On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover. We discuss Meginae McCain not knowing what she’s talking about, ever, and how it inspires us to get some rest. Black Business of the Week - Good Vibes All Purpose Cleaner https://shop.goodvibesclean.com Wellness Segment - https://liberatemeditation.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ben & Jerry’s - Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at https://www.benjerry.com Brooklinen ...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 242
This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on looting vs peaceful protesting, police strategically placing bricks and hammers around the city, influencers doing it for the gram and more. Wellness Segment - Community Resources: Mental Health Professionals working Pro Bono https://twitter.com/ajscribes/status/1267142268571410433?s=20 Lawyers Assisting Arrested Protestors Pro Bono https://twitter.com/riyakatariax/status/1266856139536207872?s=20 List of Black Owned Farms + Food Gardens https...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 241
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the sh*t episode. No segments. No hot button issue. Just whatever comes up as we go. Black Business of the Week - Resume Builder GrammarGoddessNYC@gmail.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ben & Jerry’s - Ben & Jerry’s three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts are a new twist on vegan euphoria. So many Non-Dairy flavors, so little time. Ben & Jerry’s has three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts made with sunflower butter. The Ben & Jerry’s F...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 240
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assanté Smith takeover. We share stories of finding new love interests, hooking up and dating during quarantine. Black Business of the Week - Plant Subscription Service https://grounded-plants.com Wellness Segment - Laughter is the best Medicine https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonderulo Thank you to our Sponsors: Planned Parenthood - Right now, the last thing you need to worry about is your sexual and reproductive health care. That’s why Planned Paren...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 239
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover. He uses the Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion Special as the backdrop to a conversation about friends, expectations and the shame of friend breakups. Black Business of the Week - Hand Sanitizer Gel http://ixorabb.com/Hand-Sanitizer-Gel_p_138.html Wellness Segment - A Meditative Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMeditativeMind Thank you to our Sponsors: Planned Parenthood - Right now, the last thing you n...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 238
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we get into our psychology bag. A discussion around the dangers of being raised as the “good kid” in the household, and the mental and emotional challenges that appear later in life, as a result. Twitter clip from the Hot Button Segment - https://twitter.com/meenaharris/status/1255224716178198529?s=21 Black Business of the Week - Wired Foundations http://wiredfoundations.com Wellness Segment - Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote drops an incredible playlist for o...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 237
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, there’s no hot button. No segments. We freestyle and talk about whatever comes up. Aliens, Robot popstars, the Mars project, and more funny randomness. Black Business of the Week - The XD Experience on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thexdexperience Thank you to our Sponsors: Door Dash - Delivery is more than just pizza in 2020. With a selection of your favorite flavors from across the globe, you can order world cuisine from the comfort of your living ro...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 236
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. Still thawing out from 4/20 festivities, brace yourselves trying to follow along. Black Business of the Week - Career Coaching Resource https://doublemcoaching.com Wellness Segment - Free mental health resources: Liberate - Meditation app for POC https://liberatemeditation.com Headspace - Guided meditations, breathing and sleep tools https://www.headspace.com Insight Timer - Archive of meditations and sounds https://insig...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 235
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! Inspired by the recent release of The Clark Sister’s movie, we discuss family, religion and the moral compass. Black Business of the Week - Online Beauty Supply https://www.lovleebeautysupplies.com Wellness Segment - Black Chefs + recipes Food Heaven Made Easy (blog) https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com Fit Men Cook (blog) https://fitmencook.com Rachel Ama (youtube) https://www.youtube.com/rachelama Tabitha Brown (tiktok) https:/...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 234
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we step into the Twilight Zone. In Psychology, a false memory refers to cases in which people remember events differently from the way they happened or remember events that never happened at all. But what does it mean when a large group of people collectively misremember an event or experience? We scan some of our (collective) childhood memories in search of the real and imagined. Black Business of the Week - Blk & Bold Coffee https://blkandbold.com ...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 233
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a quarantine mental health check-in with each other and those of you listening. We also share the range of ways we’ve been staying afloat during these times. Black Business of the Week - Idea to Launch Academy (Podcasting School) by Carla Wilmaris https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Bevel - This episode is brought to you by Bevel, a head-to-toe personal care brand built for Black Men. We’d like to introduce you to th...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 232
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante takeover! In honor of the passing of James Lipton, we answer “Inside The Actors Studio” style interview questions. Black Business of the Week: Imani Miller’s Ghanaian Wax Print Face Masks https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GHXeWJJIU/?igshid=fs6z4mj9ln80 Thank you to our Sponsors: LOLA - Introducing LOLA, a female-founded company offering a line of organic cotton tampons, pads, liners and biodegradable, all-natural cleansing wipes. LOLA produc...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 231
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a Dustin Ross takeover. Listen as he walks us through an “end of days” style questionnaire. Is there someone you didn’t sleep with that you’re now rethinking? Who still needs to forgive you for something you said or did? What’s a risk you’re now ready to take? And much more... Wellness Segment: Free archive (website + app) of 35k meditations, nature sounds, ambient backgrounds and more for your healing practices https://insighttimer.com Black Busine...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 230
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we stepped back into The Crime Zone. We found an eerie story on a Reddit “confessions” thread about a family, their sociopathic baby and a haunting secret. Black Business of the Week - Jeff Jenkins https://www.chubbydiaries.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Native - Many conventional deodorants contain aluminum, which forms a plug in your sweat glands to keep you from sweating. But Native’s deodorant is made without aluminum, so you can feel better about wh...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 229
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we take it easy, catching up on our 2020 thus far and discussing whatever random topics come to mind. Black Business of the Week - The Honey Pot (Plant-based hygiene products) https://thehoneypot.co Thank you to our Sponsors: Bevel - This episode is brought to you by Bevel, a head-to-toe personal care brand built for Black Men. This year Bevel is introducing a new lineup of products built for your skin, and your hair. We’d like to introduce you to the Be...
