The Ebone Zone

It goes by many names -  the john, the porcelain throne, the lavatory, the loo, but everyone knows it plainly as the toilet. Usually, you wouldn’t want to draw attention to the things you do in your “private quarters” but there wasn’t much of a choice for attendants of the mansion where Winston Churchill was born when a solid gold art piece modeled after everyone’s favorite business tackle went mi...

When you're on a plane, in-flight entertainment can help with the boredom of a long haul. Some people opt for movies, others talk to their seatmates and swap stories from their lives - what about music though? When you hear about that you might assume that they'd play Apple Music or Spotify on shuffle but this week, we take a look at a Grammy-nominated passenger who was eager to share he...

Have you ever wanted to get rid of scam calls? Those annoying nuisances that plague everyone with a phone are frequent in number, and hard to get rid of. What if there was a way to rid yourself of them once and for all? This week, we'll take a look at an interesting situation out of Taiwan where government officials say they can help you do just that. #AddRodentsImproveAnything Is featured Sn...

Did you know that you supposedly swallow eight spiders a night in your sleep? Some bad or depending on how you look at it – good news for a woman in Missouri is that if she swallows a spider in her sleep, it won’t be her first rodeo. Her name is Desirae and this week, we'll discuss what happened when she discovered an unwelcome guest in her ear. (Spoiler alert, it was a spider!)  #MakePeopleN...

You’ve heard of "Around the World in 80 Days" right? When you think about how that would happen usually one would assume that the creators of that film were talking about a plane or a boat or something to that effect but what about a hamster wheel? One man from Iran was captured off the coast of Georgia recently trying to get from there to London, England - more than four thousand miles...

In this week’s episode, We discuss the story of a social media influencer who faced a massive internet backlash for dressing up as a "mom going to get her kids from school” and explore the reasons behind the outrage as well as the role of real moms in calling out the influencer's actions. Feel free to lend an ear as we delve into this thought-provoking episode that explores the intersect...

So, imagine this: You're strolling through the breathtaking Yellowstone National Park, surrounded by stunning landscapes and wildlife. And suddenly, you stumble upon a pay phone! In this week’s episode, we dive into the intriguing story of a working pay phone in Yellowstone National Park. Join us as we explore the history, mystery, and unexpected charm of this unusual relic. From the nostalgi...

A lot of things you find on the internet are new and exciting, and some things make you wonder how it took people so long to figure out. Take a woman on Tiktok for example, she thinks she’s discovered the greatest fountain drink combination EVER, but for those of us who know what it is and love it... the shock and awe of her reaction to the drink is kind of surprising. The Lemon/Coke Discovery: ht...

If you had to pick an exotic pet what would you get? A Lemur, a Giraffe, a Gorilla? What about an Alligator? One man, named Joie, who lives in Philadelphia is way ahead of you on that question because he has a pet gator named Wally, and recently they were at a Phillies game where the pair were thrown out because of the man's interesting choice of animal companion. We'll talk about what h...

We talk about Florida a lot on the podcast because, well they’re just a weird bunch. No doubt it makes for great material, especially when it involves snakes. A lot of us don’t enjoy snakes –  but this just has to be brought up. The weirdest state in the union has a Python problem, and how do they fix it? COMPETITION! In this year's contest, one thousand fifty people from thirty-five states h...

You've heard that old expression "I've got so much money it's burning a hole in my pocket" right? That usually means someone has just gotten paid and is anxious to spend their earnings on something but the situation a San Francisco McDonald's recently found itself in is vastly different - they could be losing money very soon. Remember that hot coffee lawsuit they were...

Do you remember your wedding? What was it like? This week, we'll discuss a woman on Reddit who will always remember her brother's wedding for an unexpected reason.  #WorstThingsToHearOnAPlane is featured  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 Lik...

