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The Friend Zone

The Friend Zone

Join @lookatdustin @heyfranhey @heyassante as they explore mental hygiene, cause who in the hell wants a musty brain? TheFriendZone@LoudSpeakersNetwork.com

All Episodes

1:46:03

Blue Goo

The Friend Zone ·

2021/03/17

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself. Black Business of the Week - Jesse Boykins III Merch Shop https://jesseloves.earth (Bonus) Black Business of the Week - Black Stationary Brand https://berootedco.com is now available at Target and on Target.com Thank you to our Sponsors: American Express - Built To Last is a podcast by American Express that highlights the stories, history, and continued legacy of

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1:47:41

Thanos And Angie Stone

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2021/03/10

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assante brings WandaVision to the Hot Button Segment. Black Business of the Week - A Hood Book Club For Grownups https://withjadeandantoinette.com Wellness Segment - NY Clothing Drive https://stmarysclothingdrive.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Activation and other fees and restrictions apply. Terms subject to change. See store for

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2:10:59

Down To The Pearl Milling

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2021/03/03

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings Dr. Seuss gate to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - The Black Hair Experience https://www.theblackhairexperience.com Check out Fran’s Sony Music/Broccoli ANTHEMS episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-fran-hey-aloneness/id1497573270?i=1000511350155 Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - If you’re big on Black culture, you’re big on Little Rock. Home to dozens of Black-owned businesses and restaurants and six sites on the

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2:13:57

Nook And Frannies

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2021/02/24

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss HBO Max’s “Fake Famous” documentary - an inside look at the multi-billion dollar influencer industry. Black Business of the Week - Boso Kitchen http://www.bosokitchen.com Thank you to our Sponsors: American Express - If you haven’t already, check out the debut season of Built To Last and see host Elaine Welteroth explore how the Black business leaders of our past have inspired today’s Black-owned small businesses. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or

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1:42:15

Uhaul Y'all

The Friend Zone ·

2021/02/17

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. Brace yourselves. Black Business of the Week - Black Owned Home Essentials Bundle https://wbbtoo.com/products/5-home-essentials-bundle Thank you to our Sponsors: American Express - If you haven’t already, check out the debut season of Built To Last and see host Elaine Welteroth explore how the Black business leaders of our past have inspired today’s Black-owned small businesses. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you get

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1:57:10

Sarahrivera

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2021/02/10

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assante takes us down obsolete tech memory lane and makes us feel old af. Black Business of the Week - Oakland Yoga Studio https://www.blacktoyoga.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - Home to dozens of black-owned businesses and restaurants and six sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, Little Rock is the perfect spot for your next vacation. Plan your visit today, at https://www.littlerock.com Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy

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2:00:29

I Don't Want To Be Blocked By You, Keyshia

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2021/02/05

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the “Don’t F**k With Cats” true crime docuseries to the Hot Button segment. Black Business of the Week - Plant-based braiding hair https://rebundle.co Wellness Segment - Finishing Touch Hair Remover https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KW9GTT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Fran’s “Attachment vs Authenticity” course at Maryam Hasnaa’s New Earth Mystery School - Sunday, Feb 7

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1:59:06

Bali Broads

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2021/01/20

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the viral Bali twitter thread. Were the young women finessing the system or simply looking for a more easeful life? Let’s discuss. Black Business of the Week - Stamped Marketing https://stamped.stampedelite.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Activation and other fees and restrictions apply. Terms subject to change. See store for

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1:51:30

Denzel Baby

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2021/01/13

We’re baaaaaack! Let’s ease into the new year with a catch up/shoot the shit episode. We have A LOT to cover, lord. Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Activation and other fees and restrictions apply. Terms subject to change. See store for details. Headspace - Head to https://www.headspace.com/FRIENDZONE for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL, with access to Headspace’s full library

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1:58:22

Quincy Baby

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2020/12/09

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We step into The Crime Zone with the unsolved mystery of Lester Eubanks. Black Business of the Week - Plentyfull Brows https://plentyfull-brows.myshopify.com Wellness Segment - https://movingart.com/netflix Thank you to our Sponsors: Hello Tushy - This is a special offer for our listeners, go to https://hellotushy.com/FRIENDZONE for TEN PERCENT OFF True Botanicals - Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF your FIRST purchase at

