On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a Dustin Ross takeover. Listen as he walks us through an “end of days” style questionnaire. Is there someone you didn’t sleep with that you’re now rethinking? Who still needs to forgive you for something you said or did? What’s a risk you’re now ready to take? And much more... Wellness Segment: Free archive (website + app) of 35k meditations, nature sounds, ambient backgrounds and more for your healing practices https://insighttimer.com Black Business of the Week: Maryam Hasnaa’s Youtube video on the Emotional Freedom Technique https://youtu.be/VjmHNX4DpBc Thank you to our Sponsors: Daily Harvest - Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables with thoughtfully sourced, chef-crafted foods that can be prepared in five minutes or less. They work directly with farms to harvest organic fruits and vegetables at their peak and then freeze them within 24 hours to lock in their nutrients. Everything stays fresh until you’re ready to enjoy it! Choose from more than 65 different options like, smoothies, hearty soups, harvest bowls, and overnight oats. Each recipe takes one step to prepare, with room to make them your own. Add your favorite milk to blend up a smoothie or heat up a Harvest Bowl and top it with avocado or a fried egg! Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FRIENDZONE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box. Door Dash - DoorDash brings all of America’s flavors to your door. Ordering is easy. Open the DoorDash app, choose what you want to eat, and your food will be delivered to you, wherever you are. Not only is your favorite pizza joint already on DoorDash, but there are over 310,000 restaurant partners in 4,000 cities, so you might find a new favorite, too. With door-to-door delivery in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Australia, you can order from your local go-to’s or choose from your favorite national restaurants like Chipotle, Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, and The Cheesecake Factory. With DoorDash, you’ll never have to worry about your next meal. Right now, our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code ZONE. Ettitude - If you want to get the best sleep of your life, you’ve got to try Ettitude sheets. Ettitude is feathery soft – it’s 100% organic bamboo, made with a non-toxic manufacturing process. It’s also hypoallergenic and anti-microbial. Their Organic CleanBamboo is extremely breathable and regulates your temperature to improve your quality of sleep. So why not try Ettitude? These amazing sheets have a 30-day risk-free trial. If you’re not fully satisfied, you can return your sheets for a full refund – they even cover shipping on returns! The ONLY way to get 20 percent off your set of Ettitude sheets (and FREE shipping) is to text ZONE to 64-000! Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

The Friend Zone

Love and Chilled Cow

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we stepped back into The Crime Zone. We found an eerie story on a Reddit “confessions” thread about a family, their sociopathic baby and a haunting secret. Black Business of the Week - Jeff Jenkins https://www.chubbydiaries.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Native - Many conventional deodorants contain aluminum, which forms a plug in your sweat glands to keep you from sweating. But Native’s deodorant is made without aluminum, so you can feel better about what you’re putting on your body while smelling and feeling fresh all day long. Native deodorant is formulated without aluminum, parabens, or talc, and made with ingredients you’ve actually heard of, like coconut oil and shea butter. It comes in over 10 scents like Coconut & Vanilla and Lavender & Rose. For 20% off your first purchase, visit https://www.nativedeodorant.com and use promo code friendzone during checkout. BET’s Boomerang - BET owns Wednesday nights with two shows from Emmy® winning writer and executive producer Lena Waithe (WAY-TH). March 11 at 10:30/9:30 central: catch the return of Boomerang. This season, Simone and Bryson aren’t what they used to be…and neither are their friends. Find out what drama returns to haunt the crew—and where loyalties lie…somewhere between their feelings--and the facts. Will losing at love be sacrificed for winning at life? Boomerang hits after an all new Twenties at 10. Twenties is the bold comedy everyone is buzzing about. Hailed by Deadline as a show that “redefines the Black Queer narrative”, Twenties follows three friends—one queer and two straight--navigating life, love and working in Hollywood. BET delivers two great ways to spend your Wednesday nights. Catch the season premiere of Boomerang Wednesday, March 11th at 10:30/9:30 central right after an all new Twenties-only on BET. For all things Boomerang and Twenties, visit https://www.BET.com. Handy - With Handy, there’s a better way to knock out your spring cleaning this year. Handy is the easy and convenient way to book home cleanings on a schedule that works for you. Book a home cleaning in just 60-seconds, and Handy will match you with a top-rated Pro in your area. Choose a weekly, biweekly, or monthly plan; Handy schedules your recurring bookings for you. With Handy’s upfront pricing, what you see is what you pay, and you can pay and tip securely on the app. Handy’s Pros are background checked and rated by customers to ensure quality. Learn more about Handy’s background checks at Handy.com/trust-and-safety. If you're not satisfied with the service, they’ll make it right at no extra charge. For our listeners, Handy has a special limited time offer. Get your first 3-hour cleaning for ONLY $29 when you sign up for a cleaning plan. Go to https://www.handy.com/friendzone and enter promo code FRIENDZONE. Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

