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June 17, 2026 · 3h 15m
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: Black Business of the Week - Hue Darling Candle Co Catch Dustin Ross Live! Hey Fran Hey ’s Amazon Storefront - Thank you to our Sponsors: Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order. Squarespace - Head over to for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Bask & Lather - Go to and use code FRIEND for 20% off. #ListensLately: Sheryl Crow - Strong Enough Rory, BLK ODYSSY, Lucky Daye - Still Be Mine 6black, Quin - Out of Body Z-Ro - Mo City Don Sarah McLachlan - Building a Mystery Deitrick Haddon - Open Door Season Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy PinkPantheress - Stateside Blxst - Something Bout It Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@ Follow us online: Twitter - Facebook - TikTok - Instagram - BlueSky - Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jun 10 · 2h 5m
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 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. Wayfair - Head to https://www.wayfair.com to get your outdoor space ready for way less. IXL - Make an impact on your child's learning. Get IXL now https://www.ixl.com Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.
Jun 8 · 2h 26m
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 Santigold - Starstruck Gwen Stefani - Cool Blue Ivy Carter - Mother May I Burn? Honey Bxby, Queen Naija - Shame Yseult - Now or Never Syd - Callin Infinity Song - Hurricane Chxrry - Bible 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 Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.
May 27 · 2h 59m
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 https://www.thejenesishouse.com 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 #ListensLately: Kwn - Touch Myself Armanii - Wul Up Akbar V - Shot O Clock Drake - Don't Worry Drake - High Fives The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition Drake - Slap The City Drake - I'm Spent Loe Shimmy - Body Dangerous Drake - Plot Twist Thank you to our Sponsors: Sprouts Farmer's Market - https://www.sprouts.com Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.
May 20 · 2h 34m
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 Thank you to our Sponsors: Bask & Lather - Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code FRIEND for 20% off. 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. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social 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.
May 13 · 1h 37m
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 you to our Sponsors: Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order. 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 Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.
May 6 · 2h 11m
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 #ListensLately: Nomi - Sweet Talk India Shawn - Multiplicity BossMan Dlow, YKNIECE - Chicken Talkin Bastard Selena - Como La Flor Lil Rob - Summer Nights Miguel - Girl With The Tattoo Enter.lewd India Shawn - 'Til Infinity Isaiah Rashad - BOY IN RED Toosii - Proud of Me 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. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.
Apr 29 · 2h 41m
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 https://howardfamilybookstore.myshopify.com #ListensLately: Jai'Len Josey - Truce Ray J - Let It Go Kehlani, Brandy - I Need You Ray J - Anytime Dezzy Hollow, Keak Da Sneak, Joe Moses & G Perico Ariana Grande - everytime Yung Miami - Spend Dat Brandy, Ray J - Another Day In Paradise Durand Bernarr - AM I OKAY? La Reezy - Melanate It Luh Tyler, Trim - No Trick Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.
Apr 22 · 3h 42m
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 colorism, transphobia, self-image, insecurity and the desperate need to be seen. Black Business of the Week - Erin's Cup & Cookies https://www.erinscup.com Wellness Segment - Keen Targhee IV https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/womens-targhee-iv-mid-waterproof-bison-beaujolais #ListensLately: Isaiah Rashad - SAME SH!T Kelela - idea 1 Rjtheweirdo - At Least She's Beautiful The Guess Who - These Eyes Myaap - Reaper Ball Greezy, Ice Billion Berg - Since You Been Away 6lack, 2 Chainz - Sunday Again Naomi Scott - Cherry Justin Beiber 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 Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.
Apr 15 · 1h 37m
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 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. Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepodInstagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.socialPatreon - 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.