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This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Future-Proofing? Black Business of the Week - CPR Wrap https://cprwrap.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopZWTfrpQm4T7oDHMV9ktv1PJDCOdLneCAgf9gD-AywFHI8xxv1 Wellness Segment - Naked Pea Protein https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBIUGA2?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=B00NBIUGA2&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.HAUA0IPFBTSX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1 #ListensLately: Charlie Puth ft. Kehlani - Done For Me Sticks & Stonez ft. Liv East - You're My Kevin Gates - Stutter CUZZOS ft. BlueBucksClan, Teaawhy, Milly Mo - Stay Safe Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics. Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Uncle Phill’s https://www.eatunclephills.com Wellness Segment - Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt https://www.pillarsyogurt.com #ListensLately: Terrace Martin, Kenyon Dixon - See You Later Jack Dine, Tone Stith - Letting You Run DAMEDAME*, Jorja Smith - FREEDOM Future, Lil Uzi - All Bad Clipse, Pusha T & No Malice - Ace Trumpets Snoh Aalegra - Nothing To Me India Shawn - Kill Switch Thank you to our Sponsors: IXL Learning - 20% off IXL membership when you sign up at www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we vent about this shit show of an Administration and share some theories. Articles for Reference: NBC News - Wife and 5 children of Boulder attack suspect in ICE custody https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-boulder-attack-suspect-taken-ice-custody-dhs-chief-krisi-noem-s-rcna210711 NBC News - Travel Ban Live Updates https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/trump-travel-ban-live-updates-rcna211728 NBC News - The Trump franchise is expanding in the Middle East - and so are ethical concerns https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-franchise-expanding-middle-east-are-ethical-concerns-rcna206777 The Guardian - Trump is using the presidency to seek golf deals https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/27/trump-pga-liv-saudi-arabia CNN - Los Angeles Protest News https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-10-25?t=1749614678035 CNN - Marines on standby outside LA as protests pop up across the US https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/la-protests-ice-raids-trump-06-11-25 The Guardian - Mayor says Los Angeles being used as ‘test case’ by federal government https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jun/09/los-angeles-protests-live-tensions-flare-trump-deploys-national-guard-troops Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Black Business of the Week - Ixora BB Glow Forward Fund https://ixorabb.com/products/glow-forward-fund?srsltid=AfmBOorvjkNJk-OR7Sda9-t5agRgFQd_YH585BMOTqF8fZN2Ip6J5YWD Wellness Segment - Just Move Protein Powder https://justmovesupplements.com #ListensLately: Ginuwine - I’ll Do Anything/I'm Sorry The Roots, Musiq Soulchild - Break You Off Zhane - Sending My Love Lil Tecca - OWA OWA Naomi Sharon - Feels Like Home Playboi Carti - LIKE WEEZY Snoh Aalegra - Love Like That Travis Scott - Apple Pie HoneyBxby - LEFT EYE (Remix) Momo Boyd - American Love Song 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/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No Segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself. Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Dustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.org 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/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk AI…relationships? Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.com Dustin Ross Live at the Bomesi Summit - https://bomesisummit.org Black Business of the Week - Ashley Coleman’s Permission To Write Community https://www.permissiontowrite.org Wellness Segment - Adriana Smith’s GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-adrianas-family-during-this-heartbreaking-journey NPR Article about Adriana Smith’s story - https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5405542/a-brain-dead-womans-pregnancy-raises-questions-about-georgias-abortion-law #ListensLately: BADBADNOTGOOD, Samuel T. Herring - Time Moves Slow Moses Sumney, Hayley Williams - I Like It I Like It Robert Glasper - Maiden Voyage/Everything In Its Right Place Matt Berry - Take My Hand Freedom - Get Up and Dance Alessia Cara - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues India Shawn - Eventually (Cover/Visualizer) Rico Nasty - Crash Amelia Moore - Spelling Bee Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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://hopeinherinc.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/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 For Us or Are We Just Being Lazy? https://www.verywellmind.com/low-maintenance-friendships-8713610#:~:text=The%20Rise%20of%20Low%2DMaintenance%20Friendships,-A%20low%2Dmaintenance&text=Maybe%20you%20send%20a%20funny,in%20for%20big%20catch%2Dups The Problem With Low Maintenance Friendships - https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/low-maintenance-friendship Why Friendship Makes Us Healthier - https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230329-why-friendship-makes-us-healthier Black Business of the Week - Eye See Me African American Children’s Bookstore https://eyeseeme.com #ListensLately: Common Saints - Honey Elmiene, Leon Thomas- Sweetness Joy Kay, Amaria, Dylan Sinclair - All Yours Billy Gang Kushington - Introduction 10,000 Maniacs - These Are Days Mariah The Scientist - Burning Blue Amine - Vacay Lil Tecca - Dark Thoughts Bunna Summa - Bunna Summa Thank you to our Sponsors: Torrid - Shop https://www.torrid.com and use promo code FRIENDZONE for forty percent off your first online order. Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