The 30-Year-Old Secret

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we take it easy, catching up on our 2020 thus far and discussing whatever random topics come to mind. Black Business of the Week - The Honey Pot (Plant-based hygiene products) https://thehoneypot.co Thank you to our Sponsors: Bevel - This episode is brought to you by Bevel, a head-to-toe personal care brand built for Black Men. This year Bevel is introducing a new lineup of products built for your skin, and your hair. We’d like to introduce you to the Bevel Deodorant; an aluminum free deodorant that goes on clear with no lines, streaks or clumps and stays strong to fight against odor for up to 48 hours. The Bevel Bar Soap; a sulfate-free exfoliating bar soap that’s dermatologist tested and infused with Shea and cocoa butter. Lastly; meet the Bevel Body Wash; made with the freshest ingredients, like Argan Oil, Charcoal and Jojoba Esters, to exfoliate, nourish and renew sensitive skin. So stop what you’re doing and check out this new line of Bevel products today at https://getbevel.com And don’t forget to check out Bevel’s sister brand FORM Beauty. Available at https://www.sephora.com and https://formbeauty.com Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

A Frozen Potato

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings up Carlton + Diamond from #LoveIsBlind Netflix and whether or not radical transparency is necessary in a relationship. Black Business of the Week: Wellness Segment: Music to think, chill, read and study to. Chilled Cow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ4gkVC6NrvII8umztf0Ow ChillHop Music https://www.youtube.com/user/Chillhopdotcom Majestic Casual https://www.youtube.com/user/majesticcasual Assanté’s “We Belong Here” event with The Huffington Post: https://huffpostwebelonghere.splashthat.com/?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000051 Thank you to our Sponsors: NBC’s Good Girls - The new season of NBC’s Good Girls is generating serious buzz. Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman have never been more hilarious as America’s favorite moms-turned-criminals! Seriously, if you’ve missed it – get online and stream it immediately. Critics call Good Girls “audacious” and ‘addictive”. And Rotten Tomatoes rates it one hundred percent fresh. Don’t miss Good Girls – Sundays on NBC, and stream anytime. Talkspace - When you’re busy, like we all are, the first thing that falls to the bottom of the list tends to be taking care of yourself. People tend to say “I don’t have time or money for that,” but Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to get the support of a licensed therapist. Talkspace matches you with a licensed therapist based on your needs and preferences, with thousands of licensed therapists trained in over 40 specialties available. Send your licensed therapist texts, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to. No need to make appointments. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule. As a listener of this podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace, when you use code ZONE. To match with your perfect therapist, go to https://www.talkspace.com or download the app. Door Dash - DoorDash brings all of America’s flavors to your door. Ordering is easy. Open the DoorDash app, choose what you want to eat, and your food will be delivered to you, wherever you are. Not only is your favorite pizza joint already on DoorDash, but there are over 310,000 restaurant partners in 4,000 cities, so you might find a new favorite, too. With door-to-door delivery in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Australia, you can order from your local go-to’s or choose from your favorite national restaurants like Chipotle, Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, and The Cheesecake Factory. Right now, our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code ZONE. True Botanicals - Life is full of tough choices and trade-offs, but what you put on your body every day shouldn’t be one of them. Filled with natural and organic ingredients, True Botanicals skin and body products deliver results without toxins. True Botanicals combines the latest scientific advances and centuries-old botanical extracts to create all-natural formulas in their products; like their Hydrating Face Cleanser, Face Oil for Aging Skin, and Nutrient Face Mist. Every True Botanicals formula is MADE SAFE® certified – meaning made WITHOUT 5,000+ known toxic ingredients. Researchers at leading universities worked with True Botanicals to identify nourishing botanical extracts rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential fatty acids to develop potent formulas that work BETTER than leading beauty brands. Whether you’re looking for an effective anti-aging regime, managing sensitive skin, pregnancy hormones, or acne-prone skin, True Botanicals has a natural formulation that will protect and nourish your skin. You’ve just got to try True Botanicals for yourself. Get FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF your FIRST purchase at https://truebotanicals.com/friendzone Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