Mar 04, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 228
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings up Carlton + Diamond from #LoveIsBlind Netflix and whether or not radical transparency is necessary in a relationship. Black Business of the Week: Wellness Segment: Music to think, chill, read and study to. Chilled Cow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ4gkVC6NrvII8umztf0Ow ChillHop Music https://www.youtube.com/user/Chillhopdotcom Majestic Casual https://www.youtube.com/user/majesticcasual Assanté’s “We Belong Here” event with The Huffing...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 227
“Many drops of water does a mighty river make”. On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined once again by the one and only, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, to answer all of your financial questions and concerns. Visit JoinLRA.com for Tiffany’s discounted “Live Rich Academy” rate for our Friend Zone listeners. Black Business of the Week: Just Latasha’s “Inner Actions” - Black Sketch Comedy Series http://www.seedandspark.com/fund/inner-actions Thank you to our Sponsors: NBC’s Good Gir...
Feb 19, 2020•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 226
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté takes over and shares his tech research on the future of self-driving cars. Black Business of the Week: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche’s new children’s book, “Happy Birthday Mali More” https://malimore.com The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret style seating Full dinner menu available Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: NBC’s Good Girls - America’s favorite moms-turned-...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 225
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we talk about the Coronavirus, look through a timeline of outbreaks we’ve endured in our lifetime and discuss which ones have made our tin foil (conspiracy) hats tingle. The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Available Tons of special guests! Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Black Business of the Week: Girls With Knowledge http://www.iamagwk.com Thank you to our Sponsors: ...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 224
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin takes us on a wild Reddit ride. Black Business of the Week - Santana Caress’ La Clinica De Comida: https://www.gofundme.com/f/la-clinica-de-comida-the-food-clinic?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Available Tons of special guests! Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Spo...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 223
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assante does a tech roundup, Fran shares details of her terrible weekend and Dustin has some words for Nene. The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Service Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: Children of Virtue and Vengeance - This episode is brought to you by CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller and stunning seq...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 222
On this week's episode of #TheFriendZone, we ease into the new year by sharing what we did over our month long break plus a few pop culture items that went down while we were gone, like twitter being divided over WWIII memes and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wanting out of the Monarchy. And much much more! The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret style seating with full dinner menu available Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Spon...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 221
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we share our favorite episodes, quotables, guests and Friend Zone moments of 2019. The Friend Zone is officially on break and returns with brand new episodes on January 15th, 2020 The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall in New York City - Thursday, February 13th https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone/ Black Business of the Week: African Print Christmas Stockings designed by Imani Miller-Annibell https://www.instagram.com/imanimiller1 Thank you to our ...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 220
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we review 2009-2019. We discuss our favorite songs, shows, movies, viral moments, apps, people and much much more. LA-based recording artist, Quiñ, stops by during the Music Man segment to talk all things life and fantasy soul. The Friend Zone x Slutty Vegan ATL Pop-Up Saturday, December 14th 1pm-4pm 313 Nelson St. SW Atlanta, GA Black Business of the Week: The Brooklyn Yoga Club https://www.bkyogaclub.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Hello Fresh - With He...
Dec 11, 2019•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 219
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! Billy Dee Williams has an important announcement and we discuss how it will impact his generation. The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And this time we’re bringing our siblings, Jade + Keia of @gettingrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Francisco December 14th - Atlanta (sold out) Tickets: TheFriendZoneLive.com Hope to see you there! Wellness Segment: Handmade Organic Mattress https://www.avocadogreenmattress...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 218
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assanté Smith takeover! We go down music memory lane, discussing the top songs of the past few decades. Black Friday Sale - The Friend Zone Holiday Merch Shop live at midnight (EST) on Black Friday: https://www.shopfriendzone.com The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And we’re bringing our siblings, Jade + Keia of @GettinGrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Francisco December 14th - Atlanta (SOLD OUT) Tickets: TheFriendZoneLive.com ...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 217
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we discussed chart data we came across that compiled the most (google) searched mental health concerns in each state. The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And this time we’re bringing our siblings, Jade + Keia of @gettingrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Fran December 14th - ATL (sold out) Tickets: TheFriendZoneLive.com Hope to see you there! Wellness Segment: Vitamin D capsules via Ora Organics https://www.ora.organic/products/vegan-vita...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 216
On this week's episode of #TheFriendZone, we discuss how fans have been reacting to Summer Walker's social anxiety during her #FirstandLast tour. Are people expecting too much from celebs when meeting them in person? Are celebs required to behave a certain way? We share our thoughts and stories on meeting people we admire. The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And this time we're taking our siblings, Jade + Keia of @gettingrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Francisco December 14th ...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 215
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! We discuss Jason Mitchell’s sexual misconduct allegations, his recent appearance on The Breakfast Club and how the #metoo movement has helped us audit and modify our own behavior in social settings. The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And this time we’re taking our siblings, Jade and Keia of @gettingrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Francisco December 14th - Atlanta (sold out) Tickets - TheFriendZoneLive.co...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 214
On this week's episode of #TheFriendZone, we end spooky szn the same way it began - with a true crime story about the unbelievable life and times of Jan Broberg Felt out of Pocatello, Idaho. The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And this time we're taking @gettingrown along for the ride! San Fran - December 7th Atlanta - December 14th Tickets: www.TheFriendZoneLive.com Hope to see you there! Business of the Week: MSNBC anchor, Alicia Menendez, pens her first book - "The Likeability Trap" - a...
Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 213
