The Ebone Zone
by Ethan Rivers
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Welcome to The Ebone Zone, make yourself at home among the Zoner community. Whether you're binge-listening, you're a casual fan or you're here for the first time, you'll love what goes on. Stay connected on Twitter @OfficialEBZ and Facebook @ebonezonepodcast New episodes are released Friday nights at 9:00 pm.
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- The Ant Hill to Die On · 11 minWhat happens when you decide the law doesn't apply to you because you don't agree with it? In Queensland, Australia, Trevor Hold, an activist opposing the government's fire ant…
- The Power of Being Unlikable · 16 minWhat happens when an advertising mascot becomes so annoying that people organize a protest to get rid of it? Liberty Biberty, Liberty Mutual's fuzzy yellow mascot, has managed to…
- Football at Any Cost · 14 minHow far would you go to get some uninterrupted football time? One Virginia man is accused of taking that idea way too far. Terry Ward, 64, faces felony abduction and misdemeanor…
- Let the Machines Handle It · 11 minWhat happens when you believe in the future so much that you're willing to gamble with your own health today? On this episode of The Ebone Zone, we’re looking at one of the…
- An Argument That Went One Word Too Far · 13 minA long wait in line turned into a confrontation that allegedly went far beyond an argument. On this episode of The Ebone Zone, Ethan takes a look at the bizarre chain of events…
- The Mystery of the Empty Hives · 14 minWhat happens when the thing being stolen can fly, sting, reproduce, pollinate crops—and comes by the tens of thousands? This week on The Ebone Zone, we’re getting into one of the…
- The First Rule of Daycare · 11 minWhat happens when the people entrusted with caring for a child are accused of becoming part of the danger? This week on The Ebone Zone, we examine the disturbing allegations…
- It Started with Passing Gas · 12 minA request to stop passing gas in bed somehow became the starting point for a Florida domestic-violence case. In this episode, we take a closer look at the case of 32-year-old…
- The Skill Behind the Shovel · 12 minWhat happens when digging a grave becomes a competition? This week on The Ebone Zone, we take a look at an unusual contest in Hungary where 19 two-person teams went head-to-head…
- The Purpose Behind the Spectacle · 14 minWhat can 90,000 rubber ducks tell us about community, competition, and making a difference? This week on The Ebone Zone, we take a closer look at Chicago’s annual Ducky Derby…
- When Takeout Gets Personal · 14 minWhat would you do if a $10,000 food order suddenly showed up at your door—and you never ordered it? On this episode of The Ebone Zone, we’re looking at a bizarre and disturbing…
- When Anime Becomes A Legal Issue · 12 minThis week on The Ebone Zone, we take a look at the bizarre story of a Houston man accused of threatening the Texas Governor’s Office after claiming state law was keeping him from…
- The Trouble With "Kids Being Kids" · 12 minA dodgeball game, an ex-girlfriend, a 13-year-old accused of targeting her with repeated throws—and now a misdemeanor assault charge. This week on The Ebone Zone, we take a…
- The Cost of Chasing Close Encounters · 11 minA wildlife encounter turned into an international headline when influencer Julia Beautx was rushed to the hospital after a monkey attack while traveling. But beyond the shocking…
- The Meaning We Bring to Milestones · 13 minWhen does a love story become a statement? This week on The Ebone Zone, we're diving into one of New York City's most talked-about weddings—a ceremony inspired by Titanic that…
- The Mosquito Experiment · 10 minA notebook filled with mosquito "victims." Carefully planned experiments. Millions of views. What started as an unusual TikTok account has turned into one of the internet's…
- It Started with "Naked" · 12 minThis week on The Ebone Zone, we're unpacking the bizarre case of a man who authorities say was arrested after allegedly riding naked on top of a moving locomotive in Colorado. We…
- Looking Beyond the Peanut Butter · 13 minA museum floor covered in more than 800 pounds of peanut butter sounds like the setup for a joke—but it's actually a tribute to an artist whose work challenged the very…
- The Old Country Church Controversy · 14 minA viral video from a Kentucky church has sparked a heated national conversation about faith, symbolism, and the messages adults send to children. "Take him out. Blow him up."…
- When an App Becomes the Opponent · 11 minA wedding fund gone, a life unraveled, and a lawsuit that asks a hard question: when does entertainment become exploitation? In this episode of The Ebone Zone, we unpack the…
- The New Math of Mobility · 10 minAs gas prices continue to squeeze household budgets, Americans are finding new ways to get where they need to go. Some are riding buses and trains for the first time in years…
- From Traffic Obstacle to Local Celebrity · 10 minA routine traffic call turned into one of the most unexpected stories of the week when police officers in Pennsylvania responded to reports of a chicken wandering into traffic…
- The Price of Getting to "I Do" · 10 minWhat happens when love collides with financial hardship—and an entrepreneur's refusal to give up? This week on The Ebone Zone, we explore the remarkable story of French…
- When a Lawnmower Becomes a Weapon · 12 minAt what point does a long-running feud become something much bigger? This week on The Ebone Zone, we examine the remarkable story of a 15-year dispute between neighbors in a…