Radical Transparency

“Many drops of water does a mighty river make”. On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined once again by the one and only, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, to answer all of your financial questions and concerns. Visit JoinLRA.com for Tiffany’s discounted “Live Rich Academy” rate for our Friend Zone listeners. Black Business of the Week: Just Latasha’s “Inner Actions” - Black Sketch Comedy Series http://www.seedandspark.com/fund/inner-actions Thank you to our Sponsors: NBC’s Good Girls - The new season of NBC’s Good Girls is generating serious buzz. Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman have never been more hilarious as America’s favorite moms-turned-criminals. Critics call Good Girls “audacious” and ‘addictive”. And Rotten Tomatoes rates it one hundred percent fresh. Don’t miss Good Girls – Sundays on NBC, and stream anytime. Have a GREAT day!

Many Drops of Water - Featuring The Budgetnista

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté takes over and shares his tech research on the future of self-driving cars. Black Business of the Week: Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche’s new children’s book, “Happy Birthday Mali More” https://malimore.com The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret style seating Full dinner menu available Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: NBC’s Good Girls - America’s favorite moms-turned-criminals are bringin’ the heat on the all-new season of Good Girls! Critics call it “audacious” and “addictive”. And Rotten Tomatoes certifies Good Girls “one hundred percent fresh”. Forget gangsters – these are momsters. And they’re not packing lunches – they’re packing heat. Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman star in the all-new season of Good Girls Sunday February 16th on NBC Daily Harvest - If you’re someone who’s pretty health-conscious, you’ll love Daily Harvest. Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables with thoughtfully sourced, chef-crafted foods that can be prepared in five minutes or less. They work directly with farms to harvest organic fruits and vegetables at their peak and then freeze them within 24 hours to lock in their nutrients. Everything stays fresh until you’re ready to enjoy it! Choose from more than 65 different options like, smoothies, hearty soups, harvest bowls, and overnight oats. Each recipe takes one step to prepare, with room to make them your own. Add your favorite milk to blend up a smoothie or heat up a Harvest Bowl and top it with avocado or a fried egg! Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FRIENDZONE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! AUrate - Aurate [or-rate] makes the jewelry you’ve always wanted but could never find, with pieces ranging from classic, to statement, to completely original. They offer beautiful designs, amazing quality, and ethically sourced pieces that you can wear every day – all at affordable prices. Aurate uses real gold, which means you can wear it and never have to take it off – wear it while you shower, work out, sleep, cook, anything. It’s jewelry for life. And all Aurate pieces come with a lifetime warranty because they know it lasts. Aurate sells direct to you without the middleman markup, so they can offer the same quality as traditional 5th Avenue brands, but at a fraction of the cost. Their jewelry is ethically made in New York City, and for every piece sold, a child in need receives a book to further their education. For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to https://auratenewyork.com/friendzone and use promo code friendzone. Have a GREAT day!

Reasonably Straight

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we talk about the Coronavirus, look through a timeline of outbreaks we’ve endured in our lifetime and discuss which ones have made our tin foil (conspiracy) hats tingle. The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Available Tons of special guests! Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Black Business of the Week: Girls With Knowledge http://www.iamagwk.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Magic Spoon - Breakfast cereal was one of the best parts of being a kid. But as an adult, you realize that all your favorites were full of sugar and junk. Magic Spoon is a new cereal company that’s discovered a way to recreate your favorite childhood cereals with 0 sugar, 12 grams of protein, and only 3 net grams of carbs in each serving. Magic Spoon offers 4 flavors based on the all-time classics: Cocoa, Fruity, Frosted, and Blueberry - plus a variety pack that lets you try them all. They’ve recreated the taste and texture of classic sugary cereal, but it tastes so incredible that you'd never guess it was healthy. It’s keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, low carb, and GMO-free. Go to https://magicspoon.com/FRIENDZONE to grab a variety pack and try it today, and use promo code FRIENDZONE at checkout to get free shipping. Magic Spoon is so confident in their product, it’s backed with a 100% happiness guarantee — so if you don’t like it for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. Door Dash - Open the DoorDash app, choose what you want to eat, and your food will be delivered to you, wherever you are. Not only is your favorite pizza joint already on DoorDash, but there are over 310,000 restaurant partners in 4,000 cities, so you might find a new favorite, too. With door-to-door delivery in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Australia, you can order from your local go-to’s or choose from your favorite national restaurants like Chipotle, Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, and The Cheesecake Factory. With DoorDash, you’ll never have to worry about your next meal. Right now, our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code ZONE. Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

