The Friend Zone

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. 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 different types of spaces we’ve lived in, how we’re living now and what kinds of homes + lifestyles we’re looking forward to as we grow older. Black Business of the Week - https://www.612jungle.com #ListensLately: By Haze ft. Safe - Feel Good (Slowed Down Version) Beyonce - Bodyguard NxWorries - 86Sentra Theo Vaness - Sentimentally It's You Skilla Baby ft. Flo Milli - Whole Package Jimmy Eat World - Sweetness Bryson Tiller - Waterfalls Luna Elle - Baby Please Full Crate ft. Shea Universe - Stay 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. Black Business of the Week - The Calla Lily Assignment Event Design https://www.instagram.com/callalilyassignment?igsh=MXU5Ym83emswcXdvbw== #ListensLately: Doja Cat ft A$AP Rocky - URRRGE!!!!! Doja Cat - Often Rachel Chinouriri - It Is What It Is Lil Polo Da Don - Mhmm Laila! - Like That! Future & Metro Boomin - Jealous Doja Cat - Ouchies Dondria - Where Did We Go Wrong Thank you to our Sponsors: 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, we’re joined by Wendy & Jess of Food Heaven and the Diabetes Digital Podcast. We discuss the link between stress/poor sleep and autoimmune disease, why Black & Brown people are showing higher rates of diabetes, Ozempic, Doctors and Fatphobia, binge eating, intermittent fasting and much much more. Webby Nomination for The Living For We Podcast. Help Fran win! Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion Black Business of the Week - Aubree’s Cakery https://aubreescakery.com Thank you to our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by McDonald's 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. Tickets to Dustin’s TEDx talk on Saturday, April 20th - https://tedxasbury.com Thank you to our Sponsors: EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up! Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at www.babbel.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 week on #TheFriendZone, we head over to Reddit for AITA (Am I The Asshole) posts. Black Business of the Week - https://www.stirhouse.com #ListensLately: Merges, Kaelin Ellis - cool_v2 Anthony Santos - Voy Pa'lla Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky, Anderson .Paak - Gangsta Future & Metro Boomin - Everyday Hustle Chow Lee ft Nu Sace - Hornitos Gaza Slim ft Vybez Kartel - Anything a Anything Moneybagg Yo & Rob49 - Bussin Res - Two Black Jacks 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 - Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/zone Hatch - Visit https://www.hatch.co/FRIEND to get $20 off plus free shipping 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 Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary https://www.thepaulineteabar.com #ListensLately: Jungle - Back On 74 (Full Crate Remix) YG Marley - Praise Jah In The Moonlight SiR - TRYIN' MY HARDEST SiR - POETRY IN MOTION Future & Metro Boomin - Fried (She a Vibe) Kash Doll & Tee Grizzley - Pressin' Chow Lee - Swag It! Bossman Dlow ft Glorilla - Finesse Tierra Whack - TWO NIGHT Khamari - Doctor, My Eyes Bryson Tiller - Calypso 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. EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up! Rocket Money - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/ZONE. Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/tfz50 and use code tfz50 to get 50% off. 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 3-part investigative docuseries The Program: Cons, Cults & Kidnapping on Netflix. Black Business of The Week - Dymond CLD Auto Club https://www.dymondcdlauto.com/ Wellness Segment - THE EMBODIMENT COLLECTION IS BACK! https://resonanceapothecary.com/products/embodiment-box?_pos=1&_sid=ac6b3f359&_ss=r #ListensLately: Flo Milli - Never Lose Me Flo Milli - Edible Flo Milli - Not Sorry Flo Milli ft Monaleo - Neva CHIKA - DEMIGOD 310babii - back it up Willow - Syptom of Life 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 - Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/zone EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up! Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at www.babbel.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 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: 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. Quince - That’s www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Follow us online: Twitter Facebook Patreon Discord Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on Black Cult Leader, Nature Boy - Eligio Bishop, and his Carbon Nation. Black Business of the Week - https://indigenize.shop #ListensLately: Bobby V - Slow Down Mariah Carey - We Belong Together Foo Fighters - Best of You Backstreet Boys - Incomplete BBE AJ - Slaughter House 3'Mix OgPurpin ft. Rob49 - COME HERE Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Who You Wit ScHool Boy Q ft. Rico Nasty // Pop Adekunle Gold // The Life I Chose Trillville // Some Cut 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. Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at www.babbel.com/FRIENDZONE Rocket Money - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to 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 we tap into our Bible Studies. The Story of Samson and Delilah. Black Business of the Week - Girls Auto Clinic https://www.girlsautoclinic.com #ListensLately: Quavo, Takeoff, Gucci Mane - Us vs Them The Guess Who - These Eyes Bossman Dlow - Get In With Me Rob49 & Lil Wayne - Wassam Baby Quavo - Himothy Isaiah Falls - Florida Baby Naomi Sharon - Definition of Love SZA - Saturn 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. Dipsea - For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.dipseastories.com/FRIEND Hatch - Hatch is offering my listeners $20 off your purchase of the Hatch Restore and free shipping at hatch.co/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 share our thoughts on the “Bed Rotting” trend sweeping the internet. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901 Black Business of the Week - Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony and Tamia performing their newest single, “Three Little Words”, live on the Tamron Hall Show on Thursday, February 22nd. Wellness Segment - Check out Neisha for more Health Insurance information: https://twitter.com/BanjiGirl #ListensLately: Baby Rose ft. Destin Conrad - Closer Kofi Nti, Ofori Amponsah - Odo Nwom Don FBE - Nia Long G Herbo ft. Future - Blues Bryson Tiller - Whatever She Wants Jena - Taxi Driver Ryan Destiny - How Your Hands Feel Latto - Sunday Service Thank you to our Sponsors: Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at https://www.babbel.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 week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901 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. EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up! 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, Assanté creeps out Fran and Dustin with a conversation about the new tech updates showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901 Black Business of the Week - First Black-Owned Paint Company https://www.clare.com Wellness Segment - Alvin Ailey Extension https://www.alvinailey.org/extension #ListensLately: Rachel Chinouriri - Never Need Me Rachel Chinouriri - Give Me A Reason SupahBadd - Myy Myy (Tonight) Icewear Vezzo - Class of 2024 Bry'Nt ft. Esquire - S.W.Y.M. (Whitty's Remix) Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion Rhyan Douglass - Conversations Icewear Vezzo - Ain't Enough India Shawn - Deep Love Thank you to our Sponsors: Dipsea - For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.dipseastories.com/FRIEND Rocket Money - Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/zone Follow us online: Twitter Facebook Patreon Discord Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we have A LOT to cover. The hosts discuss the month’s Hot Topics. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901 Black Business of the Week - Brown Girl Jane Perfume https://browngirljane.com Wellness Segment - Jasmine Crowe Houston vs the Decatur School System https://x.com/jasminecrowe/status/1749639490757353478?s=20 #ListensLately: La Mamá de la Mamá Destin Conrad ft. Alex Isley - Same Mistake CleoTrapa - Rockstar Gucci Mane ft. Rocko + Webbie - I Don't Love Her IceSpice - Think U The Shit (Fart) 4Fargo - She'll Be Ok Chance The Rapper - I Will Be Your (Black Star Line Freestyle) 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. EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up! 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 people losing their hard earned jobs, families and lives for discussing their political and religious beliefs publicly. How much would you be willing to lose to speak up? The hosts share their opposing views. Black Business of the Week - Diabetes Digital https://diabetesdigital.co Wellness Segment - Too Good To Go App https://www.toogoodtogo.com #ListensLately: Bilal - Soul Sista Bilal ft Jadakiss & Dr. Dre - Fast Lane Kash Doll & MDG - Power Twista - Overnight Celebrity 24kGoldn - Good Intentions Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/zone Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com 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. Quince - Visit Quince.com and use code FRIEND for free shipping on your order. Nuuly - Visit www.nuuly.com and use code FRIEND20 to get $20 off your first month. HelloFresh - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/FRIENDZONEFREE with code FRIENDZONEFREE for one breakfast item per box while subscription is active. 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!!!! The hosts talk about their month off and tap into the pop culture topics they missed. #ListensLately: Kevin Gates - Yonce Freestyle (feat. Sexyy Red & B.G.) Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code friendzone. IXL - Our listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE Nom Nom Nom - Go right now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://www.nomnomnow.com/FRIENDZONE Betterhelp - Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/FRIENDZONE today to get 10% off your first month. Hinge - Manifest the dating experience you want this year. Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for. Quince - That’s https://www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Nuuly - Just go to https://www.nuuly.com — that's Nuuly with two “U”s — and enter the code FRIEND20 and sign up to get $20 off your first month. Follow us online: Twitter Facebook Patreon Discord Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2023 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the conversations we brought to the media landscape, reflect on the year as a whole and share our hopes for 2024. Black Business of the Week - https://www.target.com/b/scotch-porter/-/N-yish4 Thank you to our Sponsors: Apostrophe - We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.apostrophe.com/FRIENDZONE when you use our code: FRIENDZONE. Quince - Go to https://www.quince.com/friend for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. AG1 - If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to https://drinkag1.com/FRIENDZONE Follow us online: Twitter Facebook Patreon Discord Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we tap into our #BibleStories. Listen to The Story of Abraham & Isaac. Black Business of the Week - Pair of Thieves (Basics) https://www.target.com/c/underwear-men-s-clothing/pair-of-thieves/-/N-4vr7vZ4yqev Wellness Segment - Rocket Money App https://www.rocketmoney.com #ListensLately: Amaarae - Reckless & Sweet RAYE ft. 070 Shake - Escapism Peezy - Rich Steppers Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes (Astronomyy Remix) John Legend - Dreams The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky Teezo Touchdown, Fousheé - Sweet 41, Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, TaTa, Dee Billz - Stomp Stomp Thank you to our Sponsors: AG1 - If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkag1.com/FRIENDZONE Lume - For a limited time, returning customers can get $5 off their next purchase of $30 or more too! Use code FRIEND at lumedeodorant.com ZocDoc - Find a top rated Doctor today at www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE Earnin - Type “Friend Zone” under PODCAST when you sign up at app.earnin.com 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 Music Man episode! A look back at the year in music. Black Business of the Week - Play Pits Kid’s Deodorant https://www.target.com/b/play-pits/-/N-q643leeo0cg 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!