The Friend Zone

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Black Summer - A Bonus Episode Sponsored By Target Jul 23, 2021

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A bonus episode of #TheFriendZone in partnership with Target. We share our favorite childhood memories of Black Summers in Harlem, Detroit and Atlanta.

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Muck Ex Sees Jul 21, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin tells us a wild ass story about a 19th century Scam Goddess named Big Bertha Haymen.

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Join us on Saturday, July 24th from 6-8pm EST as we livestream our Family Reunion Cookout. Food, music, a Q&A and so much more. A The Friend Zone x Gettin' Grown experience in partnership with @Target. Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/LoudSpeakersNetwork

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This week’s Black Business of The Week is presented by Target. Target invests in building a legacy of success. Let’s rise together. Discover more at https://www.Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure
 
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Up Then It's Stuck - Featuring Kia Miakka Natisse of NPR's Invisibilia Jul 14, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Kia Miakka Natisse - co-host of NPR’s Invisibilia podcast. We discuss having deep faith in every chapter of your winding road, even when it feels like you can’t see where you’re going.

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Lie Like A Rug Jul 07, 2021

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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 yourselves.

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Hi. Nice To Meet You. I'm Crazy. Jun 30, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté pulls random ice breaker-style questions from a Reddit forum.

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Coconut And Biscuits Jun 23, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin has a wild ride of a Crime Zone story for us.

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Kings Will Bow Before Her - Featuring CHIKA Jun 16, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Grammy Nominated recording artist, CHIKA. We discuss how she got her big break, staying grounded while famous, her presence in the industry and much more.

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Hey There, Tiger Jun 09, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves.

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Use Your Inside Hands Jun 02, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assante teaches us about black slang and culture within American Sign Language.

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Hearing Voices May 26, 2021

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings up the science of our internal monologue and the fact some people don’t…have one?

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