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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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May 18, 2023 • 21min
Trendy From The Block 5/18: TikTok, Galactic Starcruiser, Andy Warhol, Ron DeSantis, Dodgers, Jennifer Lopez
In this edition of Trendy From The Block, Miles and super producer Becca discuss TikTok getting "banned" in Montana, Disney closing the Galactic Starcruiser experience, the Supreme Court ruling against the Warhol Foundation, Ron DeSantis' latest glut of anti-trans bills, the Dodgers uninviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from Pride Night, and Jennifer Lopez lamenting the hard life of her children!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2023 • 41min
MJGMB #60: Conference Finals and Wembanyama Sweepstakes with Esfandiar Baraheni
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by SDPN NBA Reporter Esfandiar Baraheni for this week's episode. The trio discussed the Conference Finals matchups, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
TV Star Vs Big Librarian, Can Saving Earth Be Fun? 05.18.23
In episode 1485, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, investigative journalist, and the host of Drilled, Amy Westervelt, to discuss… We Are About To Cross The Dreaded 1.5C Threshold Of Global Warming, Kirk Cameron is Fighting a War Against Vicious Librarians and more! We Are About To Cross The Dreaded 1.5C Threshold Of Global Warming Kirk Cameron is Fighting a War Against Vicious Librarians A Conservative Publisher Wants to Be the Answer to Liberal Children’s Books. There’s Just One Problem. Kirk Cameron is promoting his new children’s book by protesting against other children’s books — and CRT and drag queens and librarians Public libraries aren’t censoring Kirk Cameron. He just wants attention. Here’s what happens when Kirk Cameron, Jack Posobiec, Sean Spicer, and Libs of TikTok read to children LISTEN: Mongkok Madness (feat. Henry Wu) by JianboSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2023 • 18min
Gould v. PatinkTrend 5/17: Fox News, Jacksonville, Diane Feinstein, ChatGPT, Disney Oversight Board, Wienermobile, Too Tired
In this edition of Gould v. PatinkTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the new Fox News line-up, Donna Deegan (D) winning Jacksonville's mayoral race, Diane Feinstein's response to her absence from Washington, a teacher using ChatGPT as some sort of a lie detector, DeSantis' Disney Oversight Board suggesting tap water turns people gay, Oscar-Meyer changing the name of the WienerMobile, and people being too tired to lead a healthier lifestyle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2023 • 54min
GOP Caught Lackin', Rudy Giuliani = Actual POS 05.17.23
In episode 1484, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Michael Swaim, to discuss... James Comer losing track of his top Biden informant, Rudy Giuliani getting sued for sexual assault, Paris transforming into a car-free paradise, and much more! 1. Rep. James Comer Says He’s Lost Track of His Top Biden Informant (thedailybeast.com) 2. Former Giuliani employee alleges sexual assault and harassment in $10 million lawsuit - POLITICO 3. Paris to Cars: "Au ReVroom!" LISTEN: Barz Simpson WATCH: Papa Bear - A new movie from Swaim & Epperson of CRACKED. - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark (seedandspark.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2023 • 21min
Trendbenyamapalooza 05/16: NBA Draft, Zune, Martha Stewart, Ron DeSantis, Magic Mushrooms, Religion Switch, Costco
In this edition of Trendbenyamapalooza, Jack and Miles discuss the 2023 "Wemby-A" draft, the Guardians of the Galaxy Zune, Martha Stewart's S.I. swimsuit cover, Ron DeSantis sending Florida law enforcement to the TX border, L.A. dispensaries allegedly openly selling magic mushrooms, American pumping the brakes on religion, and Costco's antiquated cake ordering system!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 2023 • 1h 6min
Rittenhouse 2.0, New Reality Just Dropped From Apple 05.16.23
In episode 1483, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Abe Epperson, to discuss... Jordan Neely And The New Kyle Rittenhouse, New Reality Just Dropped! Richard Dreyfuss Brings Up Some Really Good Points About Acting… And more! Jordan Neely And The New Kyle Rittenhouse Fundraiser for Jordan Neely's Family New Reality Just Dropped! Richard Dreyfuss Brings Up Some Really Good Points About Acting… White Men Playing Othello (A Twitter Thread) Support the Papa Bear Movie Fundraiser: Papa Bear - A New Movie from Swaim & Epperson of CRACKED. LISTEN: Andino by Manzanita y su ConjuntoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2023 • 20min
Al PaTrendo 5/15: Pacino vs. DeNiro, LDS, Ja Morant, McDonald's, BuzzFeed
In this edition of Al PaTrendo, Jack and Miles discuss who's hotter: Young Pacino or Young DeNiro, the Mormon Church investment fund scam allegations, an update on the Ja Morant situation, McDonald's being found liable for dangerously hot nuggets, and BuzzFeed's list of traumatic scenes from kid friendly movies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2023 • 57min
"We'll Just Make Our OWN Candy," New CEO Just Dropped 05.15.23
In episode 1482, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Invisible Hate, Asad Butt, to discuss… Diane Feinstein Is Back…But At What Cost? New Twitter CEO Just Dropped, Twitter Could Become A Dating App... According To Noted Relationship Expert Elon Musk, AMC Says “F*ck It, We’ll Make Our Own Candy...,” Disney Lost Millions Of Subscribers Due To Cricket, Not Loki’s Gender Fluidity and more! Diane Feinstein Is Back…But At What Cost? New Twitter CEO Just Dropped Linda Yaccarino leaves NBCUniversal, adding fuel to the Twitter CEO fire Twitter Could Become A Dating App, According To Noted Relationship Expert Elon Musk Blue is a dating app for verified Twitter users Verified Twitter Users Get Their Own Dating App So They Can Finally Bone AMC Says “F*ck It, We’ll Make Our Own Candy.” Disney Lost Millions Of Subscribers Due To Cricket, Not Loki’s Gender Fluidity Disney+ Loses 4 Million Subscribers, Prepares to Pull Some Content Disney+ Subscriptions Plummet by 4 Million as Studio Keeps Pushing Transgender, Drag Queen Content No, Disney+ didn’t lose 4 million subscribers due to ‘woke content’ or fandom backlash Disney’s Hotstar loses 8.4 million subscribers as Ambani’s JioCinema ascends Disney without cricket risks its streaming game Reducing Disney+’s Massive Subscriber Loss to Culture War Nonsense Is Just … Factually Incorrect Disney+ is losing subscribers, thanks to India's obsession with cricket Disney will bring Hulu content into Disney Plus and raise its ad-free prices LISTEN: Voices by FlumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2023 • 53min
Weekly Zeitgeist 274 (Best of 5/8/23-5/12/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 286 (5/8/23-5/12/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


