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In honor of the Sinners Film joining streaming services this week, we're publishing a teaser of our Patreon recap from May 2025. The 2025 supernatural horror film written, directed and produced by Ryan Coogler: "Sinners is set in 1933 in the Mississippi Delta, where Black sharecroppers still work the cotton fields nearly 60 years after the end of slavery. Jim Crow laws bear down on these industrio...

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: Big Freedia - Church Follow us online: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/friendzonepod 
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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 #ListensLa...

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 - F...

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-bl...

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.squares...

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 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: Squ...

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.very...

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...

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 Mo...

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 - Amster...

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 O...

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 w...

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 - H...

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 T...

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 fi...

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....

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 -...

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 Lo...

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://na...

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/frien...

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 W...

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/docu...

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 A...