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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 3, 2023 • 18min
Tip Your Trendlord 3/3: Landlord TikTok, Krispy Kreme, Alex Murdaugh, Creed 3
In this edition of Tip Your Trendlord, Jack and super producer Justin discuss Landlord TikTok, Krispy Kreme kollabs, the Alex Murdaugh verdict, and the release of 'Creed 3'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Snowpiercer Climate Solution, King Charles Coronation Flop 03.03.2023
In episode 1434, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedy writer, animator, actor, and producer of Left Handed Radio & WLHR: Fake Public Radio, Adam Bozarth, to discuss... Will We Have To Reflect The Sun Away From The Earth? The FDA Isn’t A Fan of Elon Musk’s Brain Chip, No Musical Act Wants to Play King Charles’ Coronation and more! Will We Have To Reflect The Sun Away From The Earth? The FDA Isn’t A Fan of Elon Musk’s Brain Chip Elon Musk's Neuralink firm facing animal testing investigation - report No Musical Act Wants to Play King Charles’ Coronation Snubbing the King: Why Don’t Big Stars Want to Perform at Charles’ Coronation? PRE-ORDER Jamie Loftus' new book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth about Hot Dogs here! LISTEN: cominthru by S. FidelitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 12min
DeSantis: Insecure Disney Adult, Havana Syndrome Update 03.02.23
In episode 1433, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by twin comedians and hosts of the monthly show Triplet Auditions, Sabina & Annabel Meschke, to discuss… DeSantis Dedicated A Chapter Of His New Book To Defending His ‘Disney Adult’ Wedding, Havana Syndrome Was Not Caused By Foreign Attack According to a Comprehensive Intelligence Review and more! DeSantis Dedicated A Chapter Of His New Book To Defending His ‘Disney Adult’ Wedding Ron DeSantis's scorn-filled book sets the tone for a potential campaign Florida governor signs bill giving state control of Walt Disney World district Preaching Freedom, Ron DeSantis Leads By Cracking Down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was married at Walt Disney World DeSantis says he insisted on ‘no Disney characters’ at his Disney World wedding Havana Syndrome Was Not Caused By Foreign Attack According to a Comprehensive Intelligence Review Was It an Invisible Attack on U.S. Diplomats, or Something Stranger? PRE-ORDER Jamie Loftus' new book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth about Hot Dogs here! LISTEN: Do You Feel High? by Pink SkiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 47min
KD, You ARE a Phoenix Sun with Aaron Edwards
Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by comedian, writer and podcaster Aaron Edwards on this week's show! Beyond discussing KD's new fit with Aaron's Suns, the trio also continued an ongoing discussion about the league's top performers and the various playoff races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 19min
"A Very Particular Set Of Trends" 3/2: Bluesky, Oscars Crisis Team, Zendaya, Shower Orange, Haunted Mansion
In this edition of "A Very Particular Set Of Trends", Jack and super producer Becca discuss Jack Dorsey's Twitter alternative 'Bluesky', more on the Oscars Crisis Team, Zendaya getting paid $1 million an episode, the 'Shower Orange' trend, and the new 'Disney's Haunted Mansion' trailer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2023 • 18min
"Gimme Back My Trend!" 3/1: Lori Lightfoot, Claw, Tom Brady, KFC, Elvis
In this edition of "Gimme Back My Trend!", Jack and JM McNab discuss Lori Lightfoot losing her bid for re-election, the stand-up scene from 'Claw', Tom Brady pivoting to stand-up comedy?!, KFC bringing back 'The Double Down', and Netflix's new 'Elvis' animated show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 5min
Dream Of A Carless City, Netflix Invents Live TV 03.01.23
In episode 1432, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian and host of Lady to Lady, Brandie Posey, to discuss… The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory: Explained, The Supreme Court’s Student Loan Hearing Is Already a S**tshow, Chris Rock Will Talk About The Slap In His New Special and more! The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory: Explained No, 15-Minute Cities Aren't a Threat to Civil Liberties How ‘15-minute cities’ turned into an international conspiracy theory Fringe Conspiracy Theories Target 15-Minute City Push in Edmonton, Toronto The Supreme Court’s Student Loan Hearing Is Already a S**tshow Supreme Court Skeptical of Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan The Supreme Court showdown over Biden’s student debt relief program, explained US Supreme Court conservatives question Biden student debt relief Supreme Court considers fate of Biden's student loan relief plan Chris Rock Will Talk About The Slap In His New Special Chris Rock to address Will Smith slap in live Netflix special material Chris Rock’s first comedy show since Will Smith slapped him is sending ticket resell prices way up What Did Chris Rock Say? Comedian Responds to Slap During Boston Show PRE-ORDER Jamie Loftus' new book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth about Hot Dogs here! LISTEN: P's & Q's by Mick JenkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2023 • 19min
"Who Do You Trend You Are!? I Am!" 2/28: Steven Seagal, Fox News, Mark Wahlberg, Tom Sizemore, FUBAR
In this edition of "Who Do You Trend You Are!? I Am!", Jack and writer JM McNab discuss Putin honoring Steven Seagal with the the State Order of Friendship, the Dominion Voting Machines lawsuit getting real messy for Fox News, Mark Wahlberg (of all people) presenting the cast of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' with an award, Tom Sizemore's family "preparing end-of-life matters", and the "teaser trailer" for the new Netflix show 'FUBAR'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2023 • 57min
NYTimes Covid Fanfic, Cocaine Bear Gets Us 02.28.23
In episode 1431, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by co-host of Just Between Us and author of Overthinking About You, Allison Raskin, to discuss… Two Big Covid Stories Revise Things So Trump / Republicans Were Right, Woody Harrelson’s SNL Monologue Was Just an Anti-Vax Rant? ‘Cocaine Bear’ is the Ultimate Pandemic Movie and more! The New York Times Mask Op-Ed Tweet Thread Woody Harrelson’s SNL Monologue Was Just an Anti-Vax Rant? Here's the Bonkers Conspiracy Theory Blaming 5G for the Coronavirus Martin Sheen and Woody Harrelson set for 9/11 'truther' film September Morn Unpacking the conspiracy theory that Woody Harrelson's father killed John F. Kennedy ‘Cocaine Bear’ is the Ultimate Pandemic Movie The True Story of Cocaine Bear Eats, snorts and bereaves: killer Cocaine Bear grips Hollywood 'Cocaine Bear' Cast and Character Guide: Who Stars in the Grizzly Horror Comedy LISTEN: Maureen by Illa JSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2023 • 19min
Live-Action SebasTrend 2/27: Little Mermaid, 4-Day Work Week, Dilbert, Damien Lillard, TikTok Live
In this episode of Live-Action SebasTrend, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the live-action ‘Little Mermaid’ creatures, the British 4-day work week, the death of Dilbert, Damien Lillard’s 71-point game, and the “wasteland of weirdness” that is TikTok Live!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


