This week on #TheFriendZone, we're revisiting Carbon Nation after watching Hulu's The Cult of NatureBoy. What once looked like freedom and community reveals a deeper story of control, manipulation, and how it all began.

Black Business of the Week - Freddie Estelle https://www.freddieestelle.com

#ListensLately:

Nomi - Sweet Talk

India Shawn - Multiplicity

BossMan Dlow, YKNIECE - Chicken Talkin Bastard

Selena - Como La Flor

Lil Rob - Summer Nights

Miguel - Girl With The Tattoo Enter.lewd

India Shawn - 'Til Infinity

Isaiah Rashad - BOY IN RED

Toosii - Proud of Me

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we're talking Pop Culture! The news cycle moves fast, but Dustin moves faster. He catches us up on all of the hottest topics that he believes we need to know about, and it goes exactly how you think it will.

Black Business of the Week - Howard Family Bookstore https://howardfamilybookstore.myshopify.com

#ListensLately:

Jai'Len Josey - Truce

Ray J - Let It Go

Kehlani, Brandy - I Need You

Ray J - Anytime

Dezzy Hollow, Keak Da Sneak, Joe Moses & G Perico

Ariana Grande - everytime

Yung Miami - Spend Dat

Brandy, Ray J - Another Day In Paradise

Durand Bernarr - AM I OKAY?

La Reezy - Melanate It

Luh Tyler, Trim - No Trick

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Caterpillar on Netflix. Caterpillar is a documentary that follows David, a 50 yr old man from Miami, on a journey to India for a non-FDA-approved surgery to permanently change his eye color. Directed by Liza Mandelup, the documentary explores themes of colorism, transphobia, self-image, insecurity and the desperate need to be seen.

Black Business of the Week - Erin's Cup & Cookies https://www.erinscup.com

Wellness Segment - Keen Targhee IV https://www.keenfootwear.com/products/womens-targhee-iv-mid-waterproof-bison-beaujolais

#ListensLately:

Isaiah Rashad - SAME SH!T

Kelela - idea 1

Rjtheweirdo - At Least She's Beautiful

The Guess Who - These Eyes

Myaap - Reaper

Ball Greezy, Ice Billion Berg - Since You Been Away

6lack, 2 Chainz - Sunday Again

Naomi Scott - Cherry

Justin Beiber

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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.

Catch Dustin in Atlanta - https://www.deviant.live/party/lets-talk

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we're talking about what happens when you do everything right...but life still feels unclear? Did success change, or are we just figuring it out in real time?

Black Business of the Week - Bird Pizzeria https://www.birdpizzeria.com

Wellness Segment - Bodybuilding vs Functional Fitness https://www.templefitnessfranklin.com/bodybuilding-vs-functional-training

#ListensLately:

Iman Omari - Energy

SIR - The Real

Anderson.Paak - Come Down

Crime Mob - Circles

Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It

Zyah Belle - Deserve

Xavier Omar, Sango - Say It

The System - You Are In My System

Isaia Huron - this girl wants everything

Justin Beiber - Swap It Out

India Shawn - Rain On Me

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we have lots to cover. Buckle up as Dustin brings us up to speed by discussing all the latest Hot Topics.

Black Business of the Week - Yummy Tummy's Kitchen https://www.instagram.com/yummytummyskitchen?igsh=dmJtbHBnemUwM2l4

Wellness Segment - Landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube:

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https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/390405-landmark-verdict-targets-social-media-design-awards-6-million

#ListensLately:

Tank - Maybe I deserve

Arin Ray - Baddies

Alex Isley, Syd - PCH

Ghostface Killah - Georgy Porgy

Juice Week, Juice, Tuesday - Juice Week Pt. 2

Pookiee - Organic Freak

Oobie - Give Me Your Lovin

Flagboy Giz - I Got Indian In My Family

Samara Cyn - Highest

Central Cee - Feelings

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Financial Educator and New York Times Best-Selling author - Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. We talk about “this economy”, how budgeting alone is not enough, how to make steady money decisions during economic uncertainty, practical shifts that reduce financial anxiety, ethical investing and the 10 pillars of financial wholeness.

We also answer listener questions!

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Black Business of the Week - National Association of Black Bookstores https://www.nab2.org

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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, we explore the psychology of time - why years feel longer when we’re young and why adulthood can make life blur together. We reflect on school vs adult life and discuss how creating new memories, learning skills and trying new experiences can help life feel fuller.

Black Business of the Week - Golde https://golde.co

Catch Dustin Ross Live! https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/dustin-ross-1vh9vm

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#ListensLately:

Leikeli47 - HNIC

Sofia Ly - Who's Better

Maddie Zahm - Cellophane

A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Mariah the Scientist0

Rick Ross, Dej Loaf - Maybach Music V

Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas - miss u 2

Baby Keem, Too $hort - Sex Appeal

Isaiah Falls  - Taboo

Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Bible Study is back! We have a lesson in love from the book of Genesis. Female Hip Hop, The Traitors, and The Bible have something in common, and Dustin tells us exactly what that is.

Black Business of the Week -BLVD Bistro https://www.instagram.com/blvdbistro?igsh=NjAxNHF2MHY3ZGJv

Fawn Weaver - Uncle Nearest Article - https://thegrio.com/2026/02/28/uncle-nearest-20-million-accusation-receivership

Silicon Valley Teaching/Aid positions - Mountain View Los Altos school district https://edjoin.org

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#ListensLately:

Baby Rose, Leon Thomas - Friends Again

Jill Scott, JID - To B Honest

Nomi - Badman

V. Bozeman - What Is Love

Stone Temple Pilots - Plush

Philthy Rich, Lil Kayla - Down Or Up

Naomi Sharon - Miss That

Taffy - Feeling On My Body

Don Toliver, Travis Scott - Rosary

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we close out the last week of Black History Month with a discussion around Mr. Walter Johnson AKA Mr. Tendernism, Uncle Nearest and the ways the Government, racism and violence have suppressed Black innovation and economic progress.

Black Business of the Week - Ruby Love https://www.rubylove.com

Wellness Segment - Moonlit Ringlets https://www.moonlitringlets.com

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#ListensLately

Larry June, Curren$y, The Alchemist - Drive Alone

Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar - Good Flirts

Denzel Curry, A$AP Ferg, TiaCorine - THE SCYTHE

Yung Miami - News Flash

COZY - You Can't Talk

Mikecol - Jazz Bounce

Résa - Return To Sender

Brent Faiyaz - pure fantasy.

Willow - ear to the cocoon

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