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Diets are a funny thing, some are fads, some get you healthier and some well, are just downright strange. Enter the McDonald's app, the company is encouraging its customers to order on their phones with rewards and customer personas - it's their "McDonald's Wrapped" so to speak. There are four levels 1. the Newbie 2. the Low-Key 3.  the CEO and 4. the Carpe-All Day. We&apo...

Lawsuits are interesting, they can be for a good reason or less than that. The latter is where we stop this week. A man in China had his laptop crushed and was ruled in people's court as partly responsible for it, and you'll be surprised at the reason why. This episode is an interesting one that begs the question are you responsible for someone else's mistakes?     #OddGamesPlayedOu...

This week, we dive into the meaning of "instant" - should it be minutes, seconds or even quicker? One woman in Florida pointed out that words aren't always what they seem by filing a lawsuit against Kraft-Heinz and the response was a bit less than she hoped.  #BizarreWaystoKeepWarm is featured    Find out more about McNutter Butter Coffee: www.mcnutterbuttercoffee.com   Send a text...

We wrap up our interview series this month with a great one, I sat down with a good friend of mine, Tony Goforth and recorded an episode that has been a long time coming. We address everything from accents and the joy of singing with people you love to funny stories from the road and how we both got saved. You've got a great listen at your fingertips with this one. Check out the Blackwood Qua...

This week, we continue our interview series with Ben Shepherd, a barber in North Wilkesboro, NC. He's got a lot of knowledge to share with us, everything from how he got started as a barber to what barber school was like and how he uses his profession to impact people for Jesus. This week is a lot of fun. Connect with the Baber Shop on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bensbarbershop93   Se...

This week, we talk with Angela Henley, author of “Kissing a Whirlwind” one of my favorite new books, everything from locations to the plot, the characters and the Gospel will be discussed. Sit back and relax, this one is sure to put a smile on your face! Pick up your copy of Kissing a Whirlwind on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Whirlwind-Angela-L-Henley-ebook/dp/B0B5WQHZZ6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=...

Kicking off our interview series this month we talk with Bill and Kaitlyne McNutt of McNutter Butter Coffee, diving deep into how they got started in the coffee business, the roasting process, the power of coffee to unite people and a whole bunch more. You’ll love this episode, almost as much as you’ll love their coffee.  Connect with McNutter Butter Coffee Website: www.mcnutterbuttercoffee.com  ...

Dogs are amazing animals, they're loyal. friendly and willing to do anything to please their favorite person, but did you know they could also be rich? This week we dive into the life of a doggy social media influencer because that's exactly what one pet gift retailer wants, a new furry face of their brand. #MyBiggestChildhoodFear is featured   The company behind the “pet influencer” sea...

Bread is an amazing treat, there's sour dough, italian, white, pumpernickle, whole grain, honey oat, and many others. That brings us to this week's topic, when art and bread meet the result can be astounding like when one bakery paid tribute to Harrison Ford's character Han Solo.  Steve Martin - Dentist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V_fCM9iHnE The Unbearable Weight of Massive Ta...

Hot Sauce is a wonderful thing, you can season your food with it, you can collect it... you could even drink it if you wanted to. There are some people though, that take it just a bit too seriously - take one man in  California for example. He's suing Texas Pete for false advertising and the reason why will most definitely leave you scratching your head.  #BoringButUsefulSuperpowers  is featu...

This week, we dive into a very important question, can pizza make EVERYTHING better? One man called this claim into serious question  when he got overly angry because of, you guessed right - his pizza. We'll discuss the outcome of his cheesy crossroads in this episode. #LesserKnownYoutubeTutorials   is featured Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or comments...

Tipping is a curtesy in America, it's just the nice thing to do, but sometimes people go REALLY generous with their gratuities like one man who recently gave $3,000 to a a restaurant in Scranton, Pennsylvania. All is well, correct? Not exactly, in this week's episode we discuss the fallout from a change of heart concerning that big tip.  #MyUniqueInvestmentOpportunity  is featured  Send...

