The Ebone Zone

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...

It's nice to get away now and again isn't it? When you imagine the perfect vacation spot, you most likely see rolling hills or sandy beaches maybe cobblestone streets or a luxury hotel. - What about spending your stay underwater? if you had the chance, would you? As chance would have it there IS an underwater hotel off the coast of Florida, we'll center on it and one of its recent p...

People will pay good money for a lot of things, there's houses, cars, vacations and clothes - those are all good and understandable but the purchase featured in this week's episode will have most people scratching their heads. Someone has listed USED contacts for sale and the reason why is baffling.    Depop: https://www.depop.com/   #MakeAMovieWellRested is featured    Find out more abo...

If you've ever been to a movie theater you'll know two things. 1, there's always someone who's going to say it was too loud and 2. the candy prices are astronomical. this week's episode we'll discuss how AMC Theaters is turning the tables on the refreshment industry by entering it themselves and producing their own brand of candy.     #Allergiesin4Words is featured   ...

We've discussed Florida many times on the podcast, but never for a reason such as this one. A man in Delray Beach named Chris is trying to help the environment by using sustainable and biodegradable drink can rings to package his company's beverages. Honestly, for all the hype around Florida being the weird cousin of these 50 states, it's something many people probably didn't e...

What's your favorite type of candy? What would you do to get it? How far would you go?  All those questions were answered recently when one couple in Israel tried to smuggle three hundred and seventy five pounds of Fruit Roll Ups across the border and past customs. As you'd expect, the reason why boils down to TikTok. We'll discuss what happened in this week's episode. The Vide...

Have you ever felt like you weren't the right height, if so what did you turn to? Did you wear inserts or did you opt for something more permanent? Some people have resorted to what is called limb lengthening which is a surgery that helps with skeletal dysplasia. We'll dive into why in this episode. More Information on Skeletal Dysplasia: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions...

Spelling is an interesting thing. Sometimes you get it right, sometimes you get it wrong and sometimes you get it - offensive. Take the situation we're discussing this week where a woman with a speech impediment pulled up to a drive through speaker and ordered and she got some unexpected results.  #WorstTimestoBreakOutinSong is featured    Find out more about McNutter Butter Coffee: https://w...

Phones in today’s time are not limited to just making or taking calls. You can scroll endlessly on social media, you can watch videos, listen to music and even buy things that you’ve just got to have. One girl from Michigan took her freedom with  the digital world to the extreme. She was supposed to be playing a game on her mom's phone and ended up causing over 3,000 dollars in toys to show u...

This week, we’re going mobile again to talk with Tabitha Huddler, the Director of the Walker Center in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The episode was recorded in the Lakey Ballroom on the campus of Wilkes Community College, in it we cover everything from how Tabitha started at the center, what drives her passion for her job and what types of events the Walker Center offers.  Connect with the Walker C...

If you've read Guinness you'll know there's a whole heap of records to break, some new, some old, some conventional and others - you couldn't have guessed in a million years that it would be up for consideration, That last option is where we land this week, when a woman in Alberta, Canada set the record for donations at her local blood drive.     #RejectedMedicalSlogans is feat...

Calling police is a great practice when you're in trouble and when you have problems where they're needed but what some people in California did is enough to make you questionwhere the line of "trouble" begins. Earlier this month, Jupiter and Venus passed through the night sky where people could see them. now, you'd think this would actually be interesting - a fairly cool...

Have you ever wanted to go to federal prison? Yeah, if your answer is no, you'd be in good company - but that's not the case for all of us. Take one man in Utah for example who decided that the best way to get to the big house - is one dollar at a time.  HowICelebrateWinning is featured   Oldest.org's Youngest High School Graduates List:  https://www.oldest.org/people/youngest-high-...

This week, it's interview time again.  A few months ago, I sat down with Doren Tripp, Coworking Manager of a neat little place called the Masthead in Wilkes, my hometown. Through the course of the interview we'll discuss what coworking is, how the Masthead got to Wilkes, and how coworking can benefit people in today's world.  Find out more about McNutter Butter Coffee: https://www.f...

This week, we're journeying into the vault. We go back to 2021 when I attended Forsyth Tech Community College for Broadcasting. I reached out to my former second grade teacher, Mrs. Lori Dillard for help with an assignment and this interview is the result. Enjoy! Find out more about McNutter Butter Coffee: https://www.facebook.com/people/McNutter-Butter-Coffee/100070182375663/ Send a text to...