Wash Your Hands

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin takes us on a wild Reddit ride. Black Business of the Week - Santana Caress’ La Clinica De Comida: https://www.gofundme.com/f/la-clinica-de-comida-the-food-clinic?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Available Tons of special guests! Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: Children of Virtue and Vengeance - This episode is brought to you by CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller and stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's novel CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE. This sweeping fantasy series is described as "Black Panther" with magic, bringing both black lives matter and black girl magic into a fictional West African world inspired by Tomi's Nigerian roots. Join the phenomenon and read it now! Away - Away has a range of suitcases made of different materials, a variety of colors, and two carry-on sizes, so there’s something for everyone. And Away’s features include 360° spinner wheels, a laundry bag for dirty clothes, and a built in lock, all in a lightweight suitcase with a durable exterior, making traveling MUCH easier. Away products are designed to last a lifetime, so if any part of your suitcase breaks, they’ll arrange to have it fixed or replaced. There’s also a 100-day trial on everything Away makes, and you can return any non-personalized item for a full refund during that period. To get your suitcase and shop other travel essentials, visit https://www.awaytravel.com/friendzone20 IQ Bar - IQ Bar is that hard-to-find protein bar that’s both healthy AND delicious and suitable for virtually all diets. IQ Bars are the first nutrition bars packed with ingredients that fuel your brain AND body! Each bar has 6 brain nutrients like Omega-3s and Vitamin-E and 10 to 11 grams of plant protein. In fact, 25% of each bar is pure plant-based protein for body health. IQ bars are great for Keto dieters and are ultra-low carb. They’re also Paleo-friendly, vegan, non-GMO and clean-label. And there are so many yummy flavors to choose from like chocolate sea salt, almond butter chip and lemon blueberry. Right now our listeners can get three bars for free. Just pay $3.95 for shipping when you text ZONE to 2-9-0-7-1. This is a special offer exclusively for our listeners. LOLA - Introducing LOLA, a female-founded company offering a line of organic cotton tampons, pads, liners and biodegradable, all-natural cleansing wipes. Major brands use a mix of synthetic ingredients in their feminine care products and may also be treated with harsh chemical cleansing agents, fragrances or dyes. But LOLA products are 100% organic cotton, offer complete transparency about their ingredients and are easy to feel good about. Plus, LOLA products come in a simple, customizable and flexible subscription – delivering exactly what you need when you need it. You can even tailor your subscription based on product type, absorbency, quantity and frequency. For 30% off your first month’s subscription, visit https://www.mylola.com and enter FRIENDZONE30 when you subscribe. Follow us online: Twitter - https://Twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://Facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

The Grandmama Is The Baby

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assante does a tech roundup, Fran shares details of her terrible weekend and Dustin has some words for Nene. The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall Thursday, February 13th Cabaret Style Seating Full Dinner Menu Service Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: Children of Virtue and Vengeance - This episode is brought to you by CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller and stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's novel CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE. Entertainment Weekly calls it "a phenomenon." The New York Times says Tomi "poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority.” This sweeping fantasy series is described as "Black Panther" with magic, bringing both black lives matter and black girl magic into a fictional West African world inspired by Tomi's Nigerian roots. Join the phenomenon and see why everyone is talking about CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE. Read it now! Daily Harvest - Daily Harvest is something you can enjoy year-round as a quick solution to get the fruits and vegetables you need every day. They work directly with farmers to harvest organic fruits and vegetables at their peak and freeze them within 24 hours to lock in their nutrients. Choose from more than 65 different options like smoothies, hearty soups, harvest bowls, and overnight oats. Each recipe takes one step to prepare, with room to make them your own. Add your favorite milk to a smoothie, or heat up a Harvest Bowl and top it with avocado or a fried egg. Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FRIENDZONE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box. Magic Spoon - Breakfast cereal was one of the best parts of being a kid. But as an adult, you realize that all your favorites were full of sugar and junk. Magic Spoon is a new cereal company that’s discovered a way to recreate your favorite childhood cereals with 0 sugar, 12 grams of protein, and only 3 net grams of carbs in each serving. Magic Spoon offers 4 flavors based on the all-time classics: Cocoa, Fruity, Frosted, and Blueberry - plus a variety pack that lets you try them all. They’ve recreated the taste and texture of classic sugary cereal, but it tastes so incredible that you'd never guess it was healthy. It’s keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, low carb, and GMO-free. Go to https://magicspoon.com/TheFriendZone to grab a variety pack and try it today, and use promo code FRIENDZONE at checkout to get free shipping Follow us online: Twitter - https://Twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://Facebook.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Have a GREAT day!

