The Friend Zone
The Friend Zone is a weekly podcast hosted by Dustin Ross, Hey Fran Hey, and Assanté that delves into mental health, mental wealth, and mental hygiene. The show aims to promote emotional well-being and self-care, encouraging listeners to maintain a healthy mindset. Each episode features candid discussions and practical advice on navigating life's challenges.
Episodes
The Museum of You
This week on #TheFriendZone, we imagine what it would look like to build a museum dedicated to ourselves and the things we'd choose to tell ourselves.
Black Business of the Week - Kahawa 1893 https://kahawa1893.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery - www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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To Catch A Brick
This week on #TheFriendZone, a round-up of hot topics, also known as the things you need to be aware of so that you can gossip sufficiently. You’re welcome, with love.
Black Business of the Week - Care Free Black Girl LLC https://www.carefreeblackgrl.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery - www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e0
Twinkles Toes
This week on #TheFriendZone, we highlight Black and Brown Men's Mental Health by answering questions from the You Good Brand deck of cards. We talk love, heartbreak, friendships, good memories vs bad memories, elder wisdom and more.
Grab your deck of You Good? cards here: https://yougoodbrand.com
Black Business of the Week - Hue Darling Candle Co https://lonezscents.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live! htt
A Ramp To Crazy
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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The Internet Is Down
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the internet as a necessity. From AI and connected technology to convenience, adaptation, and everyday life online, we ask: what are we actually looking for when we log on?
Black Business of the Week - https://pigeonly.com
#ListensLately:
Daley - Lavender
Santigold - Starstruck
Gwen Stefani - Cool
Blue Ivy Carter - Mother May I Burn?
Honey Bxby, Queen Naija
High Heel Chanclas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we show support to those who need the laughs after dealing with their family all day at the Memorial Day cookout and/or events. Dustin brings us this week's hilarious HOT TOPICS. You are welcome, and seen.
Black Business of the Week - The Jenesis House https://www.thejenesishouse.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s A
We Called The Lady - Featuring Crissle's Couch
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Crissle West of the Crissle’s Couch podcast. We talk all things Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, NatureBoy and Cults, Caterpillar Netflix and the Compliance Film.
Black Business of the Week - I Love You, Jocelyn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyFlefn92N8&t=279s
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The Kids Are Alright
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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A Medical Read
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're revisiting Carbon Nation after watching Hulu's The Cult of NatureBoy. What once looked like freedom and community reveals a deeper story of control, manipulation, and how it all began.
Black Business of the Week - Freddie Estelle https://www.freddieestelle.com
#ListensLately:
Nomi - Sweet Talk
India Shawn - Multiplicity
BossMan Dlow, YKNIECE - Chicken Talkin Bast
DY-NO-MITE!
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're talking Pop Culture! The news cycle moves fast, but Dustin moves faster. He catches us up on all of the hottest topics that he believes we need to know about, and it goes exactly how you think it will.
Black Business of the Week - Howard Family Bookstore https://howardfamilybookstore.myshopify.com
#ListensLately:
Jai'Len Josey - Truce
Ray J - Let It Go
Kehlani, B
Que Sera, Sera
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Caterpillar on Netflix. Caterpillar is a documentary that follows David, a 50 yr old man from Miami, on a journey to India for a non-FDA-approved surgery to permanently change his eye color. Directed by Liza Mandelup, the documentary explores themes of colorism, transphobia, self-image, insecurity and the desperate need to be seen.
Black Business of the Week
Old Time At The Apollo
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.
Catch Dustin in Atlanta - https://www.deviant.live/party/lets-talk
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
Thank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to
The GMV
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're talking about what happens when you do everything right...but life still feels unclear? Did success change, or are we just figuring it out in real time?
Black Business of the Week - Bird Pizzeria https://www.birdpizzeria.com
Wellness Segment - Bodybuilding vs Functional Fitness https://www.templefitnessfranklin.com/bodybuilding-vs-functional-training
#ListensLate
Everybody Gettin Veleers
This week on #TheFriendZone, we have lots to cover. Buckle up as Dustin brings us up to speed by discussing all the latest Hot Topics.
Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy's Kitchen https://www.instagram.com/yummytummyskitchen?igsh=dmJtbHBnemUwM2l4
Wellness Segment - Landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube:
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-03-28/how-landmark-verdict-against-meta-y
Lemme Find Out - Featuring Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Financial Educator and New York Times Best-Selling author - Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. We talk about “this economy”, how budgeting alone is not enough, how to make steady money decisions during economic uncertainty, practical shifts that reduce financial anxiety, ethical investing and the 10 pillars of financial wholeness.
We also answer listener
Put Him In A Headlock
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.
Catch Dustin Ross Live! tickets.citywinery.com/event/dustin-ross-1vh9vm
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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Negro, Thou Art Loosed
This week on #TheFriendZone, we explore the psychology of time - why years feel longer when we’re young and why adulthood can make life blur together. We reflect on school vs adult life and discuss how creating new memories, learning skills and trying new experiences can help life feel fuller.
Black Business of the Week - Golde https://golde.co
Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://tickets.citywinery.co
The Braid of Wisdom
This week on #TheFriendZone, Bible Study is back! We have a lesson in love from the book of Genesis. Female Hip Hop, The Traitors, and The Bible have something in common, and Dustin tells us exactly what that is.
Black Business of the Week -BLVD Bistro https://www.instagram.com/blvdbistro?igsh=NjAxNHF2MHY3ZGJv
Fawn Weaver - Uncle Nearest Article - https://thegrio.com/2026/02/28/uncle-nearest-20-mi
The Lost Histories of Black Inventors
This week on #TheFriendZone, we close out the last week of Black History Month with a discussion around Mr. Walter Johnson AKA Mr. Tendernism, Uncle Nearest and the ways the Government, racism and violence have suppressed Black innovation and economic progress.
Black Business of the Week - Ruby Love https://www.rubylove.com
Wellness Segment - Moonlit Ringlets https://www.moonlitringlets.com
Catch
Hugging A Barnacle
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/dustin-ross-1vh9vmHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d#ListensLately:Mary J. Blige - More Than A LoverVictoria Monet - Let MeBiggie - I'm Getting All Glamm
Leave A Voicemail
This week on #TheFriendZone , we continue our Black History Month Celebrations! We explore who really preserves Black history, what gets lost when stories aren’t recorded and how everyday people, not just institutions, keep our culture alive. We end with a simple challenge to preserve one piece of personal history before it fades.Black Business of the Week - Clean Design Home https://shopcleandesi
Black Bottom and Paradise Valley
This week on #TheFriendZone, we celebrate Black History Month! THE WORDS BLACK BOTTOM HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD THING. We look back at the rich Black History of the now defunct Detroit neighborhoods Black Bottom and Paradise Valley.Black Business of the Week - IM=X Pilates & Fitness White Plains https://www.imxpilates.com/new-york/white-plains?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioW
Year of the Fire Horse
This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on how 2026 has unfolded thus far. And how our sense of self, goals and hopes for the year have been impacted.
Black Business of the Week - The StoryGraph https://thestorygraph.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/dustin-ross-1vh9vm
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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We Back!
