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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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  • Avg 2 hr 20 min
  • English

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  • #545
    Wednesday · 3 hr 32 min

    All For One and One For All

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts, research and disappointment around the discourse on Nikole Hannah-Jones' article in The New York Times - "In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?"

  • #544
    September 16 · 1 hr 39 min

    Black Is Beauty

    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.

  • #543
    September 9 · 2 hr 35 min

    Big Lotts

    This week on #TheFriendZone, from the Teeth to the Streets - a discussion focusing on cameras tracking everything from cavities to cars and the invasiveness of it all.

  • #542
    September 2 · 1 hr 53 min

    A Sensory Experience - Featuring The Edges & Everything Podcast

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we welcome Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato and Dr. Moriah Brewer, hosts of the new podcast Edges & Everything, to discuss their holistic evaluation of the impact of hair loss, not only as a personal problem, but also in its social impact.

  • #541
    August 26 · 2 hr 47 min

    We Love You, Dolly

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we piggyback off of last week's celebration of 11 years of content creation by also sharing silent L's, failed projects and mistakes we've made along the way.

  • #540
    August 19 · 1 hr 29 min

    Well Come On Then.

    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.

  • #539
    August 12 · 2 hr 19 min

    Black Movie Table Talk

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss movies featuring Black actors, roles and scripts - and what happens when representation gets complicated.

  • #538
    August 5 · 2 hr 36 min

    Singing A Ransom Note

    This week on #TheFriendZone, there are things that you need to know, and Dustin's going to make sure that you do. It's time for this week's hot topics. Hop in, Friends! Let's talk about people!

  • #537
    July 29 · 35 min

    The Binge - Unlocked: Family Secrets [Patreon Preview]

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we're sharing some of our exclusive Patreon content! Take a listen to The Binge - our TV + Film recapping series on Patreon - where we discussed Unlocked: Family Secrets on HBO Max. In search of truth and healing, six different families revisit the secrets that have haunted them for generations. On this episode, The Preacher's Secret, a preacher's wife guards a 25 year old secret to protect her family and the church, until that secret threatens to destroy everything.

  • #535
    July 15 · 2 hr 32 min

    Peri-Peri Sauce - Featuring Wendy & Jess of Diabetes Digital

    This week on #TheFriendZone, we're joined by our favorite Registered Dietitians - Wendy & Jess of Diabetes Digital to do a mid-year health check-in. We discuss the difference between Perimenopause and Menopause, the recent change from PCOS to PMOS and what it means for your care, Black Women and HRT, Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Fibroids, and so much more.

  • #534
    July 8 · 1 hr 59 min

    Wind-Up Teeth

    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.

  • #533
    July 1 · 1 hr 55 min

    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.

  • #532
    June 24 · 2 hr 26 min

    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.

  • #531
    June 17 · 3 hr 15 min

    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.

  • #530
    June 10 · 2 hr 5 min

    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.

  • #529
    June 8 · 2 hr 26 min

    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?

  • #528
    May 27 · 2 hr 59 min

    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.

  • #527
    May 20 · 2 hr 34 min

    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.

  • #526
    May 13 · 1 hr 37 min

    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.

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