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The Super Bowl was about a week ago, regardless of who you wanted to win, whether you were rooting for Travis Kelce and his girlfriend or that other team without Taylor Swift it happened, Mahomes is a three-time Champion and will likely be hailed as the greatest of all time soon but enough about that, this week we go back in time. Super Bowl 1 saw the Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chief...

We all hate high prices and it seems like everything is rising, from gas to an egg McMuffin. One thing that won’t surprise you though is coffee. We’re all used to it by this point, from Starbucks to your local coffee shop, it’s all expensive. Now a popular chain, Dunkin’ Donuts is being sued for charging customers for wanting non-dairy milk in their drinks, with the plaintiffs saying the charge is...

Have you been to Disneyland? Well, if you ever have there’s a great chance that you’ve seen the Country Bear Jamboree, one of the last attractions that Walt Disney personally helped to build. They’ve been featured at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida since 1971 and have been a favorite of fans of Disney for years, though they were originally planned for a park that was never built, a ski resort in Min...

This one’s a throwback! If you were a kid in the late 70s and early 80s you’ll know of and chances are, have played Tetris. It’s the game where you stack blocks on top of each other, and when you fill the tiny screen you play it on, your blocks move down and you stack again, and again, and again, and again  -  there’s not much too it but it’s widely enjoyed and appreciated, because of it’s simplic...

This week, we dive into the world of gum, the fruity flavored chewy stuff that has occupied our jaws through many a boring school day, many a meeting or just a walk down the block. Some big news has struck the gum industry, fans and friends alike were surprised when Fruit Stripe was in the news earlier this month because of its discontinuation. Hit play and join in the discussion.  More on Fruit S...

We’re focusing on weird clothing choices this week, or maybe the more appropriate topic would be the lack of clothing choices. A man crashed his car outside of a Bass Po Shop in Alabama and then he stripped completely naked and dove into the aquarium with the fish. There's our starting point, it only gets weirder from here. Also, we'll discuss in this episode a mixup that took place 9,62...

Christmas is an exciting time of year! It's hard, no matter what age you are not to dive right into the good stuff - Everyone wants to know what they got, everyone wants to spend time with the people they love and eat good food. This week, we focus on the first option, the presents. A 3-year-old boy in Cary, North Carolina ran up to his parent's bedroom asking for scissors and if you’re...

Tiktok is making news AGAIN! This time, Montana's government believes that it's a magnet for foreign influence in America. In this week's episode, we'll dive into all the details and discuss what could happen next.   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://twitt...

Get ready for an incredible episode as we sit down with Jason Gordon, the talented former Baritone of the Fabulous Blackwood Quartet and current Baritone with the award-winning Southern Gospel group, the Perrys. Join us as we dive into Jason's musical journey, his experiences with these renowned groups, and the power of Southern Gospel music. Don't miss this inspiring interview! Listen t...

In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into the thrilling story of a stolen Michigan Wolverines vanity license plate and the investigation that followed. Tune in to uncover the twists and turns of this intriguing case!    #MySuperheroAlterEgo 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...

Join in as we dive into the fascinating story of the production company behind Wallace and Gromit, and their unexpected challenge of running out of clay to make their beloved films. Could this be the end of the beloved franchise? Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and the resourcefulness of the team behind the claymation magic! Aardman Animations:  https://www.aardman.c...

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...