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're back from Winter Break! It's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Thank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Rocket Money - Cancel y
Best of 2025 - The Friend Zone
Surprise!It's a bonus episode of The Friend Zone! We asked you to share your favorite moments of the year and we put it all together to make a "Best of 2025" bonus for the holidays.The Friend Zone returns Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Living Kringle - Living Single S1E15 [Patreon Teaser]
The Binge is our weekly TV & Film recap series on Patreon. This month on #TheBinge, we're revisiting the Christmas episodes of our favorite Black Television shows. Follow along as Fran recaps Living Single S1E15 - Living Kringle:"Synclaire is saddened to see that none of her friends share her enthusiasm for Christmas. She tries her best to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas."Living Single is
Pastors In Stem - The 2025 Wrap-Up
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the final episode of the year. We take a look back at 2025 - from the community rallying together during the LA Wildfires, Armon’s Diddy coverage on YouTube to Patti LuPone getting cursed out for 15 min straight as an intro! We also take note of the range of conversations we contributed to the Podcast Landscape.Thank you for another wonderful year together. Have a
Chick'n & Popsicle Sticks
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Catch Dustin Ross Live! - www.dustinrosslive.comHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6dThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to square
Ten Years Black
This week on #TheFriendZone, we look back at the last 10 years of Black Television & Film.Black Business of the Week - Reel Paper https://www.reelpaper.comWellness Segment - Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranheyDustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com#ListensLately:Brandy - Put That On EverythingBrandy - Full Moon Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room Wal
A Pin In Karrin
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through the landmark case of Brenay Kennard in North CarolinaBlack Business of the Week - Ease The Brand https://www.instagram.com/easethebrandWellness Segment:Everything’s Good - Toni Chapman (The Moody Foody) Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593800788?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=0593800788&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.27GAJJMEAZL0F&ref_
The Midnight Library
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss decisions and circumstances that shifted our trajectory and daydream about alternate lives.Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.comThe People’s Brief - Redefining Masculinity ft. Dustin Ross - https://youtu.be/Ea1hcOwdwFQHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?ccs_id=442f4c1b-a313-4f4b-9b11-63834e00ed6dBlack Business
Married At Losing Sight
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Catch Dustin Ross Live! - www.dustinrosslive.comHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6dThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to square
Mouth And Heigth
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the latest AI, Robot and tech developments.Black Business - UCLA VIP Scholars Program https://giving.ucla.edu/campaign/donate.aspx?Fund=64237CDustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.comHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?ccs_id=442f4c1b-a313-4f4b-9b11-63834e00ed6dWellness Segment - Melissa Hurricane Relief Funds:Jam
A Briefcase of Spaghetti
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the end of our 2025 Spooky Season! An intersection of Bible Study and The Crime Zone.Black Business of the Week - Undomesticated Podcast Hosted by Michael Arceneaux and Candace Dillard Bassett https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undomesticated/id1842883739Wellness Segment - Food For The Poor Jamaica https://foodforthepoorja.orgCatch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! htt
Apartment 603
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re still in the Crime Zone. Death In Apartment 603 - What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?Black Business of the Week - Son of James https://sonofjames.coWellness Segment - Black Girls Can Inc & The Pathway To Power Wellness TourBlack Girls Can Inc website https://www.blackgirlscaninc.orgBlack Girls Can, Inc IG https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlscan/#Black Girls Can Inc
The Heavy Show
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Catch Dustin Ross Live! - https://www.dustinrosslive.comThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or doma
The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s another Crime Zone episode! The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos.Black Business of the Week - Chandler Advocacy Firm https://chandleradvocacy.com#ListensLately:Immature - Never LieUsher - Think Of YouAll-4-One - I SwearJeezy & DJ Drama - If You Don't Know MeFoxx-A-Mill ft. Mouse - Unnecessary Money952 Raq - Soldier LoveRochelle Jordan - Never EnoughOdeal - In Th
