This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato (Dustin’s cousin!) to talk about the horrific history of racism in the field of Dermatology. Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seale.md Catch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Hope In Her, Inc https:/…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk low maintenance friendships. Is the "low maintenance friend" just code for the lazy, neglectful friend? Episode Resources: What Are Low Maintenance Friendships - and are they good or bad? https://www.kmatherapy.com/blog/what-are-low-maintenance-friendships-good-or-bad Are Low Maintenance Friends Actually Good Fo…

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Catch Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com 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/friendz…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk aging, evolving and preparing for our next steps. Black Business of the Week - Just Move Supplements https://justmovesupplements.com Wellness Segment - Power Outage in Spain, Portugal and France https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/28/europe/spain-portugal-power-outages-intl/index.html #ListensLately: Jessie J - No Secre…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Nude Barre https://nudebarre.com Wellness Segment - Road Runners Sport https://www.roadrunnersports.com #ListensLately: Destin Conrad - Kissing In Public Threetwenty - Blessed Like That Mazzy Star - Fade Into You Ohio Players - Ecstasy One Way - Pull Fancy Dan…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk hyper-consumerism, dopamine hits and viral TikTok products. Black Business of the Week - Untouched Blooms https://untouchedblooms.com Wellness Segment - The Wash House https://www.portland.gov/homelessness-impact-reduction/city-laundry-program #ListensLately: Snoh Aalegra - In Your Eyes Q-Tip - Let's Ride Sinead…

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. #ListensLately: Pluto & YKNiece - Whim Whamiee Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/friendz…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Main Character Syndrome. Black Business of the Week - Chef Jade’s Sunday on a Monday Dinner Tour https://chefjade.myshopify.com Wellness Segment - The Mona Cut in NYC https://www.themonacut.com #ListensLately: Denzel Curry ft. Saul Williams, Bridget Perez - Mental Yukimi ft. Little Dragon, Lianna La Havas - Stre…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy’s Kitchen https://www.yummytummysny.com Wellness Segment - STD Clinic Closing in Portland https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Miuyz5c3hAP0GSv5EONSk30NoDa1JnH/view?usp=sharing #ListensLately: Lady Gaga - So Happy I Could Die EJ Ross - Superficial EJ R…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Jade of All Jades and Xavier D’Leau of the Jade & XD Podcast to discuss the woes of Adulting. Black Business of the Week - Sistah Seeds https://sistahseeds.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.s…

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17thhttps://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd--w8nhscThank you to our Sponsors…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Fatphobia. Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17thhttps://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd--w8nhsc Black Business of the Week - EADEM Lip Balm https://eadem.co and https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey Teen Vog…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Chubby Chicks Cafe in https://www.instagram.com/chubbychicks1111 #ListensLately: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones, PT II Outkast - Elevators (Me & You) Goodie Mob - Cell Therapy Outkast - Vibrate Yolanda Be Cool ft. Jonjon - Segunda Kash Doll - Nothin New Outkast - Two Dope Boyz Ni…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about the challenging “rug pull” moments of life and whether or not we assign deeper meaning to them. Get your tickets to Dustin’s Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17th -https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/events/studio-seventeen-presents-dustin-ross-live-fspd-a0u342 Black Business of the Week …

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: Mint Mobile - Shop plans at https://www.mintmobile.com/friend Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. F…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk a little tech, a little music and a lot of TV. Black Business of the Week - Automic Gold https://www.automicgold.com Wellness Segment - Offgrid Homestead Fam https://www.tiktok.com/@offgridhomesteadfam Black Farmers Index - https://blackfarmersindex.com Farm Fresh 24/7 - https://farmfresh247.com #ListensLately: …

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re attending Bible Study. The Sortie of Schechem. Black Business of the Week - Crab and Catfish Co https://crabandcatfishco.com Wellness Segment - Immigrant Defense links + resources: Immigrant Defense Project - https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org Penn State Law x American Immigration Lawyers Association - https:…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our energy forecast for 2025 and whether or not our Government’s recent stunts shifted our view of the year. California Links + Directories: Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network (MALAN) - http://tiny.cc/malan-directory Evacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691 The Dream Center - Providing diapers, …

We're baaaaack! We're easing into a New Year of #TheFriendZone with a shoot the shit episode. Important links for California: Evacuee Transportation Services - Project Pit (310) 291-4691 The Dream Center - Providing diapers, water toiletries and hot meals at 2301 Bellevue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Platinum Group - Free Car Rentals/Recovery/Tow/Rep…

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 The Friend Zone 2024" bonus for the holidays. The Friend Zone returns Wednesday, January 15th 2025.Av The Friend Zone

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s our last episode of the year! Half of the episode is a shoot the shit and the other half is a 2024 Wrap-Up. We’ll miss you <3 Happy Holidays! The Friend Zone returns on Wednesday, January 15th Black Business of the Week - YamsThePlaylist https://www.yamstheplaylist.com YamsThePlaylist Presents “Solo & Friends” in A…

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: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Earn In - When you download the EarnIn app, type in Friend Zone under PODCAST when you sign up - it …

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté gets in his gamer bag. Drea on TV’s GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/2kejv-support-andreas-journey-to-recovery?attribution_id=sl%3Ab13eea0a-cb12-4b7b-a72c-0cbe5a158cb7&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link #ListensLately: Monchy & Alexandra - Te Quiero Igual Que Ayer…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we take a deeper look into Elon Musk and the changes happening over on Twitter/X. Black Business of the Week - Kiss Café https://www.kisscafecoffee.com #ListensLately: Leon Thomas - Vibes Don't Lie Mac Ayres - somebody new Amaarae - Princess Going Digital Kash Doll - Nothin New Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside TLC - 3D…

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk mental health, community and practical resistance strategies under a Trump Presidency. Daniel Hunter’s 10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won - https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins Black Business of the Week - The Comic Shop by Cheyenne The Geek https://www.kick…