The Friend Zone
Episodes
Lemme Find Out - Featuring Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Financial Educator and New York Times Best-Selling author - Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. We ta...
Put Him In A Headlock
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Negro, Thou Art Loosed
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we explore the psychology of time - why years feel longer when we’re young and why adulthood can make life blur togethe...
The Braid of Wisdom
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, Bible Study is back! We have a lesson in love from the book of Genesis. Female Hip Hop, The Traitors, and The Bible have ...
The Lost Histories of Black Inventors
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we close out the last week of Black History Month with a discussion around Mr. Walter Johnson AKA Mr. Tendernism, Uncle N...
Hugging A Barnacle
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Leave A Voicemail
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone , we continue our Black History Month Celebrations! We explore who really preserves Black history, what gets lost when sto...
Black Bottom and Paradise Valley
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we celebrate Black History Month! THE WORDS BLACK BOTTOM HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD THING. We look back at the rich Black Hi...
Year of the Fire Horse
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on how 2026 has unfolded thus far. And how our sense of self, goals and hopes for the year have bee...
We Back!
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're back from Winter Break! It's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up....
Best of 2025 - The Friend Zone
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Living Kringle
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Binge is our weekly TV & Film recap series on Patreon. This month on #TheBinge, we're revisiting the Christmas episodes of our favorite Black Tele...
Pastors In Stem - The 2025 Wrap-Up
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wi...
Chick'n & Popsicle Sticks
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Ten Years Black
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.reelpape...
A Pin In Karrin
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through the landmark case of Brenay Kennard in North CarolinaBlack Business of the Week - Ease The Brand ...
The Midnight Library
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss decisions and circumstances that shifted our trajectory and daydream about alternate lives.Dustin Ross Live! h...
Married At Losing Sight
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Mouth And Heigth
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the latest AI, Robot and tech developments.Black Business - UCLA VIP Scholars Program https://giving.ucla.edu/...
A Briefcase of Spaghetti
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the end of our 2025 Spooky Season! An intersection of Bible Study and The Crime Zone.Black Business of the Week - ...
Apartment 603
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re still in the Crime Zone. Death In Apartment 603 - What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?Black Business of the Week - S...
The Heavy Show
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s another Crime Zone episode! The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos.Black Business of the Week - Chandler Advocacy ...
Three Hots And A Got
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on #TheFriendZone, we’re officially in our spooky season! We kick off Crime Zone October with the case of The Caldwell Triple Homicide.Bl...
Caught Up In The Rapture
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, you asked us the questions and we answered them! The Q&A episode.Black Business of the Week - Billie Gene Body https://bi...
Do It For The Vine
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
I Got Your Number Hussy
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Unknown Number: The High School Catfish documentary on Netflix.Black Business of the Week - Fierce By Dre Fashion...
Don't Be A Bridget
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk TikTok story times, a lack of professionalism and AI customer service.#ListensLately:Destin Conrad, Terrace Marti...
Solomon Springer Povich
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re having Bible Study. The Story of Solomon and The Baby.Black Business of the Week - Dr. Bobbi https://bigmouthtoot...
Shoutout To Everybody, I Had Fun
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're celebrating 10 years! Join us on our trip down memory lane.Black Business of the Week - iFly Youth https://ifly-you...
Hit Her With A Baguette
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
Phone Rotting
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we assess our digital spending habits.Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross interview with DV...
Just The Fartsy
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the month’s Hot Topics.Catch Dustin Ross live on tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the W...
Crab Legs & Karaoke
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re back from break and doing a mid-year mental health check-in.Black Business of the Week - LYS Beauty https://lysbe...
The Binge - Forever Netflix S1E1 Recap [Patreon Teaser]
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on #TheBinge, we're watching Forever Netflix - An American Teen Drama television series adaptation of the book Forever by Judy Blume. Creat...
The Binge - Sinners Recap [Patreon Teaser]
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the Sinners Film joining streaming services this week, we're publishing a teaser of our Patreon recap from May 2025.The 2025 supernatural ...
Burning Zipper
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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:...
Future-Proof or Foolish
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Future-Proofing?Black Business of the Week - CPR Wrap https://cprwrap.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopZWTfrpQm4T7oDHMV9ktv1PJ...
Dirty Old Man
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Dustin Ross Live on Tour! https://www.dustinrosslive.comBlack Business of the Week - Unc...
Chickens For KFC
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Saying "My Husband" Is Crazy
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Blue Ribbon Beauty Queen
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk AI…relationships?Catch Dustin Ross Live at City Winery! https://www.dustinrosslive.comDustin Ross Live at the B...
Types of 'Pecia - Featuring Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fie...
A Low Maintenance Friendship
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk low maintenance friendships. Is the "low maintenance friend" just code for the lazy, neglectful friend?Episode Re...
In This Dancery
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Aging Out Loud
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk aging, evolving and preparing for our next steps.Black Business of the Week - Just Move Supplements https://justm...
From A Vehicle
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Nude Barre https://nudebarre.comWellness Segment - Road Run...
Fantasiaba
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk hyper-consumerism, dopamine hits and viral TikTok products.Black Business of the Week - Untouched Blooms https://...