Three Hots And A Got
This month on #TheFriendZone, we’re officially in our spooky season! We kick off Crime Zone October with the case of The Caldwell Triple Homicide.Black Business of the Week - Saint Heron Library https://library.saintheron.comCheck out Louis York Live next week!Atlanta - October 8 7pm https://eddiesattic.com/event/louis-yorkNew York - October 10 7pm https://www.eventim.us/event/louis-york/660379#Li
Caught Up In The Rapture
This week on #TheFriendZone, you asked us the questions and we answered them! The Q&A episode.Black Business of the Week - Billie Gene Body https://billiegenebody.comThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Leesa - Go to www.lees
Do It For The Vine
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Thank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzone
I Got Your Number Hussy
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Unknown Number: The High School Catfish documentary on Netflix.Black Business of the Week - Fierce By Dre Fashion Hub https://www.fiercebydre.com#ListensLately:Christian McBride, Antoinette Henry - Come Rain Or Come Shine Yukimi, Little Dragon - Sad Makeup Amel Larrieux - Get Up Quin- ZiP Lizzo - IDGAS Counting Crows - Hanginaround Johnny Venus - Shooter Ella M
Don't Be A Bridget
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk TikTok story times, a lack of professionalism and AI customer service.#ListensLately:Destin Conrad, Terrace Martin - wASH U AWAYAlabama Shakes - Another LifeJai'Len Josey - FreakBlack Queen - Witcha DudeOffset - Love You DownMariah Carey - You're Mine (Eternal)Lil Mo, Fabolous - 4EverJae Stephens - AfterbodyJai'Len Josey - Southern DelicacyFollow us online:Twit
Solomon Springer Povich
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re having Bible Study. The Story of Solomon and The Baby.Black Business of the Week - Dr. Bobbi https://bigmouthtoothbrush.comWellness Segment - UCLA Article “How To Keep Your Digestive System Healthy As You Age” https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/how-keep-your-digestive-system-healthy-you-age#ListensLately:TAVE, Kenyon Dixon, Stacy Barthe - Into YouDaniel Caes
Shoutout To Everybody, I Had Fun
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're celebrating 10 years! Join us on our trip down memory lane.Black Business of the Week - iFly Youth https://ifly-youth.orgThank you to our Sponsors:IXL Learning - The Friend Zone listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at https://www.ixl.com/friendzoneRocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial g
Hit Her With A Baguette
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Thank you to our Sponsors:Wayfair - Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.wayfair.comSquarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch
Phone Rotting
This week on #TheFriendZone, we assess our digital spending habits.Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross interview with DVNTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBgH1IVROnMBlack Business of the Week - Black Doula Services “Douwella” https://www.douwella.com#ListensLately:India Shawn ft. Lucky Day - Cotton Candy BlvdRobert Glasper ft. Ant Clemons - Heaven's HereAlex Isley
Just The Fartsy
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the month’s Hot Topics.Catch Dustin Ross live on tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Harbor82 Wellness https://harbor82wellness.com#ListensLately:Mariah Carey - Type Dangerous - The Remix of the GodsMariah Carey ft Shenseea, Kehlani - Sugar Sweet October London - Touch On MeYing Yang Twins ft. Avant - Bedroom BoomClipse, Ab-Liva
Crab Legs & Karaoke
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re back from break and doing a mid-year mental health check-in.Black Business of the Week - LYS Beauty https://lysbeauty.comWellness Segment - Skyelight - Plant-based incense and candles SkyeLightLiving.com#ListensLately:Kevin Ross - Love In The MiddleZyah Belle ft. Dende - AutomaticRooney - When Did Your Heart Go MissingSophie - BippStevie Wonder - A Place In The S
The Binge - Forever Netflix S1E1 Recap [Patreon Teaser]
This month on #TheBinge, we're watching Forever Netflix - An American Teen Drama television series adaptation of the book Forever by Judy Blume. Created and Directed by Mara Brock Akil. Join us for a sneak peek into S1E1 of our full series recap available now on Patreon."Forever," a Netflix series inspired by Judy Blume's 1975 novel, follows two Black teens, Keisha and Justin, as they navigate the
The Binge - Sinners Recap [Patreon Teaser]
In honor of the Sinners Film joining streaming services this week, we're publishing a teaser of our Patreon recap from May 2025.The 2025 supernatural horror film written, directed and produced by Ryan Coogler:"Sinners is set in 1933 in the Mississippi Delta, where Black sharecroppers still work the cotton fields nearly 60 years after the end of slavery. Jim Crow laws bear down on these industrious
Burning Zipper
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No Segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.#ListensLately:Big Freedia - ChurchFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod
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Future-Proof or Foolish
