The Friend Zone
by Loud Speakers Network
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:[email protected]#TheFriendZone
Episodes
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You a Anklet
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. Dustin Ross Live in DC! www.dustinrosslive.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Fabletics - Shop now at www.fabletics.com/ZONE to get 70-80% off everything when you…
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The Pointer Sister
This week on #TheFriendZone, we explore the tragic and horrific end of Alishah Pointer's life in East Cleveland, Ohio. Black Business of the Week - Willowbrook Farms https://willowbrookmi.com Dustin Ross Live in DC! - https://www.dustinrosslive.com #ListensLately: Monchy & Alexandra - Hoja En...
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Girl In The Picture
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Girl in the Picture - a Netflix original documentary film about the 1990 murder of a 20 yr. old woman and the twists and turns it took to find her identity. The film is based on the books A Beautiful Child and Finding Sharon by Matt Birkbeck, who also…
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Sophia Home Now
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. Dustin Ross Live in DC! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head over to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re...
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A Gathering of Fools
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's officially Spooky Season! Assanté kicks it off by giving us the rundown on the Circleville Letters, small town family secrets and an unsolved mystery. Black Business of the Week - Heated Cake Stands & Dessert Warmers https://velverawarm.com Wellness Segment:...
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A Burner Wig
This week on #TheFriendZone, we catch up on the latest headlines and Hot Topics. --- Black Business of the Week - Finger Lakes Treehouse https://www.guestreservations.com/finger-lakes-treehouse/booking --- Dustin Ross Live in DC! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Roomie Diaries hosted by Dustin Ross...
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All For One and One For All
This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts, research and disappointment around the discourse on Nikole Hannah-Jones' article in The New York Times - "In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?" The New York Times article -...
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Black Is Beauty
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...
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Big Lotts
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…
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A Sensory Experience - Featuring The Edges & Everything Podcast
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 -...
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We Love You, Dolly
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...
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Well Come On Then.
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...
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Black Movie Table Talk
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...
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Singing A Ransom Note
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…
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The Binge - Unlocked: Family Secrets [Patreon Preview]
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...
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The Lituation - Phases: A Memoir by Brandy [Patreon Preview]
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. The Friend Zone returns on Wednesday, August 5th. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast -...
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Peri-Peri Sauce - Featuring Wendy & Jess of Diabetes Digital
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...
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Wind-Up Teeth
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...
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The Museum of You
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…
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To Catch A Brick
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 -...
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Twinkles Toes
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. Grab your deck of You Good? cards here: https://yougoodbrand.com...
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A Ramp To Crazy
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...
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The Internet Is Down
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...
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High Heel Chanclas
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...
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We Called The Lady - Featuring Crissle's Couch
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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The Kids Are Alright
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...
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A Medical Read
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...
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DY-NO-MITE!
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...
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Que Sera, Sera
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Caterpillar on Netflix. Caterpillar is a documentary that follows David, a 50 yr old man from Miami, on a journey to India for a non-FDA-approved surgery to permanently change his eye color. Directed by Liza Mandelup, the documentary explores themes of...
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Old Time At The Apollo
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 in Atlanta - https://www.deviant.live/party/lets-talk Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d Thank…
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The GMV
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're talking about what happens when you do everything right...but life still feels unclear? Did success change, or are we just figuring it out in real time? Black Business of the Week - Bird Pizzeria https://www.birdpizzeria.com Wellness Segment - Bodybuilding vs...
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Everybody Gettin Veleers
This week on #TheFriendZone, we have lots to cover. Buckle up as Dustin brings us up to speed by discussing all the latest Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy's Kitchen https://www.instagram.com/yummytummyskitchen?igsh=dmJtbHBnemUwM2l4 Wellness Segment - Landmark verdict against...
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Lemme Find Out - Featuring Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Financial Educator and New York Times Best-Selling author - Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. We talk about “this economy”, how budgeting alone is not enough, how to make steady money decisions during economic uncertainty, practical shifts that reduce...
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Put Him In A Headlock
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! tickets.citywinery.com/event/dustin-ross-1vh9vm Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d…
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Negro, Thou Art Loosed
This week on #TheFriendZone, we explore the psychology of time - why years feel longer when we’re young and why adulthood can make life blur together. We reflect on school vs adult life and discuss how creating new memories, learning skills and trying new experiences can help life feel fuller....
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The Braid of Wisdom
This week on #TheFriendZone, Bible Study is back! We have a lesson in love from the book of Genesis. Female Hip Hop, The Traitors, and The Bible have something in common, and Dustin tells us exactly what that is. Black Business of the Week -BLVD Bistro...
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The Lost Histories of Black Inventors
This week on #TheFriendZone, we close out the last week of Black History Month with a discussion around Mr. Walter Johnson AKA Mr. Tendernism, Uncle Nearest and the ways the Government, racism and violence have suppressed Black innovation and economic progress. Black Business of the Week - Ruby...
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Hugging A Barnacle
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://tickets.citywinery.com/event/dustin-ross-1vh9vm Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront -...
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Leave A Voicemail
This week on #TheFriendZone , we continue our Black History Month Celebrations! We explore who really preserves Black history, what gets lost when stories aren’t recorded and how everyday people, not just institutions, keep our culture alive. We end with a simple challenge to preserve one piece…
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Black Bottom and Paradise Valley
This week on #TheFriendZone, we celebrate Black History Month! THE WORDS BLACK BOTTOM HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD THING. We look back at the rich Black History of the now defunct Detroit neighborhoods Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. Black Business of the Week - IM=X Pilates & Fitness White Plains...
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Year of the Fire Horse
This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on how 2026 has unfolded thus far. And how our sense of self, goals and hopes for the year have been impacted. Black Business of the Week - The StoryGraph https://thestorygraph.com Catch Dustin Ross Live!...
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We Back!
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're back from Winter Break! 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...
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Best of 2025 - The Friend Zone
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 2025" bonus for the holidays. The Friend Zone returns Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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Living Kringle - Living Single S1E15 [Patreon Teaser]
The Binge is our weekly TV & Film recap series on Patreon. This month on #TheBinge, we're revisiting the Christmas episodes of our favorite Black Television shows. Follow along as Fran recaps Living Single S1E15 - Living Kringle: "Synclaire is saddened to see that none of her friends share her...
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Pastors In Stem - The 2025 Wrap-Up
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the final episode of the year. We take a look back at 2025 - from the community rallying together during the LA Wildfires, Armon’s Diddy coverage on YouTube to Patti LuPone getting cursed out for 15 min straight as an intro! We also take note of the range of...
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Chick'n & Popsicle Sticks
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! - 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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Ten Years Black
This week on #TheFriendZone, we look back at the last 10 years of Black Television & Film. Black Business of the Week - Reel Paper https://www.reelpaper.com Wellness Segment - Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey Dustin Ross Live on Tour!...
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A Pin In Karrin
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through the landmark case of Brenay Kennard in North Carolina Black Business of the Week - Ease The Brand https://www.instagram.com/easethebrand Wellness Segment: Everything’s Good - Toni Chapman (The Moody Foody) Cookbook...
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The Midnight Library
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss decisions and circumstances that shifted our trajectory and daydream about alternate lives. Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.com The People’s Brief - Redefining Masculinity ft. Dustin Ross - https://youtu.be/Ea1hcOwdwFQ Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon...
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Married At Losing Sight
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! - 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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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:[email protected]#TheFriendZone
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