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. 2h ago

    Looking Beyond the Peanut Butter

    A 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 definition of art. This week on The Ebone Zone, Join Ethan and explore the story behind the recreation of Wim T. Schippers' iconic Peanut Butter Floor and the bigger questions it raises. When does an ordinary object become art? Does intention matter more than the materials? And why do unconventional works continue to spark debate decades later? From conceptual art to public perception, this episode looks beyond the headline to examine creativity, legacy, and the conversations that refuse to stick to the surface.   This Week’s Featured Hashtag:  #AbsurdThingstoDoDuringSummer2026 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!

  2. Jul 11

    The Old Country Church Controversy

    A 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." Those are the words children can be heard chanting in a Kentucky church just before a group of costumed soldiers pretend to shoot the devil. This week, we're unpacking how that moment became one of the internet's most talked-about videos. This Week’s Featured Hashtag:  #IBeatTheHeatBy Other Interesting Things The “Gospel Gun” Skit More Information on the Vacation Bible School Incident Moms Demand Action (Kentucky) 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!

  3. Jul 4

    When an App Becomes the Opponent

    A 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 Illinois federal lawsuit against DraftKings, where a groom-to-be claims the platform didn’t just enable his gambling addiction—it allegedly engineered it. What started as casual betting reportedly escalated into VIP perks, algorithmic nudges, and relentless engagement tactics that followed him through financial collapse, job loss, and a mental health crisis. We dig into the tension at the center of the case: personal responsibility versus product design, and whether modern sportsbooks are simply apps—or highly optimized behavioral systems built to keep users betting longer than they intend. This isn’t just about one man’s losses. It’s about the growing legal and cultural battle over how far digital gambling platforms can go in the name of “responsible gaming,” and what happens when the line between choice and compulsion starts to blur. This Week’s Featured Hashtag:  #AddSunshineToBadNews Other Interesting Things Mets/Yankees Video Essay by Dugout Saga ESPN’s Article on Gambling Lawsuit in Massachusetts  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!

  4. Jun 27

    The New Math of Mobility

    As 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. Others are carpooling, cutting back on travel, or even turning unconventional vehicles into practical transportation. This week on The Ebone Zone, we examine what rising fuel costs reveal about the state of the economy. This conversation looks beyond the pump and into the realities many people are facing every day. Are these temporary adjustments—or signs of a larger shift in how Americans think about mobility, money, and independence?   This Week’s Featured Hashtag:  #MakesMeShakeMyFist 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!

  5. Jun 20

    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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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!

  8. 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!

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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
    503
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Timber Rapids Audio
  • Show Website
    The Ebone Zone