

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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May 24, 2022 • 1h 6min
Our Celebrity Obsessions, Preemptive Trump Dump 05.24.22
In episode 1254, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Dear Owen Wilson, Blair Socci to discuss… Trump abandons Perdue in Georgia, Bezos Can’t Hide it Anymore, He’ll Do Anything To Stop the Discourse Around Corp Greed, Celebrity Crushes/Obsessions and more! Trump abandons Perdue in Georgia Bezos Can’t Hide it Anymore, He’ll Do Anything To Stop the Discourse Around Corp Greed LISTEN: Entanglement by Soccer96See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2022 • 23min
Trendatory Capitalism 5/23: TikTok, Mike Pence, Morgan Freeman, U.S. State Logos, NBA
In this edition of Trendatory Capitalism, Jack and Miles discuss record labels forcing popstars to make viral TikToks, Mike Pence "being open" to running in 2024 (or, "Dear God, please make me Prezzy"), Morgan Freeman being barred from Russia along with other U.S. presidents, U.S. state logos, and NBA finals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2022 • 1h 6min
Starbucks Gaslight Special, Hope From History 05.23.22
In episode 1253, Jack and Miles are joined by author, activist, musician, and host of Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, Margaret Killjoy to discuss Jan 6….Still Lookin Into That? Starbucks Anti-Union Tactics Are Embarrassingly Self-Incriminating and more! Jan 6….still lookin into that? Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, pressed Ariz. lawmakers to help reverse Trump’s loss, emails show Starbucks Anti-Union Tactics Are Embarrassingly Self-Incriminating Starbucks Is Playing With Fire How Howard Schultz Left a Bitter Taste in Seattle’s Mouth LISTEN: A Mallacht by FeminazgulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 2022 • 1h 9min
Weekly Zeitgeist 226 (Best of 5/16/22-5/20/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 237 (5/16/22-5/20/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2022 • 19min
Kathleen Trendedy 5/20: Darvin Ham, Ugly Sonic, Nancy Pelosi, Elon Musk, CPAC, Denny's
In this edition of Kathleen Trendedy, Jack and Miles discuss Darvin Ham being up for Lakers head coach, Ugly Sonic shilling merch in the new Chip 'n Dale movie, Nancy Pelosi getting banned from receiving communion in SF archdiocese, Elon Musk "becoming" a republican, CPAC kicking off in Hungary (Home of Viktor Orban), and Denny's "Bring Your Bestie To Work" program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 2022 • 1h 18min
President Bush Is Haunted, Gaming Increases Intelligence 05.20.22
In episode 1252, Miles and guest co-host Matt Lieb are joined by comedian and host of The G Word, Adam Conover to discuss… The continued disconnect between legislators and health workers, Freudian Slip of the Century, TOLD YOU SO MOM - video games INCREASE intelligence? And more! The continued disconnect between legislators and health workers Freudian Slip of the Century TOLD YOU SO MOM - video games INCREASE intelligence? LISTEN: Golden Green by Emma-Jean ThackraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2022 • 23min
BoostBird Singing in the Trend of Zeit 5/19: Rihanna, Dark MAGA, Migos, Monkeypox, McDonalds, Defense Production Act, Attack of the Clones
In this edition of BoostBird Singing in the Trend of Zeit, Jack and special guest co-host Matt Lieb discuss Rihanna welcoming her first baby with A$AP Rocky, Madison Cawthorn proclaiming it's time for 'Dark MAGA' to take command, Migos possibly breaking up, Monkeypox cases detected in Europe & North America, McDonald's selling off all of their Russian locations, Biden invoking the Defense Production Act for the baby formula shortage, and and Ewan McGregor's "Attack of the Clones" revelation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2022 • 1h 18min
Corporate Dems Takin’ Ls? Entertaining Exhumed Corpses? 05.19.22
In episode 1251, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of The Downside, Gianmarco Soresi to discuss… Primaries Check In: Progressives actually didn’t do a bad job, Grift Update: MAGA Steaks Edition, Stan Lee Is The Latest Dead Celebrity To Be Digitally-Resurrected and more! Grift Update: MAGA Steaks Edition Stan Lee Is The Latest Dead Celebrity To Be Digitally-Resurrected Stan Lee Files $1B Lawsuit Against POW! Entertainment for “Stealing” His Name and Likeness Marvel's Stan Lee Return Plan Should Make You Feel Sick ‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel: How a Patrick Swayze hologram could ruin everything Anthony Bourdain documentary sparks backlash for using AI to fake voice James Dean may be resurrected for a new film, decades after he died Whitney Houston hologram to haunt Las Vegas with new residency Dead celebrities are being digitally resurrected — and the ethics are murky LISTEN: Ojos by RugawdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2022 • 52min
NBA Playoffs with "Big Shot" Robert Horry
Miles and Jack were honored to be joined by the 7-time NBA Champion for the Rockets, Lakers and Spurs, Robert Horry on the latest installment of Mad Boosties. Beyond getting his thoughts and analysis on the current NBA playoffs, including predictions for each Conference Finals series, they dove into some of Rob's greatest moments as a player and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2022 • 17min
Zeit Boostie Trends Forever 5/18: Martin Shkreli, Sinkhole, Apple, Elon Musk, Equal Pay, Russia
In this edition of Zeit Boostie Trends Forever, Miles and super producer Anna discuss Martin Shkreli being released from prison early, the hidden forest in a Chinese sinkhole, Apple getting sued for blowing out a child's eardrums, the Musk/Twitter saga, equal pay for the U.S. Men's AND Women's national teams, and Russian state T.V. not being on board with the invasion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