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/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

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 Secrets Destin Conrad - So Nice Khruangbin - Friday Morning Myaap - Fairy Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me Walk The Moon - Talking Is Hard (expanded edition) Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down Megan Thee Stallion - Whenever Wiz Khalifa ft Luh Tyler - Pimps n Hustlers Thank you to our Sponsors: IXL Learning - 20% off IXL membership when sign up at https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefriendzonepod_ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@thefriendzonepod Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

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 Dancer/ Pull (Part I) Peter Bjorn and John - Amsterdam Charlie xcx - Everything Is Romantic Keri Hilson - Love 41 - No Love (feat.24mmy) 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/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friend Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk overconsumption, excess 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 Harnett - Thinkin Less Money Man & Rio Da Yung Og - Cardio Babyface Ray & 42 Dugg - Ron Artest Keri Hilson - Where Did He Go Chris Lake, Amber Mark - In My Head Amine - Arc de Triomphe India Shawn - There Must Be a God 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/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Mint Mobile - Shop plans at www.mintmobile.com/friend Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 - Stream of Consciousness Amerie - Mine Whitesnake - Here I Go Again '87 Icewear Vezzo ft. Big Sean, Peezy - Worth Something Beyonce - Jealous NLE Choppa ft Carey Washington - Hard Life Emotional Oranges - Out The Blue CO-ED - Roll Wit Me Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 Ross - Blind https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2WQ8FxF The Sequence - I Don't Need Your Love The Sequence - Can You Feel It Jungle - (Full Crate Remix) Back On 74 HEALTH - Cyberpunk 2.0.2.0 Kendrick Lamar - Hood Politics Da Organization - Can't Stop No Player Lady Gaga - LoveDrug Thank you to our Sponsors: Stitch Fix - Personal styling for everyone. Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/FRIENDZONE IXL Learning - 20% off IXL membership when sign up at https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com promo code ZONE. Mint Mobile - To get the new customer offer and a 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/FRIEND. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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: Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 Teen Vogue’s latest on the horrific history of Retin - Ahttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/retinol-skincare-ingredient-history Wellness Segment - @Naj_ToTheJayy’s Hillmantok University thread - https://x.com/Naj_ToTheJayy/status/1892223120192217238 #ListensLately: Flwr Chyld, Grimm Lynn, Cafe Noir - Fallin 4 Ya Luv Alex Isley - Hands Shae Universe, Nao - Oh, Wait... Real Boston Richey - One Hit Wonder Kay Flock, G Herbo - Being Honest (Remix) Dave East, Ransom - The Mosque Breyan Bliss - Crush Leven Kali - Are You Still Rico Nasty - Teethsucker (Yea3x) Bree Runway - Eat In Silence Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 Nia Smith - Reckless Soul (alt version) Muni Long - Slow Grind Thank you to our Sponsor: Nutrafol - $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and use code ZONE at checkout. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 - Nafees Innovations STEM workshops https://nafeesino.com Wellness Segment - Hillmantok https://www.npr.org/2025/02/16/nx-s1-5291480/hillmantok-the-unofficial-hbcu-of-tiktok-is-educating-people-about-black-history #ListensLately: Nicole Bus - Rain Chris Stapleton - Without Your Love Deniro Farrar - The Shepard Larry June, 2 Chainz & The Alchemist - Colossal Alanis Morissette - That I Would Be Good Dolemite - Hustlas Drake - Nokia Infinity Song - Sinking Boat SZA - My Turn Thank you to our Sponsors: Seed - Support your gut health with Seed's DS-01 Daily Synbiotic. Go to seed.com/FRIEND and use code 25FRIEND to get 25% off your first month. Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!