The Ebone Zone
Welcome to The Ebone Zone, make yourself at home among the Zoner community. Whether you're binge-listening, you're a casual fan or you're here for the first time, you'll love what goes on. Stay connected on Twitter @OfficialEBZ and Facebook @ebonezonepodcast New episodes are released Friday nights at 9:00 pm.
Episodes
478 episodes
The Cost of a Reflex
In this episode we tell the unusual story of an 86-year-old man in Skegness, England, who was fined by local enforcement officers after he spat out a leaf that had blown into his mouth while he was sitting outside. What seemed like a natural re...
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What Happens When Anything Becomes Tradeable
On December 6, GameStop threw out the usual rules and invited people to bring in whatever they wanted for $5 in store credit — no games required. The result was a chaotic mix of the expected and the absurd: over 80,000 items traded nationwide, ...
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When Pets Become Prey
In this episode, we dive into a controversial appeal from Aalborg Zoo in Denmark, where keepers publicly invited local pet owners to donate small animals — including chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs — to be humanely euthanized and fed to the z...
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A Pitchman Enters Politics
This episode unpacks the surprising decision by infomercial personality Offer Vince Shlomi — best known nationwide as the “ShamWow guy” — to run for Congress in Texas’ 31st District. We explore how his past fame, controversial moments, and bold...
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The Ride That Changed a Family's Life
A San Francisco woman on her way to the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center unexpectedly gave birth inside a Waymo autonomous taxi after it detected “unusual activity” and contacted emergency services. The robotaxi continued ...
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Unmanned and Uninvited
A drone flying over the Lee Correctional Institution in South Carolina was intercepted by prison staff after dropping a package of contraband that included raw steak, crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, marijuana and cigarettes. Officials seized the ...
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From the Rink to the Record Books
In this episode, we bring you one of the most unexpected and awe-inspiring moments in recent skating history. On July 25, 2025, at a rink in Sun Valley, Idaho, Hungarian national-champion figure skater Eszter Szombathelyi pulled off a feat nobo...
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The Rant Heard 'Round the Grocery Aisle
In this episode, we dig into the recent scandal at Campbell’s — how a high-ranking executive was secretly recorded mocking the company’s own products as “food for poor people,” disparaging customers and employees, and claiming the chicken was “...
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Salt, Yeast, and Justice
In this episode, we explore the unlikely legal battle of Andre McKechnie, a life-sentenced prisoner at Port Phillip maximum-security prison in Victoria, Australia, who is suing the state over a ban on Vegemite behind bars. McKechnie argues that...
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Naked Ambitions
In this episode, we dive into the viral controversy around TikToker and DoorDash driver Olivia Henderson. After arriving at a customer’s house for a routine delivery, she says she found him passed out—naked—on his couch. She filmed the moment, ...
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When AI Accuses the Innocent
In this episode, we unpack how an Australian Catholic University used AI-powered software to flag nearly 6,000 students for alleged cheating in 2024 — about 90% of the referrals related to AI use. We hear the story of a student n...
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Rushing for Another Record
In this episode we dig into a jaw-dropping mix-up in Queensland, Australia — where for years students in Year 12 across the state had been studying the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar… only to discover, just days before their final ancient-histor...
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Beyond the Bag
In this episode we dig into a startling incident at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, Maryland — where an AI-powered gun-detection system flagged a student’s empty bag of Doritos as a firearm, triggered a full police response, and left a...
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Smuggled in Plain Air
A rogue balloon drifting across Lithuanian airspace isn’t just unusual — it’s disruptive. In this episode, we unravel the bizarre story of a balloon smuggling cigarettes into Lithuania, how it triggered massive flight delays, and why 6,000 pass...
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What You See Isn't Always What You Get
What do you do when your Halloween candy is... not scary? That’s exactly what some disgruntled Reese’s customers are asking after filing a lawsuit claiming the brand’s seasonal treats didn’t deliver enough spooky spirit. In this episode, ...
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Can You Put a Price on Burps?
Denmark is making history. Starting in 2030, livestock farmers will be taxed for the greenhouse gases produced by cows, pigs, and sheep—yes, that includes burps and flatulence. The country plans to charge 300 kroner ($43.58 USD) per ton of CO₂-...
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Choosing Water over Wine
Since about 2022, the UK has seen a noticeable shift in how people drink: health, moderation, and mindful consumption have become central to social life and hospitality. Low‐ and no‐alcohol drinks are being embraced more than ever; many consume...
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One Hair Color, Many Stories
What happens when you post an ad for 15 redhead models—and 150 people answer the call? What began in 2005 as a modest artistic experiment by Dutch painter Bart Rouwenhorst turned into something much bigger: a global celebration of identit...
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Driving Innocence on a Busy Road
In Prince George, British Columbia, what started as a lazy Slurpee run turned into something you’d expect in a comedy sketch. Kasper Lincoln borrowed a child‑sized pink Barbie Jeep from his roommate and decided to drive it down 15th Avenue inst...
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Sued for Being Yourself
In a twist that sounds straight out of a satirical sketch, Mark S. Zuckerberg, a seasoned bankruptcy attorney from Indianapolis, has launched a lawsuit against Meta, arguing that the social media giant repeatedly deactivated his Facebook accoun...
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A Record on Rails
This week, we dive into an extraordinary feat of adrenaline, ambition, and pure roller‑coaster passion: Dean Stokes, a 36‑year‑old British thrill‑seeker, has just etched his name into the Guinness World Record books by riding 55 different rolle...
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Whose Moment is it Anyway?
In this episode, we unpack the social media sensation (and etiquette quagmire): grandma showers—celebrations for soon-to-be grandmothers that mirror traditional baby showers. What started as a sweet way to honor matriarchs has triggered some se...
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What Nuclear Fallout Left Behind
On July 3, 2025, routine radiation checks at the Savannah River Site—a sprawling Cold War-era nuclear facility in South Carolina—revealed something straight out of a sci-fi thriller: a radioactive wasp nest perched beside waste storage tanks, e...
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