

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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Dec 23, 2021 • 35min
TDZ Guide To The Best/Worst Holiday Songs
In this holiday special Jack, Miles, and Anna talk about the best and worst holiday songs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2021 • 23min
Good RidTrends to Bad Rubbish 12/22: House of Gucci, Mountain Dew, Joe Manchin, NYC, Student Debt, Jen Psaki
In this edition of Good RidTrends to Bad Rubbish, Jack and special guest co-host Becca Ramos discuss the conundrum that is House of Gucci, Mountain Dew Gingerbread Snap'd, Joe Manchin being an 80's movie villain, NYC's Omicron woes, Student debt relief, and Jen Psaki's dismissal of at-home COVID tests. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2021 • 1h 2min
Biden's Piiiiiissed, Jake Paul Suuuucks 12.22.21
In episode 1055, Jack and guest co-host Jody Avirgan are joined by actor, comedian, and podcaster Carl Tart to discuss Biden Admin Issues Plainly Worded, Openly Frustrated Statement on Omicron, ESPN Declares 2021 Jake Paul’s Year, What the Hell is Masterclass, Anyway and more! Biden Admin Issues Plainly Worded, Openly Frustrated Statement on Omicron Biden admin eyes a potentially stark shift in messaging around ending the pandemic ESPN Declares 2021 Jake Paul’s Year MasterClass just raised $100 million for celebrity-fueled content The Company That Took Over YouTube Pre-Rolls Just Got a Pile of Money What MasterClass Online Courses Pay to Lure Hollywood Stars as Teachers Kevin Spacey’s Online Acting Course Pulled by MasterClass Listen: This Day In Esoteric Political HistoryListen: Train Song by Vashti Bunyan Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2021 • 22min
Should Auld AcquainTrends... 12/21: Garret Gilbert, Armie Hammer, AirTags, Adam Silver, Jesse Watters
In this edition of Should Auld AcquainTrends..., Jack and special guest co-host Jody Avirgan discuss the war on X-mas, Garret Gilbert starting for the WFT, Disney proceeding with ‘Death on the Nile’ despite Armie Hammer scandal, AirTag staking, Adam Silver not planning on pausing the NBA, and Dr. Fauci calling for Jesse Watters to be fired. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 2min
Anti-5G Merch Gift Guide, Amazon’s Bad Charity 12.21.21
In episode 1054, Jack and guest co-host Joelle Monique are joined by writer, comedian, and podcaster Caitlin Durante to discuss An Omicron Check In, Even Before Funneling Money to Anti-Vaxxers, Amazon’s Charity Was Garbage, The Anti-5G Merchandise Trend is Terrible and Possibly Radioactive and more! Omicron Check In Omicron is now the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, according to the CDC Health officials say omicron variant likely to cause record-high coronavirus cases, hospitalizations in U.S. Even Before Funneling Money to Anti-Vaxxers, Amazon’s Charity Was Garbage Amazon has donated $215M through its charity program Amazon Is Helping to Fund a Militia That Stormed the Capitol Dozens of anti-LGBT groups fundraising on Amazon despite equality pledges Revealed: AmazonSmile helps fund anti-vaccine groups The Anti-5G Merchandise Trend is Terrible and Possibly Radioactive How the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory went from fringe to mainstream The 5G Health Hazard That Isn’t Follow Caitlin Durante: @caitlinduranteListen: The Bechdel CastLISTEN: Stonefruit by Armand Hammer & The Alchemist Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2021 • 20min
6 Trends A-Zeiting... 12/20: Spiderman, The Northman, Candy Canes, NBA
In this edition of 6 Trends A-Zeiting..., Jack and special guest host Joelle Monique discuss Spiderman: No Way Home crushing the box office, the trailer for Robert Eggers new film 'The Northman', the candy cane shortage, NBA news Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2021 • 1h 5min
Weekly Zeitgeist 206 (Best of 12/13/21-12/17/21)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 215 (12/13/21-12/17/21) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2021 • 18min
TrendleBells 12/17: RFK Jr., 51 Senators, Keanu Reeves, Voting Rights, Omicron, Guy Fieri
In this edition of TrendleBells, Jack and Miles discuss RFK Jr. blaming party vaccine request on Cheryl Hines, the 51 senators halting Biden's agenda, Keanu explaining the 'Sad Keanu' meme, voting rights or lack thereof, the NY Omicron surge, and what Guy Fieri eats at home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2021 • 1h
The Omicron Wave, Woke Side Story? 12.17.21
In episode 1053, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and podcaster Joelle Monique to discuss Omicron Is Spreading Fast, No, Wokeness Didn’t Tank the New West Side Story, Conspiracy Theorists Have Latched Onto David Bowie’s Forgotten Video Game and more! Omicron Is Spreading Fast Should you gather for the holidays as omicron variant spreads? Experts advise caution No, Wokeness Didn’t Tank the New West Side Story Will Disney Replace Ansel Elgort in Spielberg’s West Side Story? What’s Really Going on With West Side Story’s Unsubtitled Spanish—and What It Misses Nolte: Woke ‘West Side Story’ Flopped All Over the World Conspiracy Theorists Have Latched Onto David Bowie’s Forgotten Video Game David Bowie's one and only gaming role, remembered Reality check: Microsoft, David Bowie, Bill Gates, and a creepy video game called ‘Omikron’ Astrologer Suggests David Bowie Might Have Predicted The Ninth Planet’s Arrival This music industry expert looks weirdly like David Bowie LISTEN: Theme From King Heroin by The J.B.'s Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2021 • 15min
Sing A Song Of Six Trends, Pocket Full Of Zeit 12/16: Chris Noth, NBA, Build Back Better, Papa Johns, Michelle Odinet, Johnson & Johnson
In this edition of Sing A Song Of Six Trends, Jack and Miles discuss the Chris Noth/SatC/Peloton saga, NBA news, Build Back Better hitting a brick wall, Papa Johns getting into the pizza-making business, racist judge Michelle Odinet, and the CDC recommending anything but J&J's vaccine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


