Joe Budden on Professional Breakups, Truth About Desus & Mero and Unpopular NBA Opinions

[@MrMattCow]

THANK YOU FOR GETTING MERO TO TALK ABOUT THE SPLIT FINALLY. THE BODGEA HIVE NEEDED THIS THANK YOU x1000000.

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

Desus really fucked up the whole hive 🪦 like as a fan we can totally see how he fell back into his Comedy Central hole and doesn’t have half the timing capability without mero.

[@Tacconi757]

#bodegahive YEEEERP

[@Charger215onyx]

@@GIRTHYANDITCURVESI bet Desus side of the story would sound a little different. Not saying hes lying but theres always 3 sides

[@kthagetaway]

Holy shit forreal FINALLY.

[@MrMattCow]

@@Charger215onyxtrue! i wanna hear desus’ side next somehow.

[@JoshV_TX]

Joe is a funny dude cause we had Mero break down what happened between him and Desus and we had Melo break down what happened with him and George Karl while Joe was like "I'm never squashing shit. ever. never ever!!" This was a great episode for real

[@duecehunchos673]

I was so pissed when Desus and Mero ended smh I’m glad i finally know why and im happy to see Mero again because he was my favorite

[@chrishenry5356]

Melo, Mouse, & Mero is the trio I never thought I needed to hear from but this shit too smooth

[@Osideous]

Melo, Mouse, & Mero would be a dope podcast name too.

[@millerszn]

it's good chemistry BUT i don't think melo would ever let joe be spazzing on him like he does on his JBP...

[@EastsideSxooter]

@@millersznJoe would also know better

[@dwilliams380]

@@millerszn I’m a huge Joe Budden fan and I agree he definitely knows not to spazz on a 6’9” 250 lb athlete 😂

[@theplourde]

Melo led this obviously difficult convo for Mero like a G and Joe also let him talk. Nice to see that.

[@JordanBrown-ge9tn]

OG Desus and Mero and the Bodega Boys podcast was one of a kind, man. Shoutout to Mero for clearing some of the air.

[@elmascavidal1797]

I still listen to certain episodes… shits be having me rolling

[@spin4635]

What a time.

[@toneycosmos]

Im a be a white girl here... TAKE US BACK 😫😔

[@NotebookLives]

The chemistry between these three is incredible. Ya’ll might need to make Joe a regular guest, man. This is tooo fire!

[@factsoverfeelings9228]

Na

[@El_Fonzo]

Until he ruins everything and drags everyone down

[@traelee7334]

I don’t think so but it’ll be nice to see all three calling a knicks game in the playoffs @nba

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

Nah, Joe is the king of debbie downers. He can't ever let a good thing rock

[@jerromiwatson7685]

Joe cool with having the Number 1 Podcast in his genre. Joe really does this

[@Somethingsomethingmorbid0]

The chemistry between these 3 legends is on point. This was dope

[@snicolas1991]

There’s something there. 💯

[@Ablair1000]

I was thinking the same thing- this looks more like a weekly show than just a Joe interview. This 3 together is 🔥

[@Somethingsomethingmorbid0]

@@Ablair1000 on god there was too much funny shi that wasnt mentioned for this not to happen again!

[@whenuareedy1073]

Good to see Joe a lot less serious, and saw the jovial side great pod

[@amadizulu3099]

I Sweeeeeear! And they are funny as hell 😆

[@msandrews87]

I appreciate Melo being an open space for Mero and letting him know that he can talk to him. Also encouraging him to mend the riff. That was dope to see so shout out to Melo.

