The Friend Zone
Loud Speakers NetworkListen 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 | 509 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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It's a bonus episode of The Friend Zone! We asked you to share your favorite moments of the year and we put it all together to make a "Best of 2025" bonus for the holidays.
The Friend Zone returns Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the final episode of the year. We take a look back at 2025 - from the community rallying together during the LA Wildfires, Armon’s Diddy coverage on YouTube to Patti LuPone getting cursed out for 15 min straight as a... more
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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My favorite podcast. Been bingeing to soak up all the info over the past few years. The MYSTIC ZONE is soooo real! Topics always come up within days of it being on my mind or experiencing them, it helps 10-fold. So many segments that are relatable and NEEDED! Thank yall so much for what you've created, it feels like true Family & Friends we all are meant to have🥹. We all need it!
Happy 10th Year of Awesomeness 🙌🏾🎉🎉🎉 Stay Black & Protect Your Magic!✨✨
Apple Podcasts5Goal Tee Locs
United States3 months ago - Pure joy
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! 💛
Apple Podcasts5AS6159United States4 months ago - I was there Day One
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!
Apple Podcasts5airplainchildUnited States4 months ago - Travel to those No-No Places
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
Apple Podcasts5Lav115United States5 months ago - Hit her with a baguette
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!!!!
Apple Podcasts5famosityUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #234 | United States/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  South Africa/Comedy |
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What is The Friend Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast presents an engaging blend of humor and insightful commentary centered around mental health, personal growth, and contemporary societal issues. It features lively discussions among the hosts, touching on a variety of topics that range from celebrity culture to personal anecdotes about relationships and self-care. Noteworthy is the podcast's unique approach of incorporating elements of comedy to tackle important issues such as mental well-being, making it both relatable and thought-provoking for listeners. With a casual and familiar tone, the show fosters a sense of community, making audiences feel like part of an extended friend group as they navigate life's challenges together.
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Which podcasts are similar to The Friend Zone?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Friend Zone:
1. Jade + X. D.
2. The Read
3. Gettin' Grown
4. Crissle’s Couch
5. Around The Way Curls
How many episodes of The Friend Zone are there?
The Friend Zone launched 10 years ago and published 509 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on The Friend Zone?
Recent guests on The Friend Zone include:
1. Tiffany Aliche
2. Dawn Richard
3. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
4. Mara Brock Akil
5. Dr. Lauren Seale-Sarkipato
6. Shaun Ross
7. Amber Mark
8. Snow Allegra
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