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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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Jul 17, 2023 • 52min
Monday Morning Recap 7/17: Election Updates, RFK Jr., US Heat Waves, Aspartame & Mickey Mouse Scabbing
In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss their Overrated/Underrated takes from the weekend, 2024 Election updates (RFK goes full Anti-Semite, DeSantis panic, Joe Manchin to enter?), the heat waves that rocked the US last week and how the media chooses to cover them, Aspartame continuing to divide the health community & Mickey Mouse scabbing at the Haunted Mansion premiere amid the SAG-AFTRA & WGA strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2023 • 57min
Weekly Zeitgeist 282 (7/10/23-7/14/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 295 (7/10/23-7/14/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2023 • 56min
MJGMB #69: Wemby’s World and True Trail Blazers with Cassidy Hubbarth & Spencer Haywood
Miles and Jack have an exciting double-feature for you as they were pleased to catch up with ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth in Act 1 & 2 to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s debut, NBA Con and Summer League action before they were also honored to be joined by Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood in Act 3*. The trio discussed an upcoming biopic Lionsgate is currently producing about Haywood’s life, as well as Spencer’s overall impact on the NBA draft and player agency. *WARNING: excessive background noise in Act 3! You have been warned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 3min
Red Backpack = Cocaine User?! Strike TWO!! 07.14.23
In episode 1515, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Teresa Lee, to discuss… Secret Service Fails To Sniff Out Cocaine Source, SAG Is About To Go On Strike and more! Secret Service Fails To Sniff Out Cocaine Source No fingerprints, DNA sample or leads from cocaine found at the White House, the Secret Service says Trump Is Desperate to Turn the White House Cocaine Into a Huge Biden Scandal SAG Is About To Go On Strike SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher Criticized for Italy Outing Amid Strike Negotiations: ‘Out of Touch’ Hollywood studios could face two strikes for the first time in 63 years. How did we get here? Disney chief Bob Iger says strike by writers and actors ‘very disturbing’ Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Rich Compensation Package Revealed, Company Says Bob Chapek Fired ‘Without Cause’ LISTEN: Noises and Conversations by The HeliocentricsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2023 • 24min
2 ThousTrend 7/13: Y2K, RFK Jr., FDA, Poop
In this edition of 2 ThousTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the return of Y2K fashIon, RFK Jr.'s farty fundraiser, the FDA approving an over-the-counter, how much you should poop, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 5min
AI Dumb As Hell, If A Tucker Falls In The Woods… 07.13.23
In episode 1514, Jack and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… If Tucker Carlson Vlogs In The Woods And Nobody Watches…, Sorry Tom Cruise A.I. Can’t See Into The Future and more! Sorry Tom Cruise A.I. Can’t See Into The Future What Is Rehoboam on Westworld Season 3? Devs is the weird TV sci-fi romp you need in your life right now ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Venice, Italy Shoot To Halt Due To Coronavirus; Paramount Cites Abundance Of Caution – Update Deep Learning: Teaching Computers to Predict the Future Can a computer predict the future? Spooky artificial intelligence ‘can accurately predict the future’ – and it’s about to be asked more questions Artificial intelligence is being asked to predict the future of AI AI can now predict crime before it happens Real-Life Minority Report – Algorithm Predicts Crime With Up to 90% Accuracy 5 timeless lessons about innovation from some of the most successful founders The never-ending quest to predict crime using AI LISTEN: Smoke Break-Dance (feat. JID) by Mick JenkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 23min
Emmy NominaTrends 7/12: Icon of the Seas, Otterheimer: Destroyer of Boards, Boffo Box Office, WGA Strike, Emmy Awards
In this edition of Emmy NominaTrends, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the world's largest cruise ship, a rouge sea otter attacking surfers in SoCal, a Boffo Box Office® report, CEO's wanting the WGA strike to go on forever, and… oh yeah, the Emmy Award Nominations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 47min
MJGMB #68: Blazers, NBA Con and more with Ian Karmel
Miles and Jack were on-location at the league’s inaugural NBA Con and were pleased to be joined by hilarious standup comedian and Blazers fan Ian Karmel. The trio discussed the future of the Blazers with or without Damian Lillard, NBA Con and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 4min
Rest In Pillows, Boppenheimer > Barbenheimer 07.12.23
In episode 1513, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Ruined, Alison Lieby, to discuss… My Pillow Guy Has Entered the FIND OUT Phase, BIG Masculinity is KING Right Now in Politics, The Orb - Is a Concert Venue Brought To Us By James Dolan, The Barbenheimer Phenomenon, Explained and more! My Pillow Guy Has Entered the FIND OUT Phase BIG Masculinity is KING Right Now in Politics The Orb - Is a Concert Venue Brought To Us By James Dolan The Barbenheimer Phenomenon, Explained Barbenheimer Barbie Heimer Shirt BARBENHEIMER EXPLAINED: YES, PEOPLE REALLY ARE MAKING OPPENHEIMER & BARBIE A DOUBLE FEATURE WB Wants Christopher Nolan Back, Pays Over $1 Million Bonus To Win Back Director Christopher Nolan Rips HBO Max as “Worst Streaming Service,” Denounces Warner Bros.’ Plan Can Warner Bros. Restore Its Movie Glory? Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy Want Christopher Nolan Back, Will Prioritize Theatrical and Take More Big Swings Christopher Nolan isn't happy 'Barbie' will premiere the same weekend as his film, 'Oppenheimer,' sources say LISTEN: Things Don't Always Go The Way You Plan by FlumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 23min
Tommy Trenderville 7/11: Tommy Tuberville, Real Cheeseburger, Elizabeth Holmes, Tech Vampire, Prime, Climate Change, Wonka
In this edition of Tommy Trenderville, Jack and Miles discuss Tommy Tuberville's views on white nationalism, the REAL cheeseburger @ Burger King, Elizabeth Holmes getting her sentence reduced… for some reason, a tech millionaire vampire finally stops leeching off of his teenage son, the energy drink Prime being under investigation, Earth hitting the highest average temperature, and the trailer for the new Wonka movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


