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  • The Night It All Went to Waste
    Feb 21 2026

    In 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 and ends with heartbreak, impulse, and a decision that made the entire crime meaningless.

    Authorities say a 30-year-old man stole nearly $4,000 worth of beef, lamb, pork, and other items from two grocery stores in a matter of minutes, only to discard most of it after discovering his girlfriend cooking with another man.

    We explore what happened that night, how emotions turned a calculated theft into a pointless act, and the fallout of the man’s decision.

    This isn’t just a story about theft. It’s about reaction. It’s about ego. And it’s about what happens when emotion overrides logic.

    Because sometimes, the real story isn’t the crime itself — it’s what comes after.

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    #WhenThereAreNoMovies

    Other Interesting Things

    The Bunny Song – VeggieTales

    Visit Lindt’s Website

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    12 min
  • When Violence and Everyday Life Collide
    Feb 14 2026

    What 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 allegedly committed a murder — then calmly went home, finished doing his taxes, and only after that turned himself in to authorities. Tune in for a deep dive into a case where “death and taxes” collided in the most unexpected way.

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    #CouldBeThePerfectCrime

    Other Interesting Things

    Fire Juggling Unicyclist Performs for Busy Traffic

    Join the Circus!

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    10 min
  • The Man Who Took A Bite Out of AI
    Feb 7 2026

    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

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    10 min
  • When Bureaucracy Meets Absurdity
    Jan 31 2026

    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.

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    #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

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    12 min
  • The Cost of a Reflex
    Jan 24 2026

    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.

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    #AnAppIWishIHad

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    11 min
  • What Happens When Anything Becomes Tradeable
    Jan 17 2026

    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.

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    #WeirdReasonsToHaveCake

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    10 min
  • When Pets Become Prey
    Jan 10 2026

    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.

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    #DangerousToyRecalls

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    13 min
  • A Pitchman Enters Politics
    Jan 3 2026

    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”

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    12 min