

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 16, 2023 • 1h 4min
Rom-Com Economics, Evil Bank Fail 03.16.23
In episode 1442, Jack and guest co-host Alex Schmidt are joined by host of How To Citizen, Baratunde Thruston, to discuss... Credit Suisse Shares Plunge (Because They’re Evil), Netflix’s $150 Million Rom-Com Is Canceled and more! Credit Suisse Shares Plunge (Because They’re Evil) Swiss Regulators to Provide Liquidity to Credit Suisse Swiss central bank ready for Credit Suisse support Troubles at Credit Suisse prompt broader market selloff Credit Suisse axes top bosses’ bonuses after biggest loss since financial crisis Netflix’s $150 Million Rom-Com Is Canceled ‘Give Her Her F*cking Money’: Nancy Meyers Fans Revolt Against Netflix Why Netflix Canned Nancy Meyers’ $130 Million Rom-Com | Analysis LISTEN: Money by LEISURESee 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.

Mar 15, 2023 • 25min
Trend Lasso: SeasTrend Three 3/15: Hailey Bieber, Nike, Blackberry, Aaron Rodgers, Safe Room, Tom Cruise
In this edition of Trend Lasso SeasTrend Three, Jack, super producer Becca and writer JM McNab discuss the Hailey Bieber/Selena Gomez drama, Nike's 'Ted Lasso' merch, the trailer for the 'Blackberry' movie, Aaron Rodgers preparing to move to the Jets, mass shooting safe rooms... in schools, and the REAL reason Tom Cruise skipped the Oscars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2023 • 1h
Shoplifting Wave Still B.S., Lunchables Replacing Lunch Ladies? 03.15.23
In episode 1441, Jack and guest co-host Alex Schmidt, are joined by writer and interdisciplinary artist, Denise "The Vamp Deville" Zubizarreta, to discuss… Shoplifting Panic Update: Still Bullsh*t, Lunchables To Be A Part of School Lunches? And more! Artists Discuss How Psychedelics Influence Their Work Shoplifting Panic Update: Still Bullsh*t BS Shoplifting Theory (A Thread) Lunchables To Be A Part of School Lunches? Find more work from Denise here! LISTEN: Fuzz Jam by The Lazy EyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 20min
Trends! How Many Of Them Are There? 6! 3/14: Law Roach, Scream VI, Ranch Ice Cream, The Little Mermaid, Google
In this edition of Trends! How Many Of Them Are There? 6!, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the retirement of Law Roach, Scream VI, Ranch Ice Cream, the newer, darker 'The Little Mermaid' trailer, and Google's (rushed) Bard integrations, and Jack finally trying ChatGPT!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 3min
In Memoriam Controversy, Biden Backtracks 03.14.23
In episode 1440, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by actor, comedian, and host of Live To Tape, Johnny Pemberton, to discuss… Biden Might Bring Back “Inhumane” Policy Of Detaining Migrant Families, Biden Approves Massive Alaskan Oil Drilling Project, The Oscars’ In Memoriam Segment F**ked Up Yet Again, Joe Rogan Opened His Anti-Woke Comedy Club, The Mandalorian Returns... This Time With No Gina Carano and more! Biden Might Bring Back “Inhumane” Policy Of Detaining Migrant Families ‘Slavery wages’ prompt hunger strike at ICE detention facilities 'Absolutely Shameful': Biden Reportedly Weighing Revival of Migrant Family Detentions Biden Approves Massive Alaskan Oil Drilling Project Big Oil Wants to Refreeze Alaska Permafrost — So It Can Keep Drilling There The climate tradeoff at heart of one of Biden’s biggest climate decisions The Oscars’ In Memoriam Segment F**ked Up Yet Again ROBERT BLAKE LEFT OFF OSCARS 'IN MEMORIAM' TRIBUTE They're gone but will they be forgotten? Oscar In Memoriams will for sure snub someone Joe Rogan Opened His Anti-Woke Comedy Club Joe Rogan Addresses Carlos Mencia Feud: “I Don’t Have Any Hate for That Dude” The Mandalorian Returns... This Time With No Gina Carano The Mandalorian Season 3 Fumbles Gina Carano's Firing The Mandalorian season 3 doesn’t completely write off Gina Carano’s Cara Dune Gina Carano’s ‘Mandalorian’ character will remain in the show ‘Mandalorian’ EPs Dave Filoni & Rick Famuyiwa On How Series Is Handling Gina Carano’s Cara Dune Storyline Gina Carano’s New Ben Shapiro-Produced Movie Is Somehow Still Too Woke for Some Right-Wingers Johnny's Media Recommendation: I Can't Make It Alone by Otis Clay LISTEN: Maitama (Going) feat. Mayorkun, Costa Titch, & Ch'cco by TeniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2023 • 21min
Saturday Zeit Fever 3/13: Oscars, Silicon Valley Bank, Buffalo Wild Wings
In this edition of Saturday Zeit Fever, Jack and writer JM McNab discuss notable moments from the 2023 Oscars, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and the Buffalo Wild Wings lawsuit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
No Car Sundays, Girl Scout Cookie SNAFU 03.13.23
In episode 1439, Jack and guest co-host Chris Crofton are joined by stand-up comedian, Blair Socci, to discuss… How to Unf**k Your City and Country - Design For People Not Cars, Girl Scout Cookies Are in Short Supply... And Also Evil and more! How to Unf**k Your City and Country - Design For People Not Cars (Twitter Thread) Girl Scout Cookies Are in Short Supply... And Also Evil Child Labor in Palm Oil Industry Tied to Girl Scout Cookies There’s a big Girl Scout cookie shortage, and the group is frustrated with its main baker Sold-Out Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Hits the Resale Market The Untold Truth Of Girl Scout Cookies Good Question: Where Does Girl Scout Cookie Money Go? LISTEN: Acid Rain by LornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2023 • 1h 2min
Weekly Zeitgeist 265 (Best of 3/6/23-3/10/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 265 (3/6/23-3/10/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 2023 • 20min
Trend Gary Trend Ross 3/10: Silicon Valley Bank, Jenna Ortega, The Oscars, BBC
In this edition of Trend Gary Trend Ross, Jack and super producer Justin discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Jenna Ortega in 'Beetlejuice 2'?, The Oscars vs. The Last of Us, and the BBC censoring David Attenborough for being too woke?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


