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The Friend Zone

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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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03:13:16

Caught Up In The Rapture

The Friend Zone ·

2025/09/24

This week on #TheFriendZone, you asked us the questions and we answered them! The Q&A episode.Black Business of the Week - Billie Gene Body https://billiegenebody.comThank 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.Leesa - Go to www.leesa.com for 30% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code FRIEND, exclusive for our

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01:21:57

Do It For The Vine

The Friend Zone ·

2025/09/17

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.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord

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03:00:39

I Got Your Number Hussy

The Friend Zone ·

2025/09/10

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Unknown Number: The High School Catfish documentary on Netflix.Black Business of the Week - Fierce By Dre Fashion Hub https://www.fiercebydre.com#ListensLately:Christian McBride, Antoinette Henry - Come Rain Or Come Shine Yukimi, Little Dragon - Sad Makeup Amel Larrieux - Get Up Quin- ZiP Lizzo - IDGAS Counting Crows - Hanginaround Johnny Venus - Shooter Ella Mai - Tell HerLady Wray - Be A WitnessThank you to our Sponsors:Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer

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02:35:33

Don't Be A Bridget

The Friend Zone ·

2025/09/03

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk TikTok story times, a lack of professionalism and AI customer service.#ListensLately:Destin Conrad, Terrace Martin - wASH U AWAYAlabama Shakes - Another LifeJai'Len Josey - FreakBlack Queen - Witcha DudeOffset - Love You DownMariah Carey - You're Mine (Eternal)Lil Mo, Fabolous - 4EverJae Stephens - AfterbodyJai'Len Josey - Southern DelicacyFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon

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02:14:06

Solomon Springer Povich

The Friend Zone ·

2025/08/27

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re having Bible Study. The Story of Solomon and The Baby.Black Business of the Week - Dr. Bobbi https://bigmouthtoothbrush.comWellness Segment - UCLA Article “How To Keep Your Digestive System Healthy As You Age” https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/how-keep-your-digestive-system-healthy-you-age#ListensLately:TAVE, Kenyon Dixon, Stacy Barthe - Into YouDaniel Caesar - Call On MeAmber Mark - Let Me Love YouArlene MC - MamaZotaJon Secada - Just Another DayMariah the

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03:30:33

Shoutout To Everybody, I Had Fun

The Friend Zone ·

2025/08/21

This week on #TheFriendZone, we're celebrating 10 years! Join us on our trip down memory lane.Black Business of the Week - iFly Youth https://ifly-youth.orgThank you to our Sponsors:IXL Learning - The Friend Zone listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at https://www.ixl.com/friendzoneRocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/zoneSquarespace - Head over to

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02:29:26

Hit Her With A Baguette

The Friend Zone ·

2025/08/13

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:Wayfair - Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.wayfair.comSquarespace - 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.Mint

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03:04:02

Phone Rotting

The Friend Zone ·

2025/08/06

This week on #TheFriendZone, we assess our digital spending habits.Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross interview with DVNTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBgH1IVROnMBlack Business of the Week - Black Doula Services “Douwella” https://www.douwella.com#ListensLately:India Shawn ft. Lucky Day - Cotton Candy BlvdRobert Glasper ft. Ant Clemons - Heaven's HereAlex Isley - Thank You For A Lovely TimeAmerie - That's What U RWebbie ft. Boosie Badazz - Full of Dat ShitFreedom

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03:10:47

Just The Fartsy

The Friend Zone ·

2025/07/30

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the month’s Hot Topics.Catch Dustin Ross live on tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Harbor82 Wellness https://harbor82wellness.com#ListensLately:Mariah Carey - Type Dangerous - The Remix of the GodsMariah Carey ft Shenseea, Kehlani - Sugar Sweet October London - Touch On MeYing Yang Twins ft. Avant - Bedroom BoomClipse, Ab-Liva - Inglorious BastardsClipse, Pharrell Williams - So Far Ahead21 Savage, Project Pat & Coupe - ICED

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02:50:41

Crab Legs & Karaoke

The Friend Zone ·

2025/07/23

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re back from break and doing a mid-year mental health check-in.Black Business of the Week - LYS Beauty https://lysbeauty.comWellness Segment - Skyelight - Plant-based incense and candles SkyeLightLiving.com#ListensLately:Kevin Ross - Love In The MiddleZyah Belle ft. Dende - AutomaticRooney - When Did Your Heart Go MissingSophie - BippStevie Wonder - A Place In The SunMobb Deep - Win or LoseJoe Jackson - Steppin OutLil Durk ft. Jhene Aiko - Can't Hide ItKey Glock - She

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00:50:22

The Binge - Forever Netflix S1E1 Recap [Patreon Teaser]

The Friend Zone ·

2025/07/16

This month on #TheBinge, we're watching Forever Netflix - An American Teen Drama television series adaptation of the book Forever by Judy Blume. Created and Directed by Mara Brock Akil. Join us for a sneak peek into S1E1 of our full series recap available now on Patreon."Forever," a Netflix series inspired by Judy Blume's 1975 novel, follows two Black teens, Keisha and Justin, as they navigate their first love in 2018 Los Angeles. The story explores their journey of exploring identities and the

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00:41:36

The Binge - Sinners Recap [Patreon Teaser]

The Friend Zone ·

2025/07/09

In honor of the Sinners Film joining streaming services this week, we're publishing a teaser of our Patreon recap from May 2025.The 2025 supernatural horror film written, directed and produced by Ryan Coogler:"Sinners is set in 1933 in the Mississippi Delta, where Black sharecroppers still work the cotton fields nearly 60 years after the end of slavery. Jim Crow laws bear down on these industrious communities, while the Ku Klux Klan lurks at the edges, ready to pounce. Amidst that oppression and

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01:36:13

Burning Zipper

The Friend Zone ·

2025/07/02

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:Big Freedia - ChurchFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!

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02:02:36

Future-Proof or Foolish

The Friend Zone ·

2025/06/25

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Future-Proofing?Black Business of the Week - CPR Wrap https://cprwrap.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopZWTfrpQm4T7oDHMV9ktv1PJDCOdLneCAgf9gD-AywFHI8xxv1Wellness Segment - Naked Pea Protein https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBIUGA2?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=B00NBIUGA2&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.HAUA0IPFBTSX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1#ListensLately:Charlie Puth ft. Kehlani - Done For MeSticks & Stonez ft. Liv East - You're MyKevin Gates -

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02:24:01

Dirty Old Man

The Friend Zone ·

2025/06/18

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Uncle Phill’s https://www.eatunclephills.comWellness Segment - Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt https://www.pillarsyogurt.com#ListensLately:Terrace Martin, Kenyon Dixon - See You LaterJack Dine, Tone Stith - Letting You RunDAMEDAME*, Jorja Smith - FREEDOMFuture, Lil Uzi - All BadClipse, Pusha T & No Malice - Ace TrumpetsSnoh Aalegra - Nothing To MeIndia Shawn

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02:39:56

Chickens For KFC

The Friend Zone ·

2025/06/12

This week on #TheFriendZone, we vent about this shit show of an Administration and share some theories.Articles for Reference:NBC News - Wife and 5 children of Boulder attack suspect in ICE custody https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-boulder-attack-suspect-taken-ice-custody-dhs-chief-krisi-noem-s-rcna210711NBC News - Travel Ban Live Updates https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/trump-travel-ban-live-updates-rcna211728NBC News - The Trump franchise is expanding in the Middle East -

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01:32:46

Saying "My Husband" Is Crazy

The Friend Zone ·

2025/06/04

This week on #TheFriendZone it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No Segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself.Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.orgThank 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

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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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