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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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Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 2min
Trump’s Both Sides Endorsement, Anti-Piracy PSA Encourages Piracy? 08.03.22
In episode 1301, Miles and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian, Jackie Fabulous, to discuss... Even The Name “Monkeypox” Has Been Stupidly Politicized, Trump is now BOTH SIDES’ing his endorsements…, That “You Wouldn’t Steal A Car” PSA May Have Increased Piracy and more! Even The Name “Monkeypox” Has Been Stupidly Politicized Metaphors matter: Why changing the name ‘monkeypox’ may help curb the discriminatory language used to discuss it New York Asks WHO To Rename "Monkeypox" Because... Monkeypox and the Gay Community Should monkeypox be renamed? + Newsom urges Congress to safeguard California privacy law Why monkeypox put a spotlight on how we do — and how we should — name diseases Trump is now BOTH SIDES’ing his endorsements… Trump looked surprised after being booed at an Arizona rally over a Congressional endorsement That “You Wouldn’t Steal A Car” PSA May Have Increased Piracy Getting inside a downloader's head Home Taping Is Killing Music: When the Music Industry Waged War on the Cassette Tape in the 1980s, and Punk Bands Fought Back THE HILARIOUS USELESSNESS OF THOSE OLD DVD ANTI-PIRACY ADS GET: Menoplause by Jackie Fabulous LISTEN: Have You Fed Baby Huey Today by Surprise ChefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2022 • 22min
VolTrendge: Mountain Dew 8/2: Yeezy Day, WW3, Capitol Police, AirBnB, Monkeypox, Jake Novak
In this edition of VolTrendge: Mountain Dew, Miles and super producer Becca discuss the "unsactioned" Yeezy Day, Nancy Pelosi starting WW3 with dangerous trip to Taiwan, the Capitol Police suing Trump, AirBnB's plantation vacations, the failed response to Monkeypox, and the internet dragging Jake Novak!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2022 • 1h 5min
Pope Apologizes For Non-Apology, Millionaires Too Broke For Moon? 08.02.22
In episode 1300, Miles and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian and host of Never Seen It, Kyle Ayers, to discuss... Golf Fans Not That Into Saudi Arabian/Trump Sportswashing Tournament, The Pope’s Canadian “Apology Tour” Didn’t Go So Well, Wanna Get Away? Researchers Have Found A Nice Spot For Humans On The Moon and more! Golf Fans Not That Into Saudi Arabian/Trump Sportswashing Tournament The Pope’s Canadian “Apology Tour” Didn’t Go So Well Indigenous people hope Pope Francis goes beyond apology after visit to Canada Catholic dioceses previously failed to raise money promised to survivors. Will they now? Canadian government says pope's apology not enough for abuses of Indigenous children Pope calls for 'serious investigation' into historic Catholic abuses of native Canadians Translation error behind Pope's call for 'investigation' into residential schools: organizers Gift of headdress to Pope draws condemnation from some First Nations people in Manitoba Residential school compensation must be paid before any papal visit, say survivors, advocates Wanna Get Away? Researchers Have Found A Nice Spot For Humans On The Moon LISTEN: Mantra by Makaya McCravenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2022 • 21min
Big Pimpin', Trendin' G's 8/1:Nichelle Nichols, Bill Russell, Pat Carroll, Mexican Pizza, Music Midtown Festival, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, Mirror City, Elon Musk
In this edition of Trendin' G's, Miles and super producer Becca discuss the passings of Pat Carroll, Nichelle Nichols and Bill Russell, the return of the Mexican Pizza, the Music Midtown Festival being cancelled because guns are more important, Zahara Jolie-Pitt heading off to Spelman, the Saudi 'Mirror City' concept, and Elon Musks' shitty, disapproving dad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 14min
How To Man? Gamestop's Got NFTs! 08.01.22
In episode 1299, Miles and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian and the latest contributor to Clown Parade, Martin Urbano, to discuss… Shattered Man wants to prove he is MAN, Marvel Movies Are Hell To Work On According To VFX Artists, GameStop Is The Latest Nostalgic Brand To Pivot To NFTs (And It Isn’t Going Well) and more! Shattered Man wants to prove he is MAN Marvel Movies Are Hell To Work On, According To VFX Artists Natalie Portman Says ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Shot Its Most Beautiful Scene in a Best Buy Parking Lot VFX Artist Calls Marvel 'Horrible' To Work For as Taika Waititi Mocks CGI Hollywood has gone home. Why are so many visual effects artists going into work? VFX Unionization Effort Struggles to Gain Traction GameStop Is The Latest Nostalgic Brand To Pivot To NFTs (And It Isn’t Going Well) GameStop Boss Celebrates NFT Marketplace Days After Laying People Off GameStop’s NFT Marketplace Is Here And It Is Bleak GameStop 9/11 NFT Pulled After Selling Dozens Of Times No, RadioShack's Twitter wasn't hacked. It sells cryptocurrency now. LISTEN: I'm That Girl by BeyoncéSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2022 • 56min
Weekly Zeitgeist 236 (Best of 7/25/22-7/29/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 247 (7/25/22-7/29/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2022 • 27min
Trendnaissance 7/29: Beyonce, Shakira, Tony Pizza, Will Smith, Taylor Swift, Mrs. Ortega
In this edition of Trendaissance, Miles and super producers Becca and Joelle discuss the new Beyonce album, Shakira facing 8-years in jail for tax fraud, the "Tony Pizza" fiasco, the new Will Smith apology video, the list of the most polluting-est celebs, and a little educator appreciation! DONATE: Mrs. Ortega's Amazon WishlistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2022 • 1h 16min
A Very Chris Crofton Episode 07.29.22
In episode 1298, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, musician, writer and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Chris goes off! Joe Manchin, huh? And more! Joe Manchin, huh? Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Surprise Reconciliation Deal GET: The Advice King Anthology by Chris Crofton LISTEN: Mashmallow by The Sweet EnoughsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 2022 • 16min
Jaws IV: The ReTrendge 7/28: Joe Manchin, Kelis, Recession, The Rehearsal, Oppenheimer, Clarence Thomas
In this edition of Jaws IV: The ReTrendge, Jack and Miles discuss Joe Manchin killing Build Back Better, the Kelis/Beyonce beef, the Recession, Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal', the teaser for Christopher Nolan's new film 'Oppenheimer', and Clarence Thomas not being able to make it in the fall @ GWU!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 2022 • 45min
Who's Got Next with Nike's Jasmine Watkins
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by Nike's Sr. Manager Community and incredible NBA Twitter follow Jasmine Watkins for the latest episode of Mad Boosties! The trio discussed Minnesota's ALL-IN push and whether we should expect the Timberwolves to take a significant step next year and plenty more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