No Hemo, Yes Hemo

On this week's episode of #TheFriendZone, we ease into the new year by sharing what we did over our month long break plus a few pop culture items that went down while we were gone, like twitter being divided over WWIII memes and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wanting out of the Monarchy. And much much more! The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall! Thursday, February 13th Cabaret style seating with full dinner menu available Tickets: https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone Thank you to our Sponsors: Children of Virtue and Vengeance - - This episode is brought to you by CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller and stunning sequel to Tomi Adeyemi's novel CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE. The New York Times says Tomi "poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority.” This sweeping fantasy series is described as "Black Panther" with magic, bringing both black lives matter and black girl magic into a fictional West African world inspired by Tomi's Nigerian roots. If you haven't read CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE and CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE yet, now is the time! A movie is already in development with Lucasfilm and it's sure to be the next blockbuster hit. Join the phenomenon and see why everyone is talking about CHILDREN OF VIRTUE AND VENGEANCE. Read it now! Native - Many conventional deodorants contain aluminum, which forms a plug in your sweat glands to keep you from sweating. But Native’s deodorant is made without aluminum, parabens, or talc, so you can feel better about what you’re putting on your body. Native deodorant is made with ingredients you’ve heard of, like coconut oil and shea butter – it’s also vegan and never tested on animals. And it really works! Native will keep you smelling and feeling fresh all day long. With over 10 scents, including their classics like Coconut & Vanilla, and rotating seasonals, you’re guaranteed to find one you love. For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code FRIENDZONE during checkout. That’s https://www.nativecos.com and promo code FRIENDZONE for 20% off your first purchase. Door Dash - Long day at work? Tough day at school? Still suck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, on-demand from your favorite restaurant. And the restaurants come directly to you with Doordash! DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Ordering is easy. Just use the DoorDash app and choose what you want to eat, and a Dasher will bring it to you, anywhere you are. Not only is that burger place you love on DoorDash already, but over 310,000 other amazing restaurants are, too. Doordash connects you with door-to-door delivery in over 3,300 cities, all 50 states, and Canada. Right now, our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code THEFRIENDZONE. That’s $5 off your first order, when you download the DoorDash app from the App Store and enter promo code THEFRIENDZONE. Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/FriendZonePod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Have a GREAT day!

