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The Friend Zone

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300 episodes · Explicit

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?

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  1. A Briefcase of Spaghetti

    · 2 h 37 min · Episode 500 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the end of our 2025 Spooky Season! An intersection of Bible Study and The Crime Zone. Black Business of the Week - Undomesticated Podcast Hosted by Michael Arceneaux and Candace…

  2. Apartment 603

    · 2 h 59 min · Episode 499 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re still in the Crime Zone. Death In Apartment 603 - What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? Black Business of the Week - Son of James https://sonofjames.co Wellness Segment - Black Girls…

  3. The Heavy Show

    · 1 h 35 min · Episode 498 · Explicit

    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. Catch Dustin Ross Live! - https://www.dustinrosslive.com Thank you to our…

  4. The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos

    · 3 h 18 min · Episode 497 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s another Crime Zone episode! The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos. Black Business of the Week - Chandler Advocacy Firm https://chandleradvocacy.com #ListensLately: Immature - Never…

  5. Three Hots And A Got

    · 2 h 33 min · Episode 496 · Explicit

    This month on #TheFriendZone, we’re officially in our spooky season! We kick off Crime Zone October with the case of The Caldwell Triple Homicide. Black Business of the Week - Saint Heron Library…

  6. Caught Up In The Rapture

    · 3 h 13 min · Episode 495 · Explicit

    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.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head…

  7. Do It For The Vine

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 494 · Explicit

    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…

  8. I Got Your Number Hussy

    · 3 h 01 min · Episode 493 · Explicit

    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…

  9. Don't Be A Bridget

    · 2 h 36 min · Episode 492 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk TikTok story times, a lack of professionalism and AI customer service. #ListensLately: Destin Conrad, Terrace Martin - wASH U AWAY Alabama Shakes - Another Life Jai'Len Josey -…

  10. Solomon Springer Povich

    · 2 h 14 min · Episode 491 · Explicit

    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.com Wellness Segment - UCLA Article “How To Keep Your…

  11. Shoutout To Everybody, I Had Fun

    · 3 h 31 min · Episode 490 · Explicit

    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.org Thank you to our Sponsors: IXL Learning - The Friend Zone…

  12. Hit Her With A Baguette

    · 2 h 29 min · Episode 489 · Explicit

    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…

  13. Phone Rotting

    · 3 h 04 min · Episode 488 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we assess our digital spending habits. Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Dustin Ross interview with DVNTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBgH1IVROnM Black…

  14. Just The Fartsy

    · 3 h 11 min · Episode 487 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the month’s Hot Topics. Catch Dustin Ross live on tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Harbor82 Wellness https://harbor82wellness.com…

  15. Crab Legs & Karaoke

    · 2 h 51 min · Episode 486 · Explicit

    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.com Wellness Segment - Skyelight - Plant-based incense and…

  16. The Binge - Forever Netflix S1E1 Recap [Patreon Teaser]

    · 50 min · Episode 485 · Explicit

    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…

  17. The Binge - Sinners Recap [Patreon Teaser]

    · 42 min · Episode 484 · Explicit

    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:…

  18. Burning Zipper

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 483 · Explicit

    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 - Church Follow us online: Twitter -…

  19. Future-Proof or Foolish

    · 2 h 03 min · Episode 482 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Future-Proofing? Black Business of the Week - CPR Wrap https://cprwrap.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopZWTfrpQm4T7oDHMV9ktv1PJDCOdLneCAgf9gD-AywFHI8xxv1 Wellness Segment - Naked Pea Protein…

  20. Dirty Old Man

    · 2 h 24 min · Episode 481 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics. Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Uncle Phill’s https://www.eatunclephills.com Wellness Segment -…

  21. Chickens For KFC

    · 2 h 40 min · Episode 480 · Explicit

    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…

  22. Saying "My Husband" Is Crazy

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 479 · Explicit

    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.com Dustin Ross Live at…

  23. Blue Ribbon Beauty Queen

    · 2 h 36 min · Episode 478 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk AI…relationships? Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Dustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.org Black Business of the…

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

    · 1 h 56 min · Episode 477 · Explicit

    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 -…

  25. A Low Maintenance Friendship

    · 2 h 24 min · Episode 476 · Explicit

    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…

  26. In This Dancery

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 475 · Explicit

    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.com Thank you to our…

  27. Aging Out Loud

    · 2 h 30 min · Episode 474 · Explicit

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk aging, evolving and preparing for our next steps. Black Business of the Week - Just Move Supplements https://justmovesupplements.com Wellness Segment - Power Outage in Spain,…

  28. From A Vehicle

    · 2 h 33 min · Episode 473

    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:…

  29. Fantasiaba

    · 3 h 09 min · Episode 472 · Explicit

    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…

  30. Black Or White

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 471 · Explicit

    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:…

  31. That Must Be A New One

    · 2 h 15 min · Episode 470 · Explicit

    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…

  32. Moved To Chorus

    · 2 h 17 min · Episode 469 · Explicit

    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…

  33. Stacked Like Jenga - Featuring Jade & XD

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 468 · Explicit

    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…

  34. Rent-A-Man

    · 1 h 46 min · Episode 467 · Explicit

    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,…

  35. Heavy Conversation

    · 2 h 22 min · Episode 466

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Fatphobia. Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March…

  36. The Embattled Housewife

    · 3 h 09 min · Episode 465

    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 &…

  37. Assigned Meaning

    · 2 h 36 min · Episode 464

    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…

  38. Shoulda Been Passed

    · 1 h 21 min · Episode 463

    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…

  39. Her Neck, Her Back, Her Van

    · 3 h 11 min · Episode 462

    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…

  40. Love Your Family

    · 2 h 29 min · Episode 461

    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:…

  41. Older Women Having A Good Time

    · 3 h 13 min · Episode 460

    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…

  42. John Leguizamo

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 459

    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…

  43. Best of 2024 - The Friend Zone

    · 2 h 53 min · Episode 458

    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…

  44. But Then The Lamp Looked Weird - The 2024 Wrap-Up

    · 3 h 21 min · Episode 457

    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 The Friend Zone returns on Wednesday, January 15th Black…

  45. I Had To Hear Her Sing That Song

    · 1 h 58 min · Episode 456

    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…

  46. Game Is Blind

    · 2 h 47 min · Episode 455

    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_…

  47. Wok It Out

    · 2 h 41 min · Episode 454

    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 -…

  48. Picking Up Steam

    · 2 h 27 min · Episode 453

    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 -…

  49. Woo Woo WAP

    · 1 h 22 min · Episode 452 · Explicit

    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…

  50. American Nightmare

    · 2 h 37 min · Episode 451

    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…

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