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We're baaaaack! We're easing into a New Year of #TheFriendZone with a shoot the shit episode. Important links for California: Evacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691 The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321 Displaced Black Families GoFun...

Surprise! It's a bonus episode of The Friend Zone! We asked you to share your favorite moments of the year and we put it all together to make a "Best of The Friend Zone 2024" bonus for the holidays. The Friend Zone returns Wednesday, January 15th 2025.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s our last episode of the year! Half of the episode is a shoot the shit and the other half is a 2024 Wrap-Up. We’ll miss you

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: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Earn In  - When you download the EarnIn app, type in Friend Zone under PODCAST when you sign up - it will really help the show. Follow us online: Twi...

This week on #TheFriendZone , Assanté gets in his gamer bag. Drea on TV’s GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/2kejv-support-andreas-journey-to-recovery?attribution_id=sl%3Ab13eea0a-cb12-4b7b-a72c-0cbe5a158cb7&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link #ListensLately: Monchy & Alexandra - Te Quiero Igual Que Ayer Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar - Stay Ready (What A...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we take a deeper look into Elon Musk and the changes happening over on Twitter/X. Black Business of the Week - Kiss Café https://www.kisscafecoffee.com #ListensLately: Leon Thomas - Vibes Don't Lie Mac Ayres - somebody new Amaarae - Princess Going Digital Kash Doll - Nothin New Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside TLC - 3D Intro Armani White - TTSO. Lil Uzi Vert - Chill...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk mental health, community and practical resistance strategies under a Trump Presidency. Daniel Hunter’s 10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won - https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins Black Business of the Week - The Comic Shop by Cheyenne The Geek https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheyennethegeek/the-comic-sh...

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: 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/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patre...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s our last Crime Zone episode of the season. After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn are accused of staging the ordeal when the woman reappears. American Nightmare. Black Business of the Week - Loyalty Bookstores https://www.loyaltybookstores.com #ListensLately: Pharrell Williams, Tyler The Creator - VIRGINIA Boy Mach...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a Crime Zone x Bible Study mashup. Cutting Up - The Levite and the Concubine. Judges 19-21. Black Business of the Week - Harlem Arts Dept. https://harlemqualitytees.com/products/harlem-art-dept #ListensLately: Larry June - Watering My Plants Yukimi - Little Dragon Sampha - Dancing Circles 2.0 Cordae - Mad as F*ck Turbo & Gunna - Bachelor Dawn Richard - Champion B...

It’s officially Spooky Season!!  This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a Crime Zone episode. We walk through the chilling story of Mark & Donnah Winger of Springfield, Illinois. Black Business of the Week - https://www.woofcutzgrooming.com Wellness Segment - Pre-Made Survival Kits: Rino Ready Companion Bag - https://rinoready.com/products/companion Uncharted Supply Co Seventy2 Survival System https:/...

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: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Bilt Rewards - Head over to joinbilt.com/FRIEND and learn more about the neighborhood rewards program that hooks...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we’re updated on the rapidly evolving state of Artificial Intelligence. Asheville, NC relief links - https://ashevillerelief.com Black Business of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/nanas.rooted Wellness Segment - “End of the World Kit” Reddit forum - https://www.reddit.com/r/scifi/comments/17ueo47/whats_one_thing_every_end_of_the_world_kit_needs/ Fran’s Amazon Stor...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we step into our Bible Studies. The Story of Ruth And Boaz. Black Business of the Week - Our go-to Digital Artist https://spookaaaay.carrd.co Wellness Segment - Fran’s Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey Fran’s current skincare regimen: Donkey Milk & Chamomile Cleanser - https://ixorabb.com/products/donkey-milk-chamomile-facial-cleanser?_pos=1&_si...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss collective restlessness and the belief systems of Nihilism and Absurdism. Black Business of the Week : https://www.thesistahshop.com #ListensLately: Niniola - Pepper Dem Mirage - Darlin Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj - The Way Life Goes Nicole Bus - You Cheri Dennis - Portrait of Love (feat Young Joc & Gorilla Zoe) Jane's Addiction - Jane Says Halle // Because I...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Fran's new Aquarius Waterpik - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JFVXSY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Thank you to our Sponsors: Mint Mobile  - To get the new customer offer and a 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/FRIEN...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we step into Reddit’s AITA (Am I The Asshole) forum. Black Business of the Week - Tieralia Eco-Friendly Bamboo Set https://www.amazon.com/Tieralia-Bamboo-Kitchen-Sustainable-Eco-Friendly/dp/B098CYHJ34 Wellness Segment - Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Mask  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJFFR574?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=B0CJFFR574&asc_item-id=amzn1.ide...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://www.3linescollective.com Wellness Segment - Violet Witchel aka The Dense Bean Salad lady https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNwCR2bK #ListensLately Elujay, serpentwithfeet - Luvaroq Xavier Omar, ELHAE - Luv 4 U Piano City, Marlode & Owams, Major League DJZ - Abantu Lil B - Bitch Mob Anthem Cash Cobain - ac...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk wearing shorts to a job interview and whether or not there’s a time and a place to conform to societal norms. And…cucumbers? Black Business of the Week - The Uplift Laundry Truck https://upliftlaundrytruck.org Wellness Segment - Logan’s (Salmon) Cucumber Salad https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNvCvu25 #ListensLately: Juls, Masego - Perspective Flying Lotus - Garmonbo...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Franchesca Ramsey video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-lvTyoSBv0/?igsh=MW0zenh6Zms2dDZzYQ== Thank you to our Sponsors: Seed - Support your gut health with Seed's DS-01 Daily Synbiotic. Go to https://seed.com/FRIEND and use code 25FRIEND to get 25% off your fi...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we unpack some of our current fears. Big and small. Black Business of the Week - Octavia’s Bookshelf https://www.octaviasbookshelf.com Octavia’s Bookshelf GoFund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/f/octavias-bookshelf-open-its-doors #ListensLately: Jesse Boykins III - Rain Louis York - Have A Little Light Larry June, Cardo & Dej Loaf - Sweet Lady Critical Condition Band -...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we're joined by Model, Musician, DJ and founder of the Stardust party series - Shaun Ross. Black Business of the Week - https://www.hookahhoseatl.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod
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This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the good, the bad and the Kamala Harris. Black Business of the Week - Nail Wraps https://njala.co #ListensLately: India Shawn, Bibi Bourelly - No More Maybes Destin Conrad, Sasha Keable - Auction Amaarae - Sweeeet Raekwon, Nas - Rich and Black BigXthaPlug, Big Yavo - Boy Coi Leroy - We Time Coco & Clair Clair // Aggy Isaiah Falls // Meet Met By The Moon Chi...

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: Quince - Go to https://www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365 day returns Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or a domain Earn In - When you download th...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the future of AI and Music. Black Business of the Week - The Legend of Jericho by Garco B. Huffin https://a.co/d/0jdp7lb9 #ListensLately: FKA Twigs - killer MyaaP - Getting To It Myaap - Automatic Rema - Charm Maeta - DJ Got Me THEY. - Diamonds And Pearls Thank you to our Sponsors: IXL - Visit https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE to get the most effective learnin...