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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Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 11min
Wall St. Causes Inflation? Netflix Password Police 06.06.22
In episode 1262, Jack and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian, author, and TV writer, Emily Winter, to discuss… Reminder: Inflation Is Caused By Rich People Getting Richer, Not Poor People Getting a Couple Thousand Dollars, Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown is Already a Sh*tshow and more! Reminder: Inflation Is Caused By Rich People Getting Richer, Not Poor People Getting a Couple Thousand Dollars Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown is Already a Sh*tshow Netflix estimates 100 million households are sharing passwords and suggests a global crackdown is coming Netflix cracks down on password sharing, but early efforts in Peru are a mess LISTEN: Sphynx Gate/The World It Softly Lulls by Hiatus KaiyoteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2022 • 1h 5min
Weekly Zeitgeist 228 (5/31/22-6/3/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 239 (5/31/22-6/3/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 3, 2022 • 18min
Covid Zeit-teen 6/3: Super Nintendo World, Elon Musk, Christian Nationalism, Pizza Hut, Movie vs. Reality
In this edition of Covid Zeit-teen, Jack and super producer Becca discuss Super Nintendo World U.S., Elon Musks' "super bad feeling" about the economy, Marjorie Taylor Greene defending Christian Nationalism, a new PizzaGate, and sound effects that only exist in movies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 5min
Biden vs Late Stage Capitalism, Black Mirror Bezos 06.03.22
In episode 1261, Jack and Miles are joined by actor, writer, and producer Behzad Dabu to discuss… wHy dOeSn’T aNyOnE LiKe BiDen?, Speaking of capitalist dystopias…Amazon workers surveilled CONSTANTLY and more! wHy dOeSn’T aNyOnE LiKe BiDen? Inside a Biden White House adrift Speaking of capitalist dystopias…Amazon workers surveilled CONSTANTLY LISTEN: Let Me In Your Life by Asha PuthliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2022 • 17min
PorTrend OreTrend 6/2: Michael Avenatti, Jack Harlow, Queen Elizabeth, Shooting Epidemic, Laura Ingraham, Elvis
In this edition of PorTrend OreTrend, Miles and super producer Becca discuss Michael Avenatti getting 4 years for defrauding Stormy Daniels, KFC's Jack Harlow meal, Queen Elizabeth not going to her own Jubilee, myriad shootings EVERYWHERE, Laura Ingram getting in her "Reefer Madness" bag, and Elvis' estate issuing C&D to Vegas wedding chapels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 3min
Taking Our Loathing Out On Sweden, Netflix New Look 06.02.22
In episode 1260, Jack and guest co-host DJ Danl Goodman are joined by comedian Jacquis Neal to discuss… Weird Detail of the Newsom Campaign, Swedengate Is Giving Americans A Chance to Make Fun Of Another Country, Netflix “Making Adjustments” and more! Weird Detail of the Newsom Campaign Swedengate Is Giving Americans A Chance to Make Fun Of Another Country Netflix “Making Adjustments” LISTEN: BUS RIDE (feat. Karriem Riggins & River Tiber) by KAYTRANADASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2022 • 38min
Favorite Finals Moments and More with Carl Tart
Miles and Jack were joined by writer/actor Carl Tart on the latest episode of Mad Boosties. The trio broke down predictions for Warriors vs Celtics, before discussing some of Carl’s favorite Finals moments and matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2022 • 21min
Stranger Things: SeasTrend 4 6/1: Johnny Depp, Sheryl Sandberg, Liam Payne, Elon Musk, Kate Bush, Pride Month
In this edition of Stranger Things: SeasTrend 4, Jack and super producer Becca discuss the verdict in the Depp/Heard trial, Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta, Liam Payne's hot takes on Logan Paul's podcast, Elon Musk trying to force in-office work, Kate Bush charting again due to 'Stranger Things', and the corporatization of Pride Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2022 • 1h 7min
Propaganda? More Like TOPaGUNda, Canada’s WILD Gun Control Idea 06.01.22
In episode 1259, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Ever Mainard to discuss… Canada sees what’s going on…takes action? Meanwhile In America..., Rubio freaking out about the Miami Heat advocating for gun reform may give a clue…, Top Gun: Maverick is a Big Hit For Tom Cruise AND The U.S. Military and more! Canada sees what’s going on…takes action? Meanwhile In America... Rubio freaking out about the Miami Heat advocating for gun reform may give a clue… Top Gun: Maverick is a Big Hit For Tom Cruise AND The U.S. Military 25 years later, remembering how 'Top Gun' made America Love war Tom Cruise Said Making ‘Top Gun 2’ Would Be ‘Irresponsible,’ 32 Years Before ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ LISTEN: Summoning the Monkey God (45 Edit) by The SorcerersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2022 • 16min
The Geist of Trend Joad 5/31: BTS, Mountain Dew, Pinocchio, Mona Lisa, Donda Sports, Stranger Things
In this edition of The Geist of Trend Joad, Jack and Miles discuss BTS' special message at the White House, Mountain Dew: Outpost, the trailer for the live-action "Pinocchio". the Mona Lisa getting "defaced", Kanye founding "Donda Sports", and "Stranger Things: Season 4" breaking viewership records (according to Netflix).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
