The Friend Zone

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk mental health, community and practical resistance strategies under a Trump Presidency. Black Business of the Week - The Comic Shop by Cheyenne The Geek https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheyennethegeek/the-comic-shop-a-mockumentary-sitcom #ListensLately: The Sweet Inspirations - Here I Am - Take Me Ariana Grande, The Weeknd - off the table Tyla // PUSH 2 START N.W.A. - Something 2 Dance 2 Tinashe - Cross That Line Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, Stove God Cooks - Still Praying Joseline - No Title Annie Tracy - Times It By Two SahBabii - All The Way David Sylvester - Lonely Hearts Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. 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. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Quince - Go to www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365 day returns. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - https://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: 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 our last Crime Zone episode of the season. After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn are accused of staging the ordeal when the woman reappears. American Nightmare. Black Business of the Week - Loyalty Bookstores https://www.loyaltybookstores.com #ListensLately: Pharrell Williams, Tyler The Creator - VIRGINIA Boy Mach Hommy, Kaytranada, 03 Greedo - #RICHAXXHAITIAN deadmau5, Kaskade - I Remember Timbaland, Aaliyah & Missy Elliot - John Blaze Megan Thee Stallion, Flo Milli - Roc Steady Coco & Clair Clair - Martini Moxie Knox - Tonight Summer Walker - Heart of a Woman Leikeli47 - 450 Thank you to our Sponsors: Bilt Rewards - Head over to joinbilt.com/FRIEND and learn more about the neighborhood rewards program that hooks you up with points on your rent. 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 - https://discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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 Week - Harlem Arts Dept. https://harlemqualitytees.com/products/harlem-art-dept #ListensLately: Larry June - Watering My Plants Yukimi - Little Dragon Sampha - Dancing Circles 2.0 Cordae - Mad as F*ck Turbo & Gunna - Bachelor Dawn Richard - Champion Brandy - Wildest Dreams IDK, TheARTI$t - SUPERNOVA Zyah Belle - Lyin Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. 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. 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 - https://discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

It’s officially Spooky Season!! This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a Crime Zone episode. We walk through the chilling story of Mark & Donnah Winger of Springfield, Illinois. Black Business of the Week - https://www.woofcutzgrooming.com Wellness Segment - Pre-Made Survival Kits: Rino Ready Companion Bag - https://rinoready.com/products/companion Uncharted Supply Co Seventy2 Survival System https://unchartedsupplyco.com/products/the-seventy2-survival-system Preppi - https://www.preppi.co #ListensLately: GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion - How I Look Victoria Monet - Love Is Stronger Than Pride Jean Deaux, Destin Conrad - Thinkin GloRilla, K-Carbon - Never Find It Dej Loaf, Kash Doll - Ladies Leave Your Man At Home Lonnie Liston Smith - A Garden of Peace GloRilla, T-Pain - I LUV HER SAFE - neck & earz Normani, James Blake - Tantrums Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. 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 - https://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: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Bilt Rewards - Head over to joinbilt.com/FRIEND and learn more about the neighborhood rewards program that hooks you up with points on your rent. Blueland - 15% off your first order by going to https://www.blueland.com/FRIEND Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re updated on the rapidly evolving state of Artificial Intelligence. Asheville, NC relief links - https://ashevillerelief.com Black Business of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/nanas.rooted Wellness Segment - “End of the World Kit” Reddit forum - https://www.reddit.com/r/scifi/comments/17ueo47/whats_one_thing_every_end_of_the_world_kit_needs/ Fran’s Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey #ListensLately: India Shawn - There Must Be a God Sasha Keable, 6LACK - Take Your Time Rae Khalil - Is It Worth It Aretha Franklin - Angel Tee Grizzley, J Cole - Blow for Blow Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - 1st of Tha Month Andra Day - I Know Who Holds Tomorrow NLE Choppa, 41 - Or What V. Cartier - Heaven 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 - https://discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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://spookaaaay.carrd.co Wellness Segment - Fran’s Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyfranhey Fran’s current skincare regimen: Donkey Milk & Chamomile Cleanser - https://ixorabb.com/products/donkey-milk-chamomile-facial-cleanser?