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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Oct 11, 2023 • 18min
On Trendsdays We Wear Pink 10/11: Israel/Hamas, Seinfeld, Tim Scott, Aaron Rodgers
In this edition of On Trendsdays We Wear Pink, Jack and Miles discuss the Israel/Hamas war (and how the internet is making it worse), the incipient Seinfeld reunion, the wildest pre-column disclosure ever, and Aaron Rodgers needing more attention!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
New QAnon Single Dropped, Cheesecake Factory = Economic Powerhouse? 10.11.23
In episode 1562, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of You Are Good, Alex Steed, to discuss… New QAnon Single Dropped, Is Cheesecake Factory THAT Powerful? No, Skittles Aren’t Banned In California and more! Is Cheesecake Factory THAT Powerful? No, Skittles Aren’t Banned In California California Governor Signs Bill Banning Skittles (and Other Popular Candy) MARIO LOPEZ FUMES OVER CA'S NEW 'SKITTLES BAN' ...There's Bigger Fish to Fry!!! Food additive or carcinogen? The growing list of chemicals banned by EU but used in US California could soon ban 4 food additives in common sweets. What to know Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: a review of current toxicological data Dunkin’ Donuts ditches titanium dioxide – but is it actually harmful? LISTEN: Shameful Game by Pale JaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2023 • 21min
RFK Jr. Running As An IndeTrendent 10/10: Shakespeare Skeptics, Kevin McCarthy, Israel/Hamas War
In this edition of RFK Jr. Running As An IndeTrendent, Jack and Miles discuss the Rights' Shakespeare skepticism, Kevin McCarthy floating a return to the position he was fired from last week, and some of the hateful and ignorant rhetoric around the Israel/Hamas war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 6min
Five Day Work WEAK 10.10.23
In episode 1561, Jack and Miles are joined by professional futurist; and author of Shorter and Rest, Dr. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, to discuss… The 4 Day Work Week, Rise & Grind Culture, An Analysis of Jack and Mile's Daily Schedules and more! Visit the 4 Day Week Global site here! LISTEN: Outro by Coco & Clair ClairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 9, 2023 • 49min
The WeekTrend Update 10/9: Israel, Demolition Man, The Exorcist, Lewis
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Israel-Hamas conflict, the 30 year anniversary of the classic film 'Demolition Man', and the latest Exorcist sequel, and the hottest Halloween decoration this year, uh… Lewis?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2023 • 59min
Weekly Zeitgeist 294 (Best of 10/2/23-10/6/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 307 (10/2/23-10/6/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 5min
Joe Brandon’s WALL, Drew Barrymore FINDS OUT 10.06.23
In episode 1560, Miles and guest co-host Super Producer Joelle Monqiue are joined by writer, performer, filmmaker, and host of Past Perfect, Simone Polanen, to discuss… Joe Biden Never Stopped Building Trump’s Border Wall, Matt Gaetz The New Madison Cawthorn? 2023’s Halloween Candy Map Is Here, The Drew Barrymore Show’s Writers Don’t Want To Go Back To The Drew Barrymore Show and more! Joe Biden Never Stopped Building Trump’s Border Wall Trump chides Biden over move to build border wall: ‘I will await his apology’ Biden administration to close border wall gaps in Arizona US to fill border wall gaps in Arizona for safety reasons Has Biden actually not built ‘one meter’ of border wall? Biden administration’s continuation of Trump border wall will destroy Friendship Park, a historical site Border wall that threatened historic US-Mexico Friendship park halted Friendship Park advocates promise to fight government’s border wall construction plans for historic site New border wall destroys binational garden at Friendship Park 2023’s Halloween Candy Map Is Here Most Popular Halloween Candy 2023 The Drew Barrymore Show’s Writers Don’t Want To Go Back To The Drew Barrymore Show LISTEN: Cerca De Ti by Hermanos GutiérrezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 21min
O'Brien Sleeps Tonight 10/5: Twitter, Sprite, Sushi Terrorism, Gen Z vs. Millennial Selfies, NFL, Taylor Swift
In this edition of O'Brien Sleeps Tonight, Miles and super producer Joelle discuss Elon removing news headlines from Twitter, the new Sprite Chill, the "Sushi Terrorism" trend in Japan, how to tell Gen Z and Millennials apart by how they take selfies, and the Taylor Swift/NFL circus!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 30min
MJGMB #81: Dame Trade Reactions and Preseason Talk with Jabari Davis
The guys were joined by Producer Jabari for this week’s episode. The trio reacted to all of the Dame trade fallout, expectations for Milwaukee and Boston, and discussed the preseason!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 57min
Tough Guy With A Gavel, WE ARE ALL ZOMBIE 10.05.23
In episode 1559, Jack and Miles are joined by actor, TV writer, and comedian, Graham Kay, to discuss…McCarthy Is Out and Sh*ts About To Get Real…Pathetic, FEMA’s Emergency Alert = Zombie Apocalypse? Mean Girls On TikTok Is Just Quibi (And Another Way To Screw Writers And Actors) and more! Sean Hannity reports that Donald Trump is interested in becoming the next speaker of the House FEMA’s Emergency Alert = Zombie Apocalypse? Why Everyone Is Getting an Emergency Alert on Their Phones on Wednesday FEMA WEA: Why your iPhone’s alarm just went off Mean Girls On TikTok Is Just Quibi (And Another Way To Screw Writers And Actors) Is TikTok the future of television? Paramount Releases ‘Mean Girls’ for Free on TikTok in 23 Parts LISTEN: Obinrin (Izco Remix) by DIVINEANGELSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
