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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Jan 6, 2022 • 1h 6min
JANniversary 6th! Yellowstone Doin’ Numbers 1.06.22
In episode 1058, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of the Blakes Takes for God's Sakes Podcast Blake Wexler to discuss Jan 6 - a year later…, And the most Googled chain restaurant is…, Yellowstone Is Apparently Very, Very Popular and more! Jan 6 - a year later… Trump cancels Jan. 6 event amid GOP complaints Yellowstone Is Apparently Very, Very Popular And the most Googled chain restaurant is…. Follow: @BlakeWexlerLISTEN: Nouveau Western by MC Solaar Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2022 • 21min
Zeiterman: Into The Trenderverse 1/5: Chicago Public School, The Pope, Homer Plessy, Merrick Garland, Rampant Raw Doggery, KFC
In this edition of Zeiterman: Into The Trenderverse, Jack and Miles discuss Chicago cancelling public school classes, the Pope criticizing couples who don't have kids, Homer Plessy being posthumously pardoned, Merrick Garland vowing to pursue Jan. 6th inquiry 'at any level', Bossip's brilliant headline, KFC debuting plant based 'Beyond Fried Chicken' menu, and Novak Djokovic's visa problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2022 • 1h 2min
America Trying To Kill You With Cars, TikTok Parent Pranks 1.5.22
In episode 1057, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, actor, and writer Greta Titelman to discuss RIP Betty White, Majorly Tainted Goon gets booted from social media, fights with Dan Crenshaw, TikTok check - parents smearing “shit” on their kids, Car Crash Deaths Are Up With Fewer Cars On The Road, Wheel of Fortune is a Goddamn Trainwreck and more! Majorly Tainted Goon gets booted from social media, fights with Dan Crenshaw TikTok check - parents smearing “shit” on their kids Car Crash Deaths Are Up With Fewer Cars On The Road Wheel of Fortune is a Goddamn Trainwreck ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Outraged After Contestant Loses on Misspelled Puzzle Pat Sajak Faces Backlash for Mocking a Contestant’s Speech Impediment Wheel of Fortune fans slam show rule after contestant loses due to technicality Pat Sajak says his tweet calling climate change believers 'unpatriotic racists' was a 'parody' Follow: @Gertie_BirdSenior Superlative PodcastListen: B Side by Khruangbin and Leon Bridges Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 4, 2022 • 15min
Just Two Trend Boyz In A Zeitilac 1/4: Water, Tim Kaine, Atlas Shrugged, Elmo, 1 Million, De Beers
In this edition of Just Two Trend Boyz In A Zeitilac, Jack and Miles discuss people watering down their COVID tests, Sen. Tim Kaine being among the motorists snowed in on I-95, Aaron Rodgers (NOT) loving Atlas Shrugged, Elmo v. Rocco, the US reporting a million new daily COVID cases, and how "fake" diamonds just aren't the same as the "real" thing (despite being molecularly identical). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 4, 2022 • 58min
Predicting The Zeitgeist 2022 1.4.22
In episode 1056, Jack and guest co-host Ever Mainard are joined by comedian, actor, and writer Fizaa Dosani to discuss 2022 PREDICTIONS and more! 10 Entertainment Trends That Are Going to Be Huge in 2022, According to an Editor 10 media execs, under the cloak of anonymity, predict 2022′s industry-shaking events Global predictions for 2022 Follow: @evermainard @FizaaDosaniHelp Ever with their Top SurgeryFacial Recognition ComedyListen: Beating Down Yo Block by Monaleo Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2021 • 39min
Google Trends Of 2021
In this holiday episode, Jack, Miles, and Anna talk about the Google trends of 2021. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2021 • 43min
Making Fun Of 2021 Predictions
In this holiday special Jack, Miles, Anna and Becca make fun of their 2021 predictions from last year. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2021 • 35min
Best Music In 2021
In this holiday special Jack, Miles, and Anna talk about the best music in 2021. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2021 • 52min
Best Movies & TV In 2021
In this holiday special Jack, Miles, Anna and Becca talk about the best movies and television in 2021. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2021 • 42min
Santa University 5: SAW-NTA University
It's that time of year! Get ready for Santa University part 5!CAST:Jamie: NarratorJack O'Brien: Goth Santa and Carlos SantantaJoelle Smith: Cassandra SantantaCaitlin Durante: SULLYWyatt Fair: Cran ZamboniNoah Britton: Dan ZamboniAnna Hossnieh: Gal SantaShereen Younes: Intellect SantaProp / Jason Petty: JINGLESAWMaggie Mae Fish: Heavily Armed and Volatile SantaSophie Lichterman: Lightly Armed and Reasonable SantaAristotle Acevedo: Jamie LoftusAnnie Brennen: Completely Fucked Santa / Movie Ticket HolderChris Crofton: Dan SantaWith Miles Gray. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
