The Friend Zone

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Toosie Slide Out The UFO Apr 29, 2020

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, there’s no hot button. No segments. We freestyle and talk about whatever comes up. Aliens, Robot popstars, the Mars project, and more funny randomness.

Black Business of the Week - The XD Experience on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thexdexperience

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StoryWorth - Finding the perfect present for mom is tough, especially if you don’t have the luxury of celebrating Mother’s Day together in person. But you can gift your mom the chance to connect with loved-ones through StoryWorth. StoryWorth is an online service that helps your loved-ones share stories through thought-provoking questions about their memories and personal thoughts. It’s a fun and meaningful way to engage with family, especially with relatives you might not see often. Every week StoryWorth emails your family member different prompts – questions you’ve never thought to ask like, “What have been some of your life’s greatest surprises?”. Reading the weekly stories is fun and makes your family feel close even if you’re not together. After one year, StoryWorth will compile the answers and photos into a beautiful keepsake book that’s shipped for free. It’s something your family will treasure forever. Give your mom the most meaningful gift this year with StoryWorth. Get started right away without the need for shipping by going to https://storyworth.com/friendzone. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!

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Groundhog Day Apr 22, 2020

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. Still thawing out from 4/20 festivities, brace yourselves trying to follow along.

Black Business of the Week - Career Coaching Resource https://doublemcoaching.com

Wellness Segment - Free mental health resources:
Liberate - Meditation app for POC https://liberatemeditation.com

Headspace - Guided meditations, breathing and sleep tools https://www.headspace.com

Insight Timer - Archive of meditations and sounds https://insighttimer.com

Notes from the Universe - https://www.tut.com/account/quicksignup

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Daily Harvest - Now more than ever, it’s important to eat right. And Daily Harvest makes it easy. They’ll keep your house fully stocked with clean food built on whole fruits and vegetables. Daily Harvest delivers delicious, clean food right to your door. Everything stays fresh in your freezer until you’re ready to enjoy it and takes just a few minutes to prepare. You don’t have to overthink any of your meals for the week because they have delicious options for any time of day: smoothies, soups, harvest bowls, flatbreads, and more! Daily Harvest never uses preservatives, added sugar, or artificial ingredients. They work directly with farms and they freeze organic fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness to lock in nutrients and taste. Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FRIENDZONE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box!

Talkspace - We all have something we want to change about ourselves, whether it’s spending too much time on social media or wanting to start a new hobby – but taking action can feel impossible without the right support. Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with 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. Therapy is a great tool for developing coping skills, dealing with stress, and getting the accountability you need to achieve your goals. To match with your perfect therapist, go to https://www.talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code ZONE to get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show.

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Shout Out To Barbara Apr 15, 2020

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! Inspired by the recent release of The Clark Sister’s movie, we discuss family, religion and the moral compass.

Black Business of the Week - Online Beauty Supply https://www.lovleebeautysupplies.com

Wellness Segment - Black Chefs + recipes

Food Heaven Made Easy (blog) https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com

Fit Men Cook (blog) https://fitmencook.com

Rachel Ama (youtube) https://www.youtube.com/rachelama

Tabitha Brown (tiktok) https://www.tiktok.com/@iamtabithabrown

Marley Mauvais (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/wakeupwithmarley

Bonus mentions: https://greatist.com + https://www.wellandgood.com

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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. Choose from more than 65 different options like, smoothies, hearty soups, harvest bowls, and overnight oats. Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code FRIENDZONE to get twenty-five dollars off your first box.

Black AF - Support for today's show comes from Black AF, a new comedy series from Kenya Barris streaming April 17th, only on Netflix”. Join creator and star Kenya Barris, and Rashida Jones from The Office in this mockumentary style comedy that's bound to reboot the 'family sitcom' in a way we've never seen before. Don't forget to check out the unapologetic new comedy series Black AF on Netflix April 17th.

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Nothing Was The Same Apr 08, 2020

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we step into the Twilight Zone. In Psychology, a false memory refers to cases in which people remember events differently from the way they happened or remember events that never happened at all. But what does it mean when a large group of people collectively misremember an event or experience? We scan some of our (collective) childhood memories in search of the real and imagined.

Black Business of the Week - Blk & Bold Coffee

https://blkandbold.com

Wellness Segment - At-home fitness resources:

Well + Good https://www.wellandgood.com
Follow The Lita https://instagram.com/followthelita
Massy Arias https://instagram.com/massy.arias
Yoga With Adriene https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
Jade Venecia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdTCuCm9p1SPKoYsWAo4bQ
Jeff Nippard https://www.youtube.com/user/icecream4PRs

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Sitting Up In My Room Apr 03, 2020

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a quarantine mental health check-in with each other and those of you listening. We also share the range of ways we’ve been staying afloat during these times.

Black Business of the Week - Idea to Launch Academy (Podcasting School) by Carla Wilmaris https://ideatolaunchpodcast.teachable.com

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Bevel - This episode is brought to you by Bevel, a head-to-toe personal care brand built for Black Men. 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. And 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 sephora.com and formbeauty.com

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Inside The Podcasters Studio Mar 25, 2020

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante takeover! In honor of the passing of James Lipton, we answer “Inside The Actors Studio” style interview questions.

Black Business of the Week: Imani Miller’s Ghanaian Wax Print Face Masks https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GHXeWJJIU/?igshid=fs6z4mj9ln80

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True Botanicals - 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. And it actually works to repair skin issues! 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 15% of your FIRST purchase at https://truebotanicals.com/friendzone

Talkspace - 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. The bottom line is that life can be hard, and Talkspace wants to give more of us the support we need, at a price we can afford. As a listener of this podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace. Go to https://www.talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code ZONE to get $100 off your first month and show your support for the show.

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Love and Chilled Cow Mar 18, 2020

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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

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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.

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The 30-Year-Old Secret Mar 11, 2020

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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

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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.

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A Frozen Potato Mar 04, 2020

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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

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Radical Transparency Feb 26, 2020

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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

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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

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