The Friend Zone Podcast

Episode: I Got Your Number Hussy
Release Date: September 10, 2025
Hosts: Dustin Ross, Hey Fran Hey (Francesca/Fran), Assanté
Network: Loud Speakers Network

Episode Overview

In this episode of The Friend Zone, the hosts dive into the intersections of mental wealth, current events, and pop culture—anchored by a lively takedown of Young Thug’s latest controversies, deep-dishing on Netflix’s explosive “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish,” and an honest discussion on personal boundaries, seasonal wellness, and music. The crew’s signature candid humor is in full effect as they roast, relate, and reflect.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Young Thug Jail Call Dramas & Cultural Commentary

(00:56–13:27, again at 151:31+)

• Viral Leaked Jail Calls: Dustin introduces the central pop culture beef—Young Thug’s jail phone calls are leaking everywhere, with the community (and the internet) reacting to his “bumping his gums in jail on the phone, hating on everybody” (01:33).
• Young Thug’s Comments about Glorilla: Thug calling Glorilla “ugly” leads Dustin and Fran to roast his looks and call out the hypocrisy and misogyny in hip-hop discourse.
  • “[Thug] called Glorilla ugly… which means we can call him ugly now, right?” — Dustin (02:31)
• Problematic Interview Commentary: Discussion moves to Thug’s “bizarre” remarks on the Big Bank podcast about working with gay people and his convoluted ideas of masculinity.
  • “...if you gay, but you act like you're not gay... now I find out you gay, you ain't being a man.” — Quoting Thug (03:45)
  • “Young Thug, here's the thing. Since we're being truthful... you're ugly, okay? … you wear maxi dresses and you ugly. That's a toxic combination.” — Dustin (04:16)
• Call for Artists to “Shut Up and Sing”: The hosts argue that sometimes artists undermine their art by talking too much and airing prejudices. They highlight how staying quiet helped Gunna recover his image:
  • ”What worked for Gunna was that he didn’t say nothing. No interviews, no tweets, just albums… Let the work happen.” — Fran (11:43)

2. “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” — Netflix Doc Deep Dive

(78:33–134:13)

• Case Recap:

  • In a small Michigan town, 13-year-old Lauren and boyfriend Owen are subjected to hundreds of explicit, disturbing texts from a supposedly anonymous number.
  • Through investigation, it’s revealed the sender is Lauren’s own mother, Kendra—a massive betrayal that upends the community and the lives of the teens.

• Notable Moments:

  • The “robotic” voiceovers for the text messages draw comedic and alarmed reactions. (“Hey fat booty bitch, I can't wait to make Owen later on!” — 92:07)
  • The scale of the abuse and Kendra’s manipulation:
    • “She has been sending horrible texts… The worst things a parent, damn sure a mother, can say.” — Dustin (99:02)
  • The inadequate accountability and charges against Kendra, systemic failures, and lack of focus on her potential predation of Owen:
    • “Why was there not more focus on the fact that this woman was sexually attracted to a 13-year-old boy?” — Fran (109:31)
  • The Munchausen-by-proxy angle is discussed but largely dismissed by Dustin as giving too much of an “out” to the abuser.

• Critical Analysis:

  • The hosts challenge documentary director Sky Borgman’s choices, question what was left out, and stress the need for hard questions and public accountability.
  • Empathy for Lauren, who still wants her mom in her life, but agreement that society—especially the legal system—failed her.

3. Community Life, Technology Woes & Black Joy

(13:27–37:53, scattered through 141:45)

• Tech Tangents: Self-driving car stories (Waymo/Atlanta), LiDAR camera risks, and concerns about tech’s impact on everyday life and privacy.
• Delivery Service Stories: Funny, relatable anecdotes about DoorDash/UberEats drop-offs, with podcast listeners unexpectedly delivering food to the hosts.
• Building/Rental Woes: Relatable rants about property management, valet trash, neighbor etiquette, and why some amenities aren’t worth the hype in big apartment complexes.

4. Seasonal Wellness, Boundaries, & Digital Detox

(137:42–148:43)

• Seasonal Audit Advice: Fran shares her ritual of a thorough seasonal “audit” – cleaning out contacts, purging expired seasonings, tossing old underwear/socks, and clearing out negative energy to prep for fall.
  • “I sat for three hours and deleted one by one all those contacts… Now, it’s just the people I want to talk to.” — Fran (142:06)
• Mental Clutter and Adulting: The hosts joke about the mundane but essential life tasks that come with growing older—managing trash, neighbor conflicts, and home maintenance.

