The Friend Zone

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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?

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July 01, 2026 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 Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6d
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#ListensLately:
Baby Rose - Let Me Go
The Internet - Special Affair
LAYA - Luber
MC Lyte - Poor Georgie
Lil' Troy - Wanna Be a Baller
LIVE - Lightning Crashes
Jade Monticello - Let's Work it Out
Finn Askew - Move On
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1h 56min
June 24, 2026 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 - 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.
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#ListensLately:
Masego - Breathe
Qu, Malaya - Oblivious
EJ Ross, Jay Verasace - CAN'T FIND HER
Trap Dickey - LA Nights
Cash Cobain - I Wanna Rock
Lebra Jolie, Rob49 - Give You Some
James Blake - Trying Times
Key Glock - FACE DOWN
ALTEGO - Toxic Pony
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2h 27min
June 17, 2026 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
Black Business of the Week - Hue Darling Candle Co https://lonezscents.com
Catch Dustin Ross Live! 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.
Bask & Lather - Go to baskandlatherco.com 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
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Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz
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3h 16min
June 10, 2026 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 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.
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BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social
Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast  
Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz
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2h 6min
June 08, 2026 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
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.
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Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - [email protected]
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BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social
Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast  
Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz
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2h 27min
May 27, 2026 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 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:
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Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - [email protected]
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Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast  
Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz
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2h 60min
May 20, 2026 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
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 - [email protected]
Follow us online:
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TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod
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BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social
Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast  
Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz
Have a GREAT day!

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2h 35min
May 13, 2026 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 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 - [email protected]
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!

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1h 38min
May 06, 2026 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
#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 - [email protected]
Follow us online:
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BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social
Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast  
Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz
Have a GREAT day!

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2h 12min
April 29, 2026 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 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 - [email protected]
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BlueSky - bsky.app/profile/friendzonepod.bsky.social
Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast  
Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz
Have a GREAT day!

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2h 42min

FAQs about The Friend Zone:

How many episodes does The Friend Zone have?

The podcast currently has 534 episodes available.