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Future-Proofing?Black Business of the Week - CPR Wrap https://cprwrap.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopZWTfrpQm4T7oDHMV9ktv1PJDCOdLneCAgf9gD-AywFHI8xxv1Wellness Segment - Naked Pea Protein https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBIUGA2?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=B00NBIUGA2&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.HAUA0IPFBTSX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1#ListensLately:
Dirty Old Man
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Uncle Phill’s https://www.eatunclephills.comWellness Segment - Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt https://www.pillarsyogurt.com#ListensLately:Terrace Martin, Kenyon Dixon - See You LaterJack Dine, Tone Stith - Letting You RunDAMEDAME*, Jorja Smith - FREEDOMFu
Chickens For KFC
This week on #TheFriendZone, we vent about this shit show of an Administration and share some theories.Articles for Reference:NBC News - Wife and 5 children of Boulder attack suspect in ICE custody https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-boulder-attack-suspect-taken-ice-custody-dhs-chief-krisi-noem-s-rcna210711NBC News - Travel Ban Live Updates https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/tr
Saying "My Husband" Is Crazy
This week on #TheFriendZone it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No Segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself.Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.orgThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.co
Blue Ribbon Beauty Queen
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk AI…relationships?Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.orgBlack Business of the Week - Ashley Coleman’s Permission To Write Community https://www.permissiontowrite.orgWellness Segment - Adriana Smith’s GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-adrianas-family-during-this-
Types of 'Pecia - Featuring Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato (Dustin’s cousin!) to talk about the horrific history of racism in the field of Dermatology.Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seale.mdCatch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Hope In Her, Inc https://hopeinherinc.comThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespac
A Low Maintenance Friendship
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk low maintenance friendships. Is the "low maintenance friend" just code for the lazy, neglectful friend?Episode Resources:What Are Low Maintenance Friendships - and are they good or bad? https://www.kmatherapy.com/blog/what-are-low-maintenance-friendships-good-or-badAre Low Maintenance Friends Actually Good For Us or Are We Just Being Lazy? https://www.verywell
In This Dancery
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Catch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website
Aging Out Loud
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk aging, evolving and preparing for our next steps.Black Business of the Week - Just Move Supplements https://justmovesupplements.comWellness Segment - Power Outage in Spain, Portugal and France https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/28/europe/spain-portugal-power-outages-intl/index.html#ListensLately:Jessie J - No SecretsDestin Conrad - So NiceKhruangbin - Friday MorningMy
From A Vehicle
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Nude Barre https://nudebarre.comWellness Segment - Road Runners Sport https://www.roadrunnersports.com#ListensLately:Destin Conrad - Kissing In PublicThreetwenty - Blessed Like ThatMazzy Star - Fade Into YouOhio Players - EcstasyOne Way - Pull Fancy Dancer/ Pull (Part I)Peter Bjorn and John - AmsterdamCharlie
Fantasiaba
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk hyper-consumerism, dopamine hits and viral TikTok products.Black Business of the Week - Untouched Blooms https://untouchedblooms.comWellness Segment - The Wash House https://www.portland.gov/homelessness-impact-reduction/city-laundry-program#ListensLately:Snoh Aalegra - In Your EyesQ-Tip - Let's RideSinead Harnett - Thinkin LessMoney Man & Rio Da Yung Og - Card
Black Or White
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.#ListensLately:Pluto & YKNiece - Whim WhamieeThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website o
That Must Be A New One
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Main Character Syndrome.Black Business of the Week - Chef Jade’s Sunday on a Monday Dinner Tour https://chefjade.myshopify.comWellness Segment - The Mona Cut in NYC https://www.themonacut.com#ListensLately:Denzel Curry ft. Saul Williams, Bridget Perez - MentalYukimi ft. Little Dragon, Lianna La Havas - Stream of ConsciousnessAmerie - MineWhitesnake - Here I Go
Moved To Chorus
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy’s Kitchen https://www.yummytummysny.comWellness Segment - STD Clinic Closing in Portland https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Miuyz5c3hAP0GSv5EONSk30NoDa1JnH/view?usp=sharing#ListensLately:Lady Gaga - So Happy I Could DieEJ Ross - SuperficialEJ Ross - Blind https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2WQ8FxFThe Sequen
