
Listen along every Wednesday as Dustin Ross, Hey Fran Hey & Assanté explore mental health, mental wealth and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain? Send inquiries and questions to: TheFriendZone@loudspeakersnetwork.com #TheFriendZone
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the end of our 2025 Spooky Season! An intersection of Bible Study and The Crime Zone.
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This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the sh*t episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself.
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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s another Crime Zone episode! The Multiple Mysteries of Marina Ramos.
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Every episode is relevant, thought provoking, and guaranteed to supply a few laughs. True entertainment. Y’all just get it! Thank you for being my therapy! 💛
I do remember Crissle and Fury promoting the show, and I listen to the first episode in the bathtub. I was like oh well I guess they’re all friends or something! But between the black businesses, the wellness segment, listens lately, and the true crime stuff? It was just everything I needed every week. Shout out to you for 10 years!
I truly truly love this show. I spread the gospel of The Friendzone to everyone I know almost. Listening to the episode where y’all are talking about Oman I would recommend going to those places you would have never thought of. After meeting my guy in Brooklyn and him moving back to Jordan, I’ve seen so much more of the world than I could ever imagine. He’s Palestinian and Ukrainian so when we travel to Egypt, Georgia( the country not the state and I highly recommend Tbilisi), Armenia I just let... more
Y’all should definitely look into Susan Polk for the next true crime episode. It’s the therapist situation in reverse. I love y’all bad!!! I was late to the party and was only introduced a couple of years ago, but it feels like a lifetime. Y’all are very much apart of my weekly routine, and couldn’t imagine the week without this pod. Ya girl be struggling on y’all’s mid and end of year breaks. Great work!!!!
Hey Friend Zone Team! I stopped mid-listen to comment about Fran’s GWL experience. I’m a wife and mom of 3 & I hate that your bonus babies had to experience that. Email the hotel manager of that GWL location and copy a few additional leaders throughout the company. They’ll make it right. 😉 I work in corporate America and I’m no stranger to sending a strongly worded email. Especially if the babies are involved! I try to never deal with the at level staff if there is an issue I always go to the t... more
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A vibrant exploration of mental health, wealth, and hygiene is at the heart of each episode, with a unique blend of humor and serious discussions. The hosts, with their diverse backgrounds, engage in lively dialogues surrounding current events, pop culture, and personal anecdotes, bringing forth insights that resonate with their audience. Over time, themes like privilege, societal expectations, and the impact of celebrity culture have been prominent, often woven into discussions about broader social issues. This podcast not only entertains but also encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences and mental well-being, making it a relatable and impactful addition to their weekly routine.
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