Back In The Zone

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we share our favorite episodes, quotables, guests and Friend Zone moments of 2019. The Friend Zone is officially on break and returns with brand new episodes on January 15th, 2020 The Friend Zone Live at Sony Hall in New York City - Thursday, February 13th https://www.sonyhall.com/events/the-friend-zone/ Black Business of the Week: African Print Christmas Stockings designed by Imani Miller-Annibell https://www.instagram.com/imanimiller1 Thank you to our Sponsors: Door Dash - Long day at work? Tough day at school? Still suck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, on-demand from your favorite restaurant. And the restaurants come directly to you with Doordash! DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in the your city. Ordering is easy. Just use the DoorDash app and choose what you want to eat, and a Dasher will bring it to you, anywhere you are. Right now, our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code THEFRIENDZONE. Lola - LOLA is a female-founded feminine care brand, offering high-quality period and sexual wellness products made with natural ingredients. LOLA period products are made with 100% organic cotton – never with any of the toxins, dyes, fragrance, synthetic fibers, or chlorine bleach that you might find from conventional feminine care brands. And LOLA thinks women deserve to know exactly what they’re putting in their bodies, so they list every ingredient on the box. LOLA subscriptions are customizable, so you can choose your mix of products and absorbencies. It’s also easy to edit your order, change your delivery frequency, skip a month, or cancel at any time. Get started with a Trial Set today. Get 30% off your $5 Trial Set at mylola.com with the code FRIENDZONE30 Goat - Yeezys, Jordans, Off-Whites. If you’re going to buy sneakers for a few hundred dollars, how can you be sure they’re the real thing? GOAT is THE global destination for authentic sneakers, ranging from new releases to rare finds, and exclusive drops. GOAT dot com is the safest way to buy and sell Authentic sneakers online. They have thousands of styles, ALL are guaranteed authentic by GOAT. Find the perfect ONE HUNDRED PERCENT authentic sneaker at GOAT dot com slash friendzone. PLUS, you’ll also be supporting our show — but you’ve got to go RIGHT NOW before the sneakers you want are gone. Native - Native creates safe, simple, effective products that people use every day. Their products are filled with trusted ingredients, and their natural deodorant is no different. Native Deodorant is formulated without aluminum, parabens and talc, and with ingredients found in nature — such as coconut oil, shea butter, and tapioca starch. Their formula contains simple ingredients you understand, and comes in a wide variety of enticing scents for men and women. For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code FRIENDZONE during checkout! That’s nativedeodorant.com, promo code FRIENDZONE. Have a GREAT day!

The 2019 Wrap-Up

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we review 2009-2019. We discuss our favorite songs, shows, movies, viral moments, apps, people and much much more. LA-based recording artist, Quiñ, stops by during the Music Man segment to talk all things life and fantasy soul. The Friend Zone x Slutty Vegan ATL Pop-Up Saturday, December 14th 1pm-4pm 313 Nelson St. SW Atlanta, GA Black Business of the Week: The Brooklyn Yoga Club https://www.bkyogaclub.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Hello Fresh - With HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit, get easy, seasonal recipes and pre-measured ingredients delivered right to your door. All you have to do is cook and enjoy! Break out of your dinner rut with HelloFresh’s 20+ seasonal, chef-curated recipes each week. There’s something for everyone, from Family recipes to Calorie Smart and Vegetarian, and fun menu series like Hall of Fame and Craft Burgers. Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to https://www.HelloFresh.com/friendzone9 and using code FRIENDZONE9. Casper - Casper is a sleep brand that makes expertly designed products to help you get your best rest, one night at a time. Casper products are cleverly designed to mimic human curves, providing supportive comfort for all kinds of bodies. The original Casper mattress combines multiple, supportive memory foams for a quality sleep surface with the right amounts of both sink and bounce. The breathable design helps you sleep cool and regulates your body temperature throughout the night. Casper offers three other mattresses: the Wave, the Essential, and the Hybrid, all designed, developed, and assembled in the US. Casper gets delivered right to your door in a small, ‘how do they do that?!’ sized box with free shipping and returns in the US and Canada. Get $100 toward select mattresses by visiting https://www.Casper.com/ZONE and using ZONE at checkout. Bombas - Bombas socks are SOFT. Like, “made-with-the-softest-cotton-in-the-world” soft. They’re built with extra cushioning, so whether you’re walking the dog, chilling at home, or playing drums, you’ll be comfortable. Bombas socks provide support in places you didn’t even know you needed it, like your arches. Each sock is built with a special arch-support system that feels like a nice hug for your foot. Go to https://www.bombas.com/friendzone today, and get twenty percent off your first purchase. Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/FriendZonePod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Have a GREAT day!

