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This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Wendy & Jess of Food Heaven and the Diabetes Digital Podcast. We discuss the link between stress/poor sleep and autoimmune disease, why Black & Brown people are showing higher rates of diabetes, Ozempic, Doctors and Fatphobia, binge eating, intermittent fasting and much much more.

Webby Nomination for The Living For We Podcast. Help Fran win! Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/Public...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.

Tickets to Dustin’s TEDx talk on Saturday, April 20th - https://tedxasbury.com

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we head over to Reddit for AITA (Am I The Asshole) posts.

Black Business of the Week - https://www.stirhouse.com

#ListensLately:

Merges, Kaelin Ellis - cool_v2

Anthony Santos - Voy Pa'lla

Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky, Anderson .Paak - Gangsta

Future & Metro Boomin - Everyday Hustle

Chow Lee ft Nu Sace - Hornitos

Gaza Slim ft Vybez Kartel - Anything a Anything

Moneybagg Yo & Rob49 - Bussin

Res - Two Black Jacks

Thank...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the Hot Topics.

Black Business of the Week - The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary https://www.thepaulineteabar.com

#ListensLately:

Jungle - Back On 74 (Full Crate Remix)

YG Marley - Praise Jah In The Moonlight

SiR - TRYIN' MY HARDEST

SiR - POETRY IN MOTION

Future & Metro Boomin - Fried (She a Vibe)

Kash Doll & Tee Grizzley - Pressin'

Chow Lee - Swag It!

Bossman Dlow ft Glorilla - Finesse

Tierra Whack - TWO NI...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss 3-part investigative docuseries The Program: Cons, Cults & Kidnapping on Netflix.

Black Business of The Week - Dymond CLD Auto Club https://www.dymondcdlauto.com/

Wellness Segment - THE EMBODIMENT COLLECTION IS BACK! https://resonanceapothecary.com/products/embodiment-box?_pos=1&_sid=ac6b3f359&_ss=r

#ListensLately:

Flo Milli - Never Lose Me

Flo Milli - Edible

Flo Milli - Not Sorry

Flo Milli ft Monal...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on Black Cult Leader, Nature Boy - Eligio Bishop, and his Carbon Nation.

Black Business of the Week - https://indigenize.shop

#ListensLately:

Bobby V - Slow Down

Mariah Carey - We Belong Together

Foo Fighters - Best of You

Backstreet Boys - Incomplete

BBE AJ - Slaughter House 3'Mix

OgPurpin ft. Rob49 - COME HERE

Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Who You Wit

ScHool Boy Q ft. Rico Nasty // Pop

Ade...

This week on #TheFriendZone we tap into our Bible Studies. The Story of Samson and Delilah.

Black Business of the Week - Girls Auto Clinic https://www.girlsautoclinic.com

#ListensLately:

Quavo, Takeoff, Gucci Mane - Us vs Them

The Guess Who - These Eyes

Bossman Dlow - Get In With Me

Rob49 & Lil Wayne - Wassam Baby

Quavo - Himothy

Isaiah Falls - Florida Baby

Naomi Sharon - Definition of Love

SZA - Saturn

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on the “Bed Rotting” trend sweeping the internet.

Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901

Black Business of the Week - Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony and Tamia performing their newest single, “Three Little Words”, live on the Tamron Hall Show on Thursday, February 22nd.

Wellness Segment - Check out Neisha...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.

Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté creeps out Fran and Dustin with a conversation about the new tech updates showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.

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Black Business of the Week - First Black-Owned Paint Company https://www.clare.com

Wellness Segment - Alvin Ailey Extension https://www.alvinailey....

This week on #TheFriendZone, we have A LOT to cover. The hosts discuss the month’s Hot Topics.

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Black Business of the Week - Brown Girl Jane Perfume https://browngirljane.com

Wellness Segment - Jasmine Crowe Houston vs the Decatur School System https://x.com/jasminecrowe/status/1749639490757353478?s=20

#ListensLat...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss people losing their hard earned jobs, families and lives for discussing their political and religious beliefs publicly. How much would you be willing to lose to speak up? The hosts share their opposing views.

Black Business of the Week - Diabetes Digital https://diabetesdigital.co

Wellness Segment - Too Good To Go App https://www.toogoodtogo.com

#ListensLately:

Bilal - Soul Sista

Bilal ft Jadakiss...

This week on #TheFriendZone - we’re back!!!! The hosts talk about their month off and tap into the pop culture topics they missed.

#ListensLately:

Kevin Gates - Yonce Freestyle (feat. Sexyy Red &  B.G.)

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2023 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the conversations we brought to the media landscape, reflect on the year as a whole and share our hopes for 2024.

Black Business of the Week - https://www.target.com/b/scotch-porter/-/N-yish4

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we tap into our #BibleStories. Listen to The Story of Abraham & Isaac.

Black Business of the Week - Pair of Thieves (Basics) https://www.target.com/c/underwear-men-s-clothing/pair-of-thieves/-/N-4vr7vZ4yqev

Wellness Segment - Rocket Money App https://www.rocketmoney.com

#ListensLately:

Amaarae - Reckless & Sweet

RAYE ft. 070 Shake - Escapism

Peezy - Rich Steppers

Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes (Astronomyy Remix)

Jo...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.

Black Business of the Week - Made Whole by Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723861/made-whole-by-tiffany-the-budgetnista-aliche

#ListensLately:

Drake - You Broke My Heart

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk not affording school lunch as kids, being embarrassed by thrifting, the unhoused communities in our neighborhoods and taxes.

Black Business of the Week - Black Paper Party https://www.blackpaperparty.com

Wellness Segment - Audiobooks are now available on Spotify Premium https://open.spotify.com

#ListensLately:

Nana Fofie - Troubling 

Cleo Sol - Things Will Get Better 

Cleo Sol - Desire 

Gangsta Boo ft ...