The Friend Zone
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
Episodes
This week on #TheFriendZone, from the Teeth to the Streets - a discussion focusing on cameras tracking everything from cavities to cars and the invasiveness of it all.
Black Business of the Week - Portrait Coffee https://portrait.coffee
#ListensLately:
Wyclef Jean, Harvey Mason, Niia, Theo Croker - French Quarter
Washington - Monday Blues
Merna - Magic
The Cranberries - Dreams (Live At The London Astoria II 1994)
Trap Dickey & Key Glo...
This week on #TheFriendZone, we welcome Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato and Dr. Moriah Brewer, hosts of the new podcast Edges & Everything, to discuss their holistic evaluation of the impact of hair loss, not only as a personal problem, but also in its social impact.
Black Business of the Week - SuiteFix https://thesuitefix.com
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we piggyback off of last week's celebration of 11 years of content creation by also sharing silent L's, failed projects and mistakes we've made along the way.
Black Business of the Week - In crust We Trust Pizza shop https://www.incrustwestrustfishtown.com
#ListensLately:
702 - Get It Together
Donnell Jones - Where I Wanna Be
Cleo Sol - Little Things
Jermaine Dupri,Eightball, Too Short, Mr. Black & ...
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.
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss movies featuring Black actors, roles and scripts - and what happens when representation gets complicated.
Black Business of the Week - SPGBK Watches https://www.springbreakwatches.com
Wellness Segment - Black Farmers & Gardeners on YouTube
Growing Lunch (North Texas) https://www.youtube.com/@Grwnglunch
The Prolific Familystead (Georgia) https://www.youtube.com/@theprolificfamilystead
Life...
This week on #TheFriendZone, there are things that you need to know, and Dustin's going to make sure that you do. It's time for this week's hot topics. Hop in, Friends! Let's talk about people!
Black Business of the Week - Dabtheink https://linktr.ee/Dabtheink
#ListensLately:
Victoria Monet - Reach Out
Baby Rose - When I'm Gone
Davion Farris, Jai'Len Josey - Feel
Steve Lacy - oh yeah?
Larry June, Swizz Beatz - Flex
Hurricane Wisdom...
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're sharing some of our exclusive Patreon content! Take a listen to The Binge - our TV + Film recapping series on Patreon - where we discussed Unlocked: Family Secrets on HBO Max. In search of truth and healing, six different families revisit the secrets that have haunted them for generations. On this episode, The Preacher's Secret, a preacher's wife guards a 25 year old secret to protect her family a...
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're sharing some of our exclusive Patreon content! Take a listen to an episode of The Lituation - our Patreon Book Club - where we discussed Phases: A Memoir by Brandy.
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we're joined by our favorite Registered Dietitians - Wendy & Jess of Diabetes Digital to do a mid-year health check-in. We discuss the difference between Perimenopause and Menopause, the recent change from PCOS to PMOS and what it means for your care, Black Women and HRT, Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Fibroids, and so much more.
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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 at City Winery! www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we imagine what it would look like to build a museum dedicated to ourselves and the things we'd choose to tell ourselves.
Black Business of the Week - Kahawa 1893 https://kahawa1893.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery - www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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This week on #TheFriendZone, a round-up of hot topics, also known as the things you need to be aware of so that you can gossip sufficiently. You’re welcome, with love.
Black Business of the Week - Care Free Black Girl LLC https://www.carefreeblackgrl.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery - www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we highlight Black and Brown Men's Mental Health by answering questions from the You Good Brand deck of cards. We talk love, heartbreak, friendships, good memories vs bad memories, elder wisdom and more.
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Black Business of the Week - Hue Darling Candle Co https://lonezscents.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fra...
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 at City Winery! www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
Thank you to our Sponsors:
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the internet as a necessity. From AI and connected technology to convenience, adaptation, and everyday life online, we ask: what are we actually looking for when we log on?
Black Business of the Week - https://pigeonly.com
#ListensLately:
Daley - Lavender
Santigold - Starstruck
Gwen Stefani - Cool
Blue Ivy Carter - Mother May I Burn?
Honey Bxby, Queen Naija - Shame
Yseult - Now or Never
Syd -...
This week on #TheFriendZone, we show support to those who need the laughs after dealing with their family all day at the Memorial Day cookout and/or events. Dustin brings us this week's hilarious HOT TOPICS. You are welcome, and seen.
Black Business of the Week - The Jenesis House https://www.thejenesishouse.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon...
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Crissle West of the Crissle’s Couch podcast. We talk all things Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, NatureBoy and Cults, Caterpillar Netflix and the Compliance Film.
Black Business of the Week - I Love You, Jocelyn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyFlefn92N8&t=279s
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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 at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com
Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order.
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're revisiting Carbon Nation after watching Hulu's The Cult of NatureBoy. What once looked like freedom and community reveals a deeper story of control, manipulation, and how it all began.
Black Business of the Week - Freddie Estelle https://www.freddieestelle.com
#ListensLately:
Nomi - Sweet Talk
India Shawn - Multiplicity
BossMan Dlow, YKNIECE - Chicken Talkin Bastard
Selena - Como La Flor
Lil Rob -...
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're talking Pop Culture! The news cycle moves fast, but Dustin moves faster. He catches us up on all of the hottest topics that he believes we need to know about, and it goes exactly how you think it will.
Black Business of the Week - Howard Family Bookstore https://howardfamilybookstore.myshopify.com
#ListensLately:
Jai'Len Josey - Truce
Ray J - Let It Go
Kehlani, Brandy - I Need You
Ray J - Anytime
...
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