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Big Trouble In Little China
Inception
How High
Jack Burton
Music Industry
Weapons
Die Hard
Sinners
The Departed
Apocalypto
The Warriors
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New York City
Leonardo Dicaprio
The Black Phone
Martin Scorsese

2J3BD is the collaboration of comedian brothers Eric and Jeff Rosenthal of ItsTheReal and legendary rappers Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jadakiss of The LOX. Each episode is a dynamic conversation between two sets of best friends who all grew up ten minutes from each other, but under completely different circumstances; the discussions touch on deep, thoughtful and utterly ridiculous subject matter an... more

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Eric, Jeff, Styles, Sheek and Jadakiss got together in Yonkers to break down the 2000 neo-Western crime drama film starring Ryan Phillippe, Benicio del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs, Nicky Katt, Scott Wilson and James Caan.

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Eric, Jeff, Styles, Sheek and Jadakiss got together in Yonkers to break down the 1979 cult classic The Warriors. We discussed the longest trips home, what Cyrus got right in his speeches, who was the most G in the film, what crew we’d most like to be... more

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Eric, Jeff, Sheek, Jadakiss and special guest Kay Rosewood got together in Yonkers to break down the 1991 musical drama film directed by Robert Townsend and starring Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon Robinson, Harry J. Lennix, Tico Wells, John Canada Te... more

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Eric, Jeff, Sheek and Jadakiss got together in Yonkers to break down Napoleon Dynamite, the 2004 comedy film starring Jon Heder as the title character. We discussed Napoleon's swag, high school mustaches, what Kip and La'Fawnduh connect on, what the ... more

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Recent Guests

Wes Moore
Governor, guest on the show
Governor of Maryland
Episode: #95: 300 Feat. Governor Wes Moore
Styles P
Rapper from The LOX, invited guest
The LOX
Episode: #94: Good Will Hunting
Sheek Louch
Rapper from The LOX, invited guest
The LOX
Episode: #94: Good Will Hunting
Greg Mayo
Collaborator and performer, long-time associate of the hosts
Greg Mayo (collaborator)
Episode: #76: The Breakfast Club LIVE!
Lenny S.
Hip Hop Star in the Bronx, guest on the show
Lenny S. (artist/rapper)
Episode: #72: Teen Wolf (1985)
Pablo Torre
Investigative journalist featured on the show
ESPN/Fatherly (as inferred from segment)
Episode: #69: All The President's Men
Richie Thumbs
Co-host and friend of the group
Episode: #38: Happy Gilmore

Hosts

Jeff Rosenthal
Host of the show, part of ItsTheReal duo; longtime collaborator with hip-hop artists; strong focus on cinema and culture
Eric Rosenthal
Co-host, part of ItsTheReal; engages with music guests and film discussions, known for humorous, insightful takes
Jadakiss
Member of The LOX, frequent guest; brings hip-hop industry perspective and cross-promotional potential
Styles P
Rapper from The LOX; provides music/culture angle and expert guest insights
Sheek Louch
Rapper from The LOX; contributes commentary on film influences and storytelling

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 592 ratings
  • Just kicking it with the guys.

    Easily one of the richest podcast experiences Apple has to offer this show is for everybody if you’re a fan of hip-hop, you’re a fan of slick intellectual talk or if you just love movies and a good time this show is for you all of the guys playing an essential role and keeping you laughing keeping you entertained and talking about some of the best flicks ever you won’t always agree, but you will always come away with a new viewpoint and that’s my favorite part. All of these guys seem like really... more

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    5
    APPLE JACK211
    United States5 months ago
  • 2J3BD

    Best showcast out!!! LOX

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DOEBRO724
    United States9 months ago
  • Put it in the comments!

    🔥🔥🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.Q. The Boss
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cinema Didn’t Exist Until 2J3BD Existed

    It was merely moving pictures before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy Branley
    United Statesa year ago
  • Watch more cartoons!

    This is all I listen to when I get in the car. I’m cracking up every single day at this show. One of my favorite episodes is the one yall did about Coco. Watch some more cartoons please!

    Apple Podcasts
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    NickShenell_________94
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the show for rich, entertaining hip-hop and movie banter.
Fans love the cross-promotional energy and live-show promotions.
Commentary highlights the unique blend of culture and cinema, with humor as a throughline.
Audience notes strong loyalty and authentic, down-to-earth host dynamics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#95: 300 Feat. Governor Wes Moore
Q: Governor Moore, what does this film teach about leadership in times of crisis?
Leadership is about standing up for the people, taking calculated risks, and empowering communities rather than clinging to the status quo. It's about making decisions that protect the vulnerable and trusting the people to guide the path forward.
#93: The Night Comes for Us
Q: How does the film compare to The Raid in terms of storytelling vs. action?
The group agrees The Raid has a clearer, simpler arc, while Night Comes for Us blends deeper violence with a more complex web of loyalties and personal stakes, creating a different emotional through-line while borrowing the kinetic energy from Raid's style.
#93: The Night Comes for Us
Q: What is Night Comes for Us about beyond the action scenes?
It's depicted as a Triad-dominated survival story where a main character navigates loyalty, duty, and personal redemption while fighting to protect a young girl amid brutal gang conflict.
#76: The Breakfast Club LIVE!
Q: Which character would you be friends with in high school?
Most panelists gravitate toward liking the vice principal for authority and humor, while others would align with Judd Nelson's character for a more rebellious edge; overall, preferences vary but show a consent toward diverse affiliations.
#76: The Breakfast Club LIVE!
Q: What's the optimistic view of this movie?
The optimistic view is that the characters can become friends through dialogue and understanding, even if they initially disagree, suggesting the film's core message is about potential unity.

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This show blends hip-hop culture with film discussion, mixing deep analysis of movies with humorous, locker-room banter among two sets of close friends. Discussions frequently pivot around leadership, loyalty, and pop culture crossover, peppered with personal anecdotes and live-show promotion. Guests from The LOX join the regular hosts to bring industry insight, music perspectives, and cross-promotional energy, creating a distinctive, high-energy conversation that appeals to fans of cinema, rap, and culture-heavy storytelling.

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2J3BD launched 8 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on 2J3BD include:

1. Wes Moore
2. Styles P
3. Sheek Louch
4. Greg Mayo
5. Lenny S.
6. Pablo Torre
7. Richie Thumbs

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