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. 3D AGO

    The Man Who Took A Bite Out of AI

    In 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 artwork as an act of protest — and was subsequently arrested. We’ll break down what happened on January 13 when film and performing arts major Graham Granger tore down and chewed up dozens of images from an AI-assisted art installation in a campus gallery, calling it both protest and performance art. Prosecutors charged him with fifth-degree criminal mischief after he destroyed an estimated 57 of 160 prints and spent several hours in the Fairbanks Correctional Center before being released on bail. This Week’s Featured Hashtag #OtherUsesForBubbleWrap Other Interesting Things ·  Article: “Alaska Art Student Arrested for Eating Another Student’s AI-Generated Art in Protest”  ·  UAF student eats AI art in gallery protest — The Sun Star / KUAC  ·         “AI-Induced Psychosis: Exploring the Mental Health Risks of Conversational AI”-Psychiatry Online ·         “Her” Starring Joaquin Phoenix – Trailer 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. JAN 31

    When Bureaucracy Meets Absurdity

    In 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 explore how changes to the National Firearms Act registration process made this possible, what it says about regulatory boundaries, and why this seemingly absurd stunt — complete with the serial number “TATE001” — raises serious questions about how broad the definition of a silencer really is. Along the way we dive into the politics, the paperwork, and the cultural reaction to one of the strangest regulatory stories in recent memory. This Week’s Featured Hashtag #OddWaysToShowAppreciation Other Interesting Things ·         ATF Website ·         More information on the Potato Registry  ·         Alienation of Affection in North Carolina ·         Nate the Hoof Guy ·         More Information on the Brenay Kennard Affair 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

  3. JAN 24

    The Cost of a Reflex

    In 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 mouth while he was sitting outside. What seemed like a natural reaction to a gust of wind became a £250 littering penalty — later reduced to £150 on appeal — leaving the man to pay a fine for what he insists was a reflexive act. We lay out exactly what happened, how the fine came about, and the surprising details of this unusual enforcement case. This Week’s Featured Hashtag #AnAppIWishIHad 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!

    11 min

  4. JAN 17

    What Happens When Anything Becomes Tradeable

    On 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 the expected and the absurd: over 80,000 items traded nationwide, including things like a Wii Netflix disc, a taxidermized bobcat, a stuffed goose, speed-limit signs, and more bizarre curios that ended up on counters and social feeds. While the stunt got people talking online and brought foot traffic into stores, it also raised questions about value, marketing, and how far people will go when you literally tell them anything is fair game. This Week’s Featured Hashtag #WeirdReasonsToHaveCake 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. JAN 10

    When Pets Become Prey

    In 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, rabbits and guinea pigs — to be humanely euthanized and fed to the zoo’s carnivores such as the European lynx. The zoo says the practice helps mimic natural diets and supports animal welfare, while critics view the policy as shocking and troubling. We unpack the reasoning behind the initiative, the reactions it has sparked around the world, and what this says about the challenges of caring for wild animals in captivity. This Week’s Featured Hashtag #DangerousToyRecalls 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!

    13 min

  6. JAN 3

    A Pitchman Enters Politics

    This 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 District. We explore how his past fame, controversial moments, and bold campaign message have reshaped his public identity and what this kind of candidacy means in today’s political climate. This Week’s Featured Hashtag #IDoTheRightThingExceptWhen Other Interesting Things House of Commons Article on Prisoners Released in Error Slap Chop Infomercial Schticky Infomercial ShamWow Infomercial CollegeHumor Parody: “ShamWow Guy in Jail” 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. 12/27/2025

    The Ride That Changed a Family's Life

    A 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 activity” and contacted emergency services. The robotaxi continued to the hospital, arriving before first responders, and both mother and baby were safely brought inside. In this episode, we explore this rare real-world moment at the intersection of life and emerging transportation technology — and what it suggests about trust, autonomy, and the evolving role of self-driving vehicles in everyday life.  This Week’s Featured Hashtag #WhenIsItTimeToShowOff 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!

    11 min

  8. 12/20/2025

    Unmanned and Uninvited

    A 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, Old Bay seasoning, marijuana and cigarettes. Officials seized the drone and are investigating the incident, which highlights how unmanned aerial vehicles are being used in attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons and the challenges authorities face in preventing these deliveries. This Week’s Featured Hashtag #TVDinnerShows 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
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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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  • Creator
    Ethan Rivers
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    480
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Timber Rapids Audio
  • Show Website
    The Ebone Zone