

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 4, 2023 • 22min
The WalkTrend 10/4: Trump, Kaiser Permanente, McRib, Fat Bear Week, Lady Gaga
In this edition of The WalkTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Trump NOT becoming the Speaker of the House, Kaiser Permanente workers going on strike, the resurrection of the McRib, National Fat Bear Week, and an update on the Lady Gaga dognapping situ!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 6min
Roman Concrete = Pee + B.S.? Lower Than Snake Nipples 10.04.23
In episode 1558, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, actor, comedian, and host of Parenting Is A Joke, Ophira Eisenberg, to discuss… OK JESUS FINE WE’LL TALK ABOUT KEVIN MCCARTHY, Amy Coney Barrett’s Cult Is Being Looked Into By The FBI, The Propaganda for Roman Concrete, The Las Vegas Sphere Is Trippy As Hell – And Also Wildly Controversial and more! Amy Coney Barrett’s Cult Is Being Looked Into By The FBI Amy Coney Barrett faith group would expel members over gay sex, leader said How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets The Sphere’s first show looks like it was a mind-blowing spectacle Government could ‘call in’ controversial Las Vegas-style MSG Sphere in east London MSG Sphere at The Venetian to cost $1.2B plus Construction Costs for Las Vegas MSG Sphere Surpass $2 Billion U2 christens Sphere in Las Vegas as Bono hails ‘mad bastard’ MSG owner James Dolan' New York Loves to Hate Him. Can a $2.3 Billion Sphere Redeem Jim Dolan? James Dolan’s status as major Trump donor can’t be helping his status within NBA Opinion: Knicks owner James Dolan reaches new low by refusing to speak out on George Floyd Madison Square Garden CEO doubles down on use of facial recognition tech James Dolan hires Hope Hicks as consultant on MSG PR amid facial tech fallout James Dolan to settle allegations he ‘cheated investors, spied on workers’ to raise cash for MSG Sphere Construction companies claim they’re owed millions for work on MSG Sphere The excess — aesthetic and environmental — of the Vegas Sphere Controversial new London concert venue could face Gove planning review Local residents furious at Las Vegas ‘Sphere’ landing in east London Government could ‘call in’ controversial Las Vegas-style MSG Sphere in east London LISTEN: Lisa by Lush CrayonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2023 • 22min
AarTrend Rodgers 10/3: Aaron Rodgers, House Shoes, Trumpdictment, Breakfast Cereal, Stephen Perkins
In this edition of AarTrend Rodgers, Jack and Miles discuss Aaron Rodgers' latest mouth farts, the case against NOT wearing shoe shoes in the house, a Trumpdictment update, the death of breakfast cereal, and the police shooting death of Stephen Perkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 8min
"Why Billionaire Apocalypse Bunkers Won’t Protect Them” 10.03.23
In episode 1557, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, documentarian, host of Team Human, and author of Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaire, Douglas Rushkoff, to discuss… How Tech Billionaires Are The Cause Of... And Think They Are The Solution To All Of Earth's Problems, Circular Economic Models vs. What They’re Picturing With The Mindset, Addiction To Inventing The New Thing That’s Not Actually A New Thing, Digital Insulation and more! LISTEN: Queens Highway by Menahan Street BandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2023 • 47min
The WeekTrend Update 10/2: Diane Feinstein, Tupac, NYC Floods, Trump Shark, Trumpdictment, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Tom Hanks
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Diane Feinstein, the cops finally solving Tupac's murder (by watching a documentary), flooding in NYC, Trump's shark-tinged electric vehicle rant, a Trumpdictment update, the Sarah Huckabee Sanders lectern scandal, and the Tom Hanks/dental plan commercial!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2023 • 1h 5min
Weekly Zeitgeist 293 (Best of 9/25/23-9/29/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 306 (9/25/23-9/29/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 13min
GOP Debate Circus, D.A.R.E. Kids To Do Drugs 09.29.23
In episode 1556, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, speaker, social justice educator, and co-host of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme, Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, to discuss… Speaking of Trump And The UAW, GOP FIGURED OUT HOW TO STAND WITH WORKERS!!! AAAAHGGGGHGHHH, Oh Yeah There Was a GOP Debate... It Was A Sh*tshow! D.A.R.E. Is Somehow Still A Thing and more! Donald Trump Campaign Offered Actors $50 to Cheer for Him at Presidential Announcement Did Donald Trump pay actors to attend Michigan rally? Sign holder makes confession GOP FIGURED OUT HOW TO STAND WITH WORKERS!!! AAAAHGGGGHGHHH Republicans Suddenly Desperate to Seem Pro-Union D.A.R.E. Is Somehow Still A Thing Sheriff: Kenosha County D.A.R.E.-based program to warn high school students of fentanyl threat in Kenosha County Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office sergeant talks importance of D.A.R.E. program A brief history of DARE, the anti-drug program Jeff Sessions wants to revive The DARE Program Is Back in Some School Districts — Here’s What to Know Drug Prevention Placebo: How DARE wastes time, money, and police DARE to Say No: Police and the Cultural Politics of Prevention in the War on Drugs Flashy Cars Taken From Drug Dealers Go To D.A.R.E. Officers DARE Marks a Decade of Growth and Controversy : Youth: Despite critics, anti-drug program expands nationally. But some see declining support in LAPD. Why the D.A.R.E. Program Failed LISTEN: Kimumbu by Akofa AkoussahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 20min
North Trendolina 9/28: Paw Patrol, Alabama, Pokemon Van Gogh, Biden Impeachment, Costco
In this edition of North Trendolina, Jack and Miles discuss the new Paw Patrol movie, Alabama trying to build 2 new massive prisons, Pokemon (Van) Gogh: the collab we've all been waiting for, the Biden impeachment "hearing", and Costco running out of gold bars (?)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 48min
MJGMB # 80: Boldest Predictions with Matt Lieb
The guys were honored to be joined by comedian and podcaster Matt Lieb on today’s episode. The trio went through Jasmyne Wimbish’s top-20 under 25 list before jumping into some of the boldest listener predictions for the upcoming season! Top 20 Players Under 25 The 15 Craziest Growth Spurts in NBA History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
Seattleites > Jesse Watters, SWAMP SHACK BABYYY! 09.28.23
In episode 1555, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Blake Wexler, to discuss… Jesse Watters Sent A Producer To Seattle To Do A Story On LIBERAL HELLSCAPE... Fails, Airbnb Is Renting Out Shrek’s Disgusting Swamp Shack and more! Jesse Watters Sent A Producer To Seattle To Do A Story On LIBERAL HELLSCAPE... Fails Airbnb Is Renting Out Shrek’s Disgusting Swamp Shack From an Airbnb Stay at Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse to Frozen Yogurt Flavors and Park Benches—The 'Barbie' Movie Team Is Going All In on Marketing Sleep like an ogre in Shrek’s swamp at this Scottish Airbnb Watch Blake Wexler's New Comedy Special Daddy Long Legs Here! LISTEN: Use It by Oscar JeromeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