What would you do for a lifetime of free sandwiches? Would you sell your car, change your name or do none of the above? Let's for a second say you have the chance to ride in a blimp with free sandwiches handed out to you with no catch. sounds pretty great! The thing that connects both of those topics besides sandwiches is that Subway has a hand in both of them. We'll take a deep dive int...

Everybody needs to eat right? We sometimes cook at home or go to the drive thru of our favorite greasy spoons and we'll even hit a food court every once in a while if it catches our eye, but what do you do on a plane? You could settle for airline food but that route is the butt of so many stand up comedy routine opening jokes that there has to be something going on under the surface... so why...

If there's anything in the food world that rings true - it's that we all love chicken wings. Bone in, boneless, hot or mild. Whatever the case, it's hard to deny a full plate of them being passed to you. This week, we're diving into the boneless side of the argument. Are they actually wings or are they mislabeled? One man named Amin decided to get to the bottom of the argument...

Mullets – business in the front, party in the back; that’s what everyone says at least. Many people have a love/hate relationship with this style of hair but regardless of how you feel, this expression of follicular freedom is making a comeback to the point where there is even a national competition based around who can grow the most interesting one. We’ll take a look at everything we can about th...

If you've been on YouTube for any length of time, chances are you've seen a channel called Mr. Beast. His real name is James Donaldson and this week, we're diving into the non-YouTube related things that he does to increase his reach across the world - particularly with regards to his ghost kitchen operated burger chain called "Mr. Beast Burger" and the reason why he is no...

Mustard is a delicious condiment, it often pairs well with hotdogs or as goes great as a main ingredient in potato salad but in case you weren't aware, there are some other things this sauce can be used in, French's Mustard has partnered with SKittles for a limited time to create something that no one expected, Mustard flavored Skittles. Would you try them or pass them across the table? ...

Dates are meant to be fun, an opportunity to get to know the person you're interested in and find out if they're a good fit for you and your wants and needs in a relationship. There's all types of dates, expensive ones, cheap ones, low key ones and extravagant ones - this week we focus on one of the most common summer outings, an ice cream date. Most people would be content with tha...

McDonald's has a lot to offer the world, they're basically fast food Walmart. They've got food, toys and weddings? No, that's not a typo, McDonald's offers wedding amenities. The Big M will cater your big day with McNuggets and chicken sandwiches,  HUNDREDS of them. there's a catch though, you've got to pay a price. We'll discuss how it all goes down this we...

Our phones are a huge part of life, we’re either scrolling, watching videos or making calls and texting. Speaking of scrolling, how do you do it? Are you an index finger scroller or do you use your thumbs? Maybe your nose if your hands are full? Well, depending on who you listen to – one of those ways makes you look old, congratulations! Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012 say that scro...

Let's say you want to go on a date with someone, what do you do? How do you approach? Are you confident, shy, maybe even a bit reserved? All those are viable options for many people but  one option that is noticeably missing from that list is robbery. It happened just a while ago  that a man Indiana found out first hand that asking someone at gun point isn't the way to get a date.  #Sign...

London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down - we've all heard that sing-song rhyme. now replace London Bridge with a man in the UK. okay, maybe that doesn't quite have the same ring to it but the situation a man named Chris dealt with while at his home with his cat is closer to the theme of that song than you'd expect. New South WalesFair Trade Authority:  https://www....

When families fight it can get messy, especially in Florida. Take the recent scrap between two family members at a reunion in Riverview. two apparently dissatisfied relatives started getting their hands dirty when the main focus of this episode, Donnie got involved. You might think once he stepped in everything calmed down and the people who were fighting resolved their differences and went back t...

If you're a sports fan, you know that basketball, especially in the NBA has a lot of charm.  there's high flying dunks, heartbreaking losses, amazing wins, tons of "how did he do that?" moments and as it turns out even knock down drag outs involving the mascot of the Miami Heat. Recently, Connor McGregor was on hand at Game Four of the NBA Finals to promote a pain relief spray...