The Friend Zone

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Listen along every Wednesday as Dustin Ross, Hey Fran Hey & Assanté explore mental health, mental wealth and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain? Send inquiries and questions to: TheFriendZone@loudspeakersnetwork.com #TheFriendZone

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Episodes

Dearly Beloved

Dustin wants black drapes and blood red roses. Assante wants a trap playlist. Fran has some calm on-the-go for you. Welcome To The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week: http://www.gxbonline.com

Mar 23, 2016•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 32

Color Blocking

Dustin wants to know your flavor. Assante is just happy as hell cause it's his birthday. Fran has some helpful tools for your self-discovery. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week: https://twitter.com/jadeofalljades

Mar 16, 2016•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 31

Color Me Bad

Dustin as Miles Davis? Assante thinks it should've been Uzo. Fran has a DIY wellness kit for your office. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Small Black Business Of The Week: http://www.tysconsciouskitchen.com

Mar 09, 2016•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 30

Respectability Politics

Dustin and Gangsta Boo don't want you to stand so close. Assante reminisces over ATL strip clubs. Fran has a delay button for your 0 to 100 moments. Welcome To The Friend Zone. Fran's vlog documenting her trip to Ghana & Togo: http://bit.ly/FairTradeAlaffiaJourney

Mar 02, 2016•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 29

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Dustin thinks it's all about the delivery. Assante resurrects his petty. Fran wants you to drink flowers. Welcome To The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment: http://www.localharvest.org/passionflower-tincture-C11452 Small Black Business Of The Week: http://ixorabb.com

Feb 24, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 28

Coloring Book And Chill

Dustin doesn't want to hear about your exes. Assante is a vault of secrets. Fran wants to know, "So do you pillow talk"? Welcome To The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment: http://bit.ly/AmazonColoringBooks Small Black Business Of The Week: http://ownyourblackness.com

Feb 17, 2016•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 27

Call Out Culture

Dustin has the "Do Not Dos" for Valentine's Day. Assante wants to "Black & Sexy TV" and Chill. Fran wants you to put the ice cubes down. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment: http://bit.ly/Free30DayYogaCamp Small Black Business Of The Week: http://www.blackandsexy.tv/

Feb 10, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 26

Missy In The Matrix

Dustin wants y'all to #CallMissyMan. Assante wants to know what your last meal would be? Fran is in the same tribe as Nelson Mandela & MLK. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment: http://www.16personalities.com Small Black Business Of The Week: http://whitneyalix.com

Feb 03, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 25

We're Not Gonna Take It

Dustin is the Resident President of the ACCC. Assante doesn't like you touching the small of his back. Fran has a natural remedy for those corns. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment: Epsom Salt - http://bit.ly/EpsomSaltSoak Jamaican Black Castor Oil - http://bit.ly/JBCOMoisture Small Black Business Of The Week: http://broadwayblack.com

Jan 27, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 24

Cuffing Season's Greetings

Small Black Business Of The Week: http://www.thehoodwitch.com/

Jan 20, 2016•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 23

I Like It Like That

pH Strips - http://astore.amazon.com/hefrhe-20/detail/B00BWQ9DYK Small Black Business Of The Week: Kuwala Inc - http://kuwala.co/

Jan 13, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 22

Make It, Maintain It

Dreams, goals and aspirations are set...but are you ready for what you wished for? Small Black Business Of The Week: asimsupremeproducts.com

Jan 06, 2016•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 21

2015 I'ma Let You Finish, But 2016...

A few things, from us to you, before we step into the new year...

Dec 30, 2015•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 20

The Friend Zone & The Read Mash Up Part 1

It's the holidays, so it's only right that The Friend Zone and The Read get together. Here's Part I of their mash up. Listen to Part II here: https://soundcloud.com/theread/the-friend-zone-and-the-read-mash-up-part-2 Starring Fran, Assante, Dustin, Crissle and Kid Fury.

Dec 23, 2015•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 19

Don't You Go To Work?

Dustin will be presenting in a baritone. Assante and his Patti Pies. Fran's integrity is the true present. Welcome To The Friend Zone. "Get Rich Or Die Vlogging || The Sad Economics of Internet Fame" by Gaby Dunn http://fusion.net/story/244545/famous-and-broke-on-youtube-instagram-social-media/

Dec 16, 2015•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 18

There's A Song For That

Dustin has a song for your emotions. ALL of them. Assante shares a bit about his love life. Fran is shower sliding through her feelings this week. Welcome To The Friend Zone.

Dec 09, 2015•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 17

Non-Profit & Chill

Dustin is ready to visit the motherland. Assante got his stones. Fran wants you to embrace Fair Trade. Welcome to The Friend Zone

Dec 02, 2015•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 16

Yo Mama

Dustin loves NOLA Assante used to use Netscape Navigator Fran is thankful for her Mom. Welcome to The Friend Zone

Nov 25, 2015•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 15

Say It Like You Mean It

Dustin likes his Jordans. Assante said 'miss me with the ultimatums.' Fran wants to know what your Love Language is? Welcome To The Friend Zone.

Nov 18, 2015•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 14

Oh God...

Dustin tells the Hinky Dinky story. Assante's pants ain't gonna fit you. Fran's summer of Scientology. Welcome To The Friend Zone.

Nov 11, 2015•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 13

The Shut Down Mixtape

Dustin swept. Assante has a teachable moment. Fran wants you to declutter your soul. Welcome to The Friend Zone.

Nov 04, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 12

And I Am Telling You, I'M NOT GOING!

Dustin is not here for the question mark texts. Assante is Pro-Hood Rejuvenation. Fran is wondering how oblivious people really are. Welcome to The Friend Zone.

Oct 28, 2015•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 11

A$AP Shirley Caesar

Dustin needs to know where that Rush Card money is. Assante is the businessman with a business plan. Fran wants us to confront those bank statements. Welcome to The Friend Zone.

Oct 21, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 10

Don't Forget The Feet

Dustin is doing exercises in listening. Assante wants to be the best friend he can be. Fran knows that you matter to the Universe. Welcome to The Friend Zone

Oct 14, 2015•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 9

Fitness Regine Hunter

Dustin works out to feel good. Assante is unbothered by 'no fats, no fems.' Fran has some skincare tips to share with the class. Welcome to The Friend Zone.

Oct 07, 2015•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 8

The Choir And The Competition Are Out

Dustin does it for the kids. Assante has no idea how he met Fran. Fran is keeping her boo thing to herself. Welcome To The Friend Zone. This episode of The FriendZone is brought to you by Bevel Razors. They keep our boys smooth and can do the same for you or someone you know! Go to GetBevel. com today and use code FRIENDZONE to get 20% off your first month.

Sep 30, 2015•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 7

Tacos And Quickweave

Dustin is doper than he was before. Assante is STEEL here! Fran ain't here for the getcha-gotcha. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Be smooth like Dustin and fresh like Assante. Check out GetBevel.com today. Use code FRIENDZONE to get 20% off your first month.

Sep 23, 2015•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 6

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