The Friend Zone

Bia Pablo

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on Black Cult Leader, Nature Boy - Eligio Bishop, and his Carbon Nation.Black Business of the Week ...

And That's on Eric Mays

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone we tap into our Bible Studies. The Story of Samson and Delilah.Black Business of the Week - Girls Auto Clinic https://www....

Click Your Bic

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on the “Bed Rotting” trend sweeping the internet.Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holdi...

Santorini Photo Shoots

14 Feb 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.Vote for Dust...

The Neighborhood Tech

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté creeps out Fran and Dustin with a conversation about the new tech updates showcased at the Consumer Electronics ...

FUPS

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we have A LOT to cover. The hosts discuss the month’s Hot Topics.Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court...

Backpack Rapper

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss people losing their hard earned jobs, families and lives for discussing their political and religious beliefs ...

Big Black Wins

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone - we’re back!!!! The hosts talk about their month off and tap into the pop culture topics they missed.#ListensLately:Kev...

I Wanna Thank Me - The 2023 Wrap-Up

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2023 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the conversations we brought to the media landscap...

Baddies Mesopotamia

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we tap into our #BibleStories. Listen to The Story of Abraham & Isaac.Black Business of the Week - Pair of Thieves (Basic...

Holiday Hooch

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a Music Man episode! A look back at the year in music.Black Business of the Week - Play Pits Kid’s Deodorant htt...

Topanga

22 Nov 2023

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.Black Busines...

Doo Doo Brown

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk not affording school lunch as kids, being embarrassed by thrifting, the unhoused communities in our neighborhoods...

Covenant Eyes

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - Blood Sex Magic by Bri Luna - Creator of The Hoodwitch https://www.har...

Mounds Don't

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about unprofessional customer service.Black Business of the Week - Elle Olivia PJs https://www.target.com/b/elle-...

Old As A Hill

25 Oct 2023

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 ...

Bridge The Gap - A Bonus Episode Sponsored By Target

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we're bringing you a bonus episode sponsored by Target! In support of Season II of Illuminating Intersectionality, we dis...

And What I Know About You

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we wrap up our Crime Zone season. The mysterious whodunit murder of the Billionaire Sherman Family in Canada.Black Busine...

A Sunken Disposition

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re back in our true crime bag. The Catfishing Case of Brian Hile.Black Business of the Week - https://www.neighborho...

Been Here Before

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we kick off Spooky Season! We talk reincarnation, near death experiences and children talking to their parents about past...

Selling Sunsets

27 Sep 2023

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...

The Saca I Trust

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Emmanuel Nwude Odinigwe defrauding Banco Noroeste for $242 million.Black Business of the Week - Black Woman Ow...

The Friend Contract

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss pop culture topics that examine friendship dynamics.Wellness Segment - Missha Essence Sun Milk SPF 50 https://...

3 Damn Grapes

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we do a mental health check-in.Black Business of the Week - https://tinkypoo.comWellness Segment - Donkey Milk Retinol ht...

Her Name Was Beverly Hills

30 Aug 2023

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...

The Episode of the Title

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss scammers and their traps.Are you subscribed to #TheFriendZone Patreon yet? We have 4 spinoff podcasts PLUS a m...

Pay Vanna White

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on this month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - https://simoneismith.com#ListensLately:Ka...

Proud of the South

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we dig into a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.Are you subscribed to our Patreon yet? We have 4 spinoff podcasts PLUS a...

Ain't Gon Be No Corn

02 Aug 2023

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...

In The Discovery Phase

12 Jul 2023

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.NOTE: The Fri...

A Freaky Ministry

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone we talk Sex, Porn and Social Media.Black Business of the Week - https://shop.kinkistry.comWellness Segment - https://thecu...

Say It With Your Whole LaFace

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss this month’s Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - The Scottie & Sylvia Show launching July 6! https://var...

Sisterhood Heels

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the updates we've learned from the 6-part docuseries ‘The Curious Case of Natalia Grace’ on MAX.Wellness S...

Pancake Pamela

14 Jun 2023

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...

A Piece of Tuna

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk all things food. We share our favorite and least favorite meals, candy and desserts.Black Business of the Week - ...

Shout Out To God

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s another installment of #BibleStories. On this episode, we learn the story of Sodom & Gomorrah.Black Business of th...

A Sunny Day

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about the funny realities of getting older: earlier bed times, not being able to eat whatever we want, longer rec...

Let Me Know

17 May 2023

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...

AAVE-I

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the pros and cons (mainly the cons) of AI being integrated into society.Black Business of the Week - https://t...

Love & Hip Hop Jerusalem

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone we present Bible Study, with a modern day break down of the story of David and Bathsheba.Black Business of the Week - The ...

Stolen Youth

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a Crime Zone special. We discuss the shocking case of Larry Ray and the Slonim Woods 9 at Sarah Lawrence College.Bla...

Fruitages of the Spirit

12 Apr 2023

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.Cleveland, OH...

A Mall Walker - Featuring Taylor Hale

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Taylor Hale - the Season 24 winner of Big Brother. A moment for Assanté to Stan!Black Business of the ...

A Fence To Be Reckoned With

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on the feeling of Resentment using the LaTocha Scott vs Xscape feud as the backdrop.CLEVELAND, OH -...

The Fifth Member

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss our relationship to Anger. Are you quick to anger and flash on people? Is your anger more of a slow simmer? We...

A Study On Delusion

15 Mar 2023

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 t...

Get Your Lick Back

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté walks us through some TikTok and Twitter Street Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://richncoziny.co...

A Practicing Homosexual

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings February’s Hot Topics to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - https://shegotcakes.as.me Thank y...

