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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...

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:/...