This week on #TheFriendZone , we dig into a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories. Are you subscribed to our Patreon yet? We have 4 spinoff podcasts PLUS a monthly livestream! Join us now - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast #ListensLately: Live.e ft/ C.S. Armstong - She’s My Brand New Crush Mary J Blige - Everyday It Rains The Dove Shack - Summertime In The LBC Doja Cat - Paint The Town Red Nas - Abracadabra Travis Scott ft/ Beyonce - DELRESTO (Echoes) Thank you to our Sponsors: Ixorabb.com - 30...
Aug 09, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 392
This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!...
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 391
This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. NOTE: The Friend Zone is going on a 2 week mid-year break! New episode on August 2nd. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 390
This week on #TheFriendZone we talk Sex, Porn and Social Media. Black Business of the Week - https://shop.kinkistry.com Wellness Segment - https://thecushionlab.com #ListensLately: Jorja Smith - Little Things Deniro Farrar - Crime Pays Kenyon Dixon - Lucky Lil Uzi ft Nicki Minaj - Endless Fashion FendiDa Rappa - Point Me To The Sluts EST Gee ft Future & Young Thug - Lick Back (Remix) Monica - Letters Janelle Monae ft CKay, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Killer Mike ft Andre 3000, Eryn Allen Kane &...
Jul 05, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 389
This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss this month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - The Scottie & Sylvia Show launching July 6! https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/issa-rae-raedio-the-scottie-sylvia-show-podcast-1235655208 #ListensLately: Destin Conrad ft. Musiq Soulchild - To This Day Tay Iwar ft. Juls - Summer Breeze Young Thug ft. BSlime and Lil Gotit - Hoodie Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - Sunshower Rican Da Menace ft. Moneybagg Yo - DUMB Treety - Making Love Jordan ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 388
This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the updates we've learned from the 6-part docuseries ‘The Curious Case of Natalia Grace’ on MAX. Wellness Segment - Pretty Kitty Intimate Care https://epanouieskin.com/products/pretty-kitty-intimate-care #ListensLately: Chronixx - Never Give Up Free Nationals ft/ Chronixx - Eternal Light Kash Doll - Ridin' Tracy T - Crossroads Freestyle Young Nudy ft/ 21 Savage - Peaches & Eggplants V. Cartier ft. Siaria Shawn - Private Party Kid Cudi - Porsche Toples...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 387
This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 386
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk all things food. We share our favorite and least favorite meals, candy and desserts. Black Business of the Week - Dr. Joy Harden Bradford presents Sisterhood Heals https://www.sisterhoodheals.com #ListensLately: Deep London & Boohle - Hamba Wena Kari Faux - H-TOWN Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a ...
Jun 09, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 385
This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s another installment of #BibleStories . On this episode, we learn the story of Sodom & Gomorrah. Black Business of the Week - Max & Maya Living https://youtube.com/@MaxMayaLiving Wellness Segment - Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter https://www.josiemaran.com/products/whipped-argan-oil-body-butter #ListensLately: Thee Sacred Souls - Weak for Your Love Thee Sacred Souls - Can I Call You Rose? Thee Sacred Souls - It's Our Love Jay Eazy - Tamioka Ide...
May 31, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 384
This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk about the funny realities of getting older: earlier bed times, not being able to eat whatever we want, longer recovery times after drinking and socializing, and the random back aches and stiff necks. Black Business of the Week - Jnane Tamsna Riad https://www.instagram.com/jnanetamsna #ListensLately : Ronnie Foster - Mystic Brew Treety - Making Love Drakeo the Ruler - Too Icey Toosii ft Future - Bonus - Favorite Song [Toxic Version] Jai'Len Josey - Southern D...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 383
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 : Sexyy Red - Hood Bitch Follow us online : Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 382
This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the pros and cons (mainly the cons) of AI being integrated into society. Black Business of the Week - https://tribeandoakhome.com #ListensLately: Jesse Boykins III - No Love Without You Ralo ft Bandit Gang Marco - Secret Lover Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri - SoSo Jets Icewear Vezzo ft DJ Drama - Rob Who Mac Dre - Feelin' Myself Libianca, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay - People Kali Uchis - Moral Conscience Casper Sage - FML Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.c...
May 10, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 381
This week on #TheFriendZone we present Bible Study, with a modern day break down of the story of David and Bathsheba. Black Business of the Week - The Black Kitchen Series Podcast Powered by Heinz and hosted by Jade of All Jades https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-black-kitchen-series/id1587408986 Follow us online : Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a G...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 380
This week on #TheFriendZone , it's a Crime Zone special. We discuss the shocking case of Larry Ray and the Slonim Woods 9 at Sarah Lawrence College. Black Business of the Week - Pur Noire Urban Wineries https://www.purnoirewines.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - Check out the Tabitha Brown for Target Outdoors Entertaining Collection on May 14th in Target locations and on https://www.target.com StoryWorth - Right now, for a limited time, you'll save $10 on your first purchase when you go to...
