The Ebone Zone

Ethan Rivers
  • 5.0 (13)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. 6d ago

    From Traffic Obstacle to Local Celebrity

    A 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. What followed was a short pursuit, a trip to the police station, and the creation of a temporary law enforcement legend known as "Lt. McQuail." In this episode of The Ebone Zone, we're looking at the story behind the headlines and discussing why moments like these resonate with communities far beyond where they happen. Join Ethan for a conversation about humor, humanity, and the unexpected moments that bring communities together. This Week’s Featured Hashtag:  #MyKidnappersReturnedMeBecause 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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    10 min

  2. Jun 13

    The Price of Getting to "I Do"

    What 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 entrepreneur Dagobert Renouf, who found himself nearly broke, determined to marry the woman he loved, and facing a wedding bill he couldn't afford. Instead of postponing the ceremony or taking on debt, he came up with an idea that sounded ridiculous at first: sell advertising space on his wedding suit. What began as a joke on social media turned into a viral experiment. Twenty-six startups signed on, his tuxedo became a walking billboard, and the internet couldn't decide whether it was genius, desperation, or the future of marketing. But beneath the headlines lies a bigger conversation about entrepreneurship, community, creativity under pressure, and the increasingly blurred line between personal life and personal brand. Was this simply a clever way to fund a wedding, or does it say something larger about the world we're living in? Join us as we unpack one of the most unusual wedding stories of the year This Week’s Featured Hashtag #MyTShirtMessageSays Other Interesting Things Listen to “One Hair Color, Many Stories” CompAI PromptWatch Superblog ScreenshotOne React Video Editor CrawlChat ShortsAI HeapChat Inbox Zero Toolfolio 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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    10 min

  3. Jun 6

    When a Lawnmower Becomes a Weapon

    At 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 quiet English village that allegedly escalated from everyday tensions to accusations of harassment, restraining orders, court appearances, and the possibility of jail time. From dead moles thrown over a fence to a lawnmower reportedly used to disrupt a dinner party, the case raises uncomfortable questions about conflict, obsession, personal boundaries, and how far people can go when resentment is allowed to grow unchecked.   This Week’s Featured Hashtag #GoogleCannotTellMe 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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    12 min

  4. May 30

    The Champion Returns, the Headlines Follow Him

    Competitive 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 most famous hot dog contest, a late-night bar incident, and the kind of headline that sounds made up until you read the details twice. From guilty pleas and travel permissions to the strange world of professional eating culture, this episode turns into a conversation about celebrity image, spectacle, public forgiveness, and how somebody can still defend a championship belt while serving probation. Somewhere between sports story and tabloid chaos, this became one of those episodes where every new detail sounded harder to believe than the last.   This Week’s Featured Hashtag #FoundinMySurvivalKit 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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    10 min

  5. May 23

    Exercising Your First Amendment Fight

    A 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 display a barber pole without a barber license. The owners say the theme was a tribute to their late father, a longtime barber whose legacy inspired the concept. The state says the branding crosses the line. Now the bar has temporarily renamed itself “Censored Shop” while the legal battle heats up. This week on The Ebone Zone, we unpack one of the strangest legal disputes in recent memory   because when a bar can’t call itself a barber shop… things have officially gotten weird.    This Week’s Featured Hashtag #TheOnlyGamblingIDo 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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    12 min

  6. May 16

    The Fastest Route to Parenthood

    What 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 Cumbria who gave birth to her daughter while riding in the passenger seat of a speeding BMW through flooded roads. With contractions escalating, panic setting in, and the hospital still minutes away, the baby arrived before they could even pull over.  From the chaos inside the car to the aftermath of one of the most intense childbirth stories you’ll ever hear, this episode explores how quickly life can change when there’s no time left for a plan. We also get into the reactions surrounding the story, the pressure of emergency moments, and why some real-life events sound more unbelievable than fiction.   This Week’s Featured Hashtag #IRewardMyselfBy Other Interesting Things Listen to “A Baby, A Parking Lot and a Promise”  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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    12 min

  7. May 9

    The Cost of Losing Control

    A 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 Taco Bell in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a dispute over a customer allegedly filling a water cup with soda escalated into violence. What started as a minor policy violation quickly spiraled into a confrontation that ended with shots fired, injuries, and criminal charges.  We dig into what really happened, how everyday tensions can explode into life-threatening situations, and what this says about conflict, authority, and escalation in today’s world. Is this about rules being enforced—or emotions being unchecked?   This Week’s Featured Hashtag #MyFavouriteJuiceIs 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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    10 min

  8. May 2

    A Different Kind of Mayor

    In 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, Texas, where the iconic 37th Street Lights tradition collided with local politics in the most unexpected way. Residents cast more than 12,000 votes in a pet mayoral race that crowned Mo Bamba, a pug-Chihuahua mix rescue, as the neighborhood’s newest leader.  What started as a quirky stunt to boost voter turnout has evolved into a full-blown community event—complete with campaign strategies, smear ads, and a peaceful transfer of power between animals.  But beneath the humor is something deeper: a creative response to political disengagement, a reflection of community identity, and a reminder that sometimes the most unconventional ideas bring people together. Is this just a joke… or a model for rethinking civic participation?     This Week’s Featured Hashtag #WhatICantSayNoTo 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 Like the Ebone Zone on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebonezoneofficial/ Visit www.ebonezone.com for more content!

    9 min
See All (499)

Trailers

5
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ethan Rivers
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    499
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Timber Rapids Audio
  • Show Website
    The Ebone Zone