Stacked Like Jenga - Featuring Jade & XD
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Jade of All Jades and Xavier D’Leau of the Jade & XD Podcast to discuss the woes of Adulting.Black Business of the Week - Sistah Seeds https://sistahseeds.comThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first
Rent-A-Man
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17thhttps://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd--w8nhscThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com fo
Heavy Conversation
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Fatphobia.Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17thhttps://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd--w8nhscBlack Business of the Week - EADEM Lip Balm https://eadem.co and https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranheyTeen Vogue’s latest on the horrific history of Retin - Ahttps
The Embattled Housewife
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Chubby Chicks Cafe in https://www.instagram.com/chubbychicks1111#ListensLately:Mobb Deep - Shook Ones, PT IIOutkast - Elevators (Me & You) Goodie Mob - Cell TherapyOutkast - Vibrate Yolanda Be Cool ft. Jonjon - SegundaKash Doll - Nothin NewOutkast - Two Dope BoyzNia Smith - Reckless Soul (alt version)Muni Long - Slow Gri
Assigned Meaning
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about the challenging “rug pull” moments of life and whether or not we assign deeper meaning to them. Get your tickets to Dustin’s Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17th -https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd-a0u342Black Business of the Week - Nafees Innovations STEM workshops https://nafeesi
Shoulda Been Passed
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Thank you to our Sponsors:Mint Mobile - Shop plans at https://www.mintmobile.com/friend Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonep
Her Neck, Her Back, Her Van
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk a little tech, a little music and a lot of TV.Black Business of the Week - Automic Gold https://www.automicgold.comWellness Segment - Offgrid Homestead Fam https://www.tiktok.com/@offgridhomesteadfamBlack Farmers Index - https://blackfarmersindex.comFarm Fresh 24/7 - https://farmfresh247.com#ListensLately:Benson Boone - Beautiful Things Raye - Oscar Winning Tea
Love Your Family
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re attending Bible Study. The Sortie of Schechem.Black Business of the Week - Crab and Catfish Co https://crabandcatfishco.comWellness Segment - Immigrant Defense links + resources:Immigrant Defense Project - https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.orgPenn State Law x American Immigration Lawyers Association - https://pennstatelaw.psu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/p
Older Women Having A Good Time
This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our energy forecast for 2025 and whether or not our Government’s recent stunts shifted our view of the year.California Links + Directories:Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN) - http://tiny.cc/malan-directoryEvacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, L
John Leguizamo
We're baaaaack! We're easing into a New Year of #TheFriendZone with a shoot the shit episode.Important links for California:Evacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321Displaced Black Families GoFund Me
Best of 2024 - The Friend Zone
Surprise! It's a bonus episode of The Friend Zone! We asked you to share your favorite moments of the year and we put it all together to make a "Best of The Friend Zone 2024" bonus for the holidays.The Friend Zone returns Wednesday, January 15th 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
But Then The Lamp Looked Weird - The 2024 Wrap-Up
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s our last episode of the year! Half of the episode is a shoot the shit and the other half is a 2024 Wrap-Up. We’ll miss you
I Had To Hear Her Sing That Song
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Thank you to our Sponsors:Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONEEarn In - When you download the EarnIn app, type in Friend Zone under PODCAST when you sign up - it will really help the show.Follow us online:Twitter -
Game Is Blind
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté gets in his gamer bag.Drea on TV’s GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/2kejv-support-andreas-journey-to-recovery?attribution_id=sl%3Ab13eea0a-cb12-4b7b-a72c-0cbe5a158cb7&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link#ListensLately:Monchy & Alexandra - Te Quiero Igual Que AyerJhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar - Stay Ready (What A Life)
Wok It Out
This week on #TheFriendZone, we take a deeper look into Elon Musk and the changes happening over on Twitter/X.Black Business of the Week - Kiss Café https://www.kisscafecoffee.com#ListensLately:Leon Thomas - Vibes Don't LieMac Ayres - somebody newAmaarae - Princess Going DigitalKash Doll - Nothin NewRed Hot Chili Peppers - OthersideTLC - 3D IntroArmani White - TTSO.Lil Uzi Vert - Chill BaeJMSN - L
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