The Friend Zone

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 https://library.saintheron.com Check out Louis York Live next week! Atlanta - October 8 7pm https://eddiesattic.com/event/louis-york New York - October 10 7pm https://www.eventim.us/event/louis-york/660379 #ListensLately: Tweet - Toot Toot Jane Handcock - Stingy Thundercat - I Wish I Didn't Waste Your Time Peezy & Babyface Ray - Let's Talk About It Mariah Carey - Mi Freda Payne - I Get High (On Your Memory) Freda Payne - Band Of Gold (Single Mix) Justin Beiber - Heartbreaker Leonie Barbot - Fingers Crossed YFN Lucci - Look What I Did Thank you to our Sponsor: Wayfair - Get organized, refreshed and ready for the holidays for way less! Head to https://www.wayfair.com to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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 listeners. Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Her Lady Wray - Be A Witness Thank you to our Sponsors: Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at www.mintmobile.com/friend Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.rocketmoney.com/zone Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace 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. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 - Freak Black Queen - Witcha Dude Offset - Love You Down Mariah Carey - You're Mine (Eternal) Lil Mo, Fabolous - 4Ever Jae Stephens - Afterbody Jai'Len Josey - Southern Delicacy Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 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 You Daniel Caesar - Call On Me Amber Mark - Let Me Love You Arlene MC - MamaZota Jon Secada - Just Another Day Mariah the Scientist - Sacrifice Teyana Taylor, Tasha Smith - Back To Life Justin Beiber - All I Can Take 112 - It's Over Now K Camp, Qiuntellii - Your Type Louis York - Damn I Think I'm Ready India Shawn - Wild, Lost & Free Thank you to our Sponsors: Leesa - Go to https://www.leesa.com for 30% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code FRIEND, exclusive for our listeners. Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/friend. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at https://www.ixl.com/friendzone Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/zone Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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.com 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. Mint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/FRIEND Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 Business of the Week - Black Doula Services “Douwella” https://www.douwella.com #ListensLately: India Shawn ft. Lucky Day - Cotton Candy Blvd Robert Glasper ft. Ant Clemons - Heaven's Here Alex Isley - Thank You For A Lovely Time Amerie - That's What U R Webbie ft. Boosie Badazz - Full of Dat Shit Freedom - Get Up And Dance Saucy Santana - Bad To The Bone Chow Lee ft. Vontee The Singer - redflag! Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise Thank you to our Sponsors: Wayfair - Get organized, refreshed and back to routine for way less. Head to https://www.wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 #ListensLately: Mariah Carey - Type Dangerous - The Remix of the Gods Mariah Carey ft Shenseea, Kehlani - Sugar Sweet October London - Touch On Me Ying Yang Twins ft. Avant - Bedroom Boom Clipse, Ab-Liva - Inglorious Bastards Clipse, Pharrell Williams - So Far Ahead 21 Savage, Project Pat & Coupe - ICED TEA Pucci ft. Zeddy Will - Pucci/Pilates Ciara - This Right Here Thank you to our Sponsors: Leesa - Go to https://www.leesa.com for 25% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code FRIEND. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 candles SkyeLightLiving.com #ListensLately: Kevin Ross - Love In The Middle Zyah Belle ft. Dende - Automatic Rooney - When Did Your Heart Go Missing Sophie - Bipp Stevie Wonder - A Place In The Sun Mobb Deep - Win or Lose Joe Jackson - Steppin Out Lil Durk ft. Jhene Aiko - Can't Hide It Key Glock - She Ready Josh Levi - Don't Go Thank you to our Sponsors: Torrid - For FORTY percent off your first online order, shop https://www.torrid.com create a free Torrid Rewards account, and use promo code FRIENDZONE. IXL Learning - The Friend Zone listeners can get an exclusive twenty percent off IXL membership when they sign up today at https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 complexities of their first romance, including the joy and heartbreak that comes with it. " Follow along as Fran recaps S1E1 - The Reunion. Available now on Netflix. Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheFriendZonePodcast

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 fear, a vibrant culture—of church life, of emergent blues music—thrives. Coogler’s film is a tribute to those traditions, and a sorrowful, furious acknowledgment of the waves of aggressors who, decade after decade, have come to seize or destroy them." Following along as Assanté, Fran and Dustin recap the Sinners film on their Patreon series #TheBinge. Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE 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. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 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 Me Sticks & Stonez ft. Liv East - You're My Kevin Gates - Stutter CUZZOS ft. BlueBucksClan, Teaawhy, Milly Mo - Stay Safe Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 - Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt https://www.pillarsyogurt.com #ListensLately: Terrace Martin, Kenyon Dixon - See You Later Jack Dine, Tone Stith - Letting You Run DAMEDAME*, Jorja Smith - FREEDOM Future, Lil Uzi - All Bad Clipse, Pusha T & No Malice - Ace Trumpets Snoh Aalegra - Nothing To Me India Shawn - Kill Switch Thank you to our Sponsors: IXL Learning - 20% off IXL membership when you sign up at www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE 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 at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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-rcna210711 NBC News - Travel Ban Live Updates https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/trump-travel-ban-live-updates-rcna211728 NBC News - The Trump franchise is expanding in the Middle East - and so are ethical concerns https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-franchise-expanding-middle-east-are-ethical-concerns-rcna206777 The Guardian - Trump is using the presidency to seek golf deals https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/27/trump-pga-liv-saudi-arabia CNN - Los Angeles Protest News https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-10-25?t=1749614678035 CNN - Marines on standby outside LA as protests pop up across the US https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-11-25 The Guardian - Mayor says Los Angeles being used as ‘test case’ by federal government https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jun/09/los-angeles-protests-live-tensions-flare-trump-deploys-national-guard-troops Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Ixora BB Glow Forward Fund https://ixorabb.com/products/glow-forward-fund?srsltid=AfmBOorvjkNJk-OR7Sda9-t5agRgFQd_YH585BMOTqF8fZN2Ip6J5YWD Wellness Segment - Just Move Protein Powder https://justmovesupplements.com #ListensLately: Ginuwine - I’ll Do Anything/I'm Sorry The Roots, Musiq Soulchild - Break You Off Zhane - Sending My Love Lil Tecca - OWA OWA Naomi Sharon - Feels Like Home Playboi Carti - LIKE WEEZY Snoh Aalegra - Love Like That Travis Scott - Apple Pie HoneyBxby - LEFT EYE (Remix) Momo Boyd - American Love Song Thank 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. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.org Thank 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 at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 Week - Ashley Coleman’s Permission To Write Community https://www.permissiontowrite.org Wellness Segment - Adriana Smith’s GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-adrianas-family-during-this-heartbreaking-journey NPR Article about Adriana Smith’s story - https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5405542/a-brain-dead-womans-pregnancy-raises-questions-about-georgias-abortion-law #ListensLately: BADBADNOTGOOD, Samuel T. Herring - Time Moves Slow Moses Sumney, Hayley Williams - I Like It I Like It Robert Glasper - Maiden Voyage/Everything In Its Right Place Matt Berry - Take My Hand Freedom - Get Up and Dance Alessia Cara - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues India Shawn - Eventually (Cover/Visualizer) Rico Nasty - Crash Amelia Moore - Spelling Bee Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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.md Catch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Hope In Her, Inc https://hopeinherinc.com Thank 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. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!