The Friend Zone

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/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 Mai - Tell HerLady Wray - Be A WitnessThank you to our Sponsors:Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at www.mintmobile.com/friendRocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.rocketmoney.com/zoneSquarespace - Head over to Squarespace 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 or domain.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 Caesar - Call On MeAmber Mark - Let Me Love YouArlene MC - MamaZotaJon Secada - Just Another DayMariah the Scientist - SacrificeTeyana Taylor, Tasha Smith - Back To LifeJustin Beiber - All I Can Take112 - It's Over NowK Camp, Qiuntellii - Your TypeLouis York - Damn I Think I'm ReadyIndia Shawn - Wild, Lost & FreeThank you to our Sponsors:Leesa - Go to https://www.leesa.com for 30% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code FRIEND, exclusive for our listeners.Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/friend.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/zoneSquarespace - Head over to Squarespace 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 or domain.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/FRIENDFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 - Thank You For A Lovely TimeAmerie - That's What U RWebbie ft. Boosie Badazz - Full of Dat ShitFreedom - Get Up And DanceSaucy Santana - Bad To The BoneChow Lee ft. Vontee The Singer - redflag!Coolio - Gangsta's ParadiseThank you to our Sponsors:Wayfair - Get organized, refreshed and back to routine for way less. Head to https://www.wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 - Inglorious BastardsClipse, Pharrell Williams - So Far Ahead21 Savage, Project Pat & Coupe - ICED TEAPucci ft. Zeddy Will - Pucci/PilatesCiara - This Right HereThank you to our Sponsors:Leesa - Go to https://www.leesa.com for 25% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code FRIEND.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 SunMobb Deep - Win or LoseJoe Jackson - Steppin OutLil Durk ft. Jhene Aiko - Can't Hide ItKey Glock - She ReadyJosh Levi - Don't GoThank you to our Sponsors:Torrid - For FORTY percent off your first online order, shop https://www.torrid.com create a free Torrid Rewards account, and use promo code FRIENDZONE.IXL Learning - The Friend Zone listeners can get an exclusive twenty percent off IXL membership when they sign up today at https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONEFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 their first love in 2018 Los Angeles. The story explores their journey of exploring identities and the complexities of their first romance, including the joy and heartbreak that comes with it. "Follow along as Fran recaps S1E1 - The Reunion. Available now on Netflix.Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheFriendZonePodcastFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 communities, while the Ku Klux Klan lurks at the edges, ready to pounce. Amidst that oppression and fear, a vibrant culture—of church life, of emergent blues music—thrives. Coogler’s film is a tribute to those traditions, and a sorrowful, furious acknowledgment of the waves of aggressors who, decade after decade, have come to seize or destroy them."Following along as Assanté, Fran and Dustin recap the Sinners film on their Patreon series #TheBinge.Join us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/c/TheFriendZonePodcastThank you to our Sponsors:Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONESquarespace - 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 or domain.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod
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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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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:Charlie Puth ft. Kehlani - Done For MeSticks & Stonez ft. Liv East - You're MyKevin Gates - StutterCUZZOS ft. BlueBucksClan, Teaawhy, Milly Mo - Stay SafeFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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 - FREEDOMFuture, Lil Uzi - All BadClipse, Pusha T & No Malice - Ace TrumpetsSnoh Aalegra - Nothing To MeIndia Shawn - Kill SwitchThank you to our Sponsors:IXL Learning - 20% off IXL membership when you sign up at www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONESquarespace - 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 or domain.Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friendFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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/trump-travel-ban-live-updates-rcna211728NBC News - The Trump franchise is expanding in the Middle East - and so are ethical concerns https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-franchise-expanding-middle-east-are-ethical-concerns-rcna206777The Guardian - Trump is using the presidency to seek golf deals https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/27/trump-pga-liv-saudi-arabiaCNN - Los Angeles Protest News https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-10-25?t=1749614678035CNN - Marines on standby outside LA as protests pop up across the US https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-11-25The Guardian - Mayor says Los Angeles being used as ‘test case’ by federal government https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jun/09/los-angeles-protests-live-tensions-flare-trump-deploys-national-guard-troopsDustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Ixora BB Glow Forward Fund https://ixorabb.com/products/glow-forward-fund?srsltid=AfmBOorvjkNJk-OR7Sda9-t5agRgFQd_YH585BMOTqF8fZN2Ip6J5YWDWellness Segment - Just Move Protein Powder https://justmovesupplements.com#ListensLately:Ginuwine - I’ll Do Anything/I'm SorryThe Roots, Musiq Soulchild - Break You OffZhane - Sending My LoveLil Tecca - OWA OWANaomi Sharon - Feels Like HomePlayboi Carti - LIKE WEEZYSnoh Aalegra - Love Like ThatTravis Scott - Apple PieHoneyBxby - LEFT EYE (Remix)Momo Boyd - American Love SongThank 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 or domain.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONEFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friendFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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-heartbreaking-journeyNPR Article about Adriana Smith’s story - https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5405542/a-brain-dead-womans-pregnancy-raises-questions-about-georgias-abortion-law#ListensLately:BADBADNOTGOOD, Samuel T. Herring - Time Moves SlowMoses Sumney, Hayley Williams - I Like It I Like ItRobert Glasper - Maiden Voyage/Everything In Its Right PlaceMatt Berry - Take My HandFreedom - Get Up and DanceAlessia Cara - I Guess That's Why They Call It The BluesIndia Shawn - Eventually (Cover/Visualizer)Rico Nasty - CrashAmelia Moore - Spelling BeeFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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: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 or domain.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONEFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.

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.verywellmind.com/low-maintenance-friendships-8713610#:~:text=The%20Rise%20of%20Low%2DMaintenance%20Friendships,-A%20low%2Dmaintenance&text=Maybe%20you%20send%20a%20funny,in%20for%20big%20catch%2DupsThe Problem With Low Maintenance Friendships - https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/low-maintenance-friendshipWhy Friendship Makes Us Healthier - https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230329-why-friendship-makes-us-healthier Black Business of the Week - Eye See Me African American Children’s Bookstore https://eyeseeme.com #ListensLately:Common Saints - HoneyElmiene, Leon Thomas- SweetnessJoy Kay, Amaria, Dylan Sinclair - All YoursBilly Gang Kushington - Introduction10,000 Maniacs - These Are DaysMariah The Scientist - Burning BlueAmine - VacayLil Tecca - Dark ThoughtsBunna Summa - Bunna Summa Thank you to our Sponsors:Torrid - Shop https://www.torrid.com and use promo code FRIENDZONE for forty percent off your first online order.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 or domain.Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast 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.

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 or domain.Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friendFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast 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.