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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: info@thefriendzonepodcast.com #TheFriendZone

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All Episodes

01:50:01

Keep It 2 Virgils

The Friend Zone ·

2020/06/03

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on looting vs peaceful protesting, police strategically placing bricks and hammers around the city, influencers doing it for the gram and more. Wellness Segment - Community Resources: Mental Health Professionals working Pro Bono https://twitter.com/ajscribes/status/1267142268571410433?s=20 Lawyers Assisting Arrested Protestors Pro Bono https://twitter.com/riyakatariax/status/1266856139536207872?s=20 List of Black Owned Farms + Food Gardens

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01:39:03

Digicel A Fi Mi Cell

The Friend Zone ·

2020/05/27

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the sh*t episode. No segments. No hot button issue. Just whatever comes up as we go. Black Business of the Week - Resume Builder GrammarGoddessNYC@gmail.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ben & Jerry’s - Ben & Jerry’s three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts are a new twist on vegan euphoria. So many Non-Dairy flavors, so little time. Ben & Jerry’s has three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts made with sunflower butter. The Ben & Jerry’s

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01:47:58

Corona Crushing

The Friend Zone ·

2020/05/20

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assanté Smith takeover. We share stories of finding new love interests, hooking up and dating during quarantine. Black Business of the Week - Plant Subscription Service https://grounded-plants.com Wellness Segment - Laughter is the best Medicine https://www.tiktok.com/@jasonderulo Thank you to our Sponsors: Planned Parenthood - Right now, the last thing you need to worry about is your sexual and reproductive health care. That’s why Planned

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01:55:55

End of the Road

The Friend Zone ·

2020/05/13

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover. He uses the Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion Special as the backdrop to a conversation about friends, expectations and the shame of friend breakups. Black Business of the Week - Hand Sanitizer Gel http://ixorabb.com/Hand-Sanitizer-Gel_p_138.html Wellness Segment - A Meditative Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMeditativeMind Thank you to our Sponsors: Planned Parenthood - Right now, the last thing you need

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01:49:00

Good Kid Mad City

The Friend Zone ·

2020/05/06

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we get into our psychology bag. A discussion around the dangers of being raised as the “good kid” in the household, and the mental and emotional challenges that appear later in life, as a result. Twitter clip from the Hot Button Segment - https://twitter.com/meenaharris/status/1255224716178198529?s=21 Black Business of the Week - Wired Foundations http://wiredfoundations.com Wellness Segment - Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote drops an incredible playlist for our

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01:38:35

Toosie Slide Out The UFO

The Friend Zone ·

2020/04/29

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, there’s no hot button. No segments. We freestyle and talk about whatever comes up. Aliens, Robot popstars, the Mars project, and more funny randomness. Black Business of the Week - The XD Experience on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thexdexperience Thank you to our Sponsors: Door Dash - Delivery is more than just pizza in 2020. With a selection of your favorite flavors from across the globe, you can order world cuisine from the comfort of your living room

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01:41:20

Groundhog Day

The Friend Zone ·

2020/04/22

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. Still thawing out from 4/20 festivities, brace yourselves trying to follow along. Black Business of the Week - Career Coaching Resource https://doublemcoaching.com Wellness Segment - Free mental health resources: Liberate - Meditation app for POC https://liberatemeditation.com Headspace - Guided meditations, breathing and sleep tools https://www.headspace.com Insight Timer - Archive of meditations and sounds

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01:27:07

Shout Out To Barbara

The Friend Zone ·

2020/04/15

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! Inspired by the recent release of The Clark Sister’s movie, we discuss family, religion and the moral compass. Black Business of the Week - Online Beauty Supply https://www.lovleebeautysupplies.com Wellness Segment - Black Chefs + recipes Food Heaven Made Easy (blog) https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com Fit Men Cook (blog) https://fitmencook.com Rachel Ama (youtube) https://www.youtube.com/rachelama Tabitha Brown (tiktok)

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01:31:59

Nothing Was The Same

The Friend Zone ·

2020/04/08

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we step into the Twilight Zone. In Psychology, a false memory refers to cases in which people remember events differently from the way they happened or remember events that never happened at all. But what does it mean when a large group of people collectively misremember an event or experience? We scan some of our (collective) childhood memories in search of the real and imagined. Black Business of the Week - Blk & Bold

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01:59:27

Sitting Up In My Room

The Friend Zone ·

2020/04/03

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a quarantine mental health check-in with each other and those of you listening. We also share the range of ways we’ve been staying afloat during these times. Black Business of the Week - Idea to Launch Academy (Podcasting School) by Carla Wilmaris https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Bevel - This episode is brought to you by Bevel, a head-to-toe personal care brand built for Black Men. We’d like to introduce you to the