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1:58:22

Upper Krust Kocktails

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2020/12/02

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a Dustin Ross takeover. We discuss #twerkgate at the True Kitchen & Kocktails restaurant in Dallas, TX. The Friend Zone Merch Shop - https://shopfriendzone.bigcartel.com Black Business of the Week - Black Woman Owned Stationary Company https://berootedco.com Wellness Segment - Virtual Crackling Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=015Zq0fKDmE&feature=emb_title Thank you to our Sponsors: Headspace - Headspace is your daily dose of mindfulness in the

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1:48:05

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam

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2020/11/25

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s another shoot the shit episode. Seasonal blues, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Grammy snubs and more randomness. Shop our Merch (available Friday, November 27th at midnight EST) https://www.ShopFriendZone.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - What a year 2020 has been. If the holiday season is feeling less like the cherry on top, and more like the straw that broke the camel’s back, Sanvello can help. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression, or just

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1:36:20

A Good Time Girl

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2020/11/18

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - Tis the season to be jolly? …for who exactly? If the “most wonderful time of year” actually feels like the most stressful, Sanvello can help. Sanvello has everything you need to manage stress and feel better, all in one app, including teletherapy, coaching, self-care tools, and a community that gets it. Get free premium and coaching for 2 weeks by visiting

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1:37:15

Twenty Twenty

The Friend Zone ·

2020/11/11

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We share our 2020 highs, lows and expectations, with some stories and jokes in between. Black Business of the Week - https://www.blackfashionfair.org Wellness Segment - Paradise Resin https://www.etsy.com/listing/519156674/paradise-resin-blend?ref=shop_home_active_47&crt=1 Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - Tis the season to be jolly? …for who exactly? If the “most wonderful time of year” actually feels like the most stressful,

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2:09:19

Deity of Education

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2020/11/04

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover. We discuss the relationship dynamics (red flags) witnessed on Tamar Braxton’s latest show, “Get Ya Life”. Black Business of the Week - Tri-State Podcast Studio https://www.oneofoneproductions.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - Tis the season to be jolly? ...for who exactly? If the “most wonderful time of year” actually feels like the most stressful, Sanvello can help. Sanvello has everything you need to manage stress and feel

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1:37:51

The Vow

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2020/10/28

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the HBO 9-part documentary series, “The Vow” - about the NXIVM sex cult. What are the personality traits that make certain people more susceptible to cults? What makes someone a follower? And someone a leader? We share our thoughts and personal experiences. Thank you to our Sponsors: FightCamp - If you’re looking for a workout that keeps you engaged, learning, excited, and motivate — a workout that’s never boring — you’ve got to check out Fight Camp! They

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1:59:27

Nursing School

The Friend Zone ·

2020/10/21

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Honey - These days, it feels like online shopping is the only shopping we really do. Please feel free to share a personal story of how often you shop online and why you love it! That’s where today’s sponsor – Honey – comes in. It’s the FREE browser extension that scours the Internet for promo codes and  automatically applies the best one

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1:26:20

What Was The Reason

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2020/10/14

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We discuss purpose. Is it a concept you buy into? Black Business of the Week - http://www.haremesque.com Wellness Segment - Curl Mix - https://www.curlmix.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Away - Away products are designed to last a lifetime: If any part of your suitcase breaks, Away’s standout customer service team will arrange to have it fixed or replaced. And it gets better: There’s a 100-day trial on everything Away makes. Take the

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2:02:39

4 Da 304's

The Friend Zone ·

2020/10/07

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! We discuss open relationships and marriages. Black Business of the Week - Mandii B’s new women’s health subscription service https://www.officialboxowner.com Wellness Segment: Acure Clarifying Shampoo https://acure.com/curiously-clarifying-shampoo.html Rizos Curls - https://rizoscurls.com Curl Mix - https://www.curlmix.com Thank you to our Sponsors: NHTSA - Distracted driving is a serious problem on our roadways leading to the deaths

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2:00:01

Reclaiming My Internet

The Friend Zone ·

2020/09/30

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss The Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix, racist algorithms and brands taking advantage of black creators. Wellness Segment - Blue Light Glasses for Kids https://www.calmoptics.com Black Business of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/marcellelashleykabore Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

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