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This week on #TheFriendZone , it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Dustin Ross Live in DC! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 50% off your first purchase of a website or do...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it's officially Spooky Season! Assanté kicks it off by giving us the rundown on the Circleville Letters, small town family secrets and an unsolved mystery. Black Business of the Week - Heated Cake Stands & Dessert Warmers https://velverawarm.com Wellness Segment : Dominican/Afro-Latino Platforms to support: Elaine Feliz https://www.instagram.com/elainefeliz1?stkn=...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we catch up on the latest headlines and Hot Topics. --- Black Business of the Week - Finger Lakes Treehouse https://www.guestreservations.com/finger-lakes-treehouse/booking --- Dustin Ross Live in DC! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Roomie Diaries hosted by Dustin Ross roomiediaries.com --- #ListensLately: SZN4 - Let's Be Clear Zyah Belle, MyGuysMars - What Lovers Do K...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we share our thoughts, research and disappointment around the discourse on Nikole Hannah-Jones ' article in The New York Times - "In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?" The New York Times article - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/magazine/ny-public-schools-black-students-segregation.html Principal Malea Mouton-Fuentes at Willie Brown Middle School...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach yo...

This week on #TheFriendZone , from the Teeth to the Streets - a discussion focusing on cameras tracking everything from cavities to cars and the invasiveness of it all. Black Business of the Week - Portrait Coffee https://portrait.coffee #ListensLately : Wyclef Jean, Harvey Mason, Niia, Theo Croker - French Quarter Washington - Monday Blues Merna - Magic The Cranberries - Dreams (Live At The Londo...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we welcome Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato and Dr. Moriah Brewer , hosts of the new podcast Edges & Everything , to discuss their holistic evaluation of the impact of hair loss, not only as a personal problem, but also in its social impact. Black Business of the Week - SuiteFix https://thesuitefix.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we piggyback off of last week's celebration of 11 years of content creation by also sharing silent L's, failed projects and mistakes we've made along the way. Black Business of the Week - In crust We Trust Pizza shop https://www.incrustwestrustfishtown.com #ListensLately: 702 - Get It Together Donnell Jones - Where I Wanna Be Cleo Sol - Little Things Jermaine Dupri,Ei...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss movies featuring Black actors, roles and scripts - and what happens when representation gets complicated. Black Business of the Week - SPGBK Watches https://www.springbreakwatches.com Wellness Segment - Black Farmers & Gardeners on YouTube Growing Lunch (North Texas) https://www.youtube.com/@Grwnglunch The Prolific Familystead (Georgia) https://www.youtube....

This week on #TheFriendZone , there are things that you need to know, and Dustin's going to make sure that you do. It's time for this week's hot topics. Hop in, Friends! Let's talk about people! Black Business of the Week - Dabtheink https://linktr.ee/Dabtheink #ListensLately: Victoria Monet - Reach Out Baby Rose - When I'm Gone Davion Farris, Jai'Len Josey - Feel Steve Lacy - oh yeah? Larry June,...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we're sharing some of our exclusive Patreon content! Take a listen to The Binge - our TV + Film recapping series on Patreon - where we discussed Unlocked: Family Secrets on HBO Max. In search of truth and healing, six different families revisit the secrets that have haunted them for generations. On this episode, The Preacher's Secret, a preacher's wife guards a 25 yea...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we're sharing some of our exclusive Patreon content! Take a listen to an episode of The Lituation - our Patreon Book Club - where we discussed Phases: A Memoir by Brandy. The Friend Zone returns on Wednesday, August 5th. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod 

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This week on #TheFriendZone , we're joined by our favorite Registered Dietitians - Wendy & Jess of Diabetes Digital to do a mid-year health check-in. We discuss the difference between Perimenopause and Menopause, the recent change from PCOS to PMOS and what it means for your care, Black Women and HRT, Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Fibroids, and so much more. Important Links: Diabe...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! www.dustinrosslive.com Hey Fran Hey ’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d Thank you to our Sponsors: Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order....

This week on #TheFriendZone , we imagine what it would look like to build a museum dedicated to ourselves and the things we'd choose to tell ourselves. Black Business of the Week - Kahawa 1893 https://kahawa1893.com Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery -   www.dustinrosslive.com Hey Fran Hey ’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d Thank you to our Sponsors: Squar...

This week on #TheFriendZone , a round-up of hot topics, also known as the things you need to be aware of so that you can gossip sufficiently. You’re welcome, with love.  Black Business of the Week - Care Free Black Girl LLC https://www.carefreeblackgrl.com Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery -   www.dustinrosslive.com Hey Fran Hey ’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-6383...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we highlight Black and Brown Men's Mental Health by answering questions from the You Good Brand deck of cards. We talk love, heartbreak, friendships, good memories vs bad memories, elder wisdom and more. Grab your deck of You Good? cards here: https://yougoodbrand.com Black Business of the Week - Hue Darling Candle Co https://lonezscents.com Catch Dustin Ross Live! ht...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! www.dustinrosslive.com Hey Fran Hey ’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to l...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the internet as a necessity. From AI and connected technology to convenience, adaptation, and everyday life online, we ask: what are we actually looking for when we log on? Black Business of the Week - https://pigeonly.com #ListensLately: Daley - Lavender Santigold - Starstruck Gwen Stefani - Cool Blue Ivy Carter - Mother May I Burn? Honey Bxby, Queen Naija...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we show support to those who need the laughs after dealing with their family all day at the Memorial Day cookout and/or events. Dustin brings us this week's hilarious HOT TOPICS. You are welcome, and seen. Black Business of the Week - The Jenesis House https://www.thejenesishouse.com Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Hey Fran Hey ’s...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we’re joined by Crissle West of the Crissle’s Couch podcast. We talk all things Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, NatureBoy and Cults, Caterpillar Netflix and the Compliance Film. Black Business of the Week - I Love You, Jocelyn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyFlefn92N8&t=279s Thank you to our Sponsors: Bask & Lather - Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code FRIEND for 20...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Hey Fran Hey ’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d Thank you to our Sponsors: Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your firs...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we're revisiting Carbon Nation after watching Hulu's The Cult of NatureBoy . What once looked like freedom and community reveals a deeper story of control, manipulation, and how it all began. Black Business of the Week - Freddie Estelle https://www.freddieestelle.com #ListensLately: Nomi - Sweet Talk India Shawn - Multiplicity BossMan Dlow, YKNIECE - Chicken Talkin Ba...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we're talking Pop Culture! The news cycle moves fast, but Dustin moves faster. He catches us up on all of the hottest topics that he believes we need to know about, and it goes exactly how you think it will. Black Business of the Week - Howard Family Bookstore https://howardfamilybookstore.myshopify.com #ListensLately: Jai'Len Josey - Truce Ray J - Let It Go Kehlani,...