Black Or White
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.#ListensLatel...
That Must Be A New One
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Main Character Syndrome.Black Business of the Week - Chef Jade’s Sunday on a Monday Dinner Tour https://chefjad...
Moved To Chorus
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy’s Kitchen https://www.yummytummysny.comWellne...
Stacked Like Jenga - Featuring Jade & XD
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bu...
Rent-A-Man
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tick...
Heavy Conversation
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Fatphobia.Get your tickets to Dustin’s SECOND Stand Up Comedy Show at City Winery Monday, March 17thhttps://cit...
The Embattled Housewife
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Chubby Chicks Cafe in https://www.instagram.com/chubbychicks1111#Listens...
Assigned Meaning
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Shoulda Been Passed
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
Her Neck, Her Back, Her Van
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Love Your Family
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re attending Bible Study. The Sortie of Schechem.Black Business of the Week - Crab and Catfish Co https://crabandca...
Older Women Having A Good Time
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.Ca...
John Leguizamo
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're baaaaack! We're easing into a New Year of #TheFriendZone with a shoot the shit episode.Important links for California:Evacuee Transportation Ser...
Best of 2024 - The Friend Zone
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
But Then The Lamp Looked Weird - The 2024 Wrap-Up
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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’l...
I Had To Hear Her Sing That Song
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Game Is Blind
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-reco...
Wok It Out
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Picking Up Steam
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk mental health, community and practical resistance strategies under a Trump Presidency.Daniel Hunter’s 10 ways t...
Woo Woo WAP
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
American Nightmare
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s our last Crime Zone episode of the season. After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, Denise Huskins ...
Kegels for Caleb
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a Crime Zone x Bible Study mashup. Cutting Up - The Levite and the Concubine. Judges 19-21.Black Business of the W...
The Chilling Story of Mark and Donnah Winger
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially Spooky Season!! This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a Crime Zone episode. We walk through the chilling story of Mark & Donnah Winge...
Baddies Reunion
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Delulu Lemon
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re updated on the rapidly evolving state of Artificial Intelligence.Asheville, NC relief links - https://ashevillere...
Ruth And Boaz: Love After Elimelech Up
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we step into our Bible Studies. The Story of Ruth And Boaz.Black Business of the Week - Our go-to Digital Artist https://...
Parable of the Huckabees
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss collective restlessness and the belief systems of Nihilism and Absurdism.Black Business of the Week: https://w...
I Need A Man
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Fran's new Aq...
Prescription Gum
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we step into Reddit’s AITA (Am I The Asshole) forum.Black Business of the Week - Tieralia Eco-Friendly Bamboo Set https...
Living La Pinga Loca
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - https://www.3linescollective.comWellness Segment - Viole...
Hello From The Other Side
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk wearing shorts to a job interview and whether or not there’s a time and a place to conform to societal norms. A...
The Misinformation of Lauryn Hill
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Franchesca Ra...
Baddie's Triage
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we unpack some of our current fears. Big and small.Black Business of the Week - Octavia’s Bookshelf https://www.octavia...
Sound Selector - Featuring Shaun Ross
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we're joined by Model, Musician, DJ and founder of the Stardust party series - Shaun Ross.Black Business of the Week - ht...
Pickleback Pedi
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the good, the bad and the Kamala Harris.Black Business of the Week - Nail Wraps https://njala.co#ListensLately...
The Negro Solstice
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Protect Your Magic
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the future of AI and Music.Black Business of the Week - The Legend of Jericho by Garco B. Huffin https://a.co/...
Gay All My Life
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about Col. Edward Thomas Ryan and a family secret he exposed in his obituary.Black Business of the Week - Harlem ...
Drunk Bar Lies
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we engage in a mid-year mental health check-in.Black Business of the Week - The Museum For Black Girls https://www.themus...
The Lesser of Two Evils
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Follow us onl...
Gayle King Magazine
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about our relationship to working and making money.Wellness Segment:Walking Pad with Removable Desk https://www.a...
Slut Walk of Shame
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we cover the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - My Shameless Struggle Into Motherhood written by Shameless...
Black and Autistic - Featuring Supernova Momma and FroBabies
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about being Black and Autistic. We’re joined by Natasha Nelson of Supernova Momma and Kanika Nigist of FroBabie...
Read The Room
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Follow us onl...
The Gato Got To Go
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the different types of spaces we’ve lived in, how we’re living now and what kinds of homes + lifestyles we...
The Blackest Love
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - The Calla Lily Assignment Event Design https://www.insta...
Trim Spa, Baby - Featuring Wendy & Jess of Food Heaven
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Wendy & Jess of Food Heaven and the Diabetes Digital Podcast. We discuss the link between stress/poor s...
Is It Broccoli or Broccolini?
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.Tickets to Du...
She's 7:30
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we head over to Reddit for AITA (Am I The Asshole) posts.Black Business of the Week - https://www.stirhouse.com#ListensLa...
The Little Black Dress of Churches
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary https://www.thepaulineteabar.com#Li...
What About The Children
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss 3-part investigative docuseries The Program: Cons, Cults & Kidnapping on Netflix.Black Business of The Week - ...
As A Concept
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...