The Window of Tolerance - Featuring Supernova Momma

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we are joined by Natasha Nelson of Supernova Momma. Early last year, Natasha schooled us on Conscious Parenting and her g...

A Playa On The Playa

15 Feb 2023

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...

It's Giving Coke

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté walks us through the story of Marie Holmes and the gift and the curse of winning the Lottery. Black Business of ...

They Look Damp

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Fitness Studio in Miami https://www.rhythmandrelease.com...

Pause For The Cause

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on whether or not people should be crucified for 10 year old tweets. Black Business of the Week - h...

The Grammy Is The Baby

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Thank you t...

New Year, More Blessings - A Bonus Episode Sponsored By Target

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s (pre-recorded) episode of #TheFriendZone is brought to you by Target. We discussed 2020 affecting our ability to celebrate NYE without a...

What A Year - The 2022 Wrap-Up

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2022 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the range of conversations we brought to the table...

Crystal Balls

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through “Sins of Our Mother” - the Lori Vallow story. Black Business of the Week - Code FriendZone fo...

Sheryl Lee Underwood

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No Segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Black Busin...

Angela Angelou

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Black Busin...

The Useless Information Questionnaire

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté keeps it light and fun with The Useless Information Questionnaire. Black Business of the Week - https://www.mess...

Puffed Up With Pride

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through October’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://www.thelabdrawer.com Wellness Segmen...

The House of Murdaugh

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the last Crime Zone episode of the season. Fran walks us through The Fall of the House of Murdaugh. Wellness Segme...

Hug A Tree Tonight

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Thank you t...

Bell Bottom Diapers - Featuring Mercedes "Skin Care Bully" of IxoraBB

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s Crime Zone October! Assanté brings the curious case of Paul Fronczak to the Hot Button Segment. Mercedes "Sk...

Pray For Pay

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we kick off Crime Zone October! Dustin tells the shocking tale of Bishop Dr. Tracie Dickey. Black Business of the Week - ...

Permission Slips - Featuring Maryam Hasnaa

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by longtime friend of the show, writer, Seer and Spiritual Practitioner, Maryam Hasnaa. We talk rememberin...

You're An Endangered Species

21 Sep 2022

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 yourselves. Thank you ...

A Forgetful Mind

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté takes us back 20 years. The top artists, songs, movies, and heartthrobs. Where were you in 2002? Black Business ...

Genital Cleanser

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through this month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Ser Skn https://www.serskn.com Thank you ...

Is An Elephant Heavy?

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we celebrate 7 years and 350 episodes. We reflect on how our show has morphed and grown over the years, favorite guest ap...

Somethin In There

17 Aug 2022

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...

Curtis Down The Street

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings TV and Movie nostalgia to the Hot Button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://rowancobaby.com Th...

Hello Kitty Goodnight Cat

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - https://ww...

You Mailing Milk - Featuring Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche stops by the Hot Button. We talk the looming recession, inflation vs price gouging, ...

She's Buxom

20 Jul 2022

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. Black Busine...

If You See Something, Say Something

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté explores the intersection of dating and technology for the Hot Button Segment. Black Business of The Week - http...

There Are Notes

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin honors Wendy Williams by turning the Hot Button Segment into Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://www....

Jolly Ol' St. Nick - Featuring JadeofAllJades

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by JadeofAllJades, of the Gettin’ Grown and Jade & XD podcasts, to share our wildest NYC stories. Bl...

To This Day

22 Jun 2022

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. Black Busine...

Keep Him Breathing

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté gives us a lesson on black billionaires around the world and how they created their fortune. Black Business of t...

Headliner Headlines

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin breaks down the beef between Monique and DL Hughley. Black Business of the Week - Mike Anderson Fit https://www.in...

The Grief Episode - Featuring Dr. Tykeia Robinson

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss our relationship to grief, society not being designed to hold space for us as we grieve, and how we show up fo...

Juneteenth Napkins

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE F...

The Real LisaRaye McCoy

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté clears up some myths and schools us with a history lesson on the top 10 black inventions of all time. Black Busi...

Gone Till November

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the story of Nannie Doss, “The Giggling Granny”, to the hot button segment. Black Business of the Week ...

Report Card Day

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we work through a self-audit. If we were to place your family, friends, romantic partners and co-workers into a room to h...

Old National

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE F...

Chip Pum Pum

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings Apple TV’s newest hit show - Severance - to the hot button segment. If your employer offered a tech hac...

Ye Olde Mess

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares the toe cracking tale of Maggie & Kate Fox of Hydesville, New York. Black Business of the Week - Americ...

Intrusive Thoughts

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we get in our psychology bag to discuss “Intrusive Thoughts”. What do our most negative and disturbing thoughts say a...

Take A Hike

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRI...

Mmmmm Hmmmm

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté found a reddit forum of “Weird Questions” and put us to the test. Black Business of the Week - https://tedlo...

Church Got A VIP

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares the curious case of Bishop Noel Jones and his longtime “lady friend”. Black Business of the Week - Nata...

Conscious Parenting - Featuring Natasha Nelson

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Certified Positive Discipline Educator and Founder of Supernova Momma, Natasha Nelson. We discuss using...

What You Talkin Bout Willis

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE F...

Marvel Credit Union

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assante asks us (you included) to hold space for the black folks into cosplay and anime. Or at least stop calling them we...

A Green Light & A Bell

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings some Facebook and LinkedIn drama to the hot button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://ariellesim...

Do You Say Homage or Homage?

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, our inner kids take over the hot button segment as we discuss the many layers of Disney’s “Encanto”. #TheFriendZone...

And Just Like That

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Friend Zone is back! We ease into 2022 with a funny shoot the shit episode. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off sho...

Season's Beatings - The 2021 Wrap-Up

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2021 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the work we created on the podcast this year and s...