5. Audience Feedback & Recap Segment

(63:52–70:38)

• Hosts shout out listener comments from Spotify and SoundCloud, such as food assistance tips and critiques of “professionalism” as a subjective workplace metric.
  • “I once successfully advocated for professionalism to be removed as a performance review standard at my workplace…” — Listener Darlin. Charlin (67:31)
• Updates about Patreon, upcoming group reads (“Midnight Library”), and recaps of previous episodes.

6. Music Man & TV Land

(151:31–177:33)

• Music Highlights:
  • Discussion of Mariah the Scientist’s artistry, her vulnerable songwriting, and how Young Thug’s drama is overshadowing her music.
  • Playlists featuring Antoinette Henry (“Come Rain Or Come Shine”), Little Dragon, Amel Larrieux, Ella Mai, Lady Wray, Counting Crows.
  • Shoutouts to Cardi B, Gaga’s VMA performance, the rise of pop star Tate McRae, and TS Madison on the VMA red carpet.
• TV/Podcast Recs:
  • New podcast: “Humble Brag” with Cynthia Bailey & Crystal King Minkoff.
  • Dramatic OWN network reality (Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Bell Collective), “Damascus” on Tubi, group reads, and The Midnight Library.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Time | Quote | Speaker | |----------|-------|---------| | 02:31 | “Young Thug called Glorilla ugly. Now, I love Young Thug's music… But we're gonna focus, like I said, on two things. Number one, he called Glorilla ugly, which means we can call him ugly now, right?” | Dustin | | 04:16 | “Young Thug, here's the thing. Since we're being truthful, speaking honest… you're ugly, okay?... And you wear maxi dresses and you ugly. That's a toxic combination.” | Dustin | | 11:43 | “A lot of what I think worked for Gunna... is that he didn't say nothing. No interviews, no tweets, just albums. Good albums, good rollouts... Just shut up.” | Fran | | 63:04 | “A program called Double up food bucks. In Oregon, you can get 50% off farmer's market produce. That's incredible.” | Fran | | 92:07 | “And it sounded like Susan Sarandon was reading the voiceovers. That's what made it funny to me… ‘Hey fat booty bitch, I can't wait to make Owen later on!’” | Dustin | | 99:02 | “The mother is the one who's been sending all the text messages… the worst things that… a parent can say to a child, but damn sure a mother can say to a motherfucking daughter, right?” | Dustin | | 109:31 | “Why was there not more of a focus on the fact that this woman was sexually attracted to a 13-year-old boy?” | Fran | | 117:24 | “I am an empathetic person… I don't give no fucks about them saying that she had Munchausen… or whatever the fuck. I don't care about that.” | Dustin | | 121:40 | “Don't let that get lost on you... Don't let all the other information... overlook the weight of certain things. Don't ignore the words that this bitch was saying to her motherfucking daughter. Stay there with it.” | Dustin | | 142:06 | “I sat for three hours and deleted one by one all those contacts… Now, it's just the people I want to talk to.” | Fran |

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Young Thug Discussion (Jail Calls & Interview Fallout): 01:04–13:27, revisit at 151:31+
• "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" Deep Dive: 78:33–134:13
• Listener Feedback & Audience Segment: 63:52–70:38
• Seasonal Wellness & Purge: 137:42–148:43
• Music Man Segment (highlights, songs played): 151:31–177:33
• TV Land/Reality Shows/Podcast Recs: 181:27–185:40

Tone, Energy, and Flow

The hosts deftly balance humor with gravity, especially in recapping the darker topics of community scandals and parental abuse. Even the jokier segments—like roasting Young Thug or marveling at public access TV titillation—are underpinned by thoughtful social commentary and camaraderie. Listener voices are woven in naturally, providing both comic relief and genuine resource-sharing.

For Newcomers & Takeaways

If you missed the episode, just know:

• The hosts remain ruthlessly honest and deeply empathetic, calling out injustice and hypocrisy, but also celebrating Black joy, self-care, and community resilience.
• Their viral take on Young Thug’s jail calls and the “Unknown Number” doc will have you laughing, gasping, and side-eyeing with them.
• You’ll walk away with wellness inspiration, a stellar playlist, and maybe a reminder to clean out your contacts… and your seasoning cabinet.

Takeaways:

• Truth-telling without mincing words — from pop culture outrage to small town scandals, accountability is a constant drumbeat.
• Wellness = boundaries + intentionality — audit your digital life, your home, your friendships, and your mind.
• Pop culture isn’t just for fun — it’s reflective of deeper societal currents and ongoing fights for dignity, safety, and joy.

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