iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
Hip-hop legends and longtime friends Fat Joe and Jadakiss link up twice a week to share behind-the-scenes stories from their legendary careers and give their real thoughts on the hottest topics in music, sports, and pop culture.
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Fat Joe and Jadakiss are back in Jay-Z's favorite format: no guests! Joe and Jada address some of the fans' criticisms of Joe talking over guests during interviews, people misinterpreting French Montana's story about "All The Way Up" from their episode with him and Max B, A$AP Rocky's wild streaming numbers with his new album 'Don't Be Dumb,' Fetty Wap coming home, Jalen Brunson getting injured in the New York Knicks game against the Sacramento Kings, Ja Morant demanding a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, Joe and Jada guest Teyana Taylor winning a Golden Globe for her performance in 'One Battle After Another,' Timothée Chalamet beating out Leonardo DiCaprio to win himself a Golden Globe for Best Actor, and Kai Cenat claiming that he's "retiring" from streaming to pursue a career in fashion. Jada also shouts out J. Cole ahead of his album 'The Fall Off' and Joe debates how he feels about Cole after he bowed out of the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. 3:00 - Joe isn't sure about A$AP Rocky's numbers 5:45 - Do you look at J. Cole the same after Drake-Kendrick beef? 12:00 - Jalen Brunson's injury 17:15 - Ja Morant wants out of Memphis 21:00 - Teyana Taylor taking home the Golden Globe 23:30 - Addressing the "Joe talks too much" criticisms 37:30 - How Joe learned to tell stories 46:00 - Kai Cenat RETIRING from streaming? 50:30 - Fetty Wap coming home 58:00 - Fans got French Montana's "All The Way Up" story wrong 1:05:30 - Timothée Chalamet beating out Leo 1:08:30 - Everything is A.I. now 1:11:45 - Joe's advice for dealing with loss 1:17:00 - ICE terrorizing Minneapolis 1:22:30 - Worst rap group breakups [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5d ago
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by hip hop producer legend of legends Pete Rock. The iconic beat maker tells Joe and Jada about his falling out with former group mate CL Smooth, their legendary "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" song, the story behind producing "The World Is Yours" for Nas on his incomparable 1994 debut 'Illmatic,' the Dr. Dre and DJ Premier beats he wishes he had made, his top five producers that rap, the call he got that led to him producing "Down With The King" for Run-DMC, and how he heard 50 Cent's "How To Rob" before the rest of the world did. They also debate whether Ice-T or KRS-One can claim to be the first gangsta rapper, if Nas' "Ether" diss for Jay-Z is the hottest beef record of all time, and what the pioneers need to do to help protect the culture. 5:00 - Heavy D's influence 8:00 - Split with CL Smooth 13:30 - "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" 20:00 - Run-DMC 23:00 - Producing "The World Is Yours" for Nas 32:30 - Why MC Shan was dissing him 39:30 - Jada fans out over "Don't Curse" 47:00 - Top 5 producers that rap 49:30 - Knicks & Giannis talk 1:00:00 - Fat Joe & his neighborhood Hermes bum 1:10:00 - Styles P's "Gangster, Gangster" feat. Jada & Sheek Louch 1:15:30 - Beats Pete Rock wishes he made 1:18:30 - Hottest beef records & first gangsta rapper 1:28:00 - Hip hop pioneers need to step up 1:31:30 - Favorite instruments to sample [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and ‘The Traitors’ Season 4 reality television star Porsha Williams joins Angie Martinez as she lays out her new era of reinvention. She talks about setting healthy boundaries, blocking out the noise when it comes to reality TV, and embracing her truest season of life. Porsha talks about making her relationship private, motherhood, and saying no to people-pleasing. Porsha and Angie discuss mental health, finding your hobbies, and more. Angie asks some in real life questions, and Porsha answers a fan’s question about being a mom. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://promo.boostmobile.com/webuiltanetwork/ytb/ All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Visit Walden https://waldenu.edu to learn more! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are FINALLY joined by French Montana and the newly-freed Max B, fresh off their new project 'Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos' hitting the streets January 9th. Joe and Jada welcome Max B home after his 16-year prison term, and Max talks about coping behind bars and a hilarious time he had groups of fellow inmates rapping for him. Also discussed: French's recent marriage to Sheikha Mahra, the princess of Dubai; Max walking out of prison and popping up immediately on the sideline of a New York Jets game; the making of Joe and French's smash hit "All The Way Up," as well as French's hits "Unforgettable" featuring Swae Lee and "Figure It Out" featuring Kanye West and Nas; and the stories behind each of Joe, Jada, French, and Max's rap names. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 8
