Beaten and battered from their recent basketball outing, the JBP kicks off the latest episode discussing how their bodies are feeling days later (3:07) before sending their condolences to Angie Stone's loved ones following her tragic passing (33:30). The crew then turns to the Oscars 2025 (45:25) which includes Adrian Brody & Halle Berry's kiss (52:20) as well as some criticism surrounding Zoe Saldana (1:00:23). Gervonta 'Tank' Davis and Lamont Roach Jr.'s fight over the weekend (1:27:30), Sixers Paul George says he's taking a break from podcasting to focus on the rest of the season (1:44:32), and **SPOILER ALERT** reactions to the 'Paradise' season finale on Hulu (1:53:30). Also, Notorious B.I.G.'s catalog is reportedly on sale which leads to a conversation on IP, being blackballed, and life's roadblocks (2:08:51), the latest on Anthony Edwards status as a parent brings the room into a discussion on patriarchal designs & culture (2:50:43), and much more! 

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Sleeper Picks: 

Joe | dvsn - "One in a Million"

Ice | Jim Jones - "Back in My Bag"

Parks | 6ix, KYLE, & Blu (feat. Buddy & Like) - "Firmament"

Ish | Bryson Tiller - "Play It Off"

Melyssa | Col3trane & Chase Shakur - "Crocodile Tears"

Marc | Vertical Hold - "Seems You're Much Too Busy"