[@Tony.montanax3]

Mero’s entrepreneurial skills have been proven. Went from yelling “Barmelo Xanthony!” To having a show with Melo himself! He’s solidified in entertainment imo, he’s the one who created the key and peele football sketch with all the crazy names too lmao 🔥

[@majdiawad1282]

Lmfao I forgot how fire the AKAs were. Unparalleled

[@MaalyB26]

Barmelo Xanthony was f*kin crazy 😂

[@MrSpicabooo]

Kristaps porslingdick😂😂

[@sneakykamon]

My nigga was manifesting. At least we know his brand is still strong💪🏾

[@jespo9034]

He manifested the fuck out that shit

[@kendrickmejia9479]

I miss waiting for Desus and Mero to come on Viceland every night after a long day. That show cannot be duplicated ❤

[@206Basketball]

On Complex iykyk

[@uknowwhyimhere]

Desus and Mero on vice was a moment 😂 I hated when they went to showtime because the show changed

[@sirkidnice]

It is what it is but the bodega hive still misses Desus and Mero. Love the new show, but The Bodega Boyz was LEGENDARY

[@RogueCityDynasty]

if you’re looking for a similar vibe to the bodega boys, check out Mero’s other new podcast, Victory Light

[@DeShawnMcDonald]

Serious question and not trying tk be rude just honestly asking, do you watch mero other podcast? I tried to watch it a few times but it just seemed so far removed from what the Bodega boys was just cause it seems so much talk is dedicated to super progressive politics with the other dude host and was wondering if that is the vibe of it or did I catch a few bad episodes

[@DeShawnMcDonald]

@RogueCityDynasty shit lol that's the one I'm asking about actually, is it actually a similar vibe the episodes I've seen were more about explaining cis hetero privilege then jokes

[@ho0zy]

go check out ben shapiro, thats more for ya incel taste then. and fuck desus sellout ass, team mero all the way

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

@@DeShawnMcDonaldvictory is its own thing and has its own humor. It’s dirty and witty just like bodega boys with even greater perspectives and references to the culture ☠️ the old videos are still up on the bodega boys channel 4 you to watch and learn the words to like the rest of us fans🌚

[@lylebob]

This about to go triple diamond! Melo & Mero and Joe!!! Discussing the greatest duo break up it’s an instant classic already

[@yasirjones7291]

Nah facts great Trio!!

[@robzzz4146]

ngl this podcast episode was top tier, great chemistry all around!

[@chosen1brand635]

Joe is strategic with his guest appearances!

[@joshlawson111]

Lol Elaborate..I was thinking the same thing but I could have been reaching

[@obedroberts]

👀

[@abi95assasin]

true.. he literally adapts differently for each appearance.. and all totally different from the JBP.. man has countless alter-egos XD...

[@yomero5188]

“This guy is good!” 😂 ….“ calculated”

[@camerongonzalez1909]

He only goes places he can give POD Joe to since 2020

[@furiousrobinson]

When Joe said “Black men don’t be having nobody to talk to” I hit the like button. Wake that up!

[@JudgeDredd_]

I just attended a conversation about the state of mental health in the school system in my state and this subject was brought up multiple times. Straight up.

[@furiousrobinson]

@@JudgeDredd_ Times are different bro, I see it with my own friend circles, mindset just different.

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

That's because the black community stigmatised mental health and over hyped black masculinity to the point that black men are trapped in their own head till they snap and hurt someone. Black men need to vent too black men to express hurt too black men need to take a mental break too

[@majinbobbyhill828]

The growth is crazy, the brand is brolic, and I appreciate the content. This style is refreshing.

[@iamyourgod76]

Just what I need, a double dose of some beige rage with a shot of Melo, pause.

[@Rf201njfam]

Whoa!!!!😮😂

[@7PMinBrooklyn]

⏸

[@andremears86]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Knicks007]

😂

[@jilla1flymacc773]

Pardon the left

[@MrDaffysci]

JBP algorithm got me here. Dope episode, gotta subscribe.

[@Kinggunna87]

Facts

[@CJRozay]

Not gonna lie, didn’t expect to see Joe Budden on this podcast, but now that he’s here, I’m strapped in for a interesting conversation

[@tomasgreer1098]

The amount of times Mero says “you know what I mean” 😂😭 that’s how I know he locked in on the topic

[@iheanyichukwuobi1887]

I knew I wasn't the only one who peeped that. It was alot

[@GerardGamesGG]

😂😂😂

[@ycthedon1]

First Bomani now Joe. YALL killing it fam💪🏽💪🏽🫡

[@lastlvl]

This is a alternative reality lol it was supposed to be OG Desus and Mero on the OG JBP podcast lol crazy this fire tho. Shouts out to Barmelo Xanthony. I’m still playing NBA Live 2005, Carmelo slow motion dunking in the sky

[@Tony.montanax3]

I still can’t believe Mero went from yelling “Barmelo Xanthony!” To having a literal show with melo!

