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

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

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

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

Joe is strategic with his guest appearances!

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 🔥

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

flip punching the air right now 😂

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

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

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

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

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.

having bomani and joe on was a measuring stick for mero (pause) he’s really really good in this space

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.

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.

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

Joe Fits so well with the crew

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!

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

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

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

So glad to hear more about the Desus & Mero situation

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

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

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

Joe Budden chemistry with Melo & Mero is spot on!

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

We need this once a month with this trio 🔥

This and Bomani have been the best episodes so far

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

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

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

This episode was 🔥. Pod gets better every week!

It's good to hear mero talk about the breakup finally. Mero and desus was like Kobe and Shaq for real

The chemistry is just right with these big 3

Mero wanting to punch Mark Ecko is hilarious graff artist on graff Artist beef. If you know, you know. 😂

2Pod Shakur in the the buildin 💪🏽✊🏽

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

Budden Podcast gang about to run the numbers up

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

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

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

The podfather! This going be funny asl 😂

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

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.

NOW THIS IS AN EPISODE FANS NEED THANK YOU GUYS

Dam this mightve been the best episode yet

Great conversation didn’t want it to end

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Also we miss the art there’s gotta be a situation where y’all can come back for a movie or show or at least one cordial pod where shit is hashed out

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

45:00 for desus and Nero conversation

Melo left hand dap was nasty work😂

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

The 1:09:00 mark is when Melo starts talking about his time on the Denver Nuggets and George Karl.

I like how Melo didn’t acknowledge that Jeremy Lin comment Joe made lol

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

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

My favorite episode so far... and I'm watching this one mad late compared to all of the new content..

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

Hearing Melo laugh at joe playing ball was legendary Melo was in tears

BRING DESUS ON THE SHOW!!!!

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

Great episode! The podfather was great

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

When yall get Jamal Crawford on the show one day make sure yall make him explain being a model for that trash double headband ad lol

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. 🤘🏽

The double headband is insane

Love Melo's maturity, level headedness, and experience. He's learned a lot over the years.

this is a big podcast now, please add subject markers in the timeline please.

I like the whole vibe in this episode

I like how this turned into the Joe Budden pod

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

joe ability to wear big name brands and make them look flavorless should be studyed bc wtf...

This Joe episode a Huge W 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Yerrrrrrrrr. Two of my favorite people! ITS UP!

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 🍾❤️🙏🏾

1:02:00, I wanted to hear tha almost punching Marc echo story...crazy cutting folks off.

Joe face when they played the clip of him saying Dwight is not top 150 is hilarious 😂

Most vulnerable episode 🔥

19:05 joe was onto something with the curry trade talk

This episode was fire. Beginning to end.