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01:54:55

Inside The Podcasters Studio

The Friend Zone ·

2020/03/25

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante takeover! In honor of the passing of James Lipton, we answer “Inside The Actors Studio” style interview questions. Black Business of the Week: Imani Miller’s Ghanaian Wax Print Face Masks https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GHXeWJJIU/?igshid=fs6z4mj9ln80 Thank you to our Sponsors: LOLA - Introducing LOLA, a female-founded company offering a line of organic cotton tampons, pads, liners and biodegradable, all-natural cleansing wipes. LOLA products

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01:55:00

Love and Chilled Cow

The Friend Zone ·

2020/03/18

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a Dustin Ross takeover. Listen as he walks us through an “end of days” style questionnaire. Is there someone you didn’t sleep with that you’re now rethinking? Who still needs to forgive you for something you said or did? What’s a risk you’re now ready to take? And much more... Wellness Segment: Free archive (website + app) of 35k meditations, nature sounds, ambient backgrounds and more for your healing practices https://insighttimer.com Black Business

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01:32:11

The 30-Year-Old Secret

The Friend Zone ·

2020/03/11

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we stepped back into The Crime Zone. We found an eerie story on a Reddit “confessions” thread about a family, their sociopathic baby and a haunting secret. Black Business of the Week - Jeff Jenkins https://www.chubbydiaries.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Native - Many conventional deodorants contain aluminum, which forms a plug in your sweat glands to keep you from sweating. But Native’s deodorant is made without aluminum, so you can feel better about what

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02:08:01

A Frozen Potato

The Friend Zone ·

2020/03/04

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we take it easy, catching up on our 2020 thus far and discussing whatever random topics come to mind. Black Business of the Week - The Honey Pot (Plant-based hygiene products) https://thehoneypot.co Thank you to our Sponsors: Bevel - This episode is brought to you by Bevel, a head-to-toe personal care brand built for Black Men. This year Bevel is introducing a new lineup of products built for your skin, and your hair. We’d like to introduce you to the Bevel

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01:49:38

Radical Transparency

The Friend Zone ·

2020/02/26

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings up Carlton + Diamond from #LoveIsBlind Netflix and whether or not radical transparency is necessary in a relationship. Black Business of the Week: Wellness Segment: Music to think, chill, read and study to. Chilled Cow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ4gkVC6NrvII8umztf0Ow ChillHop Music https://www.youtube.com/user/Chillhopdotcom Majestic Casual https://www.youtube.com/user/majesticcasual Assanté’s “We Belong Here” event with The Huffington

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02:15:22

Many Drops of Water - Featuring The Budgetnista

The Friend Zone ·

2020/02/19

“Many drops of water does a mighty river make”. On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined once again by the one and only, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, to answer all of your financial questions and concerns. Visit JoinLRA.com for Tiffany’s discounted “Live Rich Academy” rate for our Friend Zone listeners. Black Business of the Week: Just Latasha’s “Inner Actions” - Black Sketch Comedy Series http://www.seedandspark.com/fund/inner-actions Thank you to our Sponsors: NBC’s Good Girls -

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01:48:28

Reasonably Straight

The Friend Zone ·

2020/02/12

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté takes over and shares his tech research on the future of self-driving cars. Black Business of the Week: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche’s new children’s book, “Happy Birthday Mali More” https://malimore.com The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret style seating Full dinner menu available Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: NBC’s Good Girls - America’s favorite

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01:34:46

Wash Your Hands

The Friend Zone ·

2020/02/05

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we talk about the Coronavirus, look through a timeline of outbreaks we’ve endured in our lifetime and discuss which ones have made our tin foil (conspiracy) hats tingle. The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Available Tons of special guests! Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Black Business of the Week: Girls With Knowledge http://www.iamagwk.com Thank you to our

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01:44:42

The Grandmama Is The Baby

The Friend Zone ·

2020/01/29

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin takes us on a wild Reddit ride. Black Business of the Week - Santana Caress’ La Clinica De Comida: https://www.gofundme.com/f/la-clinica-de-comida-the-food-clinic?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Available Tons of special guests! Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our

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01:50:37

No Hemo, Yes Hemo

The Friend Zone ·

2020/01/22

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assante does a tech roundup, Fran shares details of her terrible weekend and Dustin has some words for Nene. The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Service Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: Children of Virtue and Vengeance - This episode is brought to you by CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller and stunning sequel

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