The Daily Zeitgeist
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There’s more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn’t involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone’s speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O’Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around. Jack and co-host Miles Gray spend up to an hour every weekday sorting through the events and stories driving the headlines, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 21min
Is Henry KissTrender Dead? 11/30: Henry Kissinger, Julianna Margulies, George Santos, The Daily Wire, White House Christmas Tree
In this edition of Is Henry KisTrender Dead?, Jack and Miles discuss the passing of one of the worst humans to have ever lived, Henry Kissinger, Julianna Margulies ripping her mask off (for Israel), George Santos still refusing to resign, The Daily Wire casting for a new animated series (with some curious names attached), and a brief history of the White House Christmas Trees!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 3min
BEST Dating Advice on TikTok, Nicotine > Ayahuasca 11.30.23
In episode 1589, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Beauty Translated, Carmen Laurent & Janie Danger, to discuss… TikTok Is Really Into Bad Outdated Advice On Relationships…, KFC Perfume Is Now A Thing and more! TikTok Is Really Into Bad Outdated Advice On Relationships… KFC Perfume Is Now A Thing Smells like fast food: KFC, Burger King and McDonald's bet on their fragrance The Sweet Smell Of Success This Christmas Get Tickets To Trauma Response Here! LISTEN: Jane as a Bit by Janie DangerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2023 • 23min
The Zeitzpinklers 11/29: Sitzpinklers, Fruit Loops, Golden Bachelor, Spotify Wrapped, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Wonka
In this edition of The Zeitzpinklers, Jack and Miles discuss Sitzpinklers (men who sit when they pee), Fruit Loops being too woke nowrr, the Golden Bachelor hit pieces (TL;DR Gerry's a fuccboi), Spotify Wrapped 2023, Marjorie Taylor Greene's new "book" , and the initial reviews for the new Wonka movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2023 • 53min
MJGMB #89: Surprising Starts and the State of the Jazz with Sarah Todd
The guys were back in action this week and pleased to be joined by The Deseret News beat writer Sarah Todd on today's episode. The trio discussed the surprising starts of teams like the Timberwolves, Thunder and Orlando before transitioning into the state of the Utah Jazz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2023 • 56min
WaPo = Waaaa Poor Men! Elon Doesn’t Understand The Office 11.29.23
In episode 1588, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Is The WaPo Editorial Board Just A Bunch Of Incels? Elon’s Genius Plan To Save Twitter: Bring Back Pizzagate and more! Is The WaPo Editorial Board Just A Bunch Of Incels? Elon’s Genius Plan To Save Twitter: Bring Back Pizzagate Ex-ABC News journalist arrested and accused of possessing child pornography, federal authorities say Fabricated New York Post headline on ex-ABC journalist Get Tickets To Trauma Response Here! LISTEN: Gotta Come From Somewhere by Golf Alpha BravoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2023 • 22min
Trend Onto Your Butts! 11/28: Florida Reparations, Taylor Swift, Doritos Silencer, Plex
In this edition of Trend Onto Your Butts!, Jack and Miles discuss Florida trying to preemptively ban reparations for the descendants of "certain individuals", Taylor Swift being a straight up demon worshipping witch, Doritos finding a way to integrate AI into chips, and Plex's controversial new sharing feature!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Chris Crofton: Mob Ties 11.28.23
In episode 1587, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and author of The Advice King Anthology, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Hall Just Got a Restraining Order Against Oates and more! Hall Just Got a Restraining Order Against Oates Check out This Is Nashville featuring Chris Crofton! AND listen to Best of Riding Shotgun: Music Makers & Nashville Confidential! LISTEN: Hizuru (Jazztronik Remix) by Excursions, Hizuru, JazztronikSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2023 • 51min
The 4-Day WeekTrend Update 11/27: Fox News, Goop, 25y/o Albums, Macy's Parade, Anna Indiana
In this edition of The 4-Day WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss their respective Thanksgivings, Fox News really running out of stuff to get outraged about this holiday season, Goop's holiday gift guide, the top albums that came out 25 years ago, the brief interruption of the Macy's T-giving Day parade, the new song from "AI singer/songwriter" Anna Indiana and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2023 • 27min
ThanksTrending 11/22: Biden "Ceasefire", Air Marshalls, Squid Game
In this edition of ThanksTrending, Jack and Miles discuss Joe Biden brokering a "ceasefire" in Gaza, the shortage of air marshalls on US flights (and why that might be a good thing), and the Squid Game reality show and it's "incompetencies of scale"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2023 • 36min
MJGMB #88: Rookie Watch and All-Things-NBA with Jarod Hector
Jack and Producer Jabari were joined by True Hoop podcaster Jarod Hector on today’s episode. The trio discussed some of the top rookies in terms of expectations vs performance and plenty more in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
