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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 enthusiasm for Christmas. She tries her best to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas." Living Single is available now on Hulu. Are you subscribed to The Friend Zone on Patreon? Join here: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheFriendZonePodcast 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, 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 conversations we contributed to the Podcast Landscape. Thank you for another wonderful year together. Have a happy and safe Holiday! The Friend Zone Returns on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 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: 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. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go 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! 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. 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: 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. Chime - Work on your financial goals through Chime today. Open an account in 2 minutes at https://www.chime.com/FRIEND 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, 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! https://www.dustinrosslive.com #ListensLately: Brandy - Put That On Everything Brandy - Full Moon Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room Wale, Leon Thomas - Watching Us Dr. Dre - Bitches Ain't Shit Dvsn - Excited Key Glock - A+ DropOut Finn - Cool On Ha Brandy - A Capella (Something's Missing) Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go 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! 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, 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 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593800788?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=0593800788&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.27GAJJMEAZL0F&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin The New Southern Table - Cordarrius Green https://cordandthekitchen.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoWNpVc2was3n7R4LoADg7mvby35BEonYWM7PLLFDc_YnooSw8 #ListensLately: kwn - back of the club Sasha Keable, BEAM - Work Masego - Unhinged The Smashing Pumpkins - 1979 (Remastered 2012) The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight Elephants & Little Girls - Loch Lomond V Cartier. - So Good Party Next Door - Cheers Case - Touch Me Tease Me 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 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 Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?ccs_id=442f4c1b-a313-4f4b-9b11-63834e00ed6d Black Business of The Week - Crissle’s Couch Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crissles-couch/id1851088933 Wellness Segment: https://ifly-youth.org https://www.blackgirlscaninc.org #ListensLately: Xavier Omar, Jai'Len Josey - Painting The Stars Tiana Major9, Yebba - Always Sampha - Cumulus/Memory Max B - I Gotta Habit Tweet - Toot Toot Jermaine Dupri, CeeLo - Atlanna Juvenile, B.G. & Jacquees - Hotboy Summer Teedra Moses - Outta My Head (Reimagined) Wale, Leon Thomas - Watching Us Summer Walker - Don't Make Me Do It /Tempted Summer Walker, Anderson Paak - 1-800 Heartbreak 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. Chime - Work on your financial goals through Chime today. Open an account in 2 minutes at https://www.chime.com/FRIEND Leesa - Go to 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! 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. 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: 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 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 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 discuss the latest AI, Robot and tech developments. Black Business - UCLA VIP Scholars Program https://giving.ucla.edu/campaign/donate.aspx?Fund=64237C Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?ccs_id=442f4c1b-a313-4f4b-9b11-63834e00ed6d Wellness Segment - Melissa Hurricane Relief Funds: Jamaica’s Official Government Hurricane Relief Portal https://supportjamaica.gov.jm Food For The Poor - https://foodforthepoorja.org and https://foodforthepoor.org American Friends of Jamaica - https://theafj.org St. John Ambulance Jamaica - https://stjohnja.org Office of Disaster Preparedness (ODPEM) Volunteers needed - https://www.odpem.org.jm WalkGood LA https://givebutter.com/walkgood World Central Kitchen https://wck.org Hope For Haiti - https://hopeforhaiti.com Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) Volunteers needed - executivedirector@cvssja.org Mental Health Resources on Site: Ministry of Health & Suicide Prevention Hotline - 888-639-5433 Bellevue Hospital Jamaica - https://bvh.gov.jm Local News Media Channels: Television Jamaica - https://www.televisionjamaica.com Television Jamaica YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/televisionjamaica CVM Jamaica - https://cvmtv.com CVM Jamaica YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@cvmtvnews 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, it’s the end of our 2025 Spooky Season! An intersection of Bible Study and The Crime Zone. Black Business of the Week - Undomesticated Podcast Hosted by Michael Arceneaux and Candace Dillard Bassett https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undomesticated/id1842883739 Wellness Segment - Food For The Poor Jamaica https://foodforthepoorja.org Catch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com #ListensLately: Big L, Nas - U Ain't Gotta Chance Rachel Chinouriri - What A Life Natasha Ramos - Midnight Hour Fiend, Mia X - I Think Somebody Master P - Swamp N***a TRU, Mia X - Freak Hoes Monica - The Boy Is Mine Bankroll Ni - Fine Shit Hayley Williams - Good Ol Days Thank you to our Sponsors: Wayfair - Head to https://www.wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday deals for up to 70% off Chime - Work on your financial goals through Chime today. Open an account in 2 minutes at https://www.chime.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, we’re still in the Crime Zone. Death In Apartment 603 - What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? Black Business of the Week - Son of James https://sonofjames.co Wellness Segment - Black Girls Can Inc & The Pathway To Power Wellness Tour Black Girls Can Inc website https://www.blackgirlscaninc.org Black Girls Can, Inc IG https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlscan/# Black Girls Can Inc Tour https://www.blackgirlscaninc.org/tour Kenisha Dennis (Founder) email kenisha@blackgirlscaninc.org Nefertiti (Partner) email nefertiti@blackgirlscaninc.org #ListensLately: D'Angelo - One Mo'Gin // 0:00 - 2:40 Olivia Dean - Let Alone The One You Love Mobb Deep, Nas, H.E.R. - Love The Way (Down For You PT2) T-Pain - People (Libianca T-Mix) Tori Amos - A Sorta Fairytale (2023 Remaster) Miguel - New Martyrs (Ride 4 U) India Shawn - Gone Natalie Nunn - Doin What I Want 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, 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://www.dustinrosslive.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. 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 another Crime Zone episode! The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos. Black Business of the Week - Chandler Advocacy Firm https://chandleradvocacy.com #ListensLately: Immature - Never Lie Usher - Think Of You All-4-One - I Swear Jeezy & DJ Drama - If You Don't Know Me Foxx-A-Mill ft. Mouse - Unnecessary Money 952 Raq - Soldier Love Rochelle Jordan - Never Enough Odeal - In The Chair Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Crunk Juice 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. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go 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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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!