I've Lost Sense of Time - Featuring QUIÑ

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! Billy Dee Williams has an important announcement and we discuss how it will impact his generation. The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And this time we’re bringing our siblings, Jade + Keia of @gettingrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Francisco December 14th - Atlanta (sold out) Tickets: TheFriendZoneLive.com Hope to see you there! Wellness Segment: Handmade Organic Mattress https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com Black Business of the Week: Harlem Chocolate Factory https://harlemchocolatefactory.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Door Dash - DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in your city. Ordering is easy. Just use the DoorDash app and choose what you want to eat, and a Dasher will bring it to you, anywhere you are. Not only is that burger place you love on DoorDash already, but over 310,000 other amazing restaurants are, too. Doordash connects you with door-to-door delivery in over 3,300 cities, all 50 states, and Canada. Let dinner come to YOU!, with Door Dash. Right now, our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code THEFRIENDZONE. Away - Away offers a range of suitcases made of different materials (like polycarbonate, aluminum, and durable nylon), a variety of colors, and two carry-on sizes to fit your unique travel style. The interior includes a built-in compression pad to help you pack more, and a hidden (and removable) laundry bag separates your dirty clothes. Away products are designed to last a lifetime: if any part of your suitcase breaks, Away will have it fixed or replaced. They also offer a 100-day trial on everything – if you decide it’s not for you, you can return any non-personalized item for a full refund during that period—no questions asked. For $20 off any suitcase or bag, visit https://www.awaytravel.com/FRIENDZONE20 and use promo code FRIENDZONE20 during checkout! Daily Harvest - It’s hard to find enough time to eat complete meals, let alone prepare healthy ones. Daily Harvest makes it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables with thoughtfully sourced, chef-crafted foods that can be prepared in five minutes or less – everything stays fresh in your freezer until you're ready to enjoy. Each recipe takes one step to prepare, with room to make them your own. Add your favorite milk to blend a smoothie, or heat up a Harvest Bowl and top it with avocado or a fried egg. Choose from more than 65 options like smoothies, hearty soups, harvest bowls, lattes, and overnight oats. Whether you're at home, at your desk, or on the go, Daily Harvest is the easiest way to have a delicious and nutritious meal or snack! Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FRIENDZONE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box! Simple Health - A better way to get birth control is finally here, with Simple Health. Simple Health is all about care that fits your life. They make birth control simple, convenient, and affordable with online prescriptions & free home delivery. Whether you’re brand new to birth control or just tired of dealing with renewals and pharmacies. Simple Health will take care of you. Just fill out an online health profile – then, a doctor reviews it and writes a prescription. You can pick the birth control you want or have a doctor recommend the best one for you, including the patch or the ring. Your birth control then ships to your door monthly – no more waiting rooms, no more pharmacy lines, and no interruptions. Simple Health isn’t a replacement for routine checkups with your doctor, but they make birth control accessible for ALL women. It’s free with most insurance plans, and starts at $15/month without insurance. Just go to https://www.simplehealth.com/FRIENDZONE or enter code FRIENDZONE at checkout. Have a GREAT day!

Don't Let The Smooth Taste Fool You

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assanté Smith takeover! We go down music memory lane, discussing the top songs of the past few decades. Black Friday Sale - The Friend Zone Holiday Merch Shop live at midnight (EST) on Black Friday: https://www.shopfriendzone.com The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And we’re bringing our siblings, Jade + Keia of @GettinGrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Francisco December 14th - Atlanta (SOLD OUT) Tickets: TheFriendZoneLive.com Hope to see you there! Wellness Segment: Therapy twitter thread https://twitter.com/carolinemoss/status/1198748131556499456?s=21 Black Business of the Week: https://www.babyvendunlimited.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Talkspace - We all know mental health is a big part of self-care. But changing mental habits is easier said than done. Luckily, Talkspace online therapy gives you a convenient and affordable way to improve your mental health. Talkspace pairs you with one of 5,000+ licensed therapists based on your needs and preferences. Connect with your therapist via text, audio, picture, or video messages the same day you match. Your therapist will message you daily, five days a week. No office trips or appointments to schedule. Just confidential support of a dedicated therapist from the privacy of your device—anywhere, at any time. Make sure to use code ZONE to get $100 off your first month. That’s https://www.talkspace.com promo code ZONE. Stitch Fix - Simple? Sophisticated? Adventurous? How would you describe your style? However you dress, the stylists at Stitch Fix can help you find your new favorite piece. Stitch Fix is an online personal styling service that delivers your favorite clothing, shoes, and accessories, directly to you. First you complete a style profile, then an expert personal stylist will send you a handpicked box of items based on your preferences. They have solutions for women, men and kids all over the US! And now the UK! With no subscription required, you can pick between automatic shipments or only getting new pieces on demand. Shipping, exchanges, and returns are always free. Plus, the $20 styling fee is automatically applied towards anything you keep from your box. Get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/FRIENDZONE and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box. Hello Fresh - With HelloFresh, America’s #1 meal kit, get easy, seasonal recipes and pre-measured ingredients delivered right to your door. All you have to do is cook and enjoy! Break out of your dinner rut with HelloFresh’s 20+ seasonal, chef-curated recipes each week. There’s something for everyone, from Family recipes to Calorie Smart and Vegetarian, and fun menu series like Hall of Fame and Craft Burgers. HelloFresh makes cooking delicious meals at home a reality, regardless of your comfort in the kitchen. From step-by-step recipes to pre-measured ingredients, you’ll have everything you need to get a wow-worthy dinner on the table in just about 30 minutes. HelloFresh is flexible and fits your lifestyle. Add extra meals to your weekly order, as well as yummy add-ons like garlic bread and cookie dough. And easily change your delivery days, food preferences, and skip a week whenever you need! Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to https://www.HelloFresh.com/friendzone9 and using code FRIENDZONE9 Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

