PODCAST
The Friend Zone
by The Friend Zone
Join @lookatdustin @heyfranhey @heyassante as they explore mental hygiene, cause who in the hell wants a musty brain? [email protected]
Episodes
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Hug A Tree Tonight
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Thuma Beds - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now…
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Bell Bottom Diapers - Featuring Mercedes "Skin Care Bully" of IxoraBB
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s Crime Zone October! Assanté brings the curious case of Paul Fronczak to the Hot Button Segment. Mercedes "Skin Care Bully" of IxoraBB joins the Wellness Segment to talk all things Donkey Milk. Black Business of the Week - https://adorjewelryco.com Thank you to…
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Pray For Pay
This week on #TheFriendZone, we kick off Crime Zone October! Dustin tells the shocking tale of Bishop Dr. Tracie Dickey. Black Business of the Week - https://instagram.com/labeautyclub__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors: PushBlack - If you want to take control of your finances and...
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Permission Slips - Featuring Maryam Hasnaa
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by longtime friend of the show, writer, Seer and Spiritual Practitioner, Maryam Hasnaa. We talk remembering to dream, designing new models of success within and outside of the system, and understanding our relationship to external validation. Important...
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You're An Endangered Species
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. Thank you to our Sponsors: PushBlack - If you want to take control of your finances and begin building wealth, tune into Building Black Dollars by PushBlack....
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A Forgetful Mind
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté takes us back 20 years. The top artists, songs, movies, and heartthrobs. Where were you in 2002? Black Business of the Week - https://theguiltygrape.com Are you subscribed to #TheFriendZone Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our...
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Genital Cleanser
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through this month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Ser Skn https://www.serskn.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Target....
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Is An Elephant Heavy?
This week on #TheFriendZone, we celebrate 7 years and 350 episodes. We reflect on how our show has morphed and grown over the years, favorite guest appearances and our most impactful Hot Button segments. Jessica Jones of Food Heaven stops by the Wellness Segment to talk vitamins and supplements....
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Somethin In There
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: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Target.…
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Curtis Down The Street
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings TV and Movie nostalgia to the Hot Button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://rowancobaby.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Death Of A Salesman - https://salesmanonbroadway.com Thuma Beds - Go to https://www.thuma.co/friend for a $25 credit Follow...
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Hello Kitty Goodnight Cat
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - https://www.herbneden.com Wellness Segment - https://cozypure.com/product/organic-buckwheat-sleep-pillow Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest…
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You Mailing Milk - Featuring Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
This week on #TheFriendZone, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche stops by the Hot Button. We talk the looming recession, inflation vs price gouging, the dos and don'ts during an economic downturn, Wills and Trusts, and how to manage your grief while handling the finances of a loved one who has…
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She's Buxom
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 - Hey Fran Hey x Maryam Hasnaa Embodiment Collection resonanceapothecary.com/products/embo…&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Thank you to our Sponsors:...
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If You See Something, Say Something
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté explores the intersection of dating and technology for the Hot Button Segment. Black Business of The Week - https://www.truegrowf.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on...
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There Are Notes
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin honors Wendy Williams by turning the Hot Button Segment into Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://www.forkeepsbooks.com Wellness Segment - https://everdance.app Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in…
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Jolly Ol' St. Nick - Featuring JadeofAllJades
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by JadeofAllJades, of the Gettin’ Grown and Jade & XD podcasts, to share our wildest NYC stories. Black Business of the Week - https://roamloud.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of...
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To This 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. Black Business of the Week - Hey Fran Hey x Maryam Hasnaa Embodiment Collection...
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Keep Him Breathing
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté gives us a lesson on black billionaires around the world and how they created their fortune. Black Business of the Week - https://www.antonyoawards.com Wellness Segment - Digital Pharmacy https://costplusdrugs.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we...
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Headliner Headlines
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin breaks down the beef between Monique and DL Hughley. Black Business of the Week - Mike Anderson Fit https://www.instagram.com/mikeandersonfit Wellness Segment - Picture This App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129 THE FRIEND...
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The Grief Episode - Featuring Dr. Tykeia Robinson
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss our relationship to grief, society not being designed to hold space for us as we grieve, and how we show up for ourselves (and others) during hard times. Black Business of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/fwfnyc THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up…
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Juneteenth Napkins
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour:...
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The Real LisaRaye McCoy
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté clears up some myths and schools us with a history lesson on the top 10 black inventions of all time. Black Business of the Week - https://www.thesip.com Wellness Segment - https://www.youtube.com/c/growwithjo THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to…
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Gone Till November
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the story of Nannie Doss, “The Giggling Granny”, to the hot button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://www.miiriya.com Wellness Segment - Clear Complexion Brightening Lotion -...
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Report Card Day
This week on #TheFriendZone, we work through a self-audit. If we were to place your family, friends, romantic partners and co-workers into a room to hear their perceptions/perspectives of you, the good and the bad, what would they say? And how much of what they think of you aligns with what you...
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Old National
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour:...
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Chip Pum Pum
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings Apple TV’s newest hit show - Severance - to the hot button segment. If your employer offered a tech hack that would allow you to go “unconscious” during work hours, so you could get through it with minimal stress and “sever” your work like from your…
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Ye Olde Mess
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares the toe cracking tale of Maggie & Kate Fox of Hydesville, New York. Black Business of the Week - America, Goddam...