_pos=1&_sid=c7af8b901&_ss=r Gentle Exfoliating Scrub - https://shop.santepdx.com/collections/sante-essentials/products/gentle-exfoliating-scrub Sea Moss & Centella Calming Gel Toner - https://ixorabb.com/products/sea-moss-centella-toner?_pos=1&_psq=sea+moss+a&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Hyaluronic Hydrating Serum - https://epanouieskin.com/products/hyaluronicserum?_pos=1&_sid=24242d2e7&_ss=r Clear Complexion Brightening Serum - https://ixorabb.com/products/clear-complexion-brightening-serum?_pos=1&_sid=22fd30040&_ss=r Donkey Milk & Bakuchiol Retinol - https://ixorabb.com/products/donkey-milk-bakuchiol-retinol-treatment?_pos=1&_sid=cc1b97d01&_ss=r Donkey Milk & Argan Oil Moisturizer - https://ixorabb.com/products/donkey-milk-argan-oil-moisturizer?_pos=1&_sid=2f251ac36&_ss=r Barrier Repair Post Treatment Cremé - https://epanouieskin.com/products/repaircreme?_pos=1&_sid=a8c7f5d2d&_ss=r #ListensLately: J*Davey - Raincheck Duckwrth - Had Enough Full Crate, Kenyon Dixon - Bring It Back Fat Joe, Anitta & DJ Khaled - Paradise Lisa Page Brooks - The Grateful Chant Future - Surfing A Tsunami Yseult - Tuning Yseult - MTV Yseult - Suicide 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. Chase Freedom Rise Card - Visit https://www.chase.com to learn more about the Chase Freedom Rise Card and how you can start building a better financial future today. Bilt Rewards - Head over to joinbilt.com/FRIEND and learn more about the neighborhood rewards program that hooks you up with points on your rent. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss collective restlessness and the belief systems of Nihilism and Absurdism. Black Business of the Week: https://www.thesistahshop.com #ListensLately: Niniola - Pepper Dem Mirage - Darlin Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj - The Way Life Goes Nicole Bus - You Cheri Dennis - Portrait of Love (feat Young Joc & Gorilla Zoe) Jane's Addiction - Jane Says Halle // Because I Love You Jordin Sparks - Remember Che Ecru - 4 This Moment 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. Quince - Go to www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365 day returns. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - https://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. Fran's new Aquarius Waterpik - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JFVXSY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Thank you to our Sponsors: 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. Earn In - When you download the EarnIn app, type in Friend Zone under PODCAST when you sign up - it will really help the show. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!

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://www.amazon.com/Tieralia-Bamboo-Kitchen-Sustainable-Eco-Friendly/dp/B098CYHJ34 Wellness Segment - Sungboon Editor Deep Collagen Mask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJFFR574?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzhefrhe-20&creativeASIN=B0CJFFR574&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3AW11B8HSGH3M&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin&th=1 #ListensLately: Doechii - WAIT Kali Uchis - Young Rich & In Love (Kaytranada Remix) Big Sean, Thundercat, Eryn Allen Kane - Black Void Big Sean, Bryson Tiller, Kodak Black - This N That Subtweet Shawn - ITS LIKE RAIN Vontee The Singer - For Us Jordyn Simone, Lekan - Don't Wake Up Fousheé - war Travis Scott, Big Sean, The 1975 - Don't Play 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. 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. 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 discuss the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://www.3linescollective.com Wellness Segment - Violet Witchel aka The Dense Bean Salad lady https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNwCR2bK #ListensLately Elujay, serpentwithfeet - Luvaroq Xavier Omar, ELHAE - Luv 4 U Piano City, Marlode & Owams, Major League DJZ - Abantu Lil B - Bitch Mob Anthem Cash Cobain - act like Heaven - 2 shots Orion Sun - Sweet JayO - Suns Out TCB Bounce Beat Kings - No More Bad News (Live 2021) Thank you to our Sponsors: IXL Learning - Visit https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE to get the most effective learning program at the best price. Quince - Go to https://www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365 day returns. Shopify - Head over to https://www.shopify.com/friendzone now to grow your business, no matter what stage you’re in. 