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The Friend Zone

Loud Speakers Network

Listen along every Wednesday as Dustin Ross, Hey Fran Hey & Assanté explore mental health, mental wealth and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain? Send inquiries and questions to: TheFriendZone@loudspeakersnetwork.com #TheFriendZone

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02:36:16

Blue Ribbon Beauty Queen

The Friend Zone ·

2025/05/29

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk AI…relationships?Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.orgBlack Business of the Week - Ashley Coleman’s Permission To Write Community https://www.permissiontowrite.orgWellness Segment - Adriana Smith’s GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-adrianas-family-during-this-heartbreaking-journeyNPR Article about Adriana Smith’s story -

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01:55:39

Types of 'Pecia - Featuring Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato

The Friend Zone ·

2025/05/21

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.mdCatch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Hope In Her, Inc https://hopeinherinc.comThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go

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02:24:02

A Low Maintenance Friendship

The Friend Zone ·

2025/05/14

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-badAre Low Maintenance Friends Actually Good For Us or Are We Just Being Lazy?

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01:53:50

In This Dancery

The Friend Zone ·

2025/05/07

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.comThank 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 website or domain.Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friendFollow us online:Twitter

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02:29:46

Aging Out Loud

The Friend Zone ·

2025/04/30

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk aging, evolving and preparing for our next steps.Black Business of the Week - Just Move Supplements https://justmovesupplements.comWellness 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 SecretsDestin Conrad - So NiceKhruangbin - Friday MorningMyaap - FairyAdam Lambert - Whataya Want From MeWalk The Moon - Talking Is Hard (expanded

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02:33:18

From A Vehicle

The Friend Zone ·

2025/04/23

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Nude Barre https://nudebarre.comWellness Segment - Road Runners Sport https://www.roadrunnersports.com#ListensLately:Destin Conrad - Kissing In PublicThreetwenty - Blessed Like ThatMazzy Star - Fade Into YouOhio Players - EcstasyOne Way - Pull Fancy Dancer/ Pull (Part I)Peter Bjorn and John - AmsterdamCharlie xcx - Everything Is RomanticKeri Hilson - Love41 - No Love (feat.24mmy)Thank you to our

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03:09:10

Fantasiaba

The Friend Zone ·

2025/04/16

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk hyper-consumerism, dopamine hits and viral TikTok products.Black Business of the Week - Untouched Blooms https://untouchedblooms.comWellness Segment - The Wash House https://www.portland.gov/homelessness-impact-reduction/city-laundry-program#ListensLately:Snoh Aalegra - In Your EyesQ-Tip - Let's RideSinead Harnett - Thinkin LessMoney Man & Rio Da Yung Og - CardioBabyface Ray & 42 Dugg - Ron ArtestKeri Hilson - Where Did He GoChris Lake, Amber Mark - In My

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01:54:20

Black Or White

The Friend Zone ·

2025/04/09

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 WhamieeThank 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 website or domain.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONEFollow us

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02:15:28

That Must Be A New One

The Friend Zone ·

2025/04/02

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.comWellness Segment - The Mona Cut in NYC https://www.themonacut.com#ListensLately:Denzel Curry ft. Saul Williams, Bridget Perez - MentalYukimi ft. Little Dragon, Lianna La Havas - Stream of ConsciousnessAmerie - MineWhitesnake - Here I Go Again '87Icewear Vezzo ft. Big Sean, Peezy - Worth SomethingBeyonce - JealousNLE Choppa ft Carey

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02:16:56

Moved To Chorus

The Friend Zone ·

2025/03/26

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy’s Kitchen https://www.yummytummysny.comWellness Segment - STD Clinic Closing in Portland https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Miuyz5c3hAP0GSv5EONSk30NoDa1JnH/view?usp=sharing#ListensLately:Lady Gaga - So Happy I Could DieEJ Ross - SuperficialEJ Ross - Blind https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2WQ8FxFThe Sequence - I Don't Need Your LoveThe Sequence - Can You Feel ItJungle - (Full Crate Remix) Back On 74HEALTH -

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01:59:19

Stacked Like Jenga - Featuring Jade & XD

The Friend Zone ·

2025/03/19

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.comThank 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 website or domain.Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going

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01:45:39

Rent-A-Man

The Friend Zone ·

2025/03/12

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 17thhttps://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd--w8nhscThank 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

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02:21:44

Heavy Conversation

The Friend Zone ·

2025/03/05

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Fatphobia.Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17thhttps://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd--w8nhscBlack Business of the Week - EADEM Lip Balm https://eadem.co and https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranheyTeen Vogue’s latest on the horrific history of Retin - Ahttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/retinol-skincare-ingredient-historyWellness Segment - @Naj_ToTheJayy’s

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03:08:41

The Embattled Housewife

The Friend Zone ·

2025/02/26

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 IIOutkast - Elevators (Me & You) Goodie Mob - Cell TherapyOutkast - Vibrate Yolanda Be Cool ft. Jonjon - SegundaKash Doll - Nothin NewOutkast - Two Dope BoyzNia Smith - Reckless Soul (alt version)Muni Long - Slow GrindThank you to our Sponsor:Nutrafol - $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you

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02:36:25

Assigned Meaning

The Friend Zone ·

2025/02/19

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-a0u342Black Business of the Week - Nafees Innovations STEM workshops https://nafeesino.comWellness Segment - Hillmantok

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01:21:19

Shoulda Been Passed

The Friend Zone ·

2025/02/12

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/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon -

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03:06:16

Her Neck, Her Back, Her Van

The Friend Zone ·

2025/02/05

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.comWellness Segment - Offgrid Homestead Fam https://www.tiktok.com/@offgridhomesteadfamBlack Farmers Index - https://blackfarmersindex.comFarm Fresh 24/7 - https://farmfresh247.com#ListensLately:Benson Boone - Beautiful Things Raye - Oscar Winning Tears Sir Charles Jones ft. Pokey Bear - Wherever I Lay My BoneJamie XX ft Young Thug - I Know There's

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02:28:31

Love Your Family

The Friend Zone ·

2025/01/29

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re attending Bible Study. The Sortie of Schechem.Black Business of the Week - Crab and Catfish Co https://crabandcatfishco.comWellness Segment - Immigrant Defense links + resources:Immigrant Defense Project - https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.orgPenn State Law x American Immigration Lawyers Association - https://pennstatelaw.psu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/pdfs/Immigrants/Public_Customize.pdfNational Immigrant Justice Center - https://immigrantjustice.orgACLU

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03:12:35

Older Women Having A Good Time

The Friend Zone ·

2025/01/22

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-directoryEvacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321Displaced Black

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01:11:51

John Leguizamo

The Friend Zone ·

2025/01/15

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) 291-4691The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Repairs (310) 913-2321Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory via AfroPunk -

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