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 12, 2022 • 1h 3min
Drive-by Chalking, TikTok vs Union Busters 05.12.22
In episode 1246, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Lydia Popovich to discuss… Gen Z and the tech savvy are fighting back against union busting companies, Susan Collins’ cowardice on full display, The Groomer Rhetoric Is Really Scary and more! Gen Z and the Tech Savvy Are Fighting Back Against Union Busting Companies Susan Collins’ Cowardice On Full Display The Groomer Rhetoric Is Really Scary VISIT: https://www.lydiapopovich.com/ LISTEN: Soul II Stro by Stro ElliotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2022 • 17min
Zeiton Williamson 5/11: Jack Harlow, Joe Manchin, Al Jazeera, Nike, Mike Tyson, Mountain Dew, Kendrick Lamaar
In this edition of Zeiton Williamson, Jack and Miles discuss Jack Harlow not knowing who Brandy is, Joe Manchin opposing abortion access bill, Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh being killed by Israeli forces, Nike vs. Stock-X, Mike Tyson not facing any charges for delivering a well deserved ass beating, Mountain Dew: Purple Thunder, and Kendrick Lamaar's incipient album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2022 • 1h 8min
Dr. Strange = Proud Boy? Too Much Content 05.11.22
In episode 1245, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Better Call Paul, Mesh Lakhani and Paul Sarker to discuss… Streaming Fatigue Is Real, The Right is Trying to Claim Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and more! Streaming Fatigue Is Real How subscriptions took over our lives The Right is Trying to Claim Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Banned in Saudi Arabia The Scarlet Witch in the Multiverse of Misogyny LISTEN: Make You Wanna by Ta-KuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2022 • 20min
Trend Flanders 5/10: Mexican Pizza, iPod, Tom Brady, Crypto, Trump, FIFA
In this edition of Trend Flanders, Jack and Miles discuss Mexican Pizza: The Musical, the iPod being discontinued, Tom Brady snagging a $375m deal with Fox Sports, Cryptogeddon being upon us, the Trump/Twitter ban possibly ending, and the EA/FIFA partership ending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2022 • 1h 9min
Fascists R People 2, Dudes ARE Gross? 05.10.22
In episode 1244, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante to discuss... How The Democratic Party Works … Is Very Depressing / Infuriating, New Study: Dudes are pretty gross? And more! How The Democratic Party Works … Is Very Depressing / Infuriating Mitch McConnell Said Something That Can Help Democrats Win the Midterms GRAB YOUR TICKETS: Make It Rain Fundraiser LISTEN: The Hole by Oh NoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2022 • 24min
Zeit Want My TDZ 5/9: Hacked, Kendrick Lamaar, Avatar, Disney, Nikola Jokic, John Brown, HODL
In this edition of Zeit Want My TDZ, Jack and Miles discuss Russian TV getting hacked with anti-war messages on V-Day, the new Kendrick Lamaar video, the 'Avatar: The Way Of Water' trailer, Nazi flags flying at Disneyworld, Nikola Jokic winning MVP for second straight season, abolitionist John Brown's birthday, protesters pulling up at Brett Kavanaugh's house, and a crypto-dip for all the HODLers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2022 • 1h 8min
Don’t SHOW Gay, Woke Mob Or Broke Mob? 05.09.22
In episode 1243, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of NBA Finals File, Jabari Ali Davis to discuss… What rights could be next? Well let’s see where the fear mongering is…, Chappelle Attack: Feels Like Things Get Metabolized by the Media As Culture War Anger and more! What rights could be next? Well let’s see where the fear mongering is… Chappelle Attack: Feels Like Things Get Metabolized by the Media As Culture War Anger LISTEN: Whittier Blvd by JarrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2022 • 1h 13min
Weekly Zeitgeist 224 (Best of 5/2/22-5/6/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 235 (5/2/22-5/6/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6, 2022 • 20min
Righty Zeity; Lefty Trendy 5/6: Rihanna, Goodwill, Lin Manuel-Miranda, 9/11, Mike Pompeo, I Think You Should Leave
In this edition of Righty Zeity; Lefty Trendy, Jack and Miles discuss Rihanna/A$AP Rocky trolling their fans, Goodwill selling an ancient Roman relic, Lin Manuel-Miranda "honoring the queen", Saudis directly tied to 9/11 in declassified documents, Mike Pompeo shading Dr. Oz, and Netflix doing the right thing and greenlighting season 3 of 'I Think You Should Leave'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6, 2022 • 1h
Military Industrial Christmas, Talk To Strangers 05.06.22
In episode 1242, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, director, comedian and host of What Are You Watching?, Chris Mancini to discuss… How The Police Shape Public Opinion, Just a note on our HUMANITARIAN AID to Ukraine…, Speaking of building community - talking to strangers is actually enjoyable (new study) and more! May The Excessive Force Be With You: "Cool" Star Wars Copaganda Just a note on our HUMANITARIAN AID to Ukraine… Top Pentagon contractors spend less on lobbying as demand for weapons to Ukraine rises Lockheed Martin to Benefit From Increased Defense Spending Speaking of building community - talking to strangers is actually enjoyable (new study) VISIT: whitecatentertainment.com LISTEN: A Song About The Sun by Kurtis WellsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
