The Friend Zone

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the final episode of the year. We take a look back at 2025 - from the community rallying together during the LA Wildfires, Armon’s Diddy coverage on YouTube to Patti LuPone getting cursed out for 15 min straight as an intro! We also take note of the range of conversations we contributed to the Podcast Landscape.Thank you for another wonderful year together. Have a happy and safe Holiday!The Friend Zone Returns on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026Catch Dustin Ross Live! - www.dustinrosslive.comHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6dThank 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/zoneFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - 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.

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! - www.dustinrosslive.comHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?c…9b11-63834e00ed6dThank 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.Chime - Work on your financial goals through Chime today. Open an account in 2 minutes at https://www.chime.com/FRIENDMint Mobile - Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at www.mintmobile.com/friendFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - 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.

This week on #TheFriendZone, we look back at the last 10 years of Black Television & Film.Black Business of the Week - Reel Paper https://www.reelpaper.comWellness Segment - Hey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranheyDustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com#ListensLately:Brandy - Put That On EverythingBrandy - Full Moon Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room Wale, Leon Thomas - Watching Us Dr. Dre - Bitches Ain't Shit Dvsn - Excited Key Glock - A+ DropOut Finn - Cool On Ha Brandy - A Capella (Something's Missing) 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/zoneFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - 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.

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through the landmark case of Brenay Kennard in North CarolinaBlack Business of the Week - Ease The Brand https://www.instagram.com/easethebrandWellness Segment:Everything’s Good - Toni Chapman (The Moody Foody) Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593800788?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=0593800788&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.27GAJJMEAZL0F&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asinThe New Southern Table - Cordarrius Green https://cordandthekitchen.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoWNpVc2was3n7R4LoADg7mvby35BEonYWM7PLLFDc_YnooSw8#ListensLately:kwn - back of the club Sasha Keable, BEAM - Work Masego - Unhinged The Smashing Pumpkins - 1979 (Remastered 2012) The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight Elephants & Little Girls - Loch LomondV Cartier. - So Good Party Next Door - Cheers Case - Touch Me Tease MeFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - 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.

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss decisions and circumstances that shifted our trajectory and daydream about alternate lives.Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.comThe People’s Brief - Redefining Masculinity ft. Dustin Ross - https://youtu.be/Ea1hcOwdwFQHey Fran Hey’s Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey?ccs_id=442f4c1b-a313-4f4b-9b11-63834e00ed6dBlack Business of The Week - Crissle’s Couch Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crissles-couch/id1851088933Wellness Segment:https://ifly-youth.orghttps://www.blackgirlscaninc.org#ListensLately:Xavier Omar, Jai'Len Josey - Painting The StarsTiana Major9, Yebba - AlwaysSampha - Cumulus/MemoryMax B - I Gotta HabitTweet - Toot TootJermaine Dupri, CeeLo - AtlannaJuvenile, B.G. & Jacquees - Hotboy SummerTeedra Moses - Outta My Head (Reimagined)Wale, Leon Thomas - Watching UsSummer Walker - Don't Make Me Do It /TemptedSummer Walker, Anderson Paak - 1-800 HeartbreakThank 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.Chime - Work on your financial goals through Chime today. Open an account in 2 minutes at https://www.chime.com/FRIENDLeesa - Go to www.leesa.com for 25% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code FRIEND.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - 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.