The Friend Zone

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 sleep and autoimmune disease, why Black & Brown people are showing higher rates of diabetes, Ozempic, Doctors and Fatphobia, binge eating, intermittent fasting and much much more.Webby Nomination for The Living For We Podcast. Help Fran win! Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusionBlack Business of the Week - Aubree’s Cakery https://aubreescakery.comThank you to our Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by McDonald'sSquarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod  Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast  Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast  Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.Tickets to Dustin’s TEDx talk on Saturday, April 20th - https://tedxasbury.comThank you to our Sponsors:EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up!Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at www.babbel.com/FRIENDZONEFollow us online:
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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#ListensLately:Merges, Kaelin Ellis - cool_v2Anthony Santos - Voy Pa'llaFree Nationals, A$AP Rocky, Anderson .Paak - GangstaFuture & Metro Boomin - Everyday HustleChow Lee ft Nu Sace - HornitosGaza Slim ft Vybez Kartel - Anything a AnythingMoneybagg Yo & Rob49 - BussinRes - Two Black JacksThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Rocket Money - Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/zoneHatch - Visit https://www.hatch.co/FRIEND to get $20 off plus free shippingFollow us online:
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the Hot Topics.Black Business of the Week - The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary https://www.thepaulineteabar.com#ListensLately:Jungle - Back On 74 (Full Crate Remix)YG Marley - Praise Jah In The MoonlightSiR - TRYIN' MY HARDESTSiR - POETRY IN MOTIONFuture & Metro Boomin - Fried (She a Vibe)Kash Doll & Tee Grizzley - Pressin'Chow Lee - Swag It!Bossman Dlow ft Glorilla - FinesseTierra Whack - TWO NIGHTKhamari - Doctor, My EyesBryson Tiller - Calypso Thank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up!Rocket Money - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/ZONE.Factor - Head to FactorMeals.com/tfz50 and use code tfz50 to get 50% off. Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss 3-part investigative docuseries The Program: Cons, Cults & Kidnapping on Netflix.Black Business of The Week - Dymond CLD Auto Club https://www.dymondcdlauto.com/Wellness Segment - THE EMBODIMENT COLLECTION IS BACK! https://resonanceapothecary.com/products/embodiment-box?_pos=1&_sid=ac6b3f359&_ss=r#ListensLately:Flo Milli - Never Lose MeFlo Milli - EdibleFlo Milli - Not SorryFlo Milli ft Monaleo - NevaCHIKA - DEMIGOD310babii - back it upWillow - Syptom of LifeThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Rocket Money - Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/zoneEarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up!
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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 for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Quince - That’s www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Follow us online:Twitter Facebook 
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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 - https://indigenize.shop#ListensLately:Bobby V - Slow DownMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherFoo Fighters - Best of YouBackstreet Boys - IncompleteBBE AJ - Slaughter House 3'MixOgPurpin ft. Rob49 - COME HERELil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Who You WitScHool Boy Q ft. Rico Nasty // PopAdekunle Gold // The Life I ChoseTrillville // Some CutThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at www.babbel.com/FRIENDZONERocket Money - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/ZONE.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!

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.girlsautoclinic.com#ListensLately:Quavo, Takeoff, Gucci Mane - Us vs ThemThe Guess Who - These EyesBossman Dlow - Get In With MeRob49 & Lil Wayne - Wassam BabyQuavo - HimothyIsaiah Falls - Florida BabyNaomi Sharon - Definition of LoveSZA - SaturnThank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Dipsea - For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.dipseastories.com/FRIENDHatch - Hatch is offering my listeners $20 off your purchase of the Hatch Restore and free shipping at hatch.co/FRIEND.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on the “Bed Rotting” trend sweeping the internet.Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901Black Business of the Week - Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony and Tamia performing their newest single, “Three Little Words”, live on the Tamron Hall Show on Thursday, February 22nd.Wellness Segment - Check out Neisha for more Health Insurance information: https://twitter.com/BanjiGirl#ListensLately:Baby Rose ft. Destin Conrad - CloserKofi Nti, Ofori Amponsah - Odo NwomDon FBE - Nia LongG Herbo ft. Future - BluesBryson Tiller - Whatever She WantsJena - Taxi DriverRyan Destiny - How Your Hands FeelLatto - Sunday ServiceThank you to our Sponsors:Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at https://www.babbel.com/FRIENDZONEFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901Thank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up!
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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté creeps out Fran and Dustin with a conversation about the new tech updates showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901
Black Business of the Week - First Black-Owned Paint Company https://www.clare.comWellness Segment - Alvin Ailey Extension https://www.alvinailey.org/extension#ListensLately:Rachel Chinouriri - Never Need MeRachel Chinouriri - Give Me A ReasonSupahBadd - Myy Myy (Tonight)Icewear Vezzo - Class of 2024Bry'Nt ft. Esquire - S.W.Y.M. (Whitty's Remix)Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold LionRhyan Douglass - ConversationsIcewear Vezzo - Ain't EnoughIndia Shawn - Deep LoveThank you to our Sponsors:Dipsea - For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.dipseastories.com/FRIENDRocket Money - Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/zoneFollow us online:Twitter Facebook Patreon Discord Have a GREAT day!

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 with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901
Black Business of the Week - Brown Girl Jane Perfume https://browngirljane.comWellness Segment - Jasmine Crowe Houston vs the Decatur School System https://x.com/jasminecrowe/status/1749639490757353478?s=20#ListensLately:La Mamá de la MamáDestin Conrad ft. Alex Isley - Same MistakeCleoTrapa - RockstarGucci Mane ft. Rocko + Webbie - I Don't Love HerIceSpice - Think U The Shit (Fart)4Fargo - She'll Be OkChance The Rapper - I Will Be Your (Black Star Line Freestyle)Thank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up!Follow us online:
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss people losing their hard earned jobs, families and lives for discussing their political and religious beliefs publicly. How much would you be willing to lose to speak up? The hosts share their opposing views.Black Business of the Week - Diabetes Digital https://diabetesdigital.coWellness Segment - Too Good To Go App https://www.toogoodtogo.com#ListensLately:Bilal - Soul SistaBilal ft Jadakiss & Dr. Dre - Fast LaneKash Doll & MDG - PowerTwista - Overnight Celebrity24kGoldn - Good IntentionsThank you to our Sponsors:Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/zoneSquarespace - Go to https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Quince - Visit Quince.com and use code FRIEND for free shipping on your order.Nuuly - Visit www.nuuly.com and use code FRIEND20 to get $20 off your first month.HelloFresh - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/FRIENDZONEFREE with code FRIENDZONEFREE for one breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Follow us online:
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This week on #TheFriendZone - we’re back!!!! The hosts talk about their month off and tap into the pop culture topics they missed.#ListensLately:Kevin Gates - Yonce Freestyle (feat. Sexyy Red &  B.G.)Thank you to our Sponsors:Squarespace - Head to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website ordomain using code friendzone.IXL - Our listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at https://www.ixl.com/FRIENDZONENom Nom Nom - Go right now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://www.nomnomnow.com/FRIENDZONEBetterhelp - Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/FRIENDZONE today to get 10% off your first month.Hinge - Manifest the dating experience you want this year. Download Hinge and find someone worth deleting the app for.Quince - That’s https://www.quince.com/FRIEND to get free shipping and 365-day returns.Nuuly - Just go to https://www.nuuly.com — that's Nuuly with two “U”s — and enter the code FRIEND20 and sign up to get $20 off your first month.Follow us online:
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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 landscape, reflect on the year as a whole and share our hopes for 2024.Black Business of the Week - https://www.target.com/b/scotch-porter/-/N-yish4Thank you to our Sponsors:Apostrophe - We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only fivedollars at https://www.apostrophe.com/FRIENDZONE when you use ourcode: FRIENDZONE.Quince - Go to https://www.quince.com/friend for free shipping on your order and365-day returns.AG1 - If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to https://drinkag1.com/FRIENDZONEFollow us online:Twitter Facebook Patreon Discord Have a GREAT day!  

This week on #TheFriendZone, we tap into our #BibleStories. Listen to The Story of Abraham & Isaac.Black Business of the Week - Pair of Thieves (Basics) https://www.target.com/c/underwear-men-s-clothing/pair-of-thieves/-/N-4vr7vZ4yqevWellness Segment - Rocket Money App https://www.rocketmoney.com#ListensLately:Amaarae - Reckless & SweetRAYE ft. 070 Shake - EscapismPeezy - Rich SteppersBillie Eilish - Ocean Eyes (Astronomyy Remix)John Legend - DreamsThe Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The SkyTeezo Touchdown, Fousheé - Sweet41, Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, TaTa, Dee Billz - Stomp StompThank you to our Sponsors:AG1 - If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkag1.com/FRIENDZONELume - For a limited time, returning customers can get $5 off their next purchase of $30 or more too! Use code FRIEND at lumedeodorant.comZocDoc - Find a top rated Doctor today at www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONEEarnin - Type “Friend Zone” under PODCAST when you sign up at app.earnin.comFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!

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 https://www.target.com/b/play-pits/-/N-q643leeo0cgFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave 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.Black Business of the Week - Made Whole by Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723861/made-whole-by-tiffany-the-budgetnista-aliche#ListensLately:Drake - You Broke My HeartThank you to our Sponsors:Skylight Frame - To get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to https://www.skylightframe.com/ZONEHello Fresh - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/FRIENDZONEFREE and use code FRIENDZONEFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Follow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!

This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk not affording school lunch as kids, being embarrassed by thrifting, the unhoused communities in our neighborhoods and taxes.Black Business of the Week - Black Paper Party https://www.blackpaperparty.comWellness Segment - Audiobooks are now available on Spotify Premium https://open.spotify.com#ListensLately:Nana Fofie - Troubling Cleo Sol - Things Will Get Better Cleo Sol - Desire Gangsta Boo ft DJ Paul & Juicy J - Where Dem Dollas At MC Lyte ft Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On Rockell - In A Dream (Original Mix) Petey - Family of Six King George - Too Long Thank you to our Sponsors:AG1 - If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to https://drinkag1.com/FRIENDZONELume - For a limited time, returning customers can get $5 off their next purchase of $30 or more too! Use code FRIEND at https://lumedeodorant.comSCJ Glade - Glow up the Holidays with luxury scents at an every day price with Glade. Available at retailers Nationwide.Factor - Ready in just 2 minutes, no prep, no mess! Head to www.factor75.com/friend50 and use code friend 50 to get 50% offFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!  

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.harpercollins.com/products/blood-sex-magic-bri-luna?variant=41001462562850Wellness Segment - Class Pass https://classpass.com#ListensLately:Xavy Rusan - Wine & SpiritsShaba - U AreJones ft/ Nardeydey - AroundMiguel - Careless Whisper (Cover)Jeezy - Don't CheatGigi D'Agostino - L'amour ToujoursHoluzi - IdealQ - HelloDawn Richard - Babe RuthThank you to our Sponsors:ZocDoc - Find a top rated Doctor today at https://www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONEBoll & Branch - 25% off your first order with code FRIENDZONE at https://shop.bollandbranch.com/sheets?coupon_code=FRIENDZONE&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=FRIENDZONELume - $5 off Lume’s Starter Pack with code FRIEND at https://lumedeodorant.comBetter Help - Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/FRIENDZONE to get 10% off your first monthGlade - Glow up the Holidays with luxury scents at an every day price with Glade. Available at retailers nationwide.Skylight Frames - $15 off when you go to https://www.skylightframe.com/ZONEEarnin - Type “Friend Zone” under PODCAST when you sign up at https://app.earnin.comFactor - Head to https://www.factor75.com/FRIEND50 and use code FRIEND50 to get 50% offFollow us online:Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepodFacebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcastPatreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcastDiscord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdzHave a GREAT day!