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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Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 6min
Unity Ticket = Republican Op? Got The Avatar Blues? 12.19.22
In episode 1394, Miles and guest co-host DJ Danl Goodman are joined by actor and activist, Behzad Dabu, to discuss… DeSantis is Making Moves - Establishing His Anti-Vaxx Cred and Election Narrative..., And Now We Have a Spoiler Ticket Entering the Race…, Baller vs Haters…, Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome Is No Joke and more! DeSantis is Making Moves - Establishing His Anti-Vaxx Cred and Election Narrative... And Now We Have a Spoiler Ticket Entering the Race… Baller vs Haters… Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome Is No Joke The Avatar effect: Movie-goers feel depressed and even suicidal at not being able to visit utopian alien planet ‘Post-Avatar depression syndrome’: why do fans feel blue after watching James Cameron’s film? The Beauty of ‘Avatar’ Left Some Fans Depressed — After Forming a Supportive Online Community, They Now Brace for ‘The Way of Water’ LISTEN: Inconvénients by JeanJassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2022 • 59min
Weekly Zeitgeist 256 (Best of 12/12/22-12/16/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 267 (12/12/22-12/16/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2022 • 16min
Trend Me Up, Zeity 12/16: Twitter, Aquarium, Brittney Griner, Barbie, Triple-demic, Trump
In this edition of Trend Me Up, Zeity, Jack and Miles discuss Elon banning people exercising free speech on his free speech platform, the world's largest freestanding aquarium bursting, Brittney Griner announcing her return to the WNBA, the teaser for the new 'Barbie' film, the triple-demic era, and Trump selling out his NFT trading cards!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2022 • 55min
Fascist Grifter NFTs, JK Trolling 12.16.22
In episode 1393, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Let's Be Real, Sammy Jaye, to discuss… Trump BROKE AF? Down bad? Emo? The Trump Family Has a HIstory of Fucking Up NFTs, F**k JK Rowling Part 5082 and more! Trump BROKE AF? Down bad? Emo? Donald Trump’s ‘Major Announcement’ Is Grifty NFT Project The Trump Family Has a HIstory of Fucking Up NFTs Trump promotes his wife’s NFT venture through taxpayer-funded office Donald Trump trashes crypto while trying to promote Melania’s NFT project Looks Like the Auction of Melania Trump’s First NFT Was Such a Dud She Had to Buy the Thing Herself Melania Trump launches third NFT collection commemorating Trump presidency Who convinced Donald Trump that Trump NFTs were a good idea? F**k JK Rowling Part 5082 JK Rowling launches sex abuse support service that excludes trans women LISTEN: LPFJ (Ami & Dave Nunes Remix) by AmiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2022 • 20min
The Book of Zeit-On 12/15: NPR, Trump, Puerto Rico, GrubHub, Mozzy Sticks
In this edition of The Book of Zeit-On, Jack and super producer Becca discuss NPR's top 100 songs of the year, Trump's "Major Announcement" being a trading card grift, the referendum to de-colonize Puerto Rico, GrubHub's most orderd items, and the best sauce for mozzy sticks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2022 • 49min
State of the Celtics and Zion’s Ascension with James Holas
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by the co-host of the Dunk Tales podcast, James Holas, on the latest episode. The trio did a deep-dive into Boston’s impressive start, Zion’s continued improvement and plenty more from around the league!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2022 • 59min
Supreme Court Turn Up, WE HAVE ACHIEVED FUSION 12.15.22
In episode 1392, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Man Thinkers, George Kareman, to discuss... Supreme Court Justice Gets Turnt at Partisan Holiday Party?!? Fox News Freaked Out Over A Tiny Library’s Christmas Decorations--And All Hell Broke Loose, Fusion: How Are We Going to F**k This Up? And more! Supreme Court Justice Gets Turnt at Partisan Holiday Party?!? Justice Kavanaugh’s holiday party appearance renews Supreme Court ethics questions Fox News Freaked Out Over A Tiny Library’s Christmas Decorations--And All Hell Broke Loose Massachusetts library nixes Christmas tree to be more inclusive: report Fusion: How Are We Going to F**k This Up? LISTEN: I Can't Stand The Rain by Ann PeeblesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2022 • 15min
Major AnnounceTrend 12/14: Trump, Grant Wahl, World Cup, Christina Bobb, Nintendo, Netflix
In this edition of Major AnnounceTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's upcoming "Major Announcement", the passing of sports journalist Grant Wahl, a World Cupdate, Christina Bobb's analysis of the Kari Lake lawsuits, Super Nintendo World coming to the US, and 'Harry & Meghan' becoming Netflix's most viewed documentary!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 4min
CVS=B-Plugs-R-Us?! U Down With UAP? 12.14.22
In episode 1391, Jack and Miles are joined by creator, author and co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Matthew Frederick, to discuss... the Right's obsession with b-plugs, the "new" Congressional agenda, unidentified aerial phenomena, and much more! 1. Fox News Reporter Informs Tucker Carlson CVS Is Now Selling Butt Plugs and Anal Lube at a ‘Relative Bargain’ 2. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Jr. bash Dems at NY Young Republican gala 3. Senate Democrats plan to probe corporate abuses with new subpoena powers 4. House Republicans Vow Covid-aid Investigations 5. Many Military U.F.O. Reports Are Just Foreign Spying or Airborne Trash LISTEN: DJ GB Da Disney - Sarra Nos Menor...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 14, 2022 • 20min
Trend Disaster Zeits 12/13: World Cup, Sam Bankman-Fried, LeBron, Avatar 2, Trump, Elon
In this edition of Trend Disaster Zeits, Jack and Miles discuss the World Cup, Sam Bankman Fried finally getting arrested, LeBron and Carmelo Anthony's kids facing off, 'Avatar 2' reviews, Republicans preferring DeSantis over Trump?, and Elon ruining Trump's presidentIal campaign!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
