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October 21, 2026 · 3h 39m
This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss Girl in the Picture - a Netflix original documentary film about the 1990 murder of a 20 yr. old woman and the twists and turns it took to find her identity. The film is based on the books A Beautiful Child and Finding Sharon by Matt Birkbeck, who also serves as executive producer. Directed by Skye Borgman. Black Business of the Week - Invisible History with Dr. Margarita Rosa Podcast - YouTube - Dustin Ross Live in DC! #ListensLately: Robert Glasper, Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michele - Ah Yeah Nao - Burst Rachel Chinouriri - Parasite Trinidad Man Man - Suck C**t (Raw) Meshell Ndegeocello, Destin Conrad - The Closer I Get To You Inayah - For The Streets Skip Waiters, Ben Reilly - american IDOL Remi Wolf - Champagne Dawn Richard - fiesta Thank you to our Sponsors: Quince - Download the Quince app for app exclusive offers or go to Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Squarespace - Head over to for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to to save 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@ Follow us online: YouTube 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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Oct 14, 2026 · 1h 35m
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.Dustin Ross Live in DC! https://www.dustinrosslive.comThank 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 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.comFabletics - Shop now at https://www.fabletics.com/ZONE to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and and be sure to select ZONE when prompted to unlock this offer.Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.comFollow us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - 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/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2h 54m
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's officially Spooky Season! Assanté kicks it off by giving us the rundown on the Circleville Letters, small town family secrets and an unsolved mystery.Black Business of the Week - Heated Cake Stands & Dessert Warmers https://velverawarm.comWellness Segment: Dominican/Afro-Latino Platforms to support:Elaine Feliz https://www.instagram.com/elainefeliz1?stkn=aTdmZjQ1ZzhjMnBpDr. Ana Simó - https://www.instagram.com/dranasimoAnro Rivas - https://www.tiktok.com/@anrosinfiltror=1&t=ZP-9AL3IyNtOhTDash Harris - https://www.instagram.com/diasporadash?stkn=Y3IyNnA3cGltMTQ1#ListensLately:Victoria Monet, SZA - See You In My DreamsNick Hakim - Needy BeesRochelle Jordan - LowkeyFreddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved SomebodyYung Miami - F YouYseult - One More TimeDawn Richard - EnoughJaymin - Nothing 2 LoseOMB Peezy - What She WantsThank 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 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at www.rocketmoney.com/zoneArticle - Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/zone and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.comFollow us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - 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/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.
Sep 30, 2026 · 3h 6m
This week on #TheFriendZone, we catch up on the latest headlines and Hot Topics.---Black Business of the Week - Finger Lakes Treehouse https://www.guestreservations.com/finger-lakes-treehouse/booking---Dustin Ross Live in DC! https://www.dustinrosslive.comRoomie Diaries hosted by Dustin Ross roomiediaries.com---#ListensLately:SZN4 - Let's Be ClearZyah Belle, MyGuysMars - What Lovers DoKaytranada - DON'T WORRY BABE/I GOT U BABEKwn - Hopeless RomanticFigure Flame - PIVOTGordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My MindV Cartier - So GoodTame Impala - DraculaTinashe - Popstar---Thank you to our Sponsors:Poshmark - Download the Poshmark app and use code Zone to get $10 off your first order.Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.com---Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.comFollow us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - 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/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.
Sep 23, 2026 · 3h 32m
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?"The New York Times article - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/magazine/ny-public-schools-black-students-segregation.htmlPrincipal Malea Mouton-Fuentes at Willie Brown Middle School in San Francisco - https://sfstandard.com/2026/06/06/sfusd-willie-brown-middle-school-miracleBlack Business of the Week - The Brand Is Strong: A Content Creator Masterclass hosted by Franchesca Ramsey https://www.skool.com/thebrandisstrongThe Roomie Diaries hosted by Dustin Ross - https://theshaderoom.com/roomiediaries#ListensLately:The Womack Sisters - MonsterErykah Badu, The Alchemist, Thundercat - They Ain't YouJhene Aiko - He BelongsTony Bizarro - Estou Livre 2Coi Leray & Diplo - Nothing Into SomethingMy Doorbell - The White StripesFridayy - CryinJhene Aiko - NeighborsJhene Aiko - So GoodThank you to our Sponsors:Quince - Download the Quince app for app exclusive offers or go to https://www.quince.com/FRIEND Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsContact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.comFollow us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - 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/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.
Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 39m
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.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 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at www.rocketmoney.com/zoneNutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.comContact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.comFollow us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - 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/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.
Sep 9, 2026 · 2h 35m
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.Black Business of the Week - Portrait Coffee https://portrait.coffee#ListensLately:Wyclef Jean, Harvey Mason, Niia, Theo Croker - French QuarterWashington - Monday BluesMerna - MagicThe Cranberries - Dreams (Live At The London Astoria II 1994)Trap Dickey & Key Glock - Down SouthCynthia Bailey, LePrince & Manora - The Peach LifeRihanna - Fire BombIsaia Huron - overtimeQ Marsden - hey there [I have a compulsive complex]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.Bask & Lather - Go to baskandlatherco.com and use code FRIEND for 20% off.IXL - Visit https://www.ixl.com/friendzone to get the most effective learning program out there at the best price.Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.comFollow us online:YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePodTwitter - 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/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.
Sep 2, 2026 · 1h 53m
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. Black Business of the Week - SuiteFix https://thesuitefix.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at www.rocketmoney.com/zone 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. Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.com Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePod 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.
Aug 26, 2026 · 2h 47m
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. Black Business of the Week - In crust We Trust Pizza shop https://www.incrustwestrustfishtown.com #ListensLately: 702 - Get It Together Donnell Jones - Where I Wanna Be Cleo Sol - Little Things Jermaine Dupri,Eightball, Too Short, Mr. Black & YoungBloodz - Jazzy Hoes Kash Doll, Alex Vaugh - NWM Coco & Clair Clair, Paul Maxwell - Crushcrushcrush Ama, Bryson Tiller - Aura Mariah Carey - Here For It All Nino Paid, Benji Blue Bills - One Thank you to our Sponsors: Wayfair - Head to www.wayfair.com to shop all things home. Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at www.rocketmoney.com/zone Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePod 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.
Aug 19, 2026 · 1h 29m
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. 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. Nutrafol - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol nutrafol.com Bask & Lather - Go to baskandlatherco.com and use code FRIEND for 20% off. Contact The Friend Zone Podcast - info@thefriendzonepodcast.com Follow us online: YouTube www.youtube.com/@FriendZonePod 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.