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 wearing shorts to a job interview and whether or not there’s a time and a place to conform to societal norms. And…cucumbers? Black Business of the Week - The Uplift Laundry Truck https://upliftlaundrytruck.org Wellness Segment - Logan’s (Salmon) Cucumber Salad https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNvCvu25 #ListensLately: Juls, Masego - Perspective Flying Lotus - Garmonbozia Ambré, Alex Isley - You Don't Know Wiz Khalifa - 1200 to Smoke Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere The Kid LaROI - Baby I'm Back Latto - Chicken Grease Kalisway - Superstar Thee Sacred Souls - Live For You Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Blueland - 15% off your first order by going to https://www.blueland.com/FRIEND Squarespace - Go to https://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. Franchesca Ramsey video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-lvTyoSBv0/?igsh=MW0zenh6Zms2dDZzYQ== Thank you to our Sponsors: Seed - Support your gut health with Seed's DS-01 Daily Synbiotic. Go to https://seed.com/FRIEND and use code 25FRIEND to get 25% off your first month. Mint Mobile - To get the new customer offer and a 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://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 unpack some of our current fears. Big and small. Black Business of the Week - Octavia’s Bookshelf https://www.octaviasbookshelf.com Octavia’s Bookshelf GoFund Me - https://www.gofundme.com/f/octavias-bookshelf-open-its-doors #ListensLately: Jesse Boykins III - Rain Louis York - Have A Little Light Larry June, Cardo & Dej Loaf - Sweet Lady Critical Condition Band - Phatty Ice Spice - Phat Butt 5th Ward Weebie - I Really Want You Spinall, Tyla, Omah Lay - One Call Megan Thee Stallion - Moody Girl Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/ZONE Squarespace - Go to 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're joined by Model, Musician, DJ and founder of the Stardust party series - Shaun Ross. Black Business of the Week - https://www.hookahhoseatl.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Shopify - Go to https://www.shopify.com/friendzone to grow your business - no matter what stage you're in. Squarespace - 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 discuss the good, the bad and the Kamala Harris. Black Business of the Week - Nail Wraps https://njala.co #ListensLately: India Shawn, Bibi Bourelly - No More Maybes Destin Conrad, Sasha Keable - Auction Amaarae - Sweeeet Raekwon, Nas - Rich and Black BigXthaPlug, Big Yavo - Boy Coi Leroy - We Time Coco & Clair Clair // Aggy Isaiah Falls // Meet Met By The Moon Childish Gambino, Jorja Smith, Amaarae Thank you to our Sponsors: Rocket Money - https://www.rocketmoney.com Blueland - Get 15% off your first order at https://www.blueland.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. Thank you to our Sponsors: Quince - Go to https://www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365 day returns Squarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or a domain Earn In - When you download the EarnIn app, type in Friend Zone under PODCAST when you sign up - it will really help the show Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/FRIENDZONE Blueland - Get 15% off your first order by going to https://www.blueland.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 discuss the future of AI and Music. Black Business of the Week - The Legend of Jericho by Garco B. Huffin https://a.co/d/0jdp7lb9 #ListensLately: FKA Twigs - killer MyaaP - Getting To It Myaap - Automatic Rema - Charm Maeta - DJ Got Me THEY. - Diamonds And Pearls Thank you to our Sponsors: IXL - Visit https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONE to get the most effective learning program out there at the best price. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/friendzone Rocket Money - https://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 about Col. Edward Thomas Ryan and a family secret he exposed in his obituary. Black Business of the Week - Harlem Candle Company https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com Thank you to our Sponsors: HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% off at https://www.honeylove.com/ZONE Liquid IV - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com and use code FRIEND at checkout. #ListensLately: Kaytranada ft. Rochelle Jordan - Spit It Out Laila! - Not My Problem Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House @Gisscarter - Cater II Heaven Mashup Kimberley Locke - 8th World Wonder Normani - Take My Time Lil Tecca - Down With 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!