[@TMMQB]

“NBA live two thousand, five” 🎶

[@thebartertownconglomerate]

Mero you did great on this one with giving the scoop on the business 100% .. Great Episode i would like to see Joe Budden on 1nce a month fr

[@rudini313]

This podcast with all three of them was so dope. Salute to Melo, Mero and Joe. Enjoyed the conversation very much.

[@scottcharles9306]

Probably the best sit down I’ve seen with Joe in a long time. No weird vibes or awkward moments… loved it.

[@SuburbanKween]

Nah, we need Desus and Mero to have a convo. We starving out here 😭😭😭

[@agenteagresivo]

He kinda said that convo can't be had 😢

[@SuburbanKween]

@@agenteagresivo I know. I hate it 😢

[@kingpeter6176]

Joe Fits so well with the crew

[@wagnerp1213]

7pm is gonna change lives. Melo knows hes got a hit . I love it

[@doromac]

So glad to hear more about the Desus & Mero situation

[@kelwilliams2990]

Didn’t know Mero landed on his feet with this pod. Didn’t know what happened after the split. Dope to see you back out here!

[@misterlondoner]

Been out there!

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

Desus was definitely gearing up to go Hollywood the whole time. Used the bodega hive as a jumpstart to his Comedy Central late night career and that shit hurts. Because desus and mero was HOT FIRE. Paradigm shifting and a cultural reset. Seeing how mero carries himself after everything turned on him is not only inspiring, but shows you how he’s really navigating this whole media conglomerate with his wits and team behind him.

[@MrBmick79]

I got that feeling when they did viceland out in L.A. for a whole week. You could see the gears turning even then. And it looks like they got him if you know what I'm talkin bout

[@El_Fonzo]

😂 Y'all out here acting like Mero some Saint and didn't contribute to the split.

[@ramb0lxmb]

Slurp slurp

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

@@El_Fonzo nah we’ve been following this split like a true crime documentary. Literally grew up w this duo. We saw how both viceland and showtime started to intervene with the show and it’s humor, along with showtime fucking with the budget or refusing to give them an ample one. Showtime cited victor as the reason the show was ending. Everybody laid their cards on the table right after that. Desus sold, plain and simple. We died for the hive and that nigga shit on our foreheads.

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

You can kinda see how Mero was blind sided. Mero is a street dude who thought authenticity was all he needed. Mainly grounded by the fact his family was well off, Mero could be comfortable to be him. But since the switch over from Vice, writting was on the wall. You could always feel how Desus was able to switch easier. Plus look at interviews they do, Desus talks way more and often over everyone else

[@oodietang3668]

“You’re More Like Detlef Schrempf.” Goes INSANE‼️ I COULD NOT STOP LAUGHING DAWG‼️ 1:12:35

[@kilahlipstick9687]

This is probably the most comfortable I have seen Joe on anyones podcast outside of his own. Good to see.

[@Nat_Turner10_8]

I can’t believe they got Mero to talk about what we all wanted to know. It went down exactly as I thought. I don’t fault Desus even though I’m team Mero. That potential life style after getting out of NY everyday life is very tempting. He wanted more as we all should. Now based on his personality I think Desus thought he was more talented than Mero. I’m sure he thought his rise would be much easier than it is. You know fame got to his head and that could happen to anyone. Mero had a family and was grounded by that. While Mero had to think of his family Desus only had to think of himself. Nobody is really wrong in this situation they were moving and different direction and had different goals. At least it didn’t turn ugly between them. I’m sure with the right mediator they can find common ground again and be friends. No one can take what they did and created together.

