This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk Future-Proofing? Black Business of the Week - CPR Wrap https://cprwrap.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopZWTfrpQm4T7oDHMV9ktv1PJDCOdLneCAgf9gD-AywFHI8xxv1 Wellness 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 Me Sticks & Stonez ft. Liv East - Y...
Jun 25, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 482
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk the month’s Hot Topics. Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Uncle Phill’s https://www.eatunclephills.com Wellness Segment - Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt https://www.pillarsyogurt.com #ListensLately: Terrace Martin, Kenyon Dixon - See You Later Jack Dine, Tone Stith - Letting You Run DAMEDAME*, Jorja Smith - FREEDOM Future, Lil Uzi - All Bad Clipse, Pusha T & No Malice - Ace Trumpets Snoh Aalegra - Nothi...
Jun 18, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 481
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-rcna210711 NBC News - Travel Ban Live Updates https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/trump-travel-ban-live-updates-rcna211728 NBC News - The Trump franchise is expanding in the Middl...
Jun 12, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 480
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.com Dustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.org Thank 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 plan...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 479
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk AI…relationships? Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Dustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.org Black Business of the Week - Ashley Coleman’s Permission To Write Community https://www.permissiontowrite.org Wellness Segment - Adriana Smith ’s GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-adrianas-family-during-this-heartbreaking-journey NPR Article about Adriana Smith ’s story - https://www.npr.org/2025/05/2...
May 29, 2025•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 478
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.md Catch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Hope In Her, Inc https://hopeinherinc.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squ...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 477
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-bad Are 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%20Friend...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 476
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.com Thank 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/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 475
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk aging, evolving and preparing for our next steps. Black Business of the Week - Just Move Supplements https://justmovesupplements.com Wellness 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 Secrets Destin Conrad - So Nice Khruangbin - Friday Morning Myaap - Fairy Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me Walk The Moon - Talking Is Hard (expanded ed...
Apr 30, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 474
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Nude Barre https://nudebarre.com Wellness Segment - Road Runners Sport https://www.roadrunnersports.com #ListensLately : Destin Conrad - Kissing In Public Threetwenty - Blessed Like That Mazzy Star - Fade Into You Ohio Players - Ecstasy One Way - Pull Fancy Dancer/ Pull (Part I) Peter Bjorn and John - Amsterdam Charlie xcx - Everything Is Romantic Keri Hilson - Love 41 - No Love (feat.24mmy) Thank you to o...
Apr 23, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 473
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk hyper-consumerism, dopamine hits and viral TikTok products. Black Business of the Week - Untouched Blooms https://untouchedblooms.com Wellness Segment - The Wash House https://www.portland.gov/homelessness-impact-reduction/city-laundry-program #ListensLately: Snoh Aalegra - In Your Eyes Q-Tip - Let's Ride Sinead Harnett - Thinkin Less Money Man & Rio Da Yung Og - Cardio Babyface Ray & 42 Dugg - Ron Artest Keri Hilson - Where Did He Go Chris Lake, Amb...
Apr 16, 2025•3 hr 9 min•Ep. 472
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 Whamiee Thank 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 or domain. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 471
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.com Wellness Segment - The Mona Cut in NYC https://www.themonacut.com #ListensLately : Denzel Curry ft. Saul Williams, Bridget Perez - Mental Yukimi ft. Little Dragon, Lianna La Havas - Stream of Consciousness Amerie - Mine Whitesnake - Here I Go Again '87 Icewear Vezzo ft. Big Sean, Peezy - Worth Something Beyonce - Jealous NLE Choppa ...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 470
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy’s Kitchen https://www.yummytummysny.com Wellness Segment - STD Clinic Closing in Portland https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Miuyz5c3hAP0GSv5EONSk30NoDa1JnH/view?usp=sharing #ListensLately : Lady Gaga - So Happy I Could Die EJ Ross - Superficial EJ Ross - Blind https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2WQ8FxF The Sequence - I Don't Need Your Love The Sequence - Can You Feel It Jungle - (Full Crate Remix) Back...
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 469
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.com Thank 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 or domain. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 468
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 17th https://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 for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 467
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk Fatphobia. Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17th https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd--w8nhsc Black Business of the Week - EADEM Lip Balm https://eadem.co and https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey Teen Vogue’s latest on the horrific history of Retin - A https://www.teenvogue.com/story/retinol-skincare-ingredient-history Wellness Segment - @Naj_ToTheJa...
Mar 05, 2025•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 466
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 II Outkast - Elevators (Me & You) Goodie Mob - Cell Therapy Outkast - Vibrate Yolanda Be Cool ft. Jonjon - Segunda Kash Doll - Nothin New Outkast - Two Dope Boyz Nia Smith - Reckless Soul (alt version) Muni Long - Slow Grind Thank you to our Sponsor: Nutrafol - $10 off your first month’s subscription and fre...
Feb 26, 2025•3 hr 9 min•Ep. 465
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-a0u342 Black Business of the Week - Nafees Innovations STEM workshops https://nafeesino.com Wellness Segment - Hillmantok https://www.npr.org/2025/02/16/nx-s1-5291480/hillmantok-the-...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 464
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/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodc...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 463
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.com Wellness Segment - Offgrid Homestead Fam https://www.tiktok.com/@offgridhomesteadfam Black Farmers Index - https://blackfarmersindex.com Farm Fresh 24/7 - https://farmfresh247.com #ListensLately: Benson Boone - Beautiful Things Raye - Oscar Winning Tears Sir Charles Jones ft. Pokey Bear - Wherever I Lay My Bone Jamie XX ft Young Thug - I Know ...
Feb 05, 2025•3 hr 11 min•Ep. 462
This week on #TheFriendZone , we’re attending Bible Study. The Sortie of Schechem. Black Business of the Week - Crab and Catfish Co https://crabandcatfishco.com Wellness Segment - Immigrant Defense links + resources: Immigrant Defense Project - https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org Penn State Law x American Immigration Lawyers Association - https://pennstatelaw.psu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/pdfs/Immigrants/Public_Customize.pdf National Immigrant Justice Center - https://immigrantjustic...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 461
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-directory Evacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691 The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321 Disp...
Jan 22, 2025•3 hr 13 min•Ep. 460
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) 291-4691 The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321 Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory via AfroPunk - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9h...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 459
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.
Dec 18, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 458
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 <3 Happy Holidays! The Friend Zone returns on Wednesday, January 15th Black Business of the Week - YamsThePlaylist https://www.yamstheplaylist.com YamsThePlaylist Presents “Solo & Friends” in ATL on Friday, December 20th - https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00616EAC39279C PapaPal - Social support for the elderly https://www.papa.co...
Dec 11, 2024•3 hr 21 min•Ep. 457
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/ZONE Earn 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 - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.p...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 456
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 Ayer Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar - Stay Ready (What A Life) Leon Thomas, Baby Rose - I USED TO Eem Triplin - WHAT DA OPP SAID QUIN - i...
Nov 27, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 455
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 Lie Mac Ayres - somebody new Amaarae - Princess Going Digital Kash Doll - Nothin New Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside TLC - 3D Intro Armani White - TTSO. Lil Uzi Vert - Chill Bae JMSN - Love Me Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for...
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 454
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk mental health, community and practical resistance strategies under a Trump Presidency. Daniel Hunter’s 10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won - https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins Black Business of the Week - The Comic Shop by Cheyenne The Geek https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheyennethegeek/the-comic-shop-a-mockumentary-sitcom #ListensLately: The Sweet Inspirations - Here I Am - Take Me Ariana Grande,...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 453