- The Champion Returns, the Headlines Follow Him · 10 minCompetitive eating legend Joey Chestnut is heading back to Coney Island… while on probation. This week on The Ebone Zone, we break down the bizarre collision between America’s…
- Exercising Your First Amendment Fight · 12 minA hidden speakeasy in Omaha became the center of a First Amendment fight after Nebraska officials claimed the business couldn’t legally use the words “barber shop” or even…
- The Fastest Route to Parenthood · 12 minWhat was supposed to be a late-night drive to the hospital turned into a delivery room on wheels. This week on The Ebone Zone, we break down the unbelievable story of a mother in…
- The Cost of Losing Control · 10 minA free cup of water turned into gunfire—and it’s raising bigger questions than just “was it worth it?” In this episode of The Ebone Zone, we break down a shocking incident at a…
- A Different Kind of Mayor · 9 minIn a city known for keeping things weird, one neighborhood took civic engagement to a whole new level—by electing a dog as mayor. This week on The Ebone Zone, we head to Austin…
- The Business of Selling Life in its Smallest Form · 13 minWhen you think of wildlife trafficking, you probably picture ivory, exotic animals, or illegal poaching rings—not thousands of live ants packed into test tubes. But that’s…
- What Happened to the Taste? · 11 minWhen a candy empire gets called out by its own legacy, people pay attention. This week on The Ebone Zone, we break down the controversy surrounding The Hershey Company and its…
- Teleportation, FEMA, and a Story That Sounds Impossible · 11 minA story straight out of science fiction has landed in the middle of American politics—and it involves disaster response, a diner chain, and a claim that’s left a lot of people…
- The Price of Being There · 12 minIn this episode, Ethan dives into the story of a soccer superfan willing to make a massive personal sacrifice for the love of the game. One devoted England supporter is putting…
- EBZ Interviews: Aaron Swain | Part Two · 48 minPart two continues last week's conversation with Aaron Swain, shifting into the experiences that have come along the way. From favorite songs that have left a lasting impact to…
- EBZ Interviews: Aaron Swain | Part One · 56 minIn part one of this two-part conversation, Aaron Swain of The Justified Quartet goes beyond the music and into what defines him at his core. From his beginnings in Gospel music…
- A Robbery Lost in Translation · 11 minIn this episode of The Ebone Zone, Ethan dives into one of the strangest crime stories making headlines this year — a robbery attempt that relied on an unlikely accomplice: a…
- Mixed Signals and Extreme Consequences · 11 minIn this episode of The Ebone Zone, we dive into what may be one of the most surreal crime stories of the year: two British tourists allegedly staged a fake kidnapping in the…
- EBZ Interviews: Brandon Absher · 50 minPublic service isn’t a job you clock in and out of—it’s a life you grow into. In this episode of The Ebone Zone, Ethan sits down with Brandon Absher—former Sheriff’s Deputy…
- The Night It All Went to Waste · 12 minIn this episode of The Ebone Zone, we break down one of the strangest crime stories to come out of Florida this year — a case that begins with thousands of dollars in stolen meat…
- When Violence and Everyday Life Collide · 10 minWhat does it take for a cold case to go from crime scene to confession? In this week’s Ebone Zone, we unravel one of the most surreal crime stories of the year: a Milwaukee man…
- The Man Who Took A Bite Out of AI · 10 minIn this episode, we explore one of the most bizarre cultural flashpoints of 2026: a University of Alaska Fairbanks student who literally ate another student’s AI-generated…
- When Bureaucracy Meets Absurdity · 12 minIn this episode, we unpack the bizarre case of a man who legally registered a potato as a firearm suppressor with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. We…
- The Cost of a Reflex · 11 minIn this episode we tell the unusual story of an 86-year-old man in Skegness, England, who was fined by local enforcement officers after he spat out a leaf that had blown into his…
- What Happens When Anything Becomes Tradeable · 10 minOn December 6, GameStop threw out the usual rules and invited people to bring in whatever they wanted for $5 in store credit — no games required. The result was a chaotic mix of…
- When Pets Become Prey · 13 minIn this episode, we dive into a controversial appeal from Aalborg Zoo in Denmark, where keepers publicly invited local pet owners to donate small animals — including chickens…
- A Pitchman Enters Politics · 12 minThis episode unpacks the surprising decision by infomercial personality Offer Vince Shlomi — best known nationwide as the “ShamWow guy” — to run for Congress in Texas’ 31st…
- The Ride That Changed a Family's Life · 11 minA San Francisco woman on her way to the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center unexpectedly gave birth inside a Waymo autonomous taxi after it detected “unusual…
- Unmanned and Uninvited · 9 minA drone flying over the Lee Correctional Institution in South Carolina was intercepted by prison staff after dropping a package of contraband that included raw steak, crab legs…
- From the Rink to the Record Books · 11 minIn this episode, we bring you one of the most unexpected and awe-inspiring moments in recent skating history. On July 25, 2025, at a rink in Sun Valley, Idaho, Hungarian…
- The Rant Heard 'Round the Grocery Aisle · 10 minIn this episode, we dig into the recent scandal at Campbell’s — how a high-ranking executive was secretly recorded mocking the company’s own products as “food for poor people,”…