Hits That Stick Vol 1

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we discussed chart data we came across that compiled the most (google) searched mental health concerns in each state. The Friend Zone Live is back on the road! And this time we’re bringing our siblings, Jade + Keia of @gettingrown, along for the ride! December 7th - San Fran December 14th - ATL (sold out) Tickets: TheFriendZoneLive.com Hope to see you there! Wellness Segment: Vitamin D capsules via Ora Organics https://www.ora.organic/products/vegan-vitamin-d-supplement Black Business of the Week: Maryam Hasnaa’s 6-Week “Energy Is Currency” Course https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/energy-is-currency.html Thank you to our Sponsors: Casetify - The idea of your phone falling and breaking is terrifying. With all those hardcore protective cases out there, it feels like to keep your phone safe, you have to sacrifice style. But not with a phone case from Casetify. Casetify lets you have the best of both worlds: Military-grade drop protection and a stylish phone case you’ll actually want to show off! Go to https://www.casetify.com/FRIENDZONE today to get 20-percent off your new favorite phone case. Door Dash - DoorDash connects you to your favorite restaurants in the your city. Ordering is easy. Just use the DoorDash app and choose what you want to eat, and a Dasher will bring it to you, anywhere you are. Not only is that burger place you love on DoorDash already, but over 310,000 other amazing restaurants are, too. Doordash connects you with door-to-door delivery in over 3,300 cities, all 50 states, and Canada. Order from your local go-to’s or choose from your favorite chains like Chipotle, Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, and The Cheesecake Factory. Don’t worry about dinner. Let dinner come to YOU!, with Door Dash. Right now, our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter promo code THEFRIENDZONE. Peloton Tread - This is not another Treadmill. The New York Times says the Peloton Tread is, “Like having a personal trainer come to your house whenever you’d like”. Its shock-absorbing slat belt and responsive speed and incline knobs allow for weightless running and can up your pace or elevation without breaking your stride. Plus, the 32” HD touchscreen and powerful built-in soundbar create the most immersive, captivating workout experience. Better yet, the depth and breadth of class offerings means you never have to repeat the same workout - unless you want to! Discover the immersive and challenging total body training you can get from Peloton Tread. Peloton is offering listeners a limited-time offer. Go to https://www.onepeloton.com use the code FRIENDZONE, to get $100 off accessories with the purchase of a Tread. Mejuri - Women don’t need a “special occasion” or somebody else gifting them — they just want high quality fine jewelry. Period! Mejuri makes handcrafted fine jewelry for every day. No special occasion or reason needed. And they’ve removed traditional markups! You can see how they price each item in comparison to estimated retail costs on every product page. A diamond ring that’s easily over five hundred dollars at a traditional retailer is less than two hundred at Mejuri — but not because they’re cutting corners. Mejuri is committed to exceptional craftsmanship and ethical practices, working directly with vetted, expert jewelers to sell directly to you. Go check them out on Instagram, sign up to see their latest weekly drop. Or treat yourself RIGHT NOW. Go to https://mejuri.com/FriendZone for FREE SHIPPING on orders over one hundred dollars. Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Have a GREAT day!

Every Piece of Chicken She Ordered

Listen along every Wednesday as Dustin Ross, HeyFranHey & Assante explore mental health, mental wealth and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain? Send inquiries and questions to: TheFriendZone@loudspeakersnetwork.com #TheFriendZone

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