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Joe Budden | "THE GOLD STANDARD" (ARCHIVE) (Ep. 232)

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Music, Society & Culture, Music Commentary

4.6 β€’ 592 Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 30 October 2023

⏱️ 181 minutes

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Summary

From the Need to Know Podcast era β€” the show has officially come to an end.
This is part of the archive. Enjoy the guest conversations.

A deep conversation with Joe Budden on media, relationships, and the realities behind running one of the most influential podcasts in culture.

Joe reflects on the evolution of his platform, navigating public fallout, and the balance between business, friendship, and integrity. The discussion also touches on industry rankings, creator economics, and the shifting landscape of modern media.

Topics include:

  • The evolution of The Joe Budden Podcast
  • Business vs. friendship in media
  • Creator leverage and monetization
  • Industry relationships and public narratives

Transcript

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0:00.0

Don't do that. Don't do that. Don't start your shit. He can't help it, bro. That's the thing with the- He didn't even say anything yet. He can't even help it. Why we kicked out of those? Hey, yo. Nah, but he did that shit like he was about to get this, Bobby Goldberg back um I thought you about the right yeah I get

0:23.3

the shit off I'm waiting for you you know on your podcast niggas don't really interrupt you like

0:28.3

that you know you new niggas do doing your intro no one you don't really niggins don't really

0:33.0

interrupt you like all right I'm sorry so I'm gonna give you some grace you right again I're right. Again, I told you off air. This isn't a way game for you, Joe. I know it feels like home because you used to our energy because you introduced us to a lot of people. And we appreciate you. Before we even get into all of that shit, all right, I just want to say thank you for being here, my guy. Because everybody know your voice, right?

0:55.0

You already spoke.

0:56.0

Alex is in the building. Joe, what's in the building? Hello, hello, hello. It is the Need to Know podcast. Hey, what's going on, my guy? Hey, what's going on? Beautiful People's shit boy, eh, aka the Paco Bone Poppy, and I'm never alone. I'm always in my posse, man. What's up?

1:09.0

Hello, guys, it's Reggie.

1:10.0

I'm so blessed to be here today, and we have such a special episode, cute up for you guys.

1:14.0

Yes,, indeed. So normally, we like to start this podcast with a few things. The first thing is, is what you need to know, when you need to know, who you need to know, right? I think there are always exceptions to rules, right?

1:28.3

Sure, sure, true.

1:29.3

When you're one of those people and you walk up to the club and people know your face, you just walk in the club.

1:33.3

That's an exception to the rule.

1:35.3

Today, I don't think we have to do much of an introduction for who it is that we need to know.

1:40.3

I think if you listen to podcasts and you're in this space, if you're trying to create a podcast,

1:45.0

if you heard or even know of somebody like a Drake, you probably have seen this man,

1:50.4

have been associated or anything to do.

1:53.7

But he's at the top of the food chain when it comes to this thing, man.

1:56.1

So no further introduction.

1:58.4

We got my guy, the most polarizing voice in hip-hop. The most impactful voice in hip-hop. We got my guy.

2:07.6

Wait, wait, wait. Please everybody hold your applause. I wrote you a little poem. Is it okay if I read it to you?

2:13.6

I'm kidding. I'm okay. Okay, it's not a poem, but you know, I want to let everybody know. I'm sure everybody knows who you already, but you know, I wrote something to you. I love poems. I'm kidding. Okay, it's not a poem. I want to let everybody know.

2:18.3

I'm sure everybody knows who you already, but you know, I wrote something for you.

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