## See also

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* Music podcast
* List of music podcasts

## References

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1. ^ a b Stevenson, Iman (August 22, 2018). "How Joe Budden Became the Howard Stern of Hip-Hop". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 1, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
2. ^ a b Joe Budden TV (May 29, 2016). "I'll Name This Podcast Later Episode 1 First Episode". YouTube. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
3. ^ Joe Budden TV (August 24, 2016). "I'll Name This Podcast Later Episode 77". YouTube. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
4. ^ Joe Budden TV (December 14, 2016). "I'll Name This Podcast Later Episode 92". YouTube. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
5. ^ Joe Budden TV (August 31, 2017). "The Joe Budden Podcast Episode 126 | "Top 20"". YouTube. Archived from the original on February 28, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
6. ^ "'The Joe Budden Podcast' Lands Exclusive Partnership with Spotify". Spotify Newsroom. August 22, 2018. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
7. ^ Carman, Ashley (August 26, 2020). "Joe Budden is taking his podcast off Spotify because the company 'is pillaging' his audience". The Verge. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
8. ^ Connor, Jay (September 24, 2020). "With Spotify In His Rear View, Joe Budden Unveils The Joe Budden Network—With Black Women at the Forefront". The Root. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
9. ^ Amorosi, A. D. (May 12, 2021). "Joe Budden Fires Podcast Co-Hosts Rory Farrell and Jamil 'Mal' Clay, Future of Show Uncertain". Variety. Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
10. ^ Cowen, Trace William (May 12, 2021). "Joe Budden Fires Rory and Checks Mal on 'The Joe Budden Podcast'". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
11. ^ Grace, Asia (May 12, 2021). "Fans lash out at Joe Budden for firing podcast co-hosts in on-air rant". New York Post. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
12. ^ Halperin, Shirley (May 14, 2021). "As the Joe Budden Podcast Implodes, We Wonder: What Would Howard Stern Do?". Variety. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
13. ^ Black, Chris (July 20, 2023). "'The Joe Budden Podcast' Is the Only Good Podcast". GQ. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
14. ^ Kyles, Yohance (December 29, 2022). "'The Joe Budden Podcast' Adds QueenzFlip As Newest Co-Host". AllHipHop. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
15. ^ McGee, Noah A. (April 8, 2025). "Marc Lamont Hill Shares Incredible Story About the Family Member He Never Knew He Had". The Root. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
16. ^ "Joe Budden Podcast Tour with Rory & Mal". Joe Budden Podcast Tour. Archived from the original on July 4, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
17. ^ Joe Budden TV (July 25, 2018). "The Joe Budden Podcast Tour Q&A Compilation". YouTube. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
18. ^ Blair, Robert (February 11, 2019). "The Joe Budden Podcast: A Beginner's Guide". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on October 12, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
19. ^ Chandler, Sean (August 2, 2016). "How Joe Budden Has Harnessed The True Power Of Podcasting". The Source. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved June 29, 2019.

## External links

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* The Joe Budden Podcast at the Wayback Machine (archived March 7, 2022)
* The Joe Budden Podcast Tour website

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Joe Budden

Discography

Studio albums|

* Joe Budden
* Mood Muzik 3: The Album
* Halfway House
* Padded Room
* Escape Route
* No Love Lost
* All Love Lost
* Rage & The Machine

Mixtapes|

* Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?
* Mood Muzik 3: For Better or for Worse
* Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 the Worst
* A Loose Quarter

Extended plays|

* Some Love Lost

Singles|

* "Pump It Up"
* "Fire (Yes, Yes Y'all)"
* "Gangsta Party"
* "She Don't Put It Down"

Featured singles|

* "Last Words"
* "Clubbin'"
* "Whatever U Want"

Related articles|

* Slaughterhouse
* The Joe Budden Podcast
* State of the Culture

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