On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assante is nice and settled into his new apartment, and asks us questions about our experiences with the different homes we’ve lived in throughout our lives. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast THE FRIEND ZONE SUMMER MERCH SALE - Get 20% off using code FRIEND at https://shopfriendzone.com Black Business of the Week - Black Wom...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 302
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we step into the Crime Zone. Dustin shares the story of Toby Dorr and her infamous Lansing Prison Break. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast THE FRIEND ZONE SUMMER MERCH SALE - Get 20% off using code FRIEND at checkout - https://shopfriendzone.com Black Business of the Week - https://www.harlemgrown.org Thank you to our Sponso...
Aug 18, 2021•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 301
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we get into our psych bag. We tap into the public lives of Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles and Tiger Woods to discuss whether being “the best”, in any field, is worth the cost of your mental health. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - https://michelefoods.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ben & Jerry’s ...
Aug 11, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 300
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week: https://www.motherlandcookingxperience.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Shipstation - That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shipping. Just go to https://www...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 299
Another bonus episode of #TheFriendZone sponsored by Target. This one is a listener production! You sent in the questions and we recorded the answers. Have a GREAT day!
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 298
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by the one and only - Dawn Richard. We talk about the challenges of being an independent artist, what inspires her creations, Danity Kane, Diddy Dirty Money, The Encore on BET and so much more. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - State of Black Music Podcast brought to you by The Natio...
Jul 28, 2021•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 297
A bonus episode of #TheFriendZone in partnership with Target. We share our favorite childhood memories of Black Summers in Harlem, Detroit and Atlanta. Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Saturday, July 24th from 6-8pm EST as we livestream our Family Reunion Cookout. Food, music, a Q&A and so much more. A The Friend Zone x Gettin' Grown experience in partnership with @Target. Livestream here: www.youtube.com/LoudSpeakersNetwork Have a GREAT day!
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 296
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin tells us a wild ass story about a 19th century Scam Goddess named Big Bertha Haymen. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Join us on Saturday, July 24th from 6-8pm EST as we livestream our Family Reunion Cookout. Food, music, a Q&A and so much more. A The Friend Zone x Gettin' Grown experience in partnership with @Ta...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 295
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Kia Miakka Natisse - co-host of NPR’s Invisibilia podcast. We discuss having deep faith in every chapter of your winding road, even when it feels like you can’t see where you’re going. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - https://www.blkbrwn.com/bookstore Thank you to our Sponsors: T...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 294
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - Noieory Botanix: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Noieory?ref=search_shop_redirect Thank you to our Sponsors: Storyblocks - Every creator needs a Storyblocks membership. Thei...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 293
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté pulls random ice breaker-style questions from a Reddit forum. Black Business of the Week - Enkel’s Barbershop https://www.instagram.com/enkelsbarbershop/?hl=en Thank you to our Sponsors: National Domestic Workers Alliance - Sunstorm is a new podcast hosted by Alicia Garza and Ai-jen Poo, two of the leading organizers in America, about how we help each other stay joyful and powerful amidst the chaos of life today. Subscribe to Sunstorm wherever yo...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 292
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin has a wild ride of a Crime Zone story for us. Black Business of the Week - https://www.mcbridesisters.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock - Whether you’re big on food or fashion, history or heritage, you’re going to be big on Little Rock. Plan your visit today at https://www.li...
Jun 23, 2021•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 291
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Grammy Nominated recording artist, CHIKA. We discuss how she got her big break, staying grounded while famous, her presence in the industry and much more. Black Business of the Week - Shop EHM http://www.shop-ehm.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Join Cricket ...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 290
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - Justina Blakeney’s The Jungalow x Target Collection 6/29 https://www.target.com/c/opalhouse-designed-with-jungalow/-/N-6caeo?lnk=snav_rd_jungalow Thank yo...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 289
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assante teaches us about black slang and culture within American Sign Language. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - 180 Black Owned Businesses https://nymag.com/strategist/article/black-owned-businesses-support-shop.html Thank you to our Sponsors: Storyblocks - Every creator needs a Storyblocks mem...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 288
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings up the science of our internal monologue and the fact some people don’t…have one? THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - https://legalgreens.net Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - Whether you’re big on food or fashion, history or heritage, you’re going to be big on Little Rock....
May 26, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 287
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we jump into our mental health bag. Why are we able to speak up in certain boundary-crossing situations while totally freezing up in others? We dissect our thoughts and experiences. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images): www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - https://www.cleannthingz.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Storyblocks - Every creator needs a Storybloc...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 286
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Storyblocks - Every creator needs a Storyblocks membership. Their ever-growing library consists of 4K/HD footage, After Effects and Premiere Pro templates, music, images, sou...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 285
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings the mental health pros and cons of Reality TV to the Hot Button Segment. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - https://www.sis.artsupply.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, startin...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 284
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we step into the Crime Zone. Dustin brings the Last Supper of Lucien and Olivier to the Hot Button. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - Euphoria Eats - Hemp infused Sweet BBQ and Louisiana Hot Sauce https://euphoriaeatsco.com Wellness Segment - Lynn Aker Massage https://www.thumbtack.com/or/portlan...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 283
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we have New York Times Best Selling author and financial expert, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, to help us get good with money. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - https://thenubamboo.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobi...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 282
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour: https://www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - Dr. Tykeia Robinson’s DMX Tribute https://t.co/SXAZf52yOn?amp=1 Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - Home to dozens of Black-owned businesses and restaurants a...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 281
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings NY’s Cannabis legalization to the Hot Button, where we discuss our highs and lows with Miss Mary Jane. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 new spin-off shows (with audio AND video) and our new Live Stream Tour: https://www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of the Week - https://zachandzoe.co Wellness Segment - Black Girl Sunscreen - https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com Thank you to our Sponsors: The Turn On Podcast - T...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 280
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares a clip from Love & Marriage Huntsville to discuss the larger conversation of homophobia in the black community. Black Business of the Week - Tiffany Aliche’s “Get Good With Money” https://getgoodwithmoney.com Wellness Segment - Fran’s #ReadToSleep Challenge http://bit.ly/franRTS Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - If you’re big on Black culture, you’re big on Little Rock. Home to dozens of Black-owned businesses and restaurants and six site...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 279
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Compromise vs Sacrifice in love, family and business. Sean Garrette Skin joins us during the Wellness Segment to discuss preventing and healing Maskne. Black Business of the Week - Black and LGBTQ owned coffee shop in LA https://bloomandplumecoffee.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Activation and other fees and restrictions a...
Mar 24, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 278
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself. Black Business of the Week - Jesse Boykins III Merch Shop https://jesseloves.earth (Bonus) Black Business of the Week - Black Stationary Brand https://berootedco.com is now available at Target and on Target.com Thank you to our Sponsors: American Express - Built To Last is a podcast by American Express that highlights the stories, history, and continued legacy of Black-...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 277
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assante brings WandaVision to the Hot Button Segment. Black Business of the Week - A Hood Book Club For Grownups https://withjadeandantoinette.com Wellness Segment - NY Clothing Drive https://stmarysclothingdrive.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Activation and other fees and restrictions apply. Terms subject to change. See store for de...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 276
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings Dr. Seuss gate to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - The Black Hair Experience https://www.theblackhairexperience.com Check out Fran’s Sony Music/Broccoli ANTHEMS episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-fran-hey-aloneness/id1497573270?i=1000511350155 Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - If you’re big on Black culture, you’re big on Little Rock. Home to dozens of Black-owned businesses and restaurants and six sites on the U....
Mar 03, 2021•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 275
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss HBO Max’s “Fake Famous” documentary - an inside look at the multi-billion dollar influencer industry. Black Business of the Week - Boso Kitchen http://www.bosokitchen.com Thank you to our Sponsors: American Express - If you haven’t already, check out the debut season of Built To Last and see host Elaine Welteroth explore how the Black business leaders of our past have inspired today’s Black-owned small businesses. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or ...
Feb 24, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 274
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. Brace yourselves. Black Business of the Week - Black Owned Home Essentials Bundle https://wbbtoo.com/products/5-home-essentials-bundle Thank you to our Sponsors: American Express - If you haven’t already, check out the debut season of Built To Last and see host Elaine Welteroth explore how the Black business leaders of our past have inspired today’s Black-owned small businesses. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you get...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 273
