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  • 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

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    Flo Milli - Never Lose Me

    Flo Milli - Edible

    Flo Milli - Not Sorry

    Flo Milli ft Monaleo - Neva

    CHIKA - DEMIGOD

    310babii - back it up

    Willow - Syptom of Life

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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.

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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 Down

    Mariah Carey - We Belong Together

    Foo Fighters - Best of You

    Backstreet Boys - Incomplete

    BBE AJ - Slaughter House 3'Mix

    OgPurpin ft. Rob49 - COME HERE

    Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Who You Wit

    ScHool Boy Q ft. Rico Nasty // Pop

    Adekunle Gold // The Life I Chose

    Trillville // Some Cut

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  • 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 Them

    The Guess Who - These Eyes

    Bossman Dlow - Get In With Me

    Rob49 & Lil Wayne - Wassam Baby

    Quavo - Himothy

    Isaiah Falls - Florida Baby

    Naomi Sharon - Definition of Love

    SZA - Saturn

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  • 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/#Cat901

    Black 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 - Closer

    Kofi Nti, Ofori Amponsah - Odo Nwom

    Don FBE - Nia Long

    G Herbo ft. Future - Blues

    Bryson Tiller - Whatever She Wants

    Jena - Taxi Driver

    Ryan Destiny - How Your Hands Feel

    Latto - Sunday Service

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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.

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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.com

    Wellness Segment - Alvin Ailey Extension https://www.alvinailey.org/extension

    #ListensLately:

    Rachel Chinouriri - Never Need Me

    Rachel Chinouriri - Give Me A Reason

    SupahBadd - Myy Myy (Tonight)

    Icewear Vezzo - Class of 2024

    Bry'Nt ft. Esquire - S.W.Y.M. (Whitty's Remix)

    Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion

    Rhyan Douglass - Conversations

    Icewear Vezzo - Ain't Enough

    India Shawn - Deep Love

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  • This week on #TheFriendZone, we have A LOT to cover. The hosts discuss the month’s Hot Topics.

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    Black Business of the Week - Brown Girl Jane Perfume https://browngirljane.com

    Wellness Segment - Jasmine Crowe Houston vs the Decatur School System https://x.com/jasminecrowe/status/1749639490757353478?s=20

    #ListensLately:

    La Mamá de la Mamá

    Destin Conrad ft. Alex Isley - Same Mistake

    CleoTrapa - Rockstar

    Gucci Mane ft. Rocko + Webbie - I Don't Love Her

    IceSpice - Think U The Shit (Fart)

    4Fargo - She'll Be Ok

    Chance The Rapper - I Will Be Your (Black Star Line Freestyle)

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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.co

    Wellness Segment - Too Good To Go App https://www.toogoodtogo.com

    #ListensLately:

    Bilal - Soul Sista

    Bilal ft Jadakiss & Dr. Dre - Fast Lane

    Kash Doll & MDG - Power

    Twista - Overnight Celebrity

    24kGoldn - Good Intentions

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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.)

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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-yish4

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  • 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-4vr7vZ4yqev

    Wellness Segment - Rocket Money App https://www.rocketmoney.com

    #ListensLately:

    Amaarae - Reckless & Sweet

    RAYE ft. 070 Shake - Escapism

    Peezy - Rich Steppers

    Billie Eilish - Ocean Eyes (Astronomyy Remix)

    John Legend - Dreams

    The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky

    Teezo Touchdown, Fousheé - Sweet

    41, Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, TaTa, Dee Billz - Stomp Stomp

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  • 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-q643leeo0cg

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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.

    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 Heart

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  • 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.com

    Wellness 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

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  • 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=41001462562850

    Wellness Segment - Class Pass https://classpass.com

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    Xavy Rusan - Wine & Spirits

    Shaba - U Are

    Jones ft/ Nardeydey - Around

    Miguel - Careless Whisper (Cover)

    Jeezy - Don't Cheat

    Gigi D'Agostino - L'amour Toujours

    Holuzi - Ideal

    Q - Hello

    Dawn Richard - Babe Ruth

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  • This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk about unprofessional customer service.

    Black Business of the Week - Elle Olivia PJs https://www.target.com/b/elle-olivia/-/N-q643le95h07

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    #ListensLately:

    Alex Isley, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper - I Left My Heart In Ladera

    Yebba - Waterfall (I Adore You)

    Destin Conrad - Outta Control

    Bell Biv Devoe - When Will I See You Smile Again

    Offset & Cardi B - Freaky

    Teedra Moses ft/ Raphael Saadiq - Take Me

    Stunna Girl - Courtesy Of A Rich Nigga

    Fundisha - Live The Life

    Jungle, Mood Talk - Don't Play

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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.

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  • This week on #TheFriendZone, we're bringing you a bonus episode sponsored by Target! In support of Season II of Illuminating Intersectionality, we discuss the "social distancing" and "othering" that can take place between Black Americans and Foreign Born Black people and how we bridge the gap.

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

    Black Business of the Week - Black Woman Owned national Ice Cream brand socreamalicious.com

    Wellness Segment - Gaiatop Mini Portable Fan www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2P46F71?ref…duct_details&th=1

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    Misha, Amber Navran, Jussi Halme - Question

    Sebastian Mikael, Flwr Chyld - Eucalpytus

    Goldlink, Khalid - Days Like This

    UGK - Murder

    Babyfxce E, RMC Mike, KrispyLife Kidd, Louie Ray - Flint Flow

    Hunxho - Your Friends

    Elhae, Xavier Omar - Favourite

    Bryson Tiller - You Got It

    Lay Bankz - Ick

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