The Friend Zone

This week on #TheFriendZone, we catch up on the latest headlines and Hot Topics.---Black Business of the Week - Finger Lakes Treehouse https://www.guestreservations.com/finger-lakes-treehouse/booking---Dustin Ross Live in DC! https://www.dustinrosslive.comRoomie Diaries hosted by Dustin Ross roomiediaries.com---#ListensLately:SZN4 - Let's Be ClearZyah Belle, MyGuysMars - What Lovers DoKaytranada - DON'T WORRY BABE/I GOT U BABEKwn - Hopeless RomanticFigure Flame - PIVOTGordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My MindV Cartier - So GoodTame Impala - DraculaTinashe - Popstar---Thank you to our Sponsors:Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order.Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.com---Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - [email protected] us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts, research and disappointment around the discourse on Nikole Hannah-Jones' article in The New York Times - "In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?"The New York Times article - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/magazine/ny-public-schools-black-students-segregation.htmlPrincipal Malea Mouton-Fuentes at Willie Brown Middle School in San Francisco - https://sfstandard.com/2026/06/06/sfusd-willie-brown-middle-school-miracleBlack Business of the Week - The Brand Is Strong: A Content Creator Masterclass hosted by Franchesca Ramsey https://www.skool.com/thebrandisstrongThe Roomie Diaries hosted by Dustin Ross - https://theshaderoom.com/roomiediaries#ListensLately:The Womack Sisters - MonsterErykah Badu, The Alchemist, Thundercat - They Ain't YouJhene Aiko - He BelongsTony Bizarro - Estou Livre 2Coi Leray & Diplo - Nothing Into SomethingMy Doorbell - The White StripesFridayy - CryinJhene Aiko - NeighborsJhene Aiko - So GoodThank you to our Sponsors:Quince - Download the Quince app for app exclusive offers or go to https://www.quince.com/FRIEND Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsContact The Friend Zone Podcast - [email protected] us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod

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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 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at www.rocketmoney.com/zoneNutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.comContact The Friend Zone Podcast - [email protected] us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod

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This week on #TheFriendZone, from the Teeth to the Streets - a discussion focusing on cameras tracking everything from cavities to cars and the invasiveness of it all.Black Business of the Week - Portrait Coffee https://portrait.coffee#ListensLately:Wyclef Jean, Harvey Mason, Niia, Theo Croker - French QuarterWashington - Monday BluesMerna - MagicThe Cranberries - Dreams (Live At The London Astoria II 1994)Trap Dickey & Key Glock - Down SouthCynthia Bailey, LePrince & Manora - The Peach LifeRihanna - Fire BombIsaia Huron - overtimeQ Marsden - hey there [I have a compulsive complex]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 baskandlatherco.com and use code FRIEND for 20% off.IXL - Visit https://www.ixl.com/friendzone to get the most effective learning program out there at the best price.Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - [email protected] us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we welcome Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato and Dr. Moriah Brewer, hosts of the new podcast Edges & Everything, to discuss their holistic evaluation of the impact of hair loss, not only as a personal problem, but also in its social impact. Black Business of the Week - SuiteFix https://thesuitefix.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at www.rocketmoney.com/zone 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 - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.com Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - [email protected] Follow us online: YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePod Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod

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