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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Jul 17, 2022 • 59min
Weekly Zeitgeist 234 (Best of 7/11/22-7/15/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 245 (7/11/22-7/15/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2022 • 16min
TrendTok 7/15: Millenials, Joe Manchin, Joe Biden, Ricky Martin, Joffrey Baratheon, Barbie
In this edition of TrendTok, Jack and Miles discuss more stuff that is Millenials' fault, more obstructionist BS from Joe Manchin, Joe Biden fist-bumping his way through the Middle East, the allegations against Ricky Martin, their favorite GoT villain death, and more deets on the 'Barbie' movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 1min
Class Traitor 2024! Guns for Babies? 07.15.22
In episode 1288, Jack and Miles are joined by comic book/TV writer and producer, Cody Ziglar, to discuss… But Who Would Run If Biden Doesn’t? Conservative victimhood train rolls on! Meet the JR-15, an AR-15 For Kids! Starbucks f---ed around with the chicken sandwich wars and FOUND OUT and more! But Who Would Ru n If Biden Doesn’t? Newsom slams red state governors on D.C. trip, stoking speculation about his future Conservative victimhood train rolls on! Meet the JR-15, an AR-15 For Kids! An AR-15 designed for children shocks even the most jaded gun-control advocates An Illinois gunmaker is under fire for launching a 'JR-15' rifle aimed specifically at kids Governor Newsom Takes Action to Further Restrict Ghost Guns and Protect California Kids from Gun Violence Selling a New Generation on Guns Starbucks fucked around with the chicken sandwich wars and FOUND OUT LISTEN: Never Give Up by ChronixxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022 • 20min
Do Not Publish This Trending Episode 7/14: Ivana Trump, Alex Murdaugh, Texas, Bastille Day, Daniel Kaluuya, NBA, Constance Wu
In this edition of Do Not Publish This Trending Episode, Jack and Miles discuss Ivana Trump passing away, Alex Murdaugh getting indicted for the murd-augh of his wife and son, Texas suing Biden administration over EMTALA, Bastille Day, Daniel Kaluuya producing a live-action Barney film, NBA news, and Constance Wu's struggle with mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022 • 57min
How To Coup With John Bolton, Is The Seltzer Boom FLAT? 07.14.22
In episode 1287, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and co-host of Running The Break, Alex Wong, to discuss... Coupchella Night 7, Is The Hard Seltzer Boom Officially Dead? And more! Coupchella Night 7 'Unhinged’: The White House meeting that preceded Trump’s 'will be wild' tweet Is The Hard Seltzer Boom Officially Dead? Boston Beer tossed ‘millions of cases’ of Truly hard seltzer instead of discounting it, chairman says Hard Seltzer Has Gone Flat LISTEN: Solitude (Slowed + Reverb) by M83See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 14, 2022 • 51min
Running The Break with C.J. Toledano
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by the writer, creator, founder of Follow Through LA and co-host of iHeart's newest NBA show, Running the Break C.J. Toledano as they discussed some of the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League action and plenty more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2022 • 23min
Zeit Point One PerTrend Inflation 7/13: Inflation, Uvalde, Harrison Ford, Trump, NYT Poll, Netflix X Microsoft, The Munsters
In this edition of Zeit Point One PerTrend Inflation, Jack and Miles discuss rising inflation, a newly released video from Uvalde, Harrison Ford turning 80, Trump vs. Musk, American voters wanting to upend the system, the Netflix X Microsoft collab, and Rob Zombie's 'the Munsters' reboot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2022 • 59min
Left and Right Unite! Beach Faux Pas? 07.13.22
In episode 1286, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, comedian, founder of Follow Through and co-host of Running The Break, C.J. Toledano, to discuss… Democrats and Republicans are united! Gas is now too cheap for Fox News? Broad societal question: Is it disrespectful to blast music at the beach? And more! POLITICS Most Democrats want someone other than Biden to run for president in 2024 — but he could still beat Trump, poll says Half of G.O.P. Voters Ready to Leave Trump Behind, Poll Finds Gas is now too cheap for Fox News? Broad societal question: Is it disrespectful to blast music at the beach? LISTEN: We-Love Radio by StennesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2022 • 22min
The Trendmmy Nods Are In 7/12: JWST, Costco, Heinz, Emmy's, Prefunk
In this edition of The Trendmmy Nods Are In, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the JWST's first images, the Costco hotdog controversy, Heinz Field getting renamed, the 2022 Emmy Nom-Noms, and 'Pregame vs. Prefunk'?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2022 • 1h 1min
Sea Lions Have Had Enough, Suing To Fix The Earth 07.12.22
In episode 1285, Jack and guest co-host DJ Danl Goodman are joined by writer, speaker, and co-host of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme, Doctor Jon Paul Higgins, to discuss... Suing Polluters, a Peruvian Farmer Aims to Hold Corporations Accountable, SEA LIONS CHASE PEOPLE OFF THE BEACH - NATURE IS REVOLTING, Bloomberg’s Number One City “For Singles” Is In A Deep Red State That’s Trying to Ban Abortion In The Constitution, Covert Food Habits and more! Suing Polluters, a Peruvian Farmer Aims to Hold Corporations Accountable SEA LIONS CHASE PEOPLE OFF THE BEACH - NATURE IS REVOLTING Bloomberg’s Number One City “For Singles” Is In A Deep Red State That’s Trying to Ban Abortion In The Constitution Covert Food Habits LISTEN: Crossfire/So Into You by Nai PalmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
