The Ebone Zone

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...

History is an interesting topic, especially when it concerns where you grew up. In this episode, Charles Reece (virtually) sits down to tell us all about his adventures of research through the Harris-Chavis family line who were prominent in Wilkes County throughout the late 17 and early 1800's for another installment of the Hometown History series. It's going to be a lot of fun.  Check o...

Shadow boxing is a fairly popular exercise - it helps your cardio, speed, explosiveness and endurance. Actual boxing does all those things except an extra drawback is added to the mix, you run the risk of being hit back, what if these two trains on the same track collided? This week, we seek to answer that very question.  Science of Music in Grocery Stores: https://www.vibenomics.com/grocery-store...

Bees, Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets and even the Sweat Bee are all the scourges of summertime and as we enter those heralded months of fun in the sun, there's one question on our minds - are bees fish? It doesn't make a lot of sense when you say it out loud because the obvious answer is "NO" but the California court system might just have evidence to change your mind.  #Disney...

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Senior Year is great for some, not so great for others - but however your high school experience turned out there was one thing we all looked forward to - the senior prank. A time to put one over on the people in positions of authority who sometimes got under your craw. Every graduating class has high expectations and prepares for it, likely starting the countdown as a Freshman but what nobody tel...

This week, we continue our conversation with River's Edge tenor vocalist John Blackburn, a good friend of the podcast and an incredible talent. Within our time together we discuss everything from John's love of people and Sun Chips, his favorite hymns to sing and his perspective on the Gospel. Strap in, it's going to be a fun ride.  Buy Sunday Throwback Volume Two:  https://riversed...

This week, we sit down with the tenor singer for the Diamond Award winning Southern Gospel Group  River's Edge, John Blackburn or as friends know him John B. We discuss everything from his inspirations in music to THE inspirations to the connection between singing Gospel music and local Walmarts. This week is a good one! Connect with River's Edge: https://riversedgegospel.com/contact Buy...

You know, meeting the parents can be a stressful thing. There's the risk of awkwardness, the nagging thought of "what if they don't like me?" and the realization that this dinner could make or break their opinion of you as a suitor for their daughter or son. There's a lot of things to be careful of sure but, did you ever guess that the police was one of them? This week we...

Bravery is a great quality to have - it can help you stay vigilant in the face of danger and conquer your fears, in the case of one man's squirrel however - it can even be enough to save the day! This week, we take a look at a wonderful example of the fact that you don't have to be big - or even human, to be tough as nails.  #SaltwaterTunes is featured Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Supp...

In this week’s episode we’re doing something a little different, let’s call it an investigation, specifically into our rights as Americans given by the First Amendment of the Constitution. We go through each clause of the Amendment and discuss a court case that made headlines and put that particular issue on the map.  Freedom of Religion Source: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/463/783...

Let's talk Teddy - no, not Roosevelt - bears. One family in Bryant County, Georgia is particularly thankful for their son's stuffed companion as a recent tornado battered their town but thanks to the quick and resourceful thinking of their dad, and the implementation of "Mr. Fluffy" as their shield they made it out okay! We'll dive deeper into the topic in this episode.  #...

Remember when you'd get into trouble in school and everyone would make it a big deal? Well, what if the tables were turned and the TEACHER was sent to the office... turns out that's exactly what happened to one educator in Florida when he used an unusual punishment method involving music. #OddHobbiesForTheElderly is featured  Happy Easter! Praise God it IS FINISHED! https://www.youtube.c...

Gas prices can be a finicky thing - it seems through the course of a year they go up, down, all around and back again so fast it makes your head spin but one company seems to have a solution. Darling Ingredients, in an effort led by Vice President of Renewables Sandra Dudley is partnering with everyone's favorite pious chicken restaurant Chick-Fil-A to try to make getting around better for th...

This week, we take a look at a particularly bold statement on behalf of soft drinkers and pancake lovers alike - all to answer the question of what happens when maple syrup and Pepsi meet? is it too much of a good thing? Is it just right? Maybe it's neither. We'll break it down together in this week's episode.  #OughtToBeACrime is featured  Send a text to The Ebone Zone! Support the...