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Intrusive Thoughts
This week on #TheFriendZone, we get in our psychology bag to discuss “Intrusive Thoughts”. What do our most negative and disturbing thoughts say about who and what we really are? Should we be worried or let them fly? We share our thoughts and personal experiences. #TheFriendZone is streaming LIVE...
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Take A Hike
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour:...
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Mmmmm Hmmmm
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté found a reddit forum of “Weird Questions” and put us to the test. Black Business of the Week - https://tedlored.com Wellness Segment - https://hivebrowbar.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus...
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Church Got A VIP
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares the curious case of Bishop Noel Jones and his longtime “lady friend”. Black Business of the Week - Natasha Nelson https://supernovamomma.com Discount code SUPERBIRTHDAY for 50% off. Wellness Segment -...
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Conscious Parenting - Featuring Natasha Nelson
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Certified Positive Discipline Educator and Founder of Supernova Momma, Natasha Nelson. We discuss using presence, engagement and mindfulness to drive our parenting choices. More information on Natasha Nelson: Website - supernovamomma.com Instagram -...
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What You Talkin Bout Willis
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour:...
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Marvel Credit Union
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assante asks us (you included) to hold space for the black folks into cosplay and anime. Or at least stop calling them weird? Shades of Cosplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWkC4mjPQ1s With "Power," 50 Cent Built His Own MCU-Inspired TV Universe...
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A Green Light & A Bell
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings some Facebook and LinkedIn drama to the hot button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://ariellesimone.co/shop/theintentionallivingplanner Wellness Segment - https://about.fatmap.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4...
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Do You Say Homage or Homage?
This week on #TheFriendZone, our inner kids take over the hot button segment as we discuss the many layers of Disney’s “Encanto”. #TheFriendZone is streaming LIVE tonight at 8pm EST. Are you coming?Join our Patreon to catch the link! https://www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Black Business of...
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And Just Like That
The Friend Zone is back! We ease into 2022 with a funny shoot the shit episode. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour launching 1/26/22: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: This...
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Season's Beatings - The 2021 Wrap-Up
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2021 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the work we created on the podcast this year and share our favorite and funniest moments. Black Business of the Week: https://skinwins.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4...
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Powered by Ethereum - Featuring Latashá
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're joined by @CallMeLatasha - a black creative at the intersection of Music and the Metaverse. And a trailblazer in the world of NFTs. Feeling confused or left behind by these new digital worlds? Follow along as we break it all down for the ecosystem. Black…
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Nommy Graminated
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. Black Business of the Week - Black Doula Services https://www.instagram.com/_elizabethsdaughters THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4...
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Change of Address - A Bonus Episode Sponsored By Target
This week’s episode of #TheFriendZone is brought to you by Target. Dustin and Assanté left their homes in their early 20s (Detroit + Atlanta) in pursuit of their dreams. Fran left her home in her late 30s (NYC) in pursuit of peace. We'll share what leaving home is like - from deciding where to…
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Nut Bush City Limits
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté walks us through physical, augmented and virtual realities and what it means for the quality of our lives. Are you signing up for the Metaverse? Black Business of the Week - https://www.maryamhasnaa.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now…
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Love & Folk Music
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through the Amanda Knox true crime story in Italy. Black Business of the Week - Hey Fran Hey & Maryam Hasnaa’s Embodiment Collection is back on 11/11 - https://www.etsy.com/listing/696314268/embodiment-box-resonance-apothecary-and THE…
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Alma Mater - A Bonus Episode Sponsored By Target
This week’s episode of #TheFriendZone is brought to you by Target. We discuss our college experiences; the pressures of standardized testing, college advisors, the application process and college visits. We share the factors that contributed to our final decisions - finances, parents, distance,...
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The Mobility Myth
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we discuss whether or not upward mobility is an illusion. Can you really ever “make it” in a system not designed for you? Playing the game. Selling out. Respectability politics. Survivor’s Guilt. We share our perspectives and experiences. Black Business…
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AfroPunk Reimagined - A Bonus Episode Sponsored By Target
A bonus episode of #TheFriendZone in partnership with Target. We discussed the best emerging artists at AfroPunk over the years. Favs we were excited to experience in person. Top hair, makeup and fashion moments. Our meet + greets. Most memorable experiences overall. And we curate our dream...
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Just Add Water
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. Black Business of the Week - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s5-ep1-reunited-okay/id1164485579?i=1000539585283 THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now...
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Cast It Out
This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté talks Jeff Bezos vs Elon Musk and the Billionaire Space Race. Black Business of the Week - https://goodfeetscleaningcompany.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio, video and BTS images) and Livestream Tour:...
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Results May Vary
On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares his favorite and most ridiculous #AITA (Am I The Asshole) posts from Reddit. Black Business of the Week - https://www.amazon.com/Lose-Thoughts-Keep-Mind-Overthinking-ebook/dp/B09F57CP8M THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our…
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Her Rouched Neck
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. Black Business of the Week - https://www.zeninajar.com/collections/featured-collection/products/the-home-box-featuring-jade THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign...
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Join @lookatdustin @heyfranhey @heyassante as they explore mental hygiene, cause who in the hell wants a musty brain? [email protected]
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