Fast Food has often been the subject of controversy - what's in it? How healthy is it? Where does it come from? Those seem to be the key issues. The way it usually boils down is a chain is subject to scrutiny by the media, parents of children who love greasy treats or teachers who are concerned for their students. what happens though, when members of the fast food family attack their own? Thi...

Wealth is an interesting thing, it seems to be the measure of the world in today's time and how is wealth measured? Money, which is within itself an interesting topic. Take Great Britain for example, after the death of their monarch Queen Elizabeth II there are scheduled to be a lot of changes one of which is to their money. Groups of people on the internet have taken notice and calls for a p...

Tariq is a 7 year old boy who loves corn - and he's taken the internet by storm here in the past few weeks. It's hard not to find videos or references to his time on a YouTube channel called Recess Therapy, a group of people who spotlight interesting kids with interesting passions and views on the world around them . Safe to say, they have struck GOLD with this little guy - and we'l...

This week, we meet at the crossroads of passion project and calling - I sit down with my boss and good friend John Wishon to discuss his 35 year tenure in radio. Everything from how he got started in the industry to the reason why, the Gospel and the first day on the air - even a certain situation involving a daytime moon is discussed. It's all on the table. Sit back, relax, grab a snack or t...

Motivation is a funny thing, you can be motivated to do something great, you can be motivated to do something stupid or as in Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, you can be motivated to create new life. One company in Texas has that exact idea in mind with the Tasmanian Tiger that was once native to Australia but died out as of 1936. We'll dive into this story on the podcast this week.  #...

Let's just face facts - burgers are good - there's no doubting that. You can have them with lettuce and tomato,  Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes, but how far would you go to get your hands on one? One man in Texas answered that question for us and in this episode we'll dive into how he did it. #ClassicMovieSterotypes  is featured  Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show I...

We've all heard the saying, whether from Alan Jackson's hit song or from your coworker who is just excited to get home for the weekend "it's five o' clock somewhere." It's basically etched in the fabric of our American culture at this point. What if though, the hour hand on the clock RESTRICTED your freedom, instead of granting it? For people under 18 in England,...

You've heard the jingle "what would you do - o - o for a Klondike Bar?" haven't you? Well, turns out Klondike's aren't the only thing people are asking that question about. In an episode that was recorded five hours from home, we take a look this week at Subway Sandwiches, and the surprising things people will do to get their hands on a free one. SPOILER ALERT: it inv...

This week, we dive back into our review of Rodman Philbrick's Freak the Mighty. We'll cover the last four chapters 21-25 and then you'll hear some final thoughts. Have you missed any episodes? Catch up below Part One: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/10887957-novel-review-7-freak-the-mighty-pt-1 Part Two: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/10924291-novel-review-7-freak-the-might...

This week we take a look at chapters 16-20 in our ongoing review of "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick  If you missed any of the previous episodes check them out below Part One: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/10887957-novel-review-7-freak-the-mighty-pt-1 Part Two: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/10924291-novel-review-7-freak-the-mighty-pt-2 Part Three: https://ebone.buzzspro...

This week we cover chapters 11-15 in our ongoing Novel Review series of Rodman Philbrick's Freak the Mighty  Check out the previous episodes Part One: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/10887957-novel-review-7-freak-the-mighty-pt-1 Part Two:  https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/10924291-novel-review-7-freak-the-mighty-pt-2  Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have question...

This week, we step back into our novel review series on Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. we'll cover chapters 6-10 in this episode.  Part One: https://ebone.buzzsprout.com/131778/10887957-novel-review-7-freak-the-mighty-pt-1  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://twitte...

This week we dive into a new Novel Review series centered around Rodman Philbrick's 1993  work "Freak the Mighty" listen and enjoy! More on the Story of King Arthur: https://study.com/learn/lesson/king-arthur-knights-legends.html https://theconversation.com/guide-to-the-classics-the-arthurian-legend-64289 Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the show If you have questions or comme...