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

We need Desus's side. Sadly I doubt you'll get it cause there's no benefit to it. Desus always comes off as Hollywood, in that he is aiming for something higher till he is in that socialite status. We can only assume on his character. I seen a video in where Desus explains that he's good at hopping jobs because he's done the best of them and the worst of them. So climbing is always his goal

[@reggienoble3195]

Great episode....Congrats on the 126K Subscribers!

[@iRahz.]

My favorite basketball player and my favorite rapper/podcaster. LET'S GOOOO

[@bigbadtrapalot.]

flip punching the air right now 😂

[@robertosierra1784]

This episode was 🔥. Pod gets better every week!

[@MALI700]

This and Bomani have been the best episodes so far

[@blkkatemoss]

Melo, Mero and Joe in the same pod?? What a treat!

[@quantum_immortality]

Ahhh this is such a great find when you've exhausted all your JBP content for the week 😏😂👌🏾👌🏾

[@nzuix]

Absolutely 💯 as a JBP fan.

[@IAm_DrLoveJones]

Detlef Schrempf is crazy, no wonder George Karl never won. He had inferiority issues and was very insecure. The fact that he compared Melo to George Gervin, whom he despised, says everything. Coaches like him are why some players don't have the careers they were expected to have. Now it makes sense why Detroit didn't draft Melo.

[@JeromeRaphael]

Yep

[@douglascunningham7263]

RESPECT GUYS !!!!!!!! REAL TALK YOU GUYS SHOW MAAAAAD LOVE

[@AyoJeezy]

The podfather! This going be funny asl 😂

[@KrackDiesel]

Detlef Schrempf!? 😂😂😂 Episode was 🔥 Appreciate the testimony Mero

[@lorenzobeaufort6477]

We need this once a month with this trio 🔥

[@TheOfficialCritShow]

I need Joe on this podcast more often. This was great 🤣

[@VSimone89]

This was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 definitely bring Joe back ❤

[@JRose-712]

Joe Budden chemistry with Melo & Mero is spot on!

[@Somethingsomethingmorbid0]

Joe is the podfather, he can go with any good dynamic but fr these 3 flow nicely

[@Ruffsecs]

He's a professional 👌🏽

[@AP.lovetoAll]

Broooooooooklyyyyyyyn ‼️ Great show. Glad to see it‼️ From NYC, love to all. Bless.

[@shimshonisrael7851]

NOW THIS IS AN EPISODE FANS NEED THANK YOU GUYS

[@KK__Sr]

I'm no Budden fan so I was dreading this episode...MUUUUCH better than I expected! Especially the "therapy" session...well done guys, getting better 🍾❤️🙏🏾

[@Hedshot05]

I peep the lil Jay-Z quote. "The team got beef between the post and the point, that puts the ring in jeopardy"

[@kangugikaranja3385]

“Though you were nothing other than a son of my mother’s friend…”

[@johnnywu2]

I was a day one Desus and Mero fan. Like, pod when it was on SOUNDCLOUD before it blew up. As a huge fan you wanna see them work it out and be brothers, but understand the inevitability of business when things blow... I get it. I hope they work through it, move past it, and find the love and respect in the end. I'm also a nuggets fan for over 40 years. What happened with George is still frustrating. Nothing but love and respect for Melo. He changed the entire organization and anyone that doesn't respect that wasn't with us shooting in the gym in the post mutumbo/pre Melo years. Wish y'all peace and love. You gotta love and respect the journey and remember all of it is what got you here. For better or worse your past birthed your present. Peace.

[@BRKFST_718]

Fire episode

[@KCdoesEverything]

Dam this mightve been the best episode yet

[@ace-solo]

This Joe episode a Huge W 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Chefjuan89]

Great episode! The podfather was great

[@ajarian]

These episodes with these guests -top tier 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@antoinegibson3036]

The headband came about because Tim Thomas wore two head bands in a game then made it illegal to wear two. And then these head bands got introduced

[@rashidodoms5452]

This was F’ing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥great conversation

[@spin4635]

Tbh I couldn’t get Into the showtime era of desus and mero. The Viceland era was different. What a time 🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨

[@HarlemHospital]

Didn't know mero had a new podcast. I already subbed

[@23belker]

The chemistry is just right with these big 3

[@ZaidaD29]

Damn! This was super dope! It is like we not only needed to hear about Joe budden but, we finally got Melo and mero to open about about things we all have been wanting to know also as fans! Salute 🫡

[@sneakykamon]

What’s wild about what Mero is saying at 49:31 is that not only is he speaking complete facts here but just look at what he’s been doing lately in terms of putting out content. Sure, Desus has guest-hosted a couple of late night shows recently but none of them are his, meanwhile Mero has his name on both the Victory Light podcast, which is pretty good imo, and this show. I’d say Mero absolutely had a vision and it’s gonna pay off.

[@hazyfupayme]

Realest pod ever. I'm glad everything led to us gettin these Melo and Mero convos. This shit alrdy better than the other pods in they lane. 🤘🏽

[@Kxji]

Glad Melo told Mero this was the right outlet to let it out 🫡

[@aaronmayhem2960]

Yo 4real….You, Melo, and Joe need to do a show and episodes this was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JB3television]

I NEED 5 more hrs of these 3 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

This has become my favorite podcast in sports. They talk about real shit but don’t chase controversy. I can’t wait to see what guests they have lined up.

[@VisualizeY.O.U]

Budden Podcast gang about to run the numbers up

[@s.floydii5652]

Yerrrrrrrrr. Two of my favorite people! ITS UP!

[@davidgraham9277]

Great episode! You just gained a subscriber!!

[@Yo_Kev785]

2Pod Shakur in the the buildin 💪🏽✊🏽

[@NotebookLives]

That’s a wild nickname, lmaooo. 🔥

[@Yo_Kev785]

@@NotebookLives 🤣Joe said it a few years back on an episode and it’s stuck wit me ever since.

[@teejay_bx]

Ya just keep delivering fire every week! 🔥💯🚀

[@kenkooly]

Melo & Mero gotta pull up to the JBP on a Saturday pod. Also, Joe should talk sports more

[@Kinggunna87]

That's gonna mess around & be a patreon episode

[@elijahbarry6532]

I'm supporting everything Carmelo!!!!

[@Cliff11]

This episode was hilarious Especially the George Karl takes 😭🤣😭

[@jamarreid5939]

Steph going back to his home town to finish his last season would be dope. Because he still have family in Charlotte, his Dad played in Charlotte, and now his brother is in Charlotte at the moment. I could see him testing the waters with that. To give his hometown fans what they want to see him go crazy in Charlotte.

[@jeffreyswasey9810]

Melo pulling out 1of 1 gear that jacket is od fire 🔥

[@Livefromthewhytehouse]

I keep lookin at it trying to decipher that sht lol

[@ZaySama]

1:33:35. Yo Melos laugh at joes “highlights” had me dying son 😂😂😂

[@elbriffo]

Bodega hive for life!!! Still waitin on the reunion

[@marqdula9723]

I respect Joe this was a great interview shoutout to the brand!

[@CaptainEvo85]

I'm happy spoke about the break up. But damn I miss Bodega Boys. 😢yerrrr

[@samb2306]

Same

[@djwalker9961]

Love this pod y’all the realest

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

1:27:00 “ITS NOT NO BOOKS!!” I’m crine 😭😂😂😂

[@PPCCO.]

This episode was fire. Beginning to end.

[@timthetrucker6216]

A Bodega Boys movie....... Would've been @🔥🔥🔥

[@steveermilus2378]

Love this episode!! 🔥🔥

[@SlandervilleTV1]

Joe is experiencing good cohost banter for the first time in a long time..

[@Santilegacy]

Gained respect for budden after this convo, elite content 🔥🔥

[@hansolo5330]

45:00 for desus and Nero conversation

[@DreadedInc]

You a legend bro

[@etherealmachina]

This is a fire episode

[@820light]

I like how this turned into the Joe Budden pod

[@YKSBEATS]

That was the best episode so far. Let's keep this shit going.

[@willyfg4656]

Need to hear Desus's side on this, hate only hearing one side

[@martinwilliamson9457]

Loved this..especially hearing the insider takes ..

[@BThatDope]

Most vulnerable episode 🔥