The Friend Zone

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Santorini Photo Shoots Feb 14, 2024

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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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The Neighborhood Tech Feb 07, 2024

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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.

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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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FUPS Jan 31, 2024

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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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Backpack Rapper Jan 24, 2024

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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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Big Black Wins Jan 17, 2024

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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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I Wanna Thank Me - The 2023 Wrap-Up Dec 13, 2023

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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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Baddies Mesopotamia Dec 06, 2023

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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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Holiday Hooch Nov 29, 2023

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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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Topanga Nov 22, 2023

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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

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Drake - You Broke My Heart

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Doo Doo Brown Nov 15, 2023

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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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