Episode notes
Parks returns to his seat in the latest episode of the JBP as he explains his absence earlier this week (9:22) before turning to fans calling out the crew for not attending a J. Cole show in New York (34:00). Ice then discusses the new Pooh Shiesty album (49:45), the 'To The Baha' podcast has a debate between Luka Doncic & Jalen Brunson (1:02:24) which leads to news that Doncic's ex-fiance is asking for $50 million (1:13:18). Rapper Malice proves he didn't steal a hot dog (1:24:08), Robert Pattinson is set to play Chris Hansen (1:30:32), and Perez Hilton's recent livestream (1:52:58). Also,…
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