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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Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
Fox's New Suit, The Yeast Of Us 03.22.23
In episode 1446, Jack and guest co-host Jody Avirgan are joined by hosts of the Blocked Party podcast, Stefan Heck & John Cullen to discuss...The new Fox News lawsuit, Ben Affleck's new film 'Air', the deadly fungus among us, and much more! 1. Abby Grossberg: Fox News producer files lawsuits against the network, alleging she was coerced into providing misleading Dominion testimony | CNN Business 2. Ben Affleck Screens ‘Air’ for First Time at SXSW – The Hollywood Reporter 3. Candida Auris, a Deadly Fungus, Spread Rapidly During Pandemic, CDC Says - The New York Times LISTEN: Stack The Deck - El Michel's Affair feat. Bobby OrozaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2023 • 23min
HBD LaurTrend Passell 3/21: Trump, Peanut Butter, I Survived…, Alex Jones, Winnie the Pooh
In this edition of HBD LaurTrend Passell, Jack and writer JM McNab discus Trump NOT getting arrested (yet), AI Trump getting arrested (in AI created photos), the eternal debate: is peanut butter a liquid?, the "I Survived…" book series, Alex Jones trying to hoard his money, and 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' getting banned in China!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2023 • 58min
Name Dropping With Style, Tent City Brentwood 03.21.23
In episode 1445, Jack and guest co-host Jody Avirgan are joined by journalist and host of City of Tents: Veterans Row, Anna Scott, to discuss... Questions for Anna On City of Tents: Veterans Row, The Cut New Rules For Social Etiquette and more! The Cut New Rules For Social Etiquette LISTEN: Gravity by River TiberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2023 • 20min
JC Trendy 3/20: Trump, Shazam 2, Ted Lasso, Rupert Murdoch, Frozen Strawberries
In this edition of JC Trendy, Jack and super producer Becca discuss Trump possibly getting arrested this week?, Shazam 2's terrible reviews, Ted Lasso's baffling White House address, Rupert Murdoch constantly getting married, and the frozen strawberry recall!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
Pitching The Next Brand Movie, Paying With Your Face 03.20.23
In episode 1444, Jack and and guest co-host super producer Justin Connor are joined by writer, actor, and comedian, Ify Nwadiwe, to discuss… Amazon is Being Sued For Not Warning Customers About Facial Recognition, People Love The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Movie and more! Amazon is Being Sued For Not Warning Customers About Facial Recognition Amazon Go Store Accused of Violating NYC's Biometric Surveillance Law Know Before You Amazon Go That Your Privacy Will Be Low I'm being watched at Amazon Go — and I don't care I spent 53 minutes in Amazon Go and saw the future of retail People Love The Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Movie The man who didn’t invent Flamin’ Hot Cheetos What Critics Are Saying About the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Movie ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Review: Believe It or Not, This Neato Latino History Lesson Will Change Your Take on Cheetos LISTEN: Supercalifrigida by The Clerk & MudimbiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2023 • 1h 12min
Weekly Zeitgeist 266 (Best of 3/13/23-3/17/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 266 (3/13/23-3/17/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2023 • 16min
Better Late Than Trender 3/17: Lance Reddick, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alex Murdaugh, Shazam 2, John Wick 4, St. Patrick's Day, March Madness
In this edition of Better Late Than Trender, Jack and super producer Justin discuss the tragic passing of Lance Reddick, Gwyneth Paltrow's intermittent fasting fiasco, more murder investigation for Murdaugh, the reviews for 'Shazam 2' & 'John Wick 4', St. Patrick's Day horror stories, and March Madness kicking off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
Dumbest Timeline: Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding, NTFs, etc. 03.17.23
In episode 1443, Jack and guest co-host Ben Bowlin are joined by host of There Are No Girls on the Internet, Bridget Todd, to discuss… Shockingly, The Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding Sucked, The Tiger King is Running For President From Jail, Hate Sesame Street NFTs? Blame The GOP and more! Shockingly, The Taco Bell Metaverse Wedding Sucked The Tiger King is Running For President From Jail Joe Exotic Wants to be the Next Criminal President Joe Exotic wants Liz Cheney as his 2024 running mate, urges Putin assassination Hate Sesame Street NFTs? Blame The GOP Some 'Sesame Street' fans say Cookie Monster NFTs don't honor the show's original legacy Calif. assemblywoman blasts DoorDash Sesame Street Super Bowl ad 'Sesame Street’ corporate deals have upset fans. But they keep the show alive. WATCH | Ben Bowlin's Media Recommendation: Lofi beats and City Streets LISTEN: Jigga Dame by Maxo KreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2023 • 20min
Never Gonna Trend You Up, Never Gonna Zeit You Down 3/16: Girls, Chupa, Peeps, Christina Ricci, Meg White
In this edition of Never Gonna Trend You Up, Jack and writer JM McNab discuss the youth rewatching 'Girls', the trailer for the new Netflix movie 'Chupa', new Peeps flavors, Christina Ricci's 'The View' appearance, and whether or not Meg White was a good drummer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2023 • 52min
MJGMB #51: State of the Sixers and more with Blake Wexler
Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by podcaster and comedian extraordinaire Blake Wexler for the latest episode. Beyond discussing the potential for this to be Philly's year, the trio also dove into Giannis being the best player in the world regardless of the eventual MVP voting and the Kings making postseason noiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
