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The Friend Zone
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Listen along every Wednesday as Dustin Ross, Hey Fran Hey & Assanté explore mental health, mental wealth and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain?
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The Kids Are Alright
5d ago01:37:58Tap to summarizeThis 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 Thank you to our Sponsors: Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order. 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 your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.rocketmoney.com/zone Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →A Medical Read
2w ago02:11:54Summary readyThis 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 Bastard Selena - Como La Flor Lil Rob - Summer Nights Miguel - Girl With The Tattoo Enter.lewd India Shawn - 'Til Infinity Isaiah Rashad - BOY IN RED Toosii - Proud of Me 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. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryDY-NO-MITE!
3w ago02:41:47Summary readyThis 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, Brandy - I Need You Ray J - Anytime Dezzy Hollow, Keak Da Sneak, Joe Moses & G Perico Ariana Grande - everytime Yung Miami - Spend Dat Brandy, Ray J - Another Day In Paradise Durand Bernarr - AM I OKAY? La Reezy - Melanate It Luh Tyler, Trim - No Trick Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryQue Sera, Sera
4w ago03:42:26Summary readyThis 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 - Erin's Cup & Cookies https://www.erinscup.com Wellness Segment - Keen Targhee IV https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/womens-targhee-iv-mid-waterproof-bison-beaujolais #ListensLately: Isaiah Rashad - SAME SH!T Kelela - idea 1 Rjtheweirdo - At Least She's Beautiful The Guess Who - These Eyes Myaap - Reaper Ball Greezy, Ice Billion Berg - Since You Been Away 6lack, 2 Chainz - Sunday Again Naomi Scott - Cherry Justin Beiber Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.rocketmoney.com/zone Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOld Time At The Apollo
Apr 1501:37:26Summary readyThis 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 launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryThe GMV
Apr 802:47:18Summary readyThis 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 #ListensLately: Iman Omari - Energy SIR - The Real Anderson.Paak - Come Down Crime Mob - Circles Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It Zyah Belle - Deserve Xavier Omar, Sango - Say It The System - You Are In My System Isaia Huron - this girl wants everything Justin Beiber - Swap It Out India Shawn - Rain On Me 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. Bask & Lather - Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code FRIEND for 20% off. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryEverybody Gettin Veleers
Apr 102:53:39Summary readyThis 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-youtube-could-hit-their-businesses https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/390405-landmark-verdict-targets-social-media-design-awards-6-million #ListensLately: Tank - Maybe I deserve Arin Ray - Baddies Alex Isley, Syd - PCH Ghostface Killah - Georgy Porgy Juice Week, Juice, Tuesday - Juice Week Pt. 2 Pookiee - Organic Freak Oobie - Give Me Your Lovin Flagboy Giz - I Got Indian In My Family Samara Cyn - Highest Central Cee - Feelings 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 your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.rocketmoney.com/zone Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryLemme Find Out - Featuring Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
Mar 2502:26:11Summary readyThis 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 questions! Grab a copy of Tiffany's New York Times Best-Selling Book "Get Good With Money" - https://getgoodwithmoney.com Important Links from Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche: https://getgoodwithmoney.com https://getgoodwithmoneylibrary.com https://thebudgetnista.com https://thebudgetnista.com/moneymatch-lp https://www.joinlra.com Black Business of the Week - National Association of Black Bookstores https://www.nab2.org Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryPut Him In A Headlock
Mar 1802:00:51Summary readyThis 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 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code ZONE. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryNegro, Thou Art Loosed
Mar 1102:20:40Summary readyThis 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.com/event/dustin-ross-1vh9vm Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d #ListensLately: Leikeli47 - HNIC Sofia Ly - Who's Better Maddie Zahm - Cellophane A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Mariah the Scientist0 Rick Ross, Dej Loaf - Maybach Music V Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas - miss u 2 Baby Keem, Too $hort - Sex Appeal Isaiah Falls - Taboo Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now 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 your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.rocketmoney.com/zone Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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