Apr 26, 2023•3 hr 9 min•Ep. 379
This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Cleveland, OH - Come out to celebrate the Living For We podcast produced by Hey Fran Hey on Saturday, August 28 . Ticket info : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-for-we-live-tickets-586109909517?aff=estw&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=tw&utm-term=checkoutwidget Vote for the InsecuriTEA podcast...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 378
This week on #TheFriendZone , we’re joined by Taylor Hale - the Season 24 winner of Big Brother. A moment for Assanté to Stan! Black Business of the Week - Carpe DM Dating App https://carpedmdating.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com Ixora BB - Visit https://ixorabb.com now to check out their incredible line of products. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 15% on your first order by usin...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 377
This week on #TheFriendZone , we share our thoughts on the feeling of Resentment using the LaTocha Scott vs Xscape feud as the backdrop. CLEVELAND, OH - Come out and support Hey Fran Hey and NPR's Living For We podcast on Saturday, April 29! Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/living-for-we-live-tickets-586109909517 Black Business of the Week - We The Tribe https://wethetribe.bigcartel.com #ListensLately : The Sensational Harmonizers - I Ain't Noways Tired Hit-Boy & Nas - The Tide Lil...
Mar 29, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 376
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss our relationship to Anger. Are you quick to anger and flash on people? Is your anger more of a slow simmer? We discuss our experiences processing our Angry emotions and how we interact with the anger of those around us. Black Business of the Week - https://www.goldenjv.com Wellness Segment - Epanouie eye creme https://epanouieskin.com/collections/anti-aging/products/eyecreme Thank you to our Sponsors: Ixora BB - Head over to https://melapop.co and use code...
Mar 22, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 375
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: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com Ixora BB - Visit ixorabb.com now to check out their incredible line of products. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 15% on your first order by using the code FriendZone20. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/frien...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 374
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté walks us through some TikTok and Twitter Street Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://richncoziny.com Wellness Segment - NPR’s Living For We Podcast https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1160361239/living-for-we Pittsburgh Livability Index by Junia Howell - https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/7109_Pittsburgh%27s_Inequality_Across_Gender_and_Race_09_18_19.pdf Bloomberg CityLab article by Brentin Mock - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 373
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings February’s Hot Topics to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - https://shegotcakes.as.me Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com #ListensLately: Shakira & Karol G - TQG Paloma Mami - For Ya Abba - Voulez-Vouz Biskhit - Dashiki Kash Doll ft/ Bryan Hamilton & Tig Deuce - MAKE LUV Kali Uchis - Moonlight Tink - Ain’t Gotta Leave RuPaul - Cake & C...
Mar 01, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 372
This week on #TheFriendZone, we are joined by Natasha Nelson of Supernova Momma. Early last year, Natasha schooled us on Conscious Parenting and her goal of creating safer, more loving and empathetic black households. This week, we shift the focus from the children and discuss the mental health of Black Parents. Black Business of the Week - https://zurianddre.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee https://www.ebay.com P...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 371
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: Ebay - Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com NomNomNow - Go right now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://trynom.com/friendzone Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patr...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 370
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté walks us through the story of Marie Holmes and the gift and the curse of winning the Lottery. Black Business of the Week - https://www.akadipdx.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward. It’s why they’re investing in the next HBCU generation with partnerships like the Target HBCU Design Challenge and Target Scholars. Learn more online at Target.com/BlackBeyon...
Feb 08, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 369
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Fitness Studio in Miami https://www.rhythmandrelease.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward. It’s why they’re investing in the next HBCU generation with partnerships like the Target HBCU Design ...
Feb 01, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 368
This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on whether or not people should be crucified for 10 year old tweets. Black Business of the Week - https://www.blackcrossword.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ixora BB - Visit ixorabb.com now to check out their incredible line of products. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 20% on your first order by using the code FriendZone20. Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward...
Jan 25, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 367
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Ixora BB - Visit ixorabb.com now to check out their incredible line of products. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 20% on your first order by using the code FriendZone20. Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward. It’s why they’re investing in the next HB...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 366
This week’s (pre-recorded) episode of #TheFriendZone is brought to you by Target. We discussed 2020 affecting our ability to celebrate NYE without anxiety, what we experienced and learned from in 2022 and our personal themes and intentions for 2023. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!...
Jan 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 365
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2022 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the range of conversations we brought to the table and reflect on the crazy year we've had. Black Business of the Week - https://aspencierraphotography.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - Whatever the reason, it’s always the season to stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Black Beyond Measure. StoryWorth - Help your family share their story this holiday season with welcome.storyworth.com/the...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 364
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through “Sins of Our Mother” - the Lori Vallow story. Black Business of the Week - Code FriendZone for 20% off on https://www.empressmane.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - Whatever the reason, it’s always the season to stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Black Beyond Measure. StoryWorth - Help your family share their story this holiday season with https://welcome.storyworth.com/thefriendzone today and save $10 on your first purchase. This ...
Dec 07, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 363
