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This week, we roll on with our review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, in the home stretch we take on chapters 15-19 If you have missed any previous episodes in the series, you can find them all here: Part One: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/8760134-novel-review-5-frankenstein-pt-1 Part Two:  https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/8798704-novel-review-5-frankenstein-pt-2 Part Three: https://...

This week we cover chapters 10-14 of Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein. Interesting fact: Did you know this book is known to many as the modern Prometheus? Miss any of the previous episodes in this series? No worries! Click the links below. Part One: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/8760134-novel-review-5-frankenstein-pt-1 Part Two: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/8798704-nove...

Last week, we covered chapters 1-5 of Mary Shelley's classic "Frankenstein" and we're far from done... This time out, we pick back up right where we left off with chapters 6 - 9. If you missed part one check it out HERE https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/8760134-novel-review-5-frankenstein-pt-1 Frankenstein: A New Musical (songs that inspired the review)  Dear Victor: https://...

This week we dive back into the world of literature with another classic, Frankenstein! This book is 203 years old and is revered as one of the first in the science fiction genre. Things are sure to be ELECTRIFYING in this series.  Also check out some songs from the musical that inspired this series to be written Prelude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XAdMDdfh3w&list=PL261D0958245B5314 The...

We've all watched - or at least heard of - Disney films right? There are several classics to numerous to name in an episode's description box but this week we take a look at a theory surrounding a modern movie darling that Pixar put out in cooperation with the quintessential animated mouse company. Finding Nemo - It was released to theatres in 2003 and after listening to this week's...

Ice cream is a great way to cool down in the summer, some prefer chocolate  and others, vanilla but what about the outliers of the world... what about those that take their frozen delights a little spicy? In this episode we discuss a new TikTok trend involving McDonald's and chili oil. Strap in thing are about to get HOT! Listen to Ice Cream of The Crop here: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/1317...

Walls are important to life, they keep dangers out, or they keep good things in. This week we discuss an unusual type of wall that honestly, would catch a lot of people off guard if they saw it in person... or smelled it in person for that matter.  TMNT  My Strange Addiction Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz3m_7ozhNo Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or c...

Over time, man had invented some useful things for work, such as the wheelbarrow and for battle, the samurai sword. But, what happens when those two items meet somewhere in the middle? That's what we discuss this week.  Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or comments email ebonezonepodcast@yahoo.com  Follow the Ebone Zone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Offic...

Relevance, is a funny thing, one day you can be the more popular than a swimming pool on a summer's day and the next, you can be left wondering how it all fell to pieces. One woman in Florida did NOT want the latter of the two scenarios to be her reality so, she went to a high school and promoted her Instagram. The fallout is discussed in this week's episode. Context for 30 Rock Referenc...

There's a lot of things to be scared of in this world - politics, disasters, poverty, prison you name it somebody's afraid of it. One thing no one could've predicted though, is that people would be tripping over themselves for gasoline - By now surely you've heard of the gas shortage and if not you're in luck - we're discussing it in this week's episode. The hash...

We've all had Bagel Bites before, that classic after school snack that would ease us into a weekend or summer vacation or just, simply relaxing after a long Monday in Mrs. Fredericksburg's Honors Math class. For years no one seemed to care of what, and how they were made, until recently and that's what we're tackling this week a Wisconsin woman who has taken offense to how Kraf...

Joshua is a pretty common name with 670,000 people with that name in the US. Swain is less common but still ranks in the top one thousand names in America at 791. WHat happens when thousands of Joshes  meet on a battlefield in Nebraska armed with pool noodles? An amazing event for both charity and the winner of the "Josh Fight" which we will discuss in this episode.  Children's Hosp...

"I'm gonna wrap myself in paper, I'm gonna daub myself with glue....."  that's how the song goes but this week we tackle the question what if Mail Myself To You wasn't just a catchy tune? The answer can be found in this week's episode! (it's weirder than you think.) Star Wars Misquote Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lOT2p_FCvA Rocky IV  Trivia Pie...

We've done several movie reviews on the podcast so far, but what happens when we discuss a movie that has yet to be released? Well, in this week's episode  we find out.  Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or comments email ebonezonepodcast@yahoo.com  Follow the Ebone Zone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialEBZ Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https...

In this week's episode we take a critical look at a favorite independent artist of mine, Joe Gilder, and his 2017 EP "Someone to Blame".  We'll go song by song and look deeper into what the lyrics could possibly mean and search to find the overarching narrative of these tracks. If you want to listen to the album for yourself CLICK HERE -> https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OL...

The 2000's were a weird time, from the clothes we wore to the music we listened to and even the movies we watched. This week I'll be breaking down some of what was trending in the early years of my life (most of which I do not remember well for the fact of being so young.) Everything from Napoleon Dynamite to Orbeez is on the chopping block.  Super Size Me trailer: https://www.youtube.co...

You know the old saying "What's in a name?" It comes from Shakespeare!! (Who knew?) And it also has to do pretty heavily with the theme of this weeks episode, considering that there were massive amounts of people in  Taiwan who named themselves after SALMON of all things.... this one's a doozy Strap yourselves in.  To hear the original "What's In A Name?" episode...

Obviously, Harry and Megan have shocked the world recently with their eye-popping revelations about life as royals but, are they the first ones to shake the foundations of culture with just some words into a microphone or camera? This week's episode proves the answer to that question - is no. LINKS: Smoking Gun Article: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/celebrity/million-little-lies Jame...

We as people like to think we're smart - it's just a fact of life. We have smart homes, smart phones, smart cars and wait a second *checks notes* smart cities? And Nevada, as it turns out is on pace to be the first state to add another "smart" item to that list.  #Should'veKnownItWasAScam is featured Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or...

This week's episode centers on a quarantine staple - Zoom - it's being used everywhere for many different reasons including in court and in the operating room. But what happens when the two coincide? One surgeon who had a traffic court date found out and you bet we're going to discuss what went down.  Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or comments...

In this week's episode we discuss steak, some like it rare, some like it medium, others,,,,, 3D printed? If that last option sounds crazy, well you're not the only one that has that frame of mind on this. But as one company in Israel proves that it might be the reality very soon.  Also #MakeAMovieQuoteSweeter is featured What is a Flan?  https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-flan/ S...

Host's Note: Yes, to get one thing straight - the title is a reference to "Whose Line is it Anyway" In this week's episode we cover a strange phenomenon - an affinity for experiments so strong that one kid was willing to swallow magnets  to see if they would make him magnetic. Since it's for science that makes it okay - Right?  Also the hashtag It'sUsualllyMyFault is...

This week, there is big news for gamers on the horizon. The NCAA Football franchise is BACK! Before you get all excited though.... there are some things we should discuss. What is it? Why was the franchise cancelled? Why is it coming back after all these years? We'll find out in this episode.  Rachel  Stark-Mason's Article: https://www.ncaa.org/champion/name-image-likeness NCAA Website:...

Memes - They're a wonderful way to forget all the world's craziness, and that's something we ALL need in today's time... but what happens when memes go further than just a humorous escape? What happens when they have an impact on a national stage? Listen to this week's episode and find out.  ------------------------------------------------------------------ Some background...

This week, I take a look at a bizarre proposal  that one Oklahoma senator is making that involves Bigfoot, and, well.... it's a unique  idea for sure. To learn more about the bill visit these websites  https://legiscan.com/OK/bill/HB1648/2021 http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx? Bill=hb1648&Session=2100 Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or commen...