Singer and actress Jill Scott joins Angie Martinez to discuss her latest album, To Whom This May Concern – the first time she’s dropped an album in a decade. From motherhood to mentorship, Jill Scott discusses the new era of work in her life all the while creating music. Jill Scott reflects on her moment singing with Erykah Badu at the Dave Chappelle event, and calls D’Angelo “The Wizard Of Oz.” From friendship red flags to keeping her future relationships private, Jill Scott unpacks how to be a strong, feminine force in life. Plus, Angie asks some In Real Life questions, and Jill answers a fan’s question on the show. Finally, Jill Scott discusses her famous character Sheila from the movie ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ and its upcoming installment. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://promo.boostmobile.com/webuiltanetwork/ytb/ All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 8
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are ringing in the new year and they’re ALREADY the talk of the culture, with Jada going viral twice-over after his shoutout from New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani at his inauguration and his video walking solo through the city made waves on the internet. Joe makes the promise that 2026 will be Joe and Jada’s year, and on top of that prediction they make their picks for the 2026 Grammys coming up on February 1. How many awards will Clipse take home for ‘Let God Sort Em Out?’ Can any song touch “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA in its categories? Tune in for that and more, including Joe catching Joe Budden at the Knicks game with the glizzy in plain view, a thorough dissertation on the smelliest rappers in hip hop, and a debate on who the most famous rapper in the world is right now between Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. 3:30 - Jada's viral start to 2026 8:30 - Joe hibernated over the holidays 15:00 - Joe explains "the dirty section" 19:30 - Knicks are spiraling 22:00 - When Terror Squad met The Iron Sheik 25:00 - Joe Budden had the glizzy in plain view 36:00 - Grammys predictions 42:00 - Smelliest rappers in hip hop 50:00 - Joe will stake his reputation on Fordham Road story 55:30 - Joe was 10 years old & saving neighbors with a machete 1:05:00 - Snoop Dogg vs. 50 Cent: who's more famous? 1:11:00 - Hard Rock Bet Presents: NFL Playoffs bets & odds [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 6
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul. Right out the gate, Jada instigates an argument about LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, which then quickly evolves into a heated debate over whether King James or Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the true greatest NBA player of all time. They also discuss Paul's relationship with superstar musician Adele, his new 'Game Over' podcast with former ESPN analyst Max Kellerman at The Ringer, his signature shoe with New Balance, and the infamous cancelled 2003 Rucker Park basketball game between Jay-Z's Team S. Carter and Joe's Team Terror Squad which would have featured NBA stars like LeBron, Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson, and Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal. 3:30 - New 'Game Over' podcast with Max Kellerman 6:00 - Relationship with Adele 8:00 - Paul explains to Joe why Lakers WON'T trade LeBron 11:30 - LeBron vs. Jordan NBA G.O.A.T. debate 16:30 - Shoe deal with New Balance 21:00 - Paul's role & specialties with Klutch Sports clients 33:00 - Why you should work HARDER once you make it 46:00 - Why Paul stays out of his clients' personal lives 53:00 - Cancelled Jay-Z vs. Terror Squad Rucker game 1:04:00 - Importance of giving back 1:10:00 - Joe's got the Kenny Smith leg [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 1
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by R&B royalty Tamar Braxton. Joe and Jada talk to the "Love and War" singer about growing up alongside her sister Toni in a superstar family, her much-discussed appearance supporting Birdman at the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz battle, her new music film and EP 'Heartbreak Retrograde' available on YouTube, female singers like Kehlani and Summer Walker doing big things in the R&B game, and her popular appearances on reality television shows like 'Braxton Family Values,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'Celebrity Big Brother 2,' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' Joe also takes the time to apologize to Tamar for mistakenly spreading the false rumor of Toni and Birdman's divorce. 5:00 - Birdman's Verzuz & Joe apologizes for Toni Braxton rumor 9:30 - Why Tamar likes hood dudes 20:00 - Tamar's 5 favorite songs 39:00 - 'Bridezillas' & film work 45:30 - 'Heartbreak Retrograde' & Tamar plays "Love Me" for Joe & Jada 53:30 - Tamar's favorite Toni song